All professional development, consultation, and coaching provided by the MAEP are free to Montana public school educators and service providers.
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 What people are saying about our keynote speakers
Ben's presentation will bring you through a roller coaster of emotions. Yes, it is extremely funny, but there are also points that touch your heart and speak to you, like the phrase 'be the one.' It also gives you an inside perspective into the shoes of someone with autism and how it can affect the life of anyone, portraying the message that it is important to be kind.
Ben reminded me of why I chose this field, and will continue to be the one for my students!
Dr. Ross Greene’s work has profoundly shaped how so many of us think about kids’ behavior and what they actually need from the adults in their lives.
My favorite part of Dr. Greene’s technique is that each of the steps of this process involve teaching important life skills to our children.
I appreciate how the Social Thinking Methodology link social intent/thinking and the common core or school based standards. This connection is so crucial to every member of a student's school community.
I love how realistic Michelle Garcia Winner's and the Social Thinking approach is, and doable! Based on real clinical experience adaptable to individual needs/strengths. Great that all vocabulary is simple, easy to understand, and not full of professional shop talk.
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STAR Autism Support Network |
MAEP is offering limited STAR Autism Support Network scholarships to selected Montana districts for the 26/27 school year. This project is an extension of the STAR Capacity Building Project piloted by Kalispell Public Schools during the 25/26 school Year. The STAR Autism Support Network is an initiative focused on building sustainable, district-level capacity for serving students with autism. These scholarships provide team-based training and coaching that strengthen the use of evidence-based practices, reduce reliance on individual specialists, and promote long-term sustainability across schools. The application window is open, with priority given to districts committed to developing internal capacity across classrooms and staff roles.
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Pyramid Classroom Certification Scholarship |
MAEP is offering limited Pyramid PCC Classroom Certification scholarships to selected Montana districts for the 26/27 school year. Scholarships support implementation of the Pyramid Approach to Education through training, consultation, and classroom certification activities. The application window is open, with priority given to districts committed to developing internal capacity across classrooms and staff roles.
Scholarships will support:
Training: Pyramid Approach to Education, PECS Level 1, Teaching Critical Communication Skills
Consultation: Team members will be guided by one of Pyramid’s expert consultants to implement all components of the Pyramid with up to 10 visits scheduled throughout the year.
Leadership Training: Leadership Training to support participants in sustaining progress on program goals
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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