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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

Bozeman Area SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association) is a coalition of families, teachers, administrators, and other advocates united in the effort to promote quality education and services for individuals with special needs and their families. The group was formed on April 7, 2008, as the first district-wide Special Education PTA in the Bozeman School District No. 7 and neighboring schools in the Bozeman area. SEPTA provides a forum enabling parents, teachers and experts in the field of Special Education to share their knowledge and experience.

Click here to download the flyer for this event (PDF) What: This month we have the OPPORTUNITY to expand our understanding of the complicated world of Social Security with guest speaker Lori Idland! Also featured will be a brief message from Ashley Bickerstaff From the Young Athletes Program With Special Olympics. When: Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 6:00 PM Where Willson School Room 217B Bozeman, MT For more information: Call Joanna Dumas, SEPTA President, at 406-522-0851

Click here to download the flyer for this event (PDF) What: As the end of the school year approaches SEPTA invites everyone to attend our last event of the school year. Potluck festivities and the distribution of Teacher & Staff Appreciation Certificates will follow after a brief meeting. Come and celebrate with us! Please bring a dish to share for this POTLUCK event. When: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 6:00 PM Where: Eagle Mount, 6901 Goldenstein Ln in Bozeman For more information: Contact Joanna Dumas at 406-522-0851.

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Click here to download the SEPTA 2010-2011 Events Calendar Click here to download the full flyer for September's Event (PDF) When: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00 PM Where: Dinosaur Playground  (Located just off the corner of Oak St and Davis Lane) Please join us for the first get together of the year and meet our special education teachers and other parents with similar needs and concerns as yours. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL JOANNA DUMAS, PRESIDENT (406) 522-0851

Click here to download the full flyer for this event (PDF) What: Family Bowling Night Please join us for the fun night of family bowling along with pizza and beverages! When: Tuesday, February 8th at 6:00 PM Where: MSU Bowling Center (Located downstairs in the SUB) For more information: Call Joanna Dumas, President, at 406-522-0851

When: Saturday, October 23rd 10:00 AM Where: 600 W Kagy Blvd Bozeman, MT

What: ALL MEMBERS - Please join us during our regular monthly business meeting in honoring the following Businesses and Service Providers ~Our Partners~ Who Bring Change to the Lives of our Children: Eagle Mount Galavan/Streamline Home Page Café MacKenzie River Pizza Plus Guest Speaker – Mary Jo O’Donnell Where: Bozeman School Foundation The Willson School Boardroom When: Tuesday, November 9th at 6:00 PM

What: Special Education Program: Update & Discussion with Chad Berg Special Education Director Bozeman School District No. 7 Where: Bozeman School Foundation The Willson School Boardroom When: Tuesday, January 11th at 6:00 PM Contact: JOANNA DUMAS, PRESIDENT at 406-522-0851 Note: (Change from original schedule – trading January and February meeting agendas)

What:Please join us for a parent/teacher social hour to discuss disability related issues and concerns while the kids enjoy a movie, popcorn and drinks in a supervised room next door. When: Tuesday, March 8th at 6:00 PM Where: Willson School, Rooms 225 and 234404 West Main, Bozeman, MT For more information: Call Joanna Dumas, President, at 406-522-0851

Click here to Download the Event Flyer (pdf file) What:Come join us celebrate the beginning-of-the- school-year at the Dinosaur Playground located at the corner of Davis Ln.and Oak St. Everyone is invited! In case of rain, hail or snow please head over to the Fire Station next-door. For more information please call Joanna Dumas at 522-0851 When:Tuesday, September 20, 20115:30 - 7:30 pm (Mountain Time) Where:Dinosaur PlaygroundCorner of Davis Ln. and Oak St. 

Click here to download the full flyer (PDF) When: April 13, 20106:00-7:00PM Where: Hyalite Elementary School What: Experts from the Museum of the Rockies will present fossil identifications and paleo-themed crafts and activities for all to enjoy in this Educational Outreach Program. For more information, please contact Maggee Harrison at 580-6870

SEPTA will also be announcing its Top 5 Educators for 2009-2010 and distributing Teacher Appreciation Certificate to all Special Education teachers and supporting staff in the Bozeman area. The event for this school year is also a family event and will feature a bundle of fun on this special day which is now scheduled on: Saturday, May 22 from 12-2pm at Eagle Mount (6901 Goldenstein Lane off of S. 3rd in Bozeman) The deadline to send your Top 5 People in Special Education is May 5, 2010.   Send any questions to Anchila Monks - vp.membership@septamt.org

The Gallatin Valley Resource Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities is a reference source that has been created for parents and those who serve children with developmental delays and disabilities age birth to 18 in Gallatin County, specifically Bozeman and Belgrade.  The guide contains over 250 resources for parents of children with disabilities, 95 specific to Gallatin Valley and an additional 58 unique to Montana. This guide was created by me as a final project (May 2011) for a Master’s of Science degree in Health and Human Development at Montana State University.  The internet version of the guide will be maintained by the Bozeman chapter of the Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). PLUK has been included as a resource.  It would be most appreciated if you could include a link to the guide on your webpage.  The Resource Guide can be downloaded at: http://www.bsd7.org/district/departments/special_education/documents/Gallatin%20Valley%20Resource%20Guide.pdf    Thank you for your assistance in providing this information to parents of children with disabilities.

I’ve always believed that as a parent I am the best advocate for my children. If I don’t do it, who will? I also believe in giving back and paying forward so I joined the Bozeman Area Special Education PTA to help advocate for families who are still in need. Please join me in helping to raise awareness regarding disability issues in the community at the Legislative Candidate Forum on Disabilities on August 27. The forum will be held at Eagle Mount at 6901 Goldenstein, at 6:30 p.m., with a reception to follow. Childcare, accommodations, and transportation will be provided. This event is sponsored by The Arc Montana, Disability Rights Montana, Bozeman Area SEPTA, NAMI Bozeman, and PLUK and hosted by Eagle Mount Bozeman. For more information and transportation, please contact Mary at 406-461-2384.