Online PD Series
Online PD Series
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2026-2027 Professional Development Series
(Some) Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm
Each session is worth 1 OPI Renewal Unit. You can sign up to attend live, or watch the recording within 2 weeks.
September
Sept. 21 Introduction to the NHD Elementary Division Register
October
Oct. 5 Understanding the Annual Theme: Innovation in History
Oct. 19 How to Research in the Montana History Portal
Oct. 26 How to Research using Digital Newspapers
November
Nov. 9 Classroom Ready Research Strategies
Nov. 16 Creating an NHD Performance
Nov. 30 Creating an NHD Documentary
December
TBD Creating an NHD Website
Dec. 14 Creating an NHD Exhibit
January
Jan. 4 Preparing the Annotated Bibliography & Process Paper
Jan. 12 Preparing for the Contest
February
Feb. 22 Turning Feedback into a Revision Plan
On-Demand PD
On-Demand PD
On-Demand PD
New to History Day, historical thinking, or historical research? Check out our On-Demand PD series to learn more. Renewal units awarded.
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Asking & Answering Historical Questions
Zoom Recording Part 1 ,
Online Research & Digital Literacy
Establishing Historical Context
Primary Source Analysis: Agency
Primary Source Analysis: Perspective
Zoom Recording Part 1
Descriptive v. Analytical Writing
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Yearlong Training
Yearlong Training
Thanks to funding from the Montana 250 Commission, NHD MT is recruiting Montana teachers of grades 6-12 to join a cohort that will receive training in historical research & argumentation, primary source analysis, National History Day, and founding principles. Apply by January 9.
Fall 2026 Newsletters
Fall 2026 Newsletters
Guiding Student Research: An Educators Workshop at the Montana History Conference
In this workshop for educators, two of Montana’s rock star History Day Teachers, Cynthia Wilondek from Bigfork High School and Taylor Olsen from Harlowton High School, will share strategies and hands-on activities for having students search for, select, analyze, and contextualize primary sources while researching Montana places and events.
September 24, 2026
9:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
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