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What:As families grow and age they reach many crossroads. Each crossroad generates more questions. Family Life Expo was designed to provide Billings families with answers to their many questions and direct families to local professionals and providers who can help.When you register to exhibit at the 2012 Family Life Expo, you will also be included in the network of professionals and providers on FamilyLifeExpo.com, fully launching to the public dare of the expo, February 4, 2012. At FamilyLifeExpo.com families can get the latest news and updates on just about any issue such as healthcare, financial planning, education, real estate, jobs, vacations, insurance, retirement, and more! Most importantly, families can link directly to one of our network professionals or providers that can help. When:February 4, 2012 Where:MetraPark PavilionBillings, MTContact:Phone: 406-294-9116Email: familylifeexpo.comProceeds to benefit the Special K Ranch.

Click here to Register!There are two different sessions  to choose from when registering. Click here for more information! What:Spend a Saturday learning what you need to know to be the best resource to a child with Special Needs. At this first ever BOZEMAN SPECIAL NEEDS EXPO, you choose three of six focused sessions to attend. In addition, the Resources Fair will be staffed by many different organizations that provide services and support. Light breakfast and lunch are included, child care is available through registration, and raffle prizes will make this a day not to miss. This event has been approved for up to 4 OPI renewal units. Click here for information on the classroom award!Cost: $5.00* SEPTA Member, $10.00* Non-Septa member (Deadline April 1) OR $25.00 at the door. Fees are recommended donation.)All monies handled at the door - so simply sign up to attend and for child care.When:Saturday April 14, 20129:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.(Check-in at 8:15 a.m.)Where: Bozeman United Methodist Church

You can visit http://weekendforfamilies.com/ for complete information on this event!What:Join us for a weekend filled with fun for the whole family. Parents will have a one-stop shop for all their kids' summer camp and activity signups. Don't miss this opportunity to capture your prime audience. Booth rates increase March 1, so don't delay.It is a weekend designed to be a place where there's something for everyone in the family and a whole lot of fun, shopping, playing, and laughing. It will be Billings' first all-family expo showcasing over 100 booths in our new tradeshow, a family comedy night and more! Billings has never seen an expo like this! Purchase a ticket or reserve your booth today!When:Saturday, April 21, 20129:00 am - 6:30 pmSunday, April 22, 201210:00 am - 4:00 pmWhere:Montana Pavilion at Metra ParkBillings, MTContact:Weekend for FamiliesPhone: (406) 696-6585Website: weekendforfamilies.com

Visit www.cec.sped.org/convention for more information. 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.

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

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!