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Click here to register for the webinars   Student Response Apps for iPads, iPods and the Web 90 MINUTES Monday, November 5, 2012 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
AND Monday, January 14, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
From set up to ideas for classroom use, free, easy-to-use web-based student response apps and programs accessible from iPads, Android tablets, computers and other devices for teaching and assessment will be demonstrated. Learn how to utilize programs (from apps allowing you to run video, sound and drawing tools in a quiz on iPads, to programs that can be run from any and all devices at the same time from the Web) to keep students from falling behind, give them a voice in the classroom discussion, generate reports and monitor progress, even during the classroom lesson. PRESENTER: DAN HERLIHY   Is Your Head in the Clouds?? This can be a Good Thing! 90 MINUTES
Thursday, November 8, 2012&nb

Click here for more details and to register online Click here for scholarship information and application What: Mental Health America's 2013 Annual Conference is designed to provide a wide variety of educational and networking opportunities for a diverse group of individuals and organizations who are working to: develop and promote behavioral health integration, inclusion of wellness strategies in community public education efforts, and engage in promoting recovery for people with mental illnesses, co-occurring disorders and the community at large. A Health & Wellness Expo featuring health screenings, healthy living demonstrations, and community resources Facilitator-led health and wellness activities offered throughout the conference Speakers from across the country at keynotes and wellness-focused breakout sessions The Clifford Beers Awards Dinner recognizing successful and promising health and wellness programs and services When/Where: June 5th - 8th, 2013 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745 Click here for cost information

What:
The first annual Well-A-Falooza Music, wellness, and Freedom Festival will honor Mental Health Awareness Month in May by providing a day dedicated to serving youth in our community. The focus wil be on positive and healthy lifestyle improvements. The festival will provide music, eduactional classes, activities, sports, local food vendors, and opportunities for further community involvement. When:
Friday, May 31, 2013
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mountain Where:
Pioneer Park
Billings, MT 59101

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This session will provide an overview of accessibility issues related to distance education training and learning environments. Distance Education, through both synchronous and asynchronous delivery, provide expanded opportunities to access training content as well as to interact with others within a convenient environment. Yet, accessibility of Distance Education tools, such as Blackboard and Adobe Connect, can frequently pose significant barriers to individuals with disabilities because they do not work well, if at all, with assistive technology tools designed to support those individuals. During this session we will feature commonly used Distance Education tools to highlight accessibility issues as well as to provide a framework for matching tools based on user needs and preferences. When:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
11:00am - 12:30pm Mountain

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What:
This broadcast will incorporate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Learn the Signs. Act Early. (LTSAE) messages as well as NYS specific resources to increase awareness about LTSAE and importance of understanding developmental milestones and making appropriate and timely referrals when there is a concern. The broadcast will also highlight resources in New York State. Parents and professionals tend to frame healthy development of children in terms of height, weight, and language acquisition. Despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended universal screening for development and for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) since 2006, the majority of children are not being screened by standardized screening tools. In addition to screening, when a concern is raised, parents and professionals are not aware of the importance of early intervention or the availability of resources. The broadcast will highlight information about ASD and general developmental screening, including many free resources available for parents to better understand their child's development through the age of five years old, as well as materials to help parents talk with their child's health care provider about any concerns. For professionals, the broadcast will highlight the importance of routine developmental screening and resources for them and parents with whom they work. Learning Objectives
After viewing this program viewers will be able to: List important developmental milestones in early childhood (before the age of three). Explain the importance of using standardized developmental screening tests at routine well-child visits at 9, 18, and 24 months of age.</l

Being Money Smart
September 5, 2012
1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain The US Department of Treasury reports that a lack of financial literacy is one barrier that can lower standards of living and limit prosperity. There are opportunities online and in your community to support you in Being Money Smart. Join us on 9-5-12 to learn about: Free financial education opportunities that you can attend online or in your community. The benefits of Financial Literacy and how increasing your knowledge may increase your Financial Wellness. Online financial literacy games you can play and share with others. REGISTER FOR "Being Money Smart" Prolonging Work - Supports To Keep You On The Job
September 26, 2012
1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain Making the decision to decrease or end employment can become confusing as factors such as health, insurance, productivity and financial stability brush against each other. Your employer and disability insurance provider may have more support to offer than you think. REGISTER FOR "Prolonging Work - Supports to Keep You On The Job" Join us on 9-26-12 to learn about: Creating your vision for working and managing a disability Strategies to protect your productivity How to define gaps in functionality Understanding what your private disability insurance can provide REGISTER FOR "Prolonging Work - Supports to Keep You On The Job" Social Security Disability Insurance - The Impact of Work on Benefits
October 17, 2012
1:00 - 2:

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What:
The purpose of the listings is to provide families, particularly with low-incomes, with an affordable opportunity to become acquainted with the wide range of activities and programs offered throughout the Missoula community for parent-child interactions, family self-sufficiency, recreation, and wellness for adults & children.

