March 2021 Newsletter
Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative
From the Director's Desk
Our Cayuse volunteers were back last month, this time, helping us with sorting and inventorying boxes of resources. They are such hard workers. Thank you again Mustangs and Mrs. Piazzola.
Appreciation Awards: Do you know a deserving colleague or support staff member? It's time to recognize them. We are calling for nominations for Teacher Appreciation Awards (Live Virtual Event May 5th) by April 2nd! See the event information below for more information.
Spring Break: Our office will be closed the week of March 22-26 for Spring Break.
Keep up the great work with your students and school communities. You are all highly-valued and appreciated. And, please enjoy a much deserved break soon!
NEWLY RELEASED STANDARDS LINKS!
Below is a link to the OPI Standards page as well as the standards in Spreadsheet form that have been uploaded to Google Drive. Over the next 6 months, watch for Model Curriculum Guides (much more user friendly and comprehensive) to be created by the OPI and representative committee members from around the state for each of these areas. If you have any questions or need assistance with your planning, please reach out to me.
OPI K-12 Content Standards and Revision Page
Computer Science-NEW Content Area
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
Tech Study Hall
BYOD and work on your self-selected tech project with the suport of over-the-shoulder facilitators. 2 OPI renewal units available.
Enter from NE corner parking lot into doors labeled 26.
Masks required for the duration of the training.
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021, 04:30 PM
1203 U.S. Highway 2 West, Suite #26
Gifts of Imperfection Follow-Up Session
Prerequisite-Participation in The Gifts of Imperfection Book Club
This is a one-hour follow-up session to reflect on what we have been able to implement since our book club ended and to catch up with each other. Because it will only be one hour, it is not eligible to be counted as PIR, but will count for one (1) OPI renewal unit.
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 04:30 PM
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Teacher Appreciation Evening
Two (2) OPI renewal units are available. Register on PIRnet: #9250
KEYNOTE: "We Will Survive!!"
There's never been a year like this one!! But we, as educators,
will always survive because we know and understand that
having a sense of humor, building positive strong relationships
are at the foundation of all we do, even during a pandemic. Join
me as we have fun laughing, playing, and celebrating all the
great things about being amazing educators.
Award Nominations are being accepted now through April 9th, in the categories of:
- Couldn't Do It Without You (Support Staff)
- King/Queen Cootie (Administrator)
- Got Your Back (Board Trustee)
- Extra Mile Educator (Teacher)
- Rookie of the Year (Teacher in first few years)
See attached nomination form that says "Google Docs: Sign-In" which will prompt you to make a copy. Complete and share with Beth Lambert: office@nwmtcoop.org