Whether you're looking to celebrate National Poetry Month during April or throughout the year, NCTE has plenty of resources to help you get started.

A Conversation with Former US Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera
“When I came to school, if I hadn’t found writing, if the teacher hadn’t acknowledged me, if I hadn’t found my voice, I wouldn’t be here.”
This Giant Classroom That Is America

Celebrating Marilyn Singer
“I always tell aspiring poets to read, read, read, and write, write, write. I also tell them to observe the world around them, using all of their senses, and to do so with wonder and humor.”
A Poet of Many Interests
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An Interview with Former US Poet Laureate Charles Wright
“Poetry’s hard work, it really is. You don’t just lay down a couple of feelings and let it rest at that. A lot of people do, but that doesn’t make it very strong.”
“Ground Zero” for Poetry

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VIRTUAL, OCTOBER 15-16
It's virtual this year! The conference will be in Great Falls next year.

Helping our members succeed in their careers is a top priority for MFPE. That’s why, each year, we sponsor the Educator Conference -- the best professional development of its kind anywhere.

MFPE teams up with 18 Montana curriculum groups to bring you the best in teacher-led professional learning. More than 500 workshops, keynotes, & institutes are available. No matter what or where you teach, you’ll find a wealth of events perfect for you. And you can earn renewal units!

REGISTRATION FEES:

• MFPE $30
• MFPE Student$10
• MFPE Member Presenter wanting to attend other sessions $30
• MFPE Member in first 5 years of MFPE Membership$0
• MFPE Retired Member $0
• McGarvey Scholarship $0
• Non-member $100
• Curriculum Group $60
• Non-member Student $40
• Presenter wanting to attend other sessions $100
• Presenter only $0

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) announced today that its annual meeting, scheduled for November 19–22 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, will move online amid continuing safety concerns and closings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By state order, the Colorado Convention Center will remain staged as a temporary field hospital to treat COVID-19 patients through the rest of the year.

“NCTE supports Colorado’s decision to put safety first in this evolving crisis. We thank all of our partners in Denver and the state of Colorado who have worked with us to prepare for our annual event, including the Colorado Language Arts Society, our vibrant state affiliate. We now accelerate our planning for a virtual experience,” said NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick.

While the in-person 2020 Annual Convention, which was set to bring together more than 8,000 educators, is no longer possible, NCTE is working to create a dynamic and interactive online gathering. The virtual event will allow teachers, authors, and publishers to connect in support of literacy, language, and literature. At a time when the COVID-19 crisis has closed schools, educators and literacy experts are turning to their professional communities for support and inspiration to address the ongoing challenges in meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of millions of students.

Read more and Register here

​Montana Association of Teachers of English Language Arts Honored with 2020 NCTE Affiliate Newsletter of Excellence Award
 
MATELA Update, co-edited by Heather Parrish of Helena Public Schools and Katie Kotynski of Great Falls, Montana, published by the Montana Association of Teachers of English Language Arts, has been named as a recipient of the 2020 NCTE Affiliate Newsletter of Excellence Award, given by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
 
Established in 1992, this award recognizes outstanding newsletters of affiliates of NCTE that have published a minimum of three newsletters from May 2019 through the program deadline on May 1, 2020.
 
Newsletter submissions (print or online) are judged on: content (particularly the inclusion of current, pertinent information with a good balance between theory, practice, and professional growth information), quality of writing, a clear and accurately defined purpose for the publication, a format which aids the reader in locating information and is easy to read, and the use of graphics to aid the overall effectiveness of the newsletter.
 
The award winner will be announced at the 2020 NCTE Annual Convention, which will be going virtual this year, during the Affiliate Roundtable Breakfast on Sunday, November 22.
 
