MONTANA EDUCATION
CURRICULUM CONSORTIUM
SY 2023 - 2024
- page updated April 2024 -
ABOUT MECC
School Services of Montana provides curriculum-based professional learning and development through the Montana Education Curriculum Consortium (MECC). MECC is a consortium of schools in Montana supporting local educators and curriculum leaders in the development of standards-based curriculum, alignment tools and assessments. |
Our goals are to support member schools by:
- Deepening understanding of new standards and the research-based curriculum process
- Evaluating and revising curriculum to ensure it meets or exceeds state mandates
- Aligning instruction and assessment with standards-based curriculum
- Identifying and developing curriculum tools to impact student learning (proficiency scales, year-long context maps, prioritizing standards; vertical alignment, unit frameworks, assessment resources, etc.)
- Providing a space to collaborate and learn from and with educators in curriculum-alike or grade-alike roles across Montana.
Includes: Leadership Meetings, Advisory Meetings, Curriculum Reviews & Registration links,
MECC Lead Meetings, and the 2024 Stem Summer Institute
MECC Lead Meetings, and the 2024 Stem Summer Institute
23-24 SY Through 29-30 SY | 12 Subject Areas
MECC Leadership
MECC is currently led by Melissa Tovaas, SSoM Executive Director and interim Director of Curriculum. In addition, we draw on expertise from local and national consultants, organizations, professional learning networks, research-based curriculum design resources, and participating educators and administrators throughout the consortium.
MECC is currently led by Melissa Tovaas, SSoM Executive Director and interim Director of Curriculum. In addition, we draw on expertise from local and national consultants, organizations, professional learning networks, research-based curriculum design resources, and participating educators and administrators throughout the consortium.
MECC Membership Features & Benefits
- Access to consortium-developed curriculum frameworks:
- Templates and resources for alignment to standards and organizing curriculum
- Sample assessment items
- Sample resources, assessments and units vetted by (and some created by) consortium teachers
- Unlimited attendance at Curriculum Review Sessions (multiple curriculum areas per year) and curriculum-focused professional learning through MECC;
- Blended learning opportunities with a mix of in-person regional meetings and virtual sessions;
- MECC Advisory - meet with other MECC superintendents and administrators to discuss and provide feedback into consortium plans (2 virtual meetings + 2 in-person meetings);
- Curriculum Programs/Resources Shared List;
- Curriculum-focused virtual learning sessions upon request;
- Member discount for our Annual Montana STEM Summer Institute August 5 - 7, 2024 | Bozeman, MT
- Curriculum Director Certification;
- Consortium Purchasing for Curriculum-Related Supplies
MECC Advisory Meetings 2023-2024
-for MECC Advisory Council Members (Administrators, Curriculum Directors/ Leads)
Superintendents and District representatives from MECC Consortium Districts discuss MECC topics, receive updates, and provide input into plans.
-for MECC Advisory Council Members (Administrators, Curriculum Directors/ Leads)
Superintendents and District representatives from MECC Consortium Districts discuss MECC topics, receive updates, and provide input into plans.
Oct 11, 2023 |
Nov 15, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | |
Leadership Meeting - review curriculum plans for 23-24 SY & the 7-year cycle
Advisory Council Meeting - Superintendents, Principals, and Curriculum Leads Leadership Meeting - update on current state of frameworks & provide feedback Leadership Meeting - update on current state of frameworks & provide feedback Advisory Council Meeting - Superintendents, Principals, and Curriculum Leads Leadership Meeting - presentation of frameworks to date, feedback, & comments Advisory Council Meeting - Superintendents, Principals, and Curriculum Leads |
NEW! MECC Member Districts 2023 - 2024
Amsterdam Elementary | Anaconda Public Schools | Beaverhead County HS | Dillon Elementary
Drummond Public Schools | Ennis K-12 Schools | Hardin Public Schools | Harrison K-12 Schools
Jefferson High School | Lima K-12 Schools | Manhattan Christian School | Manhattan Public Schools
Montana City Elementary | Noxon Public Schools | Philipsburg K-12 Schools | Plains Public Schools
Shields Valley Public Schools | Three Forks Public Schools | Townsend K-12 Schools
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools | West Yellowstone K-12 Schools
Amsterdam Elementary | Anaconda Public Schools | Beaverhead County HS | Dillon Elementary
Drummond Public Schools | Ennis K-12 Schools | Hardin Public Schools | Harrison K-12 Schools
Jefferson High School | Lima K-12 Schools | Manhattan Christian School | Manhattan Public Schools
Montana City Elementary | Noxon Public Schools | Philipsburg K-12 Schools | Plains Public Schools
Shields Valley Public Schools | Three Forks Public Schools | Townsend K-12 Schools
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools | West Yellowstone K-12 Schools