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MSTA (Science)
Big 4 Physics - Interleaving Main Concepts for Maximum Retention Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM329
Building Home Made Rockets in the ClassroomMichael WalzThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM321
Building Home Made Rockets in the ClassroomMichael WalzFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM321
Case studies on how to teach Fire ScienceJeannie Chipps
Kari Hinkle
Suzi Taylor		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM329
Citizen Science: Getting Started or Taking it to the Next LevelSuzi TaylorFriday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM320
Citizen Science in Prescribed Burn LandscapesLiz Burke
David Tuss		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM329
Designing and implementing makerspaces as a gateway to careers in emerging technologiesMolly IversenFriday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM320
Earth Science Share-A-ThonSean McAndrewsThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM323
Field Trip Clean Water Treatment Great FallsMichael WalzThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM321
Field Trip Waste Water TreatmentMichael WalzFriday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM321
Growing Plants in the classroom on Earth, Moon or Mars and beyondMichael WalzThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM321
Growing Plants in the classroom on Earth, Moon or Mars and beyondMichael WalzFriday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM321
Hands-on Solar System Modeling you will Remember and Understand! Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM327
How (and Why) to Bring Science Olympiad to Your ClassroomSuzi Taylor
Jeannie Chipps		Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM322
Life Sciences Share-a-ThonAmber LloydThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM324
Meet Them, Move Them: Making Sense of NGSS through Ladderized ApproachVryann James Sison Vryann James SisonThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM324
Mindset: Are you Fixed or Growth and Its Integration into the science classroomMichael WalzThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM321
Mindset: Are you Fixed or Growth and Its Integration into the science classroomMichael WalzFriday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM321
Mr G Science Show - Best Demos forever! Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM327
MSTA Business MeetingSuzi TaylorThursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM322
MSTA Keynote Speaker Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAuditorium
New Science Teachers' Networking BreakfastSuzi TaylorThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM322
New Teachers Teaching in the Science classroomMichael WalzThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM321
New Teachers Teaching in the Science classroomMichael WalzFriday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM321
Opportunities for Science TeachersMichael WalzThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM321
Opportunities for Science TeachersMichael WalzFriday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM321
Physical Science Share-a-ThonVryann James Sison Vryann James SisonThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM327
Project Learning Tree - Explore your Environment at Giant Springs ParkLaura Hajek
Liz Burke		Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMOffsite
Quantum Adventure: Unlocking Tiny World for K-12 StudentsVryann James Sison Vryann James SisonThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM320
SPARKing Student Research: Bringing Public Health and Air Quality Science into the ClassroomKayla Chipongian
Anna Kiley		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM323
Sustainable Climate Solutions (for a climate change unit in middle or high school)Steven Riccio``
Felicia King Felicia King
Felicia King Felicia King		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM320
Teaching the Periodic Table (Chemistry) to 4th - 9th grade (10-11-12?) studentsMichael WalzThursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM321
Teaching the Periodic Table (Chemistry) to 4th - 9th grade (10-11-12?) studentsMichael WalzFriday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM321
The Traveling Planetarium: Bringing the Universe to Your Students — AM Session #1Ryan Hannahoe Ryan HannahoeThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMAux Gym
The Traveling Planetarium: Bringing the Universe to Your Students — AM Session #2Ryan Hannahoe Ryan HannahoeThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMAux Gym
The Traveling Planetarium: Bringing the Universe to Your Students — AM Session #3Ryan Hannahoe Ryan HannahoeThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAux Gym
The Traveling Planetarium: Bringing the Universe to Your Students — AM Session #4Ryan Hannahoe Ryan HannahoeThursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMAux Gym
The Traveling Planetarium: Bringing the Universe to Your Students — PM Session #1Ryan Hannahoe Ryan HannahoeThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMAux Gym
The Traveling Planetarium: Bringing the Universe to Your Students — PM Session #2Ryan Hannahoe Ryan HannahoeThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMAux Gym
The Traveling Planetarium: Bringing the Universe to Your Students — PM Session #3Ryan Hannahoe Ryan HannahoeThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMAux Gym
The Traveling Planetarium: Bringing the Universe to Your Students — PM Session #4Ryan Hannahoe Ryan HannahoeThursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMAux Gym
