Click here for more information!What:Highly interactive training that will include:
Representatives from Montana's Office of Public Instruction, Special Educations Division, presenting to both agency and school personnel, detailing transition activities as required by law.
Networking lunch (provided)
Facilitated round table discussion with school personnel to more deeply explore how school should design and implement transition programs.
Speakers:Dale Anderson was a special education teacher for many years in Billings Public Schools. After he retired, the Montana Office of Public Instruction asked him to participate in a variety of projects such as the Montana Behavioral Initiative. He has provided technical assistance in the areas of secondary transition, special education monitoring, and compliance to special education rules and procedures. Margaret Tryon has been a special education teacher for 17 years, special education director 15 years, and school psychologist 9 years. She also works part time for the Office of Public Instruction providing technical assistance and monitoring for compliance in special education. She has been involved with transition projects for many years. She is currently working part time at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Office of Public Instruction, and Custer Public Schools.When:February 28, 20128:00 am - 3:00 pmWhere:MSU Billings CampusCollege of Ed Bldg Rm 122Contact:Debra Miller Phone: (406) 657-2027Email: dmiller@msubillings.edu
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Our Kids Count Parent and Caregiver Support Group - Great Falls - Feb. 28, 2013 - 0 views
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The goal of this group is to support parents in the community by offering strategies, skills and education so that families can be successful. The group also intends to unite parents & caregivers in Great Falls to listen, support, and encourage one another with the daily tasks of loving and caring for our special kids! Guest speaker will be Donna Marchington, State Wraparound Coordinator. Brett Gileo LCP will be meeting and overseeing the kids activities. When:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mountain Where:
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
1326 1st Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59401 Cost:
Free of charge Contact:
Please RSVP to attend
Kim Monroe 406-403-6710 or
Stormi Beutler 406-838-1856
Interconnected Systems Framework: A Pennsylvania Example - Webinar - Feb. 7, 2013 - 0 views
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By collaborating at the local and state level within systems that support youth and families, educators can more efficiently allocate resources and provide prevention and early intervention for all students. Presenter Kelly Perales outlines the Interconnected Systems Framework. The learning objectives of this presentation are to enable participants to describe, implement and apply the ISF. When:
Thursday, February 7, 2013
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Mountain Cost:
Free Instructions for participation:
Please make sure you have prepared your computer to access the meeting through Adobe Connect.
1. Click here to test your connection and install required software
2. Click here to watch a tutorial on Adobe Connect On The day of the webinar, log into the meeting site 5-10 minutes early.
1. Click here to join the Adobe Connect Meeting
2. Select "enter as guest" then click the "enter room" button
3. Turn off your computer speakers. You will listen to the audio portion through the telephone.
4. Dial the conference number prefferably using a landline: 1-800-201-2375 Enter participant code: 434706# when prompted
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Meeting - Billings, MT - Feb 21, 2013 - 0 views
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For more info please call 406-256-2828 What:
Grandparents raising grandchildren invites you to come join their support group meeting at the Forever Families Building. There will be child care available if this is a concern for some. There will also be some speakers from Youth Dynamics discussing the services they offer, And a time to discuss and share other topics you would like to see addressed. When/Where:
Forever Families Building
1414 4th Ave North Suite B
Thursday, February 21, 2013
6:30pm Contact:
Shaye Skovgaard
406-256-2828
Western Regional Early Intervention Conference On Sensory Disabilities - Jackson Hole, ... - 0 views
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Click here to download the flier for this event Click here to register online and for full details What: Western Regional Early Intervention in collaboration with Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired are presenting this conference regarding Assessment and strategies for infants, toddlers, students, and adults with sensory loss. Three days of keynotes and breakouts hosted by renowned names in the field, this is a powerful lineup of speakers. When: June 19 - 21, 2013 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Where: Snow King Resort 400 East Snow King Avenue Jackson, WY 83001 Cost: Attendance at all three days of the conference, June 19, 20, & 21. - $160.00 (USD). See flier and registration link for details.
