2026 Montana Summer Institute
This course includes recordings of morning sessions, slide decks, materials, and more.
Onsite Attendees: Take the Science of the Positive Transformational Leadership Assessment HERE!
2026 Montana Summer Institute Agenda
Montana Summer Institute 2026 coloring page
Science of the Positive Coloring Page
Increasing Health Decreasing Harm coloring page
Grow the Good Coloring Page
Be Present Coloring Page
Be Positive Coloring Page
Be Perceptive Coloring Page
Be Purposeful Coloring Page
Be Paradoxical Coloring Page
Be Passionate Coloring Page
Be Proactive Coloring Page
Prevention Campaign Coloring Page
Montana Summer Institute Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Introduction to Science of the Positive, Positive Community Norms, and the Science of Positive Experiences online pre-institute May 19, 2026
Slides
Evaluation
Keynote - Jeff Linkenbach: How the Science of the Positive Creates Conditions Where the Good Can Grow
Theoretical Foundations of A Transformative Community Leadership Model: The Science of the Positive Frameworok
The Montana Institute Team Introductions
Ali Chorley Dzieweczynski - Creating Conditions Where Positive Childhood Experiences Can Grow: Stories from the Field
Orono School District- I Believe in You video
Classroom Audit Resource from Ali's Session
Day One - Evaluation Survey
Day One Session Verification for CEUs
Yvonne Jackson & Carla Ritz Afternoon Workshop Worksheet
Yvonne Jackson & Carla Ritz Afternoon Workshop Slides
Connection & Welcome Day 2 with Sara Thompson
Keynote - Jason Kilmer, PhD - Messaging from Key Influencers: Creating Conditions Where Positive Norms Can Grow
Keynote - Adair Mosley - The Long Bet on Community: Transforming Systems so the Good can Grow
Worksheet for Adair Mosley's Wednesday AM Session
Day Two - Evaluation Survey
Day Two Session Verification for CEUs
Ben Tanzer & Steph Patton Afternoon Workshop Slides Using Hope and Concern to Transform Communications
Ben Tanzer & Steph Patton Afternoon Workshop Worksheet
Connection & Welcome Day 3 with Sara Thompson
Jason Kilmer, PhD - Supporting Self-Efficacy within Substance Use Prevention: Spotlighting the Positive and Growing the Good
The Normie Awards
The Montana Institute Team & Minnesota Project Leaders - Youth Health Promotion That Works: A Long-Term Case Study
Day 3 AFTER PARTY LINK!
Day Three - Evaluation Survey
Day Three Session Verification for CEUs
Science of the Positive Transformational Leadership Assessment Reflection Worksheet