Evidence-Based Practices and ESSA Tiers of Evidence
Understanding how to select evidence-based practices is fundamental to an educational organization’s planning processes. Many people are familiar with research-based practices, but evidence-based practices are different. If you are a professional learning provider, you may be noticing that schools are also requesting information from your organization regarding how the professional learning you are providing meets the ESSA Tiers of Evidence. The OPI has created a short self-paced online course regarding evidence-based practices. The 2-hour course is available now.
FAQ of the Month: Do educators need pre-approval to earn renewal unit certificates for activities from non-approved providers?
Yes, pre-approval is required if a licensed Montana educator wishes to receive OPI Renewal Units for renewal unit activities from non-approved providers. When an educator locates a renewal unit activity from a non-approved renewal unit provider, the educator should:
- Verify that the provider is not listed on the OPI Renewal Unit Provider Directory. If the provider is listed, the provider is able to issue an OPI Renewal Certificate directly.
- If the provider is non-approved and the educator is employed with a school/district that is an approved OPI Renewal Unit Provider, the school is able to issue an OPI Renewal Unit Certificate on behalf of the non-approved provider.
- If the educator is not employed by a school/district that is an approved OPI Renewal Unit Provider, the educator is able to seek permission for renewal units from the OPI directly in an easy, completely digital manner.
Professional Learning Provider Network Collaborative: Learning Management Systems and Course Content
The next PLP Network Collaborative is Tuesday, May 18th, at 3:30 p.m. Professional learning providers and school leaders who develop/provide professional learning are welcome! OPI Professional Learning staff will also be available from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for open office hours.
This month’s topic will be about the different learning management systems professional learning providers may use and how to ensure the content you create can be easily shared with schools. Come and share your ideas with other professional learning providers!
For more information, please contact:
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Carli Cockrell, Professional Learning Coordinator, (406) 444-0769 or carli.cockrell@mt.gov
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Providers may direct questions to professional learning staff by emailing OPIRUPS@mt.gov
This message is sent to all County Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, District Superintendents, the Professional Development Network, and approved Renewal Unit Providers. More information about Professional Learning can be found on the Professional Learning webpage.
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, TTY 406-444-0235.
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