Due to COVID-19, professional learning opportunities may be cancelled. OPI staff will make every attempt to keep the OPI Learning Opportunities current and accurate. Please see https://covid19.mt.gov/ for additional details impacting events.
October 2020
Region V Association for Career and Technical Education Virtual Conference
The 2020 Region V Association for Career and Technical Education Conference will take place virtually. Mark your calendars for October 29th, 2020. How to Register: Visit the 2020Region V Virtual Conference website
Find out more »November 2020
2020 Council of Administrators of Special Education Virtual Conference
The 2020 CASE Conference is being held virtually on November 5-7, 2020. How to Register: Visit the 2020 CASE Conference website
Find out more »Special Education Community of Practice
These meetings are one hour sessions held the first Thursday of the Month from 3:30-4:30. There will be a short 10-20 minute presentation on a topic followed by a discussion around that topic. Our first meeting will be this Thursday, Oct 1st at 3:30. To see future topics click on the link below: Topic Calendar Please visit the OPI and Montana Partners Community Virtual Sharing Sessions website for the Zoom information
Find out more »CHAMPS: A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management for Grades K-8
CHAMPS: A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management for Grades K-8, 2nd ed., is a comprehensive and practical book for classroom teachers who want to improve their current classroom management plan. The nine chapters lead teachers through a process of identifying and maintaining the effective aspects of their current management plan while adding and/or strengthening any missing or less-effective aspects. This resource, which is designed to be used by individual teachers or study groups, can help any teacher manage…
Find out more »Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Grades 9-12
Discipline in the Secondary Classroom, Grades 9-12, 2nd ed., is an easy-to-use, research-based resource that supplies high school teachers with the step-by-step guidance they need to design an effective behavior management plan. The book describes proactive, positive strategies for curbing misbehavior and increasing student motivation. It includes forms, samples, and evaluation tools to aid in the effort. Objectives included an overview of CHAMPS/DSC with specific focus on the following: Level of structure Guidelines Rules Guidelines for Success Correcting rule violations…
Find out more »Classroom Management Virtual Train The Trainer
Strengthen the Classroom Management in Your School or District by Developing Your Own Site-Based Trainers! Turn your staff members into skilled, knowledgeable Classroom Management trainers who can facilitate training and guide other teachers in the implementation of practical and effective Classroom Management strategies. Your staff trainer will have access to a robust trainers-only portal with tools and videos to continually work toward improving their presentation. The most effective solution to problem behavior in schools and this Train the Trainer prepares…
Find out more »December 2020
Special Education Community of Practice
These meetings are one hour sessions held the first Thursday of the Month from 3:30-4:30. There will be a short 10-20 minute presentation on a topic followed by a discussion around that topic. Our first meeting will be this Thursday, Oct 1st at 3:30. To see future topics click on the link below: Topic Calendar Please visit the OPI and Montana Partners Community Virtual Sharing Sessions website for the Zoom information
Find out more »January 2021
Special Education Community of Practice
These meetings are one hour sessions held the first Thursday of the Month from 3:30-4:30. There will be a short 10-20 minute presentation on a topic followed by a discussion around that topic. Our first meeting will be this Thursday, Oct 1st at 3:30. To see future topics click on the link below: Topic Calendar Please visit the OPI and Montana Partners Community Virtual Sharing Sessions website for the Zoom information
Find out more »2021 ASSIST Conference
ASSIST = Actionable Systematic Supports to Inform Students and Teachers Mark your calendars for the 2021 ASSIST Conference! States and school districts are facing new challenges and opportunities as they navigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we are unable to host the 2021 ASSIST Conference in-person the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) remains committed to supporting the use of high-quality assessment to advance student learning. The Montana Comprehensive Assessment System (MontCAS) will conduct the ASSIST Conference virtually…
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