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302 courses total.

Apple Teacher Certification - iPad
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12078
Description

Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. This course allows teachers to build skills on an iPad that directly apply to activities with students in their classrooms. Teachers will learn to integrate tools available on the iPad to engage students in the curriculum. Teachers will complete exercises using a variety of Apple programs and earn badges after the completion of each set of tasks. Once

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Elementary High School Middle School
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Apple Teacher Certification - iPad   Asynchronous course.

Apple Teacher Certification - Mac
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12079
Description

Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. This course allows teachers to build skills on a Mac that directly apply to activities with students in their classrooms. Teachers will learn to integrate tools available on the MacBook to engage students in the curriculum. Teachers will complete exercises using a variety of Apple programs and earn badges after the completion of each set of tasks. Onc

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Elementary High School Middle School
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Apple Teacher Certification - Mac   Asynchronous course.

23-24 Google Certification Level 1
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12080
Description

Google Certification Level 1 entails self-training in the Google Suite for Education Platform and then taking a rigorous test. Participants will complete training as they see fit to achieve certification of passing the rigorous exam offered by Google for Education.

To learn more about learn more about the exam go to the Google Teacher Center; Google Teacher Center

  • This course does have step up credit app
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Elementary Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
3.00 Step-Up Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Asynchronous Testing   Asynchronous course.

Apple Teacher Certification - Swift Playgrounds
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12081
Description

Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. This course allows teachers to build skills and an understanding of Swift programming using Swift Playgrounds. Swift Playgrounds is a revolutionary app for iPad that makes learning Swift interactive and fun....Solve puzzles to master the basics using Swift - a powerful programming language created by Apple and used by thte pros to build today's most po

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Elementary High School Middle School
Credits Available
2.00 OPI Credits
2.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Apple Teacher Certification - Swift Playgrounds   Asynchronous course.

23-24 Google Certification Level 2
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12082
Description

Validate your expertise and advanced technology integration skills with the Educator Level 2 Certification. Completing the certification show proficiency in TPACK with the tools of Google Workplace which focus on Classroom, Meets, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, YouTube and how tools should successfully be integrated with curriculum for achieving learning goals.

The learning is all self paced and in a manner that suites your own learning style. You can talk with your TIS to learn optio

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Elementary Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
3.00 Step-Up Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Asynchronous Testing   Asynchronous course.

23-24 Google Educator Recertification Level 1
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12083
Description

Earning your first Google Certification is a triumph and one to celebrate but maintaining that certification is an important aspect of the journey of staying an accomplished TPACK teacher. Google Certification is only good for 36 months, and for good reason. Google Workplace is constantly updating its tools, pedagogical methods, and tools. The Google recertification course and credit is ONLY for learners who have earned their Google Certification 1 and 2 in prior terms and are to their 36-month

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Elementary Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
3.00 Step-Up Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Asynchronous Testing   Asynchronous course.

23-24 Google Educator Recertification Level 2
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12084
Description

Earning your first Google Certification and then level 2 is a huge deal and in BPS only 27 people have done so. But, keeping that ongoing commitment to innovative technology understanding is a triumph one must strive for. As a Google Certified Educator, one must unlearn, learn, and apply new understanding every 36 months by taking a rigorous recertification exam.

This course is a self-paced journey to learn the rigor of the requirements of Google Re-Certification 2 in a manner that the teache

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Elementary Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
1.00 OPI Credit
3.00 Trade Credits
3.00 Step-Up Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Asynchronous Testing   Asynchronous course.

Apple Teacher Portfolio Certification
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12085
Description

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 encourage

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Elementary High School Middle School
Credits Available
18.00 OPI Credits
6.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Apple Teacher Portfolio Certification   Asynchronous course.

Seesaw Ambassador Course 2023-24
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12086
Description

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.

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Elementary
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Seesaw Ambassador Course 2023-24   Asynchronous course.

Getting Started with Seesaw (Seesaw Learning Path)
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12087
Description

This course is for teachers who are new to Seesaw. This pathway will get teachers up and running on Seesaw to create engaging learning experiences that make thinking and learning visible. This is offered virtually through the Seesaw learning Hub, and teachers will work at their own pace. Teachers will create a free account of the Seesaw Learning Hub at learn.seesaw.me, then complete the courses in the Learning Path:

 * Getting Started
 * Deepen Learning

Teachers will receive a cer

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Elementary High School Middle School
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Getting Started with Seesaw (Seesaw Learning Path)   Asynchronous course.

Middle School Mondays
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 12091
Description

This is for MS new hires and their mentors .

Middle School Mondays is a training series dedicated to MS new hires. The continued professional learning series will provide time to collaborate with mentors, specialists, and peers.

Once a month a topic will be presented that will help you build towards accomplished teaching.

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Middle School New Hires
Credits Available
16.00 OPI Credits
16.00 Trade Credits
16.00 Step-Up Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (5 of 9 total)
Section 4
Supporting Multi-Lingual Learners Training   Dec 11, 2023
Section 5
Indian Education 101   Jan 8, 2024
Section 6
Trauma Informed Practices Training   Feb 12, 2024
2 additional sections meet after those listed above.

