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SUMMARY:The Big Sky Literacy Summit - Language is Everything!
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Anniversary Big Sky Literacy Summit – Language is Everything! is built for a collective impact in education that will elevate thinking related to: \n\nthe oral language foundations of literacy\,\nhow understanding the oral and written language continuum and connections impacts how we build systems and instruction that address building language first\,\nchildhood exposure to stress and trauma changes how we teach and intervene\,\nimplementation science for a socially significant outcome\, and\nthe need for literacy leaders who know the way and are willing to go the way to create meaningful impacts in literacy outcomes.\n\nFor more information or to register\, go here. 
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/the-big-sky-literacy-summit-language-is-everything/
LOCATION:Yellowstone Conference Center\, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd\, Big Sky\, MT\, 59716\, United States
CATEGORIES:English Language Arts & Literacy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Global Leadership Summit is about leadership with a higher purpose. The GLS inspires and equips so that leaders can transform their place of work and their communities around the world. For over 30 years\, the Global Leadership Summit has brought leaders together for a powerful two-day experience. With the Summit\, you will never lead alone. Our world-class experts will become part of your team\, offering key insights and practical resources for long-term impact. \nVisit the website for more information or to register.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/global-leadership-summit/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:1710 National Avenue\, Helena Montana 59601\, 1710 National Avenue\, Helena\, MT\, 59601
CATEGORIES:Career and Technical Education,General School Issues and Administration,Mentoring/Induction,Social/Emotional/Behavioral
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
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SUMMARY:2025 MCubed Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) invites you to beautiful Butte\, Montana for the Montana Math Meet or MCubed on August 8. \n\nMCubed is an annual gathering of Montana K-12 teachers of mathematics who come together to share powerful teaching-and-learning strategies.  MCubed is a grassroots conference – This year we are the experts. Come learn from each other as we take a day to share our best ideas\, tips and tricks we use in our classrooms. \n\nThe FREE  one day conference will take place on the campus of Montana Technological University.  On FRIDAY\, August 8 we will gather from 9AM to 3PM with a working lunch.\n\nThis year we will be our speakers. Select one or more of the following to present:\n\nBursts (10 minutes)\, Briefs (20 minutes) and Binges (30 minutes).\n\n\n\n6 Renewal Units are offered for participation in the MCubed Conference.\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \nSince we are the presenters\, it is FREE!\n\n\nClick here to register. \n\n\nQuestions?\nmgoretskie@power.k12.mt.us\njwarner@helenaschools.org
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/2025-mcubed-conference/
LOCATION:Montana Tech – Butte\, Copper Lounge\, Butte\, MT\, 59701\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Montana Content Standards,Mathematics
ORGANIZER;CN="Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics":MAILTO:hrisser@mtech.edu
GEO:46.0600227;-112.490614
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Montana Tech – Butte Copper Lounge Butte MT 59701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Copper Lounge:geo:-112.490614,46.0600227
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
CREATED:20250728T014921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T014921Z
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SUMMARY:Opioid Overdose Prevention Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Summit will be a day-long event consisting of presentations and panels to hear from experts and dialogue with legislators and other elected officials as we work together to combat the opioid crisis in Montana. We also have a special guest\, Rocky Herron\, who will join us to discuss how to reach and educate students in the classroom. Andrea Thomas\, who founded Voices for Awareness after losing her daughter to fentanyl poisoning\, will also be presenting on her advocacy work.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/opioid-overdose-prevention-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Billings\, 2465 Grant Road\, Billings\, 59102\, United States
CATEGORIES:General School Issues and Administration
