The University of Montana Western

The University of Montana Western

The University of Montana Western
710 S. Atlantic Street
Dillon, MT 59725
Telephone: (406) 683-7537

Registration for graduate credits coming soon!

Spring: Registration Open from December 15th – March 15th
Summer: Registration open from May 15th – July 1st
Fall: Registration open from August 15th – October 15th.

At this time, VESi courses do not formally align with Montana Western's graduate certificate programs. Educators are encouraged to contact the Montana Western School of Outreach office to explore potential pathways for application, particularly as our graduate programming continues to evolve.

VESi recommends that you check with your school district and/or state licensing agency to verify these course offerings will meet your district and/or state requirements for salary advancement and/or state certificate re-licensure.


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Advanced Classroom Management: Children as Change Agents

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Information & Interventions for Effective Teaching

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Build School Communities: Brain Smart Classroom Management

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Child Abuse: Working with Abused & Neglected Children

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Drugs & Alcohol in Schools: Understanding Substance Use & Abuse

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Early Childhood: Observation & Assessment

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Early Childhood: Program Planning

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Early Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Educational Assessment: Assessing Student Learning in the Classroom

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Educational Technology: Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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English Language Learner: Evaluation & Assessment

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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English Language Learner: Language Acquisition

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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English Language Learner: Linguistics

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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English Language Learner: Methods & Materials

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Ethical Leadership & Leading Teams in Schools

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Reading & Writing in Content Area

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Reading Fundamentals #1: An Introduction to Scientifically-based Research

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


Note: It is recommended that the Reading Fundamentals courses be taken sequentially; however, it is not mandatory that all three courses be taken.


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Reading Fundamentals #2: Laying the Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


Note: It is recommended that the Reading Fundamentals courses be taken sequentially; however, it is not mandatory that all three courses be taken.


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Reading Fundamentals #3: The Elements of Effective Reading Instruction & Assessment

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365

Note: It is recommended that the Reading Fundamentals courses be taken sequentially; however, it is not mandatory that all three courses be taken.


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Response to Intervention: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Six Traits of Writing Model: Teaching & Assessing

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Social & Emotional Learning: Optimizing Learning Environments with Life Skills

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Supporting At-Risk Young Learners & Their Families

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Talented & Gifted: Working with High Achievers

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Teaching Diversity: Influences & Issues in the Classroom

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually: A New Paradigm

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Teaching Secondary Math Conceptually: Meeting Mathematics Standards

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Traumatized Child: The Effects of Stress, Trauma & Violence on Student Learning

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


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Try DI!: Planning & Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Understanding Aggression: Coping with Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365


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Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies

Graduate Credits: 2    Fee: $325


Offered Online

Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction

Graduate Credits: 3    Fee: $365



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