MMSTI Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative Tuesday, 30 November 2010 ~ Carroll College Helena, MT

Welcome 2 President Thomas Trebon Carroll College

Overview and Introductions 3 President Royce Engstrom The University of Montana

Brief Updates 4 Elementary Math Coaching: David Yopp, Montana State University Middle School Master’s in Mathematics: Rick Billstein, The University of Montana

Initiative 1: 5 Broadfield Science Elisabeth Swanson, Larry Baker, and Paula Lutz Montana State University

In intiative 2 6 P-20 Pilot Project: The University of Montana and Missoula County Public Schools Chris Comer and Bobbie Evans, The University of Montana; Mark Thane, Missoula County Public Schools

GROUP DISCUSSION 7 Next Steps

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Howard Gobstein 9 Science and Mathematics Teacher Imperative

State-Wide Systematic Data Collection 11 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

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

Discussions 13 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

Panel Discussion 14 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