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.