Fall Administrator Conference - MASS, MCASE, MACSS
Welcome to the 2024 Fall Administrator Conference sponsored by
MASS, MCASE, and MACSS!
Scroll down to review the Day 1 and Day 2 schedules. Find out more about conference presenters, session descriptions, and session resources by following the links in the schedule. A full schedule and conference resources can also be found on the new SAM mobile app. Download "School Admins of MT" from the app store. Find out more HERE.
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- Thank you to our SAM Business Partners, Conference Sponsors, and Exhibitors!
- If you have questions stop by the registration desk or email Kim (samks@sammt.org), Marcus (sammm@sammt.org), or Rob (samrw@sammt.org).
Monday, September 23 
7:00 - 8:00 AM | Conference Registration &Hot Breakfast Buffet sponsored by Fullmind
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8:00 - 9:45 AM | Opening Session Welcome and Program Overview: Joel Graves, Taylor Salmi, and Katrina Chaney Opening Keynote: Leading with Intention to Foster Sustainable Change - Thomas Murray | ||||||||||
9:45 - 10:00 AM | Network and Visit with SAM Business Partners and Exhibitors | ||||||||||
10:00 - 11:00 AM | General Session Keynote Presentation - Arizona: The Cautionary Tale of Universal Vouchers- Beth Lewis | ||||||||||
11:00 - 11:30 AM | Network and Visit with SAM Business Partners and Exhibitors | ||||||||||
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | General Session Keynote Presentation - Implementation of IEFA - Chris Morigeau & OPI IEFA Staff | ||||||||||
12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch sponsored by Capturing Kid's HeartsSpeaker: John Doran, HB332 School Health Insurance
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1:30 - 2:30 PM | General Session Keynote Presentation - Addressing Attendance from an Admin Perspective - Heidi Sipe | ||||||||||
2:30 - 2:45 PM | Network and Visit with SAM Business Partners and Exhibitors | ||||||||||
2:45 - 3:45 PM | General Session Keynote Presentation - Teacher Recruitment - Patrick Cates (Para Project) & Kirsten Minnick (Teacher Residency) Patrick Cates - Presentation Slides Kirsten Minnick - Presentation Slides | ||||||||||
3:45 - 4:00 PM | Network and Visit with SAM Business Partners and Exhibitors | ||||||||||
Room Location 4:00 - 5:00 PM |
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5:00 - 6:30 PM | Social sponsored by ClassLink | ||||||||||
Tuesday, September 24
| 7:00 - 8:00 AM |
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| MASS Track - Madison/Lewis & Clark Room |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Bea Kaleva, Superintendent Contracts |
| 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Network and Visit with SAM Business Partners and Exhibitors |
| 9:15 - 10:15 AM | MASS Business Meeting - Regional Superintendent of the Year Recognition |
| 10:15 - 10:30 AM | Network and Visit with SAM Business Partners and Exhibitors |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Crystal, Michelle, Ellery OPI - Accreditation |
| 11:30 - Noon | Closing Remarks and Prize Drawings |
| MCASE Track - Hyalite Room |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | MCASE Business Meeting |
| 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Network and Visit with SAM Business Partners and Exhibitors |
| 9:15 - 11:30 AM | OPI Special Education Department |
| 11:30 - Noon | Closing Remarks and Prize Drawings |
| MACSS Track - Madison/Lewis & Clark Room |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | MACSS Meeting |
| 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Network and Visit with SAM Business Partners and Exhibitors |
| 9:15 - 10:15 AM | Crystal, Michelle, Ellery OPI - Accreditation |
| 10:15 - 10:30 AM | Network and Visit with SAM Business Partners and Exhibitors |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Jane Downey - MSU |
| 11:30 - Noon | Closing Remarks and Prize Drawings |