Other winners include The English Pub, edited by Kay Walter of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, published by the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts; CTCTE Chronicle, edited by Robert Ford of North Branford Public Schools, published by the Connecticut Council of Teachers of English; ICTE, edited by Jennifer Swisher-Carroll of Edwardsburg High School, published by the Indiana Council of Teachers of English; NEATE News, edited by Robert Ford of North Branford Public Schools, Connecticut, published by the New England Association of Teachers of English; NJCTE Newsletter, co-edited by Audrey Fisch, New Jersey City University and Susan Chenelle of University Academy Charter High School, published by the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English; NMCTE Newsletter, co-edited by Michelle Jewett of Central New Mexico Community College and Lisa Martinez of Albuquerque High School, published by the New Mexico Council of Teachers of English; NYSEC News, edited by Christine Furnia of Wappingers Central School District, published by New York State English Council; Ohio Voices, edited by Karla Hayslett of Eastern High School, published by the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts; and Texas Voices, edited by Douglas Paul Frank of Rockwall Independent School District, published by the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts.
 
For more information about the NCTE Affiliate Newsletter of Excellence Award, see https://ncte.org/awards/affiliate-newsletter-award/.
 
Contact: Linda Walters-Moore, Administrative Liaison, lwaltersmoore@ncte.org.

Call for submissionsOur UPDATE newsletter will be coming out the end of August. Do you have something to share with other English-Language Arts teachers?  We are looking for the following:

• Lesson plans
• Suggestions on how to survive COVID-19
• Classroom management ideas
• Tips for new teachers
• Book reviews
• Diversity and culture ideas
• Incorporating news into literature
• Differentiating facts from opinion
• News on conferences
• English news
• Professional development opportunities
• Any other topics that fit our vision and mission

Please submit all articles via the form on our website: https://www.matelamt.com/publications.html

February 8th 
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
at Montana State University Bozeman (Reid Hall)

Please let us know if you can attend or would like to attend remotely. We will send you a link to join us! Use the contact form and explain in the comments that you would like to have a link to join remotely.

• Elk River Writing Project Invitational Leadership Institute 2019 - Join the ERWP for an incredible writing project experience. This workshop includes face-to-face learning June 17-June 28 at MSU-Billings, then coursework online and final Teacher Inquiry Project Presentations on August 8.
  
• World’s Apart, Not Strangers - Billings, June 9-15, 2019. Worlds Apart But Not Strangers: Holocaust Education and Indian Education for All is designed for individuals and teams interested in finding relevance for today in Holocaust Education and Montana-mandated Indian Education for All. In this experiential, inquiry-based seminar, participating educators will discover ways to find connections between these two topics. Find out more.
  
• Yellowstone Writing Project is offering its Invitational Summer Institute in Bozeman, June 18-27, 2019. Earn up to six graduate credits through this wonderful and intensive writing institute for educators.
  

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P.O. Box 202501

​This 3-day Summer Writing Intensive (offered at no cost!) provides Montana teachers with a community of learners, writers, and practitioners in writing and science in implementing the new Montana Content Standards for Science, while using writing to connect ourselves, our students, and our communities to the content.

Teachers will learn specific ways to support writing in the content areas while integrating Indian Education for All seamlessly throughout instruction. Educators will visit the Berkeley Pit, discuss the Silverbow Creek cleanup and create a writing in science passion project that will become a unit or lesson for their classrooms. Suitable for all grade levels.
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July 7-9, 2019
Fairmont Hot Springs
Workshop: No Cost!
Participants pay lodging ($95/night)
25 Renewal Units
Register early, it is filling up quickly! Limited to 30 participants. Email Christy Mock-Stutz, or call 406-444-0736, if you have any questions.

We are excited to announce that applications are open for the 4th cohort of the Montana Teacher Leaders in the Arts (MTLA) program. This incredible year-long program develops teacher leaders who can support other teachers statewide in integrating the arts into their classrooms. We are currently recruiting 18 educators (from all subject areas and grade levels!) to join the 36 educators who have previously completed the MTLA program.

