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You are invited to participate in Health Votes Montana- 2012. Health Votes Montana is a state legislative candidate forum focused on healthcare issues that are of concern for patients. When/Where:
Beall Park Rec Center - Bozeman, MT
Sept. 24, 2012 - 5:30-7:30 pm Missoula Library - Missoula, MT
Sept. 26, 2012 - 5:30-7:30pm Lewis & Clark Library Helena, MT
Sept. 27, 2012 - 6:00-8:00pm Billings Depot - Billings, MT
Oct. 2, 2012 - 6:00-8:00pm For More Information:
Eran Thompson
eranthompson@cancer.org
406-373-8490

Limited number of Scholarships (FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE)  are available for Teams from Region 5 Schools to attend one of the following conferences: 

MBI Conference in Bozeman in June
Montana Educator's Conference- in Helena in June
Picture Perfect Interventions- Video Modeling (see info above) in Missoula, April 13th, 2013


Travel Scholarships are also available for those living more than 50 miles from Missoula to attend.

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Real Life Fair- April 30, 2013 - Missoula - for juniors and senior students with disabilities, their teachers and parents. Info coming soon...

Click here to register for this event - Course #2883
Click here to see the course report #2883

What:
In this session, presenters will use a high-powered lens to develop evidence-based strategies to support people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Strategies will include the highly effective video modeling and video self-modeling strategies as well as story-based interventions, self-regulation, promoting, special-interest supports and Role Playing. Participants will engage in hands-on learning using Flip Cams and other technology with a comprehensive planning system. When:
Saturday, April 13, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Where:
Masonic Lodge
126 E. Broadway St.
Missoula, MT 59802 Cost:
Professional, $90.00
Paraprofessionals & Parents, $65.00
University Student, $50.00

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What:
This two-day workshop will introduce you to the vast collections on the Library of Congress's rich reservoir of over 19 million digital resources and explore how you can use them to engage students in the classroom. Two-day workshops will include information on:
    Navigating the Library of Congress website for digital content     Searching digitized materials and lessons     Analyzing primary sources and discussing lesson implementation strategies     Exploring Copyright information     Designing lessons utilizing Library of Congress materials     Links to Common Core Standards     Engaging and challenging students using primary source materials     Continuing Education hours available and College Credit     Lunch provided both days. When:
July 25-26, 2013

Where:
Missoula, MT

Cost:
Free of charge

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What:
This is a fun filled day for brothers and sisters who have a sibling with a disability. This one day workshop focuses on getting kids together to meet their peers, play active games, and spark conversation about what it is like to be a sibling.

When:
Saturday, June 15th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill Children's Services
800 Kensington, Suite 100
Missoula, MT 59801

Cost:
$10.00 per person, lunch is provided

Questions or registration:
Contact Abbey Hood at 406-217-8768 or abigailh@esgw.org

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What:
Easter Seals-Goodwill is offering a series of classes using Michelle Garcia Winner's "Think Social!" curriculum to help kids ages 9-14 who need extra support in learning and practicing social skills. Group leaders include people with backgrounds in P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters), social work, special education, and one-on-one work with kids of ranging abilities. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for kids to explore and learn about our social world together!

When/Where:
Friday's from July 19 to August 16, 2013
Varying times and locations in Missoula, MT
View Kids Connect summer session times and dates

Cost:
Cost for the 8-week session is $200.

Contact:
Abbey Hood at abigailh@esgw.org or call 406-217-8768.

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Easter Seals will be conducting two social skills groups for ages 8-12 and 13-16. The groups are based off of Michelle Garcia Winner's "Think Social!" curriculum and are designed around meeting each child's individual needs using their strengths and areas of special interest as a starting point. When:
February 6th - March 30th, 2013
Ages 8-12: Wednesdays 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Mountain
Ages 13-16: Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill Children's Services
800 Kensington, Suite 100,
Missoula, MT 59801 Cost:
$200.00 for 8 week session Contact:
For additional information and to register, please contact
Abbey Hood at abigailh@esgw.org or call 406-217-8768

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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

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ASL for beginners with opportunities for more experienced signers to improve their signing to make it more expressive. This class will be an introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL), including the manual alphabet and numbers.  Instruction will include developing conversational ability, culturally appropriate behaviors and exposure to ASL grammar. Resources for continuing to improve sign language skills will be provided.
     
When/Where:
Saturday, June 15, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Family Outreach
1212 Helena Avenue
Helena, MT 59601

Saturday, June 22, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Family Outreach
1315 E. Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715

Saturday, June 29, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Rural Institute
700 SW Higgins Ave. Suite 250
Missoula, MT 59806

Contact:
Sarah Eyer, MSDB Outreach
Phone: 406-788-3453 Email: seyer@msdb.mt.gov

Cost:
$50.00 per person

What:
The Indian Education Division is providing a free institute explicitly modeling strategies to develop 21st Century skills through robust implementation of Indian Education for All. You will not want to miss this transformative institute employing place-based and inquiry-driven strategies to fulfill your goals of developing college and career ready skills while learning about Montana Tribes.

