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Join us to connect, exchange, and grow at the CEC 2011 Convention & Expo — the largest professional development event dedicated to special and gifted education. You won’t want to miss this chance to further your professional growth.
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30th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law - Washington -... - 0 views
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Register now for this premier regional conference on special education and the law. Learn from special education law experts from around the country, build professional relationships and network with colleagues, stay current on recent legal decisions and interpretations of special education law and litigation and expand your knowledge on emerging legal issues and trends.
When:
October 7-9, 2013
Where:
Yakima Convention Center
10 North 8th Street
Yakima, Washington 98901-2515
Cost:
$495.00 Per person
Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo 2011 - National Harbor, MD - April... - 0 views
SAMHSA 2013 Annual Conference, Why Wellness Works: Breakthroughs and Pathways to Whole ... - 0 views
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Click here for more details and to register online Click here for scholarship information and application What: Mental Health America's 2013 Annual Conference is designed to provide a wide variety of educational and networking opportunities for a diverse group of individuals and organizations who are working to: develop and promote behavioral health integration, inclusion of wellness strategies in community public education efforts, and engage in promoting recovery for people with mental illnesses, co-occurring disorders and the community at large. A Health & Wellness Expo featuring health screenings, healthy living demonstrations, and community resources Facilitator-led health and wellness activities offered throughout the conference Speakers from across the country at keynotes and wellness-focused breakout sessions The Clifford Beers Awards Dinner recognizing successful and promising health and wellness programs and services When/Where: June 5th - 8th, 2013 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745 Click here for cost information
2012 Annual Conference Childhood Trauma - Great Falls - Sept. 28, 2012 - 0 views
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Join us for education and training on childhood trauma at the Mansfield Convention Center in Great Falls, MT. Remember, abuse casts a shadow the length of a lifetime. When:
Friday, September 28th 2012 Where:
Mansfield Convention Center
Great Falls, MT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) 2012 Convention & Expo - Denver, CO - April 11-1... - 0 views
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Click here to register now! What:The Council for Exception Children (CEC) invites you to join them for a premier professional development event dedicated to special and gifted education. Attending the convention, you will: Participate in the many rich opportunities to learn and engage in dialogue about the fields most important topics including: teacher effectiveness, universal design for learning, collaboration, response to intervention, evidence-based instructional strategies, common core state standards, restraint and seclusion, alternative school, autism, mental health, classroom management, and more. Network with inernationally-renowned experts in special education and discuss the latest research and most promising instructional strategies. Investigate new career opportunities with onsite recruiters and more! When:April 11-14, 2012 (Wed.- Sat.) Where:Colordado Convention Center, Denver, COFor more information visit here!
Youth in Transition Conference - Billings - Nov. 6-8, 2013 - 0 views
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MYT is an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, case managers and others to network, explore resources, and discover pathways to meaningful futures! During the conference, there will be a Real Life Fair with vendors representing education, independent living, recreation, employment, and other supportive services. Presenters will include well known keynotes as well as Montanans who have themselves gone through the transition process and can offer insight, guidance and support. A youth track will also be provided to start youth on their own individualized transition journey.
When:
Novemeber 6-8, 2013
Where:
Billings Hotel and Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Ln.
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
$75.00 per person, group and single day rates available.
Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Schools: A CEC/CCBD Collaborative Webinar - Webinar... - 1 views
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You can begin registration here! What:Participate in this webinar to hear Reece Peterson, Joe Ryan, and Michael Rozalski discuss the latest information on the legislative, policy, and practice issues concerning restraint and seclusion. Federal legislation is pending that, if passed, will regulate the use of physical restraint and seclusion in school settings. The webinar will also provide an overview of the content that will be covered in more detail in the strand on restraint and seclusion at the CEC Convention & Expo in Denver in April.Federal legislation is pending that, if passed, would regulate the use of physical restraint and seclusion procedures for students in school settings. This webinar will discuss the legislative, policy, and practice issues that have arisen because of the deaths and injuries of students due to these procedures. The webinar will provide an overview of the content that will be covered in more detail during the strand on restraint and seclusion at the CEC Convention & Expo in April 2012. Participants will be able to: Identify current laws, policies, and guidelines governing the use of physical restraint and seclusion procedures in school settings. Understand the lack of knowledge in many schools of the underlying ethical and moral problems and the role the media may play in covering abusive incidents. Identify recommendations for “best practice” in using these procedures, including training needs and the use of prevention and de-escalation strategies. When:March 8, 20122:00 pm - 3:00 pm MTContact:CECPhone: 888-232-7733 TTY: 866-915-5000
MSHA 2011 Fall Convention - Helena - Oct. 20-21, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to download the full flyer with registration information (PDF)(Registration must be received by 10-7-2011) What: The Montana Speech - Language - Hearing Association is an organization of professionally trained and Montana licensed Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists working in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, neonatal care units, schools and private practices across Montana. The MSHA 2011 Fall Convention is an opportunity to participate in sessions, lead by professional Speech Pathologists and Audiologists. Speakers include: Jane Kitson (Speech Pathologist) Paula Kitzenberg (Speech Pathologist) Valarie Zimmer (Speech Pathologist) Audrey Pierce-Seeley (Speech Pathologist) Tabitha Parent Buck, Au.D. (Audiologist) Dr. Al Yonovitz (Audiologist) Dr. Peter Von Doersten (Audiologist) When: October 20-21, 2011 Where: Best Western Great Northern Hotel Helena, MT Click here to register online for this conference
9th Annual Autism Conference - Washington - Aug 13, 14, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Mark your calendar for the 9th annual autism conference, presented by Kadlec Neuroligical Resource Center, featuring "Social Stories" by Carol Gray.
When:
August 13-14, 2013
Where:
Three Rivers Convention Center
7016 W. Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Cost:
$195.00 per person
All Children Can Read: A Literacy Website Parents Need to Visit - Webinar - May 23, 2013 - 0 views
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To join the webinar connect your browser to:
http://hknc.adobeconnect.com/nfadb-1
(No registrtion required)
When you enter the Adobe room, you will be prompted for a call back number. Enter your phone number and Adobe will call you. If you are at a phone with an extension dial 1-866-244-8528 - Participant Code: 219009
What:
Literacy is more than conventional reading and writing. Take a tour of a website designed for children with combined vision and hearing loss and other complex learning challenges. This webinar will discuss Strategies, Resources and Examples that can be used at home, at school and in the community. If these strategies are embedded in daily instruction and interactions, children with complex needs can achieve greater progress and success.For those who may have previously visited website, be sure to join the webinar to learn about the new content that has been added.
When:
Thursday, May 23, 2013
To accommodate schedules, this 90 minute webinar will be held twice in one day.
Day: 12:30pm Mountain or Evening: 5:30pm Mountain
Cost:
This webinar is free. Adobe continually updates the Connect suite. Prior to the meeting, please run the this meeting test and follow any instructions as needed.
http://hknc.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
Wired Wednesdays!!! - Billings, MT - Many Dates - 0 views
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Creating A Google Website
October 24th, 2012
5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 In this series of classes Ronda McManus will explore how to create and maintain a workable website using Google Tools. Websites can be created for a personal digital portfolio, a classroom, or a business. Participants will learn how to use many Google tools such as calendar, documents, presentation, and forms and how to incorporate them into a workable website. Ronda will cover each Google tool and give participants an opportunity to develop content that will be utilized to develop a website at the end of the series. Click here to register for Google Docs
Google Docs
November 7, 2012
5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 Google Docs is a suite of products that lets you create different kinds of online documents, work on them in real time with other people, and store your documents and your other files -- all online, and all for free. Learn how to create various documents, presentations, drawings, spreadsheets, and forms. In addition, learn how to use Google Docs professionally in teaching and in collaboration with colleagues, from making Digital Kits to using forms to survey parent and student interests. Click here to register for Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
December 5, 2012 5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 Participants will have an opportunity to learn and use a variety of
Assistive Technology Conference - Orlando, FL - ATIA 2013 - January 30 - February 2, 2013 - 0 views
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5 Easy Ways to Register:
