Online Professional Development
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Understanding and Treating Childhood Traumatic Stress "Cognitive Behavioral Intervention in Schools" is a short power point presentation by OPI and the University of Montana's Institute for Educational Research and Service. The presentation summarizes the findings of the Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACE study, "one of the largest investigations ever conducted on the links between childhood maltreatment and later-life health and well-being."
OPI renewal units available. Instructions found within the presentation
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This on-line presentation provides a basic overview of Essential Understandings 1 and 2 - Diversity Issues in Indian Country. One OPI renewal unit is available for successful completion. http://connect.opi.mt.gov/p29813405/
- Essential Understanding Number 6, Online Presentation – The Office of Public Instruction has developed this web based professional development resource for educators who would like to increase their background knowledge regarding the implementation of Indian Education for All. This presentation focuses on Essential Understanding 6 – History from American Indian Perspectives. The presentation is approximately one hour in length. Participants who would like to receive one OPI renewal unit must complete a brief quiz and submit it to OPI. Instructions are included at the end of the presentation.
Indian Education Law Clinic
The University of Montana Indian Law Clinic in partnership with the Office of Public Instruction has created web-based professional development for teachers. The following presentations focus on Federal Indian Policy and Tribal Sovereignty and are approximately one hour in length. Each presentation ends with a short quiz. At the completion of the quiz, participants will be eligible to receive OPI renewal units. If educators have questions relating to the content of the presentations, questions may beposted to the U of M Indian Law Clinic at this blog site:http://mtindianlefa.blogspot.com/. Answers will be posted for all to see.
Tribal Sovereignty: A Guide for Montana Educators (first of two part series)
Tribal Sovereignty: Case Studies – A Guide for Montana Educators (second of two part series)
