This training for BPS 3rd grade teacher will focus on learning multiplication facts in a way that is rooted in reasoning by developing procedural fluency on conceptual knowledge. Engaging students in multiplication fact strategies that use number relationships, benchmarks, conceptual understanding and flexibility is key to building fluency. Resources utilized will be our adopted Eureka Math Squared curriculum along with other resources on our BPS Simple Plan. This training will include resear

This training for BPS 3rd grade teacher will focus on learning multiplication facts in a way that is rooted in reasoning by developing procedural fluency on conceptual knowledge. Engaging students in multiplication fact strategies that use number relationships, benchmarks, conceptual understanding and flexibility is key to building fluency. Resources utilized will be our adopted Eureka Math Squared curriculum along with other resources on our BPS Simple Plan. This training will include research-based practices, hands-on activities, classroom "in-action" videos, along with diving deeper into our curriculum resources.

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Participants take on the role of a person and family in poverty. They go to work, school, and try to meet their needs during 4 simulated weeks lasting 15 minutes each and manage the experiences that arise through their days. The session ends with a debrief and some opportunities for community action.
Through this experience, participants can expect the following outcomes: Increase Empathy: While poverty can never be fully simulated, this experience provides a glimpse of the struggles and

Participants take on the role of a person and family in poverty. They go to work, school, and try to meet their needs during 4 simulated weeks lasting 15 minutes each and manage the experiences that arise through their days. The session ends with a debrief and some opportunities for community action.
Through this experience, participants can expect the following outcomes: Increase Empathy: While poverty can never be fully simulated, this experience provides a glimpse of the struggles and decisions faced. Increase Understanding: Along with a strong emotional experience, participants learn facts about life in poverty as well as contributing factors. Inspire Action: A debriefing session helps groups process the experience and focus their energy towards collaborative action.

In this 1-day workshop participants will learn how to establish and sustain comprehensive school safety efforts that attend to both physical and psychological safety. The workshop addresses critical components needed to develop, exercise, and evaluate safety and crisis teams and plans and conduct building vulnerability assessments. The model also integrates school personnel and community provider roles in providing school-based crisis preparedness and response activities. Additional topics addre

In this 1-day workshop participants will learn how to establish and sustain comprehensive school safety efforts that attend to both physical and psychological safety. The workshop addresses critical components needed to develop, exercise, and evaluate safety and crisis teams and plans and conduct building vulnerability assessments. The model also integrates school personnel and community provider roles in providing school-based crisis preparedness and response activities. Additional topics addressed also include media/social media, communication, reunification, students with special needs, culture, and memorials. After this workshop, participants will be better prepared to improve their school’s climate, student resilience, and crisis response capabilities of school personnel. With updated research and strategies, this workshop makes a clear connection between ongoing crisis prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery.

This 2-day workshop develops the knowledge and skill required to provide immediate mental health crisis interventions to the students, staff, and school community members who have been simultaneously exposed to an acute traumatic stressor. The knowledge and skill developed within this session also help to build a bridge to the psychotherapeutic and trauma-informed mental health response sometimes required to address challenges associated with trauma exposure. This workshop is an excellent course

This 2-day workshop develops the knowledge and skill required to provide immediate mental health crisis interventions to the students, staff, and school community members who have been simultaneously exposed to an acute traumatic stressor. The knowledge and skill developed within this session also help to build a bridge to the psychotherapeutic and trauma-informed mental health response sometimes required to address challenges associated with trauma exposure. This workshop is an excellent course for all mental health professionals in your district who provide mental health crisis intervention services

In this 1-day training, new teachers will better understand the structure of the district's adopted Eureka Math Squared (EM2) resource, and how to effectively utilize this with students. This training will prepare educators to leverage the resource components to improve engagement, teachability, and accessibility. Participants should leave this session knowing how to efficiently utilize the BPS Proficiency Scales, EM2 adopted resource, and the components & structure of an effective math bl

In this 1-day training, new teachers will better understand the structure of the district's adopted Eureka Math Squared (EM2) resource, and how to effectively utilize this with students. This training will prepare educators to leverage the resource components to improve engagement, teachability, and accessibility. Participants should leave this session knowing how to efficiently utilize the BPS Proficiency Scales, EM2 adopted resource, and the components & structure of an effective math block.

