Earn MT Professional Learning Units!
Brightways Learning is providing 2 virtual sessions to earn your professional learning units on October 17-18, 2024.
All sessions are 1 hour long for an opportunity to earn 1 PLU credit for each you attend.
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Deb holds a Master's in Education, Bachelors in Forestry, Natural Resource Conservation, and Secondary Science teaching certification from the University of Montana. She is one of the founders and the current Executive Director of Watershed Education Network (WEN). WEN is a partner with Brightways Learning for the RISE Challenge Big Sky Program and she serves as an instructor and coach. Deb has over twenty five years of science teaching, nonprofit leadership, and citizen science education experiences to bring to a myriad of education programs. She is a writing team leader with Oregon State University's YEA Clmate Change Curriclum Project. She enjoys wandering in creeks and rivers, hiking, skiing, sailing,and spending time with family, and friends.
Thursday, October 17, 2024:
2:00 - 3:00 PM MST
This past summer, the devastating consequences of natural hazards were abundantly clear. Severe storms, including tornadoes in Eastern Montana, swept through the state, uprooting trees and leaving communities without power for extended periods. Wildfires burned significant areas, consuming resources, forcing evacuations, and polluting the air. Few areas were spared from the destructive forces of nature. For educators, these distressing events can serve as powerful catalysts for authentic student learning experiences. The free, statewide RISE Challenge Big Sky program offers a unique opportunity to engage middle and high school students in Project-Based and Place-Based Learning (PBL). By combining civics and STEAM, this program can be easily aligned to education standards in any content area and provides ongoing coaching to support every student team’s success. The RISE Challenge equips students with lifelong, durable skills as they conduct research, connect with community stakeholders and industry experts, collaboratively develop projects, and communicate their processes and outcomes. Every student team can be eligible for funding to implement their project, along with the chance to win prize money at the annual spring Summit competition. Join us to discover how to leverage these recent events to inspire and empower your students through the RISE Challenge!
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Amy has more than two decades of experience in K-12 education, including English Language Learning, classroom teaching, Lead Teacher, and School Counselor. She has a Bachelor’s in Linguistics, a K-8 Type B Teaching Certification, and a Master’s in K-12 School Counseling. She has worked in youth development since she started in education. Looking at the youth and the world around them has been a passion for her as she focuses on supporting youth. She continues learning from top leaders in the youth development field. Currently, she leads Kaleidoscope Connect events with both youth and adults in the United States and Canada. She also provides support and supervision to Regional Leaders throughout the state of Alaska as they implement the Integrative Youth Development framework and related activities in their areas. Amy provides a fresh look at youth development as she continues to work in multiple school districts and youth and tribal organizations in Alaska and outside the state.
This session is in partnership with and hosted by MTPLC.
Friday, October 18, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 AM MST
Self-regulation is crucial in fostering healthy relationships and promoting physical, behavioral, and emotional well-being. Developing self-regulation and cultivating healthy relationships can help students more effectively engage and succeed in the classroom, school, and broader community.
During this engaging session, you will elevate your self-awareness to create purposeful, calm, and safe environments where everyone feels respected and supported. You will learn to engage and provide intentional relational interactions that respect individual boundaries, buffer adversity, and mitigate trauma.
Using our “Regulated & Ready Quick Reference Guide,” you will have the chance to practice some proven regulation techniques that you can use with students and for yourself.
You'll leave feeling inspired to embrace the power of co-regulation to cultivate thriving students and a safe learning environment!