SAM Update 7-19-24
Hello SAM Members,
Hope everyone is staying cool during this hot weather. I also know the smoke is impacting many parts of our state - stay safe!
We are just completing the final steps of preparation for SAM AI, which starts Monday in Helena. I am happy to report that we have over 250 attendees registered for day 1 of our conference! We are elated with that level of engagement from our membership. We look forward to hosting everyone for a great learning experience. Safe travels in getting to Helena!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if I can be of any assistance. We are here to support your professional needs.
Montana Principals Attend National Conference
Montana was well represented at the United 2024 Conference in Nashville earlier this week, with a distinguished group of Montana principals representing the Big Sky State. The conference was held jointly by NASSP and NAESP.
Room Block Open for the MASS/MCASE/MACSS Fall Conference
Save the Date! The MASS/MCASE/MACSS Fall Conference is scheduled for September 23-24, 2024 at the GranTree in Bozeman. The registration form will be out soon, but you can reserve your hotel room now. Call 406-587-5261 to book a room in the School Administrators of Montana - MASS/MCASE 2024 room block for $169.
University of Montana Western Introduces Project REAL
The University of Montana Western is excited to announce the introduction of Project REAL, which stands for Rural Experience, Authentic Learning: a career pathway specifically for place-based Montana students to get their Elementary Education degree fully online! Now enrolling students for fall 2024 and spring 2025, Project REAL is a way for current paraprofessionals and emergency hires to complete their four-year Elementary Education degrees while working in the field. For more information, please contact Montana Western Instructor of Education, Kathy Shipman, M.Ed.: kathy.shipman@umwestern.edu or 406-925-0225. View the information flyer HERE.
ESSER Status Reminder Closeout
OPI is sending out individual reminders to all schools with clerks, authorized representative and the trustee chair. Each one is customized reflecting various recent communication. If you have not seen this you should review their Egrants access and then contact Kimberly.kelly@mt.gov for a copy. Adding your school name and LE# in the subject line of emails is advised.
ESSER III Closeout Deadlines
- Amendments due by September 30, 2024.
- Cash Requests (final request for reimbursements) due by October 25, 2024.
- ESSER III FERs do not permit embedded expenditures.
- Final Expenditure Reports (FERs) due by November 10, 2024.
Assistance can be found by contacting an ESSER Team member. ESSER Team individual Zoom sessions are available weekly. Zoom Office Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 4pm.