Using Phenomenon and Inquiry In Science Lab ExperiencesT.J. Umemoto T.J. UmemotoThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM323
Virtual: MSTA Keynote Speaker  Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMVirtual
Why Videos Won't Replace Teachers: Using questions to elicit student thinking Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM323
MSCA (School Counselors)
Durable Skills Aren’t “Soft”: Promoting What Graduates Actually Need Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMAuditorium
It's Real: Teens and Mental Health for MS and HS Compared to Signs of SuicideTracy Rassley Tracy RassleyFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMVirtual
Making Dual Enrollment Work: Leveraging the Future Ready Payment in Montana Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM310
Section 504 in the Real World: School Counselor Roles, Rural Realities, and Practical GuidanceAlli Bristow Alli BristowThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMVirtual
Virtual: Durable Skills Aren’t “Soft”: Promoting What Graduates Actually Need  Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMVirtual
MLA (Library)
From Classroom to Campus & Beyond: K-12 & Academic Librarians Empowering Montana Learners Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM220
Law for School LibrariansShelley O'Rourke Shelley O'Rourke
Jen Hossack		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM220
MIEA (Indian Education for All)
Hitting the Powwow TrailMike JettyFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM219
IEFA Resources in a MAST landscape Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM219
Invasive Species Education Through an IEFA LensMEGAN HOYER MEGAN HOYERThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM219
Mitakuye Oyasin – We Are All Related - Making relatives in Montana through IEFA Implementation.Mike JettyThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM219
MT Indian Ed for All Educational Field Trips to First Peoples Buffalo Jump State ParkAndy Keller
Alysa La Plante		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM219
Native Language and Culture Resources for All Content Areas Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM219
Please Mind the Gap Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AMVirtual
Reclaiming Native Culture, Imagery and History in Popular School Culture Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM219
Teaching Treaties Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMVirtual
MCTM (Mathematics)
Active Learning Stratagies in PrecalcNannah MyersThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM303
Algebra Empowered: Turning Intervention into Achievement with MTDAJacquie Teasdale
Virg Hale Virg Hale		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM303
Are We Implementing the Standards… or Just Saying We Are? Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM301
Building Financial Literacy: A Hands-On 10-Step Pathway for grades 1-8+ Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual
Building Thinking Math Classrooms with The Painted Cube ActivityKymn Van Dyken Kymn Van DykenThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM302
Charge Your Math Classroom with Global Learning!Jake WarnerThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM303
Designing Mathematics for Every Learner: Using a Neurodevelopmental Lens to Increase Access Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM301
Facilitation of Student Uptake in the ClassroomChristopher LinhartThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM302
Finding Joy in Mathematics Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM303
How to curate cool math stuff. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM303
How to spreadsheet (and why). Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMSouth Lab
Integrating Student Data Into Amplify Classroom LessonsKurt ShepherdThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM302
Let’s do math! The Montana Math Teachers’ CircleFrederick PeckThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM234
Making negative numbers meaningful using contexts and representationsFrederick PeckThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM303
Math as a Lens for Our Stories: Cultivating Curiosity with Data (K-5) Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM303
Math Minds: Engaging, Research-Based Approaches to How the Brain Learns MathHolly Burwell Holly BurwellFriday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM302
Math Teaching Practices - Episode 4: A Discourse on DiscourseBrent McClain Brent McClainFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM301
Math Teaching Practices – Episode 6: Bridging Procedural Fluency and Conceptual UnderstandingBrent McClain Brent McClainFriday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM301
Math with Bad DrawingsBen Orlin Ben OrlinThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMAuditorium
MCTM Annual MeetingJake WarnerThursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM303
Moving Toward Doing in Math and ScienceChristopher LinhartFriday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM301
Pattern, Play, and Purpose: Beadwork as a Gateway to Mathematical Thinking Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM303
Precision Targeting: Using MAST Topic-Only Goals to Bridge Gaps for Grades 6 - 8Jacquie TeasdaleFriday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM302
So what is MCTM anyways? Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM305
STEM Sparks: Real-World Problem Solving for Young Learners Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM209
