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Supporting all Kids to Become Cool Kids: A Schoolwide Approach * June 11, 2012

Participants will be introduced to system wide approaches and practices to promote appropriate student behavior, teach social competence and establish consistent reactions to instances of unacceptable student behavior. When all staff consistently use an effective school wide approach, overall student behavior improves, time available for teaching and learning increases and the climate of the school community becomes more supportive and safe for both students and educators. All Kids Can be Cool Kids: Individual Plan and Approaches for Individual Students * June 12, 2012

Exemplary schools have well-designed, consistently implemented, and consistently improving systems for encouraging appropriate student behavior. However, even in these schools, there will be a small number of students needing more structure and support to be behaviorally successful. This workshop will address how to develop, implement, monitor, and adjust effective individual plans for these few "tough" kids for whom the school wide practices are not sufficient. Every Kid Can be a Cool Kid: Every Adult Can Make a Difference * June 13, 2012

In this workshop, participants will learn a variety of communication and interaction strategies designed to not only build relationships with students but increase the likelihood of student compliance with adult directions, the growth of overall social competence and the enhancement of the school environment as a place for adults to work and students to learn. Where:
Hampton Inn
2301 14th Street Southwest
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Dr. Ronald Lucchino, Ph.D. President of the Board for the Southwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, joins us to give a comprehensive overview of dementia. In this webinar he will describe behaviors and symptoms of dementia, the different types and risk factors to miss-diagnosing an adult with an intellectual disability with dementia. Examples will be given to show the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia in adults with IDD as opposed to the general population.

When:
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountian

Cost:
No cost

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AbleNet University presents Susan Berkowitz, M.S.,C.C.C,SLP. This webinar speaks to the unique challenges of working with adolescents and adults who live in group homes for persons with developmental disabilities.  You will look at the variety of communicative functions and behaviors exhibited and the drawbacks of the structure of these settings.  We will talk about shaping of actions, use of no tech and low tech options, and even some high tech possibilities through Medicaid funding.

When:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
10:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
No cost

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Learning Objectives: Strategies for how to best provide health care to adults with developmental disabilities in medical offices/facilities Strategies for addressing the psychological and support needs of adults with special health care needs Click here to learn more When:
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
4:00 - 5:00pm Mountain

Teens and young adults who suffer from mental illness can feel hopeless and alone. Many don't know what's wrong with them but feel like it's their fault. Those who understand what is happening fear they can't be helped. Because of the stigma attached to mental illness, it's often hard for those suffering and their families and friends to talk about what they're going through. But help is available, and it works. The goal of OK2TALK is to create a community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health problems and encourage them to talk about what they're experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope. Anyone can add their voice by sharing creative content such as poetry, inspirational quotes, photos, videos, song lyrics and messages of support in a safe, moderated space. We hope this is the first step towards getting help and feeling better.

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Strengths-Based Coaching®: 12 hour training for coaches and leaders in the fields of early childhood, school-age, and youth. Strengths-Based Coaching®: A Journey into Coaching is a practical approach for working with adults that will fundamentally change the way coaches and leaders support and sustain quality improvements in their programs, agencies, and school districts. This training enhances the coaching role of leaders,  building on their strengths, knowledge, and skills. Strengths-Based Coaching® is based on five foundations: adult learning theory, core beliefs, how to approach others, relationship building, and communication. These five foundations lead to positive feedback that creates partnerships and builds on the strengths of staff. Participants will: Identify conditions that lead to change IDentify the fundamental beliefs, knowledge and skills for effectively coaching others Distinguish the six stages of coaching State the goals, benefits and use of strength based coaching Identify methods to promote positive relationships and supportive interactions Demonstration learning questions as a strategy for Strength Based Coaching® Analyze issues and situations and identify strengths- based coaching strategies which will be effective at these times When/Where:
January 14-15 ~ Holiday Inn, Bozeman (Course #2815) OR
January 17-18 ~Joe McDonald Health & Fitness Center, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo (Course #2724)
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day Contact:
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To Register contact the staff at (406) 932-6300 or email christikon@aol.com What:
The session is for adults who are at least 18 years old. The camp offers opportunities for enjoyment of the mountain setting and growth in caring relationships. Included are hiking, group recreation, crafts, work projects, shared responsibilities, sharing of talents, music, etc. Christikon staff people reside in the cabins with the campers, and provide program leadership. Restrictions:
Because the camp is located o a mountain side and has many steps and barriers, people who use wheelchairs or whose mobility is severely limited would have a great deal of difficulty participating in the program. Campers should also be continent in toilet habits. Transportation:
Bus transportation is offered to and from camp on the first and last days from Billings, Laurel, Columbus and Big Timber. When:
June 16 - 19, 2013 Where:
Christikon lies along the Boulder River in the mountains just north of Yellowstone National Park. Costs:
$175.00 per person, bus fee is between $40.00 and $46.00 depending on pick up location. Ask about scholarship funding.  

