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What: Behavior Management This academy is intended to give the paraeducator knowledge and skill in instructional methods that support students who have challenging behaviors in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, elf-contained classrooms, domestic settings and the community. The module focuses on interactions that paraeducators have with students whose behaviors are challenging and on the role they lay in assisting the professional members of their teams with behavior challenges.
Effective behavior management is a complex system of proactive strategies, positive reinforcements and natural or logical consequences. The most important concept to understand is that good behavioral management begins with the educator; that ultimately the only person anyone can truly control is him or herself. Our focus, therefore, must be on changing what we, as educators do, as opposed to attempting to make or force our students to change. This academy will address this issue and provide participants with a “tool box” of ideas and strategies that have been proven to encourage positive behavior in students. If your school is an MBI school, these strategies are consistent with the MBI philosophy.
Number Theory and Rational Numbers This academy was designed to provide paraeducators with the skills and knowledge needed to assist students, grades 5-8, with mathematics skills taught in the classroom. The course content is designed and adapted from standards recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. It includes the specific skill-building areas of number sense, computational techniques for fractions, decimals and percentages; and their related applications for intermediate and middle-school learners.
Participants are encouraged and welcome to attend both days of training.
When: June 8-9, 2011
Where:Robins Administration Building Upstairs Conference Room 425 6th Street Havre, MT
Register: Register online at www.havre.k12.mt.us Click on the CSPD icon (upper right hand corner) Click on CSPD Calendar
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The 1 iPad Classroom - Webinar - Nov. 14, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
You finally have an iPad in your classroom, but how can all your students benefit from it? How do you do it? This session will cover strategies that can be used so all students can benefit from the iPad. We will also cover iPad management, document sharing, accessibility features and more. Participants in this webinar will discover ways to utilize one or two iPads in a classroom so that all students can benefit. The iPad can provide professionals with the opportunity to individualize and customize materials for all students in the classroom. This webinar will demonstrate various apps for managing classrooms, presenting to students, creating and adapting classroom materials and various approaches to using one iPad in a classroom. This webinar will also provide information on accessibility features, device management, file sharing and copyright.
When:
Thursday, November 14, 2013
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
$55.00 per person
Social Skills in the Classroom: Classroom Management - Billings - Nov. 11, 2013 - 0 views
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In this class you will learn different types of classroom management that can be used in your classroom. We will discuss and develop many different options. Building character will be discussed and a debate on consequences vs. punishment will be had. This class will also cover a collection of tricks of the trade including attention getters, participation encouragers, and many others. Lastly, room set up and procedure/routines will be shared.
When:
Monday, November 11, 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
Social Skills in the Classroom: Differentiation Inside The General Classroom - Billings... - 0 views
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In this class you will learn how to differentiate inside the four walls of your classroom. We will take a look at the NEW Common Core "blooms", reading, math, and other subject areas. We will look at learning styles and discover how to reach all of them in one day. We will talk about having gifted kids in the general classroom that need to be challenged at their level at all times, and how to control the time we spend with those that need us the most to catch up. Tammie will walk participants through a lesson plan that she uses.
When:
Monday, November 25, 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
How to Use iPad Apps for Everyday Classroom Projects and Activities - Webinar - May 7, ... - 0 views
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Struggling with differentiating instruction to meet Common Core Standards? Looking for results-oriented teaching? Learn how to creatively use apps to transform everyday classroom projects and basic general ed supports into interactive tools for learning and communicating on the iPad! Take a look at how a classroom teacher jump-started her curriculum teaching to differentiate instruction. See how team members taught true understanding of curriculum content tied to the Common Core Initiative. Go inside a classroom to see how to use these tools and strategies every day for meaningful inclusion by viewing video clips, photo galleries and live app demonstrations. When:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.
Social Skills in the Classroom: Morning Meetings and Bringing Character Traits into the... - 0 views
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In this class you will learn how to use picture books, YouTube videos, and schooltoolstv.org to create lessons used in a morning meeting setting. Participants will receive lessons that build on the 6 character traits, social skills, and common behavioral issues that come up in a typical classroom. Participants will also learn the philosophy behind teaching the social skills.
