Click here to registerWhat:A conference about the best practices and cross cultural responses to child abuse and neglect. Sponsored and hosted by the Child and Family Services program, Blackfeet Nation.
Registration fee: $100.00 per person
When:November 30th, thru December 2nd, 2011Where:Hilton Garden Inn2520 14th St SWGreat Falls, MT406-452-1000
Contact: Loretta Rex or Alane Calflooking @ 406-338-5171 or 406-338-5181
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Salish Kootenai College: Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Program - 0 views
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Salish Kootenai College (Montana) S299A 120078 The Transitions Project will provide interventions at two points in a child's life - prekindergarten and high school. The Transitions Project will be implemented on the Flathead Reservation in Montana. The preschool component will implement a three and four year old, culturally appropriate active learning High/Scope curriculum program to prepare them for successful entry into kindergarten. This project collaborates with a Bureau funded tribal school - Two Eagle River School, where the Transitions Secondary component will serve high school students to provide an intensive one-on-one college preparatory coaching program. The goal is to increase college readiness skills and support high school graduation. Number of participants: 40 Preschool children and 30 High school students Contact:
Joelfre Grant
58138 Highway 93
Pablo, Montana 59855
Phone: 406-675-8475
Joining Together to Protect Our Children - Great Falls - Nov 30th thru Dec 2nd, 2011 - 1 views
2013 MtAEYC Conference: Honoring Our Children - Helena - Oct. 25-26, 2013 - 0 views
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The Helena Chapter of Montana Association for Education of Young Children is having a conference for Early Childhood Professionals across the state. The conference will provide education for those who work in the early childhood field. The education is focused on: Honoring Our Children : culture in working with young children.
When:
October 25 - 26, 2013
Where:
Red Lion Colonial Hotel
2301 Colonial Dr.
Helena, MT 59601
Cost:
$150.00 per person full conference or $75.00 single day fee
Classroom Behavior and Wellness Series: At Risk Kids - Billings - Nov. 5, 2013 - 0 views
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Through years of researching, evaluating, treating, and coaching youth and adults, Dr. Fruge' and Dr. Green-Fruge' have developed an innovative program called Preparing the Mind for Success and Competition (PMSC), which is primarily focused on At-Risk youth and young adults. Dr. Fruge' and Dr. Green-Fruge' will present their preliminary research on this innovative program and its practical application. The goal of the workshop is to provide attendants with a Functional Cultural Context to understand and navigate common challenges faced when working with At-Risk youth. Attendants will be introduced to training and psycho-therapeutic approaches to support At-Risk youth in their transition to adulthood and success.
When:
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
No cost
When Rocks Listen and Wind Whispers: Connecting Then and Now - Billings - Oct. 29, 2013 - 0 views
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How can controversy help students' thinking become deeper? In a living culture how do traditions continue? Participants will look at the controversy surrounding the auction of Chief Joseph's War Shirt. Compare Bently Spang's contemporary story "The War Shirt" with Chief Joseph's War Shirt. Participants will look at the benefits of using primary sources and photographs in the classroom. This Indian Education for All workshop is an excellent introduction into the use of primary sources for all grade levels.
When:
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
$50.00 per person, No charge for subscribers.
Free One Day Guided Group Discussion on the Independent Living Movement - Missoula - Oc... - 0 views
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A Free One Day Guided Group Discussion on the Independent Living Movement - Missoula - Oct. 7, 2010 Connect with others. Culture begins with a common history, come share your stories and learn about others, locally and nationally. Become a part of Disability Culture. If interested in attending, Contact Mary Olson at Summit Independent Living Center by October 1st, 2010: molson@summitilc.org or 728-1630
Native Games in Schools & Colleges - Missoula - Aug. 9-10, 2010 - 0 views
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Int. Traditional Games Society, founded in 1997 by Tribal College Presidents and Cultural Directors of Montana and Southern Alberta. Through the research, resurrection, and restoration of traditional games to Plains Indians tribal cultures, the Traditional Games Society has discovered a window to the past practices of educating American Indian youth for mental, physical, social, and spiritual survival. Many of those old time games are just as relevant for survival in the modern world. 200 years ago, the survival of American Indian families, bands, clans, and tribes depended on the youth learning survival skills from older tribal members.
