We are pleased to announce a summer class presented online by Gail McGregor of the University of Montana on Standards-Based IEPS. It is an excellent and reasonably priced opportunity for graduate credits and meaningful professional development for special education teachers, content teachers, special education directors and coops, and other educators who work with students with special needs.
This course is designed to introduce general and special education teachers to the concept of standard-based IEPs and is organized around a series of five webcasts that have been created for the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI).
Supplementary readings and course assignments are designed to complement the information in the webinars.
The course syllabus and webinars are on the OPI website at: http://www.opi.mt.gov/Curriculum/MontCAS/MontCAS_Presents.html#gpm1_3
This course will be offered through the Office of Public Instruction and the University of Montana. The Office of Public Instruction will provide the environment for the online learning communities that are part of the course.
The environment for the learning communities will be Adobe Connect webinars.
Students will need to have Flash Player and the Adobe Connect Add-in installed on their computers and have a microphone and speakers in order to participate in the learning communities.
OPI will assist participants in connecting and has microphones for check-out if needed.
Participants may take the course for renewal units through OPI or graduate credits through the University of Montana, and the grading option is a traditional letter grade.
Registration and payment for graduate credit is also through the University of Montana.
The cost for two graduate credits is $135.
We plan to offer this class in the summer, but need information from you regarding which session will work best for the majority of students that plan to take the course either for renewal units or graduate credits.
May 23-June 24..............................First Five-Week Summer Session
June 27-July 29............................Second Five-Week Summer Session
May 23-July 29.....................................Ten-Week Summer Session
Please email Karen Richem if you are interested in the course and the session you prefer by Wednesday, May 11, 2011. The session with the most interest will be offered.
Contact information for Karen: krichem@mt.gov or 406-444-0748
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Indian Education for All: An Integrated Approach - Billings - Apr. 30, 2013 - 0 views
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This workshop will employ the "Many Birds Approach" from the Framework for Implementation of Indian Education for All (IEfA) to support teachers as they develop understanding of IEfA contexts and content, while addressing the skills and concepts required to implement the Montana Common Core Standards. Teachers will leave with a dozen new strategies for close analytic reading practiced in the context of some of the highly developed, and Common Core aligned, IEfA Language Arts, Social Studies and Science lessons. Strategies practiced can be taken the next day into the classroom. Demonstrations will span multiple grade levels and content areas and will be debriefed through the lens of the MCCS and the Framework's approach to integration. If you are looking for a way to jump start your implementation of the Common Core Standards and IEfA, this is the workshop of YOU. This workshop is available free for MSUB students.
When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
8:30 am registration
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (lunch is on your own) Where:
Montana State University Billings, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$50.00 - MSUB Students get in free. 6 OPI Renewal Credits Contact:
John Keener, MRESA3 Project Coordinator
(406)-657-1743 or mailto:%20john.keene
Public Hearing on the State Plans for Montana Vocational Rehabilitation/Blind and Low V... - 0 views
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You are invited to a Public Hearing on the State Plans for Montana Vocational Rehabilitation/Blind and Low Vision Services (MVR/BLV) and The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC). When:
Friday, March 22, 2013
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Mountain Where:
Billings
MSU-Billings, 1500 University Drive, Education Building, Room 158
Bozeman
Montana State University, Eng. Phys. Science Building-South 7th and Grant, Room 126
Butte
Montana Tech, 1300 West Park Street, ELCB Room 225
Great Falls
Great Falls College of Technology, 2100 16th Avenue South, Room B-133
Havre
MSU-Northern, 300 11th Street West, Hagner Science Center, Room 202
Helena
Old Livestock Building, 1310 East Lockey, Rooms 105 and 107.
Kalispell
Flathead Valley Community College, 777Grandview Dr., Learning Resource Ctr. Rm. 120
Miles City
Miles City Community College, 2715 Dickenson Street, Room 313
Missoula
University of Montana, Corner of Arthur and Eddy, Galagher Building - Room 104 There will be a call-in line available during the time of the hearing. Participants on the call-in line will have the opportunity to make comments.
Call-in information is:
Call-in number: 406-449-7478 Conference ID: 85946#
Using Google Tools to Engage the 21st Century Learner - Billings - Aug. 12-13, 2013 - 0 views
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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:
https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=1500+University+Dr,+Billings,+Mt+59101&gl=us&panel=1&fb=1&dirflg=d&geocode=0,45.796901,-108.522204&cid=0,0,6236348915423598268&hq=Montana+State+University+Bil
Special Education Law - Billings - Aug. 20, 2013 - 0 views
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Join us as Elizabeth Kaleva discusses issues relating to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Elizabeth will also review Montana special education issues including recent complaints and due process proceedings. Educators with the West Yellowstone Carbon County, East Yellowstone, and Stillwater Sweet Grass Cooperatives, please contact your Cooperative Director to register.
When:
August 20, 2013
9:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
Workshop and OPI Renewal Units, $20.00
Workshop ONLY, $20.00
Professional Learning Communities - Billings - June 19, 20, 2013 - 1 views
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What:
Day One: Overview and background on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and their role in carrying out the work of achieving district goals and initiatives.
