Sept. 13, 2017 Edition
HOW PEOPLE MAKE DECISIONS THAT ARE BAD FOR THEM
-and how to make great decisions that you won't regret
~ Click HERE for Lifehack.org article ~
IN THIS EDITION:    Common PIR Day Sept. 25  |    C PI Workshop - Ennis Sept. 30   |  NEW: Meet Our Instructors  |  Tech Summit Feb. 5, 6, & 7, 2018  | Medicaid Tip of the Month  |  Joke of the Week   2017-18  |  2017-18 MECC Reviews   |   LEGIT Student Loan Forgiveness Program   |     OPI's Three Big Ideas 9/8/17   |  Early Childhood Education Grants  |   Newsletter Archive
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Registration
COMMON PIR DAY SEPT. 25, 2017 
9 am - 4 pm  |  Willson School  |  Bozeman, MT

REGISTRATION CLOSES 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

Morning session sponsored by Region IV CSPD featuring Keynote speaker  Jessica Minahan on "Reducing Anxiety in the Classroom"; afternoon session choices include Suicide Prevention, Medicaid Billing 101, SWMSS' Co-op Food Program 101, Google Applications for Education, IEFA, and Integrating Social & Emotional Learning with Instruction. Registration includes LUNCH.

Jeff Blessum  |  jblessum@swmss.coop  |  406-624-3336 x2
CPI Square
ENNIS CPI WORKSHOP
Saturday, Sept. 30  |  8am - 5pm

This 1-day crisis prevention workshop led by our new CPI instructor, Melissa Hanson, emphasizes early intervention and non-physical methods for prevention & management of disruptive behavior.
~ Click  HERE  to  Register ~
~ MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS ~
MELISSA TOVAAS

Melissa Tovaas is an education consultant with a passion for social & emotional learning, literacy, and STEM. She began her 15+ years in education as an elementary school teacher, continuing her work with schools as a professional learning and curriculum consultant through education organizations. Melissa enjoys providing learning that builds community and collaboration around best practices in curriculum and instruction.

For a list of session topics please click HERE.  To schedule Melissa at your school, please contact:    Jeff Blessum  |  jblessum@swmss.coop  |  406-624-3336 x2
SWMSS 5TH ANNUAL
TECH SUMMIT
February 5, 6, & 7, 2018   |    Bozeman, MT

PRESENTER PROPOSALS 
DUE BY OCT. 31

Todd Lark  |   tlark@swmss.coop  |  406-624-3336 x3
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...a word from your Medicaid Billing Specialist

SEPTEMBER TIP OF THE MONTH

This month providers should be 
updating their case loads, and they 
should start logging their services.

Lisa Waterman  |  lwaterman@swmss.coop   |  (406) 624-3336 x4
BLONDE JOKE OF THE WEEK

Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking. One blonde says to the other, "which do you think is farther away, Florida or the moon?" The other blonde turns and says, "helloooooooooo, can you  SEE Florida???"
2017-18 MECC REVIEWS

This year's focus will be on Science and Health Enhancement. Dates and locations for the reviews coming soon!
AESA STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM

Searching for a LEGIT way to lower your monthly student loan payments? We may have the answer! Please click HERE to read the letter our director received Aug. 25th, and click HERE to access the program details brochure.

Bruce Grubbs  |  bgrubbs@swmss.coop  |  (406) 624-3336 x1
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS
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BYOC Success Story:
Anaconda School District  
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Infinite Campus

Annual Newsletter full of 
helpful links & reminders
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