When:
Monday, November 4, 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
School Discipline, Classroom Management, and Student Self-Management: Designing and Imp... - 0 views
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Click here to sign up for webinar What: This presentation will describe a comprehensive school-wide system that maximizes students' academic achievement, creates safe school environments and positive school climates, increases and sustains effective classroom instruction and parent involvement, and collects data to demonstrate student and building outcomes. We will discuss the six critical components of an effective PBSS system: Social, emotional, and behavioral skills instruction approach The development of grade-level and building-wide accountability systems Staff an
Manage Problem Behavior in the Classroom - Webinar - Oct. 24, 2013 - 0 views
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Dr. Bridget A. Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA-D, renowned educator and Executive Director of the Alpine Learning Group, will discuss how to determine the function of challenging classroom behaviors and effective strategies for managing them.
When:
4:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
No cost
iPads in the Smart Classroom - Webinar - Mar. 20, 2013 - 0 views
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With many schools and districts deploying iPads in classrooms, many are looking at options for integrating them into their interactive whiteboard technology-enabled classroom to reach and teach all students. We will look at options to help integrate interactive whiteboards and iPads together such as AirServer, SMART Bridgit, Apple TV, Dropbox. We will also explore how creation apps (e.g., SMART Notebook app, Toontastic, Puppet Pals, iBooks) and Augmentative/Alternative Communication Apps (e.g., Scene&Heard, Sounding Board), accessibility profiles (e.g., SMART Technologies and Apple) and other technology tools can support differentiation across the grade levels so that ALL students can enjoy meaningful academic and social participation. When:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain Cost:
$49.00
Paraprofessional Training - Columbus - Sept. 23, 2013 - 0 views
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Assisting with Reading Fluency in the Classroom will provide the paraeducator with the information and skills needed to assist classroom teachers in meeting the literacy needs of a variety of students. It deals with the specific area of reading fluency. It prepares paraeducators to understand important fluency concepts and terms, and to use a variety of research-based instructional techniques that improve fluency at the word, phrase, sentence, and connected text levels. The Instructional Teamwork Academy academy is designed to help paraeducators work effectively on a team. This course is recommended for teachers as well. Teachers and/or paraeducators may take this course without the other team member, but it is most effective when teams take the course together. The academy consists of four modules consisting of introductory material regarding teamwork, delineation of roles and responsibilities, classroom instruction, and behavior management.
When:
Monday, Spetember 23, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Columbus High School
433 N 3rd St.
Columbus, MT 59019
Cost:
No cost, lunch on your own
To Register Contact:
Monica Pugh, (406) 322-5298 or ssgpugh11@yahoo.com
Whole Brain Teaching Workshop - Daily Instruction and Classroom Management - Billings, ... - 1 views
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Based on cutting edge brain research, Whole Brain Teaching (WBT) is one of the world's fastest growing, education reform movements. Over the last decade, WBT's lively techniques have been classroom tested by thousands of educators across the U.S. and in 30 countries around the world. Whole Brain Teaching K-14 classrooms are filled with the sweetest sound teachers ever hear - task focused laughter. Join us as Chris Biffle, Director of Whole Brain Teachers of America, philosophy professor, author of 7 books on critical thinking, reading and writing explains WBT! When/Where:
November 27, 2012
MSUB City College, Health Science Center, Room 119
3803 Central Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
8:30AM - 3:30PM Contact:
Debra Miller
(406) 657-2072
dmiller@msubillings.edu
Social Skills in the Classroom: Parent Home Connection - Billings - Nov. 18, 2013 - 0 views
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In this class you will learn several ways to communicate with parents including blogging, weekly reports, daily planners, phone call, texts, emails, and Tuesday Folders. We will discuss issues like documentation, common parental issues, parent conference strategies (especially the heated ones), and others. Participants will create blogs, weekly reports, and role play parent conferences of all types. Lastly, parent volunteers will be discussed.
