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The Seven Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians
Indian Education for All Online Course
This self-paced online course is designed for educators needing an introduction to or wishing to expand their existing knowledge of Montana’s Indian Education for All Law (Montana Code Annotated 20-1-501 1999) and the Seven Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians. Educators of all grades and content areas will build background knowledge and develop lesson plans that focus on and dig deeper into each Essential Understanding. These lessons are intended to be used in participants’ classrooms.
The primary texts are:
*The Framework: A Practical Guide for Montana Teachers and Administrators Implementing Indian Education for All by Tammy Elser (PDF available through OPI)
*Who will Tell my Brother? by Marlene Carvel
*Do all Indians Live in Tipis (selections to be provided by the instructor)
*Lies my Teachers Told Me by James W. Loewen (selections to be provided by the instructor)
*Montana Tribal Histories: Educators Resource Guide by Julie Cajune (PDF available through OPI)
*History and Foundation of American Indian Education by Stan Juneau (PDF available through OPI)
*Keeping Promises: What is Sovereignty and Other Questions about Indian Country by Betty Reid and Ben Winton
*Assorted articles and internet sources provided by the instructor
Through readings, discussion forums and examination of high-quality teaching materials, participants will explore a variety of literature, articles and professional teaching materials and develop one lesson plan each week of the course and a final project (two for graduate credit) for the immediate integration of IEFA into their classrooms.
This course is the equivalent to 30 classroom hours (30 OPI professional development units), which is the equivalent of 2 university credits. This is a self-paced course, but do not expect to complete it in one sitting! Course participants must be comfortable working independently and be self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON'T REGISTER FOR MORE THAN TWO COURSES AT ONE TIME.
Instructors:
Sindie Kennedy ([email protected])
Erin Lipkind ([email protected])
Michele McGuire ([email protected])
Registration fee: $289
Credit: 30 OPI Professional Development Units or 2 Semester Credits (semester credit is offered through the University of Montana and is an additional fee of $155; registration forms available in the course Moodle.)
Cost savings:
*Two in-person U of M Undergraduate credits would cost you $1,206. Two in-person U of M Graduate credits would cost you $1,328. MTPLC's courses save you 63% and 67% respectively.
*Two online U of M Undergraduate credits would cost you $666. Two online U of M Graduate credits would cost you $788. MTPLC's courses save you 33% and 44% respectively.
*MTPLC's courses can't be used towards a degree program. They CAN be used for salary schedules and license renewal.
THE COURSE PROCESS:
* Complete this form.
* Within a few days, you will receive an invoice via email.
* Pay the invoice/registration fee (online or by check) in order to begin.
* You will receive a username and password and steps to access the Moodle course.
* The instructor will send an introductory email and you may begin the class.
* If you are taking the course for OPI professional development units, MTPLC will send you them upon completion of the semester.
* If you are taking the course for University credits, you will receive instructions on how to register for and pay the continuing education credit fee after you begin the course.
* Registrants have one year from the term of registration to complete their course.
Ex: If you register in February 2025, you have until May 15, 2026 to complete the course.
Obtaining copies of the books: Check your school /district or local library. Amazon and other online booksellers often have used copies available. The instructor is available to assist with locating copies, if needed.
Event Number: 26521013
EDU 455 EDU 555
Register at: https://forms.gle/7r8ZomXKC5ifgy7F9
The Seven Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians
Indian Education for All Online Course
This self-paced online course is designed for educators needing an introduction to or wishing to expand their existing knowledge of Montana’s Indian Education for All Law (Montana Code Annotated 20-1-501 1999) and the Seven Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians. Educators of all grades and content areas will build background knowledge and develop lesson plans that focus on and dig deeper into each Essential Understanding. These lessons are intended to be used in participants’ classrooms.
The primary texts are:
*The Framework: A Practical Guide for Montana Teachers and Administrators Implementing Indian Education for All by Tammy Elser (PDF available through OPI)
*Who will Tell my Brother? by Marlene Carvel
*Do all Indians Live in Tipis (selections to be provided by the instructor)
*Lies my Teachers Told Me by James W. Loewen (selections to be provided by the instructor)
*Montana Tribal Histories: Educators Resource Guide by Julie Cajune (PDF available through OPI)
*History and Foundation of American Indian Education by Stan Juneau (PDF available through OPI)
*Keeping Promises: What is Sovereignty and Other Questions about Indian Country by Betty Reid and Ben Winton
*Assorted articles and internet sources provided by the instructor
Through readings, discussion forums and examination of high-quality teaching materials, participants will explore a variety of literature, articles and professional teaching materials and develop one lesson plan each week of the course and a final project (two for graduate credit) for the immediate integration of IEFA into their classrooms.
This course is the equivalent to 30 classroom hours (30 OPI professional development units), which is the equivalent of 2 university credits. This is a self-paced course, but do not expect to complete it in one sitting! Course participants must be comfortable working independently and be self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON'T REGISTER FOR MORE THAN TWO COURSES AT ONE TIME.
Instructors:
Sindie Kennedy ([email protected])
Erin Lipkind ([email protected])
Michele McGuire ([email protected])
Registration fee: $289
Credit: 30 OPI Professional Development Units or 2 Semester Credits (semester credit is offered through the University of Montana and is an additional fee of $155; registration forms available in the course Moodle.)
Cost savings:
*Two in-person U of M Undergraduate credits would cost you $1,206. Two in-person U of M Graduate credits would cost you $1,328. MTPLC's courses save you 63% and 67% respectively.
*Two online U of M Undergraduate credits would cost you $666. Two online U of M Graduate credits would cost you $788. MTPLC's courses save you 33% and 44% respectively.
*MTPLC's courses can't be used towards a degree program. They CAN be used for salary schedules and license renewal.
THE COURSE PROCESS:
* Complete this form.
* Within a few days, you will receive an invoice via email.
* Pay the invoice/registration fee (online or by check) in order to begin.
* You will receive a username and password and steps to access the Moodle course.
* The instructor will send an introductory email and you may begin the class.
* If you are taking the course for OPI professional development units, MTPLC will send you them upon completion of the semester.
* If you are taking the course for University credits, you will receive instructions on how to register for and pay the continuing education credit fee after you begin the course.
* Registrants have one year from the term of registration to complete their course.
Ex: If you register in February 2025, you have until May 15, 2026 to complete the course.
Obtaining copies of the books: Check your school /district or local library. Amazon and other online booksellers often have used copies available. The instructor is available to assist with locating copies, if needed.
Event Number: 26521013
EDU 455 EDU 555
Register at: https://forms.gle/7r8ZomXKC5ifgy7F9