OPI Special Education Trainings

  Since all trainings are currently virtual, it is easy to take a training from ANY of the CSPD regions.  You can view and register for events from each region:    Region 1 Events  Region 2 Events  Region 3 Events Region 4 Events Region 5 Events   You can also sign up for each Region's newsletter to be informed of upcoming events as soon as they become available:    Region 1  CSDP Coordinator email Region 2  CSPD Coordinator email Region 3  Newsletter sign-up link  Region 4  Newsletter sign-up link Region 5  CSPD Coordinator email The Office of Public Instruction also has mailing lists to stay informed of training opportunities. You can  sign up here .  We hope to see you at a training soon!

Presenter - Shawna Heiser    Miles City Sleep Inn, March 10th & 11th Functions of Behaviors, Accommodations for students with Behavior Needs, SEL, and Teacher Self-Care and more.  REGISTER HERE MARCH 10  ABC Data, Data Management, Progress Monitoring, Supporting Para Educators and more.  REGISTER HERE MARCH 11 Learning Objectives: After attending this session, participants will Identify why difficult behaviors are occurring, and what to do to change the inappropriate behaviors. Gain knowledge about neurodiversity in students and trauma responses to every day school demands. Gain knowledge about regular education or 504 accommodations in the classroom and how to properly implement them for our students. Get information on what positive behavioral interventions can be most effectively utilized with students with trauma or differing disabilities.

Presenter - Joe Moria rt y Friday, February 11th 8:30am-3:30pm @ Richland County Ext en sion Office REGISTER HERE Check-In/Check-Out Behavior Intervention & PBIS PBIS initiatives help to improve school culture and climate by teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors. The majority of students in any given school will not need supports beyond Tier 1. However, for the roughly 15% of students who need behavior intervention support beyond the supports of Tier 1 PBIS implementation, there is Tier 2. The Check-In/Check-Out behavior intervention is a commonly used option for behavior supports within Tier 2.Tier 2 interventions provide additional support for students who need more support to meet their goals socially, emotionally, and/or academically. The objective of Tier 2 is to provide students with the tools to self-govern, allowing them to move back into to Tier 1. There are a number of interventions at this level to assist in that goal. Because Tier 2 interventions apply to a...

Presenter - Joe Moriarty Thursday, February 10th 4:15pm-7:15pm @ Richland County Extension Office REGISTER HERE This course explores the 8 effective classroom practices from the National Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) technical assistance center. Participants will identify three priority practices for their own classrooms, explore all eight practices, and create an action plan for immediate implementation.

Presenter - Stephanie Lester REGISTRATION is open on the WMCSPDRegistration page. Virtual sessions   4pm to 6pm March 2, March 3, 2022 T hese sessions  will forever change the way you look at opportunities to guide children in your classroom! Both you and your students will be winners when you implement the principles of guidance.  Effectively guiding children is a BIG part of every educator’s day! The principles of guidance will be presented along with practical classroom management strategies that create and sustain a positive classroom environment. The functions of behavior, strategies, and action steps to addressing inappropriate behaviors will be shared. Real life scenarios will be discussed and practical applications shared. Come prepared to leave excited and ready to implement the principles of guidance!

Presenter - Jessica Sprick   REGISTRATION is open on the WMCSPDRegistration page. Virtual sessions Jan 17  1pm to 4pm Feb 21 1pm to 4 pm This session focuses on ways to meaningfully engage all students in your classroom, boosting attendance, and increasing student success! Learn ways to create and enhance a positive and invitational classroom climate that enhances each student’s sense of belongingness and motivation to participate in the learning environment. This session will provide a strong focus on different instructional activities and participation techniques you can use to actively engage learners in classroom instruction. Learn a variety of ways to get all students richly participating, despite differing ability levels, strengths, and needs for support. Participants will also learn practical, easy-to-implement, and effective strategies for building a culture of attendance in your classroom, so that all students are present and participating. Bonus -The first 35 ...

Presenter - Rhonda Birnie REGISTRATION is open on the WMCSPD Registration page. Virtual Sessions Jan 27, Feb 24, March 10, 2022 (sessions are 4pm to 6pm)    Session 1 In session 1 we will explore the GLOSS math diagnostic and learn how to give the diagnostic to students. Participants will have all the materials to give the diagnostic to a student between sessions 1 and 2 and bring the information with them to session 2. Session 2 In session 2 we will analyze diagnostics given to students. We will determine what the diagnostic tells us about a student’s mathematical understanding and troubleshoot any issues that came up when giving the diagnostic to students . Session 3  In Session 3 we will plan intervention instruction using the information from the diagnostic assessment. We will analyze intervention materials and develop a 30-day plan for our targeted students.

