IEFA Grants Available For 2022-23 School Year
The Indian Education for All Unit will be offering grant awards to districts that would like to compensate their staff for completing IEFA PD modules or facilitate an exchange program between Native and Non-Native schools and students. The PD modules would be specific to the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians or the IEFA Implementation Framework hub course. Grant awards would be determined based on the size of the school district and the estimated number of staff participating. Districts would also be required to provide some IEFA ANB funds for match. Interested schools and districts should contact Jennifer Stadum or Zach Hawkins in the OPI IEFA office.
Jennifer Stadum: jstadum@mt.gov or 444-0725
Zach Hawkins: zachariah.hawkins@ mt.gov or 444-0708
Check Out The OPI IEFA Website
The OPI IEFA Team works diligently to update our website and provide new resources and offerings. Currently, there are two new webinar series available on the Upcoming Events/PD Opportunities page. Previously recorded offerings are also available for review and renewal units upon completion of a brief post-recording survey.
Other recently added resources also include an Indigenous Science Guide, links to lessons developed by Billings Public Schools, and a website tour on the landing page.
We encourage all teachers to check out our website and to contact Joan Franke at jfranke@mt.gov or 444-3694 if they have questions or need assistance.
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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