When the White House recently celebrated the latest class of National Board Certified teachers, several of the honorees traveled to Washington from some of America’s most remote and distant rural communities to receive the teaching profession’s highest credential. During their visit, we caught up with these rural teachers to hear their stories about what it’s like to teach in rural America.
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Some of Nation's Finest Talk About Teaching in Rural America | ED.gov Blog - 0 views
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When the White House recently celebrated the latest class of National Board Certified teachers, several of the honorees traveled to Washington from some of America’s most remote and distant rural communities to receive the teaching profession’s highest credential. During their visit, we caught up with these rural teachers to hear their stories about what it’s like to teach in rural America.
Building Community Support for Dropout Prevention and Recovery Work in Rural Communitie... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What:
This webinar presents the scope of the dropout problem in rural localities and features two community mobilization strategies that have been effective in building support for impact on this critical issue. Participants will come away from the session with: New ideas for launching or strengthening local reengagement efforts Practical resources to plan community conversations to build shared focus on dropout prevention/recovery work Examples of practice successes and considerations for working with rural communities to share with colleagues. When:
Thursday, May 3, 2012
11:30am-1:00pm Mountain
Rural LGBT Students Report More Fear than Urban, Suburban Peers - Rural Education - Edu... - 0 views
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Rural lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students feel less safe at school than their peers in suburban and urban areas, according to a national study on LGBT students in rural and small town schools. The study, "Strengths and Silences: The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students in Rural and Small Town Schools," was released last week by the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network and examines the experiences of more than 2,300 LGBT high school students in rural areas.
Mobilizing Rural Communities - Great Falls - Sept. 13-15, 2010 - 0 views
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Register Here to Receive Updates for this Event What: Rural Dynamics INC. is proud to announce the date for the 2011 Mobilizing Rural Communities Conference. National and regional speakers will share ways to build strong communities through innovative approaches and best practices. The Mobilizing Rural Communities conference is for community businesses, organizations, leaders, policy makers, and funders who are intent on building thriving and sustainable rural communities. Mark your calendar and watch for more to come. When: September 13-15, 2011 Where: Great Falls, Montana
The Buffalo Post » Blog Archive » 'The frontier is really where we are' - Mon... - 0 views
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The head of Montana’s Office of Public Instruction traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to stand up for rural schools, especially schools on reservations. Rural districts face challenges in complying with the methods set for improving results in their lowest-performing schools – action required as a condition for receiving billions of dollars in federal aid, Education Week’s Lesli Maxwell writes here.
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But rural means something very different on the East Coast than it does in the far-flung reaches of the West, Juneau told the annual legislative conference of the Council of Chief State School Officers. “The frontier is really where we are,” she says. “We are more rural than rural.”
Join us for the National Rural Education Technology Summit 2.0 | ED.gov Blog - 0 views
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Whether you’re on a farm, in a small town, or at home in your slippers, we’re inviting you to join us on Monday, April 30, from noon to 6 p.m. ET for the National Rural Education Technology Summit 2.0, as we use the power of technology to overcome distance, bring resources to rural schools, and engage administrators, teachers, and students in this free virtual conference.
Utilizing the Village: Building Community Support for Dropout Prevention and Recovery W... - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What:
This webinar will explore the unique nature of dropout prevention and recovery in rural communities and feature two community mobilization strategies that that have resulted in increased support for this critical work. When:
Thursday, May 3, 2012
11:30am - 1:00pm Mountain Contact:
Monica Melville at mmelville@mahernet.com if you need registration assistance.
New Program Provides Opportunity for Gifted Rural Youth - Rural Education - Education Week - 0 views
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A new scholarship program launched this summer by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth will give bright, low-income rural students the chance to take part in a challenging summer program at sites across the country.
Save The Date - The Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects 2014 Webinar Series - 0 views
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The Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects is pleased to announce four webinars scheduled for 2014. Interested individuals may participate from their own offices or homes, and there is no registration cost for any of the sessions.
Please note - all webinars are from 1:00-2:30 Mountain Time.
