IN THIS EDITION.. Resources for Women's History Month, Week 1 | IEFA Institute May 17 & 18 | Where to Find SSoM of Us | SSoM PD & Program Details | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources | About SSoM |
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MARCH IS WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH
~ a month to commemorate and encourage
the study, observance, and celebration of
the vital role of women in American history
- WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BOOK COLLECTIONS -
A retelling of Greek myth. A memoir from a former First Lady. Gripping multigenerational family sagas. Thoughtful explorations of personal identity. No matter what you're interested in, something in this list of works from women authors will click. Celebrate Women's History Month with these recent books by and about women.
In honor of Women's History Month, Social Justice books is featuring a children's book each day to highlight grassroots women's history in the United States. This curated collection features an overview of each book, links to expanded details, time periods, themes, teaching materials, and an extensive list of related resources.
- ABOUT WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH -
The Library of Congress hosts a fantastic site commemorating March as Women's History Month, filled with a compilation of resources from: Nat'l Endowment for the Humanities, Nat'l Archives, Nat'l Park Service, Smithsonian Education, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Library of Congress' comprehensive inventory of public laws, Presidential proclamations and congressional resolutions related to Women's History Month. -
Educator Resources! Be sure to check out their page of selected resources for teachers and their featured collection - Women They Talk About: Documenting Early Women Filmmakers with the American Film Institute
Stay tuned each week in March for a new list of Women's History Month resources!
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REGISTRATION OPEN!
FLATHEAD VALLEY IEFA INSTITUTE
8am - 3pm May 17 & 18
Flathead Valley Community College
Co-Sponsored by School Services of MT and Kalispell Public Schools
Join us for one or both days of IEFA learning with award-winning educators Jordann Lankford-Forster (Bright Trail Woman) and Miranda Murray.
The Flathead Valley IEFA Institute will provide foundational information concerning the seven “Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians” and tools to implement Indigenous content into your curriculum. Participants may not feel comfortable or know where to begin, and that is OK. The facilitators will provide you with the support and sustainable resources to advance cultural content and Native resources in your classrooms, no matter where you are in your IEFA implementation. Participants will gain instruction and crucial essential understandings as diverse perspectives are important for all students’ success.
COST: $20 per Participant per Day | Register for one or both days
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Please contact our Executive Director with questions:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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WHERE YOU'LL FIND SSoM OF US
School Services of Montana participates in a wide variety of statewide and regional conferences and professional learning opportunities throughout the year. Whether in-person or virtually, you'll find us organizing, volunteering, sponsoring, presenting, or staffing a vendor table to share SSoM program details.
By educating ourselves on topics and issues that matter most to YOU, we strengthen our relationships with Montana educators and school districts and maximize our effectiveness as an organization. And it's always great to see you in person! Here's a sampling of upcoming events where you'll find SSoM of our staff:
- Infinite Campus YES Virtual PD Series - various topics/dates throughout the year
- Science Olympiad State Tournament Mar 8 | MSU-Bozeman
- Infinite Campus Spring User Group Meetings Apr 17-20 | TBD
- Flathead Valley IEFA Conference May 17-18 | Kalispell
- MASBO Conference June 14-15 | Fairmont Hot Springs
- MTSNA Conference June 26-29 | Great Falls
- MT STEM Summer Institute Jul 31-Aug 2 | MSU-Bozeman
We look forward to seeing you! For more information, please reach out to your favorite SSoM staff member, or reply directly to this newsletter.
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SSoM PD & PROGRAM DETAILS |
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Program Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
Next MECC Event: Advisory Council Meeting April 20
MECC Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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Next Event: MTSNA Annual Conference June 26 - 29, Great Falls, MT; MTSNA.org
Program Contact: Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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Next PD Opportunity: YES Series - Tracking Student Progress | March 8 & 22, 2023
Program Contact: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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Program Contact: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
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MSU SCIENCE MATH RESOURCE CENTER (SMRC) SPRING RESEARCH IN ACTION WORKSHOP SERIES
March 22, 2023 | 4 - 5 PM | Virtual | FREE : )
Featuring: Dr. Bree Cummins, Assistant Research Professor in the Dept. of Mathematical Sciences at MSU
Dr. Cummins has an extensive history in many areas of mathematical biology, and her current research interests include modeling the genetic control of cellular processes, modeling social processes related to disease spread, and most recently, using artificial intelligence to understand complex biological systems.
Montana Middle School and High School teachers are welcome! Earn 1 OPI renewal unit for participating. Read the MSU Press Release, and share the Facebook event with colleagues. |
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This workshop series connects K-12 educators with MSU researchers. Learn about their research projects as well as their personal STEM stories so you can bring authentic people and projects into your classroom. For more information, contact Dr. Jeanne Chipps with SMRC: jeanette.chipps@montana.edu |
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COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM:
Events to Support SEL Instruction
We know that social-emotional learning (SEL) changes lives. Studies show that SEL delivers long-term improvements in skills, behavior, and academic performance while reducing anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. SEL competencies are also critically important for long-term success in today’s economy.
How are you prioritizing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?
>> FEATURED EVENT
A Safe School is a Caring School: Re-envisioning a Safe & Caring School Community
>> COMPREHENSIVE SEL INSTRUCTION
Introducing CASEL SELect Caring School Community, K–8
>> UPCOMING CONFERENCES
SEL DAY VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2023: Uplifting Hearts, Connecting Minds #SELday
- Join us on March 10 as we showcase SEL in our communities, promote SEL to our networks, advocate SEL with our policymakers, and support SEL in our schools, organizations, and communities. Collaborative Classroom is an official sponsor of this complimentary virtual summit.
Learn more about connecting your district with Collaborative Classroom by contacting:
Melissa Tovaas, Collaborative Classroom Liaison | mtovaas@mt-schools.org
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MT OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Featuring: IEFA & the 2023 Montana Proud Poster Series | MAST Pilot Program | Math & World Languages Content Standards Revisions | Revised & New Accreditation Standards Workshop | ESSER Funds | 2023 SFSP Summer Meals | Scholarships, & more
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OPI MONTANA EDUCATOR JOB FAIR
March 8 - 10, 2023 | 8 AM - 5 PM | Virtual
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All 5 Montana CSPDs offer FREE VIRTUAL PD in their regions. Click for details:
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ABOUT SCHOOL SERVICES of MONTANA |
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SSoM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit education service organization committed to unlocking the full potential of every child in each and every school we serve across the state. We accomplish this by providing a wide variety of professional learning activities and business services designed to meet the specific needs of Montana’s educators and administrators. Interested in supporting our work? Click here to make a donation, and be sure to read all about our organization on our website.
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