Coaching for Transformation to Inclusive Practices - Webinar - Mar. 19, 2010 - 0 views
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Sign up now to attend a free webinar on Friday, March 19 at 1pm MST on how to coach teachers and staff members to create a school culture that serves all students. This one-hour session will include a link to download the NIUSI-LeadScape framework for cognitive, culturally responsive coaching and will help you move your coaching from a problem-solving model to strategic capacity building that will change the way teachers and staff understand their work.
UIC professor expands role in arts and culture for people with disabilities - chicagotr... - 0 views
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Carrie Sandahl talks about Chicago with the wide-eyed wonder of a newcomer. She's enthralled by the cultural energy, the varieties of educational programs for kids and families and the on-going opportunities for new talent, especially artists with disabilities.
Native Games in Schools & Colleges - Missoula - August 9-10, 2010 - 0 views
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Int. Traditional Games Society, founded in 1997 by Tribal College Presidents and Cultural Directors of Montana and Southern Alberta. Through the research, resurrection, and restoration of traditional games to Plains Indians tribal cultures, the Traditional Games Society has discovered a window to the past practices of educating American Indian youth for mental, physical, social, and spiritual survival.
Youth M.O.V.E Montana - 0 views
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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.
Transforming School Counseling in Montana: Level I Training - Billings - Multiple Dates... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this event What: This three hour training is designed for counselor/administrator teams to work together to learn the basic principles of the Montana School Counseling Program Model. The training will include roles and responsibilities of counselors and administrators within the program and steps for implementation of the Model. Participants will have an outline of an implementation plan and be able to begin the implementation process. The goal is to provide high-quality, Level I training for Montana school counselors and administrators. Participants will learn the tools to: establish a school counseling program as an integral component of the school?s academic missions; ensure students have access to counseling services; identify and deliver the knowledge and skills acquired in the Academic, Career, and personal/Social Domains; promote specific guidelines and strategies to engage culturally different students/parents in counseling and the educational process; and, sponsor a culturally appropriate approach to counseling that is aligned with the spirit and intent of IEFA. Where: Montana State University - Billings College of Education Building, Room 122 Billings, MT Scheduled Trainings: March 11, 2011 9:00am-12:00pm April 1, 2011 9:00am-12:00pm April 13, 2011 9:00am-12:00pm Cost: http://www.msubillings.edu/smart/training/schoolcounseling.htm There are no fees for this training but registration is required. Mileage reimbursement will be paid for those outside of the Billings area.
FCTD | April 2011 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity & AAC Technology: Immersion Is th... - 0 views
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“Vive la difference!” is proving to be the appropriate motto for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and other professionals providing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) support to children of culturally diverse families.
First autistic 'Miss America' contestant - 0 views
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When the "2013 Miss America Competition" airs on ABC this Saturday, Miss Montana Alexis Wineman will be the first autistic competitor in the pageant's history.Wineman was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder and borderline Asperger's syndrome at age 11. She told Time in an interview that her foray into the world of beauty pageants started as a "last-minute way to pay for college." "Around high school graduation, I realized I was the fourth child in my family to go to college, and there was no money left for me," she said. "I asked my mom about different ways to get scholarships, and she mentioned the Miss Montana competition, thinking I’d never go for it. But I did, and I won."
