IN THIS EDITION.. STEM Summer Institute Registration Now Open! | Cultural Student Exchange Interest Survey & Toolkit | Infinite Campus Spring User Groups | IEFA Institute | We are Hiring! | SSoM PD & Program Details | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources | About SSoM |
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!
MONTANA STEM
SUMMER INSTITUTE
July 31 - Aug 2 | MSU-Bozeman
"Spark Curiosity with STEM"
The 5th Annual Montana STEM Summer Institute is a one-of-a-kind, Montana-made showcase for STEM integration across all grades and subject areas. You’ll enjoy exemplary K-12 STEM instruction and resources, inspiring national speakers, and the best of Bozeman and MSU! The interactive agenda is designed to spark curiosity about STEM practices and projects, not only for your students, but for educators, too!
During the Institute you’ll discover how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics complement one another and combine to motivate powerful 21st century learning. Ignite your curiosity as you engage in purposeful networking, attend demonstration sessions and mini-workshops, and meet our inspirational keynote speakers!

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REMINDER: PRESENTER PROPOSALS DUE BY APRIL 15 |
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Conference hosted by School Services of MT & the MSU Science Math Resource Center
Please contact SSoM Executive Director for additional information:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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CULTURAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
INTEREST SURVEY
FOR: Teachers | Principals | School Leaders
School Services of Montana, in collaboration with the OPI, will begin to develop a useful TOOLKIT to further facilitate our support for teachers’ and schools’ educational and financial needs for Cultural Student Exchanges, as supplied through grant monies and trainings. Our GOAL is to help empower schools to facilitate and build personal, educational, and cultural relationships through intentional exchanges between individuals and educational communities from tribal schools and off- reservation schools, or between differing cultural or tribal schools.
This SURVEY will let us know you’re interested in gaining support for planning a cultural student exchange, whether you have experience with one or have not yet tried it. It will help DIRECT the DEVELOPMENT of the toolkit that includes resources like: scenarios and stories from successful student exchanges in Montana, and Getting Started Tips, such as FAQs, sample budgets, sample steps, and suggested timelines.
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INFINITE CAMPUS
SPRING USER GROUPS
"The Power of ONE"
All meetings are 8am - 3pm & include lunch : )
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Monday, April 17 Evergreen School District | Kalispell
Tuesday, April 18 Hellgate Elementary | Missoula
Wednesday, April 19 Montana DNRC | Helena
Thursday, April 20 Heck Elementary | Belgrade
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Questions? Comments? Need additional information? Please contact:
Mary Anne Skinner, Director of Infinite Campus Support Services | maskinner@mt-schools.org
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Co-Sponsored by School Services of MT and Kalispell Public Schools
FLATHEAD VALLEY
IEFA INSTITUTE
8am - 3pm | May 17 &/or May 18, 2023
Flathead Valley Community College
$20 Per Person / Day | Register for 1 OR Both Days
Please contact our Executive Director with questions:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
DIRECTOR OF
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
The School Services of Montana (SSoM) Director of Professional Learning is responsible for development, delivery, and management of professional learning programs and services to schools. This position is part-time, salaried, and remote, and travel within Montana is required 20 - 30% of the time.
Click here to view this job posting on the SSoM website.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2023
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UPDATES! SSoM PD & PROGRAMS |
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Upcoming Workshop: CPI Training | August 17 | Manhattan School | Stay tuned for info!
Program Contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
Upcoming Meeting: MECC 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 - Putting a Bow on it | May 2 & 3, 2023
Program Contact: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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Next Event: MASBO Summer Conference June 14 - 16 | MASBO.com
Program Contact: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
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MT 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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COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM
Spring has finally sprung! We're planting the seeds for a panel with Texas literacy leaders and two compelling webinars about writing instruction.
April 12 | 3:30PM MT | 1 Hour | Complimentary
: learn from a panel of Texas literacy leaders about their strategies for accelerating students’ foundational skills. Hear about impactful resources, implementation structures, and how varying models (MTSS, tutoring, & PD) led to student achievement growth. Can't attend live? Register to receive the recording.
May 3 | 3PM MT | 1 Hour | Complimentary
: explore the essentials of writing instruction with Dr. Steve Graham, lead author of the IES Educator's Practice Guide for Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effective Writers. Can't attend live? Register to receive the recording.
May 11 | 3PM MT | 1 Hour | Complimentary
: while the Science of Reading has garnered attention, the body of research about high-quality writing instruction often gets short shrift. Click the link to learn more/register. Can't attend live? Register to receive the recording.
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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How are you celebrating Earth Month?
An Earth Month Playlist
In this collection of films and programs, Indigenous people share their environmental knowledge and experiences, whether it's about minimizing damage from wildfires, keeping water clean, preserving lands, or connecting with familial places and traditions. The key is listening to the original stewards of this little spot of Earth we call home.
On Air in April
In honor of Earth Month, check out these documentaries and articles about the beauty and wonder of the world, our changing climate, and more!
...this April with documentaries and programs about the diversity and history of Arab American communities.
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All 5 Montana CSPDs offer FREE VIRTUAL PD in their regions. Click for details:
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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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