September 6, 2023 Edition |
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IN THIS EDITION...Infinite Campus - Montana User Groups | GRANT: Montana Safe & Healthy Schools Project | SSoM Programs Updates | SSoM Partner Resources feat. the MentorMT Program | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources feat. upcoming IEFA PD | About SSoM
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Attn. Infinite Campus Users: Registration is OPEN!
MONTANA USER GROUPS
September 26 - 28, 2023 | 8:30am - 3pm
Breeze into a User Group as we roll through recent waves of releases and OPI updates. Get the latest information on the TEAMS transition to AIM, state reporting, Communication 2.0 and Campus Community. Finally, we'll look over Campus Roadmap and Surveys and Insights.
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Tuesday, Sept. 26
Havre, MT
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Wednesday, Sept. 27
Glasgow, MT
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Attendance &
Lunch are FREE
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Open to ALL
Campus Users
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MONTANA SAFE & HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROJECT
School Services of Montana has been awarded a GRANT through the DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance's STOP School Violence program. SSoM will implement a multi-faceted approach to preventing school violence through professional learning, coordinated school partnerships, and resources and training on whole child skill development. Implementation of the Montana Safe and Healthy Schools Project will include collaborations with schools and communities to proactively teach students and staff the skills to thrive with interpersonal relationships, self-and social awareness, and conflict resolution skills, including anti-bullying techniques. Details
What is it? | Project Goals | What Will Schools Gain? | Who
Can Be Involved? | How to Get Involved | Survey Link | Contact Info
TAKE OUR SURVEY to be one of the FIRST to learn about participation opportunities!
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CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING | Details
SSoM provides PD customized to the needs of your staff and students, both in-person & online, and will work with you to create a plan that fits your needs. Contact us for pricing, member discounts, and multi-day contract discounts!
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SSoM Gallatin Valley IEFA Institute - details coming soon!
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Genevieve Thomas | gthomas@mt-schools.org | (406) 300-2561
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MECC CURRICULUM CONSORTIUM | Details
Get ready for an action-packed school year of captivating curriculum with our brand new Director of Curriculum and Assessment, Jake Chipps!
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23-24 SY Curriculum Review Schedule & more coming soon
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Jake Chipps | jchipps@mt-schools.org | (818) 481-6788
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This program features FREE ACCESS to all K-12 Schools & child-based organizations across the state. Districts who submitted a 22-23 SY Opt-in form are NOT required to re-submit for 23-24. Your participation in our program as been automatically rolled over with the US Foods / School Services of Montana contract roll-over, per bid contract language.
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October Advisory Meetings are back! Details coming soon : )
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10/_?_ Miles City | 10/19 Great Falls | 10/20 Missoula
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Jennifer Brekke | jbrekke@mt-schools.org | (406) 580-7547
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Over 900 providers currently log services online in the SSoM Service Portal. For program details and Program Manager Lisa Waterman's bio, click the link above.
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Medicaid Service Portal Newsletter - Sept. 2023
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Lisa Waterman | Lwaterman@mt-schools.org | (406) 272-0073
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Did you know? You can make the switch to SSoM Infinite Campus Support at ANY TIME during the school year! Our dedicated support team works closely with OPI and understands what makes Montana schools unique And your support fees will NOT INCREASE when you switch!
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2023 YES Series PD: Sept 26 & 27 | Oct 17 & 18 | Jan 9 & 10 | Feb 6 & 7 | Mar 6 & 20...
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National Training Week: Nov 13 - 17, 2023
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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SSoM PARTNER EVENTS & RESOURCES |
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MentorMT is a program of the ASPIRE Project, housed in MSU's Center for Research on Rural Education |
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MSU MentorMT 2.0 FALL 2023 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!
Mentoring is available for Montana's new & underprepared rural teachers! The MentorMT program offers FREE precision support by providing teachers with one-on-one mentoring, a focus on content, curriculum, and instructional support. Plus, there's no cost to schools
and a $500 stipend each year for participating teachers.
MSU MentorMT 2.0 Program Director:
Jennifer Luebeck | jennifer.luebeck@montana.edu
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COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM
Announcing our 2023-2024 Teacher Scholarship Program! Apply to receive a FREE classroom package for the SIPPS® or Caring School Community® program, or a Collaborative Coach professional learning cycle to support your current implementation.
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NEW FALL WEBINARS - REGISTER NOW!
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9/21 | 2-3 pm MT | Building and Maintaining a Caring School Community: Tips for Building a Foundation for Year-Long Success | Learn More or Register
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9/26 | 2-3 pm MT | Foundational Skills Instruction: Why Differentiated Learning & Small-Group Instruction are Key to Student Success | Learn More or Register
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10/11 | 2-3 pm MT | Implementing Social-Emotional Learning: Successes and Setbacks | Learn More or Register
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MONTANA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
2024 MCEC & MCASE EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Save the Date: April 3 - 5, 2024 | Missoula, MT
ATTENTION: Administrators, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, school specialists, general education teachers, student teachers, & college students!
Registration and a list of speakers (along with a comedy night and other entertainment) will be available next month. Right now we have an open call for presenters - click the button for details!
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Proposal Deadline: Sept. 30, 2023
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a slight Pre-Pre-K misunderstanding |
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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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UPCOMING OPI INDIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL (IEFA) EVENTS & PD
Indian Education and Computing for All | 1 evening per month Sept 2023 - May 2024 | Zoom
- A curriculum & PD project designed to bring together social studies, IEFA, and computing content standards for middle school students
- 18 hours of online PD | $1000 stipend | Earn up to 40 PD Units
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Flyer | Registration
Energize! IEFA Monthly Gathering: Games, Lessons, and More!
First Tuesdays Sept - June | 4 - 5pm | Registration not required | Earn 1 PD Unit
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All 5 Montana CSPDs offer FREE Professional Learning in their regions!
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ABOUT SCHOOL SERVICES of MONTANA |
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OUR MISSION
School Services of Montana commits to providing equitable support and services designed to leverage school resources, enhance curriculum and instruction, and offer economically sustainable solutions. Through collaboration with government, public, and local entities, SSoM provides personalized, innovative programs to empower and connect Montana’s diverse school communities.
SSoM Members educate nearly 60,000 students across the state. Membership is open to all K-12 school districts, public or private, and education-based organizations primarily serving Montana’s youth. While membership is not required to participate in the vast majority of SSoM programs and services, membership does have its perks. Click here : )
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