ORGANIZER;CN="Montana Department of Justice":MAILTO:emilee.cantrell@mt.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250812T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
CREATED:20250701T224036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T224036Z
UID:10002623-1754992800-1754998200@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Book Club for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Gain skills to implement mindfulness in the classroom–and into your own life–with experienced mindfulness teacher\, Courtnay Ozanne // 14 CEUs \n  \nVisit the website for more information or to register. \n  \nWeek 1: July 22 \nWeek 2: July 29 \nWeek 3: August 5 \nWeek 4: August 12
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/mindfulness-book-club-for-educators/2025-08-12/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Social/Emotional/Behavioral
ORGANIZER;CN="Montana Mindfulness Project":MAILTO:emily@mtmindfulness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250812T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250812T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
CREATED:20250701T224625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T224625Z
UID:10002625-1755014400-1755019800@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:TechMade EZ with ClassTools
DESCRIPTION:Reimagine your assessment practices with ClassTools.net! Discover how to create engaging\, interactive experiences that reach diverse learners while gathering meaningful data. Leave with ready-to-implement projects that spark curiosity and student agency using free\, web-based tools that work on any device. \nVisit the website for more information.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/techmade-ez-with-classtools/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="The Source for Learning":MAILTO:OK2Ask@sflinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
CREATED:20250701T224333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T224333Z
UID:10002624-1755100800-1755108000@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Copilot for Educators: Transforming Teaching with AI
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Microsoft Copilot can revolutionize your teaching practice by streamlining lesson planning\, content creation\, and differentiation. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop essential AI literacy skills that prepare both you and your students for an AI-integrated future. \n  \nVisit the website for more information.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/copilot-for-educators-transforming-teaching-with-ai/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="The Source for Learning":MAILTO:OK2Ask@sflinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
CREATED:20250811T205612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T205612Z
UID:10002666-1755590400-1755622800@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Big Sky Standards: Real-World Data Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Data Science 4 Everyone is partnering with OPI to bring a free\, monthly\, professional learning series to Montana’s educators. \nThis series will address why data skills are woven into the new MT math standards\, why they matter for students today\, how they can drive engagement in the classroom\, and so much more! \nJoin us\, starting August 19th\, from 4-5 pm!\nThis series will occur every second Tuesday\, from September 2025 through April 2026. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/big-sky-standards-real-world-data-session-1/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
CREATED:20250728T014405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T014405Z
UID:10002654-1755678600-1755693000@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:MAST 4 Teachers
DESCRIPTION:This session is geared toward 3rd-8th ELA and math educators administering MAST in their classroom. Our focus will be on best practices for test administration and utilizing the score reports to support instruction in your classroom. \n  \nVirtual: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/86952983526?pwd=nPpXb8rcJ8CnhbWmatWpbcouaIl1xN.1 [mt-gov.zoom.us] \n  \nContact Marie for more information: Marie Judisch – marie.judisch@mt.gov
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/mast-4-teachers/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Assessment/Evaluation/Data,Differentiation,English Language Arts & Literacy,General Montana Content Standards,Mathematics,MTSS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
CREATED:20250429T214444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T214444Z
UID:10001872-1755786600-1755792000@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:MonTECH: Boosting Inclusion through AT and Adaptive Equipment (Field Trip\, Anyone?)
