Are you a Middle School or High School Teacher, Counselor, or Administrator? The Montana OPI MTSS High School Forum brings together teachers, counselors, special education staff, 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.
November 6-7, 2023 in Helena, Delta Hotels by Marriot Helena Colonial
TWO DAYS OF WORKSHOPS AT HS FORUM
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Monday Afternoon: MTSS District Panel & Tuesday Closing: Youth Panel
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“Supporting Staff Wellness through PBIS” Susan Barrett, Director, Center for Social Behavior Supports, Old Dominion University
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"Using Data for Middle and High School MTSS" Amy Williamson & Jen Adams, The Public Progress
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“Options & Strategies for Meeting the Needs of High School Gifted & Talented Students” Tamara Fisher Alley, Polson School
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“Integration of MTSS Pyramid, Literacy, and Instructional Framework” Kathy Kidder & Hollee Goody, Capital High
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“Engaged Learning in the Secondary ELA Classroom” Andrea Visocan, Belt High School
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"Math is a Verb Not a Noun" Beckie Frisbee, Great Falls Public Schools
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“Teaching Inference to Deepen Student Reading Comprehension and Engagement” Beverly Chin, UM & Stephanie Swigart , OPI
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“Beyond Circles- Using Restorative Practices to Improve School Climate” Matthew Johnson, Browning Schools
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“MTSS & Middle School” Todd Wester, Livingston Middle School
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“Brain-Based Principles and Better Stress Management” Joe Moriarty, OPI
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“Collective Teacher Efficacy: Together We Can Achieve More!” Matt Allison, Flathead High School
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“Don't Panic! Let's Adopt a Thoughtful Approach to Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)” Jason Neiffer, MTDA
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“Supporting Student Mental Health, Wellness, and Feelings of Safety: Connecting Youth Voice to Action” Lona Carter, Helena Public Schools & Michele Hensen, OPI
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“Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Reboot” Keith Hoyer, Belt School & OPI and Joe Moriarty, OPI
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“Engagement Techniques that Work” Aimee Konzen, Julie Gavin, Lindsay Mahoney, & Sara Tiffany, OPI
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“Suicide Safe Care for Students” Karl Rosston, MT Suicide Prevention Coordinator
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“Career Lab & MCIS 360: Tools to Support Students’ Futures” Mary Ellen Earnhart, Montana Career Lab
Limited District reimbursement provided. See the 2023 HS Forum Registration Letter to learn more.
Join OPI Systems Coaches Michelle Trafton and Keith Hoyer for their presentation: "Multi-Tiered System of Supports Overview" at 2023 MYTransitions Conference in Billings Nov. 14-16.
This session will provide an overview of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the systems, data, and practices that provide a foundation for educators in building an effective MTSS framework to provide academic and behavioral supports for ALL students. Participants will be introduced to the MTSS Essential Components, MTSS Teaming, Data-Driven Problem Solving, and Tier 1 Core Instruction.
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  CSPD Region III: Supporting Students with Intensive Needs within MTSS
MSUB College of Education, Room 122
November 28, 8:30AM to 3:30PM
Cost is free
6 OPI Renewal Units
(Graduate Credit Option)
Information/Registration
Presenter: Sara Evans
Description: Are you struggling to meet the individual needs of your students? Did you know there is a validated process to develop and implement specially designed instruction (SDI) or intensive interventions? This session models how to use data-based individualization (DBI) to support students with intensive needs and develop SDI for students with disabilities while leveraging the data, instruction, and infrastructure of your MTSS system.
Questions regarding MTSS in Montana:
Check out our OPI MTSS webpage or reach out to:
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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