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What:
Easter Seals-Goodwill is offering a series of classes using Michelle Garcia Winner's "Think Social!" curriculum to help kids ages 9-14 who need extra support in learning and practicing social skills. Group leaders include people with backgrounds in P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters), social work, special education, and one-on-one work with kids of ranging abilities. Participants will:

* Increase confidence and positive self-esteem
* Improve communication & listening skills
* Practice everyday etiquette & social skills
* Learn to work with others
* Enhance coping skills
* Learn to manage conflict When:
April 17 - June 5, 2013
Each Wednesday at 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Mountain Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill Children's Services
800 Kensington, Suite 100
Missoula, MT 59801 Cost:
$200.00

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What:
Easter Seals-Goodwill is offering a series of classes using Michelle Garcia Winner's "Think Social!" curriculum to help kids ages 8-13 who need extra support in learning and practicing social skills. Participants will Increase confidence and positive self-esteem, Improve communication & listening skills, Practice everyday etiquette & social skills, Learn to work with others, Enhance coping skills, and Learn to manage conflict. Group leaders include people with backgrounds in P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters), social work, special education, and one-on-one work with kids of ranging abilities.

When:
February 5 - March 27, 2013
Boys Ages 8-13: Wednesdays 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Mountain
Girls Ages 8-13: Thursdays 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Mountain

Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill Children's Services
800 Kensington, Suite 100
Missoula, MT 59801

Cost:
Cost for the 8-week session is $200.

To register contact Kelly Melius at kellym@esgw.org or call 406-657-9728 What:
Easter Seals-Goodwill is offering a series of classes using Michelle Garcia Winner's THINK SOCIAL! curriculum to help kids ages 9-14 who need extra support in learning and practicing social skills. Participants will increase confidence and positive self esteem, learn to work with others, improve communication and listening skills, enhance coping skills, practice everyday ettiquete and social skills, and learn to manage conflict.   When:
Feb 6 - Mar 27, 2013
Wednesdays 5 - 6:30pm  Contact:
Billings - 406-252-9600 - Kelly
Missoula - 406-850-2977 - Audrey
Cost:
For the 8-week session the cost is $200.

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What:
Social Communication Skills are vital to school and life success. There is compelling evidence that all children can benefit from direct instruction in specific social communication skills. This presentation describes the developmental sequences of social communication skills along with effective instructional methods that teach children expected behaviors and give them "words" they can use to interact in socially appropriate ways. Strategies that provide opportunities to model, reinforce and re-teach these important skills will be described and practiced. Techniques will be provided that involve families, which makes the impact of learning these skills very powerful.
Participants will be able to: Describe the developmental sequences of social communication skills. Use effective techniques to teach social communication skills to young children. Enhance strategies to facilitate pro-social behavior in young children. Target Audience: General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Agency Personnel, Parents and others who work with young children When/Where:
Nov. 6, 2012 - Hampton Inn, Great Falls, MT
Nov. 7, 2012 - Duck Inn (Vineyard Room), Havre, MT Contact:
Aileen Couch, Coordinator
REGION II CSPD
PO Box 7791
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Fax (406) 265-8460
Email - cspd@havre.k12.mt.us

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What:
This webinar will provide strategies to support the social-emotional development of a child with and without disabilities, build emotional vocabulary and positive communication skills. Participants will learn about the Kimochis® Keys to to Communication. These Keys help children to listen, speak and act in ways that promote positive behavior and social interactions. Research shows that developing social and emotional skills improves academic performance and prevents problem behavior. Developing these skills helps kids communicate, team up effectively with others and manage emotions like anger and discouragement and ultimately learn how to motivate themselves to cope with the everyday life.
When:
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
10:00-11:00am MST Contact:
Call: April Anguiano at 773-528-5766 ext. 402 or Email: aanguiano@lekotek.org

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What:
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

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What:
This workshop will provide school professionals* with specific knowledge and skills on how to implement a social skills group for children with ASD and related disorders that is evidence-based, data-driven, inexpensive, and engaging for children.  The workshop is interactive and participants will role play and practice the skills throughout the day.

When:
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mountain

Where:
Hampton Inn
2301 14th St SW
Great Falls, MT 59404

Cost:
No cost

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What:
The social communication and social thinking needs of individuals on the Autism Spectrum are often the most challenging aspects of parenting, treating and teaching this population. This workshop will address numerous intervention strategies highlighting methods and materials available from leading experts in the area of social language. The presenters will provide detailed information, video demonstrations and materials that will enhance the attendee's abilities to help children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome improve social interaction, perspective taking and other Theory of Mind issues. Intended Audience: Parents Speech language pathologists Occupational therapists Physical therapists Educators Family support specialists Paraprofessionals Nurses Pediatricians. When:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
8:30am - 12:45pm Mountain | Registration 8:00-8:30 Where:
Montana State University Billings
College of Education, Room 122
Billings, MT Contact:
Debra Miller, Region III CSPD
406-657-2072 | dmiller@msubillings.edu

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What:
Easter Seals-Goodwill is offering a series of classes using Michelle Garcia Winner's "Think Social!" curriculum to help kids ages 9-14 who need extra support in learning and practicing social skills. Group leaders include people with backgrounds in P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters), social work, special education, and one-on-one work with kids of ranging abilities. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for kids to explore and learn about our social world together!