You will be prompted enter your coupon code. Enter the code: APD3 Online at: https://s3.goeshow.com/atia/orlando/2013/attendee_registration.cfm E-mail: Download registration form from: http://www.atia.org/downloadREG13 , complete and email to registration@atia.org Mail: Download registration form from: http://www.atia.org/downloadREG13, complete and mail to: ATIA - Registration, 8324 Solutions Center, Chicago, IL 60677-8003 Fax: Download registration form from: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001mVd0KwrVyK4Np5fsq
Montana Autism Education Project Presents: Rudy Simone - Multiple Locations - Multiple ... - 0 views
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The Montana Autism Education Project of the Office of Public Instruction is proud to present Rudy Simone in four FREE presentations in Montana. Ms. Simone is the author of three books on Asperger syndrome, all best-sellers: Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's on the Job: Must-Have Advice for People with Asperger's or High-Functioning Autism, and their Employers, Educators, and Advocates 22 Things a Woman Must Know if She Loves a Man with Asperger Syndrome Ms. Simone will be in Billings, Helena and Missoula and Kalispell for a FREE presentation on the above topics. Pre-registration is required to attend, please register below. A separate registration is required for each person attending. When/Where: Wednesday, April 25th -- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Billings Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane
Billings MT
Thursday, April 26th -- 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gateway Center
1710 National Avenue
Helena, MT
Friday, April 27th -- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel Edgewater
100 Madison Avenue
Missoula, MT
Health Care Reform: What it Means to You - Multiple Locations - Aug. 23 & 30, 2012 - 0 views
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The new health care reform laws have immediate and long-term impacts on Montana businesses and citizens. Please join us for an educational session and discussion regarding how you can make the new health care reform laws work for you and your community. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, August 23, 2012:
C'Mon Inn
6139 East Valley Center Road
Bozeman, MT
9:00 - 10:30am Mountain Billings Hotel and Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane
Billings, MT
2:30 - 4:00pm Mountain Thursday, August 30, 2012:
Holiday Inn
400 10th Ave.
Great Falls, MT
9:00 - 10:30am Mountain Hilton Garden Inn
3720 N. Reserve Street
Missoula, MT
3:00 - 4:30pm Mountain
Mark your calendar: Dare to Dream - South Dakota - June 8 to 10, 2014 - 0 views
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The mission of the biennial Dare to Dream Conference is to provide people with disabilities and others an opportunity to gain knowledge, enhance skills, develop friendships and have fun! If you are a parent or caretaker of a person with a disability or have a disability of any kind, you won't want to miss this informative, uplifting and fun event!
When:
June 8 to 10, 2014
Where:
Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center
1400 8th Ave. NW
Aberdeen, SD 57401
More information to be released in the future
ATIA conference - Orlando, FL - Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2014 - 0 views
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ATIA 2014 Orlando Conference. You'll be able to network with hundreds of colleagues, attend educational sessions spanning the breadth and depth of assistive technology. The foremost learning and networking event for professionals, parents, and students in the field of Assistive Technology (AT). The biggest names and companies in AT will be there as well.
When:
January 29 - February 1, 2014
Where:
Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center
8101 World Center Dr.
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 238-8000
Cost:
$550.00 per person, some discounts available.
NFB - National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program - 0 views
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Each year at its national convention in July, the NFB gives a broad array of thirty scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.
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In addition to a scholarship, each winner will receive assistance to attend the 2010 National Federation of the Blind Annual Convention in July, providing an excellent opportunity for high level networking with active blind persons in many, many different professions and occupations.
Convention Family Scholarship Program - Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf ... - 0 views
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AG Bell recognizes that young families with a child who is deaf have extra financial pressures. We are pleased to offer the Family Scholarship Program for deserving families who have never attended an AG Bell Convention to access information and network with other families.
Real Life Fair - Red Lodge - Mar. 12, 2013 - 0 views
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Families of children with disabilities struggle to coordinate service providers during the transition process. Transportation is a significant barrier to many. Yellowstone-West/Carbon County Special Services Cooperative and CSPD Region III will be hosting a Real Life Fair at Red Lodge High School, with the intention of bringing a variety of service providers together under one roof. All Yellowstone-West/Carbon County and Eastern Yellowstone Special Service Cooperative families of children with disabilities in grades 7-12 will be invited to attend.
There will be an open commons area where organizations can set up tables with displays, and classrooms are available for short presentations. Service providers who wish to participate are encouraged to contact Libby Johnson as soon as possible using the contact information provided below. When:
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mountain Where:
Red Lodge High School
East 2nd Street
Red Lodge, MT 59068 Cost:
Free. There is no cost to either the families or the presenters. Contact:
Libby Johnson
Red Lodge High School
Special Education Teacher
PO Box 1090
Red Lodge, MT. 59068
(406) 446-1903
libby_johnson@redlodge.k12.mt.us
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:
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