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on designing inclusive programming and the tools needed for successful implementation. We will discuss the impact of inclusive classroom activities\, recreation\, field trips\, and the arts and provide examples of equipment for accessing playgrounds\, trails\, snow\, and beyond. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will be able to share positive impacts of an inclusive school environment; identify three tools to support participation in art\, music\, and PE classes; and identify three types of equipment for enhancing student inclusion in outdoor activities. \nClick here to register. \nFor more information\, contact Katie Mattingley at katie.mattingley@mt.gov
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/montech-boosting-inclusion-through-at-and-adaptive-equipment-field-trip-anyone/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Special Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
CREATED:20250811T201541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T201541Z
UID:10002657-1755792000-1755795600@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Montana Math Implementation Webinar: Session #1: Why the Change? Understanding the Math Standards
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to welcome you to our Montana math implementation webinar series! \nThis free webinar series is designed to support school-based Montana educators through the adoption and implementation of the new standards\, effective July 2026. \nThis series will offer practical guidance\, job-embedded strategies\, support for curriculum alignment efforts\, and create a community of professionals engaged in a shared learning experience. \nThe series will occur at 4 PM MT the third Thursday of every month\, August 2025 – April 2026 and transition to quarterly meetings in Summer of 2026. \n\nBy registering\, you will be invited to each session. Recordings will be made available to registrants who are unable to attend live.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/montana-math-implementation-webinar-session-1-why-the-change-understanding-the-math-standards/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTSTAMP:20260417T045927
CREATED:20250813T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T161625Z
UID:10002667-1756944000-1757030399@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:2025 STC Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:This annual event provides sessions to introduce new System Test Coordinators (STCs) to the Montana Suite of statewide assessments. The workshop also provides updates for veteran STCs. \nVirtual: https://sites.google.com/opiconnect.org/2025-2026-stcworkshop-series/Assist2021 [sites.google.com] \n  \nContact Marcy Fortner\, mfortner@mt.gov\, 406.444.3511 for more information. \n 
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/2025-stc-workshop-series/2025-09-04/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Assessment/Evaluation/Data
ORGANIZER;CN="OPI Assessment Unit":MAILTO:Cedar.Rose@mt.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250701T223002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T223002Z
UID:10002618-1756972800-1757005200@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:2025 MAST Fall Summit
DESCRIPTION:The MAST Fall Summit will offer support and guidance to Montana educators and school administrators in preparing for the 2025-2026 statewide administration of the MAST assessment. \n  \nVisit the website for more information.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/2025-mast-fall-summit/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Assessment/Evaluation/Data,Differentiation,English Language Arts & Literacy,General Montana Content Standards,Mathematics
ORGANIZER;CN="OPI Assessment Unit":MAILTO:Cedar.Rose@mt.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250813T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T161625Z
UID:10002668-1757577600-1757610000@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:2025 STC Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:This annual event provides sessions to introduce new System Test Coordinators (STCs) to the Montana Suite of statewide assessments. The workshop also provides updates for veteran STCs. \nVirtual: https://sites.google.com/opiconnect.org/2025-2026-stcworkshop-series/Assist2021 [sites.google.com] \n  \nContact Marcy Fortner\, mfortner@mt.gov\, 406.444.3511 for more information. \n 
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/2025-stc-workshop-series/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Assessment/Evaluation/Data
ORGANIZER;CN="OPI Assessment Unit":MAILTO:Cedar.Rose@mt.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250813T161625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T161625Z
UID:10002669-1758182400-1758214800@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:2025 STC Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:This annual event provides sessions to introduce new System Test Coordinators (STCs) to the Montana Suite of statewide assessments. The workshop also provides updates for veteran STCs. \nVirtual: https://sites.google.com/opiconnect.org/2025-2026-stcworkshop-series/Assist2021 [sites.google.com] \n  \nContact Marcy Fortner\, mfortner@mt.gov\, 406.444.3511 for more information. \n 
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/2025-stc-workshop-series/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Assessment/Evaluation/Data
ORGANIZER;CN="OPI Assessment Unit":MAILTO:Cedar.Rose@mt.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250801T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T171811Z
UID:10002656-1758182400-1758384000@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Mountain West Neurodiversity Conference
