MMSTI
Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative
Tuesday, 30 November 2010 ~ Carroll CollegeHelena, MT
Welcome2
President Thomas TrebonCarroll College
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Overview and Introductions
President Royce EngstromThe University of Montana
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Brief Updates
Elementary Math Coaching: David Yopp, Montana State University
Middle School Master’s in Mathematics:
Rick Billstein, The University of Montana
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Initiative 1:
Broadfield ScienceElisabeth Swanson, Larry Baker, and Paula
LutzMontana State University
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In
intiative 2
P-20 Pilot Project: The University of Montana and Missoula County Public
SchoolsChris Comer and Bobbie Evans, The University of
Montana; Mark Thane, Missoula County Public Schools
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GROUP DISCUSSION
Next Steps
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Howard Gobstein9
Science and Mathematics Teacher Imperativehttp://www.aplu.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=584
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State-Wide Systematic Data Collection
I. 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)
II. Demand: Office of Public Instruction Recruitment Retention Report
III. 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
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Discussions
Race to the Top: Dennis ParmanMontana Digital Academy: Robert CurrieCreating a Communications Plan: Jim FoleyBuilding Strong Preparation Programs and
Support Systems for Educators: Denise JuneauExamining 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
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Panel Discussion
Teachers' and School Leaders' Evaluation Systems: Vision for a State Framework
Facilitator and Moderator: Dennis ParmanPanelist:Teresa Burson: Curriculum Administrator, Helena Public
School District Marco Ferro: Montana Education Association/Montana
Federation of TeachersDarrell Rud, Executive Director, School Administrators of
Montana Mark Thane, Regional Director, Missoula County Public
Schools