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What: Overview of AT Assessment Tools-What is the difference between consideration and assessment? Do you know what a good AT assessment should look like? This webinar will help clarify the AT assessment process and introduce participants to a variety of tools and forms typically used in AT assessment. Training presented by staff from Parents Helping Parents (PHP). When: February 15, 2011: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mountain Click here to join webinar:  http://tinyurl.com/atforum8

Download the full flyer for the Sue Gendron Workshop here!What:Education teams will gain a clear understanding of how the new standards and assessments differ from what is currently taught and tested. Participants will be provided with tools and strategies to address today’s standards and assessment needs while preparing to move their instructional programs to the new standards and assessments, to be phased in over the next few years.  Issues and topics to be discussed will include the following: Planning for Evolutionary Reinvention – Understanding Classroom Implications for 2014 Planning Tool — Characteristics of Standards Alignment Checklist Introduction to the Common Core State Standards: ELA, Mathematics, Science Next Generation Assessments Meeting the Needs of All Students Technology Implications and Planning Communication/Engagement Strategies Target audience:School-based Teams (Administrators, Coaches, Curriculum Directors, Teachers). Register online on My Learning Plan (directions are attached above). When:March 22-23, 20128:30 am - 4:00 pm both daysWhere:The Commons1794 Baxter Lane EastBozeman, MTContact:Sharon RedfernRESA4U Executive Director Phone: (406) 422-5049 (Home)      (406) 672-1549 (Cell)Email: sredfern@resa4u.org or smredfern@optimum.net

Click here to download the flyer with registration information (PDF) What: What can you do with students who already know much of what you’re about to teach? This hands-on, interactive class will present specific tools that are realistic and effective to challenge gifted learners in a regular classroom. Participants will leave with a “Tool Kit” full of easy-toimplement strategies to nurture and challenge gifted and talented learners including tools for: Identification, Pre-assessment, Curriculum Compacting, Flexible grouping, Learning centers, Open-ended tasks, Product options, Research Independent study, Tiered instruction, Students as producers, And creative thinking and inquiry. Target Audience: K-8 Educators Date: Wednesday & Thursday June 8-9, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. daily Site: MSU Northern Hagener Science Center Room 112 Havre, MT

Click here to Register Online What: This year, the New Community Opportunities Project at ILRU is offering three webinars on the role of the CIL in facilitating and advancing successful youth transition. In the first event, "Youth Taking Charge of Their Own Transition: The Role of CILs," our presenter will provide participants with strategies on how CILs can use existing services they provide for all populations to support youth in transition.  Upon completion of this webinar, participants will have knowledge and resources which will enable them to: Describe tools and strategies for self-assessment of student's needs, interests, and preferences. Assist the student with developing an Independent Living Plan that enables the youth to describe and take charge of their transition process. Through peer mentoring, support students to gain the independent living and advocacy skills necessary for them to achieve their goals. Identify other resources available to youth and young adults that can support them in achieving their goals.  When: April 20, 2011 1:00-2:30pm Mountain Target Audience: Executive directors and staff of centers for independent living involved in the youth transition process. Registration Fee: $75.00 per site. Fee does not apply per participant; registrants are encouraged to gather as many individuals as desired to participate in this webinar. ALL CILs are encouraged to participate in this important training.

Click here to Register Online What: This year, the New Community Opportunities Project at ILRU is offering three webinars on the role of the CIL in facilitating and advancing successful youth transition. In the first event, "Youth Taking Charge of Their Own Transition: The Role of CILs," our presenter will provide participants with strategies on how CILs can use existing services they provide for all populations to support youth in transition.  Upon completion of this webinar, participants will have knowledge and resources which will enable them to: Describe tools and strategies for self-assessment of student's needs, interests, and preferences. Assist the student with developing an Independent Living Plan that enables the youth to describe and take charge of their transition process. Through peer mentoring, support students to gain the independent living and advocacy skills necessary for them to achieve their goals. Identify other resources available to youth and young adults that can support them in achieving their goals.  Target Audience: Executive directors and staff of centers for independent living involved in the youth transition process. Registration Fee: $75.00 per site. Fee does not apply per participant; registrants are encouraged to gather as many individuals as desired to participate in this webinar. ALL CILs are encouraged to participate in this important training.

