January 24, 2018 Edition
AT WORK? HERE ARE 12 HILARIOUS TWEETS ABOUT OFFICE LIFE
We know the nine-to-five marathon can lead to moments of hilarity. With this in mind, we grabbed a few memorable "at work" tweets to dive deep into the common pain points of work and have a chuckle at the same time.   Click for more
IN THIS EDITION:    Tech Summit Update - Schedule Available!   |   I EFA Online Book Study  |   CPI Workshop Feb. 24th 8am-5pm in Bozeman  |   FREE Reading Mastery Workshop Jan. 30th  |  Joke of the Week  |    Addt'l Professional Learning & Resources & Discounts  |  Newsletter Archive  
SWMSS 5th Annual 
TECH SUMMIT
Feb. 5, 6, & 7, 2018  |  Bozeman, MT
     
  "Differentiate Instruction 
Through Technology"
  
Southwest Montana School Services' 5th Annual Tech Summit  is a  great opportunity to network with teachers, administrators, IT staff , & school leaders from across  the state. Breakout  sessions and speakers will interest e veryone  with information you can use immediately, covering all aspects of  school technology: infrastructure & IT, leadership, and instructional. 
  
now available
  
Day 1: Vision & Leadership
Day 2: Tech Savvy Teachers 
Day 3: Educational Technologists & Staff
  
10% TEAM DISCOUNT  for ALL teams of 3 or more
  
  
(A few spots are left for  Vendor Sponsorships & 
Exhibitor Booths.  Click HERE for options.)
  
Todd Lark  |  tlark@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 3
IEFA ONLINE BOOK STUDY
FEB 15 - MAY 15, 2018


Earn 30    OPI Renewal Units by completing this 3 -month independent study involving classroom applications. Your $85 registration fee includes: a mentor read-aloud text,  Sweetgrass Basket , a poetry-prose genre by Marlene Carvell, and supporting books  My Name is Seepeetza by Shirley Sterling   (a historical fiction journal)  and picture book award winner Shi-shi-etko . Discover how to use all three books in classroom book club structure that transcends curriculum.
 
Led by SWMSS Instructors Kim Quigley & Melissa Tovaas
  
~ REGISTRATION CLOSES  FEB. 15 ~
Click HERE 
for Registration
CPI Square
  
 
CPI WORKSHOP FEB. 24TH
8am - 5pm  |  Willson School 217A  |  Bozeman, MT
  
This one day crisis prevention workshop led by our new instructor, Melissa Hanson, emphasizes early intervention and nonphysical methods for preventing or managing disruptive behavior. 
  
~ Click HERE for Details & Registration ~
    
Jeff Blessum  |  jblessum@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 ext. 2
FREE PD from REGION IV CSPD
  
READING MASTERY K-1 with CASEY MCLEAN
8:30 - 4pm Jan. 30, 2018  |  Bozeman, MT
  
Reading Mastery K-1 is designed to provide explicit, systematic instruction that is structured and sequenced. The program encompasses a variety of teaching techniques that move students toward stronger understandings and the achievement of specific academic goals. Program design is based on the theory that clear instruction that eliminates misinterpretations can greatly improve and accelerate learning.
  
Please click HERE for Flyer w/ Registration Link
JOKE OF THE WEEK
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