District & Coop Monitoring Schedule
A revolving monitoring schedule reflecting the 5-year cycle is available for review on the OPI website. Go to: Special Education; under Regulations/Guidance click on School Improvement; Compliance Review Cycle
Statewide SPED Directors Meeting
The Directors meeting scheduled for March has been canceled for the month. We will resume the monthly meetings on April 13, from 8:30-9:30.
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New Teacher Training (NTT)
The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) will be conducting semi self-training sessions available to all special educators, providing an overview of each special education document and the procedures for completing the forms in the Infinite Campus, Achievement in Montana (AIM) system. Participants will have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in completing documents and navigating the AIM system. The focus will be on instructing beginning educators so they can be knowledgeable about the compliance requirements and gain confidence in using the AIM system for documentation. Courses are scheduled to run from March 28-May 20. Contact Alicia Herman if interested.
The Special Education Community of Practice will be held the first Thursday of the Month from 3:30-4:30. There will be a short presentation on a topic followed by a discussion around that topic. The purpose of these meetings is to provide technical assistance and support for Special Education teachers as well as help build a network for teachers throughout Montana.
March 3, 2022 3:30-4:30
Presenters: Montana Empowerment Center
As a participating TASK 12 Member State, Montana, has collaborated with the IMET program to provide free access to five different online professional development modules developed for sign language interpreters. Certificates of completion and RID CEUs are available for successful completion. Modules have been designed to be completed independently online at a self-pace.
Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD)
Current Professional Learning Offerings
Check out the new CSPD live schedule! You will find all updated professional learning offerings provided by the five CSPD regions. These trainings are free of charge and offer OPI Renewal Units.
To navigate this site, please note the following helpful Search Tips:
Table of Contents - Please see the Table of Contents section starting on page 2. Click the links to be directed to the region or professional learning session of your choice.
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🅥 - Sessions include a Virtual Option
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✓ - Session provides Evidence-based Practice (EBP)
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, Relay Service: 711.
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