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