Indian Education For All - Level 1 Training for High School
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16106
Description

This three-hour course includes the general information about the law for Indian Educaiton, the seven Essential Understandings, tribes and reservations in Montana. Participants will explore lesson plans in their high school content areas using resources that have been examined and approved. We will aslo uncover the nature of cultural pedagogies. Lastly, we will discuss and share resources and ideas for creating classrooms that welcome ALL students' perspectives and home cultures.

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High School
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 3 total)
Section 3
Indian Education For All - Level 1 Training for High School   Dec 5, 2023

IEFA Level 2 Training (For non first year teachers only)
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16109
Description

In 1972, Montana rewrote its constitution, where Article X, Section 1(2) states, "The state recognizes distinct and unique cultural heritage of American Indians and is committed in its educational goals to the preservation of their cultural integrity". In 1999, the Montana Legislature passed House Bill 528 into law, which codified the constitutional intent as MCA 20-1-501. This law is known as Indian Education for All and states, Immediately after passage of Indian Education for All the Office o

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Elementary High School Middle School
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
IEFA: Level 2 Training - NON FIRST YEAR TEACHERS ONLY   Jan 30, 2024

Teaching Controversial IEFA Novels
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16110
Description

This three-hour course is designed to help develop the skills of critical thinking of meaningful engagement with a variety of IEFA novels. These books provide insights into different societies, traditions, and ways of life. They offer a window into the experiences and perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds. By reading cultural books, you can develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for different cultures, foster empathy and promote intercultural dialogue. The course will provide

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High School Middle School
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Teaching Controversial IEFA Novels   Dec 4, 2023

K-1 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - November 30, 2023
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16116
Description

This full day session will focus on K-1 math content and classrooms. Learning as a group, observing, and a post-reflective conversation will be held after observing. This day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application into our own classrooms.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.
Other educators are welcome to sign up

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Elementary Math
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
K-1 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations November 30, 2023   Nov 30, 2023

K-1 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - January25, 2024
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16117
Description

This full day will focus on K-1 math content and classrooms. Learning as a group, observing, and a post-reflective conversation will be held after observing. This day will provide opportunities for aollaboration and application into our own classrooms.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.
Other educators are welcome to sign up with prin

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Elementary Math
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
K-1 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - January 25, 2024   Jan 25, 2024

Grades 2-3 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - January 11, 2024
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16118
Description

This full day session will focus on Grades 2-3 math content and classrooms. Learning as a group, observing, and a post-reflective conversation will be held after observing. This day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application to our own classrooms.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.
Other educators are welcome to sign

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Elementary Math
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Grades 2-3 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - January 11, 2024   Jan 11, 2024

Grades 2-3 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - February 8, 2024
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16119
Description

This full day session will focus on Grades 2-3 math content and classrooms. Learning as a group, observing and post-reflective conversation will be held after observing. This day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application to our own classrooms.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.
Other educators are welcome to sign up w

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Elementary Math
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Grades 2-3 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - February 8, 2024   Feb 8, 2024

CLINICAL: Kinder Small Group Instruction w/ Foundational Skills
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16122
Description

A full day session with focus on kindergarten small group content and small groups in an observed classroom utilizing Wonders. We will be learning as a group, observing and will have a reflective discussion. The day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application in our own clssrooms. The content we will engage in is phonemic awareness, phonics and fluency within differentiated groups.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.

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Elementary Reading & Writing
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
CLINICAL: Kinder Small Group Instruction w/ Foundational Skills   Jan 18, 2024

CLINICAL: Kinder Writing
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16124
Description

The full day session will focus specifically on kindergarten writing. We will be learning as a group, observing and will have a reflective discussion. The day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application in our own classrooms. The content we will engage in is genre writing and implementing a writers workshop while lifting the rigor of kindergarten writing in our classrooms.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.

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Elementary Reading & Writing
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
CLINICAL: Kinder Writing   Feb 28, 2024

CLINICAL: Grades 1-2 Whole Group Instruction w/ Foundational Skills focusing on Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16126
Description

This full day session will focus on 1st/2nd grade whole group content in an observed classroom utilizing Wonders. We will learn as a group, observe, and have a reflective discussion. The day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application in our own clssrooms. The content we will engage in is fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.

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Elementary Reading & Writing
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
CLINICAL: Grades 1-2 Whole Group Instruction w/ Foundational Skills focusing on BLuency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension   Feb 21, 2024

Indian Education For All - Level 1 Training for Elementary
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16130
Description

Level One Indian Education for All (IEFA) training is for elementary teachers new to Billings Public Schools or teachers that have not had the training. This three-hour course provides a basic foundation for implementing IEFA in your classroom. It includes information about the distinct and unique cultures and heritages of Montana Amercian Indian Tribes. Participants will explore lessons in their grade level or specialized content areas using resources that have been examined and approved.

