Special Education Endorsement Project

 

The OPI Special Education Endorsement Project began in 1987 to address the shortage of special education teachers in rural Montana.  Please see the links for more information regarding the requirements, eligibility, and application.

 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT PROJECT

Participating Institutions of Higher Education

Carroll College, Ms. Kathleen Gilboy, 406-447-4376, kagilboy@carroll.edu

Montana State University Billings, Dr. Susan Gregory,  406-657-2152, sgregory@msubillings.edu

University of Montana, Dr. Trent Atkins, 406-243-4978, trent.atkins@mso.umt.edu  or  Dr. Morgen Alwell, 406-243-5512, morgen.alwell@umontana.edu

University of Montana Western, Dr. Goodson Dzenga, BCBA, 406-683-7177 or 412-886-8245, goodson.dzenga@umwestern.edu

Montana State University (Starting Fall 2025) Dr. Leslie Rogers, 406-994-3879, leslie.rogers@montana.edu 

Frequently Asked Questions

OPI Staff are here to help

 Annette Viciedo Young,  Special Education Stipend Programs, 406.444.0299


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