Professional Development Workshops

Region III CSPD has a number of workshop opportunities listed on their web site at www.msubillings.edu/cspd. Check it out and see if any of them work for you and see all the details.

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06/03 06/07	Montana Writing Project's 2013 "The Common Core & IEFA" in Billings, MT at Billings Skyview High School ~three graduate credits/ Application due April 30, 2013 (20 participants max.) Get the application here: “The Common Core & IEFA” Application *View the flyer here: MWP Summer 2013 Flyer
06/04 06/05	Singapore Math Workshop in Billings, MT at MSU-B Learn how Singapore Math instruction fits into the common core expectations and current and/or new materials. *View the flyer here: June 4-5 Singapore Math Flyer *Register online here: June 4-5 Singapore Math Workshop Registration
06/10 06/11	“Integrating Primary Source Documents to Study Contemporary American Indian Issues” at MSU-B in Billings, MT ~See the informational flyer here: Contemporary American Indian Issues Flyer ~Register online here: Contemporary American Indian Issues Registration
06/10 06/11	Inquiry Based Science in Billings, MT at the Hilton Garden Inn This session is a repeat of the ACE March 4th PIR in Lockwood for those who were not able to attend that day. ~See the flyer here for details: Inquiry Based Science Flyer ~Register online at the following link: Inquiry Based Science Registration
06/10 06/28	Montana Writing Project's 2013 "Summer Institute" in Billings, MT at Billings Skyview High School ~seven graduate credits / Payment due May 31, 2013 *Get the application here: MWP Summer Institute 2013 Application *View the flyer here: MWP Summer 2013 Flyer
06/19 06/20	Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in Billings, MT / Location TBD *View information about the workshop here: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) *For information updates check the website at www.msubillings.edu/smart
06/20	Introduction to the ELA and Literacy CCSS: Shifts, Content, and Practice in Laurel, MT at Best Western Yellowstone Crossing / for teachers K-12 This session will provide participants with an introduction to the key shifts required by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Literacy. ~Access the flyer at the following link: Introduction to the ELA and Literacy CCSS Flyer ~Register online here: Introduction to the ELA and Literacy CCSS Registration
06/24 - 06/26 or 08/12 - 08/14	ActivLearning with ActivInspire Workshops at Huntley Project Schools in Worden, MT Presented by Promethean ActivInspire certified trainers Mark Branger, Technology and Assessment Director at Huntley Project Schools, and Wendy Strauch, Technology Integration Specialist for Laurel Public Schools, this summer in workshops for new and intermediate Promethean ActivInspire users. ~View the workshop flyer for details and registration: 2013 ActivInspire Workshops ~If you have questions, contact the trainers at: activlrng@gmail.com
07/29 - 07/30	Rocky Mountain Conference for PreK to 3rd Grade Educators in Billings, MT at Billings Hotel and Convention Center *Visit the website with all the information here: Rocky Mountain Conference for PreK to 3rd Grade Educators
07/30	CCSS for Mathematics: Exploring the Instructional Shifts, Learning Progressions, and Critical Areas in Laurel, MT for K-12 math teachers / This session will focus on an introduction to the key instructional shifts in mathematics and implications for the classroom. ~View the workshop flyer here: Math Instructional Shifts ~Register online here: Math Instructional Shifts Workshop Registration
08/05 - 08/06	Civics Education Institute sponsored by the Montana Office of Public Instruction at the Capitol Building in Helena, MT / The Institute is open to middle school and high school educators in Social Studies, History, and Government. The Institute is free of charge - two lunches, a reception, classroom materials, and a $50.00 travel stipend for those traveling to Helena will be provided.(Limit 50) ~Visit the following link to get the details and to register: Civics Education Institute
“Mathematics Common Core Professional Academies On Mathematical Practices” at MSU-B in Billings, MT / The Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. ~View the details here: Math Common Core Workshops ~Register online here: Math Common Core Workshop Registration
	08/05 - 08/06	Grades 6-12 (Lisa Scott, Presenter)
	08/07 - 08/08	Grades K-5 (Angel Zickefoose, Presenter)
Summer 2013 iTeach Workshops at the Big Horn Resort, Billings, MT / Space is limited, so sign up early ~View the workshop flyer here: Summer 2013 iTeach Workshops ~Visit the web site and register online here: iTech Training and Professional Development Services
	08/06 - 08/07	Integrating Best Practices, Next Practices and Online Resources into the K-8 Common Core Math Classroom
	08/12 - 08/13	Google Drive, Calendar, Hangout and More!
	08/14 - 08/15	Common Core State Math Standards: Improving Number Sense and Addition & Subtraction Fluency in K-3
Whole Brain Teaching Summer Workshop in Columbus, MT Elementary School presented by Chris Biffle, Director of Whole Brain Teaching ~ Learn more about this workshop here: Columbus Whole Brain Teaching Workshops ~Learn more about Whole Brain Teaching here: Whole Brain Teaching Website
	08/13	Introduction and Review of Whole Brain Teaching Techniques
	08/14	Train the Trainer for experienced users of Whole Brain Teaching that want to teach others – limited to 20 people today only

Study Applied Behavior Analysis at Montana State University Billings ~The information about these online graduate courses is available at the following link: Applied Behavior Analysis Courses

Online Curriculum for Middle School instructors & Curriculum Developers: Information is available at the following link: "Medicines in My Home"