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English Language Arts/ Literacy Content Standards Revisions are in the 'Revision' Phase of the process!
Check back soon for more information on the process of revising this specific set of Content Standards.
Grades K-2 Writing Team
Barbara Frank
Missoula
Barbara Frank: MA in Elem Ed./SPED, MA in School Counseling, MEd in Ed. Leadership
Dana Fitzgale
Florence
Dr. Dana Fitzgale: EdD in Literacy Education
Genevieve Thomas
Whitefish
Genevieve Thomas: MA in SPED, and School Psych, BA in Spanish,
Stephanie Lester
Montana City
Stephanie Lester: MA in Curriculum and Instruction, BA in Social Sciences
Grades 3-5 Writing Team
Amber Byrd
Helena
Amber Byrd: MA in Elementary Education
Abby Kuhl
Abby Kuhl: MA in Elementary Ed., BA in Elementary Ed.
Kari Dahl Huff
Billings
Dr. Kari Dahl Huff: PhD in Critical Literacy and English Education, MA in Curriculum and Instruction, BA in Secondary English and Theater
Shannin Preshinger
Shannin Preshinger: MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: English Education, BA in Elementary Education with Secondary English Endorsement
Grades 6-8 Writing Team
Will Dickerson
Bozeman
Will Dickerson: MEd in Educational Leadership
Dana Haring
Kalispell
Dr. Dana Haring: EdD in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Educational Leadership: MA in English Teaching, BA in Literature
Karen Polari
Sidney
Karen Polari: MA in Curriculum & Instruction, MA in Library Media Science, BA in Elementary Education, BA in Special Education, BA in Secondary ELA Education
Antonia Malchik*
Antonia Malchik: MFA in Creative Writing- Non-Fiction, BA in Mathematics and English
Kristina Matthews*
Highwood
Kristina Matthews: MA in Philosophy, BS in Psychology, MA in English Teaching Candidate
Casey Olsen
Columbus
Casey Olsen: MA in Secondary English Teaching, BA in Secondary English Teaching
Jeff Ross
Lolo/Belt
Jeff Ross: MFA in Creative Writing, MA in Secondary English Teaching
Kathy Pfaffinger
Kathy Pfaffinger: MA in Teaching, BS in Secondary Education, English
Erin Hunt*
Erin Hunt: MA in Science Education, BS in Biology, Education Option
Caitlin Chiller*
Livingston
Caitlin Chiller: MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, BA in English Literature
Interdisciplinary Literacy Caucus*
K-12 Review Team
Jeanne Wdowin
Jeanne Wdowin: M.A. School Administration, BA in Early Childhood through Grade 6
Andrea Meiers
Andrea Meiers: MEd in Leadership, BA in English Education
Beverly Chin
Dr. Beverly Chin: PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, MA in English and Higher Education, BA in English and Education
Tammy Elser
Missoula/ Pablo
Dr. Tammy Elser: Ed.D. Literacy, M.A School Counseling, B.A. Secondary ELA
Research for the ELA Standards Task Force was put into briefs by researchers at the Regional Educational Laboratory - Northwest
Funded by the US Department of Education’s Institute of Educational Sciences, the ten Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) partner with educators and policymakers nationwide. to provide support for the development of programs, services, and guidelines. For nearly 60 years, the RELs have collaborated with school districts, state departments of education, and other education stakeholders to help generate and apply evidence, with the goal of improving learner outcomes. REL work is change-oriented, rigorous, and high-leverage, supporting consequential local, regional, or statewide decisions about education policies, programs, and practices. RELs contribute to the growing body of research on how experiences within the nation’s education system differ by context and student group, thereby impacting outcomes and identifying potential solutions.
WestEd operates Regional Educational Lab Northwest in partnership with Marzano Research to serve the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Standard Resources
The Negotiated Rulemaking Committee for English Language Arts will begin work in the fall of 2024. The application to serve on the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee (NRC) can be found here. Please note, that appointment to the committee will not begin until Summer 2024. Those appointed to the NRC will be notified via email in August 2024. Should you have any questions, please reach out to the contacts below.
Stephanie Swigart, English Language Arts and Literacy Instructional Coordinator
Aimee Konzen; Standards, Instruction, and Professional Learning Manager
Marie Judisch, Teaching and Learning Senior Manager
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