November News
Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative
From the Director's Desk
Social Studies Materials: The new Social Studies Standards are being reviewed and are expected to be approved by the MT Board of Public Ed this month. Following the approval, the OPI will begin creating a Model Curriculum Guide. Administrators, please let us know if you plan to preview Social Studies textbooks and materials this year for implementation next year. The Co-op and KPS will be collaborating on this process this spring and we would like to include anyone who may be interested in doing this.
Recent Remote PD:
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Remote & Hybrid Teaching Session with Eric Sheninger and our Living Your Excellence Admin. Session with Jimmy Casas. Both were well-received. We had 50 teachers participate in the training with Eric and 20 administrators participate in the training with Jimmy. We will be scheduling a follow-up session with Eric to will allow those who attended his first training to delve into engagement strategies and tools even further and for more teachers to be able to learn from him as well. Watch for more information to be added to this newsletter and shared with admin. soon. Your willingness to continue your own learning so that you can continue to provide students with the best instructional practices possible is inspiring. Keep learning and growing!
PIR Net Information
Please check that you have the correct information in the PIR Net system to ensure that you receive the necessary communications.
Here are some helpful Links for Registering for and using our PIR Net System for Professional Development...
This 3 min. tutorial will help you get started with PIR Net and help you navigate your account.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Screencastify for Newbies
Register on PIR Net: #9150
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020, 04:00 PM
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GUEST TEACHER TRAININGS
Call Beth at 752-3302 to register.
Tuesday, Dec 8, 2020, 05:00 PM
1203 U.S. Highway 2 West, Kalispell, MT, USA
The Gifts of Imperfection Book Club
Thurs. 10/29
Thurs. 11/12
Thurs. 12/3
Thurs. 12/17
**Sign up on PIR Net: #9134
Anyone joining late will need to purchase their own materials.
See flyer for more information.
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020, 04:00 PM
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Social Emotional Learning and the Brain
Co-Op Members who register by DEC. 11th will get a free copy of the book in time for the winter break!
Book summary: "Spurred by her personal experience and extensive exploration of brain-based learning, author Marilee Sprenger explains how brain science-what we know about how the brain works-can be applied to social-emotional learning."
See flyer for additional details.
Register on PIR Net #9139
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021, 04:00 PM
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Co-op Finance Meeting
Thursday, Nov 19, 2020, 08:30 AM
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Co-op Management Board Meeting
Thursday, Nov 19, 2020, 09:30 AM
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Guest Teacher Training
Tuesday, Dec 8, 2020, 05:00 PM
1102 Hwy 2 West, Kalispell, United Way Conference Room
Music Collaboration Mtg.
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021, 08:30 AM
1203 U.S. Highway 2 West, Kalispell, MT, USA
IEFA Committee
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021, 08:30 AM
1203 U.S. Highway 2 West, Kalispell, MT, USA
Mathematics Collaboration: New Date
The day will be structured to allow for topical discussions on practices, instructional pedagogy, and supports in both horizontal and vertical groups throughout the day. This will not be a formal review of standards and curriculum support documents, but rather an opportunity to learn from each other.