Conferences and Events
SAM Conferences and Events:
Save the Date for Upcoming SAM Conferences:
- Montana Principals Conference: January 25 - 27, 2026
Hotel room blocks are now open and will fill fast—reserve yours now to lock in the discounted group rate at the Best Western Grantree Inn (the Conference host hotel) and the Comfort Inn (across the street). The discounted rate at the Comfort Inn is only available until December 1.
Conference registration will open soon, but don’t wait—make your travel plans today and secure your spot at the most accessible hotels to the conference.
- (Conference Host Hotel) Best Western Grantree Inn Reservations - $139 per night + tax/fees - https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.27064.html?groupId=3S2MR0L7
- Comfort Inn Reservations - $99 per night + tax/fees - https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/AY30D7
(Reservation deadline: December 1) - Homewood Suites
- Hampton Inn
We look forward to seeing you in Bozeman in January!
- Spring Technology Conference: March 23 - 24, 2026 - Delta Colonial, Helena
Link to Schedule of 2025-26 SAM Conferences and Meetings
SAM Webinars:
Webinars are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM
2025-26 SAM Webinar Schedule:
- October 9 @ 10:00 AM: School Based Behavior Health & the MT Early Identification System
The University of Montana Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development will demonstrate the Early Intervention System (EIS). SAM staff will also review the results of the School-Based Behavioral Health survey from the fall of 2024 and how the results have informed stakeholders over the past year.
The Early Identification System (EIS) is a universal screening and data-driven decision-making tool that leverages K–12 student and teacher input to identify early signs of behavioral and social-emotional risk factors. UM Center coaches' partner with schools in interpreting data and selecting and implementing targeted, evidence-based interventions. Theâ¯Intervention Hubâ¯complements this system by offering a curated library of no or low-cost, research-backed strategies tailored to the unique needs of rural schools. The Intervention Hub and EIS data is formatted in theâ¯Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)â¯framework, organizing interventions across three tiers. Tier 1 is universal, benefiting all students. Tier 2, selective, offers interventions for targeted groups, and Tier 3, indicated, is aimed at providing individualized support for students who have a high level of risk. Follow this link to find out more: MT EIS: Early Identification System
- September 11 @ 10:00 AM: Implementing Legislation
- Link to Rob's Desk where documents can be found
- August 14 @ 8:30 AM: New Administrator Webinar
- Are you new in your role or new to Montana? We will host a special webinar for 'new administrators' on Thursday, August 14 at 8:30am. This will be short presentation of what SAM has to offer and other important education related issues to start the year. If you know of someone new to their role, please make sure to remind them to hold this day and time on their calendar.
| Connect via the SAM Zoom Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3923446729 Meeting ID: 392 344 6729 Find your local number: https://us06web.z |
SAM Members - Are you looking for resources from past webinars? Log in to the SAM website, click on Resources >Online Learning > Courses > 2024-25 SAM Monthly Webinars. We will continue to add resources as webinars are completed. Here is a quick video to help you find this area of the website: Locating SAM Webinar Resources. Experiencing difficulties? Contact Kim at the SAM Office (samks@sammt.org)