What does the SAM LPLP Provide? LPLP’s multi -faceted blended learning approach consists of: • A rich online SAM LPLP Resource Center • Collegial Learning Networks (CLNs) that meet both virtually and face-to- face allowing participants to share challenges, successes, and thought leadership with like-minded Montana leaders experiencing similar job roles, situations, and context. • Personal learning networks, including one-on-one coaching with experienced Providers. You have the option to work with experienced, highly qualified Montana administrators (Providers) plus have access to the SAM Resource Center and participate in a CLN. The program is Job Embedded, Personalized, Learner Directed, Focused on the needs of your school, and provides Access to Essential Resources.
The LPLP Directors/Providers serving are: • Tom Unwin – LPLP Director . President/CEO of JK Thomas & Associates international professional learning provider for educators LPLP Providers : • Jeff Blessum - retired Superintendent of the Anderson Elementary District in Bozeman • Mark Brajcich - retired Superintendent of Red Lodge Public Schools • Dan Farr – recently retired Superintendent of Sidney Public Schools • Darlene Schottle – retired Superintendent of Kalispell School District & Vice-Chair of the Montana Board of Public Education Great educators, experienced administrators, trained with the best research.
SAM Membership • 2017-18 – 1058 Total Memberships from 6 Affiliates and Institutional • 2018-19 – 776 Memberships renewed so far • If you still need to renew you membership, check with your district clerk. • For those that would like to join for the first time, go to http://sammt.org/join-here on the SAM Website – SAMMT.ORG
The SAM Communication Tools • E-lists (aka listserv) • Communicate with your affiliate through a single email, without having to log in to your SAM profile • This is more suited for sending information only rather than requests • Warning - Replies go directly to the entire E-list; if you feel you need to respond to sender, make sure to put sender’s email address in place of E -list affiliate address. • Community Forums • Post messages and announcements, by logging into your SAM profile by way of Member Landing Page • Share messages, files and documents • Receive automated notifications about new messages and files • Manage your subscriptions, notifications and preferences through your SAM member profile • Responses can be seen by those subscribed to Community Forum
SAM Advocacy Priorities 2018-19 SAM Delegate Assembly 2018 met on June 15 preparing the SAM Advocacy Priorities for review and action of the SAM membership at the SAM Annual Membership Meeting, taking place at MCEL on October 19, 2018 from 8:30 to 10:30 am in Missoula. The SAM Delegate Assembly webpage has the SAM Advocacy Priorities outlined for your review. SAM Advocacy Priorities Summary 2018-19 by Action Designation 6-15-18 outlines those priorities!
Your SAM Office Team • Kirk Miller – Executive Director • samkm@sammt.org • Pat Audet – Associate Director • sampa@sammt.org • Gary Wagner – Operations Manager • samgw@sammt.org • Kim Scofield – Communications Specialist • samks@sammt.org Phone: 406-442-2510 Contact us anytime with anything that you need! We hope you enjoy the remainder of the conference!
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