November 2019
Volume 1
Issue 4
By: Alyssa Cliver
Golden Triangle Curriculum Cooperative Director
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
- John Dewey
October was a busy month for curriculum revision and work with member schools. November looks to be the same! In looking ahead, I’d like to ask, what are you thankful for? I am thankful for educators of our member schools who put students first and work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of our students. I am thankful for the wonderful teachers that take time away from their classrooms to do the most important work of our cooperative - curriculum revision. And, I am thankful for all of the support staff in our member schools; your work is priceless!
Upcoming Dates
Curriculum Revision:
11/4 - Science
11/5 - Library
11/12 - Health Enhancement
12/9 - Library
12/10 - Science
12/16 - Health Enhancement
1/7 - World Language
1/13 - Music
1/14 - Technology
Science, library, and health enhancement will all continue curriculum revision in November.
If you teach one of these subject areas, check with your administrator to see if you can join. We meet at the 3D International from 9:00 - 2:30 and enjoy a nice lunch while there.
New Teacher Institute & Orientation
Whether you are a new teacher in the field of education, or a new teacher in the Golden Triangle Curriculum Cooperative, this institute is for you!
*Engagement Strategies
*Using the Standards
*Networking with teachers from member schools
*Best Practice Teaching Strategies
*Hands-on Learning
*Creating a Positive Learning Climate
*Giveaways, Treats & Play Education BINGO!
*5 OPI Renewal Units will be awarded to attendees.
*Catered lunch will be served.
*No fee for GTCC member districts.
January 21, 2020
9:00 - 3:00
3D International Restaurant
(Great Falls)
For questions or to register:
Alyssa Cliver, Director
alyssac@gtccmt.org
(406) 239-1437
Brianna Hansen, Secretary
brianna@gtccmt.org
(406) 434-2745
Summer Institute - Call for Instructors!
The Golden Triangle Curriculum Cooperative is successful because of educators who are willing to teach a course, collaborate with fellow members, and support professional development. Summer Institute instructors will receive a $1500 stipend for their planning and teaching time.
The co-op can provide lodging/travel reimbursement as needed.
To propose a Summer Institute offering, contact Brianna @ (406) 434-2745 or brianna@gtccmt.org
AP Textbook Samples AVAILABLE!
The GTCC has AP textbook samples from MacMillan Publishers in the following subject areas. If you would like to check them out, go to our website: https://www.gtccmt.org/ and click “GTCC Library” at the top -OR- go to: https://www.gtccmt.org/gtcc-library. Follow the directions and you will be able to check out the materials.
Advanced Language & Literature: For Honors and Pre-AP English Courses
American Government: Stories of A Nation
America’s History
Calculus for the AP Course
College Physics for the AP Physics 1 Course
Environmental Science for the AP Course
Foundations of Language & Literature
Literature & Composition
Myers’ Psychology For the AP Course
The Practice of Statistics for the AP Exam
Ways of the World: For the AP World History MODERN Course
Book Recommendation: “Leading the Evolution: How to Make Personalized Competency-Based Education a Reality” by Mike Ruyle
“Engaged students can have a tremendous impact on the overall evolution of a school -- in fact, without student impact, initiatives are bound to fail. By redesigning educational systems, schools can move from reactive to proactive mode, and begin to examine and undertake the much more fundamental changes necessary to engage all students in deeper and productive learning.”
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When we reach 200 likes, we will be drawing a name to win a gift package!