Day Two: Work with school teams to help understand how to set time within the school day for PLCs, establish strong teams, and other logistics of implementing Professional Learning Communities in your district. Must attend day one to attend day two. School or site-based teams are encouraged to attend.
When:
June 19, 20, 2013
8:00 am ‐ 4:30 pm Mountain (both days)
Registration 7:30 am ‐ 8:00 am Mountain (both days) Where:
Montana State University Billings
Library Building, Room 148
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$75 one day or $125 both days (Non refundable) OPI Renewal Units Available, College Credit Pending.
Contact:
Debra Miller at dmiller@msubillings.edu or 657-2072
2012 Montana Speech, Language, Hearing Association Summer Institute - Missoula - Aug. 8... - 0 views
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The Montana Speech - Language - Hearing Association is an organization of professionally trained and Montana licensed Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists working in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, neonatal care units, schools and private practices across Montana. They provide reliable, evidence-based and client centered services to individuals throughout their lifespan. Conference Overview: August 8th - Use of the iPad to Increase Children's Communication Skills August 9th - Aphasia and Traumatic Brain Injury August 10th - Swallowing Disorders When/Where:
August 8-10, 2012
University of Montana Campus (exact location to be determined)
Missoula MT
Digital Tools that Support Common Core Standards - Billings - Aug. 14-15, 2013 - 0 views
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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)
Where:
https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=1500+University+Dr,+Billings,+Mt+59101&gl=us&panel=1&fb=1&dirflg=d&geocode=0,45.796901,-108.522204&cid=0,0,6236348915423598268&hq=Montana+Sta
Discovering Common Core through Digital Learning - Missoula - Aug. 7-9, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Network with Montana educators as we explore and use digital tools to enhance global learning and engage students in the Common Core standards. Wes Fryer, author of Mapping Media to the Common Core, will be a guest as we3ll as regional technology and curriculum experts to share what is new and what works in the classroom. Participants will identify connections between digital tools and common core standards, practice using digital tools to implement Common Core standards into their practice, and create at least one product that can be used in their work setting during the upcoming school year.
When:
August 7-9, 2013
Where:
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr.
Missoula, MT 59812
Cost:
Early bird - Individual - $275.00, Early Bird - Parent or Paraprofessional - $175.00
See course report for more pricing options including options to purchase an iPad with registration.
Title IX Workshop - Billings - Aug. 22-23, 2013 - 0 views
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Title IX: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Title IX has been in schools since 1972. It's best known for breaking down barriers in sports for women and girls. It also opens the door for girls to pursue math and science. It requires fair treatment. It protects students from bullying and sexual harassment. And it does much more. This two-day workshop examines what Title IX is and what it encompasses. From sexual harassment to bullying will be among the topics covered . . . Including athletics, academic achievement, discipline, investigation, policies, procedures, and law suits. This is an excellent opportunity for each school and district to receive training on their Title IX requirements.
When:
August 22-23, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
Workshop and OPI Renewal Units, $50.00
Workshop ONLY, $50.00
There's History in Your Backyard - Billings - Nov. 12, 2013 - 0 views
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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.
Preparing Youth for Community Employment: Part 1 - Webinar - April 3, 2012 - 0 views
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Preparing Youth for Community Employment - Part 1 What:
How do we conceptualize community employment for all youth including youth with a significant and/or complex disability? Attend this two-part webinar to learn more about preparing young people through the expectation of community employment for all, and a progression of work experiences leading to employment. Topics to be addressed in Part 1 include: Do we really mean ALL youth? What role do expectations (of parents, educators, service providers, and young people themselves) play in helping youth achieve community employment? What is Discovery and how can it guide transition planning, job development and job negotiation efforts? When:
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
1:00pm - 2:30pm Mountain One hour of Montana Office of Public Instruction renewal credit is available and may be requested at registration. (You MUST register and attend the full training to receive OPI credit.) The University of Montana provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who request and require them. Please contact Kim Brown for information. If you will be using a screen reader for this presentation, please notify Kim by Friday, 9/16/11. There is no cost to register for this webinar thanks to the generous sponsorship of the University of Montana Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects, in partnership with Children's Special Health Services at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)
State of the Young Child Workshop - Missoula - April 13, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this class - Course #2922 Click here to view the course report for #2922 What: Part 1 will focus on Motor Development: Infant motor development is essential for gaining skills and knowledge in each of the learning domains. This interactive, part dancing, part lecture demonstration workshop will explore the caregiver's role in supporting motor development and the impact that it has on school readiness. the Six Building Blocks of Motor Development will be explored, and how they facilitate cognitive functioning, social interaction, emotional regulation and self help skill. The afternoon session will be regarding making sense of social emotional development from infancy to school age. A Child's developing sense of self is the result of relationships they share with caregivers. Learn how to support a growth mindset that is eager to learn, take on challenges and built on a foundation of positive self esteem. When: Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:45 am - 3:45 pm Mountain Where: University of Montana Continuing Education Room 210 32 Campus Dr. Missoula, MT 59812 Cost: $35.00 per person
MBI Summer Institute - Bozeman - June 17 - 21, 2013 - 0 views
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The 2013 Summer Institute is addressing Common Core Standards, Graduation Matters Montana, as well as sessions for Beginning and Advanced MBI teams, multi-tiered systems of support, challenging behaviors and classroom strategies at all three tiers. This year also offering a comprehensive School Mental Health Strand.
