Download the full flyer for the Sue Gendron Workshop here!What:Education teams will gain a clear understanding of how the new standards and assessments differ from what is currently taught and tested. Participants will be provided with tools and strategies to address today’s standards and assessment needs while preparing to move their instructional programs to the new standards and assessments, to be phased in over the next few years. Issues and topics to be discussed will include the following:
Planning for Evolutionary Reinvention – Understanding Classroom Implications for 2014
Planning Tool — Characteristics of Standards Alignment Checklist
Introduction to the Common Core State Standards: ELA, Mathematics, Science
Next Generation Assessments
Meeting the Needs of All Students
Technology Implications and Planning
Communication/Engagement Strategies
Target audience:School-based Teams (Administrators, Coaches, Curriculum Directors, Teachers). Register online on My Learning Plan (directions are attached above). When:March 22-23, 20128:30 am - 4:00 pm both daysWhere:The Commons1794 Baxter Lane EastBozeman, MTContact:Sharon RedfernRESA4U Executive Director Phone: (406) 422-5049 (Home) (406) 672-1549 (Cell)Email: sredfern@resa4u.org or smredfern@optimum.net
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Montana Content Standards & Performance Descriptors - 0 views
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This newly updated page includes links to OPI contacts, a schedule of content standards revisions, standards documents and program Web pages. A link to a presentation by the Curriculum and Instruction Unit can be found on the page as well. This 30 minute presentation provides an overview of Montana standards-based education and introduction to OPI programs and resources to support implementation of the content standards.
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This newly updated page includes links to OPI contacts, a schedule of content standards revisions, standards documents and program Web pages. A link to a presentation by the Curriculum and Instruction Unit can be found on the page as well. This 30 minute presentation provides an overview of Montana standards-based education and introduction to OPI programs and resources to support implementation of the content standards.
Montana Common Core Standards and Indian Education for All: An Integrated Approach - Bi... - 0 views
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This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn how to weave the English Language Arts Common Core Standards with Indian Education for All. Presenter Dr. Tammy Elser will employ the "Many Birds Approach" from the Framework for Implementation of Indian Education for All (IEfA) to support teachers as they develop understanding of IEfA contexts and content, while addressing the skills and concepts required to implement the Montana Common Core Standards. Teachers will leave with a dozen new strategies for close analytic reading practiced in the context of some of the highly developed, and Common Core aligned, IEfA Language Arts, Social Studies and Science lessons. Strategies practiced can be taken the next day into the classroom. Demonstrations will span multiple grade levels and content areas and will be debriefed through the lens of the MCCS and the Framework's approach to integration.
When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Where:
MSUB College of Education, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
$50.00 per person, MSUB students free.
Butte PAK Meeting - Butte, MT - Nov. 10, 2012 - 0 views
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The purpose of Montana PAK is to develop a monthly forum for parents to collaborate and receive information about special education advocacy and the federal/state laws that protect their children. In addition, PAK aims to provide a public medium to discuss educational concerns and to raise awareness about the scope of services, as well as local resources, which are available for children. One of those services is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). An IEP is meant to be a collaborative process between parents, teachers, officials of the school system, and sometimes others who have expertise in the nature of a child's disability or provision of particular services. Parents are often overwhelmed by the special education process as they seek to improve their child's programming during IEP meetings. As an essential member of the IEP team, parents must have an understanding of the legal requirements which guide a school district's practices. Parents can improve their advocacy skills by obtaining a solid understanding of their child's legal rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state laws. Although PAK is an organization for providing training and support program for parents, PAK invites parents, professionals and community members who are interested in improving their knowledge about special education advocacy. PAK meetings will be led by parent advocates who have considerable experience with the special education process with presentations by attorneys, special education advocates, and other professionals.
When/Where:
Nov. 10, 2012
Business Deve
Leading the Change in Indian Education: Our Culture and Traditions are our Strength - B... - 0 views
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The Board of Directors of the Montana Indian Education Association invites you to join them at this year's conference, "Leading the Change in Indian Education: Our Culture and Traditions are our Strength" which is dedicated to investigating issues and best practices as we share frustrations and innovative approaches to ensure that Indian students at all levels of the educational system receive a high quality education that prepares them for the future they envision. Some topics include innovative approaches to meeting Indian Education For All, school reform, common core standards implementation, dual enrollment for high school students, and changes in Higher Education and Public School funding.
