Golden Triangle Curriculum Cooperative

08/12/2026

The teachers I had the opportunity to connect with during our New Teacher Orientations in Great Falls and Cut Bank are truly top-tier! I’m so excited to see the positive influence these educators will have in our schools and the lasting impact they’ll make on students.

I wanted to share a few pictures from one of their favorite activities—a team scavenger hunt! The fun and collaboration led into meaningful conversations about metacognition, best practices, and practical tools that can help teachers make significant progress toward goal setting, student efficacy, and instructional goals that create lasting impact.

What an incredible group of educators! I can’t wait to see all they accomplish this year. 🍎

08/12/2026

The GTCC Fall In-Service brought many of our schools, administration, and teachers together for a wonderful day of learning with keynote speaker Katie Novak— who brought innovative ideas and models for research-based practices and lesson planning to broaden the impact and reach of standards driven lessons.
A big thank you to Katie for coming to Montana, and to all of our schools for their demonstration of school spirit and preparation for the 2026-2027 school year!

08/04/2026

Build, Launch, Create STEAM projects class. It was great to see all the creativity, collaboration, and competition among teacher participants!

07/27/2026

🚀 July GTCC Course Finale: We’re Ending With a Bang!
Join the GTCC Summer Institute as we close out our July courses with a bang — literally.
We’re launching rockets during our hands‑on STEM session at Great Falls College MSU!

📍 Location: Great Falls College MSU
📅 Dates: Wednesday–Thursday
🎉 Theme: High‑energy STEM exploration + professional development
🎓 Credit: OPI Renewal Units & College Credit available

Perfect for educators who want an unforgettable, high‑impact PD experience to take back to their classrooms.
Register Here:

Thank you for joining us this summer! Course Formats & Attendance All 2‑day courses run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 1‑hour lunch break. Full attendance is required for both days; no partial credit is awarded. Virtual courses require full and active participation on a computer with working aud...

07/22/2026

Our teachers just wrapped up Think It. Read It. Build It with Michelle Lindbloom! A two‑day interactive course at MSU-Northern, designed to bring critical thinking, literacy, and STREAM together through project‑based learning.
They left with practical strategies, adaptable project ideas, and a clear framework for designing STREAM experiences that grow confident readers and thinkers!

07/20/2026

Emergency Medical Response Training: CPR/AED/First Aid
Presenter: Kristina (Kia) Mathews

Be ready when it matters most.
Join us for a full‑day Emergency Medical Response Training designed for educators, coaches, and school leaders. Learn High‑Performance CPR, AED operation, and essential First Aid through hands‑on practice and guided instruction. Earn 6 OPI Renewal Units and optionally add official CPR certification.
Register now — limited to 30 participants.

Workshop Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (1‑hour lunch break)
Location: Great Falls College MSU, Room 1449 (Entrance 6)
Enrollment Limit: 30 participants
Credit: 6 OPI PD Renewal Units

Special Instructions:
Participants will watch instructional videos (some showing injuries), engage in discussion, and complete practice activities. Tests will be taken at the end of the day.
Optional official CPR certification is available for an additional $20 fee, paid at the workshop.

Registration
$25 GTCC Members
$50 Non‑Members
+ $20 optional CPR card fee

Register Online: https://forms.gle/X4QuG4TsFyufXno96

Full Details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kb1OLUaEmdAF1jABEbgFTMm-ynb5zQkSYyKv4vFebS0/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for joining us this summer! Course Formats & Attendance All 2‑day courses run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 1‑hour lunch break. Full attendance is required for both days; no partial credit is awarded. Virtual courses require full and active participation on a computer with working aud...

07/20/2026

GTCC August 2026 — A Month FULL of Professional Learning!

Big things are happening this August — and we want YOU and your colleagues there.
Every session offers 6 OPI PD Renewal Units, practical tools, and support for educators across our region.

