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What:
Wraparound 101 When:
Apr. 24, 2013
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mountain Where:
Miles City, MT For more information contact:
Donna Marchington, M.Ed. LCPC
State Wraparound Coordinator-Central Region
201 1st Street South, Ste 3
Great Falls, MT 59405
406-454-6083 Office
406-868-8989 Cell
406-454-6087 Fax
DMarchington@mt.gov

Click here to submit questions online via the survey tool What: Andree Larose, Special Education Attorney will be presenting to the Butte PAK. If you are interested in getting information about special education procedures and the legal requirements surrounding student educational rights, we encourage you to attend. This is a great opportunity for parents, students, district staff, attorneys and providers to learn more about special education laws. Andree has extensive experience in the practice of civil rights law, in particular special education law. She has a long track record of successfully obtaining appropriate educational services for students with disabilities, both through settlement and litigation at administrative, district court and appellate court levels. Interested parties should submit their questions to Andree via an on-line survey tool. The purpose is to submit questions in advance of the meeting to help facilitate some of the discussions and to identify the most pressing concerns. If you plan on attending this meeting, please submit your questions via this survey tool. When: Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain Where: Business Development Center 305 West Mercury Street Butte, MT 59701 Contact: Stephanie Clement at Disability Rights Montana (406-449-2344)  Diana Tavary at Parents, Let's Unite for Kids at (406-439-5570)

Click here to register for this course - Course #2820 (Mar. 21) or Course #2911 (Apr. 18)
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Click here to view course report #2911 What:
Learn the basic skills to navigate a mobile device, resources to finding apps that support a K-12 curriculum and the basic troubleshooting skills needed to be successful with iPad use. When:
Friday, March 21, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mountain Where:
Target Range Elementary School
Computer Lab
4095 South Ave. West
Missoula MT, 59804 Cost:
$25.00 per person  

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What:
Mindfulness involves the practice of purposeful and immediate attention to feelings and behaviors in our personal and social lives. This means becoming aware of how present-moment experiences influence us. When we are mindfully healthy we demonstrate our ability to find balance in life by appropriately engaging within our current situation and environment, finding joy and contentment in the process and in the moment. Mindfulness practice encourages gifted and talented youth to use emotional intelligence skills more effectively as they face complex issues and conflicts in their lives. They learn to respond in thoughtful, heartfelt, kind and grateful ways to others. Healthy emotional development relates to children's heightened success in school, as well as to their improved relationships with friends and family. When:
Thursday, April 18, 2013
5:30 pm Mountain Cost:
$40.00 per person

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You must register with Kelly Melius 657-9728 as space is limited.

What:
Join Easter Seals Parent Support Group for Children With Special Needs for a night out at In Good Glazes where you can relax, create, and talk with other parents. If you are interested you must register,

When:
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
Free of charge

Registration:
If you are interested having staff attend the iPad Summit please send an email to ddoty@mt.gov with a listing of the staff who you wish to have attend. For each staff person we must have the following information: Name, email address, and position. Each summit is limited to 25 attendees. Dates and locations subject to change depending on interest level. What:
The iPad Summit consists of led discussion and Show and Share sessions. This is not a lecture day, everyone helps to teach and learn. Attendees must have an iPad and must be familiar with how to use it. Ideally, attendees are daily users who are looking for more information.  Attendees are typically speech-language providers and special education teachers/paraprofessionals. Psychologists and OT/PTs have also attended. Lunch is on-site and is provided by OPI. When/Where:
February 20, 2013 and March 21, 2013
9:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Billings, MT (Location to be determined) April 16 or 17, 2013
9:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Glendive and/or Glasgow (Location and dates to be determined based on level of interest) Travel assistance would be available from the MAEP for those traveling more than ~70 miles to attend the Summit. Cost:
Free Contact:
ddoty@mt.gov
Doug Doty, Statewide Coordinator
OPI Montana Autism Education Project
406-459-5303

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What:
Join us in San Antonio for the CEC 2013 Convention & Expo - the largest professional development event dedicated to special and gifted education. There, educators from around the world will discuss the most pressing issues in special and gifted education and share information in areas such as common core state standards; administration and supervision; autism spectrum disorders; emotional and behavior disorders and supports; instructional strategies for math, reading, and science; policy; technology; and response to intervention. The CEC Convention & Expo offers hundreds of educational sessions conducted by leading experts and endless opportunities to network with others working with children and youth with exceptionalities and their families. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about new and pending legislation and explore cutting-edge products and services in the exhibit hall. When/Where:
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 East Market Street  San Antonio, TX 78205
San Antonio, Texas
April 3-6, 2013 Contact:
Click here for any questions or concerns

