November & December News
NMEC: The Scoop from the Coop
From the Desk of Cherie Stobie, Co-op Director
Books and resources available for check out: As a reminder, or in case you weren't aware, the Co-op has a lot of quality teaching resources available to check out. A few are shown above. I am happy to bring items to you when I come to your school for monthly coaching sessions and/or bring things back with me. If you want to come and look at what is available, someone is in the office from 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday. Please call to be let in, as the outside doors to the Gateway Community Center are locked. The office number is 752-3302.
During our first round of Virtual Learning Community sessions, we focused on Social Studies and Computer Science Standards as they apply to specific grade levels, read articles pertaining to poverty and rural schools relating to behavioral challenges with specialists, and had powerful conversations in break-out rooms. We also determined our goals for our PLCs and set a plan for round two.
Round two of our PLCs will focus on best practices, as teachers share lessons, resources, strategies, and tips with the group. We will continue to use a combination of whole group discussion, break-out sessions, and reflections as our format.
We would love to encourage anyone who hasn't joined yet to consider jumping in for the upcoming sessions. Sign up on PIRnet. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please let us know.
New Teachers & PIRnet: If you are new to the Co-op, please make sure to follow the directions below and create a PIRnet account. This is how you find, register for, and track professional development that is offered locally. Don't hesitate to call or email for assistance.
We wish you a very happy and blessed holiday season and will be coming at you with more news for January 2022.
How do I register for events on PIRnet?
This 3 min. tutorial will help you get started with PIR Net and help you navigate your account.
Written Instructions for Creating a PIRnet Acct.
Quick , Powerful, Professional Reads
Take" a few minutes to read and reflect on these three articles. Sometimes, it just takes one new thought to help re-shape our practice and professional reading is worth the time. Enjoy.
Our specialist group found these very useful to them. One teacher expressed that she had a "Completely different experience with a student", after implementing something she read in The Gift of Forgiveness.
The Gift of Forgiveness
How Poverty and Stress Influence Student Behavior
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
Co-op Finance Meeting (In Person)
Thursday, Nov 18, 2021, 08:30 AM
Flathead County School Superintendent, 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, MT, USA
Co-op Management Board Meeting (In Person)
Regular Monthly Management Board Meeting
Continental Breakfast will be available for participants.
Thursday, Nov 18, 2021, 09:30 AM
1203 U.S. Highway 2 West, Kalispell, MT, USA (Suite 26)
PK-2 Teachers Power PLC
Non-Co-Op Participants Cost $25/session
No Cost for Co-Op Schools
Connecting and engaging with other area Primary (K-2) Classroom 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.
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 #9541
Monday, Nov 8, 2021, 04:00 PM
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3-5 Teachers Power PLC
Non-Co-Op Participants (Cost $25 per session)
No Cost for Co-Op Schools
More Intermediate teachers are needed to make this a powerful professional learning experience!
Connecting and engaging with other area Intermediate (3-5) Elementary Classroom 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 two will focus on teachers sharing their best practices, including resources, strategies, tips, and lesson plans.
PIRnet #9542
Monday, Nov 15, 2021, 04:00 PM
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5-8 Teachers Power PLC
No Cost for Co-Op Schools
Connecting and engaging with other area Middle School 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 two will focus on teachers sharing their best practices, including resources, strategies, tips, and lesson plans.