July Update

1. Phone Number Change- Michelle's phone number has changed to 406-431-3029. Please update your information as she is unable to take calls on the old number. 
2. Upcoming Trainings- 
   1. Cayen AS21 Popup Training- Ben will be joining us to offer a mini virtual training on July 26th from 10-12. Join us to learn more about the system and ask specific questions to understand the system better. Please register here for this training. 
   2. Cayen AS21 Training- We will be offering a more in-depth training similar to what was offered in May. The final details of how this training will be offered will be released shortly. The training will be the same both days so attendance is only needed for one day. The dates offered will be August 16 & 17. 
   3. Regional Training- Here are the training dates for the entire year of regional training. Full day attendance is required for program directors and coordinators. You may attend whichever date works best for you. We are trying a new 
      1. September 29- Billings
      2. September 30- Bozeman
      3. October 4- Polson
      4. April 4- Helena
   4. Fiscal Updates- Cash request will resume August 25th for the Fiscal Year 2022. All cash requests that have been submitted for Fiscal Year 2021 will be returned as these expenses should be placed on the final expenditure instead. Please submit the final expenditure report no later than August 10th. If you would like payment sooner, please submit the final expenditure report by July 25th. 
   5. OPI Training Opportunities- 

      1. MTSS Tier 1 Implementation of Instruction and Intervention-Virtual Training Opportunity- 

         The Coordinated School Health and Continuing Education and Technical Assistance Units in the Student Support Services department are pleased to offer a  virtual professional learning opportunity on August 9, 2021. This is a continuation from the June 22, 2021 training.  New attendees are welcome, as all participants will find this training relevant to MTSS implementation work.  An overview and registration link is provided below.  Continuing Education Credits will be offered.

         MTSS Tier 1 Implementation of Instruction and Intervention.  Presenter: Dr. Tessie Rose Bailey Tentative outcomes of this session: *Create a written definition of Tier 1 within the district or school * Develop a plan for implementing identified high leverage practices to increase collective efficacy at Tier 1 * Use practice guides to plan for implementation of Tier 1 evidence-based practices in 1-2 target areas.

         To register, please click on this link. 

      2. Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit- 

         Please join us, along with your friends and peers to work with experts from Montana and the Nation as we discuss and advance best practices for student and educator safety and creating safe school environments. With a theme of School Safety – Post Covid Re-group and Re-energize, this statewide Summit is designed for school safety teams, educators, school nurses, mental health professionals, law enforcement, and emergency and disaster preparedness coordinators.

         The Safe School Summit has been established in memory of Jeremy Bullock following his tragic death at Margaret Leary Elementary School in Butte, Montana. Jeremy was the unintended victim of a school shooting on April 12, 1994.  As a family, State and Nation, we have seen these tragedies continue.  We have an ongoing goal of working towards having all children feel safe as they attend school and growing as strong citizens of Montana. No one person, department, organization or State can solve the problem of student safety in schools.  It literally takes a Village, which is where all of you as participants in this Summit are of critical importance.

         The primary outcomes of this Summit are to bring together school professionals, law enforcement and mental health professionals to assist you in preparation for the full school year in dealing with Post-Covid issues, as well as developing and advancing your School Safety Plan(s). You will learn, interact, and network with your colleagues and key stakeholders from around the State.

         Workshops are structured to discuss cybersecurity, human trafficking and threat mitigation from law enforcement, hear from mental health resources on emotional well-being, and Tribal, Montana and National education professionals on multi-tiered safe school approaches. You will bring home resources to continue to fund, develop, improve, collaborate and advance your own school safety plans.  Continuing education credits are available.

         Additional information and Register here:   https://jeremybullocksafeschools.com/ [jeremybullocksafeschools.com]

Please do not reply to this email. If you have questions, please use the contact information below.

Have Questions? 

Michelle Cusey, 21st CCLC Program Manager, 406-431-3029

Amanda Domino, 21st CCLC Data Specialist, 406-431-0466