Autism: a Q&A with Uta Frith | OUPblog - 0 views
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We spoke to Uta Frith, author of Autism: A Very Short Introduction and asked her about diagnosis, the perceived links between autism and genius, and how autism is portrayed in culture. Autism was not identified before the 1940s. Weren’t there any autistic people before this? Autism was not a new phenomenon starting in the middle of the 20th century, but it needed people like Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger to point out the striking constellation of poor social communication and stereotypic behaviours for others to see it too. Clinicians used the terms ‘infantile’ or ‘early childhood autism’ and located it among the neglected population of children who were born ‘mentally deficient’. Gradually clinicians became aware that most of this neglected population showed similar problems in varying degrees, and that specialist services were needed to educate children who could not communicate appropriately. They embraced the idea of the autism spectrum. So, just as there has been an increase in the autism spectrum diagnosis, there has been a corresponding decrease in the diagnosis of mental retardation.
7 Disabled People Making History Through Visibility | Care2 Causes - 0 views
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Disability is often treated as something that should be hidden away, an object of secrets and shame. When it is visible, it’s unfortunately common to see it handled as the source of pity porn; disability is presented as something tragic that is supposed to evoke pity and sorrow. Here are seven notable people bucking the trend when it comes to disability and visibility — they may be disabled, but it’s not the sum total of who they are, and they’ve got way too much on their plates to have time for pity parties.
Babble.com: 8 Things I Wish Your Kids Knew About Autism - 0 views
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April is known as Autism Awareness Month, but this year there's a movement to re-brand it Autism Acceptance Month. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), an advocacy group for and by people with autism, is calling for April to be a "celebration of Autistic culture and community." For me, this resonates a lot more than Autism Awareness Month. I'm already very much aware of autism. Two of my four kids have Asperger's syndrome, and I've been living and breathing autism awareness for quite some time now. So have my husband, our two kids with ASDs, their siblings, our entire extended family, and our friends.
Importance of Home Language Series - Head Start - 0 views
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School readiness and school success for children who are dual language learners are tied directly to mastery of their home language. This series of handouts is designed to provide staff and families with basic information on topics related to children learning two or more languages. They emphasize the benefits of being bilingual, the importance of maintaining home language, and the value of becoming fully bilingual. These easy-to-read resources highlight important information that every adult living or working with young dual language learners should know.
Cochlear Implants Redefine What It Means To Be Deaf : NPR - 0 views
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There was a time when a child born deaf had few choices. For more than a century, the only option for parents was to send their son or daughter away to a boarding school for the deaf. There, the children and the schools thrived in the shadows, embracing a distinct culture of silent communication. Recent advances in medicine and technology are now reshaping what it means to be deaf in America. Children who could never hear a sound are now adults who can hear everything. That's having a dramatic impact on the nation's historic deaf schools as well as the lives of people.
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Alaina Buffalo Spirit began her journey as a self-taught artist in 2004. It was through the tragic loss of her only son that Alaina found solace in art. She was chosen as the 2010 Featured Artist of the Great Falls Indian Art Show in Great Falls, as well as a One-Woman Art Show at the Uprising Gallery in Bozeman in 2011. Most recently, Alaina was chosen to represent Montana by designing ornaments for the national Christmas tree in Washington, D.C. She chose the Chief Dull Knife College, representing the Northern Cheyenne nation, to work with the project. Ledger art derives from Plains Indian Biographic art, which recorded actual events important in the lives of individuals and groups, usually as naturalistic action scenes composed primarily of horses, humans, weapons, and tipis. When:
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 | 5:00 - 7:00pm Mountain
Ledger/Map Art from the 1870's
Based on a historical consciousness of awareness and the roles of Plains Indian warriors who were held as prisoners in Florida. Alaina, as a female artist, depicts images of women's roles in their daily lives during this same period. Thursday, May 3, 2012 | 5:00 - 7:00pm Mountain
Ledger/Map Art Enhanced with Storytelling
Many stories are handed down through storytelling, as told by elders in Alaina's family. Many of the stories her grandparents shared have never been recorded nor written. Oral history is the natural process of teaching the young about the culture and traditions of the Cheyenne. Where:
MSUB, College of Education Building, Room 122
Billings, MT Contact:
John Keener
406- 657-1743
mailto:john.keener@msub