When:
April 11 - 13, 2013
Where:
Holiday Inn Grand Montana
5500 Midland Rd.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
Adults: $250.00 Elders (60+): $150.00 see registration form for details on early registration discounts.
Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Assessments - Boze... - 0 views
Going 1:1 with Google Chromebooks & establishing Professional Development resources - W... - 0 views
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Learn how Google Chromebooks for Education allow schools to engage all constituents (parents, students, teachers, and administrators) to use the power and simplicity of the web for unlimited teaching and learning opportunities for all. In this webinar, you'll hear directly from the Tech Integration team at Fond du Lac, a school district serving approximately 7,300 students in Wisconsin, about how they use Chromebooks in the classroom and beyond for dynamic learning environments and manage them with ease to harness the best of the web. See how they implemented a 1:1 strategy to ensure that they are successfully preparing their students for academic achievement as well as life-long self-directed learning and engagement as global citizens. In addition, learn how Fond du Lac established a complementary professional development portal designed for teachers by teachers with resources such as lesson plans, training modules, etc. on how to effectively implement the Chromebooks in their classrooms.
When:
Monday, December 17, 2012
2:00 pm Mountain Standard Time
Participants will: Learn about the unique benefits and features of Google Chromebooks for Education Hear first-hand experience of why the district selected Google Chromebooks and Apps for Education as their best platform for collaborative learning Learn from educators how Google Chromebooks, Apps for Education, and other web tools can be used to improve student learning, collaborat
Discovering Common Core through Digital Learning - Missoula - Aug. 7-9, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Network with Montana educators as we explore and use digital tools to enhance global learning and engage students in the Common Core standards. Wes Fryer, author of Mapping Media to the Common Core, will be a guest as we3ll as regional technology and curriculum experts to share what is new and what works in the classroom. Participants will identify connections between digital tools and common core standards, practice using digital tools to implement Common Core standards into their practice, and create at least one product that can be used in their work setting during the upcoming school year.
When:
August 7-9, 2013
Where:
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr.
Missoula, MT 59812
Cost:
Early bird - Individual - $275.00, Early Bird - Parent or Paraprofessional - $175.00
See course report for more pricing options including options to purchase an iPad with registration.
Understanding Montana Common Core Math and Science Standards - Billings - May 21, 2012 - 0 views
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Register online right here!You can also download the flyer right here!What:Susan A. Gendron served as Commissioner of Education for the state of Maine from March 13, 2003 until May 1, 2010 when she stepped down to assume the role of Policy Coordinator for the SMARTER Balance Assessment Consortium. In this role she assisted 31 states in preparing an innovative integrated proposal that is built upon an integrated balanced system for curriculum, assessment, instruction and educator development.Topics To Be Addressed Tools and strategies to address Montana Common CoreStandards for Math practices specifically for grades 6-8 First glimpse of Common Core Standards for Science First glimpse of Common Core Standards for Science. This workshop is appropriate for math and science teachers, curriculum directors, administrators, and those interested in learning more about Common Core Math standards. OPI Renewal Units AvailableRegistration Fee$25.00: Participants are responsible for their own travel and meal costs. Substitute costs will be reimbursed (process will be discussed at the workshop). When:March 21, 20128:00 AM -11:00 AMWhere:Lincoln Center Board Room415 N 30th StreetBillings, MontanaContact:John KeenerPhone: (406) 657-1743Email: john.keener@msubillings.edu
Mathematics Common Core Professional Academies on Mathematical Practices (K-5 Grades) -... - 0 views
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Through MRESA3, the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics is pleased to offer a two-day workshop designed to help teacher implement the new Standards for mathematical Practice. The Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These workshops will focus on the eight mathematical practice standards for all grade levels. Students are expected to: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, Reason abstractly and quantitatively, Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others, Model with mathematics, Use appropriate tools strategically, Attend to precision, Look for and make use of structure, Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. Teachers that attend the workshop will leave the workshop with an understanding of all eight prac-tices and what these practices look like in the mathematics classroom. College credit is pending.