Supporting Proficiency-Based Learning in Math Classrooms: Lessons from Glacier HSMarcella Flannigan
Bethany Shehan
Anthony Lapke		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM301
The Eight Habits of Highly Effective Math StudentsHolly Burwell Holly BurwellFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM302
The GOAT of all Math ProblemsHolly Burwell Holly BurwellThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM302
To Zero, or Not to Zero, That is the Question….Brent McClain Brent McClainFriday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM301
Virtual: Math with Bad Drawings  Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMVirtual
Wait what? Algebra tiles in HS? Is that a thing? How does it work? And why should I try it? PART - 1Brent McClain Brent McClainThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM301
Wait what? Algebra tiles in HS? Is that a thing? How does it work? And why should I try it? PART - 2Brent McClain Brent McClainThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM301
What Happens After You Teach It: A Blended Math Toolkit for Middle and High SchoolMarcella Flannigan
Tim Felke		Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMNorth lab
Where Does an “A” End and a “B” Begin?Brent McClain Brent McClainThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM301
MCSS (Social Studies)
Beyond Borders: Ecological Stewardship as a Pathway to Peaceful CoexistenceDori GerberThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM214
Bozeman Trail: Conflict on the Frontier and Other SimulationsMary ZuchowskiThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM213
Bringing History Alive for Children!Jodi Delaney Jodi DelaneyThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM212
Building Democracy: Jewish Contributions to Expanding Religious Liberty Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM213
Civics Matters - Now More Than Ever!Sandra Oldendorf Sandra OldendorfThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM213
Clark on the YellowstoneArmand LohofThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM215
Democracy Dies: The Fall of the Roman RepublicKevin Oshnock Kevin OshnockThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM213
Eastern Montana Museum Educator GuideSabre Moore Sabre MooreThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMVirtual
Heart Mountain Relocation center in World War II Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM215
How to Argue… like a Historian: Explore the Guide to Student Research and Historical ArgumentationHailey HancockThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM213
Igniting Civic Curiosity: Expanding Civics Beyond the Classroom with Free Programs for Students & TeachersKate Koenig
Annie Zavitz		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM212
Imperial Geography of the Americas Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM214
Implementing Civic Online Reasoning Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM212
Lewis and Clark in the ClassroomNorman AndersonThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM216
Lewis on the Maris River going east.Armand LohofThursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM215
MCSS Business MeetingBruce WendtThursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM212
Montana Athletes Who Made History, Vol 1Heather TorrenceThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMVirtual
Montana Stories of the Land - Montana History Text and (Free) Resources at Your Fingertips and Ready to Use in Your Classroom Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM212
Montana Suffrage History with MusicMary ZuchowskiFriday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM212
More Than a History Project: Real Research, Student Voice, and National History DayThomas Johnson
Hailey Hancock		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM215
MTLWV Civics Education: Mock Election, Media Literacy, Nitty Gritty of Voting and Suffrage Timeline LessonsRebecca JohnsonThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM213
New Trends in American PoliticsKevin Oshnock Kevin OshnockThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM215
Pandemonium on the Prairie: A Story of Crime & Consequences in the Montana Fur Trade (1833–1851)Heather TorrenceThursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMVirtual
Primary Soures in Teaching Montana History Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM213
Sacagawea Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM215
See It, Question It, Connect It: High Engagement Strategies for All TeachersDon Jenkins Don JenkinsThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM212
Social Studies Issues Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM212
Soundtrack of War: Analyzing World War II Through Music and Primary SourcesMary ZuchowskiThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM213
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide PreventionSarah Eckman-Wade Sarah Eckman-WadeThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM217
Teaching the Copper Kings: Technology and High Finance in Montana HistoryBrenda Wahler Brenda WahlerThursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM212
The 2026 Midterm Elections: A Deep DiveKevin Oshnock Kevin OshnockFriday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM213
The Chinese Experience in Montana - Historical Society Footlocker Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM215
The End of ImperialismKevin Oshnock Kevin OshnockFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM213
The Great Falls: Lewis and Clark's Great RoadblockNorman AndersonThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM216