When:
March to Mid-April 2012

Where:
See attached brochure for information on locations!

Contact:
Mary-Glynn Cromwell, Program Manager
Phone: 251-9410, ext. 302
Email: maryglynnc@ravalliheadstart.org

Katy Griffith, AmeriCorps
Phone: 251-9410, ext. 319 
Email: americorpsehs@ravalliheadstart.org

RSVP to 406.255.8451 or jolson@billingsclinic.org By Friday, November 23 What:
There are many issues impacting the health and well-being of our families that will be de-bated during the 2013 Montana Legislative Ses-sion. Join Legislators, community leaders, and health policy advocates for an important dis-cussion about issues affecting the health and well-being of Montana families. Learn what is being done, what needs to be done and how to get involved. Topics of Discussion Include: Access to Healthcare Injury Prevention Suicide Prevention Immunizations Oral Health Nutrition and Physical Activity Tobacco Use Prevention Mental Health WIC Early Childhood Services Healthy Montana Kids
When/Where:
November 27, 2012
7 - 8:30am (Breakfast Provided)
Mary Alice Fortin Health Conference Center
Billings Clinic Hospital RSVP to 406.255.8451 or jolson@billingsclinic.org By Friday, November 23

Watch the live webcast with a broadband or slower connection. Note: The webcast links are only active during the date and time of the session, but all sessions are archived for future viewing. What:
This session of Grand Rounds explored opportunities for optimal quality of life for individuals with disabilities. One in 6 adult Americans lives with a disability when defined by a limitation in function. Many are at higher risk for multiple chronic conditions, injuries, and increased vulnerability during disasters. Comparatively, people with disabilities are 4 times more likely to report their health to be fair/poor and 2.5 times more likely to have unmet health care needs than non-disabled peers. $400 billion is spent annually on disability-related health expenditures. Public health can help change this by promoting wellness and preventing disease in people with disabilities. CDC′s approach for a population who experiences diverse functional limitations is to assure that mainstream public health surveys, programs, and policies include people with disabilities across the lifespan, a method that can be modeled by state and federal programs. This powerful session of Grand Rounds explored public health opportunities for disease prevention, intervention and improvement to enable people to live well with functional limitations. We also highlighted accomplishments of partners and public health agencies in creating and modifying health programs to accommodate people with disabilities. Tentative future Grand Rounds topics include venous thromboembolism (VTE), HPV, teen pregnancy and immunization. Target Audience:
Physicians nurses epidemiologists pharmacists veterinarians certified

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What:
Training for school teams from schools which have already received basic RtI training through local, regional or state projects. At this training school teams will be using school wide data to assess the effectiveness of school intervention efforts. Using student outcome performance data as well as process evidence and indicators to determine the school's current status in implementing RtI. Using information to develop action steps for each participating school to enhance and improve their RtI implementation. To receive maximum benefit from this training, participants need to bring school wide benchmark data for at least the current school year and, if possible, prior years as well.

When/Where:
Monday, February 11, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Hampton Inn
2301 14th Street Southwest
Great Falls, MT 59404 Tuesday, February 12, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Great Northern Inn
1345 1st Street
Havre, MT 59501 Cost:
Free for CSPD Region II Residents, participation by individuals from outside of Region II is welcome, however, a $25.00 per person fee is required for the workshop. Region II consists of the counties of Cascade, Teton, Pondera, Toole, Glacier, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau. Contact:
cspd@havre.k12.mt.us
Aileen Couch, Coordinator
REGION II CSPD
PO Box 7791
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Fax (406) 265-8460<

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What:
Healthy People 2020 contains almost 600 objectives for improving the health of all Americans, and 100 of those objectives relate to children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN). To highlight some of these objectives and envision how the objectives might influence CYSHCN as they mature into adults, Genetic Alliance and Family Voices collaborated with the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Needs in the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) - which last year released Envision 2020, its strategic plan - to develop a family and consumer perspective on the national health promotion agenda and how it relates to CYSHCN and their families. By focusing on a small portion of the many community and organizational accomplishments related to children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN) and systems of care, we hope to generate discussions of the gaps that remain, as well as equip families and providers to better advocate and care for CYSHCN and their families. This webinar will present Envision 2020 as well as the Consumer Perspective document and demonstrate how Healthy People 2020 objectives can influence and provide direction for improving systems and services for individuals with special healthcare needs.

