IN THIS EDITION.. SSoM Testimonial | Infinite Campus PD 2023 | MECC Curriculum Review 12/15 | Dyslexia Self-paced Course | SSoM Programs Overview | USDA Grant Opportunity | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources featuring 9-8-8 | About SSoM

UPCOMING MECC REVIEW

GOAL: to deepen your knowledge about dyslexia as it relates to Montana’s Dyslexia Screening and Intervention Act, the science of reading, and research-based literacy assessment and instructional practices in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)

SSoM PROFESSIONAL LEARNING - That Meets Your Needs

SSoM INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPORT - Switch to SSoM for FREE

SSoM MEDICAID BILLING PROGRAM - Serving Schools for 9+ Years

SSoM CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM - All Schools Opt-in for FREE

Request for Applications | $12M in Competitive Grants

The purpose of this grant is to help implement farm to school programs that increase access to local food in eligible schools, connect children with agriculture for better health and inspire youth to consider careers in agriculture.

DETAILS Resources for Farm to School Grant Program Applicants

DUE DATE Applications must be submitted by January 6, 2023

Brainstorms! Newsletter December 2022 Edition

Welcome! In this newsletter we share cool opportunities for Montana STEM educators of all grade levels, subjects and settings, including upcoming professional development workshops through MSU and our partners, grant applications and STEM resources, STEM events and contests for students, and more. Subscribe here!

FREE MSU Research in Action Workshop Series TODAY

Wednesday, Dec 7th | 4 - 5pm | Virtual | Details & Registration

SPEAKER: Esther Stopps, MSU Chemical Engineering doctoral candidate

TOPIC: Hear Esther's story about her research into how to make more definitive and accurate diagnostic tests for disease-related DNA and RNA molecules. While Ester is specifically detecting small RNA molecules associated with Alzheimer's disease, her research is broadly applicable to many types of disease diagnostics, such as cancer screenings and viral infection monitoring.

FREE On-Demand Webinars!

Collaborative Classroom provides complimentary, prerecorded professional learning webinars to view anytime, at your convenience. Topics include: The Science of Reading, Social Emotional Learning, Reading Intervention, Writing, and more! [click here for details]

Click here for the Events Calendar, or contact us for more information:

OPI Education Compass - December 2022 Ed.

Call or text 988 for suicide prevention and mental health crisis support 24/7. Chat at 988lifeline.org/chat. Anyone could be struggling with suicide. Click the 988 logo to find more specific resources on the 988 website, including:

988 is a talk line, not the number to dispatch services. A reminder that

emergency calls still need to go to 9-1-1 if police or an ambulance is needed.

December 2, 2022 | Issue 670

Hiding in Plain Sight - Youth Mental Illness

This film gives voice to the experiences of young people who struggle with mental health challenges and focuses on the importance of awareness and empathy.

5 OPI Renewal Units | sign up here

Mavericks - from Montana PBS

Mavericks tells the fascinating, timeless story of Montana’s freestyle legacy through the struggles, victories, and journeys of the state’s most renowned skiers, as they share a common bond that is the unbreakable Montana spirit.

2 OPI Renewal Units | sign up here

Join the MTPBS Teachers Facebook Group HERE | Join their email list HERE

COVID, Flu, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are together driving a national wave of respiratory illnesses, and they can be distinguish, since they share many common symptoms. But it's useful to know which virus you have, since that determines the treatments you should receive and how long you should isolate.

Check out this article for details on five factors to consider and a handy symptoms comparison chart.

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 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.