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MT Awarded $10 million New Preschool Development Grants to Increase Access to High-Qual... - 0 views

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Montana Preschool

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  • Roger Holt on 10 Dec 14
     
    "U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced today that 18 states have been awarded grants, totaling more than $226 million, under the Preschool Development Grants program."
danny hagfeldt

Using RTI to Improve Preschool Outcomes - Webinar - December 13, 2011 - 0 views

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Academic Skills Language Preschool RTI Webinar

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  • Click here to participate in the Talk!What:AppleTree Institute in Washington, DC, has been implementing RTI in preschool settings since 2007 to support the development of language, social-emotional, and foundational academic skills of three- and four-year-old children. Join Mary Anne Lesiak and Lydia Carlis as they explore the application of multi-tiered systems of support in early childhood settings and answer your questions about key issues. Ms. Lesiak and Dr. Carlis will offer specific tips for how school teams can work together to introduce and sustain RTI at the preschool level.When:Tuesday, December 13, 20111:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. MTContact:National Center for Learning DisabilitiesToll-Free: 888-575-7373 Phone: 646-616-1252Fax: 202-842-1942
Roger Holt

Getty's Window To Inclusion: robot in the preschool classroom - 0 views

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inclusion video

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  • This video illustrates how essential early childhood inclusion is for all children, including those who cannot be in close proximity to other children because of health concerns. In this video, Kate Mathany describes how her daughter Getty virtually attends a typical preschool classroom every day using a VGo. In the first part, Kate introduces us to Getty and describes how the idea to use the VGo came about. In the second part, Kate is joined by Eileen Sedilko, Getty's preschool teacher, as they illustrate how Getty's school day works from both home and classroom perspectives. They discuss a range of topics including preschool inclusion, parent leadership, the use of adaptations, collaboration, teamwork, the benefits of inclusion for all children, families, and teachers. This video has important messages for families with children who cannot attend a preschool because of health reasons who are looking for solutions, for all those interested in early childhood inclusion, and for current and future early childhood educators. A presentation of the Desired Results Access Project, Napa County Office of Education, funded by the California Department of Education, Special Education Division. Produced by Larry Edelman.
Terry Booth

Meeting the AT Needs of Preschool Students Under The IDEA - Webinar - June 17, 2010 - 0 views

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assistive technology idea preschool webinar

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  • What: Ron Hager from the National Disability Rights Network will present information on the variety of funding sources available to preschool students needing AT.  One of the most important is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Part C of the IDEA, the early intervention program for infants and toddlers, covers children with disabilities from birth through age two.  The school-age provisions of the IDEA, Part B, cover students beginning at age three. This session will look at meeting the AT needs of infants and toddlers under Part C, as well as selected issues for preschoolers under Part B.  To connect to the webinar visit: http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs0e572c05aff0 .  When: 1:00-2:15 pm Mountain
Roger Holt

Early Math Matters: Preparing Preschoolers to Succeed - 0 views

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Math early childhood Preschool

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  • For preschoolers in the United States, the pressure is on to learn math early and learn it well. The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has put pressure on schools to make sure that all students are meeting state standards for achievement, and this has resulted in more rigorous math curricula and testing, starting in early elementary school. With increased public attention on the value of high-quality early childhood education, the pressure to perform has trickled down to our youngest students, and preschools are taking a closer look at their math programs and making adjustments that will prepare “little learners” for the challenges of elementary school.  And parents are always searching for better ways to boost their youngsters’ mastery of early math.
Terry Booth

Successful Preschool Inclusion Strategies for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disor... - 0 views

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Autism inclusion preschool training

shared by Terry Booth on 18 Mar 10 - Cached
  • DESCRIPTION: Including children with autism in community preschools/childcare programs can be challenging due to potential behavioral difficulties, sensory integration difficulties, as well as social, communication and learning differences. This workshop will address the specific challenges of including children with autism in preschool/childcare setting. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of autism and will leave the presentation with tips, strategies, and principles to address inclusion challenges. WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday May 8, 2010 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lewis and Clark Library 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, Helena
Roger Holt

Study: The Benefits of Preschool Last 25 Years Later - - TIME Healthland - 0 views

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Preschool

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  • Roger Holt on 10 Jun 11
     
    "To cut crime, raise education and income levels, and reduce addiction rates among the poor, no program offers more bang for the buck than preschool, as a new study published in Science demonstrates."
Sierra Boehm

