We are pleased to announce a summer class presented online by Gail McGregor of the University of Montana on Standards-Based IEPS. It is an excellent and reasonably priced opportunity for graduate credits and meaningful professional development for special education teachers, content teachers, special education directors and coops, and other educators who work with students with special needs.
This course is designed to introduce general and special education teachers to the concept of standard-based IEPs and is organized around a series of five webcasts that have been created for the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI).
Supplementary readings and course assignments are designed to complement the information in the webinars.
The course syllabus and webinars are on the OPI website at: http://www.opi.mt.gov/Curriculum/MontCAS/MontCAS_Presents.html#gpm1_3
This course will be offered through the Office of Public Instruction and the University of Montana. The Office of Public Instruction will provide the environment for the online learning communities that are part of the course.
The environment for the learning communities will be Adobe Connect webinars.
Students will need to have Flash Player and the Adobe Connect Add-in installed on their computers and have a microphone and speakers in order to participate in the learning communities.
OPI will assist participants in connecting and has microphones for check-out if needed.
Participants may take the course for renewal units through OPI or graduate credits through the University of Montana, and the grading option is a traditional letter grade.
Registration and payment for graduate credit is also through the University of Montana.
The cost for two graduate credits is $135.
We plan to offer this class in the summer, but need information from you regarding which session will work best for the majority of students that plan to take the course either for renewal units or graduate credits.
May 23-June 24..............................First Five-Week Summer Session
June 27-July 29............................Second Five-Week Summer Session
May 23-July 29.....................................Ten-Week Summer Session
Please email Karen Richem if you are interested in the course and the session you prefer by Wednesday, May 11, 2011. The session with the most interest will be offered.
Contact information for Karen: krichem@mt.gov or 406-444-0748
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Universal Design for Learning and Teaching - Webinar - Nov. 21, 2013 - 0 views
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According to CAST: "Universal Design for Learning is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn. UDL provides a blueprint for creating instructional goals, methods, materials, and assessments that work for everyone--not a single, one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs." Jen will give examples of multiple means of:
representation; how you show what you are teaching
expression; how students show what they're learning
engagement: how you "hook" students.
She'll talk about lessons that flexibly address a variety of materials, classroom conditions, staff, and students, and the benefits for UDL/technology integration from an AT standpoint.
When:
Thursday, November 21, 2013
2:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
No cost
Level 2 Gifted & Talented Training - Workshops - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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November 5, 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Designing and Implementing Services for Gifted Students?(Program Planning)
Course Description: School teams, comprised of teachers, administrators, counselors, specialists, academic coaches or anyone working with programming options for gifted students, will be presented with the OPI Framework for Gifted Education Programs and a Gifted Program Planning Template. This is a working session, at the end of which, the teams will have a firm grasp of the state framework and will use the template to construct a gifted program that fits their district and population. Time will be provided to work on individual program plans.
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November 12: 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Practical Strategies for Meeting the Needs of High Ability Students
Course description: This course will focus on the Identification of Advanced Learners. Topics will include: Working from a collaborative written philosophy; using formative assessment--observing student behaviors, pre-assessment, etc. to modify instruction; using summative assessment--making formal identification of students for services. This will be a hands-on workshop with time for discussion and application of content to specific settings and situations.
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November 19: 8:30AM to 4:30PM</
iPads in the Classroom, Transforming Learning Experiences - Billings - Sept. 25-26, 2013 - 0 views
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We have all heard the hype about iPads and how this mobile device will change the way that we use technology, but what does that mean for education? If you are looking for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will help you realize the power of this device and how it can be used in a K-12 classroom, then this is the one for you. This workshop is designed to introduce educators to using the iPad as a tool to enhance their teaching and thus improve student learning. This course looks at iPad basic operations as well as advance configurations and use as a teaching tool integrated into existing content. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover the countless ways you can use this device to change the way you "do" education. This workshop will assist you in learning the basics of working with your iPad, how to research apps to determine which ones are right for your classroom, and introduce the many accessories that can be added to your iPad to extend its functionality. This workshop is for the beginner to the old pro.
When:
September 25-26, 2013
Where:
Montana State University
College of Education, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
Free of charge
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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.
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Write On! Free Web-based Tools to Support Writing - Webinar - March 20, 2012 - 0 views
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This session will explore free web-based tools that support the basic constructs of Universal Design for Learning. Strategies for engaging learners to write and express their knowledge creatively using these tools will be highlighted throughout the session. Participants will walk away with ideas that they can put to use right away without the need for purchasing new equipment or software.
Participants will explore a range of free web-based tools, such as PhotoPeach, GingerSoft, Animoto, and Read/Write/Think that can be used to support writing for students with diverse needs. They will learn how utilizing multimedia applications along with spelling and grammar supports can engage reluctant writers and promote the type of written language skills required in most standards based educational settings. Participants will learn how to maximize the use of tools that are free or low cost in these cost cutting times and how to integrate them with tools that they may already have. When:
March 20, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time
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MRESA3 is offering a series of workshops for Gifted and Talented instruction. These four one-day workshops will be offered throughout the academic years for those working in Gifted and Talented programs or those wanting to learn more about Gifted and Talented.
