INDIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL (IEFA)
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2021-2022
We offer a variety of professional learning options to support teachers with the integration of the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians and content standards. Our staff and consultants stay up to date with the latest in resources and implementation strategies. 

​Contact us to discuss a professional learning plan for your IEFA needs. Options include:
  • Customized Professional Learning (in-person or virtual): we will customize the professional learning to support the needs of your teachers and students. Sessions range from 1-1/2 hours to full day sessions. 
  • Regional professional learning institutes: group together with nearby schools to offer a day of learning on a mix of IEFA topics. SSoM will coordinate, contract with presenters, process registration, and communicate details with presenters and participants.
  • IEFA Books
  • Virtual Courses
  • Upcoming Events
IEFA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
2021-2022 SY
November 1 - December 7, 2021
IEFA Book Study Online Course: “Lies My Teacher Told Me”
  • Visit the Virtual Courses page for more details
  • Earn 20 OPI Renewal Units!
January 24 – March 4, 2022
FREE OPI Learning Hub Facilitated Course: Building Your IEFA Mindset - Unpacking the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians
  • Designed and facilitated in collaboration with OPI and Montana IEFA instructional coaches
  • Registration coming soon! Check back mid-December.
  • Earn 15 OPI Renewal Units!
January 18, February 1, February 15, and March 1, 2022 (4 - 6pm each day)
Webinar series: IEFA Lesson Demonstrations w/Dottie Susag
Sessions will be recorded. Join live or watch the recorded session.

A series of four, 2-hour webinars facilitated by Dottie Susag. Goal: to experience lessons that authentically integrate the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians.  After an interactive lesson, participants will debrief and discuss ideas for adapting and integrating the lesson into your classroom.

Lesson Topics & Dates
  • Jan. 18, 2022 Critical Literacy: Reading and Viewing beyond Bias and Stereotypes (grades 6-12)
  • Feb. 1, 2022 Living the Now in the Presence of the Past through Joy Harjo’s Poetry (grades 9-12)
  • Feb. 15, 2022 Healing Power of Indian Poetry and Film (grades 6-12)
  • Mar. 1, 2022 “Nature and Gifts Through Montana Indian Poetry” (grades 5-12)

OPI Renewal Units: Earn 2 credits for each session you join, or 4 credits per session by implementing the lesson in your classroom and completing a follow-up reflection form.
March 16, 2022
​IEFA Regional Institute (Flathead Valley) – details coming soon : )
Interested in scheduling IEFA professional learning for your district?
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CONTACT 

​SSoM Director of Education Services
Melissa Tovaas
EMAIL: mtovaas* (see footer)
PHONE: (406) 272-0021