A Model Program for Supporting Parents with Learning Differences - Webinar - Apr. 23, 2013 - 0 views

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webinar learning disabilities

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  • Sierra Boehm on 16 Apr 13
     
    Register for this webinar What:
    During this webinar, engage with Pearl Buck Center's Preschool Director, Dr. Renee Van Norman, as she describes a tiered model of prevention and promotion that focuses on providing comprehensive interventions and supports to children and their families by matching the intensity of interventions to the individual need for support (McIntosh et al., 2006). In this preschool program-wide model, universal-level supports were delivered to families through carefully crafted school-wide activities and Family Fun/Education Nights. Secondary and tertiary-level supports were provided through home visits and classroom instruction. Assessment data and related tools as part of a system of continuous quality improvement will be shared.

    When:
    Tuesday, April 23, 2013
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain

    Cost:
    Free of charge
Terry Booth

Salish Kootenai College: Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Program - 0 views

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children Indian Education Native American Indian transition Montana

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  • Terry Booth on 10 Sep 12
     
    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
danny hagfeldt

Training in the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)- Missoula - De... - 0 views

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Child Care CSEFEL Montana Preschool Training

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  • What:Child Care Resources has had to cancel some CSEFEL classes since they didn't fill with child care providers, so they are opening them up to social service providers and others.  The cost is very reasonable.  The focus will be more on group settings.  Child Care Resources is offering the following courses for Early Childhood educators and child care providers:1. The Pyramid Model (CSEFEL) Preschool Module 1    December 19, 2011    8:30 am - 2:30 pm    Childcare Resources - Missoula    Click here to register/more information!2. The Pyramid Model (CSEFEL) for Preschool Module One     January 23, 2012    8:30 am - 2:30 pm    Childcare Resources - Missoula    Click here to register/more information!3. The Pyramid Model (CSEFEL) for Preschool Module Two    March 5, 2012    8:30 am - 2:30 pm    Childcare Resources - Missoula    Click here to register/more information!Cost is $30 per session.Contact:Lucy Marose lucy@childcareresources.org  or  Jennifer Swartz jennifer@childcareresources.org
Roger Holt

Great Falls public preschool earns praise | KRTV.com | Great Falls, Montana - 0 views

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Montana Preschool

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  • The only public preschool in the entire state of Montana can be found right here in Great Falls, and two years after the groundbreaking program started, it's getting high praise from everyone involved.
Roger Holt

Understanding the lifelong benefits of preschool | Research News @ Vanderbilt | Vanderb... - 0 views

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Preschool

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  • High-quality preschool is an effective way to reduce social problems associated with poverty because it teaches children the psychological skills they need to succeed as adults, according to a new paper co-authored by Peter Savelyev, a Vanderbilt assistant professor of economics who studies the economics of human development.
Meliah Bell

Effective Transitions: Part C to Part B Workshop - Billings, MT - Nov. 20, 2012 - 0 views

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Montana workshop transition preschool early intervention

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  • Meliah Bell on 29 Oct 12
     
    Click here to register for Effective Transitions Workshop

    What:
    This training will provide clarification on steps in the transition process that relate to initial evaluation and eligibility determination practices for the transition of young children and their families from IDEA Part C Early Intervention (Birth to age 3) into IDEA Part B special education preschool services. This training is meant to assist Montana Part C providers and Montana school district (Part B) personnel in facilitating a smooth and effective transition for eligible families and children.

    When/Where:
    November 20, 2012  1:30PM-3:30PM
    MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122
    Billings, MT

    Target Audience:
    Preschool teachers (age 3-5) speech language pathologists special education directors administrators Part C service providers Contact:
    Debra Miller
    657-2072
    dmiller@msubillings.edu
Roger Holt

'Robust' preschool experience offers lasting effects on language and literacy - 0 views

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Preschool

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  • Worried that using that longer word might stump your 3-year old? Worry no more. New research from Peabody finds that preschool teachers’ use of sophisticated vocabulary and analytic talk about books, combined with early support for literacy in the home, can predict fourth-grade reading comprehension and word recognition.
Roger Holt

Feds Call For Greater Inclusion In Preschools - Disability Scoop - 0 views

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Preschool inclusion

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  • The Obama administration wants to see more kids with disabilities — no matter how significant — participating in classrooms alongside their typically-developing peers. The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services are jointly seeking public comment this week on a draft policy statement encouraging greater inclusion for young children with disabilities.
Roger Holt

