What:This free seminar shines new light on how the natural ability to think in pictures can be a disability in word thinking settings. 10 – 15% of the population struggle with learning, are often misunderstood, leading to frustration and low self-esteem. Strategies exist for those working hard and not getting the results they expect.
* Thinking style—Learning differences * The two facets of Dyslexia: The disability…and THE GIFT * Why creativity holds a critical key to visual-spatial learning * Overview of Davis® Dyslexia Correction Program * Teacher Renewal and Continuing Education Units Available* Strategies to use your way of thinking to your advantage Presenter: Elsie Johnson, DDAI Certified Facilitator, Educational TherapistWhen:Thursday, February 23, 7:00 - 9:00 pmSaturday, February 25, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, April 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturday, April 21, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, May 17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturday. May 19, 10:30 am - 12:00 pmWhere:Pilgrim Church, 2118 South 3rd Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 Contact: Elsie Johnson Phone: 406-282-7416Email: elsie@thelearningoptions.comWebsite: www.thelearningoptions.com Seating is limited - Pre-registration is required.
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ATIA Webinars - Multiple Dates - 1 views
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November 12th - Implementing AAC in the Classroom with Kelly Fonner, Consultant, Fonner Consulting & Training OVERVIEW: Challenges are often met when introducing AAC systems from the clinical or
"speech-room" setting into the busy environment of the classroom. The "real-world" of
communication does not always play out easily for the student using AAC. Whether they are using
lo-tech or hi-tech systems there are strategies that can assist staff and families in bringing AAC into
the school day. During this webinar you will learn to evaluate the AAC-using student's day by
communication contexts and reevaluate the possibilities of how your student can more effectively
communicate, learn vocabulary or communication strategies during the typical activities of their
school day.
Exciting two part webinar series on Reading Comprehension with Scott Marfilius. It is recommended
that both webinars be attended. The content for these two webinars come from Scott's highly
acclaimed three hour workshop. REGISTER ONLINE http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0015DFd8XTzVJ3rQKTZEMzE53P63vyJ
Going 1:1 with Google Chromebooks & establishing Professional Development resources - W... - 0 views
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Learn how Google Chromebooks for Education allow schools to engage all constituents (parents, students, teachers, and administrators) to use the power and simplicity of the web for unlimited teaching and learning opportunities for all. In this webinar, you'll hear directly from the Tech Integration team at Fond du Lac, a school district serving approximately 7,300 students in Wisconsin, about how they use Chromebooks in the classroom and beyond for dynamic learning environments and manage them with ease to harness the best of the web. See how they implemented a 1:1 strategy to ensure that they are successfully preparing their students for academic achievement as well as life-long self-directed learning and engagement as global citizens. In addition, learn how Fond du Lac established a complementary professional development portal designed for teachers by teachers with resources such as lesson plans, training modules, etc. on how to effectively implement the Chromebooks in their classrooms.
When:
Monday, December 17, 2012
2:00 pm Mountain Standard Time
Participants will: Learn about the unique benefits and features of Google Chromebooks for Education Hear first-hand experience of why the district selected Google Chromebooks and Apps for Education as their best platform for collaborative learning Learn from educators how Google Chromebooks, Apps for Education, and other web tools can be used to improve student learning, collaborat
Answers About Dyslexia and other Learning Differences - to Ensure Success in School and... - 0 views
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What:This free seminar shines new light on how the natural ability to think in pictures can be a disability in word thinking settings. 10 – 15% of the population struggle with learning, are often misunderstood, leading to frustration and low self-esteem. Strategies exist for those working hard and not getting the results they expect. * Thinking style—Learning differences * The two facets of Dyslexia: The disability…and THE GIFT * Why creativity holds a critical key to visual-spatial learning * Overview of Davis® Dyslexia Correction Program * Teacher Renewal and Continuing Education Units Available* Strategies to use your way of thinking to your advantage Presenter: Elsie Johnson, DDAI Certified Facilitator, Educational TherapistWhen:Thursday, February 23, 7:00 - 9:00 pmSaturday, February 25, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, April 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturday, April 21, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, May 17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturday. May 19, 10:30 am - 12:00 pmWhere:Pilgrim Church, 2118 South 3rd Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 Contact: Elsie Johnson Phone: 406-282-7416Email: elsie@thelearningoptions.comWebsite: www.thelearningoptions.com Seating is limited - Pre-registration is required.
