SAM Webinars
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. The Intervention Hub 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 the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) 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.
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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)
2023-24 Webinar Series
May 9
State Superintendent Candidate Forum - sponsored by MASS
Resources
- Webinar Recording
- Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 5-9-24 Evaluation
April 11
The Next Education Workforce: Team-based Staffing Models for Better Educator & Student Outcomes
Resources
- Webinar Recording
- Presentation Slides
- Presentation Companion Resource Sheet
- Team-based Strategic Staffing Handout
- AASA Flyer
- Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 4-11-24 Evaluation
March 14
Catch-Up Q & A Session
Resources:
Resource Links:
- CAMPS Recent Challenges Presented by Counterintuitive Interpretations of Legislation by OPI
- Link to sign up for virtual accreditation work sessions with OPI
- BPE - Notice of ARM Proposal
- MT Early Literacy Advisory Council
- OPI Early Literacy Resources
- BPE Early Childhood Education Standards
- HB203 ISAP Implications - Darlene Schottle
- Nichole Pieper ISAP doc
- MASBO FAQ
- Health Insurance Summit FAQ
Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 3-14-24 Evaluation
March 7
SAM Leaders Professional Learning Program Webinar - Preliminary Data Budget Sheets with Mike Waterman
- Webinar Recording
- Presentation Slides
- Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 3-7-24 Evaluation
February 22
Resources:
- Webinar Recording
- Agenda
- Open Enrollment: Policy 3141
- HB 203 and HB 890 in the Business Office Presentation
- HB203 ISAP Implications - Darlene Schottle
- BPS HB203 Open Enrollment Summary - Marilyn King
- Recording of Meetings: Policy 1420
- HB890 Presentation
- Additional Resources
- OPI District Classification FY23 List - Law applies to First and Second Class Districts
- MTSBA FAQ Document
- Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 2-22-24 Evaluation
January 11
Resources
- Webinar Recording
- Webinar Chat Text
- Presentation Slides
- Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 1-11-24 Evaluation
December 14
Resources:
- Webinar Recording
- Webinar Chat Text
- Presentation Slides
- Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 12-14-23 Evaluation
November 9
Resources:
- Webinar Recording
- Webinar Chat Text
- Presentation Slides
- Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 11-9-23 Evaluation
October 12
Resources
- Webinar Recording
- Webinar Chat Text
- OPI Presentation Slides
- OPI Links
- Year 1 (2023-2024) Check list and due dates.
- Accreditation Guidance Document, Released Oct 2, 2023
- MT OPI Accreditation Website
- Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 10-12-23 Evaluation
September 14
Resources:
- Webinar Recording
- Dr. Neiffer's Resource Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17LI5hOXF1Is_pxjuGxxubhasSXoFk1mLS_b2ioQ_Biw/edit
- Evaluation and Renewal Unit Credit: Do you want to receive an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate for your participation in the webinar? Did you miss the live webinar but want to earn renewal unit credits for watching the video? Follow this link and submit the short evaluation. Your certificate will be generated upon completion of the evaluation form: SAM Webinar 9-14-23 Evaluation