Welcome to the Montana Principals Conference 2023 Landing Page!

Thank you for joining us for the Montana Principals Conference 2023! Use the Conference menu below to quickly locate Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 sessions.

Find out more about conference presenters, session descriptions, and session resources by following the links: 

• Day 1 Session Descriptions/Resources/Presenter Information
• Day 2 Session Descriptions/Resources/Presenter Information
• Day 3 Session Descriptions/Resources/Presenter Information

All conference materials and session recordings will be accessible to all conference registrants on this webpage following the conference.

Use #mtprincipals23 to highlight conference moments.  Please join the dialogue to enrich your conference experience.

Following the conference, please submit the conference evaluation form: Montana Principals Conference 2023 Evaluation. We value your feedback! And, if you're attending to earn OPI Renewal Unit credits, completing the survey will generate your certificate.

Half of the funds raised from 50/50 sales throughout the conference will be donated to the SAM Youth Endowment. Do you want to learn about the SAM Youth Endowment or submit an application for a student in need?  Follow this link to find out more:  SAM Youth Endowment

Be sure to visit the SAM Business Partner and Exhibitor Exhibit Hall!  Stop by the exhibit booths to learn more and register for PRIZES.

Thank you to our SAM Business Partners, Conference Sponsors, and Exhibitors!  A special thank you to T.E.S.T. for providing the video and audio equipment to make a hybrid conference possible.

Thank you to Communication Resources for hosting the Sunday social, Imaging Learning for sponsoring the Monday Hospitality Hour, MUST, Montana Schools Property & Liability Insurance, Infinite Campus, Avel eCare and ClassLink for their conference sponsorship and a special thanks to Lifetouch for the photos!

If you have questions or are experiencing technical difficulties, leave a message in the chat during a session or email Kim ([email protected]), Marcus ([email protected]), or Rob ([email protected])

Sunday, January 22 

Montana Principals Conference 2023 Day 1 

1:00 PM
  to    
2:45 PM

Opening Session:  Welcome, Program Overview, and Opening Keynote

Welcome:  Ted Miller, MAEMSP President
K.J Poepping, MASSP President

Opening Keynote:  Practical Strategies for Reducing Anxiety and Challenging Behavior in the Classroom - Dr. Jessica Minahan

2:45 PM
  to     
3:00PM

 Break and Visit with Exhibitors  

3:00 PM
to
4:00 PM

How to Best Influence Legislators - 

Jen Silva, Director, External Relations NASSP 

• Coalition or Advocates for Montana's Public Schools (CAMPS) Zogby Poll Booklet

4:00 PM
to
4:30 PM   

Break and Visit with Exhibitors 

Focus
 Zones    

Room
Location

Session 1

4:30 PM
to
5:15 PM

        Social for all conference attendees sponsored by Communication Resource - 
                       Delta Bar                                     

 LPLP Social/Meeting (LPLP Members Only)
Facilitated by Sue Sweeney & Jason Butcher
Judicial Room

Monday, January 23

Montana Principals Conference 2023 Day 2

                 Hot Breakfast Buffet & Conference Registration                  
       Madison, Lewis & Clark and Hyalite       

Opening Session:  Welcome, Program Overview, and Opening Keynote

Welcome:  Ted Miller, MAEMSP President
K.J Poepping, MASSP President

Opening Keynote: Lead with Grace - Jessica Cabeen

 Break and Visit with Exhibitors 

 Focus Zones

Room Location 

Session 2

10:15  AM
to
    11:00 AM      

11:00 AM
to
11:30 PM   

                          Break and Visit with Exhibitors                                    

11:30 AM
to
12:15 PM

NDP - POY Panel:  Hot Topics

12:15 PM
to
12:30 PM

 Break and Visit with Exhibitors   

MAEMSP Luncheon and Business Meeting - Executive

• MAEMSP Regional Map
• MAEMSP Business Meeting Agenda 1-23-23
• SAM Priority Bills, Jan 23
• MAEMSP Vice President  (current MAEMSP members who have been a member for at least 2 years are eligible to apply) Application deadline:  Friday, February 7, 2023
•  

                        MASSP Luncheon and Business Meeting - Legislative

• MASSP Regional Map
• MASSP Business Meeting Agenda 1-23-23
• SAM Priority Bills, Jan 23

Break and Visit with Exhibitors  

2:00 PM
to
3:00 PM   

3:00 PM
to
3:30 PM 

                         Break and Visit with Exhibitors                       

3:30 PM
to
5:00 PM

Montana Teacher of the Year Address 

Reaching and Teaching Neurodiverse Students:
Positive Approaches To Classroom Management -

Shawna Heiser

Hospitality Hour - Foyer
Sponsored by Imaging Learning

 Cornhole Tournament - Lobby

MAEMSP/MASSP Awards Reception and Dinner - Top Gun Themed
Live Band - 10 Years Gone & Cornhole Tournament 

Tuesday, January 24

Montana Principals Conference 2023 Day 3

7:00 AM
to
8:00 AM

Hot Breakfast Buffet

8:00 AM

to 

   9:45 AM 

Opening Session:  Welcome, Program Overview, and Opening Keynote

Welcome:  Ted Miller, MAEMSP President
K.J Poepping, MASSP President

Opening Keynote:  Taking Care of Your "Whole" Staff - Cindy Sholtys-Cromwell

9:45
to
10:15

Break and Visit with Exhibitors

Focus
 Zones  

Room
Location

Session 6

10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM

11:00 AM
to
11:15 AM 

Break to set the room

11:15 AM
to
11:45 AM  

Closing Remarks

Bob Green

11:45 AM
to
12:00 PM  

                                             Closing/Lifetouch Slideshow & Conference Drawings