RESA4U/Region IV CSPD Summer Institute - Dillon - June 11-13, 2012 - 0 views
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RESA4U and Region IV CSPD are partnering to present a Region IV Summer Institute. Registration for the three-day Institute is $100 per person and housing is available at the UM-Western campus dormitories. Judy Wood, author of Teaching the Hard to Reach, will be the keynote speaker for Monday, June 11th. Judy focuses on building a successful intervention system for at-risk students or students with unique needs within general education settings. On Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 13, educators will be able to choose from a variety of course offerings designed to enhance classroom instruction. One post-baccalaureate credit is available for attending the conference for three days. A second credit, requiring extended study, will be offered as well. The cost for each credit is $115 and is paid directly to UM-Western. These credits can be used for certificate renewal through OPI; participants would need to check with their school districts for approval regarding PIR or lane changes. When:
June 11-13, 2012. Where:
UM-Western campus
Dillon, MT
State of the Young Child 2012 - Missoula - April 26, 2012 - 0 views
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This annual event will feature interesting speakers on early childhood topics and will celebrate all we do in Missoula to support families with young children. When:
Thursday, April 26th, 2012
11:30am - 1:30pm Mountain Where:
City Life Teen Center
1515 Fairview
Missoula, MT Contact:
Susan Barmeyer
Healthy Start Council
406-721-3000, ext. 1022
sbarmeyer@co.missoula.mt.us
Games for Health Conference - Boston - June 12-14, 2012 - 0 views
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The 8th Games for Health Conference is comprised of three-days of events. The overall conference is the anchor event of our multi-event Games Beyond Entertainment Week. The core Games for Health Conference. Featuring two days of talks, more than 400 attendees and 40 sessions provided by an international array of over 60 speakers cutting across a wide range of activities in health and health care. Topics include: Active gaming Rehab & physical therapy Disease management Health behavior change Bio-feedback Epidemiology Training Cognitive exercise Nutrition Health education When/Where:
June 12-14, 2012
101 Harborside Drive
Boston, MA 02128
Math on the Hi-Line - Havre - Aug. 14, 2012 - 0 views
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Region II CSPD is partnering with Havre Public Schools to bring this one-day conference. Keynote speaker, Dr. Dan Mulligan, is a nationally recognized expert and presenter on assessment and instructional best practices in math. He has served many top districts as the Director of Assessment and Accountability, Supervisor of Mathematics, Lead Instructional Supervisor, and as a master teacher in mathematics in New York and Virginia. Dr. Dan Mulligan has received numerous awards such as Teacher of the Year, and has presented hundreds of workshops throughout many states. There will be breakout sessions covering math topics and issues ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade. When/Where:
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Havre High School Auditorium
Havre, MT
School and Community Partnerships for Effective Secondary Transition Planning - Billing... - 0 views
Grandparent Support Group Hosts Local Speakers - Billings - January 31, 2012 - 0 views
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Read more here!What:The Yellowstone County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group will feature a special informational presentation by Bernie Hedrick from the State of Montana Youth Services Center and LeAnn Logan from Parents Let’s Unite for Kids (PLUK) at the Tuesday, Jan. 31, meeting. Hedrick and Logan will discuss how to appropriately handle some of the behavior issues that grandparents deal with in raising their grandchildren. They will also discuss how families can best access community services when help is needed.When:Tuesday, January 31, 20126:30 pmWhere:Forever Families building1411 Fourth AveBillings, MTContact:Bernie MasonPhone: 256-2828
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Read more here!What:The Yellowstone County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group will feature a special informational presentation by Bernie Hedrick from the State of Montana Youth Services Center and LeAnn Logan from Parents Let’s Unite for Kids (PLUK) at the Tuesday, Jan. 31, meeting. Hedrick and Logan will discuss how to appropriately handle some of the behavior issues that grandparents deal with in raising their grandchildren. They will also discuss how families can best access community services when help is needed.When:Tuesday, January 31, 20126:30 pmWhere:Forever Families building1411 Fourth AveBillings, MTContact:Bernie MasonPhone: 256-2828
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Read more here!What:The Yellowstone County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group will feature a special informational presentation by Bernie Hedrick from the State of Montana Youth Services Center and LeAnn Logan from Parents Let’s Unite for Kids (PLUK) at the Tuesday, Jan. 31, meeting. Hedrick and Logan will discuss how to appropriately handle some of the behavior issues that grandparents deal with in raising their grandchildren. They will also discuss how families can best access community services when help is needed.When:Tuesday, January 31, 20126:30 pmWhere:Forever Families building1411 Fourth AveBillings, MTContact:Bernie MasonPhone: 256-2828
McGuire Memorial Conference on Family Violence - Billings - Sept. 27 & 28, 2012 - 0 views
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A conference for service providers, criminal justice professionals, therapists, advocates, attorneys, and others who work with victims, families, or offenders, to reduce family violence. This year's featured speaker is Jane Middelton-Moz, M.S. speaking about the effects of generational trauma, bullying, grief and unattended sorrow, and stages of recovery. Also at a dinner event to be held on Thursday evening at the Billings Petroleum Club, Jane Middelton-Moz will be discussing Workplace Trauma. Employers and managers are especially encouraged to attend the dinner. When:
September 24-25, 2012 Where:
Billings Clinic - Mary Alice Fortin Health Conference Center
Billings, Montana
"Autism & Asperger's Disorder" Fall Conference - Helena - Sept 28-29, 2012 - 0 views
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More Information and Registration Coming Soon! What:
1st Day - Featuring: Keynote Speaker - Patricia Wright, National Director of Autism Services for Easter Seals & Ellen Notbohm, Award Winning Author of "Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew" 2nd Day - Breakout Session Topics on: Nutrition, Usage of the Ipad for Communication, The Insurance Company's Responsibility, The Schools Responsibility, Transition Into Adulthood Where:
Great Northern Hotel
Helena, MT When:
September 28 & 29, 2012
Kids, Families, Schools, & the Law: Working Together for Success - Kalispell - Oct. 3-4... - 0 views
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Plan to attend this two day symposium featuring presentations from experts in the fields of special education law and advocacy, effective teaching practices, ABA therapy, transition services and customized employment, juvenile justice crossover, and more. Ron Hager, Senior Staff Attorney with the National Disability Rights Network will be the Keynote Speaker and a presenter. Ron has
specialized in disability law, particularly special education, since 1979.
