Math Standards Revision Update:
Negotiated Rulemaking on the proposed Mathematics Content Standards is well underway. The committee has concluded its review of the Mathematical Practices along with K-8 content standards and is now considering the proposed 9-12 standards. For more information, and to see current working documents related to the proposals, please visit the Mathematics Content Standards Revision Webpage.
Reading Early Literacy Collaborative
Superintendent Arntzen is pleased to announce OPI’s Early Literacy Collaborative. Per HB 352, by Representative Barker, consisting of a variety of education stakeholders from across the state. This Collaborative will foster cooperation between government agencies, schools, families, educators, educator preparation programs, and communities. The focus of the OPI’s Collaborative will be to provide guidance for the implementation of the school jumpstart programs, classroom interventions, and home-based literacy intervention programs for eligible students aged four years old and not yet in third grade. In addition, the Collaborative will provide data and feedback to the Board of Public Education’s Early Literacy Advisory Council.
The Collaborative will meet online on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm through June 2024.
November 29 Agenda | December 13 Agenda
Zoom link for Meetings
STEM Splash
The OPI Science webpage offers the following information for educators:
Also available are:
English Language Arts & Literacy
Special Interest
Get your story writing skills ready!
The Montana History Portal is hosting its 4th Annual Historical Picture Prompt contest. Using any photo in the Portal collection as a story prompt, participants will write a fictional short story (650 words or less) and enter through their Submission Form. Winners will be chosen from grades 3-6, grades 7-12, and adults. The deadline to enter is February 23, 2024.
Where to begin? Browse the photo collection to find an interesting photo. Once you've found an image save the link to that image—you'll need it when submitting your story.
They will be announcing great prizes for this contest soon, and very much hope you will participate and spread the word.
Looking for hints on how to find photos on specific topics? I provided instructions on how to narrow searches on the Montana Memory Portal here.
And stay tuned for the Portal's annual meme contest, which typically takes place in May
Symposium Information and Focus
You are invited to join your colleagues and other education innovators for “Innovation Runs Through It,” an education symposium that brings together the best minds in innovative education practices. Our 2nd annual three-day event will be from July 16-18, 2024, at the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education on the University of Montana campus in Missoula, Montana, is designed to inspire and equip educators with the tools and techniques they need to drive innovation in their schools and classrooms.
EDReady Innovation Runs Through It Symposium
https://innovationrunsthroughit.com/
Mathematics
Professional Development
Montana math educators can now stay up-to-date on math in Montana, professional development opportunities, and receive fresh resources for math instruction through the Montana Math Minute. New editions of the MT Math Minute will be released monthly and can be found by visiting OPI’s Mathematics Website.
MCTM Math Contest - Registration Now Open!
The Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) has announced that registration for the annual Math Contest is opening up and the following dates and locations have been announced. For details on the math contest itself, including assessment information and scholarship information, please visit MCTM’s Contest Information Page. For information related to the MCTM math contest locations, or to register your students, please visit MCTM’s Contest Registration Webpage. Registration is $4 per participating student. There are also scholarship opportunities through this contest for students who demonstrate math excellence.
Location Event Date Registration Deadline
Billings West HS 2/27/2024 2/15/2024
Great Falls HS 3/27/2024 3/15/2024
Missoula UC - 3rd FL 2/27/2024 2/15/2024
Sidney HS 3/19/2024 3/8/22024
Teacher Learning Hub
Professional Learning Provider News
The Professional Learning Team continues to transition our language and documents from "Renewal Units" (RUs) to "Professional Development Units" (PDUs) in alignment with the new Administrative Rules of Montana Chapter 57, 10.57.216 APPROVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL ACTIVITY.
The former Renewal Unit Provider System (RUPS) has successfully transitioned to the Professional Development Provider System (PDUPS), and we are in the process of updating documents, webpages, and systems to reflect the change.
Notably, Renewal Unit Certificates, or RUs, have been transitioned to Professional Development Unit Certificates (PDUs). The certificates remain the same and certificates that bear the term "Renewal Units" will still be valid for educator license renewal.
Please contact the Professional Learning Team at OPIDUPS@mt.gov with any questions.
Standards, Instruction, and Professional Learning
Aimee Konzen, Professional Learning Manager, 406-444-3114
Stephanie Swigart, English Language Arts Instructional Coordinator, 406-444-0736
Michelle McCarthy, Science Instructional Coordinator, 406-444-3537
Katrina Engeldrum, Math Instructional Coordinator, 406-444-0706
Jackie Ronning, Early Literacy Coordinator, 406- 438-0522
Kimberly Evans, Early Literacy Research Analyst, 406-594-7053
Allyson Fraser, HUB Instructional Coordinator
Kate Gammill, HUB Instructional Coordinator
Teacher Learning Hub Help Desk
Professional Development Unit Provider
Content Specialists
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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