This two-credit course prepares students to meet the MT OPI's licensure requirements to obtain a MT endorsement in Library Media K-12. Preparing to meet the requirements for an endorsement entails completing the assessment of skills required to obtain a MT K-12 Library Media Endorsement, learning to integrate "Indian Education for All" efforts into the practice […]
Individuals who are nonverbal or have limited speech need a communication system they can start using right now. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) provides an immediately useful method for requesting things, actions and people, in a way that requires and promotes social interaction. Using the principles of applied behavior analysis, PECS starts by teaching […]
Building Your IEFA Mindset: Culturally Responsive and Informed Teaching for All is the second course in the Building Your IEFA Mindset facilitated series. Completion of the first course is not a prerequisite. The Culturally Responsive and Informed Teaching for All course infuses Indian Education for All cultural content and strategies for implementation in your K-12 […]
This 3-week module focuses on the tools and processes of measurement, K-3 learning progressions related to measurement, and foundational ideas that promote a deeper understanding of measurement concepts. Specific goals and activities include the following: Develop enduring understandings of measurement attributes, processes, and tools. Explore relationships among units, attributes, and measures within a system of measurement. Engage in authentic problem solving using tools that […]
In this course, teachers will utilize the free digital learning portfolio tool Seesaw to research, analyze and create digital portfolios. Teachers will have the opportunity to collaborate, learn and share ideas in this hands-on learning environment. Walk away with the tools, excitement, and support to get started using portfolios in your classroom and for professional learning! […]
This 3-week module explores how data and statistics concepts are developed in grades 4 through 7. Specific goals and activities include the following: Gain familiarity with the data and statistics standards and learning progressions Identify statistical vs. non-statistical questions and scenarios Learn how to select appropriate representations for data and appropriate statistical measure to describe a […]
This 3-week module investigates conceptually related and interdependent ideas about geometric shapes, geometric structure, and spatial relationships. Geometry is a particularly relevant area of mathematics for young children, who are naturally curious about their physical world. Specific goals and activities including the following: Examine properties and categorization of two-dimensional shapes Explore composition and decomposition of geometric shapes Develop a deeper understanding of spatial […]
Classrooms are complex environments in which teachers must deal with uncertainty, diversity, and a certain amount of productive chaos. This course will not only provide ideas for classroom management and instruction but give you the tools to thrive during your early years of teaching. This is course is for new teachers. 12 Renewal Units Enrollment opens […]
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The STC Open Forum Webinar Series is scheduled the first week of every month on Mondays. The purpose of the 30-minute webinar is to offer System Test Coordinators (STC) the opportunity to connect with peers, ask questions, share OPI updates and announcements, and provide an open forum. Please note, OPI Renewal Units will not be […]
Ignite creativity and learning with Adobe Express for Education. Provide challenging learning opportunities for your students by using media creation to engage them and deepen their content area knowledge. Students can create posters, presentations, images, animations, web pages, videos, and more that demonstrate their knowledge construction skills. Learn to use Adobe Express for classroom projects […]
Safety is priority. Learn how to use different EBPs to teach your students safety information and strategies. OPI Renewal Unit Provider Registration for each training will open ~30 days prior.
Statistics and Probability do not appear as stand-alone topics in Montana’s Standards. These concepts are dispersed throughout all high school mathematics courses with an emphasis on informed decision making. The power of statistics and probability to understand the world we live in is some of the most applicable knowledge students can acquire in our classrooms. […]
This course explores how a solid understanding of fraction concepts lays the foundation for students to successfully work with ratios and proportions. Specific goals include: Recognize how learning fraction progressions prepare students to work with ratios/proportions. Solve fraction, ratio, and proportion problems in multiple ways. Develop an awareness of misconceptions related to fraction/ratio/proportions and examine […]
This three-week module will expand your vision of what it takes to develop a conceptual understanding of linear measurement, perimeter, area, and volume. You will determine linear measurements of shapes, cover surfaces with square units to find area, and fill spaces to measure volume. You will delve into the relationships and structures of the area, perimeter, and […]
This 3-week module examines learning progressions in geometry with a focus on foundational ideas that promote geometric understanding. Â Specific goals and activities include the following: Recognize geometric shapes and their components (e.g., sides, angles, faces) Learn properties of geometric figures and categorization based on those properties Develop strategies for composing and decomposing geometric shapes Engage […]
This course will dive deeply into Google Drive & Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets, and Forms and how they can be integrated into Google Classroom. Learn how to create a paperless classroom, teach beyond your classroom using Hangouts, create a shared calendar for parents and students, create a classroom website, and more! 24 Renewal Units Enrollment opens […]
History supports, strengthens, and enhances the study of all subject areas. Please join us this March for a practical and applicable discussion on how you can integrate Montana history into your subject area. All grade levels are welcome. Registration is open here! OPI Professional Development Unit Provider
The Assessment Unit offers a 1-hour webinar once a month from August 2021 to June 2022 for a total of 11 webinars during the 2022–2023 school year. These focused webinars are designed to support educational practitioners involved in managing district assessments, accountability, and reporting requirements under state and federal law. These professional learning sessions are […]
March 21: Communication Supports Part 1Â (emphasis on low-tech devices) This session will focus on beginner communication devices and tools that lead to learning about cause and effect. This class is great for anyone new to communication, someone is working with students with more complex needs, and anyone new to the concept of back-and-forth communication. OPI […]
Learn how to assess Executive Functioning, identify needs, and teach in a way that supports your students. This training will review goal writing and how to work within the learner’s current demands. OPI Renewal Unit Provider Registration for each training will open ~30 days prior.