The History Museum & Research Center in Great Falls, MT Resources for TeachersMegan Sanford
Ashleigh McCann		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM212
The Importance of Naval WarfareKevin Oshnock Kevin OshnockThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM212
Themes: Organize Your American History ClassBruce WendtFriday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM212
The Montana Constitution RoadshowRylee Sommers-Flanagan Rylee Sommers-FlanaganThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM217
Through a Child's Eyes - MT Historical Society Footlocker Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM217
Through Evelyn’s Eyes Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM217
Transforming Your Practice to Persist and ThriveMar Cano Mar Cano
Nick Salmon Nick Salmon		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM312
Transportation in Montana - From boats and feet to ":skunk wagons" Part 1 Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM215
Transportation in Montana - Part 1 - from feet to water and wagons. Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM215
Transportation in Montana - Part 2 - From Railroads, muddy roads, highways and Interstates to Airlines Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM215
Virtual: MTLWV Civics Education: Mock Election, Media Literacy, Nitty Gritty of Voting and Suffrage Timeline Lessons  Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMVirtual
We the People: The Montana ConstitutionJulia Gustafson
Susan Byorth Fox		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM212
What could go wrongArmand LohofThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM215
World War I Student EngagementMary ZuchowskiFriday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM212
MCEE (Economic Education)
Bring the Stock Market to Life in Your ClassroomDax SchiefferThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM311
Forge Your Future: Building Seamless Dual Enrollment Pathways from Classroom to CareerJaime Middleton Jaime MiddletonFriday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM311
Games, Candy, and Wealth, Making Econ/Personal Finance FunDax SchiefferThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM311
MATELA (English Language Arts)/WPUBS (Writing Projects)
ACT Overview Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM207
Aesthetic Literacy: An Interdisciplinary, Inquiry-based Approach to InstructionJulia Cruse
Jan Clinard Jan Clinard		Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM230
A Guide to Portfolios as Alternative Assessments of Students' LearnignBeverly Chin Beverly ChinFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM206
Building Belonging: Supporting English Language Learners Through Community, Culture, and Connection (K–8)Kyndra Campbell Kyndra CampbellThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM230
Creating Curiosity: How Anticipation Guides Encourage Students to Read, Question and ReflectBeverly Chin Beverly ChinThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM206
Designing AI-Resistant Writing Tasks That Build Authentic Student Thinking and VoiceSheila Mei Pocdol Sheila Mei PocdolFriday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM206
Elevating the Essay: Mastering Writing Foundations and College Writing Readiness with EdReady EnglishJacquie TeasdaleThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM207
From Screen to Story: Using Student Voice and AI-Powered Tools to Hook Reluctant ReadersAndy Rowse
Marcella Flannigan		Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM228
Growing Writers, Growing People: "This I Believe" Essays and the Journey of Self-DiscoveryDANA HARING DANA HARINGFriday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM206
Increasing Joy and Engagement in WritingLindsey Moses Lindsey MosesThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM207
Know Your Audience--An Essential Element in Persuasive WritingBeverly Chin Beverly ChinFriday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM206
Making Linguists of Language Students: Columbia School Tool/Task Instrumental Theory of Linguistics Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM206
MATELA Business MeetingAllison Wynhoff OlsenThursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM206
MATELA Executive Board MeetingAllison Wynhoff OlsenThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM206
Practical Strategies for Teaching with CommonLitDANA HARING DANA HARINGFriday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM230
Spiral Review That Sticks: A Simple System for Lasting Growth Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM206
Stronger Together: Using a Shared K–12 Writing Scope to Engage Reluctant WritersAustin Ransom Austin RansomFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM207
Teaching Readers through Inquiry: Opening a Unit with Art, Music, and Background KnowledgeRebecca Chatham-VazquezThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM206
Text Sets Present a Fuller Picture: Mixing Historical Fiction and Nonfiction Young Adult Novels in the Secondary ELA ClassroomRebecca Chatham-VazquezThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM206
Uncovering the Hidden History of the Electric CityKen RobisonThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM206
Why I Write Black HistoryKen RobisonFriday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM205
Writing Coaches of Montana: A Community Volunteer Program that Supports Students as Writers and Thinkers in Your ClassroomsBeverly Chin Beverly ChinThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM206
MALT (Foreign Languages)