When:
August 7-8, 2013
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mountain (both days)
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
Workshop and
Geometry Progressions Workshops for Grades K-5 and 6-12 - Billings - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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The Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Content are designed to be focused and coherent in order to improve mathematics achievement. These content standards are articulated over time as a sequence of topics and performances that are logical and move students to deeper understanding of mathematics. The standards stress conceptual understanding of key mathematical ideas and incorporate research-based learning progressions about how students mathematical knowledge, skill, and understanding develop over time. These workshops are presented as a series of four sessions. Each session will build on the previous sessions. Participants must attend all four sessions.
When:
Grades K-5 Series: October 1, 2013; November 12, 2013; January 21, 2014; & February 25, 2014
Grades 6-12 Series: October 3, 2013; November 14, 2013; January 23, 2014; & February 27, 2014
All sessions 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain, registration each session 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Where:
MSU Billings, College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101
Cost/Credits:
No Charge. 28 OPI Renewal Units, College Credit Pending.
Improving Student Education Outcomes Through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports - Webina... - 0 views
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This webinar will provide participants with information, resources, tips, and strategies for how to effectively partner with schools to advocate for all students, including those with disabilities. Participants will learn how education policy and practice is being shaped to ensure general education and special education services are effectively integrated into a seamless system of matched supports for students with a high focus on successful outcomes. Participants will also be given information and resources for how to empower themselves to effectively advocate for students within an MTSS context.
When:
January 30, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free
CEC 2013 Convention & Expo - San Antonio, TX - Apr 3-6, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to Register for this Convention Click here to view the Session Schedule
What:
Join us in San Antonio for the CEC 2013 Convention & Expo - the largest professional development event dedicated to special and gifted education. There, educators from around the world will discuss the most pressing issues in special and gifted education and share information in areas such as common core state standards; administration and supervision; autism spectrum disorders; emotional and behavior disorders and supports; instructional strategies for math, reading, and science; policy; technology; and response to intervention. The CEC Convention & Expo offers hundreds of educational sessions conducted by leading experts and endless opportunities to network with others working with children and youth with exceptionalities and their families. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about new and pending legislation and explore cutting-edge products and services in the exhibit hall. When/Where:
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 East Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205
San Antonio, Texas
April 3-6, 2013 Contact:
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Indian Education for All Opportunity - Missoula - June 18 & 19, 2012 - 0 views
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The Indian Education Division is providing a free institute explicitly modeling strategies to develop 21st Century skills through robust implementation of Indian Education for All. You will not want to miss this transformative institute employing place-based and inquiry-driven strategies to fulfill your goals of developing college and career ready skills while learning about Montana Tribes.
The instructors will guide participants through a series of experiences that model best practices and explore concepts and content embedded in the Montana Tribal Histories and Framework documents. The place and inquiry based strategies you will experience can be taken directly into your classroom, with content from any domain, to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Bring your walking shoes, and your creative and adventuresome spirit. You will leave this workshop with renewed energy to take a leadership role in your school, implementing Indian Education for All and the Common Core Standards with both stronger content knowledge, and fantastic instructional strategies to add depth and meaning to all your school improvement efforts.
There is no fee but pre-registration is necessary; register with Joan Franke at jfranke@mt.gov or call 444-3694 by May 25th. Workshop participants are limited to 75. There is a block of rooms reserved at $87 under MT OPI until June 3rd. Please call 406-721-8550 to reserve your room.
OPI will be providing 13 renewal units for the training. When/Where:
June 18 & 19, 2012
Holiday Inn Parkside in
Missoula, MT
Indian Education for All: An Integrated Approach - Billings - Apr. 30, 2013 - 0 views
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This workshop will employ the "Many Birds Approach" from the Framework for Implementation of Indian Education for All (IEfA) to support teachers as they develop understanding of IEfA contexts and content, while addressing the skills and concepts required to implement the Montana Common Core Standards. Teachers will leave with a dozen new strategies for close analytic reading practiced in the context of some of the highly developed, and Common Core aligned, IEfA Language Arts, Social Studies and Science lessons. Strategies practiced can be taken the next day into the classroom. Demonstrations will span multiple grade levels and content areas and will be debriefed through the lens of the MCCS and the Framework's approach to integration. If you are looking for a way to jump start your implementation of the Common Core Standards and IEfA, this is the workshop of YOU. This workshop is available free for MSUB students.
