Standards Revision Updates:
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The Math Content Standards are currently in the Economic Impact phase of the revision process. The Economic Impact Survey is live and accepting responses for consideration by the Board of Public Education.
Superintendent Arntzen requests that parents, families, teachers, school leaders, and community members submit responses to the survey for the proposed revisions to the Math Standards.
Once the survey results are in, the OPI will present the proposed standards to the Board of Public Education for their consideration and review. Implementation is still expected in July 2025.
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The ELA Standards Revision moves from the Research and Review phase into the Revision Phase in April of 2024. Some recent updates include:
- Superintendent Arntzen approves invitations for the first round of ELA Standards Revision Task Force Members from the applicant pool.
- The Regional Educational Laboratory NW 7 at WestEd, a branch of the US Department of Education’s Institute for Educational Sciences, completed and approved the research briefs.
- The OPI hosted an internal review of the research briefs and process for working with the research that will inform and guide the work of the ELA Standards Revision Task Force.
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World Languages
- The Economic Impact Survey for the World Languages Standards has been re-sent to districts for review and comment.
- The superintendent’s recommendation of the new proposed standards to the Board of Public Education is scheduled for the May 2024 board meeting.
- Public comments for the proposed standards can be found on the World Languages Standards Website.
- Planning for Professional Learning and Guidance Documents for new standards is underway!
3 BIG IDEAS
- Plant Trees on Earth Day! Sign up for your school, library, youth group, or organization.
- Save the Date: August 5-7, 2024 2024 STEM Conference
- Summer Literacy Conference Series:
- Big Sky Literacy Summit
- Strive and Side by Side MT Education and Lit
Reading Early Literacy
Here you can find all the work being done to support the implementation of early literacy-targeted interventions made possible through HB352 and Montana Code Annotated (MCA) Title 20, Chapter 7, Part 18.
Early Literacy Office Hours:
- Wednesday, April 3rd, 8-8:30 am
- Wednesday, April 3rd, 3-3:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 10th, 8-8:30 am
- Wednesday, April 17, 8-8:30 am
- Wednesday, April 17th, 3-3:30 pm
If looking for professional learning to support staff in the instruction of ELTI programs, please share with them the free and self-paced Foundational Literacy series found on the Teacher Learning HUB. These include concepts of print, phonological awareness, phonics and word recognition, and fluency.
Please take a moment to fill out this survey. The information you provide will be used to help support districts as they work to implement Early Literacy Targeted Intervention Programs.
District Implementation Interest Survey
Kimberly Evans, Early Literacy Research Analyst, 406-594-7053
Jackie Ronning, Early Literacy Coordinator, 406- 438-0522
STEM Splash
The OPI Science webpage offers the following information for educators:
Also available are:
Michelle McCarthy, Science Instructional Coordinator, 406-444-3537
English Language Arts & Literacy
EDReady Innovation Runs Through It Symposium
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.
Stephanie Swigart, English Language Arts Instructional Coordinator, 406-444-0736
Mathematics
Montana Math Minute:
The first week of every month, our Math Instructional Coordinator, Katrina Engeldrum, releases a new edition of the Montana Math Minute. In it, you will find featured classroom resources, read about innovative teachers in our state, and stay current on professional learning opportunities. March’s volume celebrates Mrs. DeJana of Cayuse Prairie, features 3-Act Math as a classroom strategy, and shares summer professional development conferences. Take a look!
Katrina Engeldrum, Math Instructional Coordinator, 406-444-0706
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.
Teacher Learning Hub
Hub Courses Coming Soon:
 
Indian Education for All Tuesdays
The next Session for The Indian Education For All Across the Content is on April 16th at 4 pm with Scott Prinzing. He will discuss Music Integration! Join here: Zoom Link Password: 248412 You can earn 1 PDU for attending this webinar.
Allyson Fraser, HUB Instructional Coordinator
Kate Gammill, HUB Instructional Coordinator
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
Sheri Harlow, Administrative Specialist
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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