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Click here to download the flyer for this event (PDF) What: This is the fourth in a series of webinars for State Advisory Panel members, SEA staff in charge of the Advisory Panel, Parent Center staff, and other interested parties. For the first time, lead agency staff and members from the Interagency Coordinating Councils (ICC) are invited. When: May 20, 2011 12:00 p.m. Mountain To access: To access the Webinar on May 20th you will need the following information: To join: http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/sap/ Call-in Number: 1-888-447-7153 Participant Code: 734277

There’s a very simple and common sense reason why IDEA 2004 requires that students with disabilities be invited to attend every IEP meeting where postsecondary transition goals will be considered: It’s their lives.

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

In my job as a special education advocate, and my other job as a parent of a child with special needs, I have been involved in too many Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to count.  During these numerous IEP meetings I have met some wonderful, caring, knowledgeable, well meaning Teachers and School Personnel. I have also, at times, heard some of the most outrageous statements!!!  These ridiculous comments fly in the face of everything the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) stands for.  What you will find below are ten of most ridiculous statements that I have heard and why they are so ridiculous.

Gary Mihelish, local dentist and mental-health advocate, said a long-standing fallacy involving mental illness in children is that the parents are somehow to blame. “There’s nothing worse than it being inferred that the family’s at fault for mental illness,” Mihelish said. “Families are not the problem – they’re part of the solution.” The participation of loved ones in a child’s care is vital, Mihelish said at the groundbreaking for a housing facility for families at Shodair Children’s Hospital on Thursday.

Genes in Life is a place to learn about all the ways genetics is a part of your life. On this site you will learn how genetics affects you and your family, why you should talk to your healthcare providers about genetics, how to get involved in genetics research, and much more!

When: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (Mountain time) What: Tricks and Treats of Teaching Techniques for Students with ADHD Who: Sandra Rief, MA Description: Do the symptoms of ADHD get in the way of your students understanding and completing their school work? Do your students with ADHD face obstacles when it comes to staying on task for classroom assignments? Whether your students are resistant to writing or become overwhelmed with multistep math problems, Sandra Rief knows the “tricks” to help persevere past ADHD symptoms in the classroom. Her helpful “treats” involve techniques and strategies that are useful for both parents and teachers to help students with ADHD.

Electronic Registration: Opens March 1, 2010 http://www.montana.edu/cs/mbi This Year's Hot Topics: Parent/Family/Community Involvement Montana Schools – Best Practices Strand Targeted/Intensive Interventions Academic Supports Early Childhood Classroom Management Safe Schools Nutrition And much more!

Cases involving IDEA typically begin or end with the issuance of a prior written notice; either the school district has refused to initiate a service or proposed it, and parents disagree. Last week, the Ninth Circuit expanded this traditional framework.

Date: January 18, 2011, Tuesday Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Description: Dyslexia and Other Learning Differences Deciphered Event Type: Public Lecture Presenter: Elsie Johnson Location: Bozeman, MT Sponsor: Learning Options LLC Email:  elsie@thelearningoptions.com Contact: Elsie Johnson Telephone: 406-282-7416 Website: www.thelearningoptions.com Additional Information:  A free seminar entitled:  Dyslexia and Other Learning Differences Deciphered will be held at the Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street in the small conference room on Tuesday, the 11th of January 2011 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This seminar will introduce the finding of recent research on learning, and effective methods available to correct learning disabilities involving reading, writing, math, and attention focus skills.  This seminar is intended for parents of learning disabled children, adults who currently or in the past  struggle with learning differences, or anyone who wants to better understand the root cause of learning disabilities. Pre-registration required. Call or email to reserve seating and materials.

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.

Click here to download the flyer for this event (PDF) What: This is the fifth in a series of webinars for State Advisory Panel members, SEA staff in charge of the Advisory Panel, Parent Center staff, Lead Agency staff in charge of the Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC), ICC members, and other interested parties. The focus of the webinar will be a follow-up presentation to the OSEP Mega Conference on the new direction of the IFMS. The webinar will include a discussion of the Results Work and experiences of an Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) and a State Advisory Panel (SAP) in the OSEP verification process, including the new Results part of CIFMS. When: Friday, August 19, 2011 12:00pm Mountain Registration: To assess the Webinar on August 19, you will need the following information: To Join: http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/sap/ Call-in Number: 1-888-447-7153 Participant Code: 734277

Click here to pre-register for this event online What: At this conference, we value various, distinct groups coming together to learn and build capacity and collaboration. Are you… A family member? Come learn ways to increase family and school collaboration, and find out what strategies your children’s teachers will be using in the classroom so you can support participation at home, in school, and in the community! A general or special educator, or school professional? Participate and access innovative, research based educational strategies, relevant to a wide range of hot topics in education today, that will enhance learning for ALL your students. And, these practical strategies can be put into practice immediately in your classroom! An Administrator? Join us and learn how to lead your teachers to support all students to achieve. Learn strategies and programs to share with your staff as well as information on parent involvement, effective collaboration, and updates on the law. When: February 9-11, 2012 Where: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center Denver, Colorado

Click Here to Download Flyer for this Event (pdf file) What:Two day conference focused on improving student development and involvement in the transition process through innovative program structures. Participants will share ideas, plan for future OTIs, increase knowledge of effective secondary transition practices, learn how to enhance effectiveness of current transition education practices, and learn about new transition education instructional materials.  Click Here to Register Now When:November 2nd- 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)November 3rd- 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Where:Metro Technology Centers1900 Springlake DriveOklahoma City, OK 73111

Plan family involvement events for February 7–13, 2010, and apply for an $1,897 Award to support your PTA in opening school doors to all families.

f you are involved in the well-being of an infant, toddler, child, or youth with disabilities, you’ll find reading the exact language of IDEA both illuminating and important. In addition to being able to read it here online, you may also wish to download a full copy, print it out, and keep it handy.