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IN THIS EDITION:   Co-op Food Order Window Open thru Dec 13  |   FREE  Icons of Depth & Complexity Workshop Dec. 7  |   Tech Summit Feb. 5, 6, & 7  |   MECC Science Review Schedule   |    Host a CPI Workshop at Your School  |  Joke of the Week  |  Additional  PD  |   Newsletter Archive  

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CO-OP FOOD ORDER WINDOW OPEN THRU DEC 13th

  

The Spring 2018 Co-op Food Order window is now OPEN and features new products, a new How To Place Your Order video, and a special surprise that will put a big smile on your face. Quick Links:
For additional info or school registration  please contact:
Jennifer Brekke  |  406.624.3336 ext. 0  |  jbrekke@swmss.coop
~ FREE PD ~
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
SWMSS 5th Annual 
Tech Summit
Feb. 5, 6, & 7, 2018  |  Bozeman, MT
  
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR 
REGISTRATION OPEN
  
Southwest Montana School Services invites all vendors and exhibitors to attend our 5th Annual Tech Summit as a sponsor.  This is a great opportunity to network with teachers, administrators, tech directors, & other school leaders from across the state. We are in search of vendors regarding all aspects of school technology (infrastructure / IT, leadership, and instructional) that will interest and engage this target audience of school professionals. Click HERE for sponsorship details.
  
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.
  
Todd Lark  |  tlark@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 3
2017-18 MECC SCIENCE REVIEWS
~ CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS ~
  
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
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