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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

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What:
Presented by Meghan Murphy, Erin Anderson, and Sarah Ahlm, This webinar will include information on different types of play with examples, explanations of play development and the correlation to academic success. The webinar will also cover how play relates to social skills and will provide techniques for teaching play to promote social skills.

When:
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain Cost:
$30 CEU-Credit
$25 Non-Credit

Notes:
You will need a computer with Internet access to participate. Apple computers are not compatible with GoToMeeting.

The National Lekotek Center will send certificates of completion to attendees for CEU credits. It is the responsibility of the individual to submit certificates to accrediting organizations.

Creating A Google Website
October 24th, 2012
5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 In this series of classes Ronda McManus will explore how to create and maintain a workable website using Google Tools. Websites can be created for a personal digital portfolio, a classroom, or a business. Participants will learn how to use many Google tools such as calendar, documents, presentation, and forms and how to incorporate them into a workable website. Ronda will cover each Google tool and give participants an opportunity to develop content that will be utilized to develop a website at the end of the series. Click here to register for Google Docs
Google Docs
November 7, 2012
5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 Google Docs is a suite of products that lets you create different kinds of online documents, work on them in real time with other people, and store your documents and your other files -- all online, and all for free. Learn how to create various documents, presentations, drawings, spreadsheets, and forms. In addition, learn how to use Google Docs professionally in teaching and in collaboration with colleagues, from making Digital Kits to using forms to survey parent and student interests.   Click here to register for Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
December 5, 2012   5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122  Participants will have an opportunity to learn and use a variety of

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) assists state and local workforce development systems to better serve all youth, including youth with disabilities and other vulnerable youth. The NCWD/Youth, created in 2001, is composed of partners with expertise in education, youth development, disability, employment, workforce development and family issues. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), the NCWD/Youth is housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, D.C. NCWD/Youth offers a range of technical assistance services to state and local workforce investment boards, youth councils and other workforce development system youth programs.

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What:
This webinar will provide strategies to support the social-emotional development of a child with and without disabilities, build emotional vocabulary and positive communication skills. Participants will learn about the Kimochis® Keys to to Communication. These Keys help children to listen, speak and act in ways that promote positive behavior and social interactions. Research shows that developing social and emotional skills improves academic performance and prevents problem behavior. Developing these skills helps kids communicate, team up effectively with others and manage emotions like anger and discouragement and ultimately learn how to motivate themselves to cope with the everyday life.
When:
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
10:00-11:00am MST Contact:
Call: April Anguiano at 773-528-5766 ext. 402 or Email: aanguiano@lekotek.org

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This session will focus on translational research related to targeted drug development for core symptoms of autism based on the emerging understanding of autism neuroscience. Goal and Objectives:
1) Explain the "targeted treatment" approach to drug development for autism.
2) Identify the synapse as a convergence point for multiple genes associated with autism
3) Describe the challenges to demonstrating treatment efficacy on the core symptoms of autism. The purpose of this webinar series is to introduce clinicians to exciting developments in neuroscience that provides complex and new understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders in children. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the structure and functioning of areas of the brain, novel ways to study the brain and emerging treatments. When:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain

Cost:
$40.00 per session,
$120.00 for the entire series

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This session will describe the prefrontal cortex's role in attention, behavior and emotion and how abnormal development in this area of the brain contributes to ADHD, ODD and bipolar disorder. Dr. Arnsten will also underscore the role of stress in causing prefrontal cortical dysfunction and emerging treatments.

Goals and Objectives:
1) The role of the prefrontal cortex in the top-down regulation of attention, behavior and emotion.
2) How abnormal development and dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex contributes to childhood disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder and bipolar disorder.
3) How prefrontal cortical circuits are modulated by the arousal systems, and how stress  exposure or lead poisoning can cause prefrontal cortical dysfunction that mimics ADHD.
4) New data on how medications used to treat ADHD can strengthen prefrontal cortical regulation through catecholamine actions on prefrontal network connections. The purpose of this webinar series is to introduce clinicians to exciting developments in neuroscience that provides complex and new understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders in children. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the structure and functioning of areas of the brain, novel ways to study the brain and emerging treatments. When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain

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The goal of this presentation is to understand how human and animal studies can provide convergent information on biological consequences of environmental tobacco exposure during development.

Goals and Objectives:
1) To understand the molecular targets for nicotine in the brain. 
2) To identify circuits vulnerable to developmental nicotine exposure. The purpose of this webinar series is to introduce clinicians to exciting developments in neuroscience that provides complex and new understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders in children. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the structure and functioning of areas of the brain, novel ways to study the brain and emerging treatments. When:
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain

Cost:
$40.00 per session,
$120.00 for the entire series

" National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders"

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What:
You are invited to attend (live or online) the 19th Annual Health Equity Research Webcast - Early Childhood Development: Investing in Our Children and Our Future, presented by the University of North Carolina (UNC) Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Minority Health Project, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, the UNC American Indian Center, and the Carolina Latina/o Collaborative.

When:
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
11:30 am - 2:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
This event is free.

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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

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What:
Learn how Google Chromebooks for Education allow schools to engage all constituents (parents, students, teachers, and administrators) to use the power and simplicity of the web for unlimited teaching and learning opportunities for all. In this webinar, you'll hear directly from the Tech Integration team at Fond du Lac, a school district serving approximately 7,300 students in Wisconsin, about how they use Chromebooks in the classroom and beyond for dynamic learning environments and manage them with ease to harness the best of the web. See how they implemented a 1:1 strategy to ensure that they are successfully preparing their students for academic achievement as well as life-long self-directed learning and engagement as global citizens. In addition, learn how Fond du Lac established a complementary professional development portal designed for teachers by teachers with resources such as lesson plans, training modules, etc. on how to effectively implement the Chromebooks in their classrooms.

When:
Monday, December 17, 2012
2:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

Participants will: Learn about the unique benefits and features of Google Chromebooks for Education Hear first-hand experience of why the district selected Google Chromebooks and Apps for Education as their best platform for collaborative learning Learn from educators how Google Chromebooks, Apps for Education, and other web tools can be used to improve student learning, collaborat

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What:
Participants will learn how to develop strategies for implementing assistive technology in the classroom setting. The webinar will focus on assistive technology and factors in matching features to the child's needs. Participants will also be able to identify at least three types of technologies for use in support of academic learning. The knowledge gained in this session will enable participants to evaluate the impact of a continuum of options that need to be considered with clear justification for solutions that are best for the child. When:
Monday, March 18, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain Cost:
$28 for RESNA Members, $40 for Non-Members. (0.1 RESNA CEUs)

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What:
MEA-MFT PASS is an intensive four-day course, designed to help Montana paraprofessionals meet Federal qualification standards contained in the No Child Left Behind Act. The course has been developed by and for Montana paraprofessionals and provides participants with important skills in classroom management as well as proven strategies in reading, writing, and math instruction, taught in a dynamic and fun setting. A nationally developed assessment is built directly into the four-day course, assuring that paraprofessionals who take the course can demonstrate evidence of content mastery to their local districts and the state of Montana. Course materials are taken from the nationally recognized and award winning Educational Research and Dissemination (ER&D) program, developed by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). A team of highly trained educators from throughout the state are responsible for teaching the course. Each trainer has received over 70 hours of ER&D training at the national level.

When:
August 5-9, 2013
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mountain (daily)

Where:
Holiday Inn
5 East Baxter Lane
Bozeman, Montana 59715

Cost:
Member of MEA-MFT $100.00 - Non-member $150.00

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What:
The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children is a conceptual framework of evidence-based practices developed by two national, federally-funded research and training centers: The Center for the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) and The Technical Assistance Center for Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI). Most recently, TACSEI developed a family coaching approach for implementing the Pyramid Model with caregivers in homes. This approach was developed to support home visitors who are working with caregivers of infants and toddlers with or at-risk for disabilities. The approach focuses on supporting home visitors in the use of evidence-based family coaching strategies to enhance caregivers' capacity to promote their infant or toddlers' social emotional competence. This presentation will describe the family coaching approach to implementing the pyramid model. When:
June 13 & 14, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain both days
Registration 8:30 am Where:
MSU Billings
College of Education Building, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
Free of charge

Please call 406-252-9799 by FEBRUARY 4th to set up an enrollment appointment.

What:
15 Week parenting classes focusing on discipline, rewards, consequences, family rules, decision making, child development, brain development, empathy, family morals, values and more. Parents are urged to bring their children to a Parent-Child interaction facility in each class. Free child care and dinner are provided for children during each class. Where:
The Family Tree Center
2520 5th Ave South
Billings, MT 59102 When:
Grade School Age: Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm Beginning Feb. 6th
Babies & Toddlers: Mondays 5:30-7:30pm Beginning Feb 11th
Babies & Toddlers: Mondays 5:30-7:30pm Open ended class. Please call to enroll. Cost:
Fees are $20 for materials (due at first class) and $10 per class if a certificate of completion is required. Class must be paid in full before certificates are issued. Contact:
Any questions or concerns call 406-252-9799
www.familytreecenterbillings.org

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What:
The purpose of Montana PAK is to develop a monthly forum for parents to collaborate and receive information about special education advocacy and the federal/state laws that protect their children. In addition, PAK aims to provide a public medium to discuss educational concerns and to raise awareness about the scope of services, as well as local resources, which are available for children. Developed in partnership with Disability Rights Montana (DRM) and Parents, Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK) When:
Saturday, February 9, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain Where:
Business Development Center, Conference Room
305 West Mercury St.
Butte, MT 59701 Cost:
Free. If you would like to attend, but need some support with child supervision, transportation, etc. call the PLUK office at 800-222-7585