IN THIS EDITION...STEM Summer Institute 7/31 - 8/2 Keynote Speaker | Cultural Student Exchange Survey| CPI Workshop Aug 17 | Infinite Campus PD: YES Series | SSoM PD & Program Details | NEW One Good Thing | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources | About SSoM
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Early Bird Discount Ends May 31!
MONTANA STEM
SUMMER INSTITUTE
July 31 - Aug 2 | MSU-Bozeman
"Spark Curiosity with STEM"
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Day 1 Kenote Speaker - Dr. Wendi Lawrence
"Yes, Let’s….Create Innovative Learning with STE(A)M"
We are thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Wendi Lawrence, our Day 1 keynote speaker! Hailing from Park City, Utah, Wendi is a science educator and Senior Project Coordinator with Guardians of Honor, LLC supporting the NASA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (NSTEM) contract. She has dedicated her career to the ideal that no dream be deferred and no potential unrealized.
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Read more about Dr. Lawrence on our conference web page, and REGISTER NOW to receive your Early Bird discount!
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Questions? Comments? Please contact SSoM Executive Director:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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CULTURAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
Interest Survey | Networking and
Informational Gathering Zoom
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School Services of Montana, in collaboration with the OPI, is developing a TOOLKIT to support teachers’ and schools’ educational & financial needs for Cultural Student Exchanges (supplied through grants and workshops). Please complete the survey so we can best match you to foster relationship-building. |
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Please Join The May 16th Zoom: Networking & Informational Gatherings
RE: IEFA K-12 Cultural Exchange Grants 23/24 SY
Questions? Contact OPI IEFA Implementation Specialist Jennifer Stadum
jstadum@mt.gov | office (406) 444-0725 | mobile (406) 570-7909
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UPCOMING CPI WORKSHOP
August 17, 2023
Manhattan School District
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Are you interested in certification for youself or your teachers/staff?
Manhattan School District is hosting a CPI workshop
August 17, 2023, and registration opens soon!
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Crisis Prevention / Intervention With Advanced Physical Skills |
Reply to this email to let us know you're interested
in this workshop, and you will be one of the FIRST
to receive a link to REGISTRATION DETAILS!
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In the meantime, check out our program details here: CPI Workshops
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School Services of Montana Executive Director
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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UPCOMING PD
INFINITE CAMPUS YEARLY EVENT SERIES
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A continuation of the largest offering of live PD events in Infinite Campus history!
YES: PUTTING A BOW ON IT | MAY 2-3, 2023
Wrap up the school year right with tips and tricks for completing
end-of-year tasks with ease and expertise. This training is for:
school admin, counselors, registrars, and your SIS coordinators.
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School Services of Montana Director of Infinite Campus Support
Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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MECC CURRICULUM CONSORTIUM | Details
PD & MECC Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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Contact: Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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April 2023 Medicaid Service Portal Newsletter
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MASBO Summer Conference June 14-16 | Fairmont Hot Springs
Contact: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
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2023 YES Series PD: May 2 & 3 | Aug 9 & 23 | Sept 26 & 27 | Oct 17 & 18
- National Training Week: Nov 13 - 17, 2023
Contact: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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NASA'S Perserverance Rover Loses its Hitchhiking 'Pet Rock' After More Than a Year Together on Mars
There's a plethora of negativity online and in the news these days. Isn't it nice to have a wholesome mental break from it all? Thank you, NASA! #nasapetrock
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SCIENCE MATH RESOURCE CENTER (SMRC)
Welcome to Brainstorms!, the monthly e-newsletter of SMRC, where we share cool opportunities for MT STEM educators of all grade levels, subjects and settings.
Subscribe to Brainstorms!, and click the link above for full details on these highlights and more!
FREE STEM Opportunity for Educators: FireWorks Master Class
Missoula, MT | June 13 - 14, 2023
Register for this free workshop at the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory, consisting of two intense days of entertaining hands-on activities for teaching students about wildland behavior, ecology, mananagement, and activities related to traditional fire use by Native Americans.
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COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM:
Evidence-Based
Writing Instruction
UPCOMING WEBINARS ON WRITING
May 3 | 3PM MT | 1 Hour | Complimentary
May 11 | 3PM MT | 1 Hour | Complimentary
INTERVIEW: What are best practices in effective writing instruction?
Learn more about connecting your district with Collaborative Classroom by contacting:
Melissa Tovaas, Collaborative Classroom Liaison | mtovaas@mt-schools.org
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Did I "kill a plant"?
Or did the plant
not have what it
takes to thrive
in this fast-paced
environment?
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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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MONTANA SCIENCE CENTER IS HIRING
2023 SUMMER CAMP POSITIONS!
Join this fun, wacky team for summer camps with three different types of positions available: Summer Camp Director, Educators, and Assistants! Positions available for 16 years old +. Great summer job with a lot of excitement and fun with kids!
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Abby Turner, Executive Director | aturner@montanasciencecenter.org | (406) 522-9087 |
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MONTANA PBS EDUCATION
Featuring FREE Virtual PD this Summer!
Hiding in Plain Sight Summer Virtual Workshops
Montana PBS will host another virtual workshop series about youth mental health using Hiding in Plain Sight media starting in June. Stay tuned for more inforation as we get the schedule finalized!
FREE PBS Media Literacy Certification Summer Bootcamp
Using media in your classroom? This 8-week online cohort certification will show educator expertise in teaching students to analyze and produce media that matters and think critically about their role as media consumers. OPI credit available. Sign up now! |
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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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