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EDUCATIONschools and teachers to provide servicesand about the types of programs schoolsmight provide. Included is information oncommunicating with parents/guardians.English Language Learner:Methods & MaterialsThis course discusses how to apply instructionalmethods in creating lessons; how to create amotivating and caring learning environment;how to integrate teaching reading, writing,speaking, and listening skills; how to differentiateinstruction for English language learners; andhow to identify culturally appropriate curriculumand instructional resources.Harassment, Bullying andCyber-Intimidation in SchoolsThis course will discuss definitions and thepersonal, social, and legal ramificationsassociated with sexual harassment, bullying,and cyber-intimidation. The course will addresswhat we know about these troubling areasand explore preventative strategies before theyoccur. A clear understanding of harassment andthe harmful effects of harassment on people andinstitutions is essential to providing a safe andinclusive school environment for all.Inclusion: Working with Studentswith Special Needs in GeneralEducation ClassroomsInclusion is a current educational reformmovement that advocates educating studentswith disabilities in the general educationclassroom. Upon completion, the learner will beable to define key concepts and terms, identifyand describe federal legislature and court cases,and list and describe the federal definition ofstudents entitled to special services. This coursewill also discuss the roles and responsibilitiesof educators in providing special services tostudents educated in inclusive classrooms.Learning Disabilities: PracticalInformation for Classroom TeacherThis course lays the foundation for sensitive,appropriate assessment and evaluation ofstudents. In addition, this course covers programplanning and implementation, stresses theimportance of a close, positive partnership withparents or alternative caregivers, and exploresmethods for ensuring that the home-schoolaxis is effective and meaningful. Major trendsand unresolved issues in the field of learningdisabilities are also discussed.6.Reading & Writing inContent AreaThis course offers instruction in teaching readingand writing in various subject matter fields at thesecondary level. The material stresses the skills ofvocabulary building, comprehension, andwriting, as well as methods for motivatingadolescents to read and write. The course alsoprovides information on recognizing readingdifficulties, assessing textbooks, and theintegration of reading strategies within a contentarea. Strategies taught align with the PraxisReading Across the Curriculum test guideand the Reading in the Content Area nationalstandards.Reading Fundamentals #1:An Introduction toScientifically-based ResearchThis course will improve your knowledgeof science and the scientific process. This isthe first course in a three-course series. Thiscourse is designed to be an informationalcourse with application toeducational settings.The curriculum suggestions and teachingstrategies explained here were designed tobe used for the teaching and remediation ofstudents in kindergarten through sixth grade.Some alterations may be needed if workingwith specific populations such as gifted, ESL, orspecial education.Reading Fundamentals #2:Laying the Foundation forEffectiveReading InstructionDesigned to lay the foundation for effectivereading instruction, this course will teach youabout the elements of effective instructionand the importance of reading instruction.The purpose of this second course in thisthree-course series is to lay the foundationfor effective reading instruction. Teachersbenefit, and more importantly, students benefit,both in terms of their behavior and theiracademic performance. Further, you will learnabout the importance of reading instructionand read some sobering statistics on readingperformance in this country and what happenswhen individuals are not proficient in reading.Reading Fundamentals #3:The Elements of EffectiveReading Instruction and AssessmentThis course will focus on learning to read,reading to learn, and an introduction toreading assessment. As part of these two keyareas of reading instruction, the five elementsof effective reading instruction will behighlighted, including definitions, implicationsfor instruction, and future directions. These fiveelements include instruction in: phonemicawareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, andtext comprehension. Additionally, the coursewill provide information on importantassessment terms and definitions and willexplore how reading assessment fits within theReading First Program. This analysis includesspecific recommendations on 29 readingassessments. Finally, the course describeshow teachers can conduct pivotal curriculumbased measurement procedures in theirclassrooms.Response to Intervention:Practical Information for theClassroom TeacherRTI, or Response to Intervention, is a