Indian Education for All Opportunity - Missoula - June 18 & 19, 2012 - 0 views
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The Indian Education Division is providing a free institute explicitly modeling strategies to develop 21st Century skills through robust implementation of Indian Education for All. You will not want to miss this transformative institute employing place-based and inquiry-driven strategies to fulfill your goals of developing college and career ready skills while learning about Montana Tribes.
The instructors will guide participants through a series of experiences that model best practices and explore concepts and content embedded in the Montana Tribal Histories and Framework documents. The place and inquiry based strategies you will experience can be taken directly into your classroom, with content from any domain, to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Bring your walking shoes, and your creative and adventuresome spirit. You will leave this workshop with renewed energy to take a leadership role in your school, implementing Indian Education for All and the Common Core Standards with both stronger content knowledge, and fantastic instructional strategies to add depth and meaning to all your school improvement efforts.
There is no fee but pre-registration is necessary; register with Joan Franke at jfranke@mt.gov or call 444-3694 by May 25th. Workshop participants are limited to 75. There is a block of rooms reserved at $87 under MT OPI until June 3rd. Please call 406-721-8550 to reserve your room.
OPI will be providing 13 renewal units for the training. When/Where:
June 18 & 19, 2012
Holiday Inn Parkside in
Missoula, MT
Strengthening the Circle: Including Native American Children and Young Adults with Disa... - 1 views
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Each year the National Native American Parent Center presents an annual conference for Native American family members, tribal leaders, health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal, public school professionals, and others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0 - 26.
Workshops focus on strategies and methods to increase outcomes for Native American students with disabilities, and increase parent involvement in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities to produce successful educational outcomes. This conference will provide information on: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools, and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, the latest research and data on effective classroom practices and strategies for Native American students.
Conference Goals: Families will gain skills to increase their ability to advocate for their child in the special education process. Families will learn stress reduction techniques. Professionals and parents will gain knowledge about: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Tips for participation in the IEP & IFSP process Positive Behavioral interventions Parent leadership skills Successful strategies for improved educational outcomes for children with disabilities When/Where:
January 29-30, 2013
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon
Teaching the 21st Century Teenager: Using Arts Strategies to Motivate Student Learning ... - 0 views
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Are you looking for new ways to keep your students engaged? Learn how to use arts strategies to create powerful learning experiences for middle and high school students. This hands-on workshop will show you how to use drama, creative writing, and visual art to deepen the teaching of language arts, social studies, history and/or current events. You will leave with effective teaching strategies and the confidence to use them in your own classroom. This workshop is designed for 6th-12th Grade Teachers of Language Arts, Social Studies, History and/or current events. When:
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
9:00am - 4:00pm Mountain Where:
MSU-B Downtown Campus - Seminar Room
208 N. Broadway
Billings, MT
Super Systematic Strategies for Secondary Instruction - Great Falls - Sept. 27, 2012 - 0 views
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This workshop is designed for all middle or high school teachers interested in "powering up" their instructional practices. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice research-based approaches and strategies proven to successfully increase the learning of the secondary student. For this training to be as relevant as possible for each individual, at-tendees are asked to bring information related to the next chapter or unit of study they will be teaching including: critical vocabulary, learnings and objectives, etc. Specific strategies will be presented for: Teaching new concepts, skills or processes Reviewing and practicing previously introduced information Monitoring student progress of materials presented Intended Audience: General and Special Educators Paraprofessionals Agency Personnel, Parents Others who work with middle school and secondary students When/Where:
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Hampton Inn
Great Falls, MT
Financial Wellness Series - Webinar - Multiple Dates in Sept. thru Dec. - 0 views
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Being Money Smart
