Consultation Services

Classroom/Program Consultation

Staff Self-Assessment: Collect input regarding staff's own perceptions of strengths and needs
Review of Existing Data: Identify current trends in attendance, behavior, and academic performance
Resource Mapping: Identify available supports, curricula, tools, and gaps within the program
Environmental Scan and Classroom Observation: Assess classroom layout, sensory and visual supports, materials
Written Report: Summarizing Observation and Recommendations
Action Planning with Team: Develop an implementation plan with specific steps and timelines
Post Consult: Fidelity Checks and Problem Solving

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Student Consultation

Stakeholder Interviews: May include teachers, related service providers, student, caregiver
File Review: ER, IEP, FBA, behavioral or academic progress monitoring
Observation
Written Report: Summarizing observation, file review, and interviews, as well as hypothesis development (if behavior is a concern) and recommendations, determine actionable next steps, and receive written report.
Feedback Meeting with Team: Collaboratively review consultant findings and recommendations, determine actionable next steps, and receive written report.
Post Consult: Fidelity Checks and Problem Solving

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MAEP Coaching Clinics

What's Included

Up to 24 hours remote and onsite coaching and training
Written feedback and recommendations
Post clinic fidelity checks
Access to virtual monthly Coaching Clinic workshops and case study review

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What to Expect

Full team participation: Special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, and general education staff join together for every session.
Customized support: All trainings and onsite visits are tailored to your district’s needs and scheduled at times that work for you.
Student-focused planning: District submits a narrative of current behavior intervention and skill development practices so the coach can prepare targeted and meaningful content
Targeted coaching: Your team identifies focus areas to guide the clinic.

STAR Autism Support Network Scholarships

Focus: 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, and who are willing to serve as model sites and mentors for other districts in Montana.

Limited Scholarships will support:

•Comprehensive Training : Selected teams will participate in a 2-day workshop covering evidence-based teaching strategies and practices. The workshop provides background knowledge and practical implementation techniques specifically designed for children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder.

•Personalized Consultation : Selected teams will receive up to 10 days of individualized consultation visits from STAR trainers to help apply workshop concepts in your specific educational setting. These visits can be customized to address your team's unique challenges and questions.

Submit interest here.

Pyramid Classroom Certification Scholarship

MAEP is offering limited Pyramid PCC Classroom Certification scholarships to selected Montana districts. Scholarships support implementation of the Pyramid Approach to Education through training, consultation, and classroom certification activities. After completing the screening request, Pyramid will contact your district leadership regarding additional details and next steps. Learn more about the PCC Classroom Certification program here.

Limited 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

Learn more and apply here.

OPI Staff are here to help:

Katie Mattingley, Statewide Coordinator Montana Autism Education Project, 406-437-3874

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