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Paraeducators must understand individual student needs for the particular level of support, the degree of accommodation or modification, and instructional method that would best facilitate learning. This course is designed to provide these instructional strategies for use in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, and self-contained settings. Created by the University of Colorado, Par2a Center. Facilitated by Beckie Squires, OPI Consultant and retired paraprofessional |
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Facilitated, October 13 - November 23, 2019. *Enrollment closed, all seats have been filled. Another session will run March 1 - April 11, 2020 |
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20 OPI Renewal Units |  |
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- Facilitator: Beckie Squires
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This course is designed to help paraeducators work effectively on a team. The course consists of introductory material regarding teamwork, delineation of roles and responsibilities, classroom instruction, and behavior management. Can be taken by individual paras and teachers, but is most effective when teams take the course together. Created by the University of Colorado, Par2a Center. Facilitated by Beckie Squires. |
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Facilitated, Sept 8 - Oct 5 Registration opens August 18 and closes Sept 8 or when the course is full. Another session will run April 26 - May 23, 2020. |
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15 OPI Renewal Units |  |
Paraeducators or Para/Teacher teams |
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- Facilitator: Beckie Squires
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This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to special education and the needs of students who have disabilities. The content consists of introductory material regarding legal and historical foundations of special education, human growth and development, the nature of disabilities, and an introduction to the basic human needs that paraeducators and educators must address. Created by the University of Colorado, Par2a Center. Facilitated by Jenny Malloy, Park County Special Education Cooperative Director |
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Facilitated, Jan 12 - Feb 8, 2020 Registration opens Dec 20 and closes Jan 12 or when the course is full. Another session will run May 31 - June 27, 2020. |
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15 OPI Renewal Units |  |
Paraeducators |
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User Ratings: 3.6  |
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- Facilitator: Jenny Malloy
- Facilitator: Beckie Squires
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This is the 1st of a two-part series (Reading and Math) that provides participants with important skills in classroom management as well as proven strategies in reading, writing, and math instruction. A nationally developed assessment is built directly into the course, assuring that paraprofessionals who take the course can demonstrate evidence of content mastery to their local districts and the state of Montana. Visit the registration site or contact Marco Fero or Jami Wood for more information (800) 398-0826. Created by MFPE, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and a team of highly trained Montana paraprofessional educators. |
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Facilitated, Sept 30 - Nov 10 (Reading) and Nov 11 - Dec 15 (Math) Register and pay with MFPE by Sept 23. You will then receive an enrollment key to access the course. Another pair of sessions will tentatively run Feb 3 - March 15 and March 16 - April 19, 2020. |
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3-4 hours/week for 10 weeks. Participants receive a certificate of completion. |  |
Paraprofessionals |
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User Ratings: 3.7  |
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- Facilitator: Beth Heiser
- Facilitator: Beckie Squires
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This is the 2nd of a two-part series (Reading and Math) that provides participants with important skills in classroom management as well as proven strategies in reading, writing, and math instruction. A nationally developed assessment is built directly into the course, assuring that paraprofessionals who take the course can demonstrate evidence of content mastery to their local districts and the state of Montana. Visit this site or contact Marco Fero or Jami Wood for more information (800) 398-0826. Created by MFPE, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and a team of highly trained Montana paraprofessional educators. |
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Facilitated, Nov 11 - Dec 15 Only for participants who have registered with MFPE and completed the PASS: Reading section. |
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3-4 hours/week for 10 weeks. Participants receive a certificate of completion. |  |
Paraprofessionals |
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User Ratings: 3.7  |
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- Facilitator: Lindy Hale
- Facilitator: Beckie Squires
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This course will address professionalism, legal aspects, classroom management, and strategies to successfully serve as a substitute or guest teacher. It is designed to meet the three-hour training requirement described in Administrative Rules of Montana 10.55.716. Created by the Northwest Montana Co-Op and Colet Bartow (OPI). |
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Substitute Teachers |
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User Ratings: 3.6  |
"This course has helped me understand the basics of working with children as a part of enriching my community." -Substitute, Whitefish, MT |
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- Facilitator: Colet Bartow