For registration and more information click here! (PDF)What:Going Mental Over Math (a.m.)Participants will develop strategies for doing and teaching mental math, learn and apply mental math strategies, as well as plan for classroom implementation of mental math strategies.“Mental math provides both tools for solving problems and filters for evaluating answers. When a student has strong mental math skills, he or she can quickly test different approaches to a problem to determine whether the resulting path will lead toward a viable solution.”(NCTM President, 2005)Model Drawing (aka Bar Modeling) 101 (p.m.)Participants will learn how to adapt a Singapore approach to meet the needs of your American classroom, practice a strategy that appeals to diverse learners by encouraging students to reach the same answer in different ways, learn how to develop the critical sense of number and number relationships , and learn how to help your students (and quite possibly you) conquer their fear of word problems.When and Where:February 28, 2012, Great Falls, MTHampton Inn February 29, 2012, Havre, MTFifth Avenue Christian ChurchContact:Region II CSPDPhone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
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RtI 101: What's It All About & Where Do I Fit In? - Great Falls - Feb. 25, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
This workshop is designed for a variety of individuals:
Schools just beginning to think about Response to Instruction (RtI) Support staff in schools already implementing RtI (speech therapists, school psychologists, occupational and physical therapist, tutors, etc.) New administrators or teachers in schools already implementing RtI New members on established RtI teams Non -team staff members of schools which are in the process of implementing the RtI process Participants will be provided:
An overview of the Montana RtI model--both the "big picture" and the eight essential implementation components Practical strategies and possible next steps they might take to "power up and move forward" with RtI implementation efforts Discussion of their specific positions and roles "fit in" with RtI structures and procedures
When/Where:
Monday, February 25, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Hampton Inn
2301 14th Street Southwest
Great Falls, MT 59404 Cost:
Free for CSPD Region II Residents, participation by individuals from outside of Region II is welcome, however, a $25.00 per person fee is required for the workshop. Region II consists of the counties of Cascade, Teton, Pondera, Toole, Glacier, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau. Contact:
cspd@havre.k12.mt.us
Aileen Couch, Coordinator
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Interventions that Work: Key to Effective Literacy Interventions for Students in Grades... - 0 views
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Click here to download the updated flier for this event Click here to register for this event online The Havre training has been CANCELLED and we will have one day in Great Falls (February 5) Please note: Registrations for the workshop taken through January 31, 2013 What: This one day seminar will examine the research base and how to apply it in crafting school based interventions to support improved literacy for struggling students, including English learners and students with learning disabilities. Using the latest meta-analysis from the Center on Instruction. Participants will examine the 4 keys to providing effective interventions and explore practical examples re: how to apply these principles at their school sites. In terms of RtI, this seminar will focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. When/Where: February 5, 2013 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Hampton Inn 2301 14th Street Southwest Great Falls, MT 59404 Cost: FREE TRAINING FOR: CSPD Region II General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Agency Personnel, Parents and others who work with older students. Participation by individuals from outside of Region II is welcome; however, a $25.00 per person fee is required for the workshop. Region II consists of the counties of Cascade, Teton, Pondera, Toole, Glacier, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau. Contact: cspd@havre.k12.mt.us Aileen Couch, Coordinator, REGION II CSPD PO Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501 Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Region II CSPD Presents Basic PECS - Great Falls - Mar. 21-22, 2013 - 0 views
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This picture exchange communication system (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS pro-motes communication within a social context without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and comment-ing. An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes through pre-senter demonstration, video examples and role play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS for the individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities and/or limited commu-nication skills.
When:
March 21, 22, 2013
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Where:
Hampton Inn
2301 14th Street Southwest
Great Falls, MT 59404 Cost:
There is no charge for this training. There is a $75 dollar charge for re-quired materials. Checks can be made to Region II CSPD. The workshop is limited to 30 people. Contact:
Aileen Couch, Coordinator
PO Box 7791
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Region II RtI Institute - Havre, Great Falls - June 11-14, 2013 - 0 views
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At each site participants will be able to register for 1 to 4 of the following sessions:
1. RtI Awareness
2. Top Strategies for Contin-uing RtI in the Fall
3. RtI and Common Core Standards
4. Pathway to the Next Lev-el...Developing Protocols
5. Developing and Measuring Individual Student Plans
6. RtI Math Strategies
7. Making Sense of the #@!!* OPI/RtI Survey: Interpret-ing and Using Your Own Results
8. Digging Deeper: Measuring the Effectiveness of Tier Interventions and Overall Program Implementation
9. RtI Math Strategies (repeat of Session 6)
10. RtI and Common Core Standards (Repeat of Ses-sion 4)
11. Making Sense of the #@!!* Opi/RtI Survey: Interpret-ing and Using Your Own Results
12. The Evolution of Special Education and Title I in an RtI Model
When/Where:
June 11-12, 2013
Robins Administration Building
425 6th St
Havre, MT 59501
June 13-14, 2013
Great Falls, MT
Location to be determined
Contact:
Aileen Couch
Region II CSPD Coordinator
(406)265-4356
Strengths-Based Coaching - Great Falls - Sep. 16-17 - 0 views
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Strengths-Based Coaching is a 12 hour training that will fundamentally change the way coaches and leaders support and sustain quality improvements in their programs, agencies, and school districts. This practical approach for working with adults enhances the coaching role of leaders, building on their strengths, knowledge, and skills. Strengths-Based Coaching is based on five foundations: adult learning theory, core beliefs, how to approach others, relationship building, and communication. These five foundations lead to positive feedback that creates partnerships and builds on the strengths of staff.