September 5, 2012
1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain The US Department of Treasury reports that a lack of financial literacy is one barrier that can lower standards of living and limit prosperity. There are opportunities online and in your community to support you in Being Money Smart. Join us on 9-5-12 to learn about: Free financial education opportunities that you can attend online or in your community. The benefits of Financial Literacy and how increasing your knowledge may increase your Financial Wellness. Online financial literacy games you can play and share with others. REGISTER FOR "Being Money Smart" Prolonging Work - Supports To Keep You On The Job
September 26, 2012
1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain Making the decision to decrease or end employment can become confusing as factors such as health, insurance, productivity and financial stability brush against each other. Your employer and disability insurance provider may have more support to offer than you think. REGISTER FOR "Prolonging Work - Supports to Keep You On The Job" Join us on 9-26-12 to learn about: Creating your vision for working and managing a disability Strategies to protect your productivity How to define gaps in functionality Understanding what your private disability insurance can provide REGISTER FOR "Prolonging Work - Supports to Keep You On The Job" Social Security Disability Insurance - The Impact of Work on Benefits
October 17, 2012
1:00 - 2:
Paraeducator Mid-Winter Conference: Instructional Strategies that Promote Student Succe... - 0 views
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Click here for complete information and registration!What:Instruction in any classroom is a responsibility shared by all teachers and paraprofessionals regardless of level or content. Educators who accept this idea are already a step ahead - but for teachers and paraprofessionals who may have never had the opportunity to learn how to teach basic instructional support and engagement strategies, the task is daunting. This hands-on session will examine Before, During, and After reading strategies that can be applied in all classrooms and support increased comprehension of any content area text. Paraprofessionals will practice the strategies and receive tools to begin immediately applying the new learning when they return to their classrooms. When all teachers and paraprofessionals have students use common strategies, it leads to greater independence, more responsibility in the learning, and increased student outcomes for all students. When:February 20, 20129:00 am - 3:30 pmWhere:1325 N. 7th AvenueGranTree InnBozeman, MT 59715Contact:Denielle M. Miller, CoordinatorPhone: (406) 587-4970Email: dmiller@bridgeband.com
2011 OT/PT Conference - Great Falls - Oct. 20-21, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to download the full brochure with registration information (PDF) What: This course is designed to help you develop a more integrated approach, working within the classroom, educators and therapists collaborating to develop therapeutic intervention programs that can be implemented within students’ daily schedules. Participants will: Develop a tool kit of classroom based inter-vention strategies to support students within general education classrooms Discover the three components in class-rooms that have the greatest impact on student learning Uncover simple, movement based strategies to facilitate whole brain learning Decrease unnecessary referrals with a pro-active screening process Learn practical strategies to make visual media more accessible everyday for stu-dents who struggle with maintaining atten-tion How to introduce motor learning labs for reading and writing that can be easily intro-duced with core curriculum Learn strategies for positioning to enhance student performance at near point and far point learning tasks Receive an extensive resource handbook with dynamic intervention strategies Who should attend: Occupational Therapists OT Assistants Physical Therapists PT Assistants Special Education Teachers Regular Education Teachers School Psychologists Speech and Language Pathologists School Administrators When: October 20-21, 2011 Where: Hampton Inn Great Falls 2301 14th Street. SW Great Falls, Montana 59404 Contact: Deb Davison by email at deb_davison@gfps.k12.mt.us
Reading Across the Content Areas in Middle/High Schools - Bozeman - Sept. 25, 2013 - 0 views
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Course # 3237 - 6 OPI Renewal Units
What:
It is well known among secondary teachers that an increasing number of students are ill equipped to read and comprehend the textbooks designed for proficient secondary readers. Reading instruction is a responsibility shared by all teachers, regardless of level or content. Educators who accept this idea are already a step ahead - but for secondary teachers who may have never had the opportunity to learn how to teach basic reading strategies, the task is daunting. This session will examine Before, During, and After reading strategies that can be applied in all content area classrooms and support increased comprehension of the text. When all subject area teachers have students use common strategies, it leads to greater independence, more responsibility in the learning, and increased student outcomes for all students.