January 14, 2014
Systematic Instruction and Job Coaching - Part One
February 18, 2014
Systematic Instruction and Job Coaching - Part Two
March 18, 2014
Planning Your Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care
May 13, 2014
Self-Management Strategies for People to Live and Work Independently
Session fliers and registration information will be sent to Montana Transition Listserv members. To join the Montana Transition Listserv, go to the Transition and Employment Projects Home Page and enter your email address in the box provided.
Youth Resources - National AgrAbility Project - 0 views
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AgrAbility recognizes the immense potential for rural youth to excel individually and contribute to their communities. Therefore, the Project seeks to: Make lifelong changes in the worldviews of rural youth by exposing them to principles and examples of disability in agriculture increase disability awareness and foster the acceptance of peers with disabilities Encourage and empower rural youth with disabilities by providing them with vital resources concerning assistive technology and other disability-related resources Supply rural youth with relevant information to share with family members, neighbors, and other community members with disabilities Provide encouragement for community service projects, by such groups as FFA chapters and 4-H groups, to assist people with disabilities
Work Experience in Rural Areas - Webinar - Nov. 15, 2011 - 0 views
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Click Here to Register for this Webinar What: How do we plan meaningful work experiences for students with disabilities in rural areas? This webinar will address how to gain the most information out of each work experience: how to identify skills, abilities, and support needs that we can assess on each site and new skills and strategies to teach the student. Creative strategies to identify opportunities through networking, tapping into social capital and exploring self-employment will all be shared. When: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mountain
Addressing the Personnel Shortages of Rural, Remote, and High-Need Areas - Scholarship - 0 views
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Click here to download the Brochure and SASI Scholarship Application Through a $1.25 million competitive grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, Texas Tech University is embarking on a 5-year effort to combat the critical shortage of qualified special education teachers professionally trained in the areas of visual impairment (VI), deafness and hard of hearing (D/HH), deafblindness (DB), and orientation and mobility (O&M), across the United States in rural and remote areas. This project employs a unique focus on training scholars in the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and appropriate intervention for children with ASD who also have sensory impairments. Texas Tech University is playing a vital role in the success of students with ASD and sensory impairments across the nation. This project is specifically geared for the states of Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, Texas and Wyoming. This project includes a unique focus on students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) who also have sensory impairments because the prevalence of students with ASD is on the rise. With proper training in the characteristics of an appropriate intervention for children with ASD, as well as children with sensory impairments, professionals will be skilled to meet the unique needs of these learners.
Transition Series - Webinars - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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What: The Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects is pleased to announce eight webinars scheduled for 2013. Interested individuals may participate from their own offices or homes. Session fliers and registration information will be sent to Montana Transition Listserv members. To join the Montana Transition Listserv, click here to go to the Transition and Employment Projects Home Page and enter your email address in the box provided. When: All webinars listed are from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mountain Time. April 2, 2013 - Technology to Be Independent at Home, School and Work April 16, 2013 - SMART Sharing and Surfing: The Who, How, What, Where and When of Disclosure May 21, 2013 - It's All in the Translation: Translating Student Skills into Job Tasks June 4, 2013 - When Family Knows Best: Family Members as Providers June 18, 2013 - The Transition Clock Is Ticking: What to Do and When to Do It July 16, 2013 - In It for the Long Haul: Long-term Supports and Employment August 20, 2013 - Getting from Here to There: Transportation Planning and Options September 17, 2013 - Home Sweet Home: Housing Options for Young Adults with Disabilities Cost: There is no cost to register for these webinars.
