ACTIVE VIRTUAL COURSES

- updated Sept. 2023 -
UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA & OTHER READING DISABILITIES 

Designed by former consultant and literacy specialist Genevieve Thomas (now the new School Services of Montana Director of Professional Learning) in partnership with SSoM, this asynchronous, online course engages you in learning experiences that support deepening your understanding of dyslexia, including how the reading process breaks down for individuals with dyslexia. Through videos, resource exploration, reading, and reflection, you will learn research-based best practices for supporting students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities, aligned with the Science of Reading, including instructional strategies, screening and assessment, accommodations, adaptive technology, and more!
20% discount available for SSoM Member District employees!
Non-Member Rate: $150   |   SSoM Member Rate: $120
Per Participant
RESOURCE: Visit the International Dyslexia Association's collection of fact sheets about dyslexia, featuring topics ranging from implementing accommodations to advocating for students with dyslexia.
TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACHES FOR EDUCATORS
- brought to you by Rise Educational Consulting, LLC in partnership with School Services of Montana
45 OPI Renewal Units Available PER Module

This online, asynchronous course offering, led by former K-12 teachers and administrators (Dr. Lauren Davis and Dr. Rebecca Buchanan), provides an in-depth look into the physiological and psychological impacts of childhood trauma, also known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). This course is intended to benefit both classroom teachers and school administrators, in addition to instructional support personnel. ​
Module 1 provides a foundational understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the physiological & neurobiological impacts of childhood trauma.

Module 2 provides learners with classroom and school-level intervention strategies to support our most vulnerable learners.​
COST - discounts available for SSoM Member Districts. Contact SSoM for a quote.
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​CONTACT

SSoM Director of Professional Learning
Genevieve Thomas
EMAIL: gthomas* (see footer)
PHONE: (406) 300-2561