When:
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main
Bozeman, MT
Cost:
No cost
Medical Home Update - WEBINARS - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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Webinar: From Research to Real Life-Increasing Visibility and Use of Family-to-Family Centers December 3, 2012-1pm (Mountain)
Call-in: 866/214-9397, Pin: 5058724774
Webinar Link: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/familyvoices/join?id=24R5TP&role=attend
The Family Voices National Center for Family and Professional Partnerships is hosting this webinar presented by Suzanne M. Bronheim, PhD of Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development. Suzanne will share findings from a 2010 research partnership with three Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) to better understand how Hispanic/Latino families' and African American families' utilization of F2F HICs might be increased. This research project is based on a social marketing theory that suggests that people try new things if that "innovation" fits with their values and experience, seems to have an advantage over other approaches, is easy to use, can be tried and dropped if they don't like it and if others they know and trust are also aware of it and have used it. The project has used this framework to study how Hispanic/Latino and African American families prefer to receive information and how they view the F2F HICs as a resource. In addition, this project has studied similar issues for the social networks of families to learn how they view and access F2F HICs. Suzanne will be joined by staff of the F2F HICs that partnered in this project to share lessons learned and suggestions of how other F2F HICs can use this framework.
Visual Strategies for Improving Communication - Helena - Aug. 16 & 17, 2010 - 0 views
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Click here to download the full flyer (PDF) What: Presentations focus on effective communication training for students with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, other autism spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities or other communication, learning or behavior challenges. Programs are designed to provide a framework for understanding the unique communication needs of targeted students.Presentations are packed with lots of examples of practical intervention strategies that have been used successfully to improve communication, behavior, and participation in school and home routines. When: August 16, 2010 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Where: Front Street Learning Center 815 Front Street Helena, MT 59601
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Click here to download the full flyer (PDF) What: Presentations focus on effective communication training for students with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, other autism spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities or other communication, learning or behavior challenges. Programs are designed to provide a framework for understanding the unique communication needs of targeted students.Presentations are packed with lots of examples of practical intervention strategies that have been used successfully to improve communication, behavior, and participation in school and home routines. When: August 16-17, 2010 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Where: Front Street Learning Center 815 Front Street Helena, MT 59601
Picture Perfect Interventions: Video Modeling - Missoula - Apr. 13, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this event - Course #2883
Click here to see the course report #2883
What:
In this session, presenters will use a high-powered lens to develop evidence-based strategies to support people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Strategies will include the highly effective video modeling and video self-modeling strategies as well as story-based interventions, self-regulation, promoting, special-interest supports and Role Playing. Participants will engage in hands-on learning using Flip Cams and other technology with a comprehensive planning system. When:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Where:
Masonic Lodge
126 E. Broadway St.
Missoula, MT 59802 Cost:
Professional, $90.00
Paraprofessionals & Parents, $65.00
University Student, $50.00
Using Video Modeling to Support People with Autism - Bozeman - Apr. 12, 2013 - 0 views
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Register for this event online - Course #2915
View the course report for #2915
What:
In this session, our presenters will use a high-powered lens to develop evidence-based strategies to support people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Strategies will include the highly effective video modeling and video self-modeling strategies as well as story-based interventions, self-regulation, promoting, special-interest supports and Role Playing. Participants will engage in hands-on learning using Flip Cams and other technology with a comprehensive planning system. When:
Friday, April 12, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Where:
Comfort Inn
1370 N. 7th Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715 Cost:
$75.00 professional, $50.00 paraprofessional & parents, $50.00 student. A $25.00 discount is available if registration is complete by April 5, 2013
Preparation and Advocacy Strategies Before the IEP Meeting - Webinar - Sept. 18, 2013 - 0 views
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COPAA is offering five webinars as part of this summer series. You are welcome to register for individual sessions or for the entire series of sessions. More information: Summer series - Fall series What:
This presentation will focus on how thorough and careful preparation can provide advocates with the tools needed to successfully and effectively advocate for clients from start to finish. In this session, advocates will learn specific skills and strategies to fully prepare a case. We will focus on skills related to reviewing and summarizing documents, issue spotting in advance of IEP meetings, organization strategies, letter writing skills, and working with experts.
