February News
NMEC: The Scoop from the Coop
Happy February!
Director's Notes
Halfway There: We have officially made it past the halfway point of the school year! Congratulations on a successful first half and the continuation of quality education in our schools, despite some continued hiccups along the way due to ever-changing health and safety protocols. Each and every one of you is greatly appreciated.
4th Grade Social Studies PD: If you teach 4th grade, please get registered for the special session (listed below) designed just for you about the new Social Studies Standards and resources. Martha Cole would like to include ALL 4th-grade teachers, whether they are part of the co-op or not. So, please make sure your teacher friends know they are welcome to join us.
Virtual Power PLCs: Please let me know if you are registered for a PLC, but can't attend. I plan those sessions based on numbers enrolled and the grade-level(s) and subjects taught. We have had a lot of no-shows recently. Also, new participants are still more than welcome to join us for sessions 3 & 4. Register on PIRnet.
Thanks for all you do every day to make a difference in the lives of our children.
How do I register for events on PIRnet?
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Written Instructions for Creating a PIRnet Acct.
STANDARDS REVIEW LINKS
Districts must have their plans in place now for review and full implementation of these standards within five years. The Co-Op will focus on Social Studies and Computer Science for the 21-22 school year.
Co-Op Standards Review Cycle (At-A-Glance)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Flathead Watershed Through the Seasons Application
See the Attached Flyer for details and how to apply. Best of luck to those who apply!
4th Grade PD: New Standards? No Problem!
Learn how to use the new social studies standards effectively with the soon-to-release new text and resources, specifically designed for fourth grade Montana History. Connect with fellow fourth-grade teachers from the region.
See flyer for more information.
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2022, 01:00 PM
1203 U.S. Highway 2 West, Kalispell, Suite #26
Co-op Finance Meeting
Thursday, Feb 17, 2022, 08:30 AM
Flathead County School Superintendent, 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, USA
Co-op Management Board Meeting
Regular Monthly Management Board Meeting
Thursday, Feb 17, 2022, 09:30 AM
1203 U.S. Highway 2 West, Kalispell, MT
Gr. 3-5 Teachers Power PLC
Non-Co-Op Participants Cost $25/session
No Cost for Co-Op Schools
Connecting and engaging with other area specialists is a powerful way to
grow as an educational professional. This is for Health Enhancement, Library, Music, Title 1, Special Education, Counselors, and more.
Join the team, where we will discuss and share best practices for curriculum planning, instructional strategies, classroom management, technology integration, and more. Specific topics will be determined by the needs of the team. Breakout rooms and group response applications will be used to further differentiate within the group.
Breakout rooms and group response applications will be used to further differentiate within the group. The team will meet three more times this year for two hours each time.
You do not have to previously have attended a session to join this group. You will get PIR credit for sessions that you have attended.
Session two will focus on teachers sharing their best practices, including resources, strategies, tips, and lesson plans.
PIRnet Session #9542
Monday, Feb 7, 2022, 04:00 PM
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Gr. 5-8 Teachers Power PLC
No Cost for Co-Op Schools
Connecting and engaging with other area PK-2 Teachers is a powerful way to grow as an educational professional. Join the team, where we will discuss and share best practices for curriculum planning, instructional strategies, classroom management, technology integration, and more. Specific topics will be determined by the needs of the team.
Breakout rooms and group response applications will be used to further differentiate within the group. The team will meet three more times throughout the year for two hours each time.
You do not have to previously have attended a session to join this group. You will get PIR credit for sessions that you have attended.
Session three will focus on research-based best practices for the primary classroom.
PIR Session #9543
Monday, Feb 14, 2022, 04:00 PM
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2022 Co-op Teacher Appreciation Evening with Jimmy Casas
Join us for this fun evening of celebrating all of those who make our profession possible and successful...all of you and more!
Awards Presentations
Keynote Speaker: Jimmy Casas
Door Prize Drawings
Nominations are due March 31 (See Attached form)
Register on PIRnet:
PIR Session #9902