Conferences and Events
SAM Conferences and Events:
2025 Fall Conference Information
Get ready for the Fall Conference, hosted by MASS, MCASE, and MACSS, happening September 22–23 at the GranTree Inn in Bozeman—be sure to book your hotel room soon.
We’re planning an outstanding event with two dynamic keynote speakers: Rachel White from The Superintendent Lab will speak on administrator turnover and the cost of conflict, and Jeff Utecht will present the topic of generational leadership and AI.
In addition, there will be sessions on Montana's teacher pipeline, the school funding study (AKA decennial study), resource update from MTDA, and many more hot topics relevant to education issues in Montana.
Register for the conference here: 2025 Fall Conference Registration
Blocks of rooms are available at the locations below. Note the reservation deadlines for each hotel.
| Hotel | Price | Link to register | Deadline for reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GranTree | $151 | 800-624-5865 | August 22 |
| Field and Stream Lodge (next door to the GranTree) | $179 | Booking Link Code: SAM2025 | August 22 |
| Home2 Suites | $249 | Booking Link | August 11 |
| Hampton Inn | $210 | Booking Link | August 23 |
| Homewood Suites | $238 | Booking Link | August 23 |
| Comfort Inn | $134 | 406-587-2322 | September 1 |
SAM Webinars:
Webinars are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM
2025-26 SAM Webinar Schedule:
- 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.
- September 11 @ 10:00 AM: Implementing Legislation
| 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 |
2024-25 SAM Webinars:
- May 8: Campus Early Warning and Insights with Mary Anne Skinner, Director of Infinite Campus Support Services for School Services of MT
- April 10: Using Data to Analyze Student Growth in the Post-COVID Era with Curriculum Associates
- No March Webinar
- February 13: Navigating Difficult Conversations: Building Public Trust Amid Political Complexity
- January 9: Building a Culture of Dignity
- December 12: CTE and Work-Based Learning
- November 14: Reinvesting and Recommiting to IEFA Implementation in our Schools
- October 19: Artificial Intelligence: Practical Tips from the Administrator's Desk
- September 12: Legislative Primer: School Funding, Health Insurance, and other Hot Topics
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)