Acquisition Driven Instruction: Teaching with Somos, Nous Sommes and Wir SindBrooke GardnerFriday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM204
Are We Having Fun Yet? Games for Language AcquisitionAdrienne Barnes Adrienne Barnes
Hugh Kingery		Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM203
Beyond the Classic Kahoot Quiz: Activating Schemata Through an Inductive Teaching Approach Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM202
Brain Breaks and Games Galore Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM204
“Building Lifelong Learners: Strategies for Teaching and Teachers” Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM602 ORCHESTRA
“Building Lifelong Learners: Strategies for Teaching and Teachers” Part 2Thai WilliamsThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM602 ORCHESTRA
Empowering Intercultural Voices Through Music and Art with Two UDL-Based French Lessons for Any World Language Classroom Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM202
Heuristic Learning: Fostering Creative Thinking in the English Classroom Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMVirtual
Integrating Grammar and Culture into Instruction Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM203
Let’s Dance! Teach Students an Easy Circle SalsaAdrienne Barnes Adrienne BarnesFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM202
Let's negotiate: Information gap and spot the difference activitiesTabitha SmailFriday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM204
National Board Certification for World Language Teachers Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM203
Spread Your Wings: A Spanish class for teachers Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM204
The Gift of the Bitterroot – IEFA in World Language, TPR, and StorytellingAdrienne Barnes Adrienne BarnesFriday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM203
Understanding the 2026 Montana World Language State StandardsTabitha SmailFriday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM204
Visual Voices: Using Graphic Novels to Transform the French Classroom Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM203
MAEA
AI Bootcamp Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM501
Alphabet BowlsKim Jette Kim JetteThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM503
Basic Use, Care, and Maintenance for Electric KilnsKelly Seitz Kelly SeitzFriday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM503
Celtic knott name tag Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM503
Ceramic Surfaces Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM502
Clay in Any ClassroomKelly Seitz Kelly SeitzThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM502
Collaging with Gelli ArtsAutumn ElliotThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM501
Continued Conversations: DEI & A in the 2026 Art RoomJennifer Combe Jennifer Combe
Mara Pierce
Michael Cassins
Cortni Harant		Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMOffsite
Dichroic Glass Cabochon and Copper Wire WrapAutumn ElliotFriday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM504
Dip, Stamp, Repeat: A hand-printed fabric workshopMonica Thompson Monica ThompsonThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM503
Dry 2D Needle FeltingBonny Beth Luhman Bonny Beth LuhmanThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM504
From Research to Classroom: Artistic Behavior Modeling in Practice Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM501
How to Make Panic Look Like Progress, and Other Advice from the Front Lines of Leadership Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMAuditorium
Igniting Ideation: Strategies to Spark Creative Thinking Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM501
In Harmony with the Land: Pine Needle BasketmakingJennifer Combe Jennifer CombeThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM504
Learning to start one's own pottery business and create a unique product using both slab work and wheel thrown piecesLisa BottiThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM503
MAEAAutumn ElliotFriday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMOffsite
"Our Mosaic, Our Community: Individually We Aspire, Together We Excel!"James Turner James TurnerThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM502
Personalized image transfer Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM503
Playful Practices for Deep Reflection and CritiqueAbi Paytoe Gbayee Abi Paytoe GbayeeThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM504
Reimagining Curriculum Design with Standards and MetaphorsAbi Paytoe Gbayee Abi Paytoe GbayeeThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM504
Site Learning Opportunity at C.M. Russell MuseumSarah Adcock
Geoff Stocking		Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AMOffsite
Suminagashi & Contemporary Paper Marbling Lesson PlanBonny Beth Luhman Bonny Beth LuhmanThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM501
Thinking of creativity through a fresh lens Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM502
Virtual: How to Make Panic Look Like Progress, and Other Advice from the Front Lines of Leadership  Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual
Wango Tango Let's ZentangleSusan SupolaThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM502
GENERAL
AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to KnowRachelle Dené Poth Rachelle Dené PothThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM313
Amplify Classroom, It's Not Just For MathKurt ShepherdThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM230
A Tour of the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMOffsite
