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This webinar will address the difficulties that many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders have in acquiring the writing skills necessary for success in the classroom and on the job. Evidence-based interventions for teaching writing to students across the autism spectrum will be reviewed, to enable participants to identify the practices that will be effective with their students.

When:
Thursday, May 16, 2013
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
$114.00, discounts available for members and students

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What