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Elementary
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (3 of 6 total)
Section 4
Indian Education For All - Level 1 Training for Elementary   Dec 7, 2023
Section 5
Indian Education For All - Level 1 Training for Elementary   Jan 11, 2024
Section 6
Indian Education For All - Level 1 Training for Elementary   Feb 22, 2024

CLINICAL: Grades 1-2 Differentiated Small Group Instruction focusing on Assessing Student Needs, Independent Practice, and Differentiation
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16132
Description

This full day session will focus on 1st/2nd grade small group content in an observed classroom utilizing Wonders. We will learn as a group, observe, and have a reflective discussion. The day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application in our own classrooms. The content we will engage in is assessing student needs, independent practice, and differentiation.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.

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Elementary Reading & Writing
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
CLINICAL: Grade 1-2 Differentiated Small Group Instruction focusing on Assessing Student Needs, Independent Practice, and Differentiation   Dec 13, 2023

CLINICAL: Grades 3-4-5 Writing focusing on Writer's Workshop and Units of Study
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16137
Description

This full day session will focus on 3rd/4th/5th grade Writer's Workshop content in an observed classroom utilizing Units of Study. We will learn as a group, observe, and have a reflective discussion. The day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application in our own classrooms. The content we will engage in is genres of writing, workshop model, and units of study components.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.

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Elementary Reading & Writing
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
CLINICAL: Grades 3-4-5 Writing focuing on Writer's Workshop and Units of Study   Nov 28, 2023

CLINICAL: Grades 4-5 Small Group Instruction
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16139
Description

The full day session with focus on 4th and 5th small group differentiated content and small group in an observed classroom utilizing Wonders. We will be learning as a group, observing and will have a reflective discussion. The day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application in our own classrooms. The content we will engage in is routines and best practice for teaching comprehension alonside writing to analyze with vocabulary instructin in differentiated groups.

Year 2 teac

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Elementary Reading & Writing
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
CLINICAL: Grades 4-5 Small Group Instruction   Dec 6, 2023

CLINICAL: Grades 4-5 Whole Group Instruction
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16140
Description

The full day session with focus on 4th and 5th reciprocal teaching with ELA discourse at the center. We will be learning as a group, observing and will have a reflective discussion. The day will provide oportunities for collaboration and application in our own classrooms. The content we will engage in is the Reciprocal Teaching routines and structure for student collaborative discussion and writing to analyze text.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum

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Elementary Reading & Writing
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
CLINICAL: Grades 4-5 Whole Group Instruction   Mar 13, 2024

Grades 4-5 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - January 23, 2024
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16141
Description

This full day session will focus on grades 4-5 math content and classrooms. Learning as a group, observing, and a post-reflective conversation will be held after observing. This day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application into our own classrooms.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority, other educators are welcome to sign up with principal approval. PD ONLY-NO CREDIT

Tags
Elementary Reading & Writing
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Grades 4-5 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - January 23, 2024   Jan 23, 2024

Grades 4-5 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - March 5, 2024
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16142
Description

This full day session will focus on grades 4-5 math content and classrooms. Learning as a group, observing, and a post-reflective conversation will be held after observing. This day will provide opportunities for collaboration and application into our own classrooms.

Year 2 teachers will be given priority, other educators are welcome to sign up with principal approval. PD ONLY-NO CREDIT

Tags
Elementary
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Grades 4-5 Clinical: Engaging in EM2 Content and Observations - March 5, 2024   Mar 5, 2024

EM2 LEARN Component: Pacing, Routines, Discourse, & Engagement - December 5, 2023
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16144
Description

In a survey given to K-5 teachers, pacing & time was a common struggle. This 3 hour training will focus on the LEARN component of EM2. Strategies for pacing, engagement, transitions, discourse, and partner work will be explored. Suggestions for material organization, prep, along with tips on accessibility and the Problem Sets.

Bring: Your upcoming EM2 Teacher's Guide and Laptop/Device

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.

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Elementary
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (2 of 2 total)
Section 1
EM2 Learn Component: Pacing, Routines, Discourse, & Engagement   Dec 5, 2023
Section 2
EM2 Learn Component: Pacing, Routines, Discourse, & Engagement   Dec 5, 2023

ST Math & EM2 Connections - April 4, 2024
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16146
Description

Connections are key to learning mathematics. How can we efficiently and effectively help students connect the visual puzzles of ST Math with the tools, strategies, and targets of EM? During this 3 hour session, you will learn when and how to Assign objectives, engage in ST Puzzle Connects & make a plan for authentically implementing ST Puzzle Connects.

Bring: Your upcoming EM2 Teacher's Guide & Laptop/Device

Year 2 teachers will be given priority. Subs will be paid by BPS Curriculum.

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Elementary
Credits Available
No credits.
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (2 of 2 total)
Section 1
ST Math and EM2 Connections   Apr 4, 2024
Section 2
ST Math and EM2 Connections   Apr 4, 2024

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