Supporting schools since 1957
Since 1957 DERS has provided grant-funded training and technical assistance to P/K-16 schools and community agencies across the U.S., and with a particular focus on serving Montana, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
We are a part of The University of Montana's School of Education.
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DERS houses the following centers and programs:
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The National Native Children's Trauma Center works to raise the standard of care in the prevention and treatment of childhood trauma. NNCTC is funded by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and also incorporates work of the previously funded Montana Center for Childhood Trauma. NNCTC News |
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The Montana Safe Schools Center serves as a training and technical assistance center for schools and their communities who are committed to creating a positive school climate, reducing bullying and suicide, enhancing emergency preparedness and promoting Internet safety. MSSC News |
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The Co-Teach Preschool is a fully inclusive, NAEYC accredited preschool for children ages 3-5 that, for 27 years, has been providing students and families with the skills necessary to excel in kindergarten and throughout life. Co-Teach News |
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