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CSPD events will be hosted on the OPI website. OPI will also be handling evaluations and renewal units. You must complete the evaluation in order to receive professional development units. Thank you
Please know that when registering you will not receive a confirmation, when you successfully submit your registration consider yourself registered.
Special Education Roadmap: Referral Through Graduation/Aging Out
Presented by Danni McCarthy
October 20th & 27th, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 PM
This comprehensive, two-part VIRTUAL training series is designed to identify the key components of Montana’s special education process, from referral and evaluation through eligibility determination, IEP development, service delivery, and exit procedures.
🠶Analyze federal and Montana special education requirements to ensure compliance and support the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for eligible students.
🠶Apply best practices for implementing special education procedures that promote meaningful parent participation, student progress, and successful educational outcomes from referral through graduation or aging out
This comprehensive, four-part VIRTUAL training series is designed to equip leaders and early childhood educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to build a strong early childhood program aligned to Montana early childhood standards. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of evidence-based practices to support the development of a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program. We will hone in on classroom essentials as well as early literacy and early numeracy foundations that are critical building blocks for success.
The training calendar for registration and session information
https://sites.google.com/opiconnect.org/cspdtrainingcalendar/statewi
State-Wide CSPD Professional Development
The Montana Comprehensive System of Personnel Development offers a variety of professional development across five regions across the state that is opened to all Montana educators. Please check out the Office of Public Instruction's website to find available in-person and virtual workshops.
On-Demand Training and Webinars
The Montana Autism Education Project (MAEP) is a statewide initiative housed within the Special Education Professional Development Unit at the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Launched in 2010, the MAEP was created in response to a growing number of technical assistance and training requests from schools supporting students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Since that time, the MAEP has expanded its scope to address the evolving needs of educators working with students across a range of developmental and behavioral profiles. Today, the project offers comprehensive services including individual and classroom consultations, coaching and capacity building programs, professional development opportunities, conference scholarships, and a virtual library with resources, research, and field tools for educators. The MAEP remains committed to building educator capacity, promoting inclusive practices, and enhancing outcomes for all students.
All trainings provided by MAEP are free to Montana Public School Educators and Service Providers.
For more information, please contact Katie Mattingley at katie.mattingley@mt.gov.
Free Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Families of children and young adults with disabilities across Montana have access to free, confidential support through the Montana Empowerment Center, the state’s federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Montana Empowerment Website