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Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
(CSPD)
Training Calendar
Statewide Conferences & Events
CIRCLE TIME - LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR EARLY CARE & EDUCATION
3RD Tuesday of each month (October - May)
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Accelerating to New Heights
April 19 - 20, 2024
Bozeman, MT
The AGATE conference is an opportunity for Montana teachers to learn about curricular strategies for meeting the unique academic needs of gifted students, as well as how to understand the social and emotional needs of gifted students. Conference begins Friday, April 19th @ 5:00 pm.
Keynote Speaker:
Tamra Stambaugh, Ph.D. is the Margo Long Endowed Chair in Gifted Education at Whitworth University. Stambaugh’s research interests include students living in rural settings, students of poverty, and curriculum and instructional interventions that promote gifted student learning. She is the co-author/editor of several books, book chapters, articles, and curriculum units including Comprehensive Curriculum for Gifted Learners; Overlooked Gems: A National Perspective on Low-Income Promising Students, the Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension and Affective Series, Serving Gifted Students in Rural Settings (Legacy Award Winner), the GCQ special issue on low income, and The Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth Curriculum. Stambaugh frequently provides keynotes, workshops, and consultation to school districts nationally and internationally. She has held appointments on multiple NAGC committees over the past 15 years and has presented at the NAGC Annual Convention.
Conference Information Flyer [msubillings.us5.list-manage.com]
Montana Petroleum Resources Workshop
June 10 - 14, 2024
MSU-Billings Campus
This Workshop provides an opportunity for Montana teachers to learn more about the Petroleum industry and its impact on the people and economy of Montana and the nation.
Hess Corporation is sponsoring the expenses of the Workshop. All lodging, meals, and course materials will be provided for the participants at no charge. Attendance at the Workshop can earn either 31 OPI License Renewal Units or 2 Graduate Professional Development credits from Montana State University-Billings (MSU-Billings).
Lodging, meals, and classroom facilities for the 5-day Workshop will be on the MSU-Billings campus.
Prompt registration is encouraged, as the Workshop will be limited to 20 participants.
When
Monday, June 10th through Friday, June 14th, 2024
Times
8:00am to 5:00pm daily (with lunch break) and includes two all-day bus field trips.
Location
Campus of Montana State University-Billings, Billings, MT
Instructors
Workshop is coordinated and instructed by current and former Montana Tech professors and assisted by other petroleum industry professionals from the area.
What You Will Learn
§ How oil and gas are discovered and produced
§ How crude oil is processed and delivered to consumers
§ How the petroleum industry positively impacts our lives
§ How you can present this information to students
What You Will Take Away
§ A more complete knowledge of the petroleum industry
§ A set of notes for classroom use
§ An opportunity to earn OPI License Renewal Units or Graduate Professional Development credits
Who Should Attend
§ Montana middle and high school teachers, especially those teaching science and math-based classes
§ Montana middle and high school counselors
Questions
§ For questions about the Workshop or registration, contact Lana at MANA Consulting in Butte:
Phone: 406-782-2342
e-mail: ljpet@hotmail.com
Please join recognized experts from around the state and nation as we discuss best practices for student and educator safety and creating safe school environments. With a theme of Growing your School’s Safety Culture, this statewide Summit is designed for school safety teams, educators, school nurses, mental health professionals, law enforcement, and emergency and disaster preparedness coordinators.
November 6 - 8, 2024
Heritage Inn, Great Falls
Welcoming youth with disabilities, families, educators and service providers for an unforgettable and fun learning experience. The MYT conference offers the resources to help you create successful transition plans for independent living in the adult world.
Featuring keynote speakers: Zach Gottsagen, Michael Beers, Nina G., Opal Besaw and Isaac Baldry.
For OPI Assistance Contact:
Anne Carpenter, CSPD State Director, 406-465-0922
Tammy Lysons, CSPD State Coordinator, 406-431-2309