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Session 3: Overview of Coaching Skills to Support AT Use - Webinar - July 30, 2013 - 0 views

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    This three-part series will explore the ways that educators can offer support to others who help students use AT. We'll address questions like; How can a supportive AT relationship be established and maintained?; What approaches to the provision of AT supports can be used?; How do I decide which strategy is best for each situation? How can coaching concepts be used to help students and adults integrate the use of AT into everyday routines and activities?

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    Tuesday, July 30, 2013
    10:30 pm - 11:30 pm Mountain

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    Free of charge
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Session 2: Matching AT Supports to Service Needs - Webinar - July 16, 2013 - 0 views

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    Register for this webinar What: This three-part series will explore the ways that educators can offer support to others who help students use AT. We'll address questions like; How can a supportive AT relationship be established and maintained?; What approaches to the provision of AT supports can be used?; How do I decide which strategy is best for each situation? How can coaching concepts be used to help students and adults integrate the use of AT into everyday routines and activities? When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm Mountain Cost: Free of charge
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SENG Parent Group Facilitator Training - Bozeman, MT - Nov 2-3, 2012 - 0 views

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    SENG Model Parent Groups (SMPGs) bring together 10 to 20 interested parents of gifted and talented children to discuss such topics as motivation, discipline, stress management, and peer relationships.
    The co-facilitators of the group, though they are knowledgeable about parenting and about educating gifted/talented children, do not attempt to give expert advice to families. Instead their facilitation provides a non-judgmental and nurturing atmosphere. The parents of the high-ability children are themselves a rich resource of information, and they are able to get fresh ideas from other parents and from A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children, the book around which the sessions are organized. The groups meet weekly for 8-10 weeks. By the end of the training you will understand:
    Objectives of SENG's model parent groups Characteristics of parents who participate in SMPGs The role of the SMPG facilitator Group facilitation techniques Session content topic areas Characteristics Motivation Discipline Stress Management Peer Relations and Sibling Rivalry Tradition Breaking  Potential problems and solutions in SMPGs How to organize a local SMPG Plus you'll have the opportunity to practice the facilitation techniques you've learned. When/Where:
    Westridge Center
    1919 Fairway Dr
    Bozeman, MT
    Nov. 2-3, 2012 If you have any questions call:
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PECS Trainings - Billings/Great Falls - June 7-8 / June 14-15, 2012 - 0 views

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    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. This is a Montana Autism Education Project sponsored training. 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.  An added attraction for preschool children with autism and related disabilities is the high proportion of children who acquire independent speech.  Participants will learn how to implement the six phases of PECS, plus attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities.  Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills.  What You Will 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 When/Where:
    Billings - 06/07/2012 - 06/08/2
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Region II CSPD June Institute - Great Falls - June 11-13, 2012 - 0 views

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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
    Great Fal
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The Art of Communicating and Collaborating - Webinar - May 31, 2012 - 0 views

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    Join The Arc for a special E-Learning Series session featuring Gregg Gregory, a Certified Speaking Professional, as he presents The Art of Communicating and Collaborating, an interactive session on teamwork and how to make sure your staff is working together. What techniques can you use? What are signs that a team is not working? How can you become a better communicator? What does collaboration look like? Does it mean partnering with others in the community? How can you put your best foot forward in building new relationships? Master all of this and more! When:
    Thursday, May 31, 2012
    12:00-1pm Mountain
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Making the Load Lighter: Collaborating for Joyful Teaching and Learning - Bozeman - Aug... - 0 views

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    The theme of this year's institute is Collaboration. The institute is designed for all partners who collaborate on behalf of Montana's students to attend-teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, parent volunteers, education faculty, education majors, and recent education graduates. This year the institute will focus on two strands: Learning-Focused Relationships and Co-Teaching. The institute includes two days of skills and concept training (Learning-Focused Relationships) and a two-day session on co-teaching as a specific mentoring model. You are encouraged to send teams to the training, but this is not a requirement. A registration discount will be offered for attending teams. The institute aligns with Montana Correlates in the following areas: Academic Performance Instruction and Learning Environment Professional Growth and Development When/Where:
    August 13-17, 2012
    Holiday Inn
    Bozeman, MT For more information:
    Contact Annette Young, ayoung3@mt.gov or 406-444-0299
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From Rights to Relationships: The Power of Inclusive Spiritual Supports - Webinar - Mar... - 0 views

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    Click here to register for this webinar What: This webinar will feature Bill Gaventa and Erik Carter, two presenters who will explore three dimensions of this powerful but too frequently untapped source of community inclusion: Spiritual needs and supports: What the research shows?  Erik will summarize the growing research in the area of spiritual supports, and highlight arenas in which more research is needed. Working with congregations of all major traditions on inclusive spiritual supports. Bill and Erik will share best practices, from their experience, in supporting clergy and congregations as they begin and move towards inclusive faith supports. Learning to live our values: Strategies and resources to assist service providers in supporting the spiritual needs and choices of the people they support.  Bill Gaventa will outline ways for providers and advocates to honor and address spirituality and spiritual supports. When:
    Thursday March 29, 2012
    12:00-2:00pm Mountain
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Creating an Impact School - Polson - Aug. 20 & 21, 2012 - 0 views

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    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
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NIPIC's Strengthening the Circle: Including Children and Young Adults with Disabilities... - 0 views

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    This year's conference will focus on methods to increase the families' participation in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities. Also addressed will be: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, and the latest research on effective classroom practices for Native American Students. Who Should Attend: Native American family members, Tribal leaders, Heath professionals, Mental health workers, Tribal and public school administers, Teachers, BIE and IHS staff, Elders and Others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0-26. When/Where:
    August 14 & 15, 2012
    Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
    8235 Northeast Airport Way
    Portland, Oregon
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Understanding our Differences, Valuing our Connections - Building and Maintaining Cultu... - 0 views

  • Registration available here!What:Connecting to the work that has been carried on during the last five years to successfully andcomprehensively implement Indian Education for All across Montana’s diverse communities, the theme for this year’s conference will explore the importance of crossing cultural and community divides to establish strong and productive relationships. Please consider sharing your knowledge and experiences related to this topic by submitting a conference presentation proposal. The Call for Proposals form will be available until December 30. The Indian Education Division and Office of Public Instruction will also be soliciting nominations for an important opportunity – the Advocacy Award for Excellence in Indian Education for All, in honor of one of Montana’s finest educators, Teresa Veltkamp. Nomination forms for the award will be available December 15th at OPI Indian Education Hot Topics. Please give consideration to this opportunity to acknowledge anoutstanding educator’s efforts in the promotion of and steadfast support for Indian Education for All. When:February 27-28, 2012Where:Billings, MTCrowne Plaza HotelContact:Joan FrankePhone: 406-444-3694
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SPRC Research to Practice Webinar Bullying and Suicide Prevention - Webinar - February ... - 0 views

  • Click here to register!What:Many schools and communities are struggling to find effective ways to prevent both bullying and suicidal behavior among youth.  This webinar will provide the latest research and science on the relationship between bullying and suicide and will outline some of the shared risk and protective factors. The webinar will also discuss the main principles of a comprehensive whole school approach to bullying prevention. This presentation will be interactive, with opportunities to ask questions. Objectives: Participants will: 1.     Recognize the complex relationship between bullying and suicide. 2.     Understand key research findings related to effective bullying prevention approaches. 3.     Identify ways to integrate both bullying prevention and suicide prevention into school violence prevention initiatives.When:Thursday, February 2, 20121:00-2:30 p.m. Mountain TimeContact:Tiffany KimPhone: 202-572-3717Email: tkim@edc.org
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Strengthening the Circle: Including Native American Children and Young Adults with Disa... - 1 views

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    Each year the National Native American Parent Center presents an annual conference for Native American family members, tribal leaders, health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal, public school professionals, and others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0 - 26.

    Workshops focus on strategies and methods to increase outcomes for Native American students with disabilities, and increase parent involvement in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities to produce successful educational outcomes. This conference will provide information on: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools, and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, the latest research and data on effective classroom practices and strategies for Native American students.

    Conference Goals: Families will gain skills to increase their ability to advocate for their child in the special education process. Families will learn stress reduction techniques. Professionals and parents will gain knowledge about: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Tips for participation in the IEP & IFSP process Positive Behavioral interventions Parent leadership skills Successful strategies for improved educational outcomes for children with disabilities When/Where:
    January 29-30, 2013
    Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
    8235 Northeast Airport Way
    Portland, Oregon
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Increasing Peer Interaction - Webinar - July 25, 2012 - 0 views

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    This webinar will discuss the ways in which to increase interactions between a child with autism and his or her peers, including: Research-based interventions to increase peer interactions Skills to target to improve peer relationships Strategies to make play dates more effective When:
    Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
    4:00 - 5:00pm Mountain
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PECS Training - Missoula - August 20-21, 2012 - 0 views

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    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
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Trust is Like The Air We Breathe. We Don't Notice It Until It Is Gone - Webinar - March... - 0 views

  • What:Research provides strong evidence that organizations with a high degree of trust among employees are far more likely to make and sustain the kinds of changes that help them reach their goals and outcomes – than those organizations where there is little or no trust among staff. This session will describe both empirical and conceptual research related to trust types. We will explore the various types of trust as they relate to social and organizational life. In addition, we will make connections between trust, trust types, relationship, communication and increased effectiveness in mediation and ADR outcomes.  About Dr. Cathy Fromme: Dr. Fromme began her journey as an educator 32 years ago, as a first grade teacher in California. She is currently the Principal of TrustWorks. Prior to establishing TrustWorks she held district, regional ESD and state department positions in Washington. While at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction she developed Washington’s statewide Special Education Mediation System, chaired the statewide Commission on Student Learning Accommodations and Alternate Assessment committees.Cathy was also the Diversity Manager for the Washington Department of Natural Resources where she facilitated, positive/inclusive working relationships and diversity in the workplace for 1,300 DNR employees. She has consulted, written and presented extensively in the areas of trust, change management and work force diversity in schools and organizations. She received her B.S. from UCLA, M.S. from San Jose State University, and doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Washington. Though, her proudest achievements in life are her two grown sons. The youngest is an EMT in the US Air Force and the oldest is the owner/operator of a courier business in San Francisco.Meeting Details: To participate in this webinar you must call in and log in from your computer. Conference Number(s):  1-888-447-7153 Participant Code: 473502 To join the meeting, please click on the link below and enter as guest: http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/cadre/When:March 14, 201212:00 pm - 1:15 pm MTContact:Marshall Peter, Director CADRE (541) 686-5060 (v) (541) 686-5063 (f) mpeter@directionservice.org www.directionservice.org/cadre
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Teleconference on Visual Supports - Multiple Locations- Oct. 18, 2012 - 0 views

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    Autism 210: Using Visuals to Support Independence at Home and in the Classroom

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    Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
    7 - 8:30 p.m. Contact: To request your location, please email the following information to kay.fladstol@vision.net by 3:30 Wednesday, October 4th with the Subject Line, "Seattle Autism 200" The town in which you wish to attend Your name and telephone info Your position or relationship (teacher, parent, sibling, etc)
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SELN Employment Innovations: The Role of Family Involvement - Webinar - Oct. 4, 2013 - 0 views

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    Navigating the transition from high school to the world of work can be challenging for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and families. It can be even more challenging given the competing- and sometimes contradictory- messaging families receive from different systems regarding post-graduation options. Ensuring opportunities for a productive relationship between families and service systems, and routinely communicating shared goals, can be indicators of success. Join others from around the country to hear highlights from family experiences in sorting out messages from three service systems: education, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and IDD agencies.

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    Friday, October 4, 2013
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mountain

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    No charge
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Classroom Behavior and Wellness Series: Boundaries - Billings - Mar. 4, 2014 - 0 views

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    Boundaries occur between husbands and wives, parents and children, employers and employees, teachers and students, and professionals and clients. Boundaries are an essential piece of any profession. This workshop will be a discussion on how knowing and understanding your personal and professional boundaries will ensure a safe and healthy relationship.
     
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    Tuesday, March 4, 2014
    5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain

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    Montana State University Billings
    1500 University Drive
    Billings, MT 59101

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Moving Research to Practice: Lessons Learned Regarding Meaningful Home-School Collabora... - 0 views

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    IDEA provisions for parent participation envisioned meaningful parent-school collaboration that could ultimately lead to positive student outcomes. Just like any relationship, this partnership requires hard work and commitment. Recent research has identified a number of effective, cost-efficient, and meaningful strategies that can promote meaningful parent-school partnerships through both conflict prevention and appropriate dispute resolution practices. Unfortunately, educators and parents are not always aware of how to implement such strategies. This webinar will explore the past and future direction for fostering the parent-school partnership when faced with the potential for conflict.
     
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    October 2, 2013
    12:30 am - 1:45 pm Mountain

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    No cost
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