1. MMSTI Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative Monday, 2 August 2010 ~ Carroll College Helena, MT

2. Governor Brian Schweitzer 2 Montana Math and Science Initiative http://www.mathscience.mt.gov/

3. Howard Gobstein 3 Science and Mathematics Teacher Imperative http://www.aplu.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=584

5. State-Wide Systematic Data Collection 5 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

6. 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 http://www.nas.edu/bose

7. Discussions 7 Race to the Top: Dennis Parman Montana Digital Academy: Robert Currie Creating a Communications Plan: Jim Foley Building Strong Preparation Programs and Support Systems for Educators: Denise Juneau Examining 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

8. Panel Discussion 8 Teachers' and School Leaders' Evaluation Systems: Vision for a State Framework Facilitator and Moderator: Dennis Parman Panelist: Teresa Burson: Curriculum Administrator, Helena Public School District Marco Ferro: Montana Education Association/Montana Federation of Teachers Darrell Rud, Executive Director, School Administrators of Montana Mark Thane, Regional Director, Missoula County Public Schools

9. Formulating Next Steps 9 Group Discussion