Avoiding Schoolslop: Rethinking How We Assess and Teach in the AI WorldMaria Andersen Maria AndersenFriday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMVirtual
Become a Padlet Power UserDeborah Rinio Deborah RinioThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM313
Behavior Management & Classroom Management for Real ClassroomsAmanda Tramill Amanda Tramill
Amanda Blair Amanda Blair		Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM312
Beyond the Basics: Building Blended Learning Systems That Stick for DCP TeachersMarcella FlanniganFriday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM313
Beyond the Map: Teaching and Thriving in Rural MontanaMary ZuchowskiFriday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM230
Building and Using Chatbots with Learners Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM313
Building Bridges: Managing Competency Questioning in SupervisionArianna Vokos Arianna VokosFriday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM201
Building Sentences, Building Writers: Writing Instruction for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Complex Support Needs Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM210
Burnout Starts Early: A Theory Based Approach to Supporting New Teachers and School Counselors Through Developmental Support and Emotional RegulationAlli Bristow Alli BristowFriday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMVirtual
Cinematography Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM230
Classroom-Ready Visual Supports for Academic, Social, and Behavioral OutcomesThai WilliamsThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM312
Classroom-Ready Visual Supports for Academic, Social, and Behavioral Outcomes Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM312
Coffee Culture and Preparation ScienceTom CubbageThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM318
"Connecting Classrooms: Romanian Culture, Language, and Traditions for Montana Educators"Daniela PinneoThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM230
Create A Stellar YearbookLiz SchwartzThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMVirtual
Creating Body Confident SchoolsAshley Malyevac
Katie Glennie
Ilse Smith
Jessi Peterson		Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM201
Cultivating Classroom EngagementAbigail Hansen Abigail Hansen
Rachel Cutler		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM201
Cultivating Wellbeing: Principles and Practice from Positive PsychologyTammy Tolleson-KneeFriday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM312
Customizing AI: Crafting Tools That Support Your Teaching GoalsCaitlin ByersThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM318
Developing Cultural Identity: Exploring Our Core Values & BeliefsJackie WootenFriday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM210
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM601 BAND
Ethical DilemmasMatthew SchertzFriday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM601 BAND
Feedback as Fuel via Dialogue that Connects—Every Day, Over Time, for Life ...Marmee Morin Marmee MorinThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM210
Google's NotebookLM: Grounded AI for EducatorsEmily Freeman Emily FreemanThursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM210
Happiness Through the TiersTammy Tolleson-Knee
Dylan Wright Dylan Wright		Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM314
High-Impact Strategies for DCP Teachers Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM314
How can museums help teachers, students, and schools?Katherine Hodge Katherine HodgeThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM210
Humanities Montana FREE Speakers in the Schools Programs for EducatorsJohn KnightFriday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM210
Intro to Montana Youth Challenge AcademyEleanor Wintersteen Eleanor WintersteenFriday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM310
Knowing Myself to Better Connect with Students, Educators, and the CommunityJackie Wooten
Laveta Weatherington Laveta Weatherington		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM601 BAND
Know Thyself: Building Your Professional RoadmapAshley Archambault Ashley ArchambaultThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMVirtual
Know Your Refuge: Caring For Your Own Mental Health as an EducatorMaria Munro-Schuster Maria Munro-SchusterThursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM312
Leading with Strength: Positive Education Tools for High School Students' Leadership and Career DevelopmentTammy Tolleson-KneeThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM312
NEW Teacher Rights and Expectations (Non-Tenured doesn't mean you shouldn't be treated as a professional!)Tom CubbageThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM318
Nicotine and Our Youth: Educator Strategies for Prevention and SupportJessica BrownThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM312
Peace Education for Children and Youth: Resources and Real Stories to Foster a More Peaceful WorldMelissa Efta Melissa EftaThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM211
Polyester Plate Lithography Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM501
Pull Your Share Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM319
Pyrography: the art of wood burningNatalie Nicolson Natalie NicolsonFriday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM313
Raising Highly Capable KidsCharla Bunker
Kerry Klein		Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM310
Reframing Dyslexia as a Hyper-abilityJeffery CongerThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM319
