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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. […]
Find out more »ENROLLMENT OPENS Feb. 14, 2021 – STREAM: Describing Data 4-7 (Mar. 7-28, 2021)
This 3-week module explores how data and statistics concepts are developed in grades 4 through 7. Participants will: gain familiarity with the data and statistics standards and learning progressions; identify statistical vs. non-statistical questions and scenarios; learn how to select appropriate representations for data and appropriate statistical measure to describe a data set; practice data […]
Find out more »ENROLLMENT OPENS Feb. 14, 2021 – STREAM: Statistical Inferences HS (Mar. 7-28, 2021)
Statistics and Probability do not appear as stand-alone topics in Montana’s Content Standards. These concepts are dispersed throughout all high school mathematics courses with an emphasis on informed decision making. The power of statistics and probability to understand the world we live in is some of the most applicable knowledge students can acquire in our […]
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2021 National ESEA Conference – Now Virtual
The National ESEA Conference has gone virtual for their 2021 conference on February 8 to 11, 2021. Visit the conference website for more information or to register for the event.
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Poverty & the Brain, Literacy & Family Engagement webinar series
The Region I CSPD is hosting a webinar series with Dr. Linda K. Bone. This unique proposal is a response to five critical needs of the Eastern Montana population of teachers and leaders. 1) The need triggered by the Covid-19 Pandemic to address the delivery and availability of virtual and hybrid delivery systems for professional […]
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K-5 Computer Science Fundamentals with CODE.org/AVID
Designed to be fun and engaging, Code.org's progression of Computer Science Fundamentals courses blend online and "unplugged" non-computer activities to teach students computational thinking, problem solving, programming concepts and digital citizenship. How to Register: Visit the Code.org registration site See the Computer Science Professional Development Workshops flyer for more details.
Find out more »AT and the IEP webinar
MonTECH is hosting a webinar for teachers and other educators about using assistive technology with an Individualized Education Plan.We’ll connect you with valuable resources to support using AT in the school. We’ll answer frequently asked questions like: Who pays for this? When do I check the box? How do I know what to try? Visit […]
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Engage & Inspire with Reading Treks webinar
This session will introduce you to TeachersFirst Reading Treks, show you how to use them in your lessons and create your own. TeachersFirst Reading Treks are built using Google Maps to chronicle the journey that a story character takes over the course of a book. Each stop along the way adds to student comprehension as […]
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Google Ninja Night webinar
The Region III CSPD/MRESA is hosting a free webinar with technology integration specialist Shelly Stanton. Being a Google ninja is a feat that all educators can achieve. This workshop will do a quick demo of Shelly's favorite new ninja skills and then each participant will choose their route to ninja black belt success. Choices include […]
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Native American Storytelling Webinar series
Winter is the storytelling time for Native American tribes. Region III in partnership with the Montana State University Billings Native American Achievement Center is offering three webinars focusing on storytelling. Each webinar will feature a tribal storyteller and background information useful for planning lessons. The webinars will be two hours in length with the first […]
Find out more »Native American Storytelling webinar series
Region III CSPD & MRESA and the MSU Billings Native American Achievement Center are hosting a Native American Storytelling webinar series. Ruth Ferris and Kathi Hoyt will guide participants through the series with a guest American Indian storyteller at each session. January 26: guest Phillip Whiteman, Jr. February 2nd: guest Henry Real Bird February 9th: […]
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