Click here for more information!What:The 2012 OSEP Leadership Conference (previously named the OSEP Mega Leadership Conference) will support better outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families by providing opportunities for key leaders and partners to interact with Department staff and OSEP-funded technical assistance providers. State Part B Directors, Part C Coordinators, Parent Center leaders, and State Part B and Part C Data Managers will enhance their leadership roles through opportunities to hear from experts in the field and to learn about evidence-based practices that will support participants’ ability to improve results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families.The conference is designed for:PTIs, CPRCs, and PTACs; State Part B Directors of Special Education and staff; State Part C and Section 619 Coordinators and staff; State ICC Chairs; and Parts B and C IDEA Data Managers responsible for submitting 618 Data. Others are welcome to attend.When:July 30 - August 1, 2012Where:Washington, DCContact:Tamara InfanteEmail: tinfante@fhi360.org
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OSEP Leadership Conference - Washington, DC - July 30 - August 1, 2012 - 0 views
2012 Montana Youth Leadership Forum - Helena - July 16 - 20, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to apply for MYLF!What:MYLF (pronounced “my life”) is a unique career and leadership training program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities. By serving as delegates from their communities, youth with disabilities will cultivate leadership, citizenship, and social skills.Delegates gain access to vital resources related to assistive technology, community support, and self-advocacy. Successful men and women with disabilities serve as role models in helping youth realize their abilities and obligations to pursue meaningful employment and contribute to society. This educational and motivational forum involves an intense schedule. Throughout the training, small "working groups" explore personal leadership and career plans.When:July 16-20, 2012Where:Helena, MontanaContact:June Hermanson Phone: (406)442-2576 mylfjuneh@bresnan.net
Murder Mystery Fundraiser for the Montana Youth Leadership Forum - Helena - Feb. 8, 2014 - 0 views
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What: "Mystery in Helena" is a collaboration between local businesses and the Montana Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF) as MYLF hosts a "murder mystery" fund raising event. The event is an interactive mystery game, a scenario where the audience solves the murder of fictitious character "Wyatt Twerp." The Mystery takes place in 1878 in Dodge City, Kansas. Attendees will serve as detectives and encouraged to come in costume to fit the era. Prizes will be given for best costume, best detective, and other categories. There will be two offerings of the event during the day. Money raised will be used to sponsor youth to the 2014 Forum, purchase iPads, and create a promotional video that can recruit more youth to the program. When: Saturday, February 8, 2014 2:00 pm and again at 7:00 pm Mountain Where: Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds Entry Hall 98 W Custer Ave, Helena, Mt 59602 Cost: Tickets are $30.00 per person or two for $50.00. There will be a cash bar and appetizers served during the event. There are also sponsorship packages available that include company advertisement, and ticket deals, and a VIP Hour. Sponsorship levels are: Gold - $500: Includes eight tickets, VIP hour*, and advertisement at the event. Silver - $250: Includes four tickets, VIP hour*, and advertisement at the event. Corporate - $100: Includes two tickets, VIP hour*, and advertisement at the event. *VIP Sponsors will receive one free drink and have the opportunity to be entertained by renowned stand-up comic Mike Beers. Mike is also an alumni of the Montana Youth Leadership Forum and can attest to the impact and importance of the program on the lives of young people with disabilities. For more information or for tickets, contact June at mylfjuneh@bresnan.net or 406-442-2576
APPLICATION-Montana Youth Leadership & Advocacy Summer Training - Anaconda - June 11 & ... - 0 views
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APPLICATION—Montana Youth Leadership & Advocacy Summer Training - Anaconda - June 11 & 12, 2010 Click here to download the application (PDF) What: Training/workshop to develop leadership and advocacy skills in the system of care (SOC) for Mental Illness and in the community. Who: Youth (grades 8-12; ages 13-17) diagnosed with mental illness
Youth Leadership Training - Helena - June 28 & 29, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to download Save the Date flyer for this event (.pdf) What:
Presentation, activities related to at-risk youth, leadership skill training, games and an opportunity to meet youth around the state! Free transportation, lodging, and food for all youth/parents who participate. Where:
Gateway Center
Helena, MT
(Lodging at the Wingate Hotel) Contact:
Tracy Stone at tstone@mt.gov or 406-444-3814
MBI Leadership Youth Days - Billings - Dec. 1-2, 2013 - 0 views
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Register for this event
What:
Effective school change requires wide stakeholder participation. As we have seen with the Million Voice Survey, "When students have high aspirations, they have the ability to dream about the future, while being inspired in the present to reach those dreams." The theme for the 2013 Youth Days is "FUEL UP FOR LEADERSHIP." Youth Days has positively impacted schools across Montana. This year, we will again incorporate "8 Conditions" that need to be in place if students are to strive for and fulfill their academic, personal and social promise.
When:
Decemeber 1-2, 2013
Sunday - 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Monday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Holiday Inn Grand Montana
5500 Midland Rd
Billings MT, 59102
Cost:
A meal will be served on Sunday evening, as well as a morning snack and lunch on Monday. Your school will be reimbursed for travel, lodging (if you should need it) and per diem at the current state rates.
