IN THIS EDITION.. Women's History Month Quotes | Infinite Campus Spring User Groups | Montana STEM Summer Institute Call for Proposals | Upcoming MECC Technology Review | IEFA Institute May 17 & 18 | SSoM PD & Program Details | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources | About SSoM |
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MARCH IS WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH
~ a month to commemorate and encourage
the study, observance, and celebration of
the vital role of women in American history
- 50 Inspirational Quotes by Powerful Women in History -
“Tremendous amounts of talent are being lost to our society just because that talent wears a skirt.” – Shirley Chisholm, first African-American woman elected to U.S. Congress
"There's power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice." – Michelle Obama
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH RESOURCE ARCHIVE
- SSoM Newsletter March 15: The Story of Us - The Women Who Shaped Montana
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SSoM Newsletter March 9: Inspiring Activites for Students of All Ages; 24 Women's History Month Facts for Kids
- SSoM Newsletter March 1: Women's History Month book recommendations; Library of Congress' commemoration of Women's History Month; etc
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INFINITE CAMPUS
SPRING USER GROUPS
"The Power of ONE"
All meetings are 8am - 3pm & include lunch : )
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DATES & LOCATIONS
Monday, April 17 Evergreen School District | Kalispell, MT
Tuesday, April 18 Hellgate Elementary | Missoula, MT
Wednesday, April 19 Montana DNRC | Helena, MT
Thursday, April 20 Heck Elementary | Belgrade, MT
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For additional information or if you have questions, please contact:
Mary Anne Skinner, Director of Infinite Campus Support Services | maskinner@mt-schools.org
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5th Annual Montana STEM Summer Institute
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
NOW OPEN!
Spark Curiosity with STEM!
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.
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CONFERENCE DATES: July 31 - August 2
LOCATION: MSU - Bozeman Campus
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Saturday, April 15
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- Hosted by SSoM and the MSU Science Math Resource Center -
Please contact our Executive Director for additional information:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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MECC TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM REVIEWS
April 17 & May 1 | 9:30am - 2:30pm
Lunch Provided | Join for 1 Day or Both
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.
LOCATION: Headwaters Academy, 1001 Durston Rd, Bozeman MT
Please contact our Executive Director for additional information:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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REGISTRATION OPEN!
FLATHEAD VALLEY IEFA INSTITUTE
Co-Sponsored by School Services of MT and Kalispell Public Schools
8am - 3pm | May 17 & 18, 2023
Flathead Valley Community College
Led by 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.
COST: $20 Per Person Per Day | Register For One OR Both Days
Please contact our Executive Director with questions:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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SSoM PD & PROGRAM DETAILS |
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Program Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
Upcoming Events: Advisory Council Meeting April 20
MECC Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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Next Event: MTSNA Annual Conference June 26 - 29, Great Falls, MT; MTSNA.org
Program Contact: Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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PD Opportunities: YES Series - Beyond the Browser | April 4 & 5, 2023
Program Contact: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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Program Contact: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
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MONTANA AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE (MTAA)
FREE MONTANA STEM SUMMIT
April 13, 2023 | 2 - 8 PM | Helena, MT
"Growing STEM Learning Across the Big Sky"
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For the first time since 2019, the Montana STEM Summit will be held in-person. Join us April 13 at the Great Northern Convention Center in Helena, MT to bring together representatives from education, business, afterschool, government, industry and nonprofits along with other engaged citizens to discuss how Montana can continue to grow a strong STEM ecosystem across the state.
Please contact the MTAA Strategic Initiatives Lead if you have questions:
Heather Jameson | heather@mtafterschoolalliance.org
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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.
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STEM Opportunities for Youth
STEM PD Opportunities
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COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM:
Evidence-Based Practices
In Reading Instruction
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR SERIES
Learn more about connecting your district with Collaborative Classroom by contacting:
Melissa Tovaas, Collaborative Classroom Liaison | mtovaas@mt-schools.org
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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
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LEARN ABOUT CYBER SECURITY BY PLAYING
BACKDOORS & BREACHES
Backdoors & Breaches, an Incident Response Card Game, from Black containing 52 unique cards to help you conduct incident response tabletop exercises and learn attack tactics, tools, and methods. Site includes order options, a demo request, visual and video guides, and an online community to play with others. Train your team or students while having fun! Click here for details.
~ META and COSN approved ~
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NO KID HUNGRY FREE ZOOM WEBINAR SERIES
- where we'll share strategies and tips to make your summer meal program a success! All webinars are 1-2 pm Mountain Time.
Registering for one registers you for them ALL : )
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MONTANA PBS EDUCATION
PBS Digital LearningMedia Collection for Montana Educators:
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.
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All 5 Montana CSPDs offer FREE VIRTUAL PD in their regions. Click for details:
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ABOUT SCHOOL SERVICES of MONTANA |
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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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