DESCRIPTION:The OPI Montana Autism Education Project\, in collaboration with The Montana Center for Inclusive Education and Institute for Neurodiversity at Montana State University Billings (MSUB)\, is pleased to host the first annual Mountain West Neurodiversity Conference at MSUB\, September 19-20\, 2025\, with a pre-conference intensive behavior workshop for educators on September 18\, 2025. \nThis is a free conference designed for educators\, related service providers\, families\, and advocates. The conference will feature leading experts in the field alongside a panel of autistic and neurodiverse individuals\, sharing their lived experiences\, evidence-based approaches\, and tools to support meaningful inclusion across educational and community settings. \n  \nVisit the website for more information and to register.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/mountain-west-neurodiversity-conference/
LOCATION:Montana State University Billings\, 1500 University Drive\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250811T201949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T201949Z
UID:10002658-1758211200-1758214800@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Montana Math Implementation Webinar: Session #2: Exploring the Changes and Structure: Navigating the Standards Document
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to welcome you to our Montana math implementation webinar series! \nThis free webinar series is designed to support school-based Montana educators through the adoption and implementation of the new standards\, effective July 2026. \nThis series will offer practical guidance\, job-embedded strategies\, support for curriculum alignment efforts\, and create a community of professionals engaged in a shared learning experience. \nThe series will occur at 4 PM MT the third Thursday of every month\, August 2025 – April 2026 and transition to quarterly meetings in Summer of 2026. \n\nBy registering\, you will be invited to each session. Recordings will be made available to registrants who are unable to attend live.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/montana-math-implementation-webinar-session-2-exploring-the-changes-and-structure-navigating-the-standards-document/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250820T020832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T020832Z
UID:10002675-1758214800-1758222000@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Master Naturalist Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Montana Master Naturalist Program\, Montana Discovery Foundation will be offering a 40-hour Master Naturalist certification course in the Fall of 2025! The course aims to increase natural history knowledge and promote awareness\, understanding\, and stewardship of Montana’s natural environment by developing a corps of well-informed citizens dedicated to conservation education and service within their communities. \nBeginning September 18th\, we are offering a 10 week course held virtually on Thursday\, 5-7pm.  \nContact Mari Carroll – montanadiscoveryfoundation@gmail.com for more information or visit the website to register.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/master-naturalist-certification-course/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Career and Technical Education,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250813T162826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T162826Z
UID:10002670-1758286800-1758301200@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Project Learning Tree Facilitator Training and Refresher
DESCRIPTION:Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning national environmental education program of the American Forest Foundation’s Center for Environmental Learning. This training is for those who desire to facilitate PLT Educator Workshops. Spend a weekend in the woods alongside other educators! During this workshop\, we’ll learn: How to set up an action plan for delivering PLT workshops in your area\, history and background of PLT\, online PLT modules\, and new PLT activities and aligning them with current curriculum standards.\nEven if you’ve attended a training in the past\, during this workshop you’ll learn new skills and activities. \nContact Lexi Brown alexios.brown@montana.edu 406-243-4706 for more information.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/project-learning-tree-facilitator-training-and-refresher/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Lubrecht Experimental Forest\, 38689 Hwy 200\, East Greenough\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250813T162826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T162826Z
UID:10002671-1758384000-1758387600@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Project Learning Tree Facilitator Training and Refresher
DESCRIPTION:Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning national environmental education program of the American Forest Foundation’s Center for Environmental Learning. This training is for those who desire to facilitate PLT Educator Workshops. Spend a weekend in the woods alongside other educators! During this workshop\, we’ll learn: How to set up an action plan for delivering PLT workshops in your area\, history and background of PLT\, online PLT modules\, and new PLT activities and aligning them with current curriculum standards.\nEven if you’ve attended a training in the past\, during this workshop you’ll learn new skills and activities. \nContact Lexi Brown alexios.brown@montana.edu 406-243-4706 for more information.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/project-learning-tree-facilitator-training-and-refresher/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Lubrecht Experimental Forest\, 38689 Hwy 200\, East Greenough\, 59823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250904T171358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T171358Z