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What:
It's that time of year again! The time to come together as a group to learn, share stories, and network with others. Pathfinder Parent Center has put a twist on the 2013 Pathfinder Parent Center Parent Involvement Conference by partnering up with DPI's Secondary Transition conference to get the 2013 Secondary Transition Parent Involvement Conference. Details regarding the speakers and agenda are still in the works. When:
April 11-13, 2013
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central on the 11th and 12th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Central on the 13th Where:
Seven Seas Hotel
2611 Old Red Trail
Mandan, ND 58554 Cost:
Registration fee for all 3 days is $65.00
Registration fee for single days is $25.00 Contact:
To apply for Parent Stipends or a Display/Informational Booth please call the Pathfinder Parent Center at 1-800-245-5840  

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What:
With both supplier and clinician under tighter and tighter time constraints, it is so easy to jump into an assessment part way, skipping over critical steps that provide a successful outcome for the client. It is tempting to quickly size up a client and begin matching products to apparent need. A thorough assessment starts at the beginning, literally, by carefully reviewing client and team goals and the etiology of specific positioning challenges before jumping to product options. Bring your thinking cap and be ready for some interactive problem-solving! When:
Monday, April 15, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain Cost:
$28 for RESNA Members, $40 for Non-Members (0.1 RESNA CEUs)

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What:
This webinar focuses on the implementation of the intervention plan once solutions are agreed upon by the user and the team providing care. Participants will be exposed to issues related to AT abandonment. The presentation will also feature concepts related to training, documentation, and methods for evaluating outcomes. When:
Monday, April 22, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain Cost:
$28 for RESNA Members, $40 for Non-Members (0.1 RESNA CEUs)

What:
The 3rd Annual Real Life Fair in Butte is a place where parents of individuals with disabilities can connect with product and service vendors which can help provide a smooth transition process from high school into adulthood. Vendor tables are free of charge. When:
Thursday, April 18, 2013
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Where:
Butte High School
401 S Wyoming St.
Butte, MT 59701 Contact:
Cassie Weightman, IL Specialist - Montana Independent Living Project
3475 Monroe, Suite 100
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4834 or cweightman@milp.us

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What:
Keynote on Tuesday afternoon - John Pavao, State of Montana Diversity Program Coordinator
Public Health Keynote Wednesday - Karen Ray "Collaboration in Public Health"
More than 12 concurrent breakout sessions. Trade show highlighting public health services and products. A motivational closing session on Thursday.

When:
April 16 - 18, 2013 Where:
Holiday inn Downtown by the Park
200 S Pattee St.
Missoula, MT 59802 More Information:
Contact Gail at gailb@mt.net or call 406-442-4141

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What:
This conference will discuss the application, assesment, and features of various assistive technologies, and should be attended by rehabilitation and education professionals working with Assistive Technology including Suppliers, Technologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Rehabilitation Engineers, Educators and others interested in assistive technology. See registration page for full syllabus and details. When:
April 25, 26, 2013 Where:
New England Assistive Technology Resource and Education Center at Oak Hill
33 Coventry Street
Hartford, CT 06112 Cost:
RESNA member $350, Nonmember $465, Student $315 (RESNA is authorized by IACET to offer 1.4 CEUs for this program.)

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What:
Join MHA of MT and the numerous mental health system stakeholders in a day at the Capitol. In the true spirit of education and advocacy for the Mental Health of adults and children in Montana, MHA invites Montana Legislators to learn about Mental Health issues and meet mental health system stakeholders. Mental Health stakeholders will have display tables and there will be lunch. Please pass this message along to others. In previous years, the day at the Capitol has had a large interest by Legislators and good participation by mental health system stakeholders.

When:
Friday, April 5, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Where:
Capitol Building Rotunda
1301 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601 Contact:
Mental Health America of Montana at (406) 587-7774

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What:
This workshop will employ the "Many Birds Approach" from the Framework for Implementation of Indian Education for All (IEfA) to support teachers as they develop understanding of IEfA contexts and content, while addressing the skills and concepts required to implement the Montana Common Core Standards. Teachers will leave with a dozen new strategies for close analytic reading practiced in the context of some of the highly developed, and Common Core aligned, IEfA Language Arts, Social Studies and Science lessons. Strategies practiced can be taken the next day into the classroom. Demonstrations will span multiple grade levels and content areas and will be debriefed through the lens of the MCCS and the Framework's approach to integration. If you are looking for a way to jump start your implementation of the Common Core Standards and IEfA, this is the workshop of YOU.  This workshop is available free for MSUB students.

When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
8:30 am registration
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (lunch is on your own) Where:
Montana State University Billings, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$50.00 - MSUB Students get in free. 6 OPI Renewal Credits Contact:
John Keener, MRESA3 Project Coordinator
(406)-657-1743 or mailto:%20john.keene

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What:
75 cents from every pint (of beer) sold benefits a local charity or community project. Sponsored by Tamarack Brewing Company. The April 16th event proceeds go to PLUK. When:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mountain Where:
Tamarack Brewing Company
231 W. Front Street
Missoula, MT 59801  

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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

Real Life Fair- April 30, 2013 - Missoula - for juniors and senior students with disabilities, their teachers and parents. Info coming soon...