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On Tuesday, July 10, the US Department of Education (ED) hosted "What Teachers Need to Know about Personalized Learning" as part of their Teacher Summer Seminars. Richard Culatta, Deputy Director of the Office of Educational Technology, Matthew McCrea, Science Instructional Lead Teacher at G. James Gholson Middle School in Maryland, and I discussed our perspectives on promoting personalized learning in schools from the policy, classroom, and staff development perspective.

Click here to register!What:This presentation will cover those elements of recreational facilities with first time technical provisions presented in Chapter 10 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) and Spas (which are covered in Section 612 of Chapter 6). First time scoping provisions for these elements are found in Chapter 2 of the 2010 Standards. Significantly, the elements covered by these technical provisions and scoping requirements will have no safe harbor protections after March 15, 2012. This presentation will provide an overview of: ·         Children’s play areas ·         Swimming pools, wading pools and spas ·         Golf facilities ·         Exercise equipment and machines ·         Recreational boating facilities ·         Fishing piers and platforms ·         Saunas and steam rooms This presentation will not cover changes in the 2010 Standards where safe harbor provisions apply.Charge is $25.When: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 1:00 - 2:00 MTFor more infomation call 800-949-4232.

Click here to download the full flyer (PDF) Are you (or someone you know) receiving Social Security disability benefits and interested in exploring your work options? Do you have questions about work like these… Can I work and still keep my Social Security benefits? Can I work and keep my healthcare benefits? Who can help me understand how working will affect my benefits? Who can help me find a job?

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The Yale Seminar on Autism and Related Disorders is the United States' first undergraduate course of its kind. Our goal for this website is to make all of the lecture content and supporting materials available online for free for anyone who desires to learn about Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Click here to download PDF What:If your child has epilepsy, you know it can affect every aspect of your and your child’s life. This educational series is offered to you or anyone interested as a time to learn about epilepsy, ask questions, and share your experience with others in the same situation. Please join us. When:Nov. 29, 2011Jan. 24, 2012Mar. 27, 2012May 22, 2012All sessions are at 7:00 PM on TuesdaysWhere:St. Vincent HealthcareMansfield Health Education Center1145 North 30th, Located in the Lower Level of theYellowstone Medical Building WestContact:St. Vincent University at 406-237-ED4U (406-237-3348) or svhu@svh-mt.org

One of the more common questions I get from people that give seminars, write journalism columns or otherwise somehow speak to many people at once is, “what advice would I give to parents that have just had their child diagnosed with autism?” Here it is, in 4 parts.

A storied institution for the blind is promoting and expanding its online resources for educators across the country who teach students who have visual impairments—a move that coincides with a U.S. Department of Education directive that Braille instruction should be the default literacy medium for blind students. The 184-year-old Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Mass., which educated both deaf-blind activist and author Helen Keller and her instructor Anne Sullivan, is looking to increase use of Perkins eLearning, a collection of nearly 100 webinars, tutorials, and seminars.

Part II Seminar Coverage: How to Beat Bad Seizures Including a discussion of chronic AED meds and Diastat; Discussing DIASTAT with your doctor; Use of DIASTAT in various settings as school, work, vacation, etc.; Summer travel, summer camp, returning to school, and having Diastat on hand for these situation; Case studies; Review of various state laws relating to which professionals can administer DIASTAT. Who Should Attend: Families and Caregivers; Physicians; Nurses; Educators and School Administrators; Allied Health Care Professionals; Institutions Serving the ID/DD Population: State and privately-held facilities, Military Healthcare personnel.

Thousands of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries have learned how to stay in control of their benefits while enriching their lives through employment. You can too. Join us for a FREE Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) Webinar

Click here to download the flyer (PDF) A time for you to learn and ask your questions: What exactly is epilepsy and how it differs from seizures What to do in the event of a seizure and when to call 9-1-1 Understand basic seizure triggers Living life and the management of seizures    Presented by: Pat Berry, ARNP Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner Seattle Children’s When: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 7pm (Mountain Time) Where: Mansfield Health Education Center 1145 North 30th Located in the Lower Level of the Yellowstone Medical Building WestEach session will include an interactive opportunity for questions and answers with open table discussion. To reserve your spot or find the videoconferencing location in your area contact: St. Vincent University at 406-237-ED4U (406-237-3348) or email svhu@svh-mt.org