When:
Monday, November 18, 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
Behavior Management & Number Theory and Rational Numbers Workshops - Havre - June 8-9, ... - 0 views
Classroom Behavior and Wellness Series: Behavior Issues - Billings - Jan. 7, 2014 - 0 views
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This workshop will focus on common behavioral issues of children and adults that negatively impact classroom settings and/or therapy progress. All behaviors serve a purpose or strive to meet a need; deciphering that need can open up the possibilities of learning new healthier behaviors.
When:
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
No cost
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
Technology Tuesdays: Popcorn and an iPad 2 - Billings - May 1, 2012 - 0 views
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What:
Join us for March's Technology Tuesday as we explore the world of iPad apps for educators. Presenter Trina Halama will share apps for the iPad that are educational tools that can be used in the classroom. There are a variety of useful apps to make the classroom livelier and more engaging for both the students and teacher. Among the apps being shared are apps for time management, social networking, discussion forums and boards, books, art and graphics, and much more. Some of the particular apps to be shared are: Kindle, How Stuff Works, Flashcardlet, free books, Red Stamp, Toontastic, Math Quizzer, Quick Graph, and more. This will be an opportunity to receive and share resources.
Bring your iPad or use one of ours!
When:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where:
MSUB College of Ed. Bldg
Room 122
Billings, MT
Contact:
John Keener
Phone: (406) 657-1743
Email: john.keener@msubillings.edu
Debra Miller
Phone: (406) 657-2072
Email: dmiller@msubillings.edu
If you have a particular question or suggestion you can contact Trina at thalama@fromberg.k12.mt.us.
Weaving a Tale on the Web: Collaboration Through Digital Storytelling - Billings - Mar.... - 0 views
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Imagine an engaging learning experience which blends writing, technology and emotion to empower students. Students working together to weave a tale, all on the Web! Digital storytelling can encompass many different avenues in education. This process can be used to introduce a concept, conduct research, or synthesize large amounts of information. Allowing students this type of learning experience can provide them with a compelling and competitive voice and expand the boundaries of their ability to communicate. Web 2.0 tools to foster digital storytelling and classroom collaboration will be showcased along with how students can collaborate and create digital stories to transform learning. When:
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain Where:
Montana State University - Billings
College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$25.00 nonrefundable. Workshops are limited to 20 participants. Contact:
John Keener at 657-1743 or john.keener@msubillings.edu
Debra Miller at 657-2072 or mailto:%20dmiller@m
Classroom Behavior and Wellness Series: At Risk Kids - Billings - Nov. 5, 2013 - 0 views
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Through years of researching, evaluating, treating, and coaching youth and adults, Dr. Fruge' and Dr. Green-Fruge' have developed an innovative program called Preparing the Mind for Success and Competition (PMSC), which is primarily focused on At-Risk youth and young adults. Dr. Fruge' and Dr. Green-Fruge' will present their preliminary research on this innovative program and its practical application. The goal of the workshop is to provide attendants with a Functional Cultural Context to understand and navigate common challenges faced when working with At-Risk youth. Attendants will be introduced to training and psycho-therapeutic approaches to support At-Risk youth in their transition to adulthood and success.
When:
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
No cost
Classroom Behavior and Wellness Series: Bullying - Billings - Oct. 1, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
This workshop will center on the definitions of bullying, the roles kids play and other types of aggressive behavior. Shame as a major contributing factor to each of the many roles in bullying will be explored. Prevention and response strategies will also be included as an important focus.
When:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
No cost
Classroom Behavior and Wellness Series: Mental Health Issues - Billings - Apr. 1, 2014 - 0 views
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What:
This workshop will focus on the common mental health diagnoses experienced by children and adolescents. Symptoms and recommended treatments will be discussed, and case vignettes will be utilized for group practice and comprehension.
When:
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
No cost
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
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