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Supporting Readers with Informational Text

[course description] This course is a reading methods course for any teacher who wishes to deepen students' comprehension and engagement with challenging informational text. This course will teach you how to help any reader by modifying lesson structure, teaching and modeling comprehension strategies, and employing fix-up strategies when comprehension breaks down. _Note: This course was formerly titled Supporting Readers with Textbooks._ This course is for 3rd-8th Grade Teachers. Created by ...
Supporting Readers with Informational Text

Introduction to Gifted Students

[course description] Gifted students, also referred to as high ability or high potential learners, are often overlooked or misunderstood due to lack of understanding. This course will cover basic characteristics of gifted students. Sub-populations of high ability students will also explored. The first step in better supporting exceptional students is understanding who these students are. Created by Estee Aiken, Associate Professor, University of Montana Western "_The class was very helpful i...
Intro to Gifted

Using Writing to Teach Critical Thinking

[course description] This course is designed to help you keep your expectations high while supporting your students in developing as thinkers through questioning techniques and writing. Your awareness of the depths of knowledge required to perform tasks and how to shape questions will help you guide your students to independent, higher-level thinking. Created by Lorrie Henrie-Koski, retired Billings teacher and director of Elk River Writing Project "_Great course! Easy to navigate and learne...
Using Writing to Teach Critical Thinking

Introduction to Gifted Students

[course description] Gifted students, also referred to as high ability or high potential learners, are often overlooked or misunderstood due to lack of understanding. This course will cover basic characteristics of gifted students. Sub-populations of high ability students will also explored. The first step in better supporting exceptional students is understanding who these students are. Created by Estee Aiken, Associate Professor, University of Montana Western "_The class was very helpful i...
Intro to Gifted

Using Writing to Teach Critical Thinking

[course description] This course is designed to help you keep your expectations high while supporting your students in developing as thinkers through questioning techniques and writing. Your awareness of the depths of knowledge required to perform tasks and how to shape questions will help you guide your students to independent, higher-level thinking. Created by Lorrie Henrie-Koski, retired Billings teacher and director of Elk River Writing Project "_Great course! Easy to navigate and learne...
Using Writing to Teach Critical Thinking

Reading Between the Lines: Close Reading Strategies for Secondary Schools

[course description] Participants in this course will understand the purpose of teaching Close, Analytical Reading of Informational Text in their classes and will step through the process of creating a lesson to use in their classroom. Applicable to all content areas. Created by Kate Peterson, Helena Public Schools "_I thought this course was really created with teachers in mind._" —Elementary teacher, Helena, MT [user rating] User Ratings: 3.6[3.6 stars]
Close Reading Strategies for Secondary

Digital Accessibility Fundamentals

[course description] This course covers the basics on how to make digital content accessible and how to check and fix accessibility issues in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro. Sub-topics include headings, lists, formatting text, hyperlinks, videos, and pictures. Perfect for anyone just getting started with digital accessibility or needing a review! Created by Jessica Bryant and Tara Dempsey, OPI "_This was a terrific course; thank you! I really like the fact that I can work at my own pace._" —...
Accessibility Fundamentals

Integrating the Arts to Reduce Student Tobacco Use

[course description] This course highlights how the arts can support Tobacco Use Prevention Programs and provides you specific ways to incorporate arts into your curriculum by providing lesson plans and family outreach opportunities. Created by Kris Minard, OPI Tobacco Education Program Specialist and Willard Alternative School in Missoula, MT "_This was a great course !! Very informational and offers valuable current ideas._" —Bonner teacher [user rating] User rating: 3.7 [3.7 stars]
Reduce Student Tobacco Use

Supporting Readers with Informational Text

[course description] This course is a reading methods course for any teacher who wishes to deepen students' comprehension and engagement with challenging informational text. This course will teach you how to help any reader by modifying lesson structure, teaching and modeling comprehension strategies, and employing fix-up strategies when comprehension breaks down. _Note: This course was formerly titled Supporting Readers with Textbooks._ This course is for 3rd-8th Grade Teachers. Created by ...
Supporting Readers with Informational Text

Building the Foundation of Data Literacy

[course description] This introductory course provides insight into data literacy and data analysis strategies for teachers and administrators in Montana. With the goal of supporting and extending continuous improvement for all PK-12 students, this course aims to provide you with skills and protocols to use data in ways that can be immediately implemented in the classroom. Created by Romola Bernard, Montana State University, & Cari Russell, Educational Consultant. [user rating] User Rating: ...
Foundation of Data Literacy

What is the Goal of Teacher Evaluation?

[course description] "What is the Goal of Teacher Evaluation?" has been created to provide introductory information for all educators within the state of Montana to better understand fundamental paradigm shifts in current teacher evaluation systems within any given school or school district. The current Board of Public Education statute reflects a positive shift to supporting educators in their individual professional journey to hone their craft as an educator. As of July 1, 2023, ARM 10.55....
Goal of Teacher Evaluation - #1 in series

Supporting MTDA Students as a Site Facilitator

This course is designed for counselors, teachers, administrators, and other staff serving as Site Facilitators in their local school for the Montana Digital Academy. Participants will learn how to establish an effective implementation in their building. In addition, they will learn about the supports that are implemented by MTDA staff.
MTDA Site Facilitator

Mentoring Montana Teachers 2.0!

[course description] This course provides baseline knowledge for collaborative mentoring of beginning teachers. Participants explore various mentoring roles, identify strengths and areas of expertise, and develop relational skills. They study strategies for supporting IEFA implementation and other initiatives. At this time, enrollment is limited to participants in MSU’s Montana Rural Teacher Project. Created by Jennifer Luebeck, Montana State University and Melissa Tovaas, School Services of...
MMT 2.0