 2023-23 IEFA Grant Opportunities
The OPI IEFA unit will be offering a limited number of discretionary grants to interested schools during the 2023-24 school year. This year, preference will be given to schools that are interested in the following focus areas:
- Student exchanges between Native and Non-Native schools or schools from different reservations
- Teachers that would like to develop and/or pilot curriculum or other resources that would augment sustainable IEFA implementation.
Successful grants will require a solid plan that has been discussed with the OPI IEFA staff before submission. We find grants are most impactful if there is a solid understanding of the goals and objectives and a strong working relationship with the individuals involved. For schools interested specifically in the student exchange option, there is a guidance document on the OPI IEFA website that outlines the process, tips, ideas, etc....
Schools interested in applying for grant funds in the coming year should Jennifer Stadum at 406-444-0725 or Zach Hawkins at 406-444-0708
Contact The OPI IEFA Office to Request Fall Professional Development
As you are completing your Fall PD plans and scheduling, consider inviting OPI IEFA staff to provide an in-person presentation to some or all of your staff. Our team is happy to visit your school and community and provide PD and can also tailor our PD to meet the needs of individual schools and teachers.
To request a PD for the upcoming school year, please contact Joan Franke at jfranke@mt.gov or 406-444-3694.
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The OPI IEFA Team Now Offering Monthly Support Webinars
The OPI IEFA team now offers a monthly webinar to provide teachers and administrators with information and answer questions. These webinars go for approximately one hour and occur on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Some dates may be changed due to holidays or other special circumstances. The meetings will start with an overview of some of the new lessons or other resources that the team has developed, explore a special topic of interest, and conclude with some time for Q & A.
The IEFA team is pleased to offer this new support. Please check our website for a more comprehensive list of dates and topics soon. Here is the Zoom link for the monthly webinars.
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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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