This workshop will focus on the multimodal tools and formative assessment features within Seesaw that help students make their thinking and learning visible. Teachers will learn how to utilize the multimodal tools within Seesaw to help students share their learning, and explore Seesaw activities that are already created that align with district adopted resources. We will also explore the formative assessment creation tool within Seesaw and teachers will have the opportunity to create formative a

This workshop will focus on the multimodal tools and formative assessment features within Seesaw that help students make their thinking and learning visible. Teachers will learn how to utilize the multimodal tools within Seesaw to help students share their learning, and explore Seesaw activities that are already created that align with district adopted resources. We will also explore the formative assessment creation tool within Seesaw and teachers will have the opportunity to create formative assessments to support our district adopted standards and curriculum.

During this interactive and hands-on Tech Summit teachers will participate in a variety of roundtable experiences and discussions centered around digital citizenship, effective technology integration and Artificial Intelligence in education. Teacher-led groups will focus on the technology standards of: Impact, Inclusive, Informed, Engaged, Balanced and Alert. Teachers will learn best practices and digital tools that support each standard, then have the opportunity to explore and create using a v

During this interactive and hands-on Tech Summit teachers will participate in a variety of roundtable experiences and discussions centered around digital citizenship, effective technology integration and Artificial Intelligence in education. Teacher-led groups will focus on the technology standards of: Impact, Inclusive, Informed, Engaged, Balanced and Alert. Teachers will learn best practices and digital tools that support each standard, then have the opportunity to explore and create using a variety of programs and tools.

Teachers will have the opportunity to learn about Newline interactive boards. We will share the basics of getting started with Newline boards, as well as an overview of best practices for using the boards to integrate seamlessly into classroom curriculum and instruction. Participants will have time to explore the board hands-on, as well as collaborate and share ideas with other participants. Teachers should bring a laptop so they can sign up for a Newline Engage Cloud account and learn how to na

Teachers will have the opportunity to learn about Newline interactive boards. We will share the basics of getting started with Newline boards, as well as an overview of best practices for using the boards to integrate seamlessly into classroom curriculum and instruction. Participants will have time to explore the board hands-on, as well as collaborate and share ideas with other participants. Teachers should bring a laptop so they can sign up for a Newline Engage Cloud account and learn how to navigate this resource. This class is available for 2 OPI renewal units. In order to receive credit, participants must complete this Google form after the training: bit.ly/NewlineAug

Apple Teacher Portfolio is a free professional learning program designed to support educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. This self-paced course allows teachers to build skills and an understanding of Apple tools on both Mac and iPad devices. Each phase of lesson planning as teachers build their Apple Teacher Portfolio offers a unique opportunity to design more meaningful learning experiences with iPad and Mac. When teachers build an Apple Teacher Portfolio, they’re encoura

Apple Teacher Portfolio is a free professional learning program designed to support educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. This self-paced course allows teachers to build skills and an understanding of Apple tools on both Mac and iPad devices. Each phase of lesson planning as teachers build their Apple Teacher Portfolio offers a unique opportunity to design more meaningful learning experiences with iPad and Mac. When teachers build an Apple Teacher Portfolio, they’re encouraged to integrate creativity into the lessons they teach every day to help students activate prior knowledge, explore topics more deeply, and apply their learning to the world around them.

Teachers will access the course through the Apple Education Center, and use Apple’s Everyone Can Create guides to plan, teach and reflect on lessons in each of the following modules: Activate, Explore and Apply. Once teachers have finished all lessons and earned a badge for each (9 badges total), they will be able to submit a portfolio of lesson examples and earn Apple Teacher Portfolio recognition.

Get started by signing into the Apple Education Center using your Apple ID. Navigate to the Learning Center > Build Your Apple Teacher Portfolio. When you have completed all badges and received approval back from Apple that you have earned your certification, submit proof of completion using this form (bit.ly/TurnInApple). Find more info and see the list of current Apple Teachers at bit.ly/BPSApple.