When:
June 17 - 21, 2013
See website for itinerary
Where:
Montana State University
101 Montana Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717
Cost:
Early Bird (before June 3) - Individual: $265 per person for the week, Team: $240 per person for the week.
After June 3 - Individual: $305 per person for the week, Team: $280 per person for the week.
Registration Closes: June 10
Weaving a Tale on the Web: Collaboration Through Digital Storytelling - Billings - Mar.... - 0 views
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Imagine an engaging learning experience which blends writing, technology and emotion to empower students. Students working together to weave a tale, all on the Web! Digital storytelling can encompass many different avenues in education. This process can be used to introduce a concept, conduct research, or synthesize large amounts of information. Allowing students this type of learning experience can provide them with a compelling and competitive voice and expand the boundaries of their ability to communicate. Web 2.0 tools to foster digital storytelling and classroom collaboration will be showcased along with how students can collaborate and create digital stories to transform learning. When:
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain Where:
Montana State University - Billings
College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$25.00 nonrefundable. Workshops are limited to 20 participants. Contact:
John Keener at 657-1743 or john.keener@msubillings.edu
Debra Miller at 657-2072 or mailto:%20dmiller@m
Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program - Billings - June 26, 2013 - 0 views
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The OPI's Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program encourages districts to attend regional trainings or to contact your local RESA to schedule staff trainings in your district. This training is appropriate for superintendents, transportation directors, principals, clerks, school counselors, parent liaisons or other personnel who provide services to homeless children and families. Staff from community agencies that provide services to homeless children and families are also invited to attend this training. Community agency staff members will learn how to advocate for their clients and how to effectively collaborate with schools. OPI Renewal Credits will be issued at the end of the training Workshop.
When:
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountian
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
$25.00 per person, 4 OPI Renewal Units
Mathematics Common Core Professional Academies on Mathematical Practices (6-12 grades) ... - 0 views
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Through MRESA3, the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics is pleased to offer a two-day workshop designed to help teacher implement the new Standards for mathematical Practice. The Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These workshops will focus on the eight mathematical practice standards for all grade levels. Students are expected to: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, Reason abstractly and quantitatively, Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others, Model with mathematics, Use appropriate tools strategically, Attend to precision, Look for and make use of structure, Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. Teachers that attend the workshop will leave the workshop with an understanding of all eight prac-tices and what these practices look like in the mathematics classroom. College credit is pending.
When:
August 5-6, 2013
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mountain (both days)
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
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Taking Root: Montana Farm to School Conference - Bozeman - Aug. 16 & 17, 2012 - 0 views
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Farm to School aims to improve child nutrition by helping children understand and experience where their food comes from. It incorporates healthy farm-fresh food in school meals and snacks, provides increased opportunity for garden-based learning and agriculture education across the curriculum, and strengthens community-wide connections to support local farmers and children's well-being. We will explore a wealth of Farm to School topics throughout the cafeteria, classroom and community. You will also have a chance to network with a variety of stakeholders and be inspired by the variety of ways Farm to School has taken root in communities throughout Montana. Who Should Attend? Teachers Administrators School Food Service Professionals Parents Community partners from early childhood programs and K-12 school districts Ranchers and farmers When/Where:
August 16 & 17, 2012
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
Level 2 Gifted & Talented Training - Workshops - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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November 5, 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Designing and Implementing Services for Gifted Students?(Program Planning)
Course Description: School teams, comprised of teachers, administrators, counselors, specialists, academic coaches or anyone working with programming options for gifted students, will be presented with the OPI Framework for Gifted Education Programs and a Gifted Program Planning Template. This is a working session, at the end of which, the teams will have a firm grasp of the state framework and will use the template to construct a gifted program that fits their district and population. Time will be provided to work on individual program plans.
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November 12: 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Practical Strategies for Meeting the Needs of High Ability Students
Course description: This course will focus on the Identification of Advanced Learners. Topics will include: Working from a collaborative written philosophy; using formative assessment--observing student behaviors, pre-assessment, etc. to modify instruction; using summative assessment--making formal identification of students for services. This will be a hands-on workshop with time for discussion and application of content to specific settings and situations.
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November 19: 8:30AM to 4:30PM</
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What:
Through MRESA3, the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics is pleased to offer a two-day workshop designed to help teacher implement the new Standards for mathematical Practice. The Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These workshops will focus on the eight mathematical practice standards for all grade levels. Students are expected to: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, Reason abstractly and quantitatively, Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others, Model with mathematics, Use appropriate tools strategically, Attend to precision, Look for and make use of structure, Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. Teachers that attend the workshop will leave the workshop with an understanding of all eight prac-tices and what these practices look like in the mathematics classroom. College credit is pending.
When:
August 7-8, 2013
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mountain (both days)
Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
Cost:
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