Announcements
Industrial Technology Education Summer Update (PIR)
"I am excited to announce that the 2024 Montana Industrial Technology Education Summer Update Conference will be held on
June 10-12, 2024 in Bozeman MT- Jessie Gray - Montana TSA
The summer update this year is to be hosted by TSA, SkillsUSA and OPI. Our goals are to provide hands on specific Industrial
Technology PIR opportunities. For those of you who have never attended a Summer Update PIR event.
It is a great way to get content specific training, create contacts within Industrial Technology, network within our specialties and over all is just a great time! I would highly encourage New teachers or New to teaching, teachers to consider attending! Building a network of ITE Teacher contacts is so beneficial when it comes to the content that we teach and this is just the place to do
that. Registration will open after CTSO events wrap up.
Our Goal is to offer a New Teacher day on Sunday June 9th. For teachers who are new to the profession or within their 1-5 years of Education. Regular Conference with start Monday June 10th. We are working to provide hands on training in all 5 pathway areas of ITE. If you would like to assist with a workshop or know someone who would please reach out to the committee members.
The group planning the Summer Update Includes
TSA State Advisor
SkillsUSA State Advisor
OPI Industrial Tech Representative
Teachers/Board Members from TSA & SkillsUSA
Registration and Room blocks Coming Soon! This event will be a low cost event that will provide great base information for new teachers coupled with the experiences of seasoned professionals. Giving the opportunity to build cohort relationships and expose teachers to other experts within the field.
Teacher of the Month
We are working to recognize the hard work that Industrial Technology Teachers do in their classrooms! What better way to do that than by getting students to nominate their teachers. Please feel free to share this Link out with your students or on your school’s social media, so that they can nominate their teachers. The winners will receive a prize and recognition. Thank you for your help getting the word out to students.
Students or Faculty
Is your teacher fantastic?
Do they teach you skills you can use after graduation?
Does your teacher make class interesting?
Does your teacher, teach classes that make you want to come to school?
Does your teacher go above and beyond for you as a student?
Does your teacher inspire you to work in a trade or tech field after high school?
If any of the above questions apply to you and your Industrial Tech Teacher please nominate them for ITE teacher of the month! Industrial Tech teachers inspire students every day. They give students the opportunities to work with their hands and learn real world skills in fun and engaging ways. We would like to thank them for what they are doing with a little well earned recognition!
Who is an Industrial Tech Teacher? This link lists all of the subjects/Classes that an Industrial Technology Teacher Can teach! There are lots of content areas included when you are an Industrial Tech teacher especially your shop classes.
Work-Based Learning is an important part of education:
It can provide the relevancy of information learned as well as assist with the knowledge and skills necessary in selecting a career.
Many businesses, agencies, and institutions offer work-based learning experiences, be they from the hosting site, being part of planning teams within state agencies, preparing the workforce through post-secondary institutions or offering foundational education and training through high school career and technical education programs.
The outcome is the same—provide work related experiences which will promote the selection of a career that fits their aptitudes and interests, along with meeting the workforce needs of Montana.
This manual was developed to indicate how to combine efforts, focusing on the student experience at the secondary level. Note, after the forward section, there are two sections:
Section I--Focuses on a general understanding of work-based learning.
Section II-- Focuses on additional information when work-based learning is part of an approved CTE program.
A Work-Based Learning Google Folder accompanies this manual for sample forms and documents. The file is fluid and ever changing as best practices and resources are shared for inclusion. With that in mind, continually revisit to assist with your work-based learning efforts.
Kick Back Montana ITE Newsletter
Industrial Technology Education Monthly News letter. A place where you can get all the highlights for the month on Montana ITE in one central place!
OPI CTAE Compass Bulletin
Contact Information
ITE Specialist Fuel Up: Office Hours
Bring your own Beverage and come talk tech during office hours! Every Thursday 7:00 am - 8:30 am. You can join and leave at any time. A perfect time to ask a question or chat with other ITE Teachers across Montana.
Who doesn't like to talk shop bright and early with a coffee in your hand!