  Presenter - Rhonda Birnie  REGISTRATION is open on the WMCSPDRegistration page. Virtual Sessions Jan 10, Feb 7, March 14, 2022  (sessions are 4pm to 6pm) Session 1 I n session 1 we will identify strategies and models that build strong conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction and we will explore the progression of these concepts through K-5. Session 2 I n session 2 we will focus on strategies and models in multiplication and division. We will explore how the conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction in K-2 supports multiplicative thinking in grades 3-5. Session 3   In session 3 we will look at the mathematical routine of comparing and connecting and discover how we can develop and implement this routine in our K-5 classrooms. We will see how, by using the models and strategies that have been explored in earlier sessions, the compare and connect routine can build a strong

Presenter -  Dr Laurie Swineford Thompson REGISTRATION is open on the WMCSPDRegistration page. Virtual Sessions Jan 27 & Feb 3, 2022 - 2 part training  (sessions are 1pm to 4pm) Young children with language delays are at risk for persistent developmental and behavioral difficulties. Outcomes for young children with language delays are variable and can be  associated with increased risk for persistent language problems, learning disability, and poor  academic achievement as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. Reports have indicated that approximately half of children in speech-language clinics or classrooms for children with language problems have an associated behavioral or emotional disorder. This presentation will focus on the assessment of social-emotional development in children with language delays and autism spectrum disorder as well as the emerging evidence supporting effectiveness of interventions. 

Presenter - Dr Laurie Swineford Thompson REGISTRATION is open on the WMCSPD Registration page.    In Person Session Jan 24. 2022 Hampton Inn Kalispell  This presentation will review relevant literature on expressive and receptive language disorders for school-aged children focusing on grades K-8. We will discuss recent shifts in terminology for characterizing children with language disorders and if current terminology informs evidence-based treatment models. We will also examine the current treatment frameworks and the level of evidence that supports specific therapeutic approaches for school-aged children with language disorders.

Presenter - Carrie Cole REGISTRATION is open on the WMCSPDRegistration page. Virtual Sessions Jan 5, 12, 26 & Feb 2 2022   -  4pm to 6pm Academic vocabulary is one of the best predictors of scholastic achievement, yet educators face the challenge of profound differences in vocabulary knowledge among the students they teach, especially in the midst of the pandemic.   By focusing on vocabulary strategies with the highest effect sizes for increasing student achievement, educators can boost learning for all students through simply rethinking how vocabulary is presented--without additional prep time. This four-part training series will focus on easy-to-plan, high-impact strategies to strengthen vocabulary instruction and student learning in any content area or discipline.   Educators will walk away armed with strategies to increase student vocabulary size and learning of course content—a win-win for students and teachers alike! January 5     Word select...

Register Here. Presenter: Stacy York Gr K-12  Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 14, 2021 (each session is a prerequisite to the next  8 OPI renewal units ) Social Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Practices have been important and critical topics in education, especially during this last season of teaching. We know that Educators need practical understanding and skills that they can use immediately in their classrooms.  This series will be more targeted and go deeper into the skills needed for social emotional development, based in brain science and neurodevelopment. Educators will participate in 4 two-hour sessions and have two specific lessons in each session, for a total of 8 lessons. Each lesson will be adapted to K-4 and 5-12 levels. The lessons are as follows: November 9, 2021 -  4pm to 6 pm Lesson 1: Blueprints: How Does My Past Impact My Teaching?  and  Lesson 2: Relationship: How Do I Build It and Why Is It Important?  November 16, 2021 - 4pm to...

  September 9-December 1, 4:00-6:00 via ZOOM Register Here RUs available Credit Available when attending ALL 12 Sessions. Make Up sessions available through Region I Training Description Being a teacher of literacy—whether teaching beginning reading skills or the advanced skills of using reading to enhance learning of content—is complex andrequires considerable knowledge and skill. This comprehensive, 12-part training spanning the 2021-2022 school year will empower teachers to understand thewhat, why, and how of evidence-based reading instruction in foundational reading skills so that they can better meet the varied needs of the students they serve.Training will be delivered in small, two-hour segments approximately twice/month, allowing educators time to process the information and implement practicesinto their own classrooms. Participants will learn the basics of reading at any age and how to strengthen instruction in reading foundations through structuredand fast-paced routines ...

Register Here. Location: Montana State University Billings  Program: Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Audience: School Counselors, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, School Administrators Dates: 10/13/2021 to 10/14/2021 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations. At this workshop participants will learn to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. ASIST is a proven evidence-based program reviewed by over 30 peer reviews and government reports. The workshop will be lead by two knowledgeable, supportive trainers who will guide the participants through the course. IMPORTANT: This workshop will be face-to-face with strict safety measures in place. At this time all participants will be required to wear face masks and practice social distancing. WORKSHOP WILL BE LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS.

