Final allocations for FY24 are now loaded into E-grants. Schools who have already had their Perkins budget approved will need to make an amendment and follow the steps below to complete final allocation. The Amendment User Guide can help if you are uncertain how to complete this.
STEP To Update your Perkins Application
1. Open your 2023-2024 Carl Perkins Grant.
2. Open the Budget Tab
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CLNA Priorities Tab Amount Available for budgeting at top of page needs to match the Total Amount of Expenditures at bottom of the page.
- Update CLNA Priority Spending to reflect carryover amount.
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Budget Detail Tab: Update detail and itemization of expenditures for Carryover allocation. *If you are need to change a budget code, you will need to create a new line and make the change. Once you have the new budget code you can delete the old line. If you try to just change the object code it will not save.
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Budget detail tab: Total budget should match the CLNA Priorities tab and the Allocation remaining total at the bottom of page should be ZERO.
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Funding Comparison: Make sure both lines match.
3. Please ensure you are saving as you go. Once the additional funds have been budgeted, please submit for approval. Amended budgets need to be approved ASAP.
4. As soon as budgets are approved you are reminded to spend your Perkins dollars. Programs should be drawing down quarterly at a minimum, we are in the 3rd quarter.
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Final Allocation
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Final Allocation
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Final Allocation
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Alberton K-12 Schools
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$5,848.00
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Frenchtown K-12 Schools
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$20,048.00
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Plenty Coups H S
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$7,257.00
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Anaconda H S
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$22,724.00
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Fromberg K-12
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$2,947.00
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Plentywood K-12 Schools
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$6,982.00
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Arlee H S
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$12,244.00
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Gardiner H S
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$2,699.00
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Polson H S
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$46,582.00
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Augusta H S
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$3,903.00
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Grass Range H S
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$1,933.00
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Poplar H S
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$43,523.00
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Belfry K-12 Schools
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$2,361.00
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Hamilton K-12 Schools
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$34,685.00
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Powell County H S
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$18,518.00
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Belt H S
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$6,493.00
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Hardin H S
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$76,342.00
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Rocky Boy H S
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$31,639.00
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Billings H S
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$453,200.00
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Harlem H S
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$20,549.00
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Ronan H S
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$51,561.00
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Bozeman H S
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$127,358.00
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Harlowton K-12
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$8,892.00
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Roundup High School
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$17,613.00
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Bridger K-12 Schools
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$3,791.00
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Harrison K-12 Schools
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$2,915.00
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Ryegate K-12 Schools
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$2,308.00
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Browning H S
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$78,273.00
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Havre H S
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$57,193.00
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Savage H S
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$2,331.00
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Carter County H S
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$4,680.00
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Helena H S
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$164,541.00
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Shelby H S
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$14,752.00
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Charlo H S
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$9,241.00
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Hinsdale H S
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$1,551.00
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Shepherd H S
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$17,132.00
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Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS
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$8,365.00
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Hobson K-12 Schools
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$3,789.00
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Sidney H S
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$25,153.00
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Columbia Falls H S
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$49,661.00
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Hot Springs K-12
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$7,053.00
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Simms H S
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$13,613.00
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Conrad H S
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$13,710.00
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Hysham K-12 Schools
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$3,387.00
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St Ignatius K-12 Schools
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$19,343.00
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Corvallis K-12 Schools
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$32,143.00
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Jefferson H S
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$17,880.00
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Stanford K-12 Schools
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$2,962.00
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Custer County H S
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$35,404.00
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Joliet H S
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$6,832.00
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Stevensville H S
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$32,358.00
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Custer K-12 Schools
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$1,900.00
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Judith Gap H S
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$1,609.00
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Sunburst K-12 Schools
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$3,871.00
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Darby K-12 Schools
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$11,195.00
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Lame Deer H S
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$42,547.00
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Superior K-12 Schools
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$8,276.00
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Dawson H S
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$29,046.00
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Laurel H S
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$44,183.00
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Townsend K-12 Schools
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$16,402.00
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Denton H S
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$3,276.00
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Libby K-12 Schools
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$45,863.00
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Turner H S
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$1,414.00
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Dodson K-12
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$1,920.00
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Lincoln County H S
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$29,982.00
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West Yellowstone K-12
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$4,916.00
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Drummond H S
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$3,254.00
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Lodge Grass
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$26, 115.00
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White Sulphur Spgs K-12
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$7,111.00
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Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools
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$3,685.00
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Malta K-12 Schools
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$14,847.00
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Wibaux K-12 Schools
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$2,604.00
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East Helena K-12
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$27,774.00
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Medicine Lake K-12 Schools
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$2,614.00
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Winifred K-12 Schools
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$2,802.00
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Ennis K-12 Schools
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$6,792.00
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Melstone H S
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$2,453.00
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Winifred K-12 Schools
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$2,802.00
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Fairfield H S
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$6,463.00
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Moore H S
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$2,239.00
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Wolf Point H S
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$40,203.00
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Fergus H S
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$25,089.00
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Noxon H S
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$10,115.00
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Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls
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$14,031.00
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Park H S
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$33,428.00
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Fort Benton H S
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$4,770.00
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Philipsburg K-12 Schools
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$4,712.00
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Frazer H S
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$7,018.00
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Plains K-12
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$13,035.00
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Applications for Montana Teacher Externship applications are due by March 1st
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Educator Externships are a unique professional development opportunity where teachers are immersed in a company to learn about the skills and competencies needed to succeed in that industry or career path. The experience strengthens an educator’s teaching abilities and brings relevant, real-world context into the classroom.
