2023-24 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 contact Jennifer Stadum at 406-444-0725 or Zach Hawkins at 406-444-0708
IEFA Tuesdays
IEFA First and Third Tuesdays, September through June, 4:00-5:00 on ZOOM.
Earn 1 professional development unit for attending each meeting. First Tuesdays are ENERGIZE! IEFA Monthly Gatherings. These are fun, hour-long gatherings intended as an opportunity to learn about IEFA lesson plans, upcoming professional development opportunities, taking a quick dive into the Essential Understandings with chances to win prizes. Third Tuesdays webinars will be IEFA Across the Content. We will feature ELA, math, science, social studies, health enhancement, family and consumer science, industrial arts, music, and art. No registration required - sign in when you jump on!
MT OPI Indian Education is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/85008737976?pwd=WXFnL2c4WUZTNXBWVTJYaGk1dWgvdz09
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IEFA Best Practices Conference
The OPI IEFA Unit has secured a facility and dates for our 17th Annual IEFA Best Practices Conference. We will be at the Double Tree Hotel in Billings March 8th and 9th, 2024. Please mark this on your calendars and look for information on the OPI IEFA website soon.
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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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