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Strengths-Based Coaching is a 12 hour training that will fundamentally change the way coaches and leaders support and sustain quality improvements in their programs, agencies, and school districts. This practical approach for working with adults enhances the coaching role of leaders, building on their strengths, knowledge, and skills. Strengths-Based Coaching is based on five foundations: adult learning theory, core beliefs, how to approach others, relationship building, and communication. These five foundations lead to positive feedback that creates partnerships and builds on the strengths of staff.

When:
September 16-17 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain

Where:
University of Great Falls
1301 20th Street S.
Great Falls, MT 59405

Cost:
Participation by individuals from outside of Region II is welcome; how-ever, 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.

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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

Click here to download the flier for this series of classes Contact the Center for Families to register: info@forfamilies.org www.forfamilies.org Phone: (406) 294-5090 What: Nurturing Parenting with special needs and health challenges is designed to help parents and their children with chronic or life threatening medical conditions, developmental delays, and life-altering disorders and disabilities. Parents and their children meet separately for the first 90 minutes and meet together for the last 30 minutes. Light dinner included for children and adults. Designed for parents of children birth to 12 years. Two facilitators run parents' group; two facilitators run the children's group. The children's group is designed to meet the needs of all children regardless of abilities or health concerns. The program material is consistent with topics covered in the adult sessions and supports the healthy development of children birth to 12 years. When: Tuesday nights February 12, 19, 26, 2013 March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm Mountain Where: Center for Children and Families 3021 3rd Ave. North Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$20 per session. There is a sliding fee scale so please contact for details.

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Join four parents of young adults with disabilities as they share their experiences planning for their child's transition from high school to a full, rich day as an adult. How have they supported their child's transition to college or employment? Inclusive recreation and leisure opportunities? How and when do they recommend other parents begin transition planning? Who is important to have on the transition team? Whom should parents contact and when? Where can parents go for help? Is there anything they wish they would have done differently? Audience questions and interaction with the presenters is encouraged. Parents, this is your chance to hear from others who are walking or have walked the transition road with their children! When:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
1:00-2:30pm Mountain

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Impairments in vision can result in decreased independence and safety during daily activities, including ADL, IADL, work, leisure, and social participation. Low vision rehabilitation addresses these needs for independence and safety through the optimization of residual vision, utilization of assistive technology, and adaptations to the environment to compensate for vision loss. The interaction between the person, the task, and the environment and finding the perfect balance between these key components can be challenging. This webinar will provide a greater understanding of how assistive technology can promote independence and safety during daily activities for adults with vision impairment with emphasis on understanding the dynamic interaction of person, task, and environment for clinical application. This session is intended to be at an introductory level and is appropriate for all levels of practice. When:
Thursday, April 5, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mountain

Click here to read the full report (.pdf) As we all know, children/youth with special health care needs eventually become adults, many of whom will continue to have health challenges or disabilities but will want to join the workforce.  This week, in anticipation of the July 26 anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) issued a report entitled "Unfinished Business: Making Employment of People with Disabilities a National Priority."  The report notes that there has been little to no change in the overall employment rates of people with disabilities since passage of the ADA almost 22 years ago.  Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA), announced a goal to increase the number of people with disabilities in the workforce from under five million to six million by 2015.  He plans to introduce a series of bipartisan bills aimed at:  improving outcomes in transitioning young adults from school to work; increasing opportunities for people with disabilities to own a business; encouraging states to be innovative with programs that provide support to people with disabilities; and providing incentives for people with disabilities to save in order to ensure their economic security. 

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Tuesday evenings at the CMB, we'll learn all about fish, inside and out, with aweseome hands-on activities. Wednesday evenings on the water, we'll fish with local experts at area fishing holes. Locations announced at Tuesday's session, depending on where the fish are biting! Who:
Children ages 5-12 and at least one adult. When:
6:00-8:00pm
Tuesdays, June 12, 19 & 26
Wednesdays, June 13, 20 & 27 Where:
Children's Museum of Bozeman
202 S. Willson Ave
Bozeman, MT Registration
Call 406-522-9087 to register. $35 per child/adult pair; children's tackel, rod, reel, and t-shirt included!

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As a young person with a developmental disability transitioning from high school to your adult life, you've probably been thinking about where you want to live after you graduate. (In an apartment with friends?  In a college dorm? In your own condo or house?) You can start planning NOW to create the future living situation you want. One of our presenters will describe how she made her housing dream come true. Our second presenter will introduce you to Montana options and resources that can help you achieve your housing goals, whatever they might be.

When:
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mountain

Cost:
No cost