When/Where:
Friday's from July 19 to August 16, 2013
Varying times and locations in Missoula, MT
View Kids Connect summer session times and dates

Cost:
Cost for the 8-week session is $200.

Contact:
Abbey Hood at abigailh@esgw.org or call 406-217-8768.

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What:
Presented by Meghan Murphy, Erin Anderson, and Sarah Ahlm, This webinar will include information on different types of play with examples, explanations of play development and the correlation to academic success. The webinar will also cover how play relates to social skills and will provide techniques for teaching play to promote social skills.

When:
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain Cost:
$30 CEU-Credit
$25 Non-Credit

Notes:
You will need a computer with Internet access to participate. Apple computers are not compatible with GoToMeeting.

The National Lekotek Center will send certificates of completion to attendees for CEU credits. It is the responsibility of the individual to submit certificates to accrediting organizations.

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What:
A series of classes using the "Think Social" Curriculum to help kids ages 9-14 who need extra support. Participants will increase confidence and self-esteem, learn to work with other, improve communication and listening skills, enhance coping skills, practice etiquette and social skills, and learn to manage conflict. Two groups are available, one for all boys and one for all girls.

When:
Wednesdays between September 25, - November 13th, 2013
4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Mountain

Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill
800 Kensington, Suite 100
Missoula, MT 59801

Cost and Registration:
$200.00 for the entire 8 week session
To register contact Abby Hood at abigailh@esgw.org or call 406-217-8768

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What:
A series of classes using the "Think Social" Curriculum to help kids ages 9-14 who need extra support. Participants will increase confidence and self-esteem, learn to work with other, improve communication and listening skills, enhance coping skills, practice etiquette and social skills, and learn to manage conflict. Two groups are available, one for all boys and one for all girls.

When:
Thursdays between September 26, - November 14th, 2013
4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Mountain

Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill
800 Kensington, Suite 100
Missoula, MT 59801

Cost and Registration:
$200.00 for the entire 8 week session
To register contact Abby Hood at abigailh@esgw.org or call 406-217-8768

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What:
The social communication and social thinking needs of individuals on the Autism Spectrum are often the most challenging aspects of parenting, treating and teaching this population. This workshop will address numerous intervention strategies highlighting methods and materials available from leading experts in the area of social language. The presenters will provide detailed information, video demonstrations and materials that will enhance the attendee's abilities to help children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome improve social interaction, perspective taking and other Theory of Mind issues. Intended Audience: Parents, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, family support specialists, paraprofessionals, nurses, and pediatricians. When:
Thursday, February 21, 2013
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mountain
Registration 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Where:
Central Montana Education Center
773 Airport Road, Room 2
Lewistown, MT 59457 Cost:
$25.00 non refundable Contact:
dmiller@msubillings.edu
Debra Miller, Region III CSPD
(406) 657-2072  

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

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Easter Seals will be conducting two social skills groups for ages 8-12 and 13-16. The groups are based off of Michelle Garcia Winner's "Think Social!" curriculum and are designed around meeting each child's individual needs using their strengths and areas of special interest as a starting point. When:
February 6th - March 30th, 2013
Ages 8-12: Wednesdays 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Mountain
Ages 13-16: Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill Children's Services
800 Kensington, Suite 100,
Missoula, MT 59801 Cost:
$200.00 for 8 week session Contact:
For additional information and to register, please contact
Abbey Hood at abigailh@esgw.org or call 406-217-8768

Registration 8:00 - 8:30am What:
The social communication and social thinking needs of individuals on the Autism Spectrum are often the most challenging aspects of parenting, treating and teaching this population. This workshop will address numerous intervention strategies highlighting methods and materials available from leading experts in the area of social language. The presenters will provide detailed information, video demonstrations and materials that will enhance the attendee's abilities to help children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome improve social interaction, perspective taking and other Theory of Mind issues. When/Where:
Nov 1, 2012
MSUB COE RM 122
Billings, Mt
8:30 - 12:45 Contact:
Debra Miller,
Region III CSPD,
657-2072,
dmiller@msubillings.edu

Click here to register for this webinar What:
Puberty can bring a whole new set of challenges and special circumstances to consider. This forum aims to give parents, caregivers, and those other involved in the care of children with Autism insights on: Successful strategies for implementing a social skills group Special considerations when preparing for puberty Parental concerns during puberty When:
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
10:00am-11:00am Mountain