August 3 — Shelby
26‑H: Hutterite Colony & Multi‑Grade Educator Conference
A powerful day of collaboration and strategies for Colony & multi‑grade educators.
Registration: https://forms.gle/C4YQYHoovo1wTFww6

August 4 — Great Falls
26‑M: Emergency Medical Response Training: CPR/AED/First Aid Hands‑on, essential training to keep your school community safe. Registration: https://forms.gle/C4YQYHoovo1wTFww6

August 5 — Shelby
26‑L: Level Up Your Library: Mastering Your Follett Library System Boost your library skills and streamline your Follett workflow. Registration: https://forms.gle/C4YQYHoovo1wTFww6

August 6 — Great Falls
Guidance Counselor Crisis Management Planning
Critical tools and planning time for supporting students and responding confidently in crisis situations.
Registration: https://forms.gle/BVnVBE3Nw76ofAWB7

August 10 — Great Falls
GTCC Fall In‑Service with Keynote Katie Novak
Kick off the school year with inspiration, energy, and UDL‑focused leadership.
Registration: https://forms.gle/dP5SbV26ej4x1iGTA

August 11 — Great Falls
New Teacher Institute & GTCC Orientation — Session 1 Welcome new educators with a strong start, community connections, and GTCC support. Registration: https://forms.gle/Ue2J5XDiZEre8WYk6

August 12 — Cut Bank
New Teacher Institute & GTCC Orientation — Session 2 A second opportunity for new teachers to join the GTCC network and launch the year with confidence. Registration: https://forms.gle/Ue2J5XDiZEre8WYk6

Help Us Spread the Word!
August is packed with high‑impact learning — please share these opportunities with colleagues!

https://www.gtccmt.org/new-events?view=calendar&month=08-2026

07/17/2026

🌞 July Summer Institute calendar is still packed with hands‑on, high‑energy, classroom‑ready learning across North Central Montana and online! Whether you’re looking for STREAM, literacy, STEAM challenges, research‑based strategies, or practical AI integration, GTCC has a course for you!

🔧 2616: Think It! Read It! Build It!
📍 Havre • 📅 July 20–21
Blend literacy, critical thinking, and STREAM through project‑based learning grounded in the Science of Reading. Hands‑on, collaborative, and full of adaptable strategies.

📘 2617: Teach Smarter, Not Harder: Research to Practice
📍 Great Falls • 📅 July 22–23
Turn high‑impact educational research into practical classroom strategies that boost engagement, clarity, feedback, and achievement.

💻 2620: Teaching Smarter with AI — Session 2 (NEW!)
📍 Online • 📅 July 22–23
Explore SchoolAI, MagicSchool AI, Brisk Teaching, Diffit, and more. Learn responsible, effective ways to use AI for instruction, literacy, and time‑saving workflows.

🌼 2618: Springtime Spark: Planting Engagement Through Play and Books
📍 Shelby • 📅 July 27–28
Beat the spring slump with centers, games, and book‑inspired activities. Build make‑and‑take projects for math, ELA, and science using spring themes.

🚀 2619: Build, Launch, Create! Hands‑On Collaborative STEAM Challenges
📍 Great Falls • 📅 July 29–30
Rocket launches, piñatas, mask design, skyscrapers, and more! High‑engagement STEAM challenges with inclusive strategies for students with IEPs and 504 plans.

Register Here:

If available, participants may choose to take a course for college credit instead of receiving 15 OPI Renewal PDUs for an additional $200 (payable to MSU‑Northern).

07/17/2026

This week, teachers joined "Integrating Native Stories, Art, Culture, and Games Into K–5 Learning" with Mona Shortman. This interactive session was all about moving, creating, and collaborating while honoring Indian Education for All.

07/09/2026

JULY COURSES
All July courses earn 15 OPI PDUs or option to purchase College Credit!
Registration for all July sessions: https://forms.gle/C4YQYHoovo1wTFww6

• 2614: MAST Mysteries & Assessment Auditing Unlocked
July 13–14 • Great Falls

• 2615: Integrating Native Stories, Art, Culture & Games Into K–5 Learning
July 15–16 • Great Falls

• 2616: Think It! Read It! Build It!
July 20–21 • Havre

• 2617: Teach Smarter, Not Harder — Research to Practice
July 22–23 • Great Falls

• 2618: Springtime Spark — Planting Engagement Through Play & Books
July 27–28 • Shelby

• 2619: Build, Launch, Create — Collaborative STEAM Challenges
July 29–30 • Great Falls

Thank you for joining us this summer! Course Formats & Attendance All 2‑day courses run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 1‑hour lunch break. Full attendance is required for both days; no partial credit is awarded. Virtual courses require full and active participation on a computer with working aud...