Staying Connected: Tech Summit 2018 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPEN

Dec. 13, 2017 Edition

11 WAYS TO INCREASE THE SEROTONIN

IN YOUR BRAIN (NATURALLY)

Low serotonin levels influence everything from your appetite to your sleep cycle, memory, sex drive, and (of course) mood. | click HERE to read more

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.

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

~ MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ~

Powell County Educator

Receives National Award

SWMSS is pleased to announce that Jules Waber, Powell County Superintendent, has been inducted into the "Rural Hall of Fame" by the National Rural Education Foundation (NREA) on Dec. 11, 2017! Jules' significant contributions to his home state of Montana and the NREA made this a unanimous decision for the Foundation. Congratulations to Jules on a tremendous career working for rural youth across Montana and the nation!

Click HERE to read the full Montana Standard Article


	Click Logo for details about this Program or call Jennifer at the SWMSS office today!

CO-OP FOOD ORDER

WINDOW CLOSES TODAY

The Spring 2018 Co-op Food Order features new products and a new How To Place Your Order video. There's still time to get your order in - call Jennifer for assistance. 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.

Winter Science Reviews: Jan. 18 & Mar. 22

Click HERE to participate January 18th

Click HERE for the 2017-18 calendar

Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@swmss.coop | cell (646) 831-7264

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

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, ETC.

OPI 3 BIG IDEAS 12.8.17: Indian Education Advocacy Award, Reading, and Flexible Seating
OPI 3 BIG IDEAS - HUB DECEMBER EDITION
FREE G&T PD: Susan Winebrenner Workshops Jan. 15 in Shelby, Jan. 16 in Havre
REGION IV CSPD: Reading Mastery Workshop Jan. 30, Bozeman
CEC Conference Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2018 Registration Scholarships Available from the OPI Montana Autism Education Project, Missoula
2018 AP® Summer Institute in Missoula: Subject Interest Survey
Legit Student Loan RELIEF Program: Click here for details

THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

Click HERE for Delightful December Deals


SWMSS provides local support for nearly 50 districts in MT - click HERE to read their testimonials


	BUY 3 GET 1 FREE HOLIDAY PROMO through Dec. 30th Click Logo for Flyer & contact SWMSS today!