Want help implementing IEFA?

Indian Education for All Specialist Jennifer Stadum sent me information about an upcoming, exciting IEFA learning opportunity, brought to by School Services of Montana and facilitated by three amazing IEFA instructional coaches on the OPI Teacher Learning Hub. Enrollment opens January 9, 2022, and the online, facilitated course runs January 24, 2022-March 3, 2022.

Here's more from Jennifer: 

Introducing…

Building Your IEFA Mindset: Unpacking the Essential Understandings Teacher Learning Hub Course

Mark your calendars! Enrollment opens January 9 and is limited to 30 participants.

Course Dates & Description: 1/24/22 - 3/31/22

Join us for this engaging, complimentary course through the OPI Teacher Learning Hub, facilitated by Indian Education for All Instructional Coaches with extensive experience teaching and supporting others with implementation of the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians. During this course, you will unpack the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians to understand the spirit of the law and why implementation is essential. Make personal connections, discover biases, and discuss common misconceptions in a safe and supportive environment.  Resources provided include video clips, primary source documents, and more. To further support you with successful implementation in your specific teaching situation, you will receive additional, personalized follow-up support. This course is best suited for K-12 educators currently teaching in Montana schools. 

Course Objectives:

1. Unpack the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians, deepening background knowledge and making personal connections.
2. Learn strategies and gain resources, including primary source documents, to help authentically incorporate the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians into instruction.
3. Develop a network of support for continued enhancement to your Indian Education for All implementation.

Course Facilitators:

• Jacie Jeffers, Billings Public Schools, IEFA Instructional Coach
• Jordann Lankford Forster (Bright Trail Woman), Great Falls Public Schools, IEFA Instructional Coach
• Miranda Murray, Great Falls Public Schools, IEFA Instructional Coach

OPI Renewal Units: 15 hours

Enrollment Opens: 1/9/22; First Come, First Served

Note: Enrollment closes the first day of the course or when the cap is met.

For questions about this course, please contact Jennifer Stadum.