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Superintendent Arntzen Encourages Registration for OPI’s Summer Institute by June 9
HELENA - Superintendent Elsie Arntzen will close registration for the Office of Public Instruction’s (OPI) Summer Institute on June 9, 2024. The Summer Institute will be held in person at Montana State University from June 17 through 20. This year’s theme is Hope, Teach, Learn, Ready. Over 150 sessions will be offered by OPI staff and other educational experts. The four keynote speakers are:
- Randy Russell - The Three Ships: Relationships, Leadership, and Partnerships
- Jo Boaler - Limitless Learning: Learn, Lead, and Live without Barriers
- Mary Anne Moran and John Clements - Navigating the Future: Harnessing the Power of Montana’s Graduate Profile
- Zelphine Smith-Dixon - Inclusive Leadership: The Heart of the Matter and A Tiered Framework of Supports: Keeping Students First
“The Summer Institute reflects my Montana Hope initiative, which focuses on student well-being and family engagement in education,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “This is a partnership between parents, teachers, and school leaders to emphasize academic achievement. Register today for this great learning opportunity on improving student outcomes for children of all abilities.”
There is a registration fee of $69 per person. Educators can receive two graduate credits through Montana State University and the University of Montana if 30 hours of Summer Institute sessions are attended and an essay is completed. To earn graduate credit, a fee of $250 is required. Educators can receive professional learning units for licensing at no charge but cannot receive both Professional Learning Units (PLUs) and university credit. To register for the Summer Institute please click here.
For more information, please contact Tammy Lysons, CETA Unit Manager at Tamara.Lysons@mt.gov, or (406) 431-2309.
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