Special Education

Do you have students who struggle with transitions between activities and environments? In this session, we explore tools and strategies to establish routines and decrease transition-related frustration and behaviors. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to recognize behaviors that indicate transition challenges, identify three low-tech options to promote smoother transitions between activities, and determine three […]

This session will focus on designing inclusive programming and the tools needed for successful implementation. We will discuss the impact of inclusive classroom activities, recreation, field trips, and the arts and provide examples of equipment for accessing playgrounds, trails, snow, and beyond. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to share positive impacts of an inclusive […]

The OPI Montana Autism Education Project, in collaboration with The Montana Center for Inclusive Education and Institute for Neurodiversity at Montana State University Billings (MSUB), is pleased to host the first annual Mountain West Neurodiversity Conference at MSUB, September 19-20, 2025, with a pre-conference intensive behavior workshop for educators on September 18, 2025. This is […]

This comprehensive training guides educators through the foundational elements of the IEP process from crafting compliant meeting invitations to issuing Prior Written Notice. Participants will explore legal requirements, best practices, and practical strategies for effective collaboration with families. The session also includes guidance on documenting each step of the process via Infinite Campus, ensuring consistency […]

Participants will explore different mounting solutions that allow students to access assistive technologies in multiple positions across environments. Focus will be on mounting options for speech generating devices, tablets, phones, and low-tech options to allow for inclusion and participation. In addition to paraprofessionals and teachers, this session is an excellent fit for therapists working in […]