Announcements
The CTE Specialists have been assigned regionally to schools. The regions are Eastern, Northcentral, Northwest, Southcentral, and Southwest. These assignments will be used to review the 2025- 2026 Perkins Grant application and any remaining 2024-2025 amendments.
Along with our partners at the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, we will plan regional meetings to prepare for the FY 27 Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment for the 2026-2027 Perkins Grant cycle.
The tentative dates and locations are:
- Eastern Region- Miles City , MT September 9, 2025
- Northcentral Region- Great Falls, MT September 10, 2025
- Northwest Region- Pablo, MT September 15, 2025
- Southwest Region- Butte, MT September 18, 2025
- Southcentral Region- Billings, MT September 22, 2025
We will provide more information as dates, locations, and start times are secured.
If you have any questions or need assistance, our team of specialists is available to support you. Map Key can be found here.
New CTE Professionals Hybrid Workshop 2025
Workshop Dates
- September 16th - Virtual Meeting - 3:45-5:15 pm
- September 30th - Virtual Meeting - 3:45-5:15 pm
- October 16th - In Person Meeting - Bozeman Best Western GranTee Inn and Convention Center
- November 6th - Virtual Meeting - 3:45-5:15 pm
The Office of Public Instruction’s Career, Technical, & Adult Education unit invites all new Montana Career & Technical Education (CTE) professionals to participate in a FREE hybrid professional learning experience. Who benefits from the New CTE Professionals Hybrid Workshop?
- New to the CTE classroom or with five years or less of experience in Montana.
- Local administrators, counselors, and CTE or WBL coordinators
- Individuals who have participated in the past are also invited to participate again.
What are the benefits of attending the workshops?
- Discover leadership and professional growth opportunities
- The fundamentals of Career & Technical Education, federal and state funding programs, professional organizations, curriculum resources, program standards and guidelines,
- Marketing and advising Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs),
- Advanced learning opportunities for CTE students through dual enrollment and work-based learning.