The instructors will guide participants through a series of experiences that model best practices and explore concepts and content embedded in the Montana Tribal Histories and Framework documents. The place and inquiry based strategies you will experience can be taken directly into your classroom, with content from any domain, to improve the quality of teaching and learning.  Bring your walking shoes, and your creative and adventuresome spirit. You will leave this workshop with renewed energy to take a leadership role in your school, implementing Indian Education for All and the Common Core Standards with both stronger content knowledge, and fantastic instructional strategies to add depth and meaning to all your school improvement efforts.

There is no fee but pre-registration is necessary; register with Joan Franke at jfranke@mt.gov or call 444-3694 by May 25th.  Workshop participants are limited to 75. There is a block of rooms reserved at $87 under MT OPI until June 3rd.  Please call 406-721-8550 to reserve your room.

OPI will be providing 13 renewal units for the training. When/Where:
June 18 & 19, 2012
Holiday Inn Parkside in
Missoula, MT

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Come view thought-provoking films about nutrition for families: Supersize Me and Food Inc. There will be family discussion groups during intermission. When:
Monday, May 14th, 2012
Begins at 6:30 pm Where:
Hellgate Highschool Auditorium
Missoula, MT

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The Montana Autism Education Project of the Office of Public Instruction is proud to present Rudy Simone in four FREE presentations in Montana. Ms. Simone is the author of three books on Asperger syndrome, all best-sellers: Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's on the Job: Must-Have Advice for People with Asperger's or High-Functioning Autism, and their Employers, Educators, and Advocates 22 Things a Woman Must Know if She Loves a Man with Asperger Syndrome Ms. Simone will be in Billings, Helena and Missoula and Kalispell for a FREE presentation on the above topics. Pre-registration is required to attend, please register below. A separate registration is required for each person attending. When/Where: Wednesday, April 25th -- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Billings Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane
Billings MT
Thursday, April 26th -- 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gateway Center
1710 National Avenue
Helena, MT
Friday, April 27th -- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel Edgewater
100 Madison Avenue
Missoula, MT

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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

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Join us for this year's conference titled "We Can Do It! Transitioning from School to a Future," featuring tools and resoucrces to create a succesful transition for adolescents with Asperger's and Autism.  When:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Where:
Double Tree by Hilton Missoula-Edgewater
100 Madison Street
Missoula, MT More information:
Registration is required prior to the conference date.
Cost is $30, parent scholarships are available here or for more information check out our flier.

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The Montana Speech - Language - Hearing Association is an organization of professionally trained and Montana licensed Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists working in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, neonatal care units, schools and private practices across Montana. They provide reliable, evidence-based and client centered services to individuals throughout their lifespan. Conference Overview: August 8th - Use of the iPad to Increase Children's Communication Skills August 9th - Aphasia and Traumatic Brain Injury August 10th - Swallowing Disorders When/Where:
August 8-10, 2012
University of Montana Campus (exact location to be determined)
Missoula MT

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Aqua Critters  August 6-10, 2012
Spend the week getting your feet wet! We'll explore a new, close by aquatic habitat every day. We'll wade, look for aquatic invertebrates, see if we can spot any osprey, and learn about how important water is to all living things. Creepy Crawlies  July 30-August 3, 2012
Who doesn't love learning about insects? We'll spend the week seeing what we can catch and learning about metamorphosis and other amazing insect facts. We'll even start our own (live) insect collection that we will release at the end of the week. A trip to the electron microscope at the university will let us see all sorts of neat critters up close and personal! Backcountry Explorers  July 30-August 3, 2012
Want to spend a week in the woods this summer that includes a fantastic overnight backpacking trip?  We'll hike some beautiful trails every day and explore the world around us using tools of a naturalist like field guides and compasses.  We'll also learn about plants and animals common to our region as we get out and explore, and practice Leave No Trace Principles. This camp will feature an overnight backpacking trip from August 2-3. Where:
Montana Natural History Center
120 Hickory St.
Missoula, MT  59801

Click here to register for this training What: This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants the theory behind the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the protocols for how to appropriately implement the six phases of PECS. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is used to rapidly teach communication skills to those with limited functional speech.  PECS promotes communication within a social context, without lengthy prerequisite training.  Training in PECS begins by teaching a spontaneous request and goes on to teach additional communicative functions such as responding to questions and commenting.  When:
August 20-21, 2012, 2012
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Where:
Wingate Hotel
5252 Airway Blvd
Missoula, MT Target Audience Teachers Classroom assistants Occupational Therapists Speech Language Pathologists Parents What Will You Learn: The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication The relationship between PECS and traditional communication training approaches How to implement all six phases of PECS with target individuals using a behavior analytic orientation The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities. Cost:
$100