Sign Language Saturday - Helena, Bozeman, Missoula - June 15, 22, 29, 2013 - 0 views
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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
Make Thinking Visible with the Flipped Classroom Model - Webinar - April 4, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What:
From Harvard University to inner city Detroit to rural Colorado; from basic introductory classes to AP courses, teachers are experiencing significant improvement in student achievement transitioning to the 'Flipped Classroom' model. A side benefit is that teachers save time. The flip model represents a merger of: The Socratic method where students are responsible for meaningful conversation while in class
Research in cognitive science that shows students need immediate feedback
The emergence of powerful learning online communities where student thinking can become more visible and mutually supportive
The flip model represents a significant cultural change in the traditional classroom and changing roles of student and teacher When:
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 2
12:00pm - 1:00pm Mountain
Preparing Youth for Community Employment: Part 1 - Webinar - April 3, 2012 - 0 views
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Preparing Youth for Community Employment - Part 1 What:
How do we conceptualize community employment for all youth including youth with a significant and/or complex disability? Attend this two-part webinar to learn more about preparing young people through the expectation of community employment for all, and a progression of work experiences leading to employment. Topics to be addressed in Part 1 include: Do we really mean ALL youth? What role do expectations (of parents, educators, service providers, and young people themselves) play in helping youth achieve community employment? What is Discovery and how can it guide transition planning, job development and job negotiation efforts? When:
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
1:00pm - 2:30pm Mountain One hour of Montana Office of Public Instruction renewal credit is available and may be requested at registration. (You MUST register and attend the full training to receive OPI credit.) The University of Montana provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who request and require them. Please contact Kim Brown for information. If you will be using a screen reader for this presentation, please notify Kim by Friday, 9/16/11. There is no cost to register for this webinar thanks to the generous sponsorship of the University of Montana Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects, in partnership with Children's Special Health Services at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)
Creating a Culture of Suicide Prevention, workshop - Billings - Sept. 30, 2013 - 0 views
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Download registration information
What:
This workshop is designed for the general population and those interested in learning basic skills to prevent suicide.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
1. Increase awareness of ways to address stigma and suicide in our rural Montana culture.
2. Gain insight regarding suicide ideation related to issues of mental illness.
3. Appreciate ways and resources that foster life oriented recovery.
4. Engage in open dialogue which contributes to increased understanding and hopefulness for suicide risk recovery.
5. Describe basic skills to intervene with persons at risk of suicide.
6. Explore how Montana communities can address creating a culture for suicide prevention.
When:
Monday, September 30, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Mansfield Center
Located in the Yellowstone Medical Center West
2900 12th Ave. N.
Billings, MT 59102 (west side St. Vincent Healthcare)
Cost:
$25.00 per person, light lunch and refereshments included.
Sensory Processing Talk - Missoula - July 17, 2010 - 0 views
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When: 10:00am-12:30pm, Saturday, July 17 Where: The Rural Institute Conference Room 700 SW Higgins, next to the Pattee Creek Market What: PLUK and the Rural Institute are pleased to welcome Dr. Taylor as a guest speaker to our community. The focus will be on sensory processing in children and adolescents. Dr. Taylor is a family psychologist, parent and the author of The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD, Helping Your ADD Child, and From Defiance to Cooperation. Questions? Email Mary Hall at mary.hall@pluk.org or call 888-406-1914 (toll free)
Rural Institute Transition Project eNews June 2009 - 0 views
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In This Issue: ● Work Experiences and Paid Employment ● Making the Most of Each Work Experience ● Emerging Leader Perspective: How I Prepared for Life After School ● Tips for Job Coaches
Speakers will describe models of rural economic development, employment, community development and health that have promise for addressing issues faced by people with disabilities. Disability leaders will provide insight into how the models might be used in disability and rehabilitation programs. You can contribute by commenting on the conference papers, and by posing questions to the speakers. Together, we will explore ways to integrate the disability and rural agendas. When: April 17, 10-12:30 MST:
New Paradigms for Rural America -- Brian Dabson, Rural Policy Research Institute, Rural Futures Lab
April 18, 10-12:30 MST:
Rural Communities -- Cornelia Flora, Iowa State University
April 19, 10-12:30 MST:
Rural Economics and Employment -- Don Macke, Rural Policy Research Institute, Center for Entrepreneurship
April 20, 10-12:30 MST:
Rural Health -- Vincent Francisco, University of North Carolina at Greensboro