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Greetings from AdvancED Montana Director, Daniel Sybrant
It is hard to believe that it has been almost a year since NWAC became the third accrediting division within the AdvancED network. All in all it has been a great year, and we are on our way to a smooth transition to the new AdvancED Standards and Protocols for use next school year. The AdvancED Standards for Quality Schools were piloted by Plentywood High School as well as Sylvan Butte and Sylvan Helena this year. They will be used by 10 schools that are slated for External Review next year. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our accredited schools in implementing these rigorous Standards. I have no doubt that this process will improve student achievement. Thanks for your continued commitment to excellence, and I look forward to working with you in the upcoming school year.
Sincerely,
Daniel Sybrant
Director
AdvancED Montana
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AdvancED International Summit 2013 Registration Opens
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Registration for the AdvancED International Summit 2013 is open. This year’s Summit, Measuring Learner Success in the Digital Age, will be held June 23-25 in Washington, D.C. The event will investigate how to process the true measurement of learner success beyond numbers or test scores on a spreadsheet. Attendees will:
- Examine creative and forward-thinking education methods
- Develop connections with influential colleagues and decision makers
- Discuss current systems and strategies and learn new approaches and theories
- Participate in the leading educational event for innovation and advancement
At the Summit, you will discuss the ways technological advances can capture isolated abilities, facts and content knowledge to cultivate skills students need in the real world. Click here to view Summit details and register today.
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Montana State Council Meeting
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The spring meeting for the AdvancED Montana State Council will be held at the Holiday Inn Express Board room in Missoula Montana on May 20 and May 21. Items to be discussed are updates from Regional Director Len Paul and State Director Daniel Sybrant, review of schools that received External Reviews this year as well as planning for the AdvancED Montana Fall Conference. Montana State Council members are as follow; Al Buerkle, State Chair; Karen Underwood, Ron Kautzman; Jacob Francom; Chris Stout; Ann Dodge; Bob Moore; Paul Furthmyre; and Dr. Dan Zorn. If you are in the area, please join us at the meeting which will begin at 1 p.m. on May 20 and conclude at 2 p.m. on May 21.
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AdvancED Montana Fall Conference
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Please plan to attend the AdvancED Montana Fall Conference slated for September 23 - 24, 2013 at the Bozeman Holiday Inn in Bozeman Montana. The theme of this year’s conference will be centered on school improvement using AdvancED Standards and Protocols. We also will provide training for schools that will be receiving External Reviews using the AdvancED Standards and Protocols. The conference will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday September 23 and end at 3 p.m. on September 24. We may have a dedicated training for schools that are slated for External Review during the 2013-14 school year on Wednesday the September 25. We encourage schools to bring your school improvement team to this conference. Look for an invitation to register in July. Remember that Title 1 or 2 school improvement funds can be used for training and your annual accreditation fees.
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Six Schools in Montana Apply for System Accreditation
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With the availability of K-12 AdvancED School System Accreditation, the following Montana schools have officially applied to become system accredited: Troy Public Schools, Darby Public Schools, Chinook Public Schools, Colstrip Public Schools, Lodge Grass Public Schools and Three Forks Public Schools. These schools either have or will receive an initial readiness review. Once they have been approved as a candidate, they will then have two years to prepare for a system External Review. This review will focus on how the school system aligns programs from Kindergarten through 12th grade and how system leadership, including the school board, works to align programs. Several other Montana school systems have expressed interest in learning more about this comprehensive school improvement model. If you are interested in learning more about this model of accreditation, please don’t hesitate to contact Daniel Sybrant or call 888.413.3669, ext. 5776. We also will provide information about School System Accreditation at our fall conference in Bozeman.
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Dr. Joanne Erickson Receives AdvancED Award
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Dr. Joanne Erickson is Montana’s 2013 recipient of the AdvancED Excellence in Education Award. Dr. Erickson served as a member of the Montana State Council for the Northwest Accreditation Commission as well as the Northwest Accreditation Commission regional board representing higher education for many years. She also is recognized for her outstanding leadership as a Professor in Education Leadership at Montana State University. She will be presented this award at the AdvancED Montana State Council meeting on May 20 in Missoula Montana. Congratulations Dr. Erickson.
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Ivan Small Retires from State Council
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Ivan Small, Director of the St. Labre Indian School, has retired from the AdvancED State Council. Ivan spent many years on the state council as both a public and private school representative. Ivan’s service will be recognized at the AdvancED Montana State Council Meeting in Missoula Montana. Thank you Ivan for your many years of service.
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