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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

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

Trauma-Informed Practices
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16149
Description

This course is for elementary and middle school teachers to learn about trauma-informed practices they can implement in their classroom. We will cover the following topics: an overview of what causes trauma; behavioral principals to help us shift to a trauma-informed lens; and stategies to implement in your classroom to support students with trauma. Additionally we will cover second hand trauma and how to take care of yourself.

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Elementary Middle School
Credits Available
2.00 OPI Credits
2.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Trauma-Informed Practices   Mar 20, 2024

Armed Intruder Training - Ponderosa-Newman-Orchard Staff
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16157
Description

The course is designed to maximize the efforts between school district staff and SRO’s to afford the best chance of survival and minimize casualties in an armed intruder incident. It will address the choices for evacuation, first aid and engaging the intruder.

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Elementary
Credits Available
4.00 OPI Credits
4.00 Trade Credits
4.00 Step-Up Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Armed Intruder Training - Ponderosa-Newman-Orchard Staff   Dec 6, 2023

Armed Intruder Training - Miles Ave.-Washington-Central Heights Staff
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16158
Description

The course is designed to maximize the efforts between school district staff and SRO’s to afford the best chance of survival and minimize casualties in an armed intruder incident. It will address the choices for evacuation, first aid and engaging the intruder.

Tags
Elementary
Credits Available
4.00 OPI Credits
4.00 Trade Credits
4.00 Step-Up Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Armed Intruder Training - Miles Ave.-Washington-Central Heights Staff   Jan 10, 2024

Armed Intruder Training - Poly Dr.-Boulder-Rose Park Staff
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16159
Description

The course is designed to maximize the efforts between school district staff and SRO’s to afford the best chance of survival and minimize casualties in an armed intruder incident. It will address the choices for evacuation, first aid and engaging the intruder.

Tags
Elementary
Credits Available
4.00 OPI Credits
4.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Armed Intruder Training - Poly Dr.-Boulder-Rose Park Staff   Jan 24, 2024

Armed Intruder Training - Meadowlark-Burlington-Big Sky Staff
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16160
Description

The course is designed to maximize the efforts between school district staff and SRO’s to afford the best chance of survival and minimize casualties in an armed intruder incident. It will address the choices for evacuation, first aid and engaging the intruder.

Tags
Elementary
Credits Available
4.00 OPI Credits
4.00 Trade Credits
4.00 Step-Up Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Armed Intruder Training - Meadowlark-Burlington-Big Sky Staff   Feb 7, 2024

Armed Intruder Training - Arrowhead Staff
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16161
Description

The course is designed to maximize the efforts between school district staff and SRO’s to afford the best chance of survival and minimize casualties in an armed intruder incident. It will address the choices for evacuation, first aid and engaging the intruder.

Tags
Elementary
Credits Available
4.00 OPI Credits
4.00 Trade Credits
4.00 Step-Up Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Armed Intruder Training - Arrowhead Staff   Feb 21, 2024

Canva MAGIC Studio ** West High Staff Only**
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16181
Description
No description provided.
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High School
Credits Available
2.00 OPI Credits
2.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Canva MAGIC Studio   Dec 5, 2023

Tape Diagrams Through the Grades
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16182
Description

Would you like to better understand how to help students use the Read-Draw-Write process and tape diagrams as "tools to make sense and solve"? Through various activities, you will learn more about the progression of tape diagrams throughout the grades. We will engage in the Read-Draw-Write process in a way that supports student learning. Participants will have time to apply what they learn in their own EM2 lessons.

BRING: Your current EM2 Teacher's Guide and Laptop/Device

Tags
Elementary
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (2 of 2 total)
Section 1
Tape Diagrams Through the Grades   Jan 8, 2024
Section 2
Tape Diagrams Through the Grades   Jan 25, 2024

EM2 LEARN Component: Routines, Discourse, Engagement and Accessibility
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16183
Description

This 3 hour training will focus on the LEARN component of EM2. Strategies for engagement, pacing transitions, discourse, and partner work will be explored. A few tips on accessibility, the UDL's and the Problem Sets will also be shared.

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

Tags
Elementary
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
EM2 LEARN Component: Routines, Discourse, Engagement and Accessibility   Jan 23, 2024

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302 courses total.

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