When:
Registration for all workshops begin at 8:00 am; workshops begin at 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Mountain.
November 1, 2013 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
January 24, 2014 - "Meeting the Needs of the Twice Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom"
March 21, 2014 - "Designing and Implementing Services for Gifted Students"
April 18, 2014 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
Where:
MSUB College of Education, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT. 59101
Cost:
Each workshop is $125 - Lunch is on your own.
7 OPI Renewal Units available for each workshop.
Accessibility Camp - Missoula - Mar. 9, 2013 - 0 views
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Accessibility Camp Missoula is dedicated to the simple premise that "digital inclusion" is fundamental in the digital age. Focused on users with different disabilities and abilities, Accessibility Camp Missoula 2013 sessions will cover digital accessibility topics from the website accessibility, assistive technologies in schools and universities, aging and technology to reading and publishing software accessibility, mobile apps, and everything in between. Regardless of your level of knowledge or the age of people served, come and participate. It will be a great opportunity for members of the usability, accessibility, other IT, education and disability communities to interact and learn from each other. Our goal is to raise awareness about accessibility related topics and issues in Montana. Accessibility Camp Missoula is the first step towards designing the accessible future. When:
Saturday, March 9th, 2013
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30 pm) Where:
MOLLI: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
University of Montana Campus
Missoula, MT Cost:
$25.00 (covers lunch) Contact:
accessibilitycampmissoula@gmail.com or http://accessibilitycampmissoula.org/contact
Geometry Progressions Workshops for Grades K-5 and 6-12 - Billings - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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The Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Content are designed to be focused and coherent in order to improve mathematics achievement. These content standards are articulated over time as a sequence of topics and performances that are logical and move students to deeper understanding of mathematics. The standards stress conceptual understanding of key mathematical ideas and incorporate research-based learning progressions about how students mathematical knowledge, skill, and understanding develop over time. These workshops are presented as a series of four sessions. Each session will build on the previous sessions. Participants must attend all four sessions.
When:
Grades K-5 Series: October 1, 2013; November 12, 2013; January 21, 2014; & February 25, 2014
Grades 6-12 Series: October 3, 2013; November 14, 2013; January 23, 2014; & February 27, 2014
All sessions 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain, registration each session 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Where:
MSU Billings, College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101
Cost/Credits:
No Charge. 28 OPI Renewal Units, College Credit Pending.
Helping Students Who Face Mental Health Challenges - Billings - June 3, 4, 2013 - 0 views
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Twenty years ago, telling a parent that their child suffered from Attention Deficit Disorder or Bipolar Disorder most often resulted in grief, denial, or even outrage. Today, studies show that parents diagnose their own children with mental disorders at a much higher rate than psychiatric experts. Schools are often caught between shrinking resources and increasing demands, as more children are identified as mentally disabled. Over two days, this workshop will help clear away some of the confusion and controversy surrounding mental health issues that most often affect school-age children. You will learn in practical terms, how a child with ADHD thinks, what motivates an oppositional child, which kids might actually have Bipolar Disorder, and which are simply moody. You will learn how psychiatric medications work to help, and sometimes to hurt. You will learn about the warning signs for violence in children and adolescents. Lastly, you will have a chance to ask advice about specific mental health issues in your school. In short, this workshop is designed to help you understand, teach, and advocate for your students with mental illness.
When:
June 3, 4, 2013
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Mansfield Health Education Center
2900 12th Ave N # 30W
Billings, Montana 59101
(406) 237-8600
Cost:
MASP Members preregistration: $145.00, General Public preregistration: $165.00, University full time student preregistration: $85.00 - Verification of student status may be requested
Universal Design for Learning: A Pathway for Lifelong Learning - Webinar - May 17, 2010 - 0 views
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Technology advances are opening doors for people with disabilities in ways never before imagined. Families and educators can learn how classroom accommodations may be transferred in the transition to post school life. Parents can leverage this information to help their transition age youth with disabilities embrace strategies to help them become life long learners.
Teaming Up With Tech Tools on Mobile Devices - Billings - Oct. 9, 2013 - 0 views
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Explore iTunes and Google Play Apps to foster digital storytelling and classroom collaboration. Collaboratively learn how to use apps on your device to create video or audio podcasts, design animated puppet shows, develop an augmented reality video, and build interactive treasure hunts using QR codes. Workshops are limited to 20 participants so register early! Please bring an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, or another eTablet with camera and a laptop computer!
