IN THIS EDITION...Please Welcome Our New Staff Member | GRANT: Montana Safe & Healthy Schools Project | SSoM Programs & NEW Updates | SSoM Partner Resources featuring the MCEC 2024 Conference | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources featuring upcoming IEFA PD | About SSoM
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Please give a warm welcome to SSoM's new staff member -
GENEVIEVE THOMAS
Director of Professional Learning
“I am thrilled to be a part of School Services of Montana as their new Director of Professional Learning! While I’ve spent most of my career working with schools all around the country, I grew up in MT and couldn’t be happier to be building relationships with schools and districts across the state. If we haven’t met yet, I hope our paths cross soon. Please contact me to discuss how School Services of Montana can support your district’s professional learning goals.” Click here to learn more about Genevieve.
Genevieve Thomas | gthomas@mt-schools.org | (406) 300-2561
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MONTANA SAFE & HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROJECT
School Services of Montana has been awarded a GRANT through the DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance's STOP School Violence program. SSoM will implement a multi-faceted approach to preventing school violence through professional learning, coordinated school partnerships, and resources and training on whole child skill development. Implementation of the Montana Safe and Healthy Schools Project will include collaborations with schools and communities to proactively teach students and staff the skills to thrive with interpersonal relationships, self-and social awareness, and conflict resolution skills, including antiÂ-bullying techniques. Details
What is it? | Project Goals | What Will Schools Gain? | Who
Can Be Involved? | How to Get Involved | Survey Link | Contact Info
TAKE OUR SURVEY to be one of the FIRST to learn about participation opportunities!
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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!
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SSoM Gallatin Valley IEFA Institute - details coming soon!
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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 with our brand new MECC Director, Jake Chipps!
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23-24 SY Curriculum Review Schedule & more coming soon
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Jake Chipps | jchipps@mt-schools.org | (818) 481-6788
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This program features FREE ACCESS to all K-12 Schools & child-based organizations across the state. 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.
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October Advisory Meetings are back! Details coming soon : )
- 10/TBD Miles City | 10/19 Great Falls | 10/20 Missoula
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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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.
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Medicaid Service Portal Newsletter - Sept. 2023
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
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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 what makes Montana schools unique And your support fees will NOT INCREASE when you switch!
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2023 YES Series PD: Sept 26 & 27 | Oct 17 & 18 | Jan 9 & 10 | Feb 6 & 7 | Mar 6 & 20...
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National Training Week is Nov 13 - 17, 2023
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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SSoM PARTNER EVENTS & RESOURCES |
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MONTANA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
2024 MCEC & MCASE EDUCATION CONFERENCE
April 3 - 5, 2024 | Missoula, MT
ATTENTION: Administrators, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, school specialists, general education teachers, student teachers, & college students!
Please save the date for the 2024 MCEC Montana Conference of Exceptional Children in Missoula at the Hilton Garden Inn April 3rd - 5th, 2024. Put in those leave requests early so substitutes can be reserved to allow you to join your colleagues from across the state at MCEC 2024! Registration and a list of speakers (along with a comedy night and other entertainment) will be available next month. We hope to see you there!
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Proposal Deadline: Sept. 30, 2023
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MentorMT is a program of the ASPIRE Project, housed in MSU's Center for Research on Rural Education |
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MSU MentorMT 2.0 FALL 2023 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!
Mentoring is available for Montana's new & underprepared rural teachers! The MentorMT program offers FREE precision support by providing teachers with one-on-one mentoring, a focus on content, curriculum, and instructional support. Plus, there's no cost to schools and a $500 stipend each year for participating teachers.
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Program Director: Jennifer Luebeck | jennifer.luebeck@montana.edu |
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COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM
Announcing our 2023-2024 Teacher Scholarship Program! Apply to receive a FREE classroom package for the SIPPS® or Caring School Community® program, or a Collaborative Coach professional learning cycle to support your current implementation.
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MSU SCIENCE MATH RESOURCE CENTER (SMRC)
Welcome to Brainstorms!, the monthly e-newsletter of MSU Science Math Resource Center. 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, and more!
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Weird how the
first day of school also coincides with the first day
anybody has ever driven a car...
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MT OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Teacher Learning Hub - a FREE online learning platform providing high-quality professional learning for Montana educators
Featuring: OPI Individual Unit Updates; Standards Revision Negotiated Rulemaking Committees: Math & World Languages still open; Chapter 55: School Accreditation; MAST Pilot Program Year 2; ESSER Funds, & more
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UPCOMING OPI INDIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL (IEFA) EVENTS & PD
Indian Education and Computing for All | 1 evening per month Sept 2023 - May 2024 | Zoom
- A curriculum and professional development project designed to bring together social studies, IEFA, and computing content standards for middle school students.
- 18 hours of online PD | $1000 stipend | Earn up to 40 PD Units
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Flyer | Registration
Energize! IEFA Monthly Gathering: Games, Lessons, and More!
First Tuesdays Sept - June | 4 - 5pm | Registration not required | Earn 1 PD Unit
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All 5 Montana CSPDs offer FREE Professional Learning in their regions!
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ABOUT SCHOOL SERVICES of MONTANA |
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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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