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Industrial Technology educators from various regions in Montana gathered at Gallatin High School for a three-day professional development event. This event provided teachers with the opportunity to collaborate with peers in their specific fields of expertise.
For the first time, this event was jointly hosted by the Montana Technology Student Association, Montana SkillsUSA, and Montana OPI, enabling a wider range of content and enhanced support for industrial tech educators.
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Workshops during the event focused on Advanced Manufacturing, STEM, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics, Construction & Design, and Welding & Fabrication, emphasizing hands-on learning and the establishment of a supportive teacher network.
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The implementation of pathway-driven workshops goal was to provide teachers with the opportunity to focus on specialized content areas.
With over 20 teachers from schools across the state in attendance stretching from Eureka to Winnett!
Participants were able to network, share ideas, and learn from each other. Industry partners were also present to showcase new technologies in automotive and welding, discuss Montana projects, and provide guidance on integrating OSHA 10 into the classroom.
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Attendees had the opportunity to tour West Paw, where they learned about injection molding practices, manufacturing practices, and opportunities within manufacturing in Montana. We extend our gratitude to West Paw for their hospitality during the conference.
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We wish to express our appreciation to all presenters and participants of the Industrial Technology Education Summer Update. The positive feedback received from the exit survey indicates that valuable insights were gained from the event.
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We hope that this conference will continue to expand and become a highlight in the professional development calendar for Industrial Technology Education.
We look forward to seeing you at the next ITE Summer Update Conference!
The Governor and First Lady held a Future Leader Reception on June 17 at the Silver Star State Company in Helena. Several FCCLA and FFA state officers were able to attend. During the reception, officers had the opportunity to thank the Governor for his support of CTE and CTSOs, as well as share current developments in the field. FCCLA officers attending included Maddy Johnston, Lewistown, Trinity Anderson, Glasgow, Jill Baumgardner, Harlowton, Aiden Kramer, Ennis, and Kiarra Michaelson, Gallatin HS.
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Eighteen Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Culinary teachers received industry training from the Chef Educators who oversee the Flathead Valley Community College Culinary Arts program.
Participants enhanced their knife skills, as well as learned ways to enhance vegetable consumption and retain nutritional value through a variety of techniques.
Pastry techniques based on understanding the scientific principles of meringues were also taught.
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The science and math components of baking and training kitchen management, from mis ‘en place through preparation strategies rounded out the event.
A highlight was a Chef’s table in which the Chefs and Culinary program students prepared and served a six-course meal within the kitchen space illustrating the sort of event Montana FCS Culinary programs could produce for their local communities.
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Gayla Randel, OPI FCS Specialist provided technical assistance regarding how the skills learned align to the Hospitality and Tourism pathways, culinary course expectations, and answering specific questions on how to integrate lessons learned.
A huge thank you is extended to the Culinary Institute of Montana and Flathead Valley Community College who coordinated this event.
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Over 70 ag teachers from around the state attended workshops in Miles City last week. The professional development ranged from classroom instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experiences ( Work Based Learning), and FFA (the Career and Technical Student Organization for Agricultural Education).
Teachers learned from experts in the field of Classroom management, contest preparation, resources for lesson planning, and much more. To learn more about what teachers attending the conference received, click here.
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Purpose: To create career awareness, recruit, and retain students within a CTE Secondary Program of Study that leads to high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations.
The most offered middle school CTE course is in career exploration. Montana does provide Perkins’s funding for middle school CTE programs directly although districts can use their funding to support it.
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The Perkins Secondary 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.
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 2024- 2025 Grant cycle. Middle School programs will need to work with their high school district to apply and 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 25, and receive an allocation of less than $15,000.
Application Opens Mid-August
*FREE FOR MONTANA TEACHERS!
