What:
All Montana students require equitable access to a variety of resources, encompassing the breadth of human conversations and creations for academic achievement and personal growth. By learning to access and evaluate information they gain an appreciation and respect for diverse ideas and creative expressions. By using information literacy skills in all aspects of learning, students become empowered and engaged lifelong learners. To thrive in the 21st Century, students must employ a process of inquiry that can be adapted to any information need. By learning strategies to manage and ethically use information, Montana students open the door to the world in all its diversity. Teacher librarians, in collaboration with other classroom and content area teachers, empower all students to become information literate.
The Library-Information Literacy and Technology (LILT) will assist the state's school districts in meeting the Montana LILT standards by providing training to Montana educators.
Registration:
If you are interested in attending a training session you may register online at http://www.msubillings.edu/mcdregister/LILTregistration.htm. There is no registration fee for this training but registration is required.
If you are interested in scheduling training on LILT or would like more information please contact John Keener, MRESA3 Coordinator, at john.keener@msubillings.edu or call 657-1743. There is no fee for this service.
Current Training Schedule:
We currently have training sessions scheduled for the following dates to be held at MSUB, College of Education, Room 122:
April 11, 2011
5:00 to 8:00PM
April 26, 2011
1:00 to 4:00PM
May 3, 2011
5:00 to 8:00PM
May 4, 2011
1:00 to 4:00PM
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Sensory Tool Kit Workshop - Helena - Oct. 18 & 19, 2012 - 0 views
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Open to all who work and live with preschool & elementary age children. A unique hands-on, highly participatory FUN workshop! Demonstrates sensory integration and sensory processing to enhance the environment by making it "sensory safe" for students, parents, and teachers. Attendees will experience what it is like to have sensory challenges and learn how to use chair balls in classrooms and homes by participating during the hands-on lab work. The Sensory Tool Kit™ workshop reviews current research to support evidence-based practice and education. Diana will introduce the new Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) and Quick Tips®, promoting team collaboration and partnerships between schools and clinics. Course Objectives
Participants will: Be introduced to sensory integration and sensory processing in a user-friendly format Be introduced to the SPM and Quick Tips® Learn to identify their own sensory needs as adults Identify how student behaviors may relate to sensory integration and Sensory Processing Disorders Learn the concepts behind activities and use the Tool Chest™ handbook including chair balls, during the mock classroom demonstration and lab work. Where/When:
October 18 & 19, 2012
815 Front Street
Helena, MT
Closing The Gap Live - Webinar - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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Click here to register for the webinars Student Response Apps for iPads, iPods and the Web 90 MINUTES Monday, November 5, 2012 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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
Thursday, November 8, 2012&nb
Strengthening the Circle: Including Native American Children and Young Adults with Disa... - 1 views
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Each year the National Native American Parent Center presents an annual conference for Native American family members, tribal leaders, health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal, public school professionals, and others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0 - 26.
Workshops focus on strategies and methods to increase outcomes for Native American students with disabilities, and increase parent involvement in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities to produce successful educational outcomes. This conference will provide information on: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools, and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, the latest research and data on effective classroom practices and strategies for Native American students.
Conference Goals: Families will gain skills to increase their ability to advocate for their child in the special education process. Families will learn stress reduction techniques. Professionals and parents will gain knowledge about: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Tips for participation in the IEP & IFSP process Positive Behavioral interventions Parent leadership skills Successful strategies for improved educational outcomes for children with disabilities When/Where:
January 29-30, 2013
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon
CONNECT Group for Parents of Adopted Children - Bozeman - Last Thursday of the Month - 0 views
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This group is designed for parents who are dealing with specific challenges usually encountered once their adoptees are settled in (~ 1 year or more into the adoption), for parents with challenging children and interested others. CONNECT (formerly Together in Parenting) is a process-based support group lead by a licensed therapist that gives parents a venue in which to form an emotional connection with other parents experiencing similar issues with their children. Each month, we address concerns of parents who are present via peer support and therapeutic suggestions. Parents who are experiencing challenging times with their children find the support of other parents who have been on the adoption and parenting journey for some time to be invaluable.Therapeutic suggestions are offered when appropriate and helpful. For parents who need the support of other families who are at the beginning of the adoption journey and who would like information and the camaraderie of other families at the same early stage in the process, we offer the EQUIP support group. Please download the full brochure for more information. Child care will be available if this is determined to be a need of the group. Who CONNECT is for: For Adoptive Parents, Parents with Challenging Children Interested Others When:
The last Thursday of each month
7:00-8:30 pm Mountain Where:
