This is part 1 of a two part series addressing Bullying in the state of Montana. You will learn how to identify bullying, how to respond to it and how to take a preventative approach to bullying at your school.

Type: Self-paced
Audience: K-12
OPI Professional Development Units: 4 hours
course description

This course will provide you an overview of suicide in the United States, youth suicide related behavior, the Bitterroot Valley Education Cooperative suicide prevention project, and youth voice.

Created by Steve Zieglowsky, Bitterroot Valley Education Cooperative and Holly Mook, OPI Coordinated School Health Unit Director

"This course was very interesting and quite relevant to education today."—Elementary school teacher, Great Falls, MT

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Type: Self-paced
Audience: All Educators
OPI Professional Development Units: 2 hours
course description

This course will provide participants an overview of the suicide prevention work through PEACE protocols done through the Pilot Districts - specifically the Bitterroot Co-Op, youth perceptions on suicide, school strategies for prevention, and implementation for the school suicide prevention strategies. This will include strategic planning with resources and partners on suicide prevention. 

Created by Steve Zieglowsky, Bitterroot Valley Education Cooperative and Holly Mook, OPI Coordinated School Health Unit Director.

"This course offered an extensive amount of information, which was amazing!" —Future teacher, Billings, MT

user rating User Ratings: 3.8 3.8 stars  

Type: Self-paced
Audience: All Educators
OPI Professional Development Units: 2 hours