Register online right here!You can also download the flyer right here!What:Susan A. Gendron served as Commissioner of Education for the state of Maine from March 13, 2003 until May 1, 2010 when she stepped down to assume the role of Policy Coordinator for the SMARTER Balance Assessment Consortium. In this role she assisted 31 states in preparing an innovative integrated proposal that is built upon an integrated balanced system for curriculum, assessment, instruction and educator development.Topics To Be Addressed Tools and strategies to address Montana Common CoreStandards for Math practices specifically for grades 6-8 First glimpse of Common Core Standards for Science First glimpse of Common Core Standards for Science. This workshop is appropriate for math and science teachers, curriculum directors, administrators, and those interested in learning more about Common Core Math standards. OPI Renewal Units AvailableRegistration Fee$25.00: Participants are responsible for their own travel and meal costs. Substitute costs will be reimbursed (process will be discussed at the workshop). When:March 21, 20128:00 AM -11:00 AMWhere:Lincoln Center Board Room415 N 30th StreetBillings, MontanaContact:John KeenerPhone: (406) 657-1743Email: john.keener@msubillings.edu

The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) 2011 Webinar Series has added a new collection of live, interactive, online educational events. They cover a broad range of topics to help you enhance your knowledge of assistive technology and the skills needed to support the products and process.  ATIA has tapped into national leaders in their field to bring you this outstanding collection of webinars.  Upcoming webinars for JANUARY through JUNE - You can go to our website for complete session abstracts, learning outcomes, and speaker biographies: Don't miss our new "There's An App for That" Series with Dr. Therese Willkomm and Phyllis Watson who bring you in-depth discussions of the apps for selected functional areas.  Sign-up for all three at one time and receive a discount! AT11-WEB01:  Apps for the iPad, iTouch, & iPhone on Remembering, Prompting, Organizing, Assessing, and Increasing Productivity - REGISTER Thursday, January 13, 2011   1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time Overview:  Productivity at home, school and work is affected by how well we are organized and can remember essential tasks that need to be performed.  This webinar will demonstrate apps that can help with executive functioning such as reminders and prompts to completing essential tasks.  In addition, the webinar will also review various apps related to organization, time management, and online assessment tools.  - Full abstract AT11-WEB04:  Apps for the iPad, iTouch, & iPhone on Alternative and Augmentative Communication - REGISTER Thursday, February 17, 2011   1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time Overview:  There are over 30 different apps that can benefit individuals who experience various communication impairments.  This webinar will review 20 of the most successful apps for children and adults.  In addition, apps related to sign language will also be discussed. - Full abstract AT11-WEB08:  Apps for the iPad, iTouch, & iPhone on Reading, Writing and Arithmetic - REGISTER Wednesday, March 23, 2011   1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time Overview:   This webinar will demonstrate apps that can assist in reading using text to speech, narration, and audio books; apps that use voice recognition or text expanders to increase writing ability and speed; flash card apps and math tutorial apps; and apps that will quiz you. - Full abstract

Click here to register for this webinar -- $39 What: Switch Blitz v.2011 is an idea generating session, a blitz of many items and strategies yet in a step by step format that will help you get started with switch use, motivate the stagnate switch user and progress the present switch user to higher levels. Switch Blitz v.2011 is a session with plenty of demonstrations and information that will take you from assessment to implementation. First we will touch on basics, and then progress to assessments, tools, strategies and resources. You will see demonstrations of switch software as well as FREE online switch resources. Participants will enjoy seeing video case examples of successful kids using their switches at the computer and for powered mobility. When: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time Presenter: Cindy Nankee, OTR/L, ATP, Universal Technology for Learning & Living (UTLL) Full Abstract – Including speaker biography and learning points

The Communication Matrix is an assessment tool designed to pinpoint exactly how an individual is communicating and to provide a framework for determining logical communication goals. It was first published in 1990 and was revised in 1996 and 2004 by Dr. Charity Rowland of Oregon Health & Science University. It was designed primarily for speech-language pathologists and educators to use to document the expressive communication skills of children who have severe or multiple disabilities, including children with sensory, motor and cognitive impairments.

A revamped screening tool that relies on parents answering just 20 questions is far more accurate than previous assessments at helping flag young kids at risk for autism, researchers say.