Two More PD Opportunities

Golden Triangle Curriculum Cooperative Summer Courses

Montana Historical Society Teacher Leaders in History are providing two exciting courses in through Golden Triangle. 

2512: Beyond Dates: Enhancing Literacy with Historical Research Projects

• Instructor: Hali Richmond, Jessica Van Kerkhove, Vicky Nytes
• Dates: July 14-15, 2025
• Location: Shelby Public Schools Admin Building - 1010 Oilfield Avenue, Shelby, MT 59474
• Time: 8:30-5:00, both days, with a 1-hour lunch break
• Target Audience: 4-12
• Cost: $45 (GTCC members) & $110 (non-members) 
• Credits: 15 OPI Renewal Units (included) OR 1-semester college credit through MSU-N (for an additional $200) 
• Special Instructions: Bring a laptop/tablet. 
• MSU-Northern Syllabus

This multi-grade level, two-day professional development course is designed to equip educators with the skills and strategies necessary to enhance literacy through engaging historical research projects. Moving beyond the traditional memorization of dates and events, this course emphasizes the development of critical thinking, research skills, and literacy competencies, while encouraging increased engagement. Participants will learn and take away effective teaching strategies that can be directly utilized in the classroom.

2513: Teaching Montana History in Any Classroom

• Instructor: Ron Buck
• Dates: July 16-17, 2025
• Location: Great Falls College MSU - 2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls, MT (Room G45/G46)
• Time: 8:30-5:00, both days, with a 1-hour lunch break
• Target Audience: K-12
• Cost: $45 (GTCC members) & $110 (non-members) 
• Credits: 15 OPI Renewal Units (included) OR 1-semester college credit through MSU-N (for an additional $200) 
• Special Instructions: Participants need to bring a wireless device such as a laptop, or Chromebook, and a water bottle to stay hydrated. 
• MSU-Northern Syllabus

Struggling to weave lessons together and connect standards? This course is your solution. Learn to seamlessly integrate Montana history into ANY subject and master Indian Education for All (IEFA) lesson creation. Throughout this course, you will build your personal "lesson arsenal" of engaging, ready-to-use plans! Learn all that you can from an energetic Montana History Teacher Leader and start your new school year off with a bang!

If you have questions or need support with registration, please contact: brianna@gtccmt.org

Important Notes

• Each 2-day course will run from 8:30am - 5:00pm daily with a 1-hour lunch break.

• ATTENDANCE: All participants must be present for the duration of both days, all day. Partial credit will not be given.

• Register with a summer-accessible email and cell phone number. This allows instructors to communicate before the course date.

• If courses do not have at least 10 participants by May 19th, the course will be canceled and participants will be refunded their registration fees.

• Purchase orders are accepted as payment when a purchase order number is included. 

Registration Policy

Upon registration, you will be redirected to pay securely online using PayPal, Venmo, a personal check, or your credit card. Note: Charges will be posted as Shelby Public Schools LEA for GTCC.

REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT ONLY! 

No refunds or partial credit will be given.