March News
NMEC: The Scoop from the Coop
Marvelous March
Director's Notes
I am so fortunate to work with such amazing educators all across this region of Montana. I love my job and the variety it provides. Wishing each and every one of you a restful and fun Spring Break as we all gear up to finish the year off strong. Just a couple of notable things to mention...
Teacher Appreciation: Make sure you are registered for our fun evening of recognition, celebration, and inspiration, worth three (3) OPI Renewal Units on April 27th. See below for more information.
Virtual PLCs (Final Round): Our 4th and final sessions of our virtual PLCs are coming right up. Even if you haven't been a part of these yet this year, you are welcome to sign up and join us. See more details below.
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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
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 (Virtual)
Thursday, Mar 17, 2022, 08:30 AM
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Co-op Management Board Meeting (Virtual)
Regular Monthly Management Board Meeting
Thursday, Mar 17, 2022, 09:30 AM
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Specialists PLC: Please JOIN us!
This is session 3 (of 4). This time our focus will be on classroom management and engagement strategies in the specialist setting as well as breakout sessions where each area can share resources specific to their discipline. It's going to be great!
Register here: https://kalnet.io-solutions.com/pir/details.php?id=9546
Monday, Mar 14, 2022, 04:00 PM
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Gr. PK-2 Virtual PLC: Always room for more collaborators!
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 four will focus on best practices in mathematics for the primary classroom.
PIR Session #9541: https://kalnet.io-solutions.com/pir/details.php?id=9541
Monday, Apr 4, 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