IN THIS EDITION.. Women's History Month Resources Week 3 | Montana STEM Summer Institute Call for Proposals | MECC Technology Review 4/17 & 5/1 | IEFA Institute May 17 & 18 | SSoM PD & Program Details | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources | About SSoM

~ a month to commemorate and encourage

the study, observance, and celebration of

the vital role of women in American history

The Story of Us - The Women Who Shaped Montana

Engage | Explore | Energize

Don’t miss the opportunity to present at this exciting and expanded STEM event for Montana educators interested in science, math, and related fields. This year we are seeking presentations on more than a dozen topics that showcase STEM integration, STEM content, and best practices for STEM education.

The STEM Summer Institute is attended by a vibrant group of teachers and STEM enthusiasts from across Montana. Presenters receive a small stipend and registration fee waiver. The proposal form provides more details about audiences, types of sessions, and topics that spark curiosity about STEM.

CONFERENCE DATES: July 31 - August 2

LOCATION: MSU - Bozeman Campus

PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Saturday, April 15

Please contact our Executive Director for additional information:

Registration NOW OPEN to MECC Member Districts

This curriculum review workshop will provide an opportunity for our group to collaborate and review OPI’s Technology Standards and develop a Curriculum Framework for them. The framework can then be utilized by our school districts to create individual District curricula which address the OPI Technology Standards.

Please contact our Executive Director for additional information:

Join us for one or both days of IEFA learning with award-winning educators Jordann Lankford-Forster (Bright Trail Woman) and Miranda Murray.

The Flathead Valley IEFA Institute will provide foundational information concerning the seven “Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians” and tools to implement Indigenous content into your curriculum. The facilitators will provide you with the support and sustainable resources to advance cultural content and Native resources in your classrooms, no matter where you are in your IEFA implementation.

Support | Instruction | Sustainable Resources | Diverse Perspectives

COST: $20 per Participant per Day | Register for one or both days

Please contact our Executive Director with questions:

Look for the School Services of Montana table at the IEFA Best Practices Conference, March 17-18, 2023. We hope to see you there for some great professional learning opportunities!

SSoM PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Program Details

Self-paced Course: Dyslexia | available through June 30, 2023 | Details and Registration

Program Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264

MECC CURRICULUM CONSORTIUM Program Details

Upcoming Events: Technology Review April 17 & May 1; Advisory Council Meeting April 20

MECC Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264

SSoM CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM Program Details, FAQ, & Resources

Next Event: MTSNA Annual Conference June 26 - 29, Great Falls, MT; MTSNA.org

NEW RESOURCES added to our webpage TODAY | Resource Center

Program Contact: Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547

SSoM INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPORT Program Details

PD Opportunities: YES Series - Tracking Student Progress | March 22, 2023

Spring User Group Meetings (4 locations) | April 17 - 20, 2023

Program Contact: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306

SSoM MEDICAID BILLING PROGRAM Program Details

Medicaid Billing Provider Newsletter March 2023 Ed.

Program Contact: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073

MSU SCIENCE MATH RESOURCE CENTER (SMRC) BRAINSTORMS! March 2023 Ed.

We share cool opportunities for Montana STEM educators of all grade levels, subjects and settings, including: upcoming PD workshops through MSU & our partners; grant applications & STEM resources; STEM events & contests for students; & more.

March 22: Dr. Bree Cummins, Mathematician

4 - 5pm | Virtual | Earn 1 OPI Renewal Unit | Limited to 30 Participants

Montana STEM Summit 2023 - Growing STEM Learning Across the Big Sky

April 13 | Helena, MT | FREE | Organized by Montana Afterschool Alliance

NEW BLOG POST Robust Vocabulary Instruction in Grades 3-5: Reflecting on Word Study and Bringing Words to Life

WHITE PAPER What's Settled About the Science of Reading?

Teacher Learning Hub - a FREE online learning platform that provides high quality professional learning for Montana educators

OPI Education Compass - March 2023 Edition

Montana Board of Public Education Standards Review Approved Timeline

English Learners | Math | World Languages | English Language Arts/Literacy

Educator E-Newsletter March 2023 Edition

Teachers and students are invited to explore this multimedia collection of materials celebrating the life and work of Ivan Doig to learn more about the writing process through Doig’s rich descriptions of Montana places and people. Each resource in this collection features a video excerpt from the Montana PBS production Ivan Doig: Landscapes of the Western Mind paired with primary source materials from the Ivan Doig Archives at Montana State University. 

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 501(c)(3) non-profit education service organization 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 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.

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