When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
8:30 am registration
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (lunch is on your own) Where:
Montana State University Billings, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$50.00 - MSUB Students get in free. 6 OPI Renewal Credits Contact:
John Keener, MRESA3 Project Coordinator
(406)-657-1743 or mailto:%20john.keene
Department of Education Proposes to Eliminate "2 Percent Rule" in Assessing Students wi... - 0 views
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The U.S. Department of Education has proposed regulations, published today, to transition away from the so-called "2 percent rule," thus emphasizing the Department’s commitment to holding all students to high standards that better prepare them for college and career. Under the existing regulations, States have been allowed to develop alternate assessments aligned to modified academic achievement standards (AA-MAAS) for some students with disabilities and use the results of those assessments for accountability purposes under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. In making accountability determinations, States currently may count as proficient scores for up to 2 percent of students in the grades assessed using the alternate assessments based on modified academic achievement standards.
New Center Will Aim to Develop More Effective Special Educators - On Special Education ... - 0 views
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How can special education teachers be more effective? The federal Education Department is funding a new center to find out. The department's office of special education said Thursday it will spend up to $5 million on the creation of the Center to Support the Development of Effective Educators to Serve Students with Disabilities. The new center—applications are due Sep. 4—will provide technical assistance to state education departments that are reviewing and reforming certification and licensing standards for teacher preparation programs. It will be expected to work with school districts and colleges and universities.
RtI Math Aligned to Montana Common Core Standards Workshop - Billings, MT - Jan 7, 2012 - 0 views
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What:
This workshop will provide participants with an overall understanding of the major differences in Montana Common Core Standards (MCCS) and how this fits into a Response to Instruction (RtI) model for school improvement. The topics will include: Meeting MCCS standards, developing fidelity, improving lesson planning, improving Tier I & Tier II instructions, available programming options, and diagnostic and progress monitoring assessments for math.
Objectives
Evaluate your current math program's alignment to MCCS Identify the key features of MCCS Improving Tier I math instruction Review Tier II interventions Improve lesson planning for math Understand the role of MCCS for math within an RtI model of school improvement
When/Where:
MSUB College Of Education Building 427
Billings, MT
January 7, 2012
8:30am -3pm
(8am -8:30am registration)
Contact:
Debra Miller at 657-2072 or dmiller@msubillings.edu
From Paper to Practice: Implementing the Common Core State Standards in English/Languag... - 0 views
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The Common Core State Standards in English/language arts make new demands on both students and teachers. They ask that students become masters at "close reading" of text, build their argumentation skills, and be able to marshal evidence to defend their positions. Teachers learn how to lead students in that work, with new kinds of questions, new types of readings, and new ways of thinking about literacy. Teachers in two districts in Kentucky are on the leading edge of working with new instructional tools designed for the standards. Join us for a compelling discussion with two educators overseeing the implementation in these districts. When:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
12:00 - 1:00pm Mountain
Gifted and Talented Workshops, Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Sta... - 0 views
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MRESA3 is offering a series of workshops for Gifted and Talented instruction. These four one-day workshops will be offered throughout the academic years for those working in Gifted and Talented programs or those wanting to learn more about Gifted and Talented.
When:
Registration for all workshops begin at 8:00 am; workshops begin at 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Mountain.
November 1, 2013 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
January 24, 2014 - "Meeting the Needs of the Twice Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom"
March 21, 2014 - "Designing and Implementing Services for Gifted Students"
April 18, 2014 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
Where:
MSUB College of Education, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT. 59101
Cost:
Each workshop is $125 - Lunch is on your own.
7 OPI Renewal Units available for each workshop.
AND Monday, January 14, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
From set up to ideas for classroom use, free, easy-to-use web-based student response apps and programs accessible from iPads, Android tablets, computers and other devices for teaching and assessment will be demonstrated. Learn how to utilize programs (from apps allowing you to run video, sound and drawing tools in a quiz on iPads, to programs that can be run from any and all devices at the same time from the Web) to keep students from falling behind, give them a voice in the classroom discussion, generate reports and monitor progress, even during the classroom lesson. PRESENTER: DAN HERLIHY Is Your Head in the Clouds?? This can be a Good Thing! 90 MINUTES
Thursday, November 8, 2012&nb