processschools can and should use to help studentswho are struggling with academics orbehavior. Even though RTI is primarily linkedto special education and the early identificationof learning problems, RTI is not just for studentsin special education. RTI is for all students andis based on the premise that a student might bestruggling due to instruction or the curriculumin the past, or in the current classroom. Everyteacher will have students who are strugglingand whether it’s short term or long term, RTIis a valuable tool. So, welcome to the class onResponse to Intervention where you will learnwhat RTI is and how to use it in your classroom.Six Traits of Writing Model:Teaching & AssessingThis course will discuss why writing is importantand why teachers should include writing as oftenas possible in all content areas. The course willalso include practical applications for assessingand teaching writing, including teaching studentshow to self-assess their own writing. The firstchapter of this course will discuss why teachingwriting is important and give you an introductionto the Six Traits of Writing Model. Throughchapters 2, 3, and 4 we will discuss the elementsof the Six Traits of Writing Model. Throughoutthose elements we will look at practical ways touse this model in your classroom.Talented and Gifted:Working with High AchieversThis course provides information on the historyof exceptional students in relation to education,current law, and accepted methods for referral,assessment, and identification. It covers majorprogram models and methods of differentiatinginstruction to meet the rate and level of learning

EDUCATIONof those students identified. The course gives thelearner an understanding of ways to meet theaffective needs of the gifted and talented studentin the regular classroom and lists resources forteachers and parents who would like moreinformation about the talented and gifted.term consequences of being exposed to stress,trauma, or violence, as well as the social andfamily causes, will be reviewed. The dynamics ofdomestic violence and community violence arealso discussed, as is the educator’s role in theintervention and prevention of violence.Teaching Diversity: Influencesand Issues in the ClassroomTry DI!: Planning & Preparing aDifferentiated Instruction ProgramThis course will help teachers understand andidentify differences in approaches to learningand performance, including different learningstyles and ways in which students demonstratelearning. An emphasis in this course will beon understanding how students’ learning isinfluenced by individual experiences, talents,disabilities, gender, language, culture, familyand community values. Participants will bechallenged to apply knowledge of the richnessof contributions from our diverse society to yourteaching field.Try DI! is designed to provide you an opportunityto learn about an instructional framework,Differentiated Instruction (DI), aimed at creatingsupportive learning environments for diverselearning populations. Students will be presenteda method for self-assessment of the extentto which their current instructional approachreflects the perspective, principles, and practicesof the DI approach. The concept of a “theory ofaction” will also be provided within a DI context.Strategies included in this course have beenselected on the basis that they are effective inthe widest possible range of educational K-12settings.Teaching Elementary MathConceptually: A New ParadigmThis course is designed to expand yourmethodology for teaching Mathematics. Thecourse will explore an innovative teachingmodel that incorporates strategies for teachingconcepts constructively and contextually. Thegoal is for you to gain a deeper understanding ofthe underlying concepts of various math topicsand to explore the principles of teaching thoseconcepts to learners. This course will focus onthe topics of number sense, basic operations,and fractions.Teaching Secondary MathConceptually: MeetingMathematics StandardsThis course will explore an instructionalmethodology that incorporates strategiesfor teaching concepts, constructively, andcontextually. The goal is for you to gain a deeperunderstanding of the underlying concepts ofvarious math topics and explore the principles ofteaching those concepts to learners. The coursewill also explore teaching methodologies thatsupport many federal and state standards.Understanding Aggression:Coping with Aggressive Behaviorin the ClassroomThis course includes topics on violence,aggression in the classroom, youth gangs,aggression in sports and on television, howdrugs and alcohol play a role in aggressionand violence, and “hot spots” that tend tobreed aggression and violence. It is designedto help school personnel become more awareof the causes of aggression and ways to evaluateit and intervene before it turns to violence in theschools.Understanding & ImplementingCommon Core StandardsThis course has been divided into four chapters.The organization of the course covers therationale for