When:
September 16-17 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Where:
University of Great Falls
1301 20th Street S.
Great Falls, MT 59405
Cost:
Participation by individuals from outside of Region II is welcome; how-ever, a $25.00 per person fee is required for the workshop. Region II consists of the counties of Cascade, Teton, Pondera, Toole, Glacier, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau.
Region II CSPD Presents: Mental Math & Model Drawing - Great Falls, Havre - February 28... - 0 views
Capturing the Postive - Havre, Mt - Oct. 13, 2012 - 0 views
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In this session, we will learn the connection between behavior and communication. The participants will understand the methods of communication and the function of behaviors. Participants will also be given an overview of strategies for positive behavioral supports. In break-out sessions participants will integrate strategies for home, school, and community that will allow students with ASD to thrive. When/Where: October 13, 2012
Havre, Mt
Fifth Avenue Christian Church
8am - 3:30pm Target Audience: General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Agency Personnel, Parents and others who work with Children with autism. 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
Picture Perfect Intervention - Video Modeling - Training - Great Falls - Oct. 12, 2012 - 0 views
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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
Games as Interventions - Multiple Locations - Dec 11-12, 2012 - 0 views
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Spend the day playing games that are easy to implement in a classroom, while tutoring, after school, or in a home situation-most only involve dice and cards. Interventions can be fun and they don't have to be traditional. They do need to be skill specific, however. The day will be spent playing games and connecting these games to Montana Common Core Math Content. Time will be dedicated to gearing up and gearing down skills of a variety of games so that you can use games from your background when you get back to your site. Don't bring papers to grade or lamination to cut out to this training…...you won't have time! When/Where:
Dec 11, 2012
Hampton Inn
Great Falls, MT Dec 12, 2012
Fifth Avenue Christian Church
Havre, 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. 6714
Fax (406) 265-8460
Email - cspd@havre.k12.mt.us
Region II CSPD June Institute - Great Falls - June 11-13, 2012 - 0 views
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Supporting all Kids to Become Cool Kids: A Schoolwide Approach * June 11, 2012
Participants will be introduced to system wide approaches and practices to promote appropriate student behavior, teach social competence and establish consistent reactions to instances of unacceptable student behavior. When all staff consistently use an effective school wide approach, overall student behavior improves, time available for teaching and learning increases and the climate of the school community becomes more supportive and safe for both students and educators. All Kids Can be Cool Kids: Individual Plan and Approaches for Individual Students * June 12, 2012
Exemplary schools have well-designed, consistently implemented, and consistently improving systems for encouraging appropriate student behavior. However, even in these schools, there will be a small number of students needing more structure and support to be behaviorally successful. This workshop will address how to develop, implement, monitor, and adjust effective individual plans for these few "tough" kids for whom the school wide practices are not sufficient. Every Kid Can be a Cool Kid: Every Adult Can Make a Difference * June 13, 2012
In this workshop, participants will learn a variety of communication and interaction strategies designed to not only build relationships with students but increase the likelihood of student compliance with adult directions, the growth of overall social competence and the enhancement of the school environment as a place for adults to work and students to learn. Where:
Hampton Inn
2301 14th Street Southwest
Great Fal
Math on the Hi-Line - Havre - Aug. 14, 2012 - 0 views
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Region II CSPD is partnering with Havre Public Schools to bring this one-day conference. Keynote speaker, Dr. Dan Mulligan, is a nationally recognized expert and presenter on assessment and instructional best practices in math. He has served many top districts as the Director of Assessment and Accountability, Supervisor of Mathematics, Lead Instructional Supervisor, and as a master teacher in mathematics in New York and Virginia. Dr. Dan Mulligan has received numerous awards such as Teacher of the Year, and has presented hundreds of workshops throughout many states. There will be breakout sessions covering math topics and issues ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade. When/Where:
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Havre High School Auditorium
Havre, MT
Region II CSPD Presents: The Mandt System - Havre - February 3rd-4th, 2012 - 0 views
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For more information and registration click here!What:The Mandt System builds on skill development through a system of gradual and graded alternatives for deescalating and assisting people using a combination of interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution strategies and physical interaction techniques.The goal is to assist others in managing themselves and the safety of all involved through skillful and nonphysical means. Physical strategies are also taught to provide additional “least restrictive” options in the event the person poses a clear threat of substantial harm to self or others if physically unassisted. The focus of The Mandt System is primarily on prevention.When:February 3, 20128:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.February 4, 20128:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Where:Havre, MTFifth Avenue Christian ChurchContact:Aileen CouchPhone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Mandt Training - Havre, MT - Nov 2-3, 2012 - 0 views
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The Mandt System builds on skill development through a system of gradual and graded alternatives for deescalating and assisting people us-ing a combination of interpersonal communication skills, conflict reso-lution strategies and physical interaction techniques. The goal is to assist others in managing themselves and the safety of all involved through skillful and nonphysical means. Physical strategies are also taught to provide additional "least restrictive" options in the event the person poses a clear threat of substantial harm to self or others if physically unassisted.