UID:10002676-1758646800-1758652200@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:EduProtocols for Student Engagement & Choice
DESCRIPTION:Turn your classroom routines into powerful learning experiences with EduProtocols—instructional frameworks that boost engagement and provide meaningful student choice in any content area. Join us to learn how to implement three versatile strategies (Iron Chef\, Sketch & Tell\, and Thin Slides) using free tools that work for any grade and technology comfort level. \nVisit the website for more information or to register.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/eduprotocols-for-student-engagement-choice/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="The Source for Learning":MAILTO:OK2Ask@sflinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250814T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T170000Z
UID:10002672-1758729600-1758736800@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:MTPBS Media Lab: Explore\, Play\, Teach: PBS KIDS Virtual Workshop Series for K-3 Teachers!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and interactive virtual workshop series designed just for K-3 teachers! Discover how to bring the magic of PBS KIDS programs into your classroom to spark curiosity\, creativity\, and learning. These engaging\, hands-on sessions will introduce you to free\, high-quality resources that make teaching more exciting and effective. Plus\, you’ll earn OPI credit while exploring new ways to inspire your students. Best of all—it’s completely FREE! Don’t miss this chance to learn\, connect\, and play with PBS KIDS! Workshops will take place on Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm pm on Zoom. All teachers who attend and participate will earn 2 OPI credits and a chance to win fun prizes. These workshops will not be recorded. \nRegister here. \nWorkshop Series Schedule \nWednesday September 24 Weather Science with Weather Hunters (NEW from PBS KIDS) \nWednesday October 1 Functional Literacy and Native American Culture with Molly of Denali \nWednesday October 8 Math and Problem Solving with Odd Squad
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/mtpbs-media-lab-explore-play-teach-pbs-kids-virtual-workshop-series-for-k-3-teachers/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:English Language Arts & Literacy,Mathematics,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250930T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250930T161500
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250926T023331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T023331Z
UID:10002686-1759245300-1759248900@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:IEP Foundations - Part One: From Meeting Invitations to Prior Written Notice
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive training guides educators through the foundational elements of the IEP process from crafting compliant meeting invitations to issuing Prior Written Notice. Participants will explore legal requirements\, best practices\, and practical strategies for effective collaboration with families. The session also includes guidance on documenting each step of the process via Infinite Campus\, ensuring consistency and compliance across your records. Ideal for both new and experienced special education staff\, this training supports meaningful\, student-centered IEP development.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/iep-foundations-part-one-from-meeting-invitations-to-prior-written-notice/
LOCATION:Flathead Special Education Cooperative\, 305 3rd Ave E\, Kalispell\, 59901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Flathead Special Education Cooperative":MAILTO:Director@fsecoop.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250930T183000
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CREATED:20250904T172241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T172241Z
UID:10002677-1759251600-1759257000@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Digital Citizenship That Sticks: The Power of Thinking Routines
DESCRIPTION:Transform your digital citizenship instruction and help students develop critical thinking skills around online behavior\, privacy\, and digital decision-making with Global Thinking Routines from Harvard’s Project Zero. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies that work in any grade level and subject area. \nVisit the website for more information or to register. \n 
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/digital-citizenship-that-sticks-the-power-of-thinking-routines/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="The Source for Learning":MAILTO:OK2Ask@sflinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250923T013455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T013455Z
UID:10002685-1759307400-1759334400@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Historical Thinking through Indigenous Histories
DESCRIPTION:This FREE workshop is for grades 6-12 social studies educators. Educators will explore tribal histories of the upper Great Plains using primary sources and learn strategies for historical thinking and student-led historical research. \nThis workshop is a collaboration between the Montana Historical Society and the State Historical Society of North Dakota. It is sponsored by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Great Plains Region\, coordinated by the National Council for History Education. \nLunch\, travel stipend (including a hotel room for those traveling over 90 miles)\, and 5 OPI renewal Units provided. Apply for priority consideration by September 26.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/historical-thinking-through-indigenous-histories/
LOCATION:Sidney High School\, 1012 4th Ave SE\, Sidney\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Studies
