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GRIEF OVER THE HOLIDAYS: EDUCATORS
CAN HELP STUDENTS COPE
-goals for educators and steps they can take to offer support
to grieving students |
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lick
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for article
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IN THIS EDITION:
FREE
Icons of Depth & Complexity Workshop Dec. 7 |
Tech Summit Feb. 5, 6, & 7 | NEW
Medicaid Newsletter!
| Host a CPI Workshop at Your School | Joke of the Week | IEFA Book Spotlight Series |
MECC Science Review Schedule
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Co-op Food Order Window Opens Nov. 20 |
Additional
PD: OPI 3 Big Ideas & More |
Newsletter Archive
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~ 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
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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
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Nov. 13 newsletter
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YOUR MEDICAID MOMENT
Did you receive our most recent Medicaid newsletter?
Our new bi-monthly Medicaid newsletter for
ALL providers features tips and updates to our online Service Portal, as well as details about this service used by over 80 school districts across Montana. Contact Lisa
today to get added to this mailing list.
Lisa Waterman | lwaterman@swmss.coop | (406) 624-3334 ext. 4
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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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JOKE OF THE WEEK
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Click joke for more
from Cartoonist Dave Coverly
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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.
Fall Reviews: Nov. 2 & Nov. 16 | Winter Reviews: Jan. 18 & Mar. 22
Click
HERE
for the 2017-18 calendar
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@swmss.coop | cell (646) 831-7264
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SWMSS SPOTLIGHT SERIES
~feat. IEFA & Kim Quigley, SWMSS Instructor
Want a list of highly recommended IEFA books with great reviews by trusted colleagues?
Kim Quigley, a retired Bozeman School teacher, will share her wealth of knowledge surrounding IEFA literature throughout this new spotlight series. This week we feature "A Broken Flute - the Native Experience in Books for Children." This book contains, from a Native perspective, "living stories, essays, poetry, and hundreds of reviews of children's books about Indians." It is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in presenting honest materials by and about indigenous peoples to children. Please click
HERE
for a great description and excellent editorial review on Amazon, and stay tuned for Kim's IEFA Leveled Books collection that she will share with everyone who has a love for IEFA.
Also check back later this month for details and registration for
Kim Quigley & Melissa Tovaas' online IEFA book study!
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click logo for details
& facts about our
statewide program
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CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM ORDER WINDOW OPENS NOV. 20!
The Spring 2018 BIDS have been received, and the bid will be awarded on Thursday, Nov. 16th. The upcoming order window for school districts features new products, a new How To Place Your Order video, and a special surprise that will put a huge smile on your face. Look for your Spring 2018 order window email first thing Monday morning!
For additional info or school registration
please contact:
Jennifer Brekke | 406.624.3336 ext. 0 | jbrekke@swmss.coop
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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS
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Don't just take our word for it!
Click HERE to discover why 360 Office Solutions customers choose us over the competition,and call us TODAY :)
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SWMSS provides local support for nearly 50 districts in MT - click
HERE to read their testimonials
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Pine Cove Wins National
Cyber-Security Award!
Click logo for the Nov. 14
Pine Cove Pulse to read more |
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