Join us in-person or virtually for The 23rd Annual August Institute!            August 4-6, 2021, Missoula, MT

This conference for educators will focus on technology integration into core content areas. Sessions may include technology, media literacy, mindfulness, outdoor science, IEFA, G&T, STEAM, suicide intervention, grief support, etc. Join us for one, two or three days of the conference.  This year's conference will be a hybrid platform: You can choose to attend In-person at Missoula College or attend virtually.  

Registration:
Blackfoot Communications is providing a limited number of FREE REGISTRATIONS to Montana educators. Whether you are from a Blackfoot member school or a non-member school, apply today for your free registration.  WMPLC will notify, you via email, once your registration has been approved.  Please be sure to thank Blackfoot representatives at the conference or on social media for this savings of $185.

Keynote:  Beyond the Chalk presenters; Jeff Crews and Dean Phillips

Dates:  (Times are tentative)
Wednesday, August 4th,  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 5th, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Note: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Mandatory Meeting for participants taking the conference for University of Montana Graduate Credits with Jeff Crews)  
Friday, August 6th, 8:30 a.m.  - 11:30 a.m.

Where:  The Missoula College, 1205 East Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59802 (see website for hotel blocks)
or you can attend some of the sessions via Zoom. These sessions will be identified on the schedule as it becomes finalized. Not all sessions will be available both face to face and virtually!

Coffee will be provided each day and lunch will be provided on August 4th and 5th for those attending in person.

Credit Options:
August 4:  6 OPI renewal units    August 5:  6 OPI renewal units   August 6:  3 OPI renewal units
or
2 semester credits at an additional charge of $155. (not part of Blackfoot's free registration). A separate Semester Credit Registration Form will be provided at the event. The third day of the conference (August 6th) is a half day session that is required if you choose to take the August Institute for University of Montana semester credits.  Both face to face and virtual participants will be accommodated.

Event Number: 2257000