When:
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
$79.00 per session or
$275.00 for the fall series (all 5 sessions)
$599.00 Annual Webinar Subscription: Includes ALL Live and Archived Sessions
(Member discounts available)
Getting to Yes: Effective Negotiation Strategies - Webinar - Sept. 25, 2013 - 0 views
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COPAA is offering five webinars as part of this summer series. You are welcome to register for individual sessions or for the entire series of sessions. More information: Summer series - Fall series What:
Learn how to use time-proven strategies to increase your negotiation success. This webinar reviews the basic principles of negotiation strategy as developed by Fisher and Lury and the Harvard Negotiation Project as applied to special education negotiations - team meetings,mediations and litigation settlements.
When:
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
$79.00 per session or
$275.00 for the fall series (all 5 sessions)
$599.00 Annual Webinar Subscription: Includes ALL Live and Archived Sessions
(Member discounts available)
Using Video Modeling to Support People with Autism - Missoula - Apr. 13, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this class - Course #2883
Click here to view the flier for this event
What:
In this session, presenters will use a high-powered lens to develop evidence-based strategies to support people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Strategies will include the highly effective video modeling and video self-modeling strategies as well as story-based interventions, self-regulation, promoting, special-interest supports and Role Playing. Participants will engage in hands-on learning using Flip Cams and other technology with a comprehensive planning system. When:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Where:
Masonic Lodge
126 E Broadway St.
Missoula, MT 59802 Cost:
Professional - $75.00 (register before March 1st), $90.00 thereafter
Paraprofessionals & Parents - $50.00 (register before March 1st), $65.00 thereafter
University Student - $35.00 (register before March 1st), $50.00 thereafter
Scholarships may be available. Parents check out http://pluk.org/ for a parent training scholarship application. Paraprofessionals/ Professionals email Doug Doty at ddoty@mt.gov
Picture Perfect Intervention - Video Modeling - Training - Great Falls - Oct. 12, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to download a registration form to Picture Perfect
What:
In this session, our presenters will use a high-powered lens to develop evidence-based strategies to support people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Strategies will include the highly effective video modeling and video self-modeling strategies as well as story-based interventions, self-regulation, promoting, special-interest supports and Role Playing. Participants will engage in hands-on learning using Flip Cams and other technology with a comprehensive planning system. When/Where:
October 12, 2012 - 8am - 3:30pm
Hampton Inn, Great Falls, Mt Target Audience: General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Agency Personnel, Parents and others who work with children. Contact: Aileen Couch, Coordinator
REGION II CSPD
PO Box 7791
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Fax (406) 265-8460
Email - cspd@havre.k12.mt.us
AND Monday, January 14, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
From set up to ideas for classroom use, free, easy-to-use web-based student response apps and programs accessible from iPads, Android tablets, computers and other devices for teaching and assessment will be demonstrated. Learn how to utilize programs (from apps allowing you to run video, sound and drawing tools in a quiz on iPads, to programs that can be run from any and all devices at the same time from the Web) to keep students from falling behind, give them a voice in the classroom discussion, generate reports and monitor progress, even during the classroom lesson. PRESENTER: DAN HERLIHY Is Your Head in the Clouds?? This can be a Good Thing! 90 MINUTES
Thursday, November 8, 2012&nb