October News
Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative
From the Desk of Cherie Stobie, Director
A few reminders and requests for our Admin. Team:
PIR Net: Please let Beth know who should be removed from your school/district account and have any new staff register using the links provided below. Also, please have all staff do a quick check to make sure that their information is still correct, especially their emails, and have them update accordingly. Users should not create a new account, as this creates issues. Call Beth or I at the Co-op (752-3302) for assistance.
Committee Reps: Although we have moved our fall meetings, we would still like to be able to plan with your school reps for each of the following committees as soon as possible: Music Collaboration, Math Collaboration, and IEFA Curriculum Committee. Here is the link to the form if you haven't yet filled it out. Thank you to those who have already submitted this. Committee Reps Form
Additional Guest (Substitute) Teacher Training: As discussed at the September Board meeting, I am available to do additional trainings as you bring new guest teachers on board (as you are able). Guest teachers may also use the OPI Teacher Learning Hub Course as training as well. Please reach out to me if you need any assistance.
PIR Net Information
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

Tribal Ed PIR Day: Open to ALL
Monday, Sep. 21st, 8am to Sunday, Oct. 18th, 11:45pm
This is an online event.
Anyone who would like to participate may find more information in the attached form and register at http://cskteducation.org. I hope many of you will take advantage of this opportunity for quality professional development.

Best Practices in Music Education
Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 4:30-7:30pm
1203 U.S. Highway 2 West
Kalispell, MT
Teaching & Learning in a Remote & Hybrid World
Monday, Oct. 26th, 4:30-6:30pm
This is an online event.
Presented by National Author, Blogger, Speaker, and Presenter Eric Sheninger.
EXTRA GUEST TEACHER TRAINING DATE
Wednesday, Oct. 28th, 5-8pm
1203 U.S. Highway 2 West
Kalispell, MT
The Gifts of Imperfection Book Club
Thursday, Oct. 29th, 4-6pm
This is an online event.
Thurs. 10/29
Thurs. 11/12
Thurs. 12/3
Thurs. 12/17
**Sign up on PIR Net: #9134 by Wed. Oct. 21st to receive your free copy of the book and study guide (Co-Op Member schools only).
See flyer for more information.
Co-op Finance Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 22nd, 8:30-10:30am
935 1st Avenue West
Kalispell, MT
Co-op Management Board Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 22nd, 9:30-11:15am
1102 U.S. Highway 2 West
Kalispell, MT
Guest Teacher Training
Tuesday, Dec. 8th, 5-8pm
1102 Hwy 2 West, Kalispell, United Way Conference Room
Music Collaboration: New Date
Tuesday, Jan. 19th 2021 at 8:30am to Tuesday, Feb. 9th 2021 at 3:30pm
1102 U.S. Highway 2 West
Kalispell, MT
Mathematics Collaboration: New Date
Tuesday, Feb. 23rd 2021 at 8:30-10:30am
1102 U.S. Highway 2 West
Kalispell, MT
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.
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