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Technology and digital citizenship are becoming even more important as state's begin implementing the CCSS. This interactive, hands-on workshop will share resources and demonstrate through model lessons, how to efficiently use resources and technology to support CCSS. Attendees will participate in lessons demonstrating the teaching of digital citizenship, English Language Arts, and Math, all aligned to CCSS and integrating technology throughout. The purpose and the goals of the CCSS will also be re-viewed. Jeff Crews and Dean Phillips of Beyond the Chalk. Beyond the Chalk was co-founded by Jeff and Dean who believe in the power of education and the need to continuously provide transformational learning experiences for our teachers and students. Technology, when used effectively as a tool by teachers and students, can facilitate the change from the traditional form of education to a 21st century paradigm. Beyond the Chalk is committed to providing a set of rich and diverse professional development experiences for all educators. These experiences focus on the integration of technology across grade levels, con-tent domains, and skills levels. College credit pending. Lunch on own. Must bring computer or tablet device.

When:
August 14-15, 2013
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (both days)

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Teachers time is becoming a very precious commodity. Learn how to use digital tools to enhance,engage, and become more efficient. This interactive hands-on workshop will focus on using free digital services and tools provided by Google to engage students and develop a more efficient teacher work-flow. Learn how to leverage these tools in a scenario based workshop to engage, communicate, and collaborate with students, parents, and your community. Learn from Google Certified Teachers, who are also Montana Educators. Jeff Crews and Dean Phillips of Beyond the Chalk. Beyond the Chalk was co-founded by Jeff and Dean who believe in the power of education and the need to continuously provide transformational learning experiences for our teachers and students. Technology, when used effectively as a tool by teachers and students, can facilitate the change from the traditional form of education to a 21st century paradigm. Beyond the Chalk is committed to providing a set of rich and diverse professional development experiences for all educators. These experiences focus on the integration of technology across grade levels, content domains, and skills levels. College credit is pending. Lunch is own. Must bring computer.

When:
August 12-13, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (both days)

Where:
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This workshop will focus on common behavioral issues of children and adults that negatively impact classroom settings and/or therapy progress. All behaviors serve a purpose or strive to meet a need; deciphering that need can open up the possibilities of learning new healthier behaviors.
 
When:
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

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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

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This workshop will center on the definitions of bullying, the roles kids play and other types of aggressive behavior. Shame as a major contributing factor to each of the many roles in bullying will be explored. Prevention and response strategies will also be included as an important focus.
 
When:
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

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Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Do you remember hearing about Chief Joseph's surrender speech in 1877? What else do you know about the Nez Perce Conflict of 1877? How does it connect to Montana History? How did it connect with your community? How can you find out? How can you use Primary Sources to meet the Montana Common Core Standards? BYOD and learn the "rest of the story"? Chronicling America is part of the National Digitized Newspaper Program and is probably the closest thing we have to a "Time Travel Machine". This workshop will explore how to locate Primary Sources that connect to the Nez Perce Conflict of 1877. We will use Chronicling America and Montana Historical Society resources as our primary tools. This is an excellent opportunity to learn to use primary resources with an Indian Education for All presentation.

When:
Tuesday, November 12, 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.

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This workshop will focus on the common mental health diagnoses experienced by children and adolescents. Symptoms and recommended treatments will be discussed, and case vignettes will be utilized for group practice and comprehension.
 
When:
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

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Boundaries occur between husbands and wives, parents and children, employers and employees, teachers and students, and professionals and clients. Boundaries are an essential piece of any profession. This workshop will be a discussion on how knowing and understanding your personal and professional boundaries will ensure a safe and healthy relationship.
 
When:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

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This workshop will explore what burn-out looks like, what can lead to it, assess if one is experiencing it, and learn different strategies for addressing it.
 
When:
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

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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.

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What:
MT CANS Certification and the Impact of Trauma, and MT CANS Train the Trainer

When:
CANS Certification
January 29, 2014 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain
January 30, 2014 - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

CANS Train the Trainer
January 29, 30, 31, 2014 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn and Suites
4915 Southgate Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost for the training, room and food at your own expense.

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Wide use of RTI/MTSS as a prevention framework in general education poses potential problems for unprepared special educators and their programs. For example, RTI as a schoolwide prevention framework is technically incompatible with traditional severe discrepancy models, which require students to experience academic failure prior to identification. This interactive workshop will address these types of concerns and provide recommendations for avoiding potential legal pitfalls associated with RTI implementation.

When:
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

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About 10 percent of kids in school--approximately 9-13 million students--struggle with mental health problems. Whether they're running out of a class, not doing their homework, disrupting others, or quietly being defiant, their behavior is often misread and misdiagnosed. The frustration level teachers face can be overwhelming, and traditional behavior approaches not only prove to be unhelpful but can even exacerbate a student's behavior. Jessica Minahan will provide empathetic, flexible, practical, and more importantly, effective strategies for preventing inappropriate behavior from the start in the classroom, and dealing with it once it's already happening.

When:
Thursday, April 10, 2014
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
No cost

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Explore iTunes and Google Play Apps to foster digital storytelling and classroom collaboration. Collaboratively learn how to use apps on your device to create video or audio podcasts, design animated puppet shows, develop an augmented reality video, and build interactive treasure hunts using QR codes. Workshops are limited to 20 participants so register early! Please bring an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, or another eTablet with camera and a laptop computer!

When:
Wednesday, October 9, 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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At this workshop participants will learn about the current technological trends and how they are being used by students throughout Montana. This will include information about how students are using the Internet, the effects of their decisions, and the influence it has on them. There will be discussion about common social media trends, how technology changes people, and some of the dangers of on line activity. Information will be shared about Sexting and cyber-bullying. Participants will also be given tools that they can use to help students make smarter choices with technology and social media.

When:
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mountain

Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
$25.00 non subscriber price, subscribers attend at no cost.

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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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In this class you will learn different types of classroom management that can be used in your classroom. We will discuss and develop many different options. Building character will be discussed and a debate on consequences vs. punishment will be had. This class will also cover a collection of tricks of the trade including attention getters, participation encouragers, and many others. Lastly, room set up and procedure/routines will be shared. 

When:
Monday, November 11, 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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In this class you will learn how to differentiate inside the four walls of your classroom. We will take a look at the NEW Common Core "blooms", reading, math, and other subject areas. We will look at learning styles and discover how to reach all of them in one day. We will talk about having gifted kids in the general classroom that need to be challenged at their level at all times, and how to control the time we spend with those that need us the most to catch up. Tammie will walk participants through a lesson plan that she uses. 

When:
Monday, November 25, 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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In this class you will learn several ways to communicate with parents including blogging, weekly reports, daily planners, phone call, texts, emails, and Tuesday Folders. We will discuss issues like documentation, common parental issues, parent conference strategies (especially the heated ones), and others. Participants will create blogs, weekly reports, and role play parent conferences of all types. Lastly, parent volunteers will be discussed. 

When:
Monday, November 18, 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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This workshop is designed to show you new and exciting Augmented Reality apps and how to use these apps to bring your classroom to life by engaging and building interaction with your students. You will learn what Augmented Reality (AR) is and how to build your own. The magic is in the target image and how it is brought to life with an extra layer through an AR App. Imagine holding your device over a poster on your classroom wall as if you were going to take a picture and the poster instantly comes to life by playing a video or sharing additional information. Oh, ho, ho, it's magic you know! Your students will never believe it's not so!

When:
Wednesday, November 13, 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