This virtual (synchronous) course examines the computing field and how it impacts the human condition. Exciting ideas and influential people are introduced. A gentle introduction to computational thinking using the Python programming language is provided. The course also introduces participants to robotic platforms. Offered virtually July 8 – July 12, 2024, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. Taught by MSU-Bozeman Computer Science Faculty, Hunter Lloyd. *Full tuition stipend available for teachers in Montana who submit a letter of support from an administrator and a brief letter of intent.
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Visit the MSU MSSE program website for registration, application, and other information: montana.edu/msse [montana.edu] or msse@montana.edu.
(NOTE: you can take MSSE classes as a non-degree seeking student—you do not need to be admitted to the MSU Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) program to take this course.)
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Montana State University is offering CSCI 581 Computer Science in the Classroom: Computational Thinking for Teachers this summer, July 8-12, 2024. The course is free to Montana teachers and will be offered via a synchronous virtual format.
The course examines the computing field and how it impacts the human condition. Exciting ideas and influential people are introduced. A gentle introduction to computational thinking using the Python programming language is provided. The course also introduces participants to robotic platforms.
The course will meet 8 am-5 pm daily and will be taught by MSU Bozeman Computer Science faculty member Dr. Hunter Lloyd. A full tuition stipend is available for Montana teachers who submit a letter of support from an administrator and a brief letter of intent.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is helping our nation address key challenges such as workforce development, student achievement, economic vitality, and global competitiveness. Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are key components of strong CTE programs. CTSOs integrate into CTE programs and courses and extend teaching and learning through innovative programs, business and community partnerships, and leadership experiences at the school, state, and national levels.
- CTSOs provide relevant, engaging programs that improve student achievement, reduce dropout rates, and help students discover the wide range of career options available.
- CTSOs engage the community and local businesses to help students understand global competition and chart effective and efficient pathways through high school and postsecondary education for their personal success.
- CTSO programs, such as industry-based competitive events and community service, provide students with the opportunity to develop 21st Century Skills focused on creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and goal setting.
- CTSOs bring relevance to the classroom and prepare students to be college and career-ready.
The impact that CTSOs make in our state is quite astonishing. We invite you to review this publication to see how Career and Technical Student Organizations are contributing to learning that works in our state.
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- expands personalized career & technical education opportunities for middle and high school students;
- reduces out-of-pocket costs for students and families in support of a student's post-secondary success;
- empowers students to actively engage in forming post-secondary success that aligns with their individual interests, passions, strengths, needs, and culture; and
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- authorizes elected school boards to use advanced opportunity aid to invest in Montana students by supporting individualized pathways for career and post-secondary.
The submission window for FY 2026 new applications and annual reports will open Monday, December 2, 2024, at 8 am.
The Office of Public Instruction has developed this webpage to support local school districts concerning financial literacy instruction for K-12 schools.
Career and Technical Student Organizations extend Career and Technical Education in Montana through networks of programs, business and community partnerships, and leadership experiences at the school, state, and national levels. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide Montana students with opportunities to apply academic, technical, and employability knowledge and skills necessary in today’s workforce.
- CTSOs serve a total of 12,477 Montana students through DECA, BPA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA. For a report of CTSO participation by each school, please see the section in this document.
- At the secondary level, CTE is delivered through comprehensive high schools throughout the state.
- At the postsecondary level, CTE is delivered through the state’s colleges of technology, which serve as the two-year college/career training arm of several universities; community colleges; tribal colleges; and four-year institutions that offer technical associate of applied science degrees and certificates.
- There are 175 Montana High Schools that participate in Career & Technical Education.
- With over 77,438 students enrolled in more than one High School CTE Program. Approved CTE programs in Montana. 137 Business and Marketing Programs, 82 Family and Consumer Science Programs, 94 Industrial Technology Education Programs, 100 Agricultural Programs, 23 Health Science Programs, and 4 JROTC programs.
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2024-25 CTE-Perkins Office Hours
Will Resume In August
Every Wednesday 7:00 am-4:00 pm
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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 Education Specialist
Vacant, 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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