Statewide SPED Directors Meetings
A Reoccurring and Monthly Statewide SPED Directors meeting will be scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 8:30-9:30 via Zoom. These interactive meetings are geared toward disseminating information from the State Education Agency (SEA) to Local Education Agency (LEA’s) in addition to providing networking opportunities for those in the field with potential service providers.
Due to the upcoming MASS/MCASE conference in September, the actual “kick off” for the Statewide meetings will be held on October 11th at 8:30. Looking forward to seeing each of you.
Please attach the recurring link to your calendar:
Join Zoom Meeting https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/81095558755?pwd=Mk1SdnJwVUI3cGFZWEZIL1ZuQ3VuUT09
Meeting ID: 810 9555 8755 Password: 727045
Dial by Telephone +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 810 9555 8755 Password: 727045 Find your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/kIaKIwge4
SPED Community of Practice
Virtual
Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month, October 2023 - May 2024; 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Presenter(s):
October 11, 2023 Infinite Campus
November 8, 2023 Extended School Year
December 13, 2023 IEP Tips and Alternate Assessments
January 10, 2024 TBA
February 14, 2024 TBA
March 13, 2024 TBA
April 10, 2024 TBA
May 8, 2024 TBA
REGISTER Here
Special Education Nuts & Bolts
Virtual
Date: Monday, October 16, 24, and 30 Via ZOOM 4:00-5:30 PM
Presenter John Gorton
All sessions will include time for questions and answers. This series of virtual meetings is geared toward providing basic training for case managers and SPED personnel to become better acquainted with the navigation and use of Infinite Campus and the writing/development of various SPED documents addressing procedural recommendations and the how-to’s of the various components of SPED. The intended audience is school administration, SpEd teachers, and related service providers. There is a lot of material to cover as a result we will need to hit the ground running.
Agenda Items (as time allows):
Monday, October 16 -Introductions and Intention of the series: Intro and Navigating Infinite Campus
Monday, October 24 SPED Procedures: Referral to Graduation
Monday, October 30 - Application, Review of samples: Build your own (dependent upon time)
Register HERE
The Mandt System
Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites
Date: October 6-7, 2023
8:00-4:00-Mandt Training (Day One)
8:00-12:00(Day Two) 12:00-4:00 (Day Two as needed)
Presenter Clarissa Shaffer is in her fourteenth year teaching at Centerville School. She has worked with special needs students through an after-school program and Youth Dynamics for several years which is where she developed her passion for the MANDT system. Her hobbies include going to the cabin, spending time with family, snowmobiling, and reading.
The Mandt System builds on skill development through a system of gradual and graded alternatives for deescalating and assisting people using a combination of interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, and physical interaction techniques. The goal is to assist others in managing themselves and the safety of all involved through skillful and nonphysical means. Physical strategies are also taught to provide additional “least restrictive” options in the event the person poses a clear threat of substantial harm to self or others if physically unassisted. The Mandt System focuses on prevention.
This is a two-day training and attendance is required on both days. Those recertifying also need to attend both days. Saturday involves learning the physical part of the training. Groups are limited to 10 people by the MANDT Company. If we reach our maximum of 20, our presenter will break participants into two groups on Saturday of the training (a.m. and p.m.)
REGISTER HERE
Planning, Delivering and Intensify Instruction: What Teachers Need to Know to Meet the Intensive Needs of All of their Students
In Person: MSUB College of Education, Room 122
October 9 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Presenter: Sara Evans, Educational Consultant for the American Institutes for Research (AIR).
This session will give teachers tools for their instructional tool kit using high-leverage practices that research has shown support implementation of high-quality instructional programming for students with and at risk for disabilities regardless of their identified disability category or grade span. Each practice will focus on the use of a three-phase cycle for planning, delivering, and reviewing individual, small-group, and whole-group instruction. Whether you are new to teaching, have years of experience, or teach general education or special education students, this session will guide you step by step through the planning, delivering, and intensifying of instruction to more effectively meet the needs of your at-risk learners.
REGISTER Here
MTSS High School Forum
Date: November 6-7, 2023
In-Person: Helena, Delta Hotels by Marriot Helena Colonial
The Montana OPI MTSS High School Forum brings together teachers and administrators from around Montana to network and discuss “best practice" in the secondary school environment.
Attendees engaged in this forum will learn about MTSS tools and resources to enhance the implementation framework and strengthen school climate to provide all students with the best opportunities to maximize achievement, both academically and behaviorally.
MYTransitions Conference 2023 Breaking Limits
Date: November 14-16, 2023
Billings Hotel and Convention Center
Welcoming Montana youth with disabilities, families, teachers and service providers for an unforgettable and fun learning experience. The 2023 MYT conference will offer workshops, training, networking, resource development and even some breakdancing to help you create successful transition plans for independent living in the adult world.
SCHOLARSHIP App for Educators and service provider staff who work with youth with disabilities OR
REGISTER HERE FOR MY TRANSITIONS CONFERENCE
C.I.R.C.L.E. Time (Community-Based Implementation of Resources using a Collaborative Learning Environment)
2023-2024 School Year
September - May, 3rd Tuesday of the Month
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Learning Community for Early Care and Education
The Learning Community for Early Care and Education is a monthly meeting dedicated to information sharing and collaborative relationship building. The purpose of this learning community is to focus on community-based solutions to meeting the needs of young children and their families.
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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