November 30, 2022 Edition
IN THIS EDITION.. SSoM Campus Support Holiday Schedule | MECC Curriculum Review 12/15 | Dyslexia Self-paced Course | SSoM Program Overview | USDA Grant Opportunity | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Additional Resources | About SSoM
SSoM CAMPUS SUPPORT HOLIDAY
HOURS & UPCOMING 2023 PD
Holiday Hours over Break
Dec 19 - 22: 8am - 5pm
Dec 23: 8am - Noon
Dec 26: closed
Dec 27 - 29: 8am - 5pm
Dec 30: 8am - Noon
Jan 2: closed
Upcoming Yearly Event Series (YES)
Jan 10 - 11, 2023: Master Scheduling
Feb 7 - 8, 2023: Online Registration

Join us for the largest offering of live professional development events in Infinite Campus history! YES includes timely instruction on a wide array of Infinite Campus topics that will easily save you and your staff hundreds of hours during the school year!
Questions? Please contact the SSoM Director of Infinite Campus Support Services:
Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
UPCOMING MECC REVIEW
INFORMATION LITERACY
& LIBRARY MEDIA
Dec 15, 10am - 2pm | Anaconda School
Led by Library Media Consultant Erin Lipkind
Register Here | Agenda Coming Soon : )

For more information about MECC, please contact our Executive Director:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA & OTHER READING DISABILITIES
A self-paced, online course brought to you by SSoM
Available through June 30, 2023

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 PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
SSoM PROFESSIONAL LEARNING - That Meets Your Needs
Customized | In-Person &/or Virtual | Member Discounts

Questions? Please contact SSoM Executive Director:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
SSoM INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPORT - Switch to SSoM for FREE
Montana Expertise | On-Site & Virtual PD | FAST Response

Questions? Please contact the SSoM Director of Infinite Campus Support Services:
Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
SSoM MEDICAID BILLING PROGRAM - Serving Schools for 9+ Years
Electronic | Efficient | Empowering

Questions? Please contact the SSoM Medicaid Billing Program Specialist:
Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
SSoM CO-OP FOOD PROGRAM - All Schools Opt-in for FREE

Questions? Please contact the SSoM Purchasing Manager:
Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
GRANT OPPORTUNITY
USDA FY2023 FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM
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.


DUE DATE Applications must be submitted by January 6, 2023
SSoM PARTNER RESOURCES

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR
TEACHING & LEARNING

FREE On-Demand Webinars | 2023 Scholarship Program

13 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]

2023 TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Collaborative Classroom makes annual awards of curriculum and professional learning to K–12 educators nationwide. In 2023, we will award 500+ scholarships! Applications open in January. [sign up to be notified here]

Click here for the Events Calendar, or contact us for more information:
Melissa Tovaas, Collaborative Classroom Liaison | mtovaas@mt-schools.org
JOKE OF THE WEEK
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
MT OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

OPI Education Compass - December 2022 Ed.
Featuring: MAST Pilot Program, Prelim. Fall 2022 Student Count for ANB, Chapter 55-School Accreditation, Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities, Montana's 68th Legislative Session, & more!
HEALTH NEWS: Is it COVID, Flu, or RSV?

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:
ABOUT SCHOOL SERVICES of MONTANA
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