The National Foster Parent Association is the only national organization that strives to support foster parents, and remains a consistently strong voice on behalf of all children.
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COPAA's 15th Annual Conference - Albuquerque, NM - March 7-10, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this Conference register by March 1st
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COPAA is premised on the belief that every child deserves the right to a quality education that prepares them for meaningful employment, higher education, lifelong learning, and full participation in their chosen communities. The key to effective educational programs for children with disabilities is collaboration, as equals, by parents and educators. This is the premise of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the federal statutes that guarantee children with disabilities a free, appropriate public education. Access to quality representation protects student and parent rights and levels the playing field to foster meaningful student and parent participation as equal members of the student's planning team. The COPAA Conference is the premier opportunity for training and networking with the nation's most experienced and knowledgeable special education advocates and attorneys. Participants attend to learn about the most recent cases, legislative changes, the latest advocacy issues and educational interventions. When/Where:
Thursday, March 7, 2013 - Sunday, March 10, 2013
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time
Hyatt Albuquerque
330 Tijeras NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 Contact:
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Rhythmic Balance/Auditory/Vision/Exercises - Helena - Aug. 7-8, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to download the brochure with registration information (PDF) What:
Bal-A-Vis-X is a series of more than 200 Balance/Auditory/Vision exercises, of varied complexity, most of which are deeply rooted in rhythm. These crossing midline exercises require full-body coordination and focused attention. The program utilizes beanbags, racquetballs, balance boards, and multiple principles and activities from Educational Kinesiology for crossing midline. It demands cooperation, promotes self-challenge and fosters self-esteem….and it is FUN! This is a hands-on workshop and you will be moving and learning, so wear something comfortable and bring a water bottle. Participants will complete Levels 1, 2, and Adaptive Bal-a-Vis-X instruction. Who Should Attend: Administrators, Principals, Regular and Special Educators, School Psychologists, Teachers, Social Workers, Therapists - OT/PT/SLP, Paraprofessionals Parents When:
August 7-8, 2012 Where:
Smith Elementary School
2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601 Contact:
Denielle Miller
3929 Baxter
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-4970
A Parent's Resource Guide to Social and Emotional Learning | Edutopia - 0 views
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Edutopia’s curated list of blogs, articles, and videos for parents about fostering kindness, empathy, resilience, perseverance, and focus in children.
Building Bridges: Fostering Innovative Leadership and Learning | U.S. Department of Edu... - 0 views
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Every child, regardless of income, race, background, or disability can learn and must learn. And, our system of education—spread across 50 states, 15,000 school districts, and 95,000 schools—must embrace this core belief every day in every possible way. If our children are not learning, then we, as adults, have failed. That is why educators, advocates, parents, and policymakers need to make sure that students with disabilities have access to the general curriculum and are held to the same, high standards as their non-disabled peers. We can work toward this by: creating a culture of high expectations; ensuring students with disabilities have full access to college- and career-ready learning opportunities and assessments; and supporting students with disabilities so that they may excel in the general curriculum for college and career success.
CECMHC | Infant Toddler Temperament Tool - 0 views
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The Infant Toddler Temperament Tool includes a short online survey that allows parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers to recognize and explore their own temperament traits and those of a child for which they provide care. The IT3 generates results which support parents and caregivers in understanding how adult and child similarities and differences in temperament traits may affect “goodness of fit.” Along with these results, the IT3 generates simple best practice tips adults can use to foster the unique temperament of each child within their care.
Free of Fear, Violence, and Bullying | ED.gov Blog - 0 views
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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and staff from the US Department of Education (ED) recently released an “It Gets Better” video to address the importance of fostering safe spaces for learning across the country. Part of the Department’s initiative is ensuring that students are protected from the harmful effects of bullying within their communities.
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One of the tools available to help is StopBullying.gov. The site offers a variety of resources for students, teachers, and parents to help with conflict resolution, provide support to those affected by bullying, and promote general acceptance within their local communities for the upcoming school year and beyond.
The ADA, IDEA & Section 504 in Education - Webinar - 0 views
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The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in Education presented by Cheryl A. Theis (MA), Director of the Foster Youth with Disabilities in Transition (FYDT) and Clearinghouse and Education Advocate for the Parent Training Information Center Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Skill Sets for Developing Healthy Sexual and Social Lives - Webinar - Jan. 26, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this event (Cost $75) What: Develop skill sets and the tools to help direct support staff, parents as well as self-advocates, develop and customize sexuality education to the level suitable for the individual adult being supported. Well-rounded education is the key: teaching adults with autism or other developmental disabilities the necessary facts and skills to develop self-worth, friendship and loving relationships. Appropriate sexuality education can help prevent inappropriate behaviors from escalating in public, towards others or self-injurious activities. Skill sets, best practices and guidelines to: Discussing dating, sex and sexuality Helping folks differentiate the types of love Teach to respect boundaries/understand privacy Empowering people to recognize and report abuse When: Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 11:00 am to 1:00pm Mountain Who: Presenter Monica J. Foster, CC
Youth M.O.V.E Montana - 0 views
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Click here to download the flyer for the Youth M.O.V.E Montana (PDF) We the members of Youth Motivating Others through Voices of Experience’ (M.O.V.E.) National envision systems in which every youth person that enters a youth serving system is being prepared for life through genuine opportunities and authentic youth involvement throughout all systems levels. We help guide the redevelopment of the systems so that no youth falls through the cracks. We advocate for youth to utilize their power and expertise to foster change in their communities and in their own lives. Youth M.O.V.E. National works toward the day when all people will recognize and accept the culture of youth, their families, and the communities that serve them in order to be truly culturally-competent. Youth M.O.V.E. National looks forward to the day when youth are no longer treated as numbers, problems or caseloads, but as individuals and humans. We will all stand as partners: youth, youth advocates, supporters, parents, and professionals to see our youth become successful.
Bal-A-Vis-X Workshop: Rhythmic Balance/Auditory/Vision/Exercises - Belgrade - Aug. 11-1... - 0 views
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Click here to download the flyer (PDF) What: Bal-A-Vis-X is a series of more than 200 Balance/Auditory/Vision exercises, of varied complexity, most of which are deeply rooted in rhythm. These exercises require full-body coordination and focused attention. The program utilizes beanbags, racquetballs, balance boards, and multiple principles and activities from Educational Kinesiology for crossing midline. It demands cooperation, promotes self-challenge and fosters self-esteem….and it is FUN! Who Should Attend: Administrators, Principals, Regular and Special Educators, School Psychologists, Teachers, Social Workers, Therapists – OT/PT/SLP, Paraprofessionals, and Parents When: August 11-12, 2011 Day 1 & 2: 8:00 – 5:00 pm Lunch Provided – 30 minute break Location: Ridge View Elementary School 117 Green Belt Drive Belgrade, Montana Cost: Registration Cost - $150 17 hours of instruction Full Two-day attendance required Registration limited to 60 Participants must be over age 18 Contact for More Information: Denielle Miller 3929 Baxter Bozeman, MT 59718 (406) 587-4970
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IDEA provisions for parent participation envisioned meaningful parent-school collaboration that could ultimately lead to positive student outcomes. Just like any relationship, this partnership requires hard work and commitment. Recent research has identified a number of effective, cost-efficient, and meaningful strategies that can promote meaningful parent-school partnerships through both conflict prevention and appropriate dispute resolution practices. Unfortunately, educators and parents are not always aware of how to implement such strategies. This webinar will explore the past and future direction for fostering the parent-school partnership when faced with the potential for conflict.
When:
October 2, 2013
12:30 am - 1:45 pm Mountain
Cost:
No cost