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Externships are often transformative for educators, students, and industry partners. Impacting just one teacher allows a company to reach between 20-150 students each year.
Please provide the below information to pre-register for the 2024 Teacher Externship Program. Pre-registration does not guarantee you an externship since there are limited spots available.
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You must pre-register through this site and complete registration to be considered for the externship. Upon completion of the externship, you will be eligible to receive a stipend paid by the Montana Work-Based Learning Collaborative and up to 20 renewal units.
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Now is the time to register to participate in the Big Sky Biz Sim presented by First Interstate Bank. Presented by the Montana Council on Economic Education (MCEE), the Big Sky Biz Sim is Montana’s premiere student business simulation. This is an in-class business simulation where students make all of the operating decisions for their business to produce, sell, and distribute widgets. How does the Biz Sim work?
Timing: 10-week class simulation from February 7-April 10, 2024, students submit inputs online every Wednesday by 4 p.m. Team registrations are required by January 30, 2024.
Who: This program has a long history of success for business teachers bringing business concepts alive on understanding income statements and balance sheets, and applying strategies to maximize profits and minimize expenses while managing debt, ethical questions, hiring, and quality control. It equally engages students in economics and personal finance.
The decision inputs are matched against other teams competing across Montana for the highest stock market price at the end of eight quarters, (weeks in the simulation).
The Biz Sim software and game has been in schools in Montana since 2000 with over 28,000 students participating with the support of the Montana State Chamber Foundation. It was formerly called the High School Business Challenge. Thanks to First Interstate Bank for covering all team fees and prizes in 2024.
There will be a cash prize for the top three teams in Montana:
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1st Place: $500 per team
2nd Place: $250 per team
3rd Place: $100 per team
Industry winners will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card.
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Perkins Rural Reserve Grants for 2023-2024
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Purpose: To create career awareness and recruit and retain students within a CTE Secondary Program of Study that leads to a high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations. There are currently 176 schools offering over 260 Career and Technical Education courses to students in grades 5-8 in our Montana schools. The most offered course is in career exploration. Montana does not allocate Perkins’s funding for middle school programs this year’s Rural Reserve Grant will be to encourage pathway work for the middle grades. Schools could use the funds to help: --establish innovative delivery methods for career exploration, --expose students to employability skills earlier, --establish foundational elements for work-based learning, --improve transitions from middle grades into secondary Career and Technical Education pathways.
High School Awards: Grants of up to $5,000 each will be available to secondary Perkins-eligible: school districts that receive less than $15,000 in Perkins funding Schools will have had to complete the Perkins Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) and E-Grant application as well.
Middle School Awards: Grants of up to $5,000 each will be available to secondary Perkins-eligible school districts to support CTE work in the middle grades (5-8). Schools will have to complete the Perkins Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) and E-Grant application as well for the 2023-2024 Grant cycle. Middle School programs will need to apply through their high school district to submit the application. Districts are only eligible for a total of $5,000 in awards, must have completed the Perkins Grant Application for Fiscal Year 24, and receive an allocation of less than $15,000. Grant winners are notified on an ongoing basis. The first reviews will be on January 2, 2024.
Use of Funds: Applicants need to show a middle school/ secondary program partnership. Money will be granted to the Secondary Program to use for Middle School CTE Development/Support.
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The Montana Council for Economic Education (MCEE), with support from the National Council for Economic Education, hosts the Economics Challenge Program. The Challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of Economic Literacy by competing with other students across the state in online examinations. Student participants receive cash prizes, awards, and accolades.