Regulate First, Teach Second: Practical Strategies to Reduce Behaviors and Increase Student Engagement Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM319
School Supports with Federal FundsRichard Hanley
Justine guthrie
Kimberly Rebich		Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM601 BAND
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools--Be An Inclusion Champion!Terri Norman Terri NormanThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM317
Support your Early Career Educators (New Teacher Supports)Tom Cubbage
Stephanie Olson		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM318
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide PreventionTracy Rassley Tracy RassleyFriday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMVirtual
Teacher Leadership Institute - Personalized Professional Development Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM201
Teacher Leadership Institute (TLI) - Personalized Professional Development Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMVirtual
Teaching for MTDAKatie LearyThursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM318
The Bad News Brain: Why It’s So Damn Hard to Focus on the Positive and How Educators can Pursue HappinessJohn Sommers-flanagan John Sommers-flanaganFriday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM601 BAND
The In-Between Perspective: Insights from MSU Pre-Service Teachers on Teaching and LearningAspiring Educators MSU Aspiring Educators MSU
Maya Aquilar		Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM319
The Secret to Your Happiest, Healthiest and Most Successful Life Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM317
The THRIVE Framework: Connecting Humanity and Innovation in EducationRachelle Dené Poth Rachelle Dené PothThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM310
TLI Meet Up for Past & Present Fellows Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM201
Train the Teacher: Modern School Threat Response Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM317
TRS 101: Teachers' Retirement System BasicsJohnelle SedlockThursday, October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM601 BAND
TRS Ready, Set, Retire!Lexi NewcomerThursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM601 BAND
Using Alternative Instructional Methodology to Increase Student Engagement in Teaching & LearningDr. Jesse Randy Hale Dr. Jesse Randy HaleThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMVirtual
Using Improv with Youth to Cultivate Strengths and Navigate AnxietyTammy Tolleson-KneeFriday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM318
Using Mastery-Based Grading Practices in a Traditional Grading System Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM329
Virtual and Extended Reality (XR/VR) Exploration for Your ClassroomCaitlin Byers
McKenna Akane McKenna Akane		Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM313
Visual PhonicsArle LohofThursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM313
What Museum of the Rockies offers to teachers and schoolsKatherine Hodge Katherine HodgeThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM211
Working with Students Experiencing HomelessnessJody Earlene RichardsThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM313
Elementary Education
Best Practice in the Resource Room Building Life Skills, Confidence and Family EngagementIrika Genoguin-Tobias Irika Genoguin-TobiasFriday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM325
Building Relationship as Foundation of Behavior ManagementRosel Joy Dalisay Rosel Joy DalisayFriday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMVirtual
Classroom Management through Movement and FunJody Earlene RichardsThursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM325
Conservation Kids Reader Program Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM325
Find It in 60 Seconds: Using Kidspod to Bring Free, Safe Podcasts Into Your K–6 ClassroomRachel Lacy Rachel LacyFriday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMVirtual
Hands on messy, sneaky, collaborative learning at its finest!Amanda Tramill Amanda Tramill
Amanda Blair Amanda Blair		Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM327
How to appropriately teach IEFAAmy GrantThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM325
Little Historians, Big Ideas: Using Primary Sources in K–5 ClassroomsDon Jenkins Don JenkinsThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM325
Number Sensible Strategies for Comparing Fractions - a units-based approachAaron NachazelThursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM325
Place-Based Learning & IEFA Environmental Projects: Integrating through the Curriculumconnie michael connie michaelFriday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM325
STEM-ulating Activities for People and the Planet Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM325
Supporting Multilingual Learners: Scaffolds and Strategies for Language and Literacy DevelopmentLindsey Moses Lindsey MosesThursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM209
The Power of Presence: How Daily Interactions Shape Student Success Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMVirtual
UDL Meets AI Literacy: Supporting Every LearnerRachelle Dené Poth Rachelle Dené PothThursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM317
Early Childhood Education
Meltdowns in the Classroom: Brain-based Strategies for Self-regulationGia LaForge Gia LaForgeThursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM317
Meltdowns in the Classroom: Brain-based Strategies for Self-regulation Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM317
Teaching Math Facts in the Primary Classroom Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM317