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Roger Holt

The Art of IEP Diplomacy | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog - 0 views

  • During IEP season the stakes are high.  Parents and teachers alike go into those meetings full of emotions and ideas.  Sometimes I am surprised that what is unsaid seems just as loud as what is actually said. In the past In the past, I’ve made the mistake of going into an IEP angry.  I did not get the best results for my son at that meeting.  So I’ve been trying different tactics over the years, and I’ve made a conscious effort to learn the art of diplomacy in my words and actions.
Roger Holt

UIC professor expands role in arts and culture for people with disabilities - chicagotr... - 0 views

  • Carrie Sandahl talks about Chicago with the wide-eyed wonder of a newcomer. She's enthralled by the cultural energy, the varieties of educational programs for kids and families and the on-going opportunities for new talent, especially artists with disabilities.
Roger Holt

45 Websites For Students To Create Original Artwork Online - 1 views

  • More and more websites are coming online to give students the ability to unleash their creativity in new and innovative ways.  From abstract art to pointillism, students now can click and draw their way into original works of art, and today’s freebie gives you a great list of places to begin. 
Roger Holt

Overcoming Challenges through Perseverance and the Arts | ED.gov Blog - 0 views

  • At age two, Thomas Ledbetter was diagnosed with Autism and was not expected to be able to speak; however, thanks to a great support system and an incredible amount of work on his part, he managed to overcome many of the obstacles in his life. Thomas experienced bullying throughout elementary and middle school and decided to channel these negative experiences and feelings into positive graphic design.
Meliah Bell

Missoula Community Theatre Announces an Evening Of Theatre for Those Living on the Auti... - 1 views

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    Tickets for this performance go on sale Monday, November 12, 2012, by phone at the MCT Box Office (406) 728-7529 (PLAY). Tickets are $10 per person and all seats are reserved. The box office will do its best to meet all special seating requests, including the need for extra space or quiet.  What:
    The Missoula Community Theatre (MCT Inc.) presents an adaptive performance of Miracle on 34th Street to accommodate people on the autism spectrum on Tuesday, December 4. "The adaptive performance is our way of reaching out to folks who may not come to any regular programs," said Executive Director Michael McGill, director of Miracle on 34th Street The Musical. "Theatre is a powerful medium, and we want it to be shared and engaged in by everyone." When/Where:
    MCT Center for the Performing Arts
    200 North Adams Street
    Missoula, MT
    Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Contact:
    MCT Inc.
    200 North Adams Street
    Missoula, MT 59802-4718                                                                                                                           Phone: (406) 728-7529  
Sierra Boehm

Indian Education for All: An Integrated Approach - Billings - Apr. 30, 2013 - 0 views

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    Click here to register for this workshop

    What:
    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
Sierra Boehm

YMCA Writer's Voice presents a reading by Craig Lancaster - Billings - Apr. 11, 2013 - 0 views

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    View the press release for this event What: The YMCA Writer's Voice presents a reading by Craig Lancaster of his new novel. "Edward Adrift" is the much-anticipated continuation from Craig Lancaster's award-winning debut novel, "600 Hours of Edward". The reading is free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale. When: Thursday, april 11, 2013 7:00 pm Mountain Where: Yellowstone Art Museum's Visible Vault 505 North 26th St. Billings MT, 59101 Cost: Free of charge, books will be available for sale.
Sierra Boehm

Sibshop: Exploring Feelings Through Creative Expression - Sioux Falls, SD - Apr. 27, 2013 - 0 views

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    Register for this event online or call 1-800-640-4553 What:
    Sibshops is an opportunity for brothers and sisters (ages 6-12) of children with a disability or special health need to enjoy friendship, activities and learning together. Activities include art, music, zumba dancing and other creative projects. When:
    Saturday, April 27, 2013
    10:30 am - 1:30 pm Mountain Where:
    Ramkota Hotel
    3200 W Maple St.
    Sioux Falls, SD 57107 Cost:
    Free of charge  
Sierra Boehm

AAC Developing Participation, Part 3: Making Connections - Webinar - May 21, 2013 - 0 views

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    Register for this webinar

    What:
    The purpose of Part 3: Making Connections is designed for children to learn that, not only does their voice matter, but their communication makes a difference. The child may engage in pretend play with peers, complete projects in art and early childhood learning content, and begin to expand their language. Tips will be offered for 15-minute daily activities, building narratives in literacy, using adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions with AAC, expanding contexts for communication tools, familiarizing easy access, and troubleshooting.

    When:
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain

    Cost:
    Free of charge
Sierra Boehm

Art of Storyteling: Plains Indian Perspective - Missoula - May 16, 2013 - 0 views

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    Register for this course
    View the course report for #2928 What:
    This workshop is designed to help support the implementation of the materials created by OPI and the Montana Historical Society. All participants will receive the full packet of learning materials including artwork, lesson plans, supporting power points and a connection to standards.

    When:
    Thursday, May 16, 2013
    4:15 pm - 7:15 pm Mountain

    Where:
    Missoula, location to be announced

    Cost:
    This information is not available at this time
Sierra Boehm

Mapping Media to the Common Core - Webinar - Multiple Dates in March, April and May - 0 views

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    Click here to register for this course - Course #2876
    Click here to view the flier for this event

    What:
    The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) require both students and teachers to demonstrate digital literacy skills by publishing texts online and developing communication skills through the use of different technology tools. The Mapping Media to the Common Core course (part 1) introduces teachers to six different multimedia products which students can create to meet the CCSS requirements; These strategies can also be used to differentiate instruction to meet the  needs of students with disabilities or those with high abilities! Each participant will use an iPad to access the interactive course eBook, as well as, create and share a variety of media products during the course.   Participants will need access to an iPad for this course.

    When:
    March 7, 2013 - Introduction (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    March 14, 2013 - Interactive Writing (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    March 28, 2013 - Narrated Art (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    April 11, 2013 - Radio Show (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    April 25, 2013 - Five- Photo Story (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    May 9, 2013 - Visual Notetaking (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    May 23, 2013 - Narrated Slideshow/Screencast (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)

    Where:
    Sessions will be offered electronically at Vision Net Sites.
    Contact Kay Fladstohl at kay.fladstol@vision.net  or 406-750-4379 to reserve a site near you.
         or
    https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gl=us&daddr=32+Campus+Dr,+Mis
Sierra Boehm

2013 K-12 Materials Exhibitor Fair - Missoula - Feb. 19, 2013 - 0 views

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    Click here to view the flier for this event

    What:
    Come and meet vendors of K-12 textbooks and education materials. Areas of emphasis will be Common Core Mathematics, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and some Science. Networkk with vendors and recieve free samples. When:
    Tuesday, February 19, 2013
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Where:
    Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula
    200 S. Pattee St.
    Missoula, MT 59802 Cost:
    Free to all educators Contact:
    Christine Kuschel, Ed.D.
    Missoula, MT ASCD President
    6990 Linda Vista Blvd
    Missoula, MT 59803
    (406) 251-5885 (voice)
    (406) 251-4189 (fax)
    CKuschel@aol.com
Terry Booth

Technology Tuesdays: Popcorn and an iPad 2 - Billings - May 1, 2012 - 0 views

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    You can register online here or download the full flyer here!

    What:
    Join us for March's Technology Tuesday as we explore the world of iPad apps for educators. Presenter Trina Halama will share apps for the iPad that are educational tools that can be used in the classroom. There are a variety of useful apps to make the classroom livelier and more engaging for both the students and teacher. Among the apps being shared are apps for time management, social networking, discussion forums and boards, books, art and graphics, and much more. Some of the particular apps to be shared are: Kindle, How Stuff Works, Flashcardlet, free books, Red Stamp, Toontastic, Math Quizzer, Quick Graph, and more. This will be an opportunity to receive and share resources.

    Bring your iPad or use one of ours!


    When:
    Tuesday, May 1, 2012
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Where:
    MSUB College of Ed. Bldg
    Room 122
    Billings, MT

    Contact:
    John Keener
    Phone: (406) 657-1743
    Email: john.keener@msubillings.edu

    Debra Miller
    Phone: (406) 657-2072
    Email: dmiller@msubillings.edu

    If you have a particular question or suggestion you can contact Trina at thalama@fromberg.k12.mt.us.
Terry Booth

Braille Workshop - Great Falls - Oct. 18-19, 2012 - 0 views

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    Click here to register for this workshop What:
    The Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Outreach Staff in the Department for the Visually Impaired are hosting the annual workshop for persons providing instruction to braille students. The need for this training arose from the 2006 adoption of Montana New Rule 1: Assignment of persons providing instruction of Braille to students in the state of Montana. Topics for this year's workshop will include: a presentation hands-on workshop with Jan Zollinger - Teaching Braille Literacy Through the Arts, braille practice and techniques will be explored. Please bring transcription course materials to work on. This is a great opportunity for teachers to network and learn more about dots! When/Where:
    October 18-19, 2012
    MSDB Campus
    Great Falls, MT
Terry Booth

Summer Math Camp for Middle School Girls - Bozeman - June 11-15, 2012 - 0 views

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    What:
    The camp is free, and open to all young women finishing 7th or 8th grade in the Bozeman area.  The program will consist of a five-day summer camp (taught by K-12 teachers and faculty from MSU), followed by work on individual projects (with mentorship by undergraduate math majors and faculty members), culminating in a poster presentation in December of 2012. Math in the arts, nature, and in careers will be the themes for the camp. Where:
    MSU Campus
    Bozeman, MT 59717 When:
    June 11 - 15, 2012 Contact:
    Brian Lindaman at lindaman@math.montana.edu to receive an information sheet and application. Spots are limited to 15 participants, so register soon!
Sierra Boehm

Implementing the Common Core for the Uncommon Learner - Webinar - June 5, 2014 - 0 views

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    Register for this event

    What:
    This webinar will examine strategies and resources that are can be used to support students with learning disabilities achieve proficiency with the Common Core State Standards in English/Language Arts and Mathematics. We will examine a range of free and for fee digital resources, as well as low tech/no tech supports that provide access to a standards based curriculum for students who struggle with traditional pencil and paper tasks. This session will dig deep into the language of the indicators to examine the expectations for students and how to utilize accessible instructional materials that meet student needs.

    When:
    Thursday, June 5, 2014
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain

    Cost:
    $49.00
Roger Holt

Missoula student's Hoover art goes viral | KPAX.com | Missoula, Montana - 0 views

  • MISSOULA - Marcus Bartlett, a Missoula Sentinel High School student, has a passion for vacuum cleaners, and that passion is about to make him a little famous.
Sierra Boehm

Digital Tools that Support Common Core Standards - Billings - Aug. 14-15, 2013 - 0 views

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    Register for this event
    Download the flyer for this event

    What:
    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
Sierra Boehm

Life Song Music Therapy - Bozeman - Multiple Dates in 2013 - 0 views

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    More information about these events
    Download the flyer for this event

    What:
    Life Song Music Therapy values life at any stage. Everyone can benefit from music.

    When:
    Sundays, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm or 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Mountain
    October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013
    November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013
    No session Decmeber 1st, break
    December 8, 15, 2013

    Where:
    Music Arts Center
    19 N 10th Ave.
    Bozeman, MT 59717

    Cost:
    $10.00 per session
Sierra Boehm

Mapping Media to the Common Core - Vision Net Sites in Montana - Multiple dates, 2013-2014 - 0 views

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    Register for this event (Course #3381) What:
    The Common Core State Standards(CCSS) require both students and teachers to demonstrate digital literacy skills by publishing texts online and developing communication skills through the use of different technology tools. The Mapping Media to the Common Core course (part 1) introduces teachers to six different multimedia products which students can create to meet the CCSS requirements; These strategies can also be used to differentiate instruction to meet the  needs of students with disabilities or those with high abilities! Each participant will use an iPad to access the interactive course eBook, as well as, create and share a variety of media products during the course. Participants will need access to an iPad for this course.

    When:
    Nov 7 - Introduction - Nov 21 Interactive Writing
    Dec 5 - Narrated Art - Dec 19 Five- Photo Story
    Jan 9 - Radio Show - Jan 23  Narrated Slideshow/Screencast
    Feb 13 - Visual Notetaking & Course Wrap-up

    Time for each conference - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Mountain

    Where:
    Vision net sites in Montana

    Cost:
    $150 per person, or $100 per person for groups of 2 or more; includes a copy of the interactive e-Book "Mapping Media to the Common Core: Part I."

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