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Below you will see the three paraeducator facilitated courses we offer and the dates for each session. Choose the course and dates that best fit your needs! Registration for each session opens 3 weeks before the start date.
Instructional Teamwork for Paraeducators
This course is designed to help paraeducators work effectively on a team. The course consists of introductory material regarding teamwork, delineation of roles and responsibilities, classroom instruction, and behavior management. Can be taken by individual paras and teachers, but is most effective when teams take the course together.
- Sept 8 - Oct 5, 2019
- April 26 - May 23, 2020
Instructional Strategies for Paraeducators
Paraeducators must understand individual student needs for the particular level of support, the degree of accommodation or modification, and instructional method that would best facilitate learning. This course is designed to provide these instructional strategies for use in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, and self-contained settings.
- Oct 13 - Nov 23, 2019
- March 1 - April 11, 2020
Orientation to Special Education
This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to special education and the needs of students who have disabilities. The content consists of introductory material regarding legal and historical foundations of special education, human growth and development, the nature of disabilities, and an introduction to the basic human needs that paraeducators and educators must address.
- Jan 12 - Feb 8, 2020
- May 31 - June 27, 2020
How to register
- Go to opi.mt.gov/learninghub
- Create an account or log in if you already have one
- Click on the orange circle labeled ‘Search Courses’
- Select the ‘Support Staff’ category
- Click on the course title to learn more or register
Questions? Contact: Jessica Bryant | opilearninghub@mt.gov | 406.444.3557
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