WORKSHOPS
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Tech Tools With Shelley!
April & May Workshops via Google Meet Join Shelley Emslie for a transformative series designed to empower Montana's educators by integrating cutting-edge technology and AI into your teaching toolkit. "Tech Tools With Shelley" offers a sequence of dynamic online workshops that provide hands-on experiences with AI applications and creative tools, enhancing your lesson plans and classroom engagement. Perfect for educators eager to innovate and inspire, each session is crafted to boost your technological prowess and unleash your creative potential in the digital age. |
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Understanding Dyslexia 101 a foundational understanding of dyslexia, how it is assessed and interventions/supports delivered in a general and special education setting
(Virtual) 1. Session 1: May 5 (4-5 PM) Dyslexia 101 2. Session 2: May 12 (4-5PM) Assessing for Dyslexia and Similar Disorders 3. Session 3. May 19 (4-5 PM) Interventions and supports for students with Dyslexia and similar disorders |
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Tech Tools With Shelley!
Helena, MT August 7, 2025 Ready to elevate your teaching and finally make AI your new favorite co-teacher? Welcome to a PD with creative, classroom-ready strategies using ChatGPT, Canva, Brisk, and Curipod—designed for real teachers, by a real teacher. Join Shelley for a transformative series designed to empower Montana's educators by integrating cutting-edge technology and AI into your teaching toolkit. "Tech Tools With Shelley" offers a dynamic workshop that provides a hands-on experiences with AI applications and creative tools, enhancing your lesson plans and classroom engagement. Perfect for educators eager to innovate and inspire, each session is crafted to boost your technological prowess and unleash your creative potential in the digital age. |
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Developing a Title I Desk Manual with Jack O'Connor
Missoula, MT at DeSmet Public School (In-Person Only) August 1, 2025 This workshop is focused upon developing a high-quality Title I program, which is a daunting task. Administrators and teachers need to be able to navigate the complex world of federal and state laws while meeting student needs. Districts must also be able to complete required Title I monitoring that occurs. This half-day session will give an overview of Title I law, help districts review their existing Title I plans, and help districts in developing a desk manual for its Title I program in the future. |
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Place-Based Making: IEFA and the Visual Arts Foundations, Function, Form, & Contemporary Art
August 7, 2025 in Big Timber, MT This workshop covers select tribal nations both within and outside of Montana, and their contemporary and historic relationship to place based materials, functionality, and aesthetics in visual art. The day will begin in the classroom, where participants will study the concept of aesthetics and aesthetic judgement from a cultural and place-based perspective, along with curriculum development. Then, the group will also participate in an immersive place-based art experience. The final portion of the day will take place back in the classroom, where participants will finish the day making art with Mr. Hoon. Secondary teachers and elementary teachers with or without an art background are welcome to join this dynamic workshop. Participants will have the choice to design IEFA lessons relevant to their classroom or make visual art. |