course description

This course provides a step-by-step overview of The Framework: A Practical Guide for MT Teachers and Administrators Implementing Indian Education for All (IEFA). This course will help all educators in understanding how to carefully integrate IEFA practices across curriculum areas in classrooms, schools, and districts.

Developed by Dr. Tammy Elser in partnership with the Salish Kootenai College (SKC).

"You gave great suggestions on how to approach and teach the subject." —Substitute, Glasgow, MT

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Type: Self-paced
Audience: All Educators
OPI Professional Development Units: 4 hours
Course Dates: 6/1/25
course description

This course presents the opportunity to engage in content related to bison restoration efforts in Montana and the significance of bison to Tribal sovereignty. Participants will explore a wide range of resources that present the complex history of the near extinction of bison and current restoration efforts and will ultimately be better prepared to develop classroom activities that incorporate the Indian Education for All Essential Understandings.

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Type: Self-paced
Audience: All Educators
OPI Professional Development Units: 3 hours
Course Description

This course provides a basic foundation for implementing Indian Education for All (IEFA) in your classroom.  IEFA offers students an opportunity to meet academic standards in multiple content areas and grade levels as they learn about the distinct and unique cultures and heritages of American Indians.

Created by Mike Jetty, OPI Indian Education Specialist 

"I enjoyed reading through the lessons and thinking about how they can easily fit into the classroom. The video presentations were also well done. I will continue to do my on research on the different reservations in Montana." —Teacher, Broadwater County, MT

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Type: Self-paced
Audience: All Educators
OPI Professional Development Units: 2 hours
Enrollment Opens: 08/01/2024