and design of the CommonCore State Standards, the “Common CoreMindset” practitioners need for successfulimplementation, and what specific actions canbe taken for deeper implementation acrosssettings.Traumatized Child: The Effectsof Stress, Trauma and Violenceon Student LearningViolence in Schools:Identification,Prevention &Intervention StrategiesParticipants will learn the signs and symptomsof stress and trauma and explore how stress,violence, and trauma affect a student’s learning,cognitive brain development, and socialemotional development. The short- and long-This course provides an overview of violence andthe motivational purposes behind aggression.The correlation and impact of the media,community, and family upon violence isinvestigated. The learner will gain anunderstanding of identification and interventionapproaches to working with out-of-controlbehaviors. In addition, information about thenational resources available for both parents andteachers is covered. Upon successful completionof this course, participants will have a betterunderstanding of violence and the motivationsbehind its use, as well as specific strategies tominimize the occurrence of violence in theschool and community.Why DI?: An Introduction toDifferentiated InstructionIn this course you will learn what is meant byDifferentiated Instruction (DI) and the commonmyths associated with creating the differentiatedclassroom. We will discuss the legal, theoretical,and pedagogical foundations in the field ofeducation that support the utilization of DIpractices and principles. We will reflect on bestpractices and national trends in the designof the educational setting to meet the needsof a diverse learning population. This coursealso provides connections to a variety ofconcepts, variables, and resources that will assistpractitioners in aligning their own professionalpractices with those found in the differentiatedclassroom.Montana Western is a partner withVirtual Eduation Software, inc.(VESi). These interactive coursesprovide expert instruction at a pacethat fits your schedule.SPRING VESi REGISTRATIONDEADLINE: MARCH 15Visit www.virtualeduc.com/umw forcourse information.To register call Montana Western Schoolof Outreach at 406.683.7537.VESi courses in thispublication are indicatedby this symbol7.

UMWFee6monthsINTTBDTBDed2goCareer Essentials in Health Sciences15creditsINTFeb 1-Mar 5TBDUMWCertificate in Infectious Diseases &Infection Control13hoursINTTBD6 weeksTBDed2go 78Sessions startmonthlyCertificate in Violence Prevention &Awareness13hoursINTTBD6 weeksTBDed2go 78Sessions startmonthlyCertified Inpatient Coder6monthsINTTBDTBDed2go 1995Open EnrollmentClinical Medical Assistant2-4monthsINTTBDTBDedu2 2599Open EnrollmentDialysis Technician2-4monthsINTTBDTBDedu2 1299Open EnrollmentElectronic Health Record Management2-4monthsINTTBDTBDedu2 1299Open EnrollmentHIPAA Compliance24hoursINTTBD6 weeksTBDed2go 115Sessions startmonthlyMedical Administrative Assistant2-4monthsINTTBDTBDedu2 1299Open EnrollmentMedical Billing & Coiding2-4monthsINTTBD12 weeksTBDedu2 1799Open EnrollmentMedical Terminology Series48hoursINTTBDTBDed2go 199Sessions startmonthlyNutrition and Health Bundle28hoursINTTBD7 weeksTBDed2go 169Sessions startmonthlyOptician Certification Training150INTTBD6 monthsTBDed2go 1895Open EnrollmentPatient Care Technicianvoucher included12monthsINTTBDTBDed2go 2495Open EnrollmentPhlebotomy8 hoursDillon, MTSpring TBDTBDCountrywidePhlebotomyLearn to perform as a professional dental staffmember and work on behalf of the patient as wellas the dentist. This exciting Administrative DentalAssistant Online course can help you gain entrancein the Dental Assistant career path. This courseprovides comprehensive instruction with DENTRIXG4 software, which includes sample practiceopportunities. You can also use this softwareto engage in activities and tasks that you wouldperform in an actual dental practice and use it todemonstrate your skills.Career Essentials for Health ScienceCareer Essentials for Health Science focuses onthe foundation knowledge and skills studentswill need prior to entry into their desired alliedhealth program. It also provides the basics tobest understand and work as an employee inhealthcare settings. Emphasis is on types ofKEYhelalthcare delivery systems and regulations,communication skills, patient-centered care,teamwork, worker behaviors and attitudes, legaland ethical responsibilities, self-care, and safequality practice.Certificate in Infectious Diseases &Infection ControlInfectious diseases (IDs) kill more peopleworldwide than any other single cause.Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenicmicroorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses,parasites or fungi. The diseases can be spread,directly or indirectly, from one person to another.The outcome of this program is for the learner todescribe basic infection control principles as wellas describe how to recognize, treat, and preventsome of the most common (and often deadly)infectious diseases.E Extension Course INT Internet Course TBD To Be Determined V Variable CreditCEUsInternet CourseFace-to-Face Course 1795Reg.DeadlineAdministrative Dental AssistantAdministrative Dental Assistant8.LocationOpen Enrollment 115 285Jan 22TBDCertificate in Violence Prevention &AwarenessIn addition to the tremendous physical andemotional toll, violence has substantial medical,lost productivity, societal, and environmentalcosts. This program examines workplace violence,domestic (intimate partner) violence, elder abuse,child abuse, pediatric abusive head trauma, andsexual assault, gender violence, and rape. Thelearner will be able to describe several key typesof violence, risk factors specific to those types ofviolence, assessment and treatment options, andprevention measures to reduce the incidence ofviolence.Certified Inpatient CoderDemand for medical coders will grow 13% by2026, so there’s no better time to advance yourcareer. This online medical coding course willtrain you to become a Certified Inpatient Coder.Career Training 6-18 moFundamentals 6 wkEDU2 Course

HEALTHCAREThe AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC )credential proves that you are an expert ininpatient medical records review. Earning CIC certification requires previous work experience,so most professionals prepare for the examwhile working full-time. With this course’sflexible online format, you can prepare for theCIC exam on your own schedule.Clinical Medical AssistantThis program prepares learners to assistphysicians by performing functions relatedto the clinical aspects of a medical office.Instruction includes preparing patients forexamination and treatment, routine laboratoryprocedures, pharmacology, taking anddocumenting vital signs, technical aspects ofphlebotomy, the 12-lead EKG and the cardiaclife cycle. The purpose of the Clinical MedicalAssisting program is to prepare learners to assistphysicians by performing functions related tothe clinical aspects of a medical office.Dialysis TechnicianLearn the knowledge and skills neededto perform the duties required of dialysistechnicians. Dialysis technicians operate kidneydialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessingand delivery systems, as well as maintain andrepair equipment. Technicians work withpatients during dialysis procedures and monitorand record vital signs, as well as administerlocal anesthetics and drugs as needed. Dialysistechnicians must assess patients for anycomplications that occur during the procedureand be ready to take the necessary emergencymeasures. Additionally, they may also beinvolved in the training of patients for at-homedialysis treatment and providing the emotionalsupport patients need for self-care.Electronic Health RecordsManagementWith the nation’s healthcare system movingto the electronic medical record, numerousemployment opportunities exist for medicalassistants, health information systems staff,patient registration professionals and otherrelated positions. This program prepareslearners to understand and use electronicrecords in a medical practice. Learners willreview the implementation and managementof electronic health information using commonelectronic data interchange systems andmaintaining the medical, legal, accreditation andregulatory requirements of the electronic healthrecord.HIPAA ComplianceNutrition and Health BundleIn this course, we’ll demystify the complianceprocess. We’ll focus specifically on theAdministrative Simplification portion of HIPAAand use real-world examples to help explainthe Privacy Rule, and since computers arean integral part of health care, we’ll see howthey fit into the Security Rule. By the timeyou finish this course, you’ll be confident andcapable of implementing HIPAA’s AdministrativeSimplification rules, and the laws impacting it, inyour own organization.The goal of this certificate program is toprovide a holistic overview of current food andnutrition issues and their impact on physical,social, emotional, and spiritual health. Thiscertificate addresses these issues and more andprovides a solid foundation of for both healthcare professionals and those wishing to enterthe fields of nutrition, health promotion, andlifestyle and wellness coaching.Medical Administrative AssistantThis program covers information on the medicalassisting profession, interpersonal skills, medicalethics and law, medical terminology, basicsof insurance billing and coding, telephonetechniques, scheduling appointments, medicalrecords management and management ofpractice finances. This program prepareslearners to function effectively in many ofthe administrative and clerical positions inthe healthcare industry. The content provideslearners a well-rounded introduction to medicaladministration that delivers the skills le

SPRING 2021 DECEMBER - MAY Professional Development & Personal Enrichment LEARN FOR LIFE SCHOOL OF OUTREACH. Registration may be canceled for non-payment of fees. Cancellation does not necessarily eliminate registrant from financial obligation. Student