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CSPD Annual Award Nominations

CSPD regional councils are now accepting nomination forms for two separate awards. Click on the link to learn more information.

Teri Fisk Paraeducator of the Year Award

This award honors the legacy of Teri Fisk, who served Grantsdale Elementary (Hamilton

School District) for over 15 years with unwavering dedication to student learning, math

intervention, and community service. Teri was an active leader with the OPI

State Paraprofessional Consortium and a proud advocate for the MEA-MFT PASS program.

Paraeducator/Teacher Team of the Year Award

This award honors eager, earnest, effective, efficient, encouraging and enthusiastic

paraeducator/teacher teams who enrich their students lives every day.

Nomination forms will be accepted until January 29th, 2027

OPI Para Pathways Project

Montana OPI Special Education offers administrators, educators, and paraprofessionals access to over 100 Professional Learning Modules on Special Education topics, all eligible for OPI Renewal Units.

Click here to access the modules.

Note: You must create an account on LRP and identify your school district.

** Licensed educators can request professional development units using this form. Note, all courses beginning with code 35 (for paraprofessionals) are not eligible for PDUs.