December 2019
Volume 1
Issue 5
By: Alyssa Cliver
Golden Triangle Curriculum Cooperative Director
“Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.” - Lady Bird Johnson
The holidays are upon us and with that, comes excitement and anticipation. The holidays for many, though, bring much more than that.
From, thetraumainformedteacher.com article, “The Holidays, School, and Trauma”::
“Sometimes holiday breaks from school are filled with tension, stress, and unpredictability. The structure and safety of school are gone. Sometimes there’s sadness that loved ones aren’t around to celebrate – possibly due to incarceration, divorce, abandonment, health issues, or death.”
Curriculum Revision:
12/9 - Library
12/10 - Science
12/16 - Health Enhancement
1/7 - World Language
1/13 - Music
1/14 - Technology
Mark Your 2020 Calendars!!!
1/21/20 - New Teacher Institute and Orientation
4/30/20 - Spring Leadership Conference
8/17/20 - Fall In-Service and Keynote Speaker
“It would be almost impossible to try to describe every possible scenario that your students might encounter over the holidays, but it IS possible for us, as teachers, to be aware that these kinds of things happen, even if they aren’t talked about.”
Be cognizant of our students’ and their families needs during the holidays and be aware of what they may be facing.
From the Golden Triangle Curriculum Cooperative to you and your families - wishing you a relaxing, plentiful, and memorable holiday season.
Curriculum Revision - new subject areas starting soon!
World Language: January 7, 2020
The Arts - Music: January 13, 2020
Technology/Media Literacy: January 14, 2020
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.
Contact Brianna at brianna@gtccmt.org OR call (406) 434-2745 to register.
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
(406) 239-1437
Brianna Hansen, Secretary
(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
Book Recommendation: “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover
“Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she’d traveled too far, if there was still a way home...”
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When we reach 200 likes, we will be drawing a name to win a gift package!