Professional Learning

The OPI Teacher Learning Hub offers free courses for Special Education teachers and paraeducators. 

LRP Direct Step and OPI have partnered to offer Montana administrators, educators, and paraprofessionals access to over 100 Professional Learning Modules, all eligible for OPI Renewal Units. Click here to access these modules.  Note you must create an account on LRP and identify your school district. 

For technical assistance, please refer to these documents: 

Informational Flyer from LRP

Tip Sheet: Registration

Tip Sheet: Enrolling in a Course

Tip Sheet: Final Assessment

Tip Sheet: Certificate of Completion

 Contact Tammy Lysons, 406-431-2309 for more information or to request renewal units.  

Eligible paraeducators can learn more about the ParaPathways Project here which provides incentives for paraeducators taking the modules for the Special Education Technician Track.

Montana Autism Education Project (MAEP)

The OPI Montana Autism Education Project provides the following services to Montana public schools:

  • Website
  • Free Consultation 
  • Free Coaching & Capacity Building Clinics 
  • Free professional development
  • Scholarships to select statewide conferences
  • Free annual Mountain West Neurodiversity Conference

Paraprofessional

Learn more about the ParaPathways Project here. 

 

 

 

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