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Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative. Mmsti. Tuesday, 30 November 2010 ~ Carroll College Helena, MT. Welcome. President Thomas Trebon Carroll College. Overview and Introductions. President Royce Engstrom The University of Montana. Brief Updates. Elementary Math Coaching:
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Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative Mmsti Tuesday, 30 November 2010 ~ Carroll College Helena, MT
Welcome President Thomas Trebon Carroll College
Overview and Introductions President Royce Engstrom The University of Montana
Brief Updates Elementary Math Coaching: David Yopp, Montana State University Middle School Master’s in Mathematics: Rick Billstein, The University of Montana
Initiative 1: Broadfield Science Elisabeth Swanson, Larry Baker, and Paula Lutz Montana State University
Inintiative 2 P-20 Pilot Project: The University of Montana and Missoula County Public Schools Chris Comer and Bobbie Evans, The University of Montana; Mark Thane, Missoula County Public Schools
Next Steps Group Discussion
Howard Gobstein Science and Mathematics Teacher Imperative http://www.aplu.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=584
State-Wide Systematic Data Collection • Production: Annual Production by Major • Five Montana University System Campuses, Three Private Institutions, and Salish Kootenai College; • K-8 Elementary Education Majors • 5-12 Secondary Majors (Biology, Broadfield/General Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Mathematics) • Demand: Office of Public Instruction Recruitment Retention Report • Longitudinal Data: Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
Draft Conceptual Framework for New Science Education Standards • Carnegie Corporation funding two phases of work led by NRC and Achieve, linked by a joint work plan • Draft Conceptual Framework released July 12, public comment period ends today, August 2. • Council of State Science Supervisors held regional feedback meetings. Montana represented by: • John Graves, Science Education Professor MSU • Chris Olszewski, Curriculum Director Great Falls Public Schools • Key Consideration for MMSTI • Follow process and submit feedback during comment periods • Possibility of future changes in science standards & resulting impact on K-12 teacher preparation and professional development • Inclusion of engineering More information can be obtained at http://www.nas.edu/bose
Discussions • Race to the Top: Dennis Parman • Montana Digital Academy: Robert Currie • Creating a Communications Plan: Jim Foley • Building Strong Preparation Programs and Support Systems for Educators: Denise Juneau • Examining State Education Standards and Preparing for the Future: • Common Core Standards: Dennis Parman • Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) Mathematics Placement Test: Sharon O’Hare
Panel Discussion Teachers' and School Leaders' Evaluation Systems: Vision for a State Framework Facilitator and Moderator: Dennis Parman Panelist: Teresa Burson: Curriculum Administrator, Helena Public School District Marco Ferro: Montana Education Association/Montana Federation of Teachers Darrell Rud, Executive Director, School Administrators of Montana Mark Thane, Regional Director, Missoula County Public Schools