IN THIS EDITION...STEM Summer Institute Jul 31 - Aug 2 Highlights | Infinite Campus PD for New Users | CPI Workshop Aug 17 | SSoM PD & Program Details | One Good Thing...or Two | SSoM Partner Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l Resources | About SSoM
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JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL
MONTANA STEM
SUMMER INSTITUTE
July 31 - Aug 2 | MSU-Bozeman
"Spark Curiosity with STEM"
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Don't miss the opportunity to attend a one-of-a-kind, Montana-made showcase for STEM integration across all grades and subject areas. Youâll enjoy exemplary K-12 STEM instruction and resources, inspiring national speakers, and the best of Bozeman and MSU.
This year features more sessions than ever before including an entire track for MATH TEACHERS, plus 2 amazing keynote speakers, hands-on learning, excellent exhibitors and -perhaps most importantly- the opportunity to hang out and learn from all your fellow STEM teachers from across Montana!
Stay in MSU Housing for Only $50 / Night
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Early Bird Registration
Discounts End May 31!
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Questions? Comments? Please contact SSoM Executive Director:
Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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INFINITE CAMPUS
PD SESSIONS
for Teachers New to the
Infinite Campus SIS
August 11, 18, & 21, 2023
Join School Services or Montana for a back to school session on navigating Infinite Campus and Campus Instruction. Whether you have new teachers, returning teachers, or just need a refresher, these sessions will provide all of the basic groundwork needed to start off the school year. All sessions led by your Montana Campus Certified Trainers!
Traditional Grading Sessions and Standards-Based Grading Sessions will be offered! Topics include: Attendance | Seating Charts | Student Groups | Account Settings / Control Center | Grade Book Orientation | Reports
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REGISTRATION FEES
General Admission $70
Group Discounts Available for Teams of 6+
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SSoM INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPORT REMINDER: Changes to Your Billing
For districts receiving support from the School Services of Montana team, your 2023 support renewal invoice will come directly from School Services of Montana, NOT Infinite Campus. There will be no change in price; your fees will remain the same.
ACTION ITEM: Please watch for an email from the Infinite Campus Corporate accounting department with a link to the updated electronic contract. A timely signature is greatly appreciated.
SSoM Director of Infinite Campus Support Services:
Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@mt-schools.org | (406) 256-7306
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REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
CPI WORKSHOP
Aug. 17, 2023 | Manhattan School
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Interested in certification for youself or your teachers/staff?
Crisis Prevention/Intervention +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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Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@mt-schools.org | (646) 831-7264
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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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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: 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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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
May 8 - May 12, 2023
In honor of all that you do, please enjoy this curated list of Teacher Discounts & Perks. Because you deserve ALLLLLLL the things : )
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SCIENCE MATH RESOURCE CENTER (SMRC)
Welcome to Brainstorms!, SMRC's monthly e-newsletter, where we share cool opportunities for Montana STEM educators of all grade levels, subjects and settings.
Subscribe to Brainstorms!, and click the link above to read the full May 2023 edition.
PROFICIENCY-BASED EDUCATION (PBE) SUMMER SYMPOSIUM - FREE
June 16-18 | MSU-Bozeman | FREE housing, parking, & meals | Mileage covered
PBE is changing the way we educate students in Montana. Newly passed Chapter 55 standards call on educators and leaders to articulate and measure what students know and can do because of having that knowledge. This is the centerpiece of proficiency-based education.
You and your colleagues (literally, bring an entire team!) to MSU to learn from educators, school leaders, and trustees who have already begun to implement proficiency-based, competency-based, and/or standards-based approaches in their schools. We often learn best in community with others. Come, be part of this community-wide conversation.
FINAL MSU RESEARCH IN ACTION of the 22-23 SY May 25 | 4-5pm
FREE Virtual Workshop Features MSU Engineer Who Studies Fluid Dynamics
Montana middle and high school science teachers - you are invited! This workshop features Sarah Morris, assistant professor in the Norm Asjbornson College of Engineering. Hear about her work, her own STEM pathway, and participate in a facilitated discussion to thing about how you can bring this info into your classroom!
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COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM
Celebrating 43 Years of Impact:
24K Schools & After-School Sites
328K Teachers | 8M Students
EVIDENCE-BASED WRITING INSTRUCTION
May 11 | 2PM MT | 1 Hour | Complimentary
BACK TO SCHOOL WEBINAR
Aug 23 | 1PM MT | 1 Hour | Complimentary
Can't attend a webinar 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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Yosemite National Park Forest Ranger, on why it's difficult to design the perfect bear-proof garbage bin: |
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"There is considerable overlap between the intelligence of the smartest bears and the dumbest tourists." |
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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 PBS EDUCATION
FREE - Hiding in Plain Sight Summer Virtual Educator Series
1 - 3pm Mondays: June 12, 19, & 26; July 10* & 17
Montana PBS is hosting a series of virtual workshops to learn more about youth mental health from the Ken Burns documentary, Hiding in Plain Sight. Join us Monday afternoons starting June 12 to watch clips from the film and engage in discussion with peers about strategies & resources for supporting youth mental illness.
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June 12 "Supporting Students with Eating Disorders"
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June 19 "Social Media and Youth Mental Health"
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June 26 Supporting Students with Anxiety"
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July 10 12 - 2pm "Building Relationships to Support Youth Mental Health"
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July 17 "Eliminating the Stigma of Youth Mental Health"
PBS Media Literacy Certification Summer Bootcamp
8-week online cohort | OPI renewal units available
NEW on PBS LearningMedia: Higgins Ridge Collection
- a collection of media from the film paired with classroom activities to teach students about smokejumpers, wildfire science and more!
Complete details & registration in link above.
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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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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 Montanaâs 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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