Evangelical Free Church - Room 102
S. 19th St.
Bozeman, MT
Rethinking the Manifestation Determination Review Process - Webinar - June 18, 2013 - 0 views
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Register for this webinar and view all webinars in this series COPAA is offering five webinars as part of this summer series. You are welcome to register for individual sessions or for the entire series of sessions. More information: Summer series - Fall series What: When a school proposes the disciplinary removal of a student with special needs for more than 10 days, the school must first hold a Manifestation Determination Review meeting. This review process is designed to provide a safeguard to children with special needs to ensure that the school does not excessively punish those children who are misbehaving as a direct result of their disability. If this causal connection can be established, a school cannot issue a removal and must instead provide appropriate behavioral supports and services. In this panel, we will explore the inherent problems with the review process as it currently exists and propose solutions that would provide meaningful protections for children with special needs who have behavioral issues. When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain Cost: $79.00 per session or $275.00 for the summer series (all 5 sessions) $599.00 Annual Webinar Subscription: Includes ALL Live and Archived Sessions (Member discounts available)
Butte PAK Meeting - Butte, MT - Nov. 10, 2012 - 0 views
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The purpose of Montana PAK is to develop a monthly forum for parents to collaborate and receive information about special education advocacy and the federal/state laws that protect their children. In addition, PAK aims to provide a public medium to discuss educational concerns and to raise awareness about the scope of services, as well as local resources, which are available for children. One of those services is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). An IEP is meant to be a collaborative process between parents, teachers, officials of the school system, and sometimes others who have expertise in the nature of a child's disability or provision of particular services. Parents are often overwhelmed by the special education process as they seek to improve their child's programming during IEP meetings. As an essential member of the IEP team, parents must have an understanding of the legal requirements which guide a school district's practices. Parents can improve their advocacy skills by obtaining a solid understanding of their child's legal rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state laws. Although PAK is an organization for providing training and support program for parents, PAK invites parents, professionals and community members who are interested in improving their knowledge about special education advocacy. PAK meetings will be led by parent advocates who have considerable experience with the special education process with presentations by attorneys, special education advocates, and other professionals.
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Nov. 10, 2012
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Library-Information Literacy and Technology Training - Billings - Multiple Dates in Apr... - 0 views
HHS Regional Stakeholder Meetings on ACA Implementation - Multiple Locations Throughout... - 0 views
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is holding a series of Affordable Care Act implementation forums throughout the country. We encourage you all to attend these broad policy-focused meetings, as they present a valuable opportunity to insert the consumer voice into the implementation process. Although registration for the Washington, DC session has been closed due to space constraints, it will also be webcast.
HHS will use these forums to provide information to stakeholders on the Affordable Care Act implementation process. Additionally, they have promised ample time for Q&A, making these events a great opportunity to talk to key federal officials about pressing issues, such as: How you would like to see open exchange policy decisions decided, either for Federally Facilitated and Partnership exchanges, or for unresolved state exchange issues that require federal guidance. How HHS will engage with stakeholders, including consumer groups, in states that are pursuing Partnership or Federally Facilitated Exchanges (FFEs). Input on additional information that HHS could provide to help your state define a comprehensive Essential Health Benefits package. Please click here to RSVP for one of the following sessions: August 14, 2012: Washington, DC (webcast only) August 15, 2012: Atlanta, GA August 21, 2012: Chicago, IL August 22, 2012: Denver, CO
Strengthening the Circle: Including Children and Young Adults with Disabilities Confere... - 0 views
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Each year the National Native American Parent Center presents an annual conference for Native American family members, tribal leaders, health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal, public school professionals, and others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0 - 26. This year's conference will be held in Portland Oregon in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Workshops focus on strategies and methods to increase outcomes for Native American students with disabilities, and increase parent involvement in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities to produce successful educational outcomes. This conference will provide information on: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools, and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, the latest research and data on effective classroom practices and strategies for Native American students. When/Where:
