February 28, 2024 Edition | |
IN THIS EDITION...Please Welcome our Newest Team Member | MT STEM Summer Institute Keynote Paul Andersen | CPI Workshop Announcement! | CASEL-Designated SELect Program Scholarships | Infinite Campus Spring User Groups | SSoM of Our Favorite Good Reads | SSoM Programs | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources | About SSoM | |
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Please give a warm welcome to our newest staff member!
MARIA NEFF
Infinite Campus Support
"10 years ago my family moved from Colorado to make a home for ourselves in Montana. As outdoor enthusiasts, we have thoroughly enjoyed everything Montana has to offer, especially hiking and paddle boarding whenever we are able to with our dogs. This transition provided me with the opportunity and immense pleasure of serving the local school district and community as their Infinite Campus 'Guru.' I am so excited at the prospect of extending that to other schools in the SSoM family! I look forward to assisting SSoM's Tech Support Team and getting to know other Montana schools and their staff."
Maria Neff | mneff@mt-schools.org | (406) 480-1616
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Please join SSoM of us at the
6th ANNUAL MONTANA STEM
SUMMER INSTITUTE
featuring YouTube Sensation
PAUL ANDERSEN!
The Montana STEM Summer Institute is a one-of-a-kind, Montana-made showcase for STEM integration across all grades and subject areas. You’ll enjoy exemplary K-12 STEM instruction and resources, inspiring national speakers, and the best of Montana! We welcome attendees interested in STEM learning in any discipline.
We are delighted to announce that this year's Day 1 Keynote is Paul Andersen, educational consultant and YouTube creator! Paul was the 2011 MT Teacher of the Year, and was also one of four finalists for the 2011 National Teacher of the Year. In addition to teaching, Paul has created 100s of YouTube science tutorials that have been viewed millions of times by students around the world. His website, BozemanScience.com, shares his amazing collection of video essentials for many AP Science subjects that are aligned to the AP Curriculum.
Paul's Day 1 Keynote presentation delves into the topic of reimagining STEM education. He is also one of our Breakout Session presenters! Click one of the links above to learn more about Paul, and visit the STEM Summer Institute website for tons of updated conference details.
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EARLY BIRD RATE ENDS 3.31.24
Registration Details | General Registration $295 | Early Bird Discount 15% off | SSoM Member Rate $245
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CALL FOR PRESENTER PROPOSALS
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CPI WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT
& FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
School Services of Montana is committed to supporting Montana schools and districts to create safe, healthy learning environments. We are excited to announce we've increased capacity to provide Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training by adding Genevieve Thomas to our Certified CPI Instructor team! Reach out to Genevieve to discuss CPI options for your district.
Interested in FREE CPI training for you or a staff member?
See Genevieve Thomas in action at the Montana Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC) conference in Missoula on Tuesday, April 2, from 8am - 4pm. She will be facilitating a FREE Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) workshop AT NO COST to the first 30 registrants! Spots are filling up - register via the MCEC conference website.
Deadline to register & select the April 2 CPI Workshop = March 8.
Genevieve Thomas | gthomas@mt-schools.org | (406) 300-2561
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Apply now, implement in 24 - 25 SY
CARING SCHOOL COMMUNITY SCHOOLWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Make your plan now - request resources for implementation in the 24 - 25 school year for a Caring School Community Schoolwide Program at your district. One of our project goals is to provide resources and support for schoolwide programs focusing on Whole Child Skill Development.
We are offering Scholarships to Montana schools serving grades K-8
Complete details can be found on our Montana Safe & Healthy Schools Project webpage: scholarship info, application instructions, resources, brochures, and FAQ.
Project Director: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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- Save the Date -
INFINITE CAMPUS SPRING
USER GROUPS 2024
Registration & Details Coming Soon!
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🍏Apr 15 | Missoula
🍏Apr 16 | Kalispell
🍏Apr 17 | Choteau
🍏Apr 18 | Livingston
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Questions about SSoM Infinite Campus Support or User Groups? Please contact us directly:
Mary Anne Skinner, Director of IC Support Services
maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING | DETAILS
SSoM provides PD customized to the needs of your staff and students, both in-person & online, and will work with you to create a plan that fits your needs. Contact us for pricing, member discounts, and multi-day contract discounts.
