What’s New

Rural School Outreach Program Concludes

By itdirector

The Rural School Outreach Program, funded by the Montana Office of Public Instruction and coordinated by the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities, has concluded. This initiative provided training, resources, and technical assistance to help Montana schools support students with disabilities in the areas of postsecondary transition, deafblindness, and assistive technology.

Although the program has ended, educators can still access support. MonTECH continues to provide assistive technology training and device loans; the Montana DeafBlind Project offers technical assistance and professional development; and the Montana Transition and Employment Projects shares tools and guides for planning the shift from school to adulthood. These projects remain available to help schools and families across Montana.

Montana DeafBlind Project Contact Information:

  • Phone: (406) 243-4936
  • Fax: (406) 243-2349
  • Email: MTDeafBlind@mso.umt.edu

MonTech Contact Information:

  • Phone: (406) 243-5511
  • Fax: (406) 243-4730
  • Email: montech@mso.umt.edu

Montana Transition and Employment Projects Contact Information:

  • Phone: (406) 243-4852
  • Fax: (406) 243-2349
  • Email: kim.brown@mso.umt.edu

Rural School Outreach Program

By itdirector

The Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities is increasing our outreach to Montana schools through our new Rural School Outreach Program. This program is funded by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. The Rural School Outreach Program supports schools through technical assistance, training and resources to help educational teams serve students with disabilities. Through this program we are working to spread awareness and access to services in the areas of transition, deafblindness, and Assistive Technology that could be beneficial to students.

Rural School Outreach Program Overview (PDF)