When:
October 3-4, 2013
Where:
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, Montana
Cost:
Parents, Family Members, and Students: $25
Attorneys receiving 6.25 CLE credits: $185
Teachers receiving CEU/TRU credit (approval pending): $185
Administrators, Service Providers, Counselors: $185
Statewide prevention conference speaker: Suicide a symptom of larger issue - 0 views
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The numbers alone don’t tell the whole story, just the worst of it.But the organizer for a statewide suicide prevention conference held in Helena last week said the event increased people’s awareness of suicide and informed them of programs and training available to help reduce Montana’s suicide rate, which was third in the nation in 2010.“This is just one piece to help address the suicide rate in our state,” said Dr. Len Lantz, who organized the event and specializes in general psychiatry with a sub-specialization in child and adolescent psychiatry.
The Experience and Science of Mental Illness - Bozeman - Oct. 11, 2013 - 0 views
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Deborah Levy, an associate professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School, will present "The Experience and Science of Mental Illness: Let's Talk." In this talk, Jessie Close and her son Calen Pick of Bozeman will discuss their struggles with bipolar disease and schizophrenia (respectively). Levy will present an overview of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and what is known about the causes, treatment and science underlying these illnesses.
When:
Friday, October 11, 2013
7:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Museum of the Rockies
600 W Kagy Blvd.
Bozeman, MT 59717
Cost:
No cost
Montana Office of Public Instruction Title I Conference - Billings - Apr. 23-24, 2014 - 0 views
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This year's keynote address will be by Aric Bostick, a nationally known motivational speaker. He has spoken to 500,000 students, educators and parents nationwide.
When:
April 23-24, 2014
Where:
Billings, MT
Cost:
$125.00 per person
Family Solutions Meeting - Kalispell - Dec. 18, 2013 - 0 views
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This is a Support Group for parents and caregivers of children with behavioral and emotional issues. The group meets monthly for the purpose of supporting one another and sharing resources. This month's topic is ADHD with guest speaker Christina Hokanson. A light dinner will be provided.
When:
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mountain
Where:
The Summit
205 Sunnyview Ln.
Kalispell, MT 59901
RSVP:
Please RSVP Dawn 406-407-4392 or email dawn.miller@pluk.org
iPhone applications can help the autistic - USATODAY.com - 0 views
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JW goes everywhere with the slick touch-screen mp3 player strapped to his arm. It lets him touch icons that voice basic comments or questions, such as, "I want Grandma's cookies" or "I'm angry - here's why." He uses his "talker" to communicate with everyone - including his service dog, Roscoe, who listens to voice commands through the tiny speakers.
2011 Conference on Inclusive Education - Denver - Feb. 10-12, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to download the brochure and learn more information about sessions, speakers, the hotel, tentative schedules, and ideas about funding! We can’t wait to see you in February! Click here to register online. We've made your best value even better with REDUCED early rates! Rates haven't been this good since 2007! Register before January 14, 2011 and SAVE with early registration rates! Inclusive education is a process of school reform that creates equality in education and increases achievement for ALL students, including students with disabilities. PEAK Parent Center’s Conference on Inclusive Education holds the tools you need to reinvent schools to be places where all students can achieve success! With the most POWERFUL line up of speakers you’ll find at one conference, PEAK’s 2011 Conference on Inclusive Education is the place to be!
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An all-day extravaganza featuring speakers on a variety of topics pertaining to the special needs community. We will have 3 breakout sessions with choices of classes to attend. Chad Berg, the Bozeman Special Ed Director, will be giving a keynote address. There will also be a resource fair with agencies from the community. Free breakfast, lunch, and child care will be provided.
When:
Saturday, April 20, 2013
8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Irving Elementary School
611 S. 8th Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Cost:
Free of charge