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There are two divisions in the Economics Challenge:
- Adam Smith: For returning competitors, AP, IB, and honors students.
- David Ricardo: For first-time competitors with no more than one course in economics.
How does the Economics Challenge work?
Timing: Registration is open now and students can test anytime following independent course preparation. Testing must be completed by April 12, 2024, to compete for cash prizes.
Who: MCEE would encourage any classroom teaching Intro or AP Economics to form teams and complement their instruction with a chance to win cash prizes. It is a low commitment with a great pay-off.
Teams of three to four students will have 35 minutes to complete a 30-question online exam covering a broad variety of economic principles.
Students earn 10 points for every correct response and 0 points for each incorrect answer. Every question must be answered to move on, and students are not able to go back to previous questions.
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There will be a cash prize for the top three teams in Montana:
1st Place: $500 per team
2nd Place: $250 per team
3rd Place: $100 per team
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State champions are invited to participate in the regional competition where top teams travel to New York City for the National Economics Challenge.
BPA Montana students have spent the past two months competing at the regional level with aspirations to advance to the State Leadership Conference which will be held in Billings on March 10-12. Over 1000 members will be in attendance for SLC.
During the State Leadership Conference, students have the opportunity to demonstrate occupational competencies in areas of Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Digital Communication and Design, Health Administration as well as Management, Marketing, and Communication.
We recognize the top 10 in each of our 126 events. Students also have an opportunity to expand their leadership and human relations skills, attend a college fair, participate in a day of service, and receive recognition for their excellence at the State Leadership Conference. Each student’s goal at the State Leadership Conference is to have success so that they advance to the National BPA Leadership Conference which will be in Chicago, IL in May.
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We recognize the top 10 in each of our 126 events. Students also have an opportunity to expand their leadership and human relations skills, attend a college fair, participate in a day of service, and receive recognition for their excellence at the State Leadership Conference.
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Each student’s goal at the State Leadership Conference is to have success so that they advance to the National BPA Leadership Conference which will be in Chicago, IL in May.
Pictured above are members from East Helena High School and Jefferson High School during the Region 4 competition.
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Hosted by the SIFMA Foundation in collaboration with the Montana Council on Economic Education (MCEE) and Glacier Banks, this competition has once again highlighted the importance of equipping our youth with practical financial skills and knowledge. The Stock Market Game allows students to delve into the intricate world of stock trading by investing a virtual $100,000 in real-time stock markets. Through this experiential learning platform, students gain invaluable insights into economics, finance, and the dynamics of the financial markets.
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How does the Stock Market Game work?
Timing: A nine-week class simulation with first trades starting February 5 until April 12, 2024, students/teachers have maximum flexibility to make trades at any cadence from weekly to daily.
Who: The Stock Market Game curriculum, lessons, hands-on student activities, and virtual events combine content, critical thinking, research, and analytical skills in a real-world simulation. The online Teacher Support Center offers more than 1,000 lesson plans that reinforce Montana teaching standards, STEM requirements, and 21st-century skills. The lessons and professional development opportunities for teachers are designed to help students learn the fundamentals of long-term saving and investing. Students enhance their knowledge in core curriculum subjects including math, language arts, economics, and social studies, and develop life skills such as financial preparedness, teamwork, and social-emotional learning.
The benefits of participating in the Stock Market Game extend far beyond the competition itself. Students develop essential skills such as research, analysis, risk assessment, and decision-making, all while cultivating a deeper understanding of economic principles and market dynamics. Moreover, the experience fosters a sense of financial responsibility and prepares students for future endeavors in academia, career, and personal finance.
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There will be cash prizes for the top five teams in Montana:
- 1st Place: $500 per team
- 2nd Place: $300 per team
- 3rd Place: $200 per team
- 4th Place: $100 per team
- 5th Place: $75 per team
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$50 Visa Gift Cards will be presented to teams 6-10 and top Class C, Class B, Class A, Class AA, and Junior High teams. Rewards will also be provided to the most improved team’s stock price from the mid-way point. Prizes and team fees are covered by Glacier Banks, First Security Bank Bozeman, Valley Bank of Helena, First Security Bank Missoula, First Bank of Montana, and Western Security Bank.
An optional teacher professional development training will be offered via Zoom with tips and tools on teaching investing with teacher stipends sponsored by Robinhood.