When:
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
No cost
Wired Wednesdays: Engage and Interact with Augmented Reality - Billings - Nov. 13, 2013 - 0 views
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This workshop is designed to show you new and exciting Augmented Reality apps and how to use these apps to bring your classroom to life by engaging and building interaction with your students. You will learn what Augmented Reality (AR) is and how to build your own. The magic is in the target image and how it is brought to life with an extra layer through an AR App. Imagine holding your device over a poster on your classroom wall as if you were going to take a picture and the poster instantly comes to life by playing a video or sharing additional information. Oh, ho, ho, it's magic you know! Your students will never believe it's not so!
When:
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
No cost
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MRESA3 is offering a series of workshops for Gifted and Talented instruction. These four one-day workshops will be offered throughout the academic years for those working in Gifted and Talented programs or those wanting to learn more about Gifted and Talented.
When:
Registration for all workshops begin at 8:00 am; workshops begin at 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Mountain.
November 1, 2013 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
January 24, 2014 - "Meeting the Needs of the Twice Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom"
March 21, 2014 - "Designing and Implementing Services for Gifted Students"
April 18, 2014 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
Where:
MSUB College of Education, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT. 59101
Cost:
Each workshop is $125 - Lunch is on your own.
7 OPI Renewal Units available for each workshop.
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MRESA3 is offering a series of workshops for Gifted and Talented instruction. These four one-day workshops will be offered throughout the academic years for those working in Gifted and Talented programs or those wanting to learn more about Gifted and Talented.
When:
Registration for all workshops begin at 8:00 am; workshops begin at 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Mountain.
November 1, 2013 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
January 24, 2014 - "Meeting the Needs of the Twice Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom"
March 21, 2014 - "Designing and Implementing Services for Gifted Students"
April 18, 2014 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
Where:
MSUB College of Education, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT. 59101
Cost:
Each workshop is $125 - Lunch is on your own.
7 OPI Renewal Units available for each workshop.
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What:
MRESA3 is offering a series of workshops for Gifted and Talented instruction. These four one-day workshops will be offered throughout the academic years for those working in Gifted and Talented programs or those wanting to learn more about Gifted and Talented.
When:
Registration for all workshops begin at 8:00 am; workshops begin at 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Mountain.
November 1, 2013 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
January 24, 2014 - "Meeting the Needs of the Twice Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom"
March 21, 2014 - "Designing and Implementing Services for Gifted Students"
April 18, 2014 - "Differentiating Curriculum While Meeting Common Core Standards"
Where:
MSUB College of Education, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT. 59101
Cost:
Each workshop is $125 - Lunch is on your own.
7 OPI Renewal Units available for each workshop.
Learning with APPtitude: Top 10 Apps to Support Students with Disabilities - Webinar - ... - 0 views
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With close to one million apps now available, which ones should you choose? Using class profiling, goal selection, app evaluation methods and universal design for learning as their guides, professionals in education and rehabilitation sciences share their top 10 apps to support multiple means of representation, expression and engagement so that ALL students, including those with disabilities,, can enjoy meaningful academic and social participation. You'll have the chance to share your favorite apps as well!
When:
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
2:00 pm 3:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
Member $89.00, Non-Member $114.00, Retired $69.00, Student $69.00
PLUK News feed: Sensory Play for All Children - Webinar - June 1, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What: Join Occupational Therapist and Inclusion Advocate Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L for this enlightening webinar. Participants will learn about the seven senses as well as how the brain integrates and uses this sensory information in everyday activities. The webinar will provide participants with activities in each sensory area that can be used to help children explore and integrate sensory information in their daily lives. When: June 1, 2011 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mountain Cost: $30 per person (free for Lekotek affiliates) Special-FREE for all caregivers of children with disabilities (just email domahen@lekotek.org to resgister) Presenter Bio: Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist who has worked for 10 years helping communities create and run amazing places where all children can play together. She was senior consultant on the national advisory team for the Center for Creative Play, Pittsburgh, PA. During that time she worked with numerous communities and children's museums helping them expand their understanding of Universal Design and the importance of Sensory Play in every childs' development. She continued this work as Therapy Director at Hattie Larlham, Mantua, OH, where she oversaw therapy and recreation programs for children of varying abilities. She now owns her own consulting business focusing on great play spaces in communities. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on the topics play, sensory integration and Universal Design. Conferences include the Association of Children's Museums, American Occupational Therapy Association, Parents As Teachers, and National Association of the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC).
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National Center on UDL Director David Rose explains how UDL helps meet the most pressing issues facing educators today. Drawing on brain research and the latest learning sciences, Dr. Rose describes the three UDL principles and what they mean for classroom practice.
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AbleNet University presents this session with Kirk Behnke. Goals, Methods, Materials and Assessments are the cornerstones of good instruction, especially for a diverse classroom. Our classrooms are made up of students who come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic settings and possess a multitude of abilities. As educators, we should be providing flexible options and multiple ways for our students to absorb process and show information. Come learn about Universal Design for Learning which is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all students equal opportunities to learn.
When:
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
10:00 am Mountain
Cost:
No cost