When/Where:
Nov. 2, 2012
8:30am - 2:30pm Nov. 3, 2012
8:30am - 12:30pm Fifth Avenue Christian Church
Havre, MT 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
REGION II CSPD Presents: S'cool Moves - Great Falls/Havre - Sept. 24-25 / Nov. 5-6, 2010 - 1 views
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About S’cool Moves: S’Cool Moves is a research-based program developed by a reading specialist and an occupational therapist. S’Cool Moves brings together the best practices in educational theory, brain integration, developmental movement, and self-regulation techniques. The activities strengthen visual, auditory, sensory, and postural systems of the body. These systems need to be fully functioning for focus control and academic success. An important S’cool Moves concept requires children to assume responsibility for their behavior. When children monitor their own behavior, teachers have more time to teach and children have more time to learn. These activities flow seamlessly into the school day. Simply add sensory-based techniques to what you already use in your daily routines. Rather than TELLING children to focus, teach them HOW to focus.
REGION II CSPD Presents: When Great Minds Don't Think Alike, Good Things Happen - Havre... - 0 views
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The old cliché “great minds think alike” couldn’t be more wrong. Today more than ever schools need high functioning teams that represent diverse backgrounds and thinking, teams that challenge the status quo. This session will dispel old myths about collaborations and introduce a new paradigm to create result-oriented teams. Several assessment instruments will be introduced to assist educators in determining the makeup of teams at their schools. Participants will be given tools they can use to build high functioning teams that produce measurable and sustainable results.
More Than Words: Developing Social Communication Skills In Young Children - Great Falls... - 0 views
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Social Communication Skills are vital to school and life success. There is compelling evidence that all children can benefit from direct instruction in specific social communication skills. This presentation describes the developmental sequences of social communication skills along with effective instructional methods that teach children expected behaviors and give them "words" they can use to interact in socially appropriate ways. Strategies that provide opportunities to model, reinforce and re-teach these important skills will be described and practiced. Techniques will be provided that involve families, which makes the impact of learning these skills very powerful.
Participants will be able to: Describe the developmental sequences of social communication skills. Use effective techniques to teach social communication skills to young children. Enhance strategies to facilitate pro-social behavior in young children. Target Audience: General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Agency Personnel, Parents and others who work with young children When/Where:
Nov. 6, 2012 - Hampton Inn, Great Falls, MT
Nov. 7, 2012 - Duck Inn (Vineyard Room), Havre, MT 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
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Training for school teams from schools which have already received basic RtI training through local, regional or state projects. At this training school teams will be using school wide data to assess the effectiveness of school intervention efforts. Using student outcome performance data as well as process evidence and indicators to determine the school's current status in implementing RtI. Using information to develop action steps for each participating school to enhance and improve their RtI implementation. To receive maximum benefit from this training, participants need to bring school wide benchmark data for at least the current school year and, if possible, prior years as well.
When/Where:
Monday, February 11, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Hampton Inn
2301 14th Street Southwest
Great Falls, MT 59404 Tuesday, February 12, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Great Northern Inn
1345 1st Street
Havre, MT 59501 Cost:
Free for CSPD Region II Residents, participation by individuals from outside of Region II is welcome, however, a $25.00 per person fee is required for the workshop. Region II consists of the counties of Cascade, Teton, Pondera, Toole, Glacier, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau. Contact:
cspd@havre.k12.mt.us
Aileen Couch, Coordinator
REGION II CSPD
PO Box 7791
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Fax (406) 265-8460<