ORGANIZER;CN="Montana Historical Society":MAILTO:mkohl@mt.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250814T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T170000Z
UID:10002673-1759334400-1759341600@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:MTPBS Media Lab: Explore\, Play\, Teach: PBS KIDS Virtual Workshop Series for K-3 Teachers!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and interactive virtual workshop series designed just for K-3 teachers! Discover how to bring the magic of PBS KIDS programs into your classroom to spark curiosity\, creativity\, and learning. These engaging\, hands-on sessions will introduce you to free\, high-quality resources that make teaching more exciting and effective. Plus\, you’ll earn OPI credit while exploring new ways to inspire your students. Best of all—it’s completely FREE! Don’t miss this chance to learn\, connect\, and play with PBS KIDS! Workshops will take place on Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm pm on Zoom. All teachers who attend and participate will earn 2 OPI credits and a chance to win fun prizes. These workshops will not be recorded. \nRegister here. \nWorkshop Series Schedule \nWednesday September 24 Weather Science with Weather Hunters (NEW from PBS KIDS) \nWednesday October 1 Functional Literacy and Native American Culture with Molly of Denali \nWednesday October 8 Math and Problem Solving with Odd Squad
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/mtpbs-media-lab-explore-play-teach-pbs-kids-virtual-workshop-series-for-k-3-teachers/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:English Language Arts & Literacy,Mathematics,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250904T173017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T174653Z
UID:10002678-1759856400-1759861800@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:AI Templates That Work: Quick & Easy Prompting Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to turn simple AI prompt templates into practical teaching tools you can use immediately! Learn to quickly generate differentiated materials\, engaging activities\, and classroom resources—all using free platforms that require no prior experience with AI. \nVisit the website for more information or to register.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/ai-templates-that-work-quick-easy-prompting-solutions/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="The Source for Learning":MAILTO:OK2Ask@sflinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250904T175415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T175415Z
UID:10002679-1759856400-1759861800@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:AI Templates That Work: Quick & Easy Prompting Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to turn simple AI prompt templates into practical teaching tools you can use immediately! Learn to quickly generate differentiated materials\, engaging activities\, and classroom resources—all using free platforms that require no prior experience with AI. \nVisit the website for more information or to register.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/ai-templates-that-work-quick-easy-prompting-solutions-2/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="The Source for Learning":MAILTO:OK2Ask@sflinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250814T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T170000Z
UID:10002674-1759939200-1759946400@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:MTPBS Media Lab: Explore\, Play\, Teach: PBS KIDS Virtual Workshop Series for K-3 Teachers!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and interactive virtual workshop series designed just for K-3 teachers! Discover how to bring the magic of PBS KIDS programs into your classroom to spark curiosity\, creativity\, and learning. These engaging\, hands-on sessions will introduce you to free\, high-quality resources that make teaching more exciting and effective. Plus\, you’ll earn OPI credit while exploring new ways to inspire your students. Best of all—it’s completely FREE! Don’t miss this chance to learn\, connect\, and play with PBS KIDS! Workshops will take place on Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm pm on Zoom. All teachers who attend and participate will earn 2 OPI credits and a chance to win fun prizes. These workshops will not be recorded. \nRegister here. \nWorkshop Series Schedule \nWednesday September 24 Weather Science with Weather Hunters (NEW from PBS KIDS) \nWednesday October 1 Functional Literacy and Native American Culture with Molly of Denali \nWednesday October 8 Math and Problem Solving with Odd Squad
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/mtpbs-media-lab-explore-play-teach-pbs-kids-virtual-workshop-series-for-k-3-teachers/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:English Language Arts & Literacy,Mathematics,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T045928
CREATED:20250904T175956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T175956Z
UID:10002680-1760461200-1760466600@mtplportal.org
SUMMARY:Tech Made Easy with Animoto
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use Animoto’s free tools to create engaging instructional videos and formative assessments that enhance student learning across all content areas. This hands-on workshop will guide you through practical applications\, media literacy integration\, and classroom implementation strategies that work for any technology comfort level. \nVisit the website for more information or to register.
URL:https://mtplportal.org/event/tech-made-easy-with-animoto/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="The Source for Learning":MAILTO:OK2Ask@sflinc.org
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