IN THIS EDITION...Gallatin Valley IEFA Institute Nov 30 & Dec 1 | MT Safe & Healthy Schools Project SCHOLARSHIPS | Nat'l Bullying Prevention Month Resources | Co-op Food Committee Meeting Sign-up | SSoM Programs Updates | SSoM Partner Opportunities | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources featuring Photonic-Con Oct 23 | About SSoM | |
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GALLATIN VALLEY IEFA INSTITUTE
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 | Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman
Join us for one or both days of IEFA learning with
award-winning educators Jordan Lankford-Forster
(Bright Trail Woman) and Miranda Murray!
The Gallatin Valley IEFA Institute event will offer educators an opportunity to delve into Indigenous education by providing foundational information concerning the seven "Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians." Participants will learn how to effectively integrate Indigenous content into their curricula, regardless of their initial familiarity with the subject. This event emphasizes the evaluation and inclusion of Native resources to provide a diverse perspective, ultimately enriching students' educational experiences and promoting cultural diversity in the classroom.
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MONTANA SAFE & HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROJECT
Proactive Approaches to Preventing School Violence
School Services of Montana has been awarded a GRANT through the DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance's STOP School Violence program. Check out the next phase of our project:
Apply Now for CARING SCHOOL COMMUNITY SCHOOLWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
One of our project goals is to provide resources and support for schoolwide programs focusing on whole child skill development. As part of these efforts, SSoM is offering Caring School Community Schoolwide Program Scholarships to MT schools serving grades K - 8. Collaborative Classroom’s Caring School Community program and professional learning supports schools with integrating whole child skills with an emphasis on the proactive teaching of social awareness, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills to build positive classroom and school communities.
Project Details | Scholarship Details | New Resources | Participation Survey
Melissa Tovaas, SSoM Executive Director | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0021
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RESOURCES FOR NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH
Established in 2006, October has become a time to acknow-ledge that bullying has devastating effects on children and families such as school avoidance, loss of self-esteem, increased anxiety, and depression.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) offers an impressive list of resources for:
Parents & Caregivers | Children & Teens | Mental Health Providers | Educators & School Staff
Search by: Resource type | Trauma type | Language | Audience
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Attn. Food Service Managers - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
SSoM CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Miles City Oct. 17 | Great Falls Oct. 19 | Missoula Oct. 20
10am - 2pm each day | choose one location
Hello to my fabulous Food Service Managers, Head Cooks, and Assistants! YOU are cordially invited to the 7th annual School Services of MT Co-op Food Program Committee Meetings happening NEXT WEEK! Please choose the date & location that works best for you. This year's agenda includes 2 tasty broker presentations, advanced training on the new US Foods MOXÄ“ ordering platform, and program discussion & collaboration.
YOU MAY ATTEND if your district has opted into the SSoM Co-op Food Program. Bring your Head Cook, your Assistant Cook, your appetite, and your ideas! Location details will be emailed to registrants prior to your meeting.
Contact: Jennifer Brekke, Purchasing Manager | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING | Details
SSoM provides PD customized to the needs of your staff and students, both in-person & online, and will work with you to create a plan that fits your needs. Contact us for pricing, member discounts, and multi-day contract discounts!
PROGRAM CONTACT: Genevieve Thomas | gthomas@mt-schools.org | (406) 300-2561
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MECC CURRICULUM CONSORTIUM | Details
Get ready for an action-packed school year of captivating curriculum collaboration with our brand new Director of Curriculum and Assessment, Jake Chipps!
PROGRAM CONTACT: Jake Chipps | jchipps@mt-schools.org | (818) 481-6788
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CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM | 23-24 SY Details
This program features FREE ACCESS to all Schools in Montana! Districts who submitted a 22-23 SY Opt-in form are NOT required to re-submit for 23-24. Your participation in our program as been automatically rolled over with the US Foods / School Services of Montana contract roll-over, per bid contract language.
Committee Meeting RSVP: Miles City 10/17 | Great Falls 10/19 | Missoula 10/20
PROGRAM CONTACT: Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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MEDICAID BILLING PROGRAM | Details
Over 900 providers currently log services online in the SSoM Service Portal. For program details and Program Manager Lisa Waterman's bio, click the link above.
Medicaid Service Portal Newsletter October 2023
PROGRAM CONTACT: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
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INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPORT | Details
Did you know? You can make the switch to SSoM Infinite Campus Support at ANY TIME during the school year! Our dedicated support team works closely with OPI and understands Montana District SIS needs. Plus, your SUPPORT FEES WILL NOT INCREASE when you switch!
23 - 24 YES Series PD Continues: Oct 17 & 18 | Jan 9 & 10 | Feb 6 & 7 | Mar 6 & 20...
National Training Week: Nov 13 - 17, 2023
PROGRAM CONTACT: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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MONTANA AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE
FALL 2023 ROADSHOW: STEAM Family Engagement
Oct. 17 - Bozeman | Nov. 3 - Helena | Nov. 8 - Virtual
2 OPI R/U Available | Details, Discounts, & Registration
Engaging caregivers in STEAM learning opportunities increases program outcomes and youth’s interest and identity in STEAM. In this hands-on workshop we will explore the development or enhancement of a family engagement plan that builds relationships with caregivers and community partners. You will get to experience activities designed for family engagement by Montana youth STEAM programs and receive instructions and other resources to implement them in your program! Lead by Heather Jameson, MTAA Strategic Initiatives Lead.
Questions? Email bethany@mtafterschoolalliance.org
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MSU SCIENCE MATH RESOURCE CENTER (SMRC)
Brainstorms! October 2023
Are you ready for the ECLIPSE on Oct. 14? These Montana students will be seeing it from 100,000 feet above!
About 750 students across the USA -- including a team from MSU and another from Salish Kootenai College -- will be launching scientific balloons during the eclipse on Oct. 14. The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Program (NEBP) is headquartered at MSU and funded by NASA SciAct, which connects diverse learners of all ages with science in ways that activate minds and promote a deeper understanding of our world and beyond. Click the link above for the full article!
How and when can you view the eclipse in Montana? Click the link above for the full article and some brilliant educational resources ; )
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Collaborative Classroom is a national nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that all students become readers, writers, and thinkers who learn from, care for, and respect one another.
Collaborative Classroom Events Calendar
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2023-24 TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE BY OCT. 13!
Collaborative Classroom makes annual awards of curriculum and professional learning to K–12 educators nationwide through our Teacher Scholarship Program. If you have been wanting to bring the SIPPS® or Caring School Community® program into your classroom, or try virtual coaching to support your current Collaborative Classroom implementation, now is the time to apply to receive these programs—for FREE! Apply here.
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THE READING LEAGUE MONTANA PRESENTS
TEACHER TUESDAY SERIES
7 FREE Zoom Sessions | 9/26 - 11/14
Language & Literacy Topics | All sessions begin at 4:15pm MST
The Reading League of Montana invites you to join them for an exciting Teacher Tuesday Series discussing a variety of language and literacy topics! Presenters are experienced educators who will share impactful practices aligned with the science of reading.
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Oct 17 - Small Group Diagnostic Prescriptive Instruction
Oct 24 - Early Childhood Language and Literacy Routines
Nov 7 - Bringing the Science of Reading to Special Education Services: with featured presenter Genevieve Thomas!
Nov 14 - Literacy in the Upper Grades
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GALLATIN COLLEGE PHOTONIC-CON EXPO
Oct. 23, 2023 | Gallatin County Fairgrounds | Free for Students
1 - 4pm MS & HS Students & Parents | 4 - 6pm Community Welcome
Details & School Registration | Flyer & QR Code to Share
Lasers, Photonics, & Manufacturing
Experience the world of Photonics at Gallatin College's 2nd annual Advanced Technology fair! This is a unique opportunity to engage students with advanced technology, and an excellent introduction to the exciting world of Photonics with hands-on experiences, unique demonstrations, and engaging industry partners. Fun prizes, tasty food trucks, and hands-on demos with lasers, drones, robots, and more from cutting edge local industries.
Funding is available for schools to help pay the cost of bus/vehicle travel expenses. Register today!
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WATCH & LEARN TEACHER PD with MONTANA PBS
FREE | Asynchronous | Earn OPI Credit | Full Details & Sign-up Link
Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness
Ivan Doig: Landscapes of a Western Mind | Content Area: ELA
Mavericks | Content Areas: Health Ed; Youth Mental Health
Higgins Ridge | Content Areas: Science; SEL
Indian Relay | Content Areas: Health Ed; IEFA; Social Studies
Keeping the Barn | Content Areas: Social Studies; MT History
Playing for the World | Content Areas: IEFA; Social Studies; MT Hist. The Last Artifact | Content Area: Math
October 9, 2023 Newsletter
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ABOUT SCHOOL SERVICES of MONTANA | |
OUR MISSION
School Services of Montana commits to providing equitable support and services designed to leverage school resources, enhance curriculum and instruction, and offer economically sustainable solutions. Through collaboration with government, public, and local entities, SSoM provides personalized, innovative programs to empower and connect Montana’s diverse school communities.
SSoM Members educate nearly 60,000 students across the state. Membership is open to all K-12 school districts, public or private, and education-based organizations primarily serving Montana’s youth. While membership is not required to participate in the vast majority of SSoM programs and services, membership does have its perks. Click here : )
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