Paraprofessional Recognition Week!
Dates: February 21 – 25, 2023
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.
MCEC & MCASE 2023 Conference
- Keynote Speaker on Wednesday: Matt Burns, Together to Tomorrow: Collaboration to Meet Unique Learning Needs.
- Keynote Speaker on Thursday: Hank Bohanon, How to Create Supportive Environments.
- Strands of key topics to choose from have been included for presentations such as Leadership, MTSS, Autism, Math, Behavior, Instructional Strategies, SPED Processes, Transitions, Early Childhood, and more.
- Other conference advantages include a breakfast buffet on Thursday and Friday morning, social opportunities, a large number of exhibits, and awards for CSPD Paraeducator of the Year; Paraeducator-Teacher Team; and Yes, I Can.
Special Education Community of Practice 2022-2023
These meetings are one-hour sessions held the second Thursday of the Month from 3:30-4:30. There will be a short 10-20 minute 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. February 9, 2023: Brook Hodge, Montana Vocational Rehabilitation March 9, 2023: Desiree Johnson, Transitions April 13, 2023: Lucy Beltz, Early Childhood May 11, 2023: Extended School Year
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Contact Anne Carpenter, Program Support Specialist, 406-465-0922
In this live schedule, you will find all updated professional learning sessions provided by the five CSPD regions. These trainings are free of charge and offer OPI Renewal Units.
Understanding the Power of Guidance: It’s a Win/Win for Children and Adults!
Virtual
Date: February 7 and March 6-7, 2023
Presenter: Stephanie Lester
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Resiliency Strategies that Contribute to the Health of Classrooms
Virtual
Date: All sessions are 4:00 PM-6:00 PM; February 1 and 15, March 1
Presenter: Stacy York Nation
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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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