This initiative supports training cohorts of educators to serve as coaches, mentors, and advocates in their schools and communities for an arts-integrated approach to teaching and learning. The program consists of a week-long residency at the Salish Kootenai College, completion of a field project (including a $300 materials reimbursement for their projects), and a final Capstone weekend in Livingston, MT in April 2020.

Funded by an NEA Artworks Grant and a partnership between the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) and the Montana Arts Council (MAC), this program is in the 4th year of providing high-quality professional learning and leadership for teachers across Montana. Application link here.  Find program information and frequently asked questions here. Applications close May 31st.
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Questions? Christy Mock-Stutz, OPI,, 444-0736, or Monica Grable, Montana Arts Council, Monica Grable, 444-6522.

​Preserving Identity in the Modern World
Discover a Native community located in the central Great Lakes that is working to preserve their traditional ways in the modern world. This collection introduces students to the Native communities of the central Great Lakes region and their languages, culture, and rich history. Explore Collection .

As the school year comes to an end, make plans now for next year’s professional development! 

​Register now for the NCTE Annual Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, November 21-26. NCTE discount codes for travel and hotel are available.

Registration for the 2019 Montana Advanced Placement Summer Institute is now OPEN!

Register NOW to ensure space is available.

• Sessions fill up quickly, so register NOW. Each session is limited to 30 participants. Successful registrants will be notified by email. When a session is full, names will be placed on a waiting list.
• Each participant will receive materials on a USB drive and/or in a binder. A variety of applicable textbooks and other resources will be available for review and, in some cases, will be distributed to participants.

 
Costs

• $625 registration fee includes lunch Monday through Thursday. Additional $50 Lab fee applies to the Biology Course only.
• Travel, lodging, and other meals are the responsibility of school districts or participants.
• $198 for optional, two graduate continuing education credits from Montana State University Billings.
• No additional cost for 30 Montana teacher renewal units.

Scholarships Available

The Montana OPI’s Montana RESA Network is offering a limited number of scholarships for this institute in the amount of $250. To apply for this scholarship, Montana teachers must submit an application to apsi.montana406@gmail.com. Applications will be evaluated based on demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning through Advanced Placement. Scholarships will be reviewed and considered as received, so act fast!

Scholarship Link
 

 Girls Just Want to Have Fun(damental Rights)
The Women's Movement was a diverse social moment in U.S. history. It sought equal opportunities for women in all aspects of their lives — personal, political, economic, etc. Explore Resource Collection, 
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Delight Your Class With Sesame Street
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Or 
Get a Reaction with This Series for High School Chemistry Students
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​Or
Explore World Cultures with Lessons on Food, Folktales, and Art
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The Great Thanksgiving Listen is a national education project that empowers high school students to create an oral history of the contemporary United States by recording an interview with an elder over Thanksgiving weekend using the StoryCorps App. This classroom assignment will help your students understand how to plan for and conduct an interview, how to listen critically, and help them to understand more about our shared history by experiencing a story as told through someone else's eyes. Explore Collection

Award Details
​Nomination Deadline:  November 1
Purpose:
Established in 1995 to recognize a distinguished national or international educator who has made major contributions to the field of language arts in elementary education.
Award Criteria:
Nominees must have dramatically influenced literacy classroom practice, made ongoing contributions to the field of literacy, obtained national and/or international influence in literacy teaching and learning, contributed a body of work that is compatible with the mission of NCTE.
Award Specifics:
The award recipient is presented a plaque at the Elementary Section Get-Together during the NCTE Annual Convention.
Judging:
The Elementary Section Steering Committee determines the winner based upon nominations received each year from NCTE Elementary Section members. Only one nomination may be submitted per member.
Nomination Form

2018 NCTE ANNUAL CONVENTION

Register now for the best rates. Prices go up after November 5th. Let your affiliate members know that if a school or district sends 10 or more teachers to the convention, registration is only $150 per person! Details here.