This day-long training is for middle school new hires and their mentors. It will be an introduction to the district, a meet and greet with mentors, and the many experts available to assist you in your teaching journey in Billings School District. You can expect to be more prepared to be a successful professional for BPS while also finding a rhythm for district digital systems. This is the perfect way to kick off your start at BPS or middle school.

This day will be welcoming and include lunc

This day-long training is for middle school new hires and their mentors. It will be an introduction to the district, a meet and greet with mentors, and the many experts available to assist you in your teaching journey in Billings School District. You can expect to be more prepared to be a successful professional for BPS while also finding a rhythm for district digital systems. This is the perfect way to kick off your start at BPS or middle school.

This day will be welcoming and include lunch and a cultural celebration hosted by our Multilingual and Indian Education for All departments.

This course will introduce teachers to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in education. Teachers will learn how AI technologies can enhance classroom instruction, personalize learning experiences, and streamline administrative tasks. Educators will also explore ethical considerations related to AI in education and how to integrate AI tools effectively into their teaching practices. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and s

This course will introduce teachers to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in education. Teachers will learn how AI technologies can enhance classroom instruction, personalize learning experiences, and streamline administrative tasks. Educators will also explore ethical considerations related to AI in education and how to integrate AI tools effectively into their teaching practices. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI technology to create engaging and innovative learning environments for their students.

This course is available only to teachers who have been invited to complete the Fast Track Seesaw Ambassador course by Traci Piltz and/or their administrator. In this course, teachers will accelerate their Seesaw skills and develop an understanding of resources and tools to support other teachers in their building. To successfully complete the course, teachers must access the content via the Seesaw Learning Hub and complete tasks within each module to demonstrate an understanding of the content.

This course is available only to teachers who have been invited to complete the Fast Track Seesaw Ambassador course by Traci Piltz and/or their administrator. In this course, teachers will accelerate their Seesaw skills and develop an understanding of resources and tools to support other teachers in their building. To successfully complete the course, teachers must access the content via the Seesaw Learning Hub and complete tasks within each module to demonstrate an understanding of the content. Upon successful completion, teachers must submit a certificate of completion to piltzt@billingsschools.org to receive OPI renewal units.

This course is only available to teachers who are CURRENTLY Seesaw Ambassadors or Seesaw Certified Educators. The Refresh course provides in-depth Seesaw knowledge and resources to Seesaw Community Members who are leaders in their schools. Teachers will register to take the course on the Seesaw Learning Hub using the link in their Seesaw Toolkit, then complete the course requirements. Teachers will receive a certificate of completion once the Refresh course is completed. IMPORTANT: In order to r

This course is only available to teachers who are CURRENTLY Seesaw Ambassadors or Seesaw Certified Educators. The Refresh course provides in-depth Seesaw knowledge and resources to Seesaw Community Members who are leaders in their schools. Teachers will register to take the course on the Seesaw Learning Hub using the link in their Seesaw Toolkit, then complete the course requirements. Teachers will receive a certificate of completion once the Refresh course is completed. IMPORTANT: In order to receive OPI credit for completing this course, teachers must email piltzt@billingsschools.org with their Refresh Course Certificate of Completion. Teachers will then need to complete an additional reflection activity and submit to Traci to receive 2 OPI renewal units.

This course introduces teachers to the history, traditions, and the annual events of Crow Fair. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary approaches to exploring how cultural processes and artifacts are produced, shaped, distributed, consumed and responded to in diverse ways. Through discussion, research and writing class members investigate these varied dimensions of culture; learn to understand them in their broader social, aesthetic, ethical, and political contexts. We will ask questions about tribal

This course introduces teachers to the history, traditions, and the annual events of Crow Fair. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary approaches to exploring how cultural processes and artifacts are produced, shaped, distributed, consumed and responded to in diverse ways. Through discussion, research and writing class members investigate these varied dimensions of culture; learn to understand them in their broader social, aesthetic, ethical, and political contexts. We will ask questions about tribal diversity, identity, and how this experience will allow feelings of integrity and pride connected with who Indigenous students are and with whom they identify in order to help them develop the self-esteem and self-confidence that will enhance their learning. We will also examine all of the complexities of modern day contemporary American Indian cultures and existence seeking to understand the ways cultures might influence much of the thinking and practire of American Indians today.