MBI Leadership Youth Days - Sidney - Nov. 17-18, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Effective school change requires wide stakeholder participation. As we have seen with the Million Voice Survey, "When students have high aspirations, they have the ability to dream about the future, while being inspired in the present to reach those dreams." The theme for the 2013 Youth Days is "FUEL UP FOR LEADERSHIP." Youth Days has positively impacted schools across Montana. This year, we will again incorporate "8 Conditions" that need to be in place if students are to strive for and fulfill their academic, personal and social promise.
When:
November 17-18, 2013
Sunday - 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Monday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Microtel Inn & Suites,
1500 South Central Avenue
Sidney MT, 59270
Cost:
A meal will be served on Sunday evening, as well as a morning snack and lunch on Monday. Your school will be reimbursed for travel, lodging (if you should need it) and per diem at the current state rates.
MBI Leadership Youth Days - Bozeman - Nov. 3-4, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Effective school change requires wide stakeholder participation. As we have seen with the Million Voice Survey, "When students have high aspirations, they have the ability to dream about the future, while being inspired in the present to reach those dreams." The theme for the 2013 Youth Days is "FUEL UP FOR LEADERSHIP." Youth Days has positively impacted schools across Montana. This year, we will again incorporate "8 Conditions" that need to be in place if students are to strive for and fulfill their academic, personal and social promise.
When:
November 3-4, 2013
Sunday - 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Holiday Inn
5 Baxter Lane
Bozeman MT, 59715
Cost:
A meal will be served on Sunday evening, as well as a morning snack and lunch on Monday. Your school will be reimbursed for travel, lodging (if you should need it) and per diem at the current state rates.
APPLICATION - Montana Parent/Caregiver Leadership Training - Anaconda - June 11 & 12, 2010 - 0 views
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Click here to download the application (PDF) What: Training to develop leadership and advocacy skills Who: For parents/caregivers of youth diagnosed with mental illness willing to use their new skills to advocate for children with mental health needs beyond the needs of their own child.
Montana Peer Network is Offering Leadership Training - Bozeman/Helena/Billings - Multip... - 0 views
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Training will be held in three locations: Bozeman – August 9-10 Western Montana Drop In Center 695 Farmhouse Lane Helena – August 12-13 Lewis and Clark Library, Large Conference Room 120 S. Last Chance Gulch Billings – September 9-10 Location to be announced The Leadership training will be offered by the National Consumer Support Technical Assistance Center (NCSTAC) and funded through a grant from Center for Mental Health Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Topics to be covered are: Steps to Recovery Self-Advocacy Meeting Management Serving on Boards and Committees Creative Leadership – Using your strengths Systems Advocacy
Independent Living Research Utilization Announces National Youth Leadership Network is ... - 0 views
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It's that time again, the National Youth Leadership Network is currently accepting applications for our Governing Board and Committees. Now is the perfect time for youth to get involved with NYLN! We have a ton of really cool projects lined up. We are focusing on more grassroots level activism, youth-led media projects, and building interdependent support systems. We are looking for young folks who want to take an active role in the organization. We especially want to prioritize youth of color leadership, so please support youth of color in applying. Governing board and committee positions are open to youth with any disability between the ages of 15 through 28. You can find a recruitment flyer and the application at http://www.nyln.org under "Apply Now!" The application is due November 10, 2010. To get in touch with NYLN, please email me at stacey@nyln.org.
Montana Youth Leadership Forum - 52 Weeks - 0 views
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The Montana Youth Leadership Forum is a unique leadership training program for high school students with disabilities. Each year the program begins with the Forum that takes place for a week in July where students are brought to the campus of Carroll College for training. During the Forum students have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of disability, self advocacy skills, and how the enhance their self esteem.
Parent/Caregiver Leadership Training - Anaconda - June 11 & 12, 2010 - 0 views
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What: Training to develop leadership and advocacy skills Who: For parents/caregivers of youth diagnosed with mental illness willing to use their new skills to advocate for children with mental health needs beyond the needs of their own child. When: Starts: ~3:00pm, Friday June 11th till ~3:00pm Saturday 12th Where: Fairmont Hot Springs by Anaconda Why: There needs to be a parent/caregiver voice in the system of care for children’s mental health. Parents/caregivers that have been through the experience of raising a child with a mental illness are the experts in what treatments and services are effective for recovery. Therefore parents/caregivers are key to improvement of the SOC for mental illness. In order to get parent/caregiver voice into the system of care, a leadership and advocacy training will empower parents by giving them the tools and skills to be involved in the SOC.