Sunburst FCCLA Members Pictured Above
Service to others has always been the heart of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Montana FCCLA chapters have already reported over 4,000 hours of service to local communities this year. Partnerships with Youth Service America, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Montana, and the Montana Department of Transportation have provided chapters the opportunity to address local needs through outreach projects. Enjoy community outreach project photos from our Sidney, Harlowton, and Sunburst chapters.
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Members are gearing up for the State Leadership Conference, March 14-15 on the MSU Campus in Bozeman. ProStart and FCCLA Culinary STAR Events will be held on Thursday, along with our keynote speaker Cody Byrns, workshop sessions, and the Conference Expo.
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Sidney FCCLA Members Pictured Above
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Friday brings the FCCLA STAR and Skill Demonstration events, with more workshop sessions, an Industry Immersion Tour to several businesses in downtown Bozeman, and an on-site service project to benefit the Tumbleweed Runaway Program. All Montana ProStart schools are invited to attend Thursday’s events.
For assistance with expanding your school’s culinary arts program to include the industry-based ProStart program, or to add an FCCLA chapter to your existing Family and Consumer Sciences program, contact State Director Tracey Eatherton at director@mtfccla.org
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Harlowton FCCLA Members Pictured Above
The Montana Council for Economic Education (MCEE), with support from the National Council for Economic Education, hosts the Montana Personal Finance Challenge. The challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of personal finance by connecting with other students from across the state in an online competition.
How does the Personal Finance Challenge work?
Timing: Registration is open now and students can test anytime following independent course preparation. Testing must be completed by April 12, 2024, to compete for cash prizes and trips.
Who: MCEE encourages any classroom teaching personal finance to form teams and complement their instruction with a chance to win cash prizes. It is a low commitment with a great pay-off.
Teams of three to four students will have 35 minutes to complete a 30-question online exam covering the principles of personal finance including money management, credit, investing, and insurance.
Students earn 10 points for every correct response and 0 points for each incorrect answer. Every question must be answered to move on, and students are not able to go back to previous questions.
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There will be a cash prize for the top three teams in Montana:
- 1st Place: $500 per team
- 2nd Place: $250 per team
- 3rd Place: $100 per team
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State champions are invited to compete in the national challenge. The 2024 National Personal Finance Challenge finals will be hosted in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 19-20, 2024. MCEE and its sponsors will cover airline costs while food, lodging, and all events are hosted by CEE.
Event highlights the value and importance of Family and Consumer Sciences Education and its educators
Helena, MT – Professionals across multiple agencies and entities will celebrate National Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Day on February 14th, a celebration that showcases the value and importance of Family and Consumer Sciences education and its educators. On February 12, 2024, an official proclamation will be signed by Governor Gianforte with FCS leaders in attendance. Representatives from the Montana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Montana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Educators, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Montana State University Extension and Teacher Education, as well as Montana Family, Career and Community Leaders of America student leaders (representing the almost 15,000 FCS students) plan to come together to represent the range of FCS Educators in the State.
National Family & Consumer Sciences Educator Day pays tribute to the positive impact that FCS educators have on individuals, families, and communities every day such as addressing personal and family finance, making healthy choices, and working to prevent bullying in today’s schools as well as training the next generation of culinary and early childhood professionals.
Historically, Montana has had a strong impact on helping build programs to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build strong communities through programming, service, and leadership. Dr. Nicole Wanago, MSU FCS Teacher Educator, and Megan Vincent, Fergus High School FCS Teacher were instrumental in the development of Take Charge Today, a national personal finance curriculum. FCS Extension professionals from Montana were instrumental in the establishment of the Chalkley Fenn Public Policy Scholar within the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), founded as home economics, draws from broad and diverse disciplines to develop and provide content and programs that help individuals become more effective critical thinkers and problem solvers. Professionals in the field are uniquely qualified to speak on many critical issues affecting individuals and families, such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle, wisely managing personal and family finances, and creating supportive relationships with family members, friends, and co-workers. They are located within Montana in a variety of practice settings, including middle/secondary schools, universities, government agencies, and businesses.
2023-24 CTE-Perkins Office Hours
Every Wednesday 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Our Office hours are a great place to jump on and ask any question regarding the Perkins process or application. Our Specialists are there to help with one-on-one instruction!
For questions, please contact:
OPI CTE Unit General Questions
Shannon Boswell, Career Technical and Adult Education Director
Eric Tilleman, Agriculture Education Specialist
Jamie Corley, Health Sciences Education Specialist
Kaitlin Trutzel, Industrial Technology Specialist
Eric Swenson, Business Education Specialist
Gayla Randel, Family & Consumer Sciences Education Specialist
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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