Register Here. This two-part workshop will include sessions for teachers and school leaders that will include "Celebrate the Cerebrum" (October 11) an overview of the integration of cognitive science on the "teaching and learning process, and "Sending Out an SOS for SEL", a session (October 12) designed to bring social emotional learning into the daily procedures of lesson planning. This session will also feature the LEAP model for overcoming poverty/achievement gaps. Resources for participants include: "Rich Brain/Poor Brain" and "Brain Tips". This workshop is in two parts and participants will be registered for both dates. Resources will be mailed to the participants following the workshop. The workshop will be presented virtually. Log-in information will be provided prior to the workshop. Presenter: Dr. Linda Karges-Bone is the author of 34 books. She holds a doctorate in education from the University of South Carolina in Curriculum and I...

Register Here . Program: Comprehensive System of Personnel DevelopmentAudience: Administrators, Special Education teachers, CounselorsDates: 10/5/2021 Transitioning from high school to college or the workforce is an anxiety inducing time in the life of any student. It is especially true for those students with disabilities. This workshop focuses on exploring this transition. Understanding the concept behind Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) lays the foundation for a successful transition. Join us as we explore Pre-ETS and an alternative program, Movin' On, which is designed to assist schools towards this goal. Learn more about this experiential program for students with disabilities wanting to explore post-secondary educational opportunities. This workshop will be presented virtually. All log-in information will be provided prior to the workshop. Presenter: John Keener is a Program Coordinator at the Montana Center for Inclusive Education (MCIE) at Montana State Universi...

Register here. Did you know our state adopted new standards for technology integration? We did, and luckily the standards are familiar because they follow the ISTE standards for students. Explore the why for integrating technology integration standards while participating in Jamboard and gamification with Gimkit. At the end of the session, you should be able to find the standards, understand the why behind the implementation of the standards, and have a familiarity with Jamboard. This workshop will be presented virtually. All log-in information will be provided prior to the workshop. Intended for all K-12 teachers. Please come prepared with a personal Google account to access our Classroom. About the presenter: Shelly Stanton is in her 10th year as a technology integration specialist in Montana, prior she taught for 12 years. She's a National Board Certified Teacher, Google Certified Innovator, Authorized Google Trainer, Code.org facilitator, PBS Digital Innovator Lead and All-Star...

Register here.  Program:  MRESA3 Audience:  Administrators, K-12 teachers, Librarians, IEFA educators Dates:  9/28/2021 Starting Soon As with any educational subject there are a bevy of resources available . . . but not all resources are created equal or correct. This workshop focuses on how to evaluate the validity of resources and which are the best for the classroom. A wealth of resources will be shared and the opportunity for networking will be explored. This workshop will be provided virtually. All log-in information will be provided prior to the workshop. Presenter: John Keener is a Program Coordinator at the Montana Center for Inclusive Education at Montana State University Billings where he coordinates professional development for the Montana Regional Education Service Area III (MRESA3) and the Region III Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD).He has been involved in IEFA on a state and regional level for over ten years.

  Registration Link November 5, 8:30-3:30 Sleep Inn Miles City, MT Audience- Prek K-5, title, paraeducators, SpEd teachers, Instructional coaches Number Sense am includes basic skills that children need to work fluently with numbers, Good number sense allows students to compare and order numbers, understand symbols that represent numbers, differentiate between more and less, and understand quantities. When students do not have good number sense, the struggle begins. Spend the morning playing games that will build better number sense and understand how these skills build to ore complex skills in later years. Outcomes: Participants will understand key skills for subitizing, counting, and carnality. Learn and play games to improve students' number sense in these three skill areas. Fraction Sense pm will teach us basic skills that children need to learn to work fluently with fractions. Good fraction sense allows students to name fractions, compose and decompose fractions (operatio...

  October 27, 4-5:30 ZOOM TRAINING Register for Bridge the Gap For more information about this training https://heggerty.org/curriculum/bridge-the-gap-phonemic-awareness-intervention-curriculum/ Literacy Inc., strongly suggests participants have the necessary manual for their trainings. Book information can be found here. Phonemic awareness, especially when working with older learners, is something that is not often part of classroom instruction or intervention. Yet, it is often the missing piece for students who struggle to decode and encode words. The lessons in Bridge the Gap were written to provide teachers, Reading Specialists, and interventionists with a simplified curriculum for teaching phonological and phonemic awareness with targeted instruction, based on student needs.