MACSS Fall Conference 2021 Overview
The MACSS Fall Conference 2021 is focused on familiarizing County Superintendents with the MSSA program, informing MACSS members about the MSSA website, and inviting members to apply for the Jules Waber Award. The conference aims to enhance governance, learning, and teacher education in Montana's small schools. Founders and executive board members are highlighted, along with details about the MSSA staff and consortium membership offerings. Attendees can expect presentations on various programs, workshops, and opportunities for professional development.
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MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021 1
Define MSSA and its purpose. Define MSSA and it s purpose. Acquaint new and veteran County Acquaint new and veteran County Superintendents with MSSA. Superintendents with MSSA. Present an overview of each program. Present an overview of each program. Familiarize MACSS members with the Familiarize MACSS members with the MSSA website. MSSA website. Invite MACSS members to apply for the Invite MACSS members to apply for the Jules Jules Waber Waber Award and to attend MSSA Award and to attend MSSA Professional Development workshops. Professional Development workshops. MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 2 9/23/2021
Founders: Claudette Morten, Rural Ed Center, WMC-UM Michael Schulz, WMC-UM Rachel Vielleux, Missoula County Superintendent of Schools Boyd Dressler, MSU-Bozeman MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021
TO PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE MEMBER GROUPS AND THE SMALL SCHOOLS OF MONTANA TO ACHIEVE A HIGHER LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNANCE, LEARNING AND TEACHER EDUCTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF MONTANA S CHILDREN, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES. PROVIDE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT, TEACHING, 9/23/2021 MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 4
2021-2022 MSSA Executive Board Dr. Jayne Downey, College of Education, MSU-Bozeman Professor Laura Straus, University of Montana Western Dr. Erin Lipkind, MACSS President Carolyn Hall, MACSS At-Large Representative Vacant - MTSBA MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021 5
MSSA STAFF MSSA STAFF 2021 2021 - - 2022 2022 INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Linda Marsh 220 N. Montana Street Dillon, MT 59725 lindam@mt-ssa.org Office (406) 988-0164 Cell (406) 925-1659 OFFICE MANAGER: OFFICE MANAGER: Linda Sunderlin 220 N. Montana Street Dillon, MT 59725 mssa710@gmail.com Office (406) 988-0164 FAX: (406) 988-0148 MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 6 9/23/2021
Consortium Membership Teacher Professional Development Trainings Rural School Board Policies Rural School Curriculum Title IIA Language for E-Grant Applications & Project Final Reports Standards Program Library Guidance NWEA-MAP Assessments Program Free August Training for teachers Reduced Fees for Testing Services MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021 7
NREA/NREAC Membership Montana and Federal Advocacy for Rural Schools Student Essay Contests NREA Mini-Grants for Teachers National Rural Teacher of the Year Program Annual Rural Schools Financial Survey Office Manager compiles data Participating Districts receive a copy of yearly report MSSA Scholarships and Awards Individual and District Scholarships Jules Waber Travel Award MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021 8
Professional Development Four Workshops per year at four different sites- Sept, Nov, Feb, and April, or via Zoom Six OPI Renewal Units are available for each day Professional Development Rural School Board Policies Model School Board Policies for Rural Schools Rural School Board Policies Rural Curriculum Contracted rural teachers review/revise curriculum based on our review schedule Aligned to Montana Content Standards for K-8 and 9-12 in all disciplines Rural Schools Curriculum Schools Updated Policies are sent to schools after Board of Director s approval MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021 9
Standards Program MSSA provides half day trainings to member schools MSSA provides half day trainings to member schools each August so small schools can meet accreditation each August so small schools can meet accreditation requirements. requirements. Library If a district has fewer than 126 students, the district may utilize a consortium, multidistrict agreement, or inter-local cooperative to secure these services. 10.55.709 Library Media Services, K-12 Library Guidance Districts with fewer than 126 students may employ or contract with a licensed, endorsed school counselor or Class 6 specialist or utilize a consortium, multidistrict agreement, or inter-local cooperative to secure these services. 10.55.710 Assignment of School Counseling Staff Guidance MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021 10
MSSA STANDARDS PROGRAM MSSA STANDARDS PROGRAM CONTRACTED SPECIALISTS CONTRACTED SPECIALISTS 2021 2021 - - 2022 2022 LIBRARY SPECIALIST: LIBRARY SPECIALIST: Erin Lipkind 220 N. Montana Street Dillon, MT 59725 erinl@mt-ssa.org (406) 218 - 0186 GUIDANCE SPECIALIST: GUIDANCE SPECIALIST: Dan Rask 220 N. Montana Street Dillon, MT 59725 mtguid2021@gmail.com (406) 221-6303 MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 11 9/23/2021
District and Individual Jules Waber Travel Award Application Criteria: 1. MSSA Membership 2. Site Curriculum/Standards 3. Narrative of activity/field trip/training 4. Indicate method of reporting to Boards. Scholarship reimbursement up to $1,500 each. Applications will be sent out in October and are due mid-January Project year begins February 1,2022. Application Criteria: 1. MSSA Membership 2. Narrative highlighting your interest in becoming more involved in NREA and MSSA . Award up to $2,000 in fees/ travel costs to NREA National Conference on Nov. 11-12, 2021 in Indianapolis. Application is on the website and due Sept 25. Winner selected during MSSA Board Meeting Sept 29. : MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021 12
This is the official website of the MSSA: www.mt-ssa.org Let s take a quick look around the website. MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021 13
Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions. The Linda s are here to serve you. Also, all County Superintendents are attend our consortium workshops to earn renewal units for recertification. welcome to Have a wonderful year! MACSS FALL CONFERENCE 9/23/2021 14