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Program Contact: Genevieve Thomas | gthomas@mt-schools.org | (406) 300-2561
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MECC CURRICULUM CONSORTIUM | DETAILS
Please note the MECC Review date changes for February, March, & April. Subject areas include: Arts & CTE, Counseling, Science, and Health Enhancement. Details & registration links can be found on the 2023 - 2024 Meetings & Events Calendar.
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Program Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM | 23-24 SY DETAILS
Are rising food costs getting you down? Save time and money with this program, available to ALL MT Schools, child-based educational organizations, early childhood learning centers, and after school programs. Join at any time!
- Program now open to licensed childcare centers - contact us for details : )
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Program Contact: Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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MEDICAID BILLING PROGRAM | DETAILS
Over 900 providers currently log services online in the SSoM Service Portal, and our program serves students from 105 Montana districts! Zoom training available! Click Details for more info.
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Program Contact: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
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INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPORT | DETAILS
You can switch to SSoM Infinite Campus Support at any time during the school year and your support fees will not increase! Our dedicated support team works closely with OPI and understands Montana District SIS needs. Contact us today!
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CRDC Deadline Extended to Monday, March 18! Click for details : )
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IC 2024 Y.E.S. Series PD: Mar 6 & 20 | April 2 - 3 | May 7 - 8
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Program Contact: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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SSoM PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES | |
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COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM NEWS
Featuring Being A Reader & Genevieve Thomas : )
Being A Reader Small Group Reading component is now available as a stand-alone product! This component provides differentiated phonics instruction within Tier 1 for grades K-2, and can be used as a supplement to the core reading program. Register for a FREE informational webinar with Collaborative Classroom on March 13 - registrants will receive the webinar recording following the webinar. Questions? Contact Genevieve Thomas if you'd like to learn more.
How's That MTSS Working for You? The role of intensification and alignment in reaching all readers. Genevieve recently facilitated this Collaborative Classroom webinar, discussing instructional cohesion as the missing ingredient in many MTSS implementations. She also provided an example of how the Data-Based Individualization (DBI) framework can be used to plan intensive reading instruction aligned across tiers of support. Did you miss this? Catch it via the recording, and reach out to Genevieve to learn more about how School Services of Montana can support your district's MTSS work.
Genevieve Thomas, Director of Professional Learning, gthomas@mt-schools.org
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WMPLC UPCOMING EVENTS
Western Montana Professional Learning Collaborative, serving all Montana Schools, supports improved student achievement by providing state supported high-quality professional development in core academic areas and education related topics.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE 8am - 4pm MDT | June 2024 | VIRTUAL | APSI 2024 Flyer | 2 UM Grad Credits or 30 OPI Renewal Units available
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Week One, June 17 - 20: AP English Literature & Composition; AP World History: Modern; AP US History; AP Calculus AB (6/18 - 6/21); Register by June 14; Early Bird ends March 31
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Week Two, June 24 - 27: AP Psychology; AP Precalculus; AP English Language & Composition; AP Biology; Register by June 14; Early Bird ends March 31
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Contact: Anna East | aeast@wmplc.org
26th ANNUAL AUGUST INSTITUTE July 31 - August 2, 2024 | Missoula, MT & Virtual
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Conference Focus technology integration & safety in core content areas, social / emotional learning, and IEFA
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Now Accepting Presenter Proposals! Submit Proposals here | Deadline: April 1
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2024 Tagline Contest Submit the winning tagline for this year's conference and receive a gift from WMPLC! Enter Tagline Contest | Entries Due NLT March 1
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Contact: Erin Lipkind, Ed.D. | elipkind@wmplc.org
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FREE - IEFA Best Practices Conference Mar. 8 - 9, 2024, Billings, MT
Registration | Session Descriptions & Agenda
"Join us for an immersive experience where we will explore and celebrate the rich tapestry of Montana's tribal cultural heritage. You'll experience engaging workshops, inspiring keynotes, resource sharing, and more!"
And be sure to stop by to say hi to Melissa Tovaas and Genevieve Thomas at the SSoM table!
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OUR MISSION
School Services of Montana commits to providing equitable support and services designed to leverage school resources, enhance curriculum and instruction, and offer economically sustainable solutions. Through collaboration with government, public, and local entities, SSoM provides personalized, innovative programs to empower and connect Montana’s diverse school communities.
SSoM Members educate nearly 60,000 students across the state. Membership is open to all K-12 school districts, public or private, and education-based organizations primarily serving Montana’s youth. While membership is not required to participate in the vast majority of SSoM programs and services, membership does have its perks.
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