Montana's FFY2022 Annual Application for IDEA Funds
Statewide Special Education Directors Meeting
The monthly Special Education Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13th from 8:30-9:30. These reoccurring meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the same time for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. We will continuously strive to keep these meetings within an hour in length.
Directors Link
Meeting ID: 886 4651 6585 Password: 415263
Dial by Telephone +1 646 558 8656 or +1 406 444 9999 Meeting ID: 886 4651 6585 Password: 415263
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.
April 7, 2022 3:30-4:30
Presenter: Self Regulation with Colleen Fay
Teacher Training (TT), aka: 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.
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.
Paraprofessional Recognition Week!
Dates: April 18th – 22nd
Celebrate your paraeducators by giving recognition for their hard work! Please download and print this certificate to give to your paraeducators to show your appreciation.
- Some have chosen to honor paraprofessionals in the following ways:
- Give a certificate of recognition at the school board meeting.
- Send information to parents and students acknowledging the role of paraprofessionals via school newsletter.
- Advertise in the school or district newsletter about Montana Paraprofessional Week.
- Recognize one or two paraprofessionals each day, announcing their names and roles over the loudspeaker during the daily announcements.
- Recognize paraprofessionals on school reader board.
- Organize an appreciation lunch, an after-school tea, before school brunch, and have the paraprofessionals served by teachers and administrators.
2022 MCEC Virtual Conference!
Dates for Keynote and Follow-Up Sessions:
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April 20: 4-6:30 pm: Keynote with Jessica Minahan and Awards Celebration
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April 27th 4-6:00 pm: OPI Hot Topics in Special Education & MCEC Membership Meeting
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May 4th & May 9th 4-6:00 pm: Follow-up Sessions with Jessica Minahan
There is no cost to attend the awards ceremony and keynote. Please register to receive the zoom link.
Follow-up Sessions: $100 MCEC Members; $125 Non-Members
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.
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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