Model preschool program emphasizes inclusion for children with disabilities - 0 views

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Preschool

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  • It is 8:30 on a crisp September morning, the start of a busy day for preschoolers at the Waisman Center's Early Childhood Program, a nationally renowned laboratory school.
Roger Holt

RCT Demonstrates the Efficacy of the LEAP Model of Early Intervention for Young Childre... - 0 views

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autism research LEAP Early Intervention

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  • RCT Demonstrates the Efficacy of the LEAP Model of Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Research on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the development of interventions for children with autism have expanded greatly in recent years, though most comprehensive interventions have not received systematic, scientific evaluation. One of the few exceptions is LEAP (Learning Experiences�An Alternative Program for Preschoolers and Parents), a comprehensive intervention for preschool children with autism, developed by Phillip Strain in 1981, that uses a variety of science-based learning techniques. Although LEAP had been shown to improve child outcomes in a prior evaluation, the developers recently implemented a new experimental evaluation comparing full LEAP implementation to a reduced model based only on access to materials. With funding from the National Center for Special Education Research, principal investigator Phillip Strain and his research team conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing classroom implementation of LEAP with training and mentoring by LEAP staff to classrooms in which teachers were only provided with the usual LEAP training manuals and materials. They found that providing preschool teachers with LEAP training and mentoring resulted in greater fidelity of implementation and more positive child outcomes when compared to teachers who were only given the training manuals and materials.
Sierra Boehm

Region II CSPD Presents Basic PECS - Great Falls - Mar. 21-22, 2013 - 0 views

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CSPD Montana PECS Region II

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    Click here to download the flier for this event

    What:
    This picture exchange communication system (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech. PECS pro-motes communication within a social context without lengthy prerequisite training. Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and comment-ing. An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech. Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes through pre-senter demonstration, video examples and role play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS for the individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities and/or limited commu-nication skills.

    When:
    March 21, 22, 2013
    7:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Where:
    Hampton Inn
    2301 14th Street Southwest
    Great Falls, MT 59404 Cost:
    There is no charge for this training. There is a $75 dollar charge for re-quired materials. Checks can be made to Region II CSPD. The workshop is limited to 30 people. Contact:
    Aileen Couch, Coordinator

    PO Box 7791
    Havre, MT 59501
    Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Terry Booth

Sensory Tool Kit Workshop - Helena - Oct. 18 & 19, 2012 - 0 views

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Montana sensory processing workshop

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  • Terry Booth on 05 Oct 12
     
    Click here to download the brochure with registration information What:
    Open to all who work and live with preschool & elementary age children. A unique hands-on, highly participatory FUN workshop! Demonstrates sensory integration and sensory processing to enhance the environment by making it "sensory safe" for students, parents, and teachers.  Attendees will experience what it is like to have sensory challenges and learn how to use chair balls in classrooms and homes by participating during the hands-on lab work. The Sensory Tool Kit™ workshop reviews current research to support evidence-based practice and education. Diana will introduce the new Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) and Quick Tips®, promoting team collaboration and partnerships between schools and clinics.  Course Objectives
    Participants will: Be introduced to sensory integration and sensory processing in a user-friendly format Be introduced to the SPM and Quick Tips®  Learn to identify their own sensory needs as adults Identify how student behaviors may relate to sensory integration and Sensory Processing Disorders Learn the concepts behind activities and use the Tool Chest™ handbook including chair balls, during the mock classroom demonstration and lab work. Where/When:
    October 18 & 19, 2012
    815 Front Street
    Helena, MT
Terry Booth

PECS Trainings - Billings/Great Falls - June 7-8 / June 14-15, 2012 - 0 views

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Autism montana PECS training

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  • Terry Booth on 24 Apr 12
     
    Click here to register for this training What:
    This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants the theory behind the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the protocols for how to appropriately implement the six phases of PECS. This is a Montana Autism Education Project sponsored training. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech.  PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training.  Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting.  An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech.  Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities.  Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills.  What You Will Learn: The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication The relationship between PECS and traditional communication training approaches How to implement all six phases of PECS with target individuals using a behavior analytic orientation The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities When/Where:
    Billings - 06/07/2012 - 06/08/2
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