Creating an Impact School - Polson - Aug. 20 & 21, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this event (account required) What:
When creating an Impact School and using the MTSS/RTI (Multi-Level Systems of Support) leadership team process, leaders can influence educators by aligning and integrating professional learning so it is practical and encourages meaningful dialogue and action planning. The content of this institute draws from ideas described in Jim Knight's Unmistakable Impact: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction and addresses the two big ideas of the (MTSS /RTI) process; consensus and infrastructure as systems change. Understanding what effective tools teams can use for, building relationships, developing procedures for translating the Montana Common Core State Standards (MCCS) into practice, and encouraging educators to be active partners in change will be the content presented in this 2 day institute. Audience:
Leadership teams from schools to attend together. Where:
Polson High School
Polson, MT
Montana Youth Leadership Forum Recruiting Delegates for 2011 Forum in Helena - July 18-... - 0 views
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The Montana Youth Leadership Forum is currently recruiting delegates for the 2011 Forum to be held on the campus of Carroll College July 18-22. All expenses of the program are covered by the program for youth to attend. MYLF serves youth with any type of disability. Those who are currently in their freshman through senior year (or equilivent age range) are eligible and encouraged to apply. You may download the application here (deadline is April1, 2011) and additional information can be found at www.montanaylf.org.
Using Social Media to Increase Family Leadership - Webinar - Feb. 7, 10, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
This webinar hosted by The National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness will discuss different social media platforms and how families and their professional partners can harness the power of the internet to inform family leaders and increase advocacy and leadership. No registration is required. When:
Thursday, February 7, 2013
12:00 pm Mountain
and
Sunday, February 10, 2013
5:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free Instructions for participation: Please make sure you have prepared your computer to access the meeting through Adobe Connect.
1. Click here to test your connection and install required software
2. Click here to watch a tutorial on Adobe Connect On The day of the webinar, log into the meeting site 5-10 minutes early.
1. Click here to join the adobe connect meeting
2. Select "enter as guest" then click the "enter room" button
3. Turn off your computer speakers. You will listen to the audio portion through the telephone.
4. When you enter the Adobe room, you will be prompted for a call back number. Enter your phone number and Adobe will call you. If you are at a phone with an extension dial 1-866-244-8528 and enter participant code: 219009
Montana Youth Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF) - Helena - July 16-20, 2012 - 0 views
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Download the 2012 MYLF Application here! (PDF) Click here to download and apply to be a part of the volunteer staff!(PDF) What:We're inviting future community leaders to attend the annual Montana Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF) for students with disabiliites. Applications forms must be postmarked by March 30, 2012.When:July 16-20, 2012Where:Helena, MTCarroll CollegeContact: June Hermanson 1617 Euclid Suite 1 Helena, MT 59601 Phone: (406) 442-2576 Fax: (406) 443-3796 Email: mylfjuneh@bresnan.netWebsite: www.montanaylf.org
Montana Indian Education Association (MIEA) "Call to Conference 2012" - Bozem... - 0 views
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Click here to register and get more information!What:The theme of this year’s conference is “Leadership through Action and Participation.” We must all be strong advocates and willing to step up and make our voice heard through participation in policy development at the local, state, tribal and national level. Montana has become a recognized leader in Indian education in the nation and it has been because of the action taken by many MIEA members and friends of Indian education to make these positive changes.Great speakers, workshops, a student leadership strand, awards banquet and an elder’s luncheon just to mention a few. This year the parent forum on Thursday will focus on parent issues such as: the Johnson-O’Malley Program, Title VII Part A, Indian Education for All and Impact Aid. We encourage parent committees and others involved in supporting Indian parents to attend.When:April 12-15, 2012Where:Bozeman, MTBest Western Plus GranTree InnContact:Ron Juneau 406-850-9982 mieadirector@gmail.com Michelle Mitchell 406-833-0106 michell.mtchll@gmail.com
Climbing the Leadership Ladder: Empowering Students to Be the Architects of Their Own L... - 0 views
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Click here to download the full brochure with registration form (PDF) When: February 2, 2010 Where: Fifth Avenue Christian Church Havre, MT What: Educators everywhere can agree that students need to master a core body of personal skills and competencies thereby positively impacting their school and community, actively engaging in their education. Participants will learn strategies for moving schools from operating in a 20th Century paradigm to creating a model that reflects our dynamic 21st Century, interconnected world. FREE TRAINING FOR: Elementary middle school and high school teachers special education teachers administrators paraprofessionals and parents.
Click here to download the 2013 Request for Presenters
Click here to download the 2013 Staff Application
What:
MYLF (pronounced "my life") is a unique career and leadership training program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities. By serving as delegates from their communities at a 5-day intensive training, youth with disabilities will cultivate leadership, citizenship, and social skills. Delegates gain access to vital resources related to assistive technology, community support, and self-advocacy. Successful men and women with disabilities serve as role models in helping youth realize their abilities and obligations to pursue meaningful employment and contribute to society. This educational and motivational forum involves an intense schedule. When:
July 22-26, 2013 Where:
Carroll College
1601 North Benton Avenue
Helena, MT 59625 Cost:
Twenty high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will be selected.
No expense to selected delegates. Contact:
mylfjuneh@bresnan.net
June Hermanson
Montana Youth Leadership Forum
1617 Euclid Suite 1
Helena, MT 59601
(406)442-2576 Phone
(406)443-3796 Fax