IN THIS EDITION...MECC CTE Curriculum Review 4/26 | Science Summer Institute 2022 Call for Proposals | Social Emotional Learning Alliance for Montana | SSoM Program Updates | SSoM Partner Resources feat. The Science of Whiskey | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources featuring MOSS, Project WET, & WLI-MT | About SSoM

Join us for a facilitated curriculum review focused on the new K-12 Montana CTE Standards. Special guests from OPI’s CTE team will be joining us to help deepen our learning about the standards, and to explore strategies and resources to help inform our curriculum plans. This session is for schools that are part of the MECC curriculum consortium. However, we are opening it up for others to join that feel they would benefit. The more the merrier to enhance collaboration across districts!

Please register here to confirm your attendance and provide background info about your CTE interests and needs to the facilitators.

Join us to facilitate a breakout session at the annual Montana Science Summer Institute! We are seeking proposals for breakout sessions that help provide educators with practical strategies, ideas, and resources to boost STEM-focused curriculum and instruction.

Conference Dates: July 25-27, 2022

Location: Montana State Univ.-Bozeman

We are launching a grassroots effort to promote and support high-quality social emotional learning (SEL) across Montana. Sign up now to stay informed and join our effort at sel4mt.org, or visit sel4us.org. Our founding leadership team includes Ryder Delaloye, Tom Franta, Renee' Schoening, Melissa Tovaas, and Todd Wester.

CONNECT: connect local SEL stakeholders to learn & share best practices

PROMOTE: build community & statewide awareness for SEL & its impact

SUPPORT: support high-quality, equity-focused SEL practice & professional learning

ADVOCATE: advocate for equity-focused state & local policies & funding to support SEL

CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM UPDATE

There will NOT be a Fall 2022 order window beginning May 1, 2022. The revised program will begin July 1, 2022. Opt-in forms will be available before school is out for the summer. Please contact: Jennifer Brekke, SSoM Purchasing Manager, @ 406-580-7547 for details.

Thursday, April 14, 2022, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Bozeman MT

21+ Event | $15 or included with Elemental membership

Join the Montana Science Center and the SSoM Director of Technology Education & WSET Level II Master of Spirits, Sabrina Holland-Kump, for an exciting Science of Whiskey event! Explore the science behind distillation (focusing on whiskey) with tasting lessons and samples of various Montana whiskies. Click here for more information & to RSVP.

Collaborative Classroom's mission as a nonprofit is to help students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers while they develop the social and emotional skills necessary to thrive. They have evolved into a partner for schools and districts that is dedicated to transforming the school experience, developing students, and empowering teachers as they engage students.

Twitter Chat - Resources & Strategies to Support English Learners

April 21, 2022 @ 5pm MST

Login to Twitter and join us using hashtag #collabclasschat; follow us on Twitter

OPI Education Compass - April 2022 Edition

Join MOSS in celebrating Nature Quest Week, offering everyone an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors! Start with a community-wide nature quest to find the 4.5 ft. stuffed rainbow trout hidden in the wilds of Gallatin Valley - with a prize package you don’t want to miss! Wrap up with an Earth Day festival from 10am - 3pm on Saturday, April 23 in Bozeman. The week includes an Online Auction, Virtual Trivia Night, a Fun Run, & more!

Registration | About Project WET

Understanding climate change requires a basic understanding of water. How much do you or your students understand our local water resources? Participate in this interactive workshop with hands-on activities and learn new lessons to teach about local water resources and climate change in Montana. Educator guides, renewal units, & lunch provided!

2022 GRANT-FUNDED ARABIC LANGUAGE SUMMER CAMPS REGISTRATION & DETAILS

WHO: kids ages 8-12, and 13-18

WHAT: 3 pay-what-you-can Arabic Summer Camps

Morning Arabic Class, Ages 13-18: Session 1 June 20-23, Session 2 June 27-30

Full-Day Arabic Camp, Ages 8-12: Session 1 June 27-30

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All 5 Montana CSPDs offer FREE VIRTUAL PD in their regions. Click for details:

Region I (Eastern MT) | Region II | Region III | Region IV (SW MT) | Region V (NW MT)

SSoM is a non-profit education service agency committed to unlocking the full potential of every child in each and every school we serve across the state. We accomplish this by providing a wide variety of professional learning activities and business services designed to meet the specific needs of Montana’s excellent educators and administrators. Interested in supporting our work? Click here to make a donation, and be sure to read all about our organization on our website.