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ENROLLMENT OPENS Feb. 14, 2021 – It’s Your First Year Teaching, Now What? (Mar. 1 – Apr. 11, 2021)
Classrooms are complex environments in which teachers must deal with uncertainty, diversity, and a certain amount of productive chaos. This course will not only provide ideas for classroom management and instruction but give you the tools to thrive during your early years of teaching. 12 Renewal Units Enrollment opens Feb. 14, 2021. Visit the It’s Your First Year Teaching, […]
Find out more »ENROLLMENT OPENS Feb. 14, 2021 – STREAM: Measurement (K-3) (March 7 – 28, 2021)
This module focuses on the tools and processes of measurement, K-2 learning progressions related to measurement, and foundational ideas that promote a deeper understanding of measurement concepts. Specific goals and activities include the following: Developing enduring understandings of measurement attributes, processes, and tools. Explore relationships among units, attributes, and measures within a system of measurement. […]
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ENROLLMENT OPENS Feb. 14, 2021 – Student Created Digital Portfolios (March 1 – 28, 2021)
In this course, teachers will utilize the free digital learning portfolio tool Seesaw to research, analyze and create digital portfolios. Teachers will have the opportunity to collaborate, learn and share ideas in this hands-on learning environment. Walk away with the tools, excitement, and support to get started using portfolios in your classroom and for professional […]
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Positive Behavior Principles webinar
The Montana Early Childhood Project is hosting a webinar with presenter Dan St. Romain. Behaviors over the last few decades have changed a great deal in both the home and school setting. Unfortunately, the strategies we use to support behavior concerns have not. They are still based on a model of punishment. Since our inclination […]
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Self-Care and Mindfulness in a Changing Educational Environment Part 2 webinar series
The Region IV CSPD is hosting presenter Ben Carr and part 2 of his Self-Care and Mindfulness in a Changing Educational Environment webinar series. The purpose of this series of sessions is to increase the audience’s academic and applied knowledge of self-care and mindfulness to reduce stress during the times of Covid-19. We will explore […]
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