Dec. 6, 2017 Edition
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS:  Top 10 Tips 
for Productivity & Peace of Mind
 ...to help you get done the things you must or want to do 
without  losing your mind  |  click  HERE for more
IN THIS EDITION:   SWMSS Tech Summit Registration Now OPEN! |   FREE  Icons of Depth & Complexity Workshop Dec. 7  |   Co-op Food Order Window Open thru Dec 13  |  Next  MECC Science Review Jan. 18   |    Host a CPI Workshop at Your School for a Discount  |  Joke of the Week  |   Additional  PD  |   Newsletter Archive  
SWMSS 5th Annual 
TECH SUMMIT
Feb. 5, 6, & 7, 2018  |  Bozeman, MT
  
EARLY BIRD 
REGISTRATION OPEN
  
Southwest Montana School Services' 5th Annual Tech Summit  is a 
great opportunity for YOU to network with teachers, administrators, 
tech  directors, & other school leaders from across the state. Breakout 
sessions and keynote speakers will interest and engage everyone 
with information you can use immediately, covering all aspects of 
school technology: infrastructure & IT, leadership, and instructional. 
  
Click to  REGISTER  today! Special discounts for teams registered in groups of 3 or more available.  *EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS JAN. 8TH*
  
This year's theme is  "Differentiate Instruction Through Technology",
featuring keynote speaker  Brad Waid , educator & technology integration specialist.  Click  HERE   to read more about this engaging speaker.
  
Are you a  BUSINESS interested in a  Vendor Sponsorship
or an Exhibitor Booth Please click HERE for options.
  
Todd Lark  |  tlark@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 3
FREE PD - REGISTER TODAY!
ICONS OF DEPTH & 
COMPLEXITY  WORKSHOP
by Dianne Fowler, SWMSS Instructor
Dec. 7, 2017  |  Bozeman, MT
 
Do you want to challenge students to think with more depth and complexity? The Kaplan model provides a critical thinking differentiation tool to help K-12 teachers incorporate this into curriculum content to enhance thinking and rigor for all students. This workshop has been well received by teachers valuing immediate takeaways they can use in their classrooms.
  
Please click HERE for additional details & registration.
  
Jeff Blessum  |  jblessum@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 2
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about this  Program or
call  Jennifer at the 
SWMSS office  today!
CO-OP FOOD ORDER WINDOW OPEN THRU DEC 13th

  

The Spring 2018 Co-op Food Order window is now OPEN and features new products and a new How To Place Your Order video. Quick Links:
Jennifer Brekke  |  406.624.3336 ext. 0  |  jbrekke@swmss.coop
NEXT MECC SCIENCE REVIEW
January 18, 2018
  
Are you interested in participating in the MECC K-12 Science Curriculum Reviews? Our reviews are both a curriculum development AND professional learning experience! Connect with other science teachers across Southwest Montana to discuss key elements and standards, and continue to build supports and tools that will be useful in the classroom. Contact Melissa Tovaas for details today.
  
Winter Science Reviews: Jan. 18 & Mar. 22
Click  HERE  for the 2017-18 calendar  
 
Melissa Tovaas  |  mtovaas@swmss.coop  |  cell (646) 831-7264 
CPI Square
NON-VIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION WORKSHOPS & REFRESHERS
~ available at YOUR school ~ 
   
Are you interested in hosting a CPI certification workshop or refresher class at your school? Our 1-day crisis prevention workshop led by our new CPI instructor, Melissa Hanson, emphasizes early intervention and non-physical methods for prevention and management of disruptive behavior. The 4-hour refresher extends your certification by an additional 18 months. Contact us today for hosting details.
  
Jeff Blessum  |  jblessum@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 2
JOKE OF THE WEEK
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