November is National Education month and the week of November 13-17 is American Education Week.
I had favorite educators throughout all of my schooling, but a teacher I will call Amy was probably my most influential. She was a high school English teacher and also taught journalism and yearbook, but it was her personal story that inspired me the most.
In her teens, Amy was out with friends and family boating on the lake. She decided to dive in to take a swim, not realizing the shallow depths of the water. She hit her head and was instantly paralyzed from the neck down; but Amy never let this stop her in life. She overcame her lifelong disability in many ways: becoming a teacher, advocate, mom, and an inspiration to others.
I have taken her story along with me throughout life. It has inspired me personally and has also given me the inspiration I needed to encourage my students daily to work hard, improve themselves, and never give up.
November is a month to intentionally celebrate teachers, but don’t forget to celebrate them, every month of the year - at the GTCC, we CELEBRATE YOU!
Important Dates
November 8, 2023: OPI’s Accreditation Professional Development Session Small/Rural Schools
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - See agenda below
January 11, 2024: Spring Chapter Chat Book Study Begins (RSVP)
We will be reading the book, “Kids Deserve It! Pushing Boundaries and Challenging Conventional Thinking” by Adam Welcome - 2024 GTCC Keynote Speaker - See flier below
January 17, 2024: New Teacher Check-In (RSVP)
Whether you are a new teacher, or a new teacher in the Golden Triangle Curriculum Cooperative, join us for our Winter Session, New Teacher Check-In! There will be new learning, time for collaboration, giveaways, treats & lunch will be provided!
February 6, 2024: Library Educator Roundtable (RSVP)
This event is for all library educators in the cooperative. We will have speakers, relevant library education topics, collaboration, and discussion.
OPI’s Accreditation Professional Development Session
Small/Rural Schools
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/81835799078pwd=NnVDMlpSOHp2NS82d2ttcXVocVZtZz09
TOPICS:
Deep Dive into the Criteria Reference Guide Rubrics and Sample Evidence to Evaluate
AGENDA:
Welcome – Crystal Andrews, Director of Accreditation and Licensure
Improvement Cycle – Michelle Price, Accreditation Specialist
Criteria Reference Guide – Michelle Price, Accreditation Specialist
ISAP Components – Ellery Bresler, Accreditation Specialist
Accreditation Platform Template – Ellery Bresler, Accreditation Specialist
Deep Dive & Sample Evidence – Accreditation Team
Next Steps - Crystal Andrews, Director of Accreditation and Licensure
NEXT SESSIONS: NOVEMBER 13- Helena/Hybrid
IEFA- OPI IEFA Team
Student Performance- OPI Accreditation Team