When:
Thursday, May 16, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
Free of charge

Register for this webinar series What:
Learn about top iPad picks for helping adults who have communication challenges such as aphasia and verbal apraxia. An emphasis will be places on drill and practice apps to improve verbal expression and auditory expression skills as well as iPad features, apps and strategies to help compensate for speaking and understanding deficits. After a formal presentation showing how to use the iPad and selected apps and features, there will be 20 minutes for collaboration, discussion and Q&A. A detailed handout will be emailed to participants with information about all the resources which are included in the presentation as well as additional resources which may prove helpful. This webinar is limited to the first 25 individuals who register.

When:
April 23, 25 & 29, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
Part 1: Speaking and Understanding, $25.00
Part 2: Reading and Writing, $25.00
Part 3: Cognition and Memory, $25.00

What: 
Speakers use several different communication techniques to help their listeners follow the logic of the discourse (conversation, teaching, etc.), as well as to hone in on key points of the discussion. Like all languages, American Sign Language speakers (and interpreters) use strategies to assist with listener comprehension. In the literature these are frequently referred to as 'expansion features' (Lawrence, Finton, Smith, etc.). The goal of the training will introduce you to the types of expansions that can be used, as well as when to integrate expansions into your educational interpretations. When:
January 12, 2013
9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Mountain Time Where:
Montana School for the Deaf and Blind - Great Falls MSU-Billings - 1500 University Dr., Ed Bldg.Rm. 158, Billings University of Montana - Gallagher Building, Corner of Arthur and Eddy, Rm 104, Missoula MSU-Bozeman - S. 7th & Grant, Bozeman (Eng . Phys.  Science Bldg. (EPS) Rm. 126) How to sign up:

Click here to Download a Registration form to Youth in Transition Conferences

What:
In the spirit of discovery, the annual Montana Youth Transitions (MYT) Conference will seek to answer important questions about the challenging journey into adulthood for Montana's youth with disabilities. It will be an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, vocational rehabilitaion counselors, case managers and others to network, explore resources, and discover pathways to meaningful futures! During the conference, there will be a Real LIfe Fair with vendors representing education, idependent living, recreation, employment, and other supportive services. Presenters will include well known keynotes as well as Montanans who have themselves gone through the transition process and can offer insight, guidance and support. A youth track will also be provided to start youth on their own individualized transition journey. When/Where:
November 14-16, 2012
Red Lion Colonial
Helena, MT Contact:
June Hermanson
406-442-2576
mylfjuneh@bresnan.net

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The significant disparity in education and literacy levels for people with mental and substance use disorders compared to the general population is a matter of serious concern. For people with mental health and substance use disorders, access to and inclusion in higher education is a central issue in achieving social inclusion. Learning Objectives: To learn how efforts within the legal system are working to reduce discrimination and ensure that necessary accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available to all who need them. To hear about an innovative university program's person-centered approach that is having great success in helping students stay in school, graduate, pursue their vocational goals, and secure fulfilling roles in the community.

To understand from a first-person perspective how one person was able to move out of poverty and realize her dreams by pursuing further education which led to achieving personal wellness and working to assist others in realizing their goals.

To develop an increased understanding of the disparity in education and literacy levels for people with mental and substance use disorders compared to the general population and the significant impact of these disparities on poverty, health, and well-being. When:
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain

Click here to download the flyer with full information (.pdf) What:
In the spirit of discovery, the annual Montana Youth Transitions (MYT) Conference will seek to answer important questions about the challenging journey into adulthood for Montana's youth with disabilities. It will be an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, case managers and others to network, explore resources, and discover pathways to meaningful futures! During the conference, there will be a Real Life Fair with vendors representing education, independent living, recreation, employment, and other supportive services.
Presenters will include well known keynotes as well as Montanans who have themselves gone through the transition process and can offer insight, guidance and support. A youth track will also be provided to start youth on their own individualized transition journey. When:
Novemeber 14-16, 2012 Where:
Red Lion Colonial
Helena, MT