January 29-30 2012
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97220 If you have any questions call:
503-249-7606
Super Systematic Strategies for Secondary Instruction - Great Falls - Sept. 27, 2012 - 0 views
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This workshop is designed for all middle or high school teachers interested in "powering up" their instructional practices. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice research-based approaches and strategies proven to successfully increase the learning of the secondary student. For this training to be as relevant as possible for each individual, at-tendees are asked to bring information related to the next chapter or unit of study they will be teaching including: critical vocabulary, learnings and objectives, etc. Specific strategies will be presented for: Teaching new concepts, skills or processes Reviewing and practicing previously introduced information Monitoring student progress of materials presented Intended Audience: General and Special Educators Paraprofessionals Agency Personnel, Parents Others who work with middle school and secondary students When/Where:
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Hampton Inn
Great Falls, MT
State health improvement planning - Webinars - Oct. 16 & 23, 2012 - 0 views
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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has begun the process of convening partners from around the state to develop and launch a State Health Improvement Plan. In June, we met with over 200 of our public health partners to begin this process. We have worked through the summer to review all of the excellent information and feedback that was gathered at these meetings. When:
Promoting maternal and child health
October 16, 2012
9am - 10:30am Reducing injuries and environmental health hazards
October 23, 2012
9am - 10:30am Contact:
Lindsey Krywaruchka
Public Health System Improvement Coordinator
444-9352
lkrywaruchka@mt.gov.
AIMing for Achievement: Why Your Child with Disabilities May Need Accessible Instructio... - 0 views
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Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) provide the same content as traditional classroom materials such as textbooks, but deliver the information in a way that students with print-based disabilities can use more easily. Parents, family members, Parent Center staff, and others are invited to attend this webinar to learn about a 4-step process that can be used to determine whether a child with a disability needs AIM and how to work with the school to access them. Presenters from the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials at CAST and PACER Center will use scenarios of children with different types of disabilities to provide examples of how the AIM decision making process works.
When:
12pm - 1pm
Oct. 31, 2012 System Requirements:
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Mac®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Mobile attendees
Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet If you have any questions please contact:
gretchen.godfrey@pacer.org
NIPIC's Strengthening the Circle: Including Children and Young Adults with Disabilities... - 0 views
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This year's conference will focus on methods to increase the families' participation in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities. Also addressed will be: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, and the latest research on effective classroom practices for Native American Students. Who Should Attend: Native American family members, Tribal leaders, Heath professionals, Mental health workers, Tribal and public school administers, Teachers, BIE and IHS staff, Elders and Others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0-26. When/Where:
August 14 & 15, 2012
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon
Capital Area Workforce System Training Academy - Helena - Aug. 20 & 21, 2012 - 0 views
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Attend either a morning session or an afternoon session. Information provided in each session will be the same. This workshop is for anyone who refers clients, participants, or patients to health care resources in our community! Topics that will be discussed include: Description of Services Eligibility, Payment Options Referral process Questions & Answers When:
Monday, August 20, 2012
1:30 - 4:00pm Mountain Tuesday, August 21, 2012
9:30am - 12:00pm Mountain Where:
St Peter's Hospital, training room (use main entrance and follow the signs)
Helena, MT For more information and to RSVP:
Call Stacy Cagle by August 17, 2012 at the Career Training Institute (CTI), 406-443-0800 or e-mail her at mscagel@ctibrc.org.
MT OPI: Legislative Audit Report on the Security of Montana's Student Information System - 0 views
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The Montana Legislative Audit Division has completed its information systems audit of OPI’s statewide student information system, AIM – Achievement in Montana. The purpose of the audit was to 1) Verify controls are in place to ensure the availability of real time data in AIM; 2) Ensure controls are in place to prevent unauthorized access to student data in AIM; 3) Verify processing controls are in place to ensure AIM data completeness; and 4) Ensure AIM is generating accurate reports. Click here to review the audit report Achievement in Montana: Security of Student Information for the Office of Public Instruction.
Technology to Capture and Organize What You Learn - Webinar - Aug. 21, 2012 - 0 views
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Whether taking notes in class, gathering Web research, or creating a textbook study guide, student success relies on the ability to effectively capture and organize information from a variety of sources. This class will demonstrate tools that aid this "knowledge management" process, from notebook software, smartpens, and graphic organizers to everyday tech such as digital cameras and smartphone apps. Technology tools to be discussed and/or demonstrated include: Low-tech annotation aids (highlighters, stickies) PDF annotation software Notetaking pens (such as Livescribe, IRISPen) Digital notebooks (such as Microsoft OneNote) Literacy & learning software with built-in study tools (such as Kurzweil 3000) Cloud-based notes and organization (such as Evernote) When:
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
1:30 - 3:00pm Mountain
EQUIP: A Support Group To Equip Parents As They Begin The Adoption Journey - Bozeman - ... - 0 views
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Click here to Download Flyer for This Event (pdf file) What: This group is designed for parents who are interested in adoption, in the process of adopting, those who have newly adopted, and interested others. EQUIP is a structured, psycho-educationally based group lead by alicensed therapist. Each month, we will concentrate on a specific topic relevant to adoption and have time for both teaching and discussion. This group is designed to support those beginning the adoption journey who would like information and the camaraderie of other families at the same early stage in the process. For parents who need the support of other families in dealing with specific challenges usually encountered once their adoptees are settled in (1 year or more into the adoption), we offer the CONNECT group, also available once a month. Please contact Kate Cremer-Vogel* for more information about this option. We hope you’ll join us aswe launch EQUIP for the first season this fall 2011! We look forward to seeing you there! *Please contact Kate Cremer-Vogel at 582-5480 or by email atcremervogel@theglobal.net if you would like more information about this option. When:The second Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Where:Evangelical Free Church S. 19th St. Room 102Bozeman, MT
Montana Families Speak: Wraparound Process - Billings - December 16, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to download the full flyer (PDF) What: Join our statewide network of information and resource sharing for families and caregivers of children withemotional or behavior difficulties. Together our voices will be heard by the state agencies and providers of services for our children. Be part of a life-changing movement. Topic: Wraparound Process When: Friday, December 16, 2011 6:00 – 7:30pm Where: Tumbleweed 505 North 24th St Billings, MT To register, contact: Jami Machler jami.machler@pluk.org (406) 850-2938RSVP by December 13, 2011Dinner and Childcare Provided if Pre-Registered
Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluation: Hitting the Target and Supporting Implementation ... - 0 views
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What:This presentation addresses the components of a successful Assistive Technology (AT) evaluation, who needs to be involved, models for effectiveness and how to make sure that the evaluation results support successful implementation. Webinar attendees will learn the difference between consideration and evaluation, how to leverage IEP team or 504 team participation in the evaluation process and how to translate data collection and findings from the AT evaluation into successful implementation within a plan based on the environments and tasks the individual is likely to encounter. This webinar will examine questions parents and advocates should ask to guide and inform participants in the evaluation process. We will explore the legal obligations of schools to provide assistive technology evaluations and examine the factors that often go awry as well as suggestions for moving the process forward in the best and most effective manner possible. Time is provided for questions from participants.Registration: Cost: $50Your purchase includes one web access and one toll-free phone line for live 90-minute event, materials and unlimited access to Webinar archive. Gather a group in one location so many can participate for one low price!Click here for secure online purchasing!When:Wednesday, February 8, 2012 12:00 pm - 1:30 PM MT Contact:The Advocacy InstitutePhone: 540-364-0051Email: info@advocacyinstitute.org
Children with autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders present numerous challenges for therapists and educators. They have significant processing deficits that impact their functioning across domains, and can stretch the knowledge and resources of even experienced practitioners. Often viewed through the lens of "behavior," the symptoms these children display are more accurately described as manifestations of inefficient and ineffective processing. Understanding how information processing deficits impact these children paves the way for applying a new generation of strategies designed to address core processing problems and promote meaningful skill development. Objectives include: Describe the connection between information processing deficits and symptoms in autism/related disorders. Differentiate between methods that promote rote behavior and those that develop meaningful thinking. Explain how to adjust the pacing of activities to improve processing, communication and behavior. Discuss communication modifications that support processing speed and effectiveness. Describe how processing problems impact behavior and hot to respond in ways that diffuse behavior more quickly. Explain the importance of nonverbal communication development for overall communication and thinking abilities. When/Where:
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - Click to Register
Courtyard by Marriott Missoula
4559 North Reserve St
Missoula MT 59808 Thursday, September 27, 2012 - Click to Register
Best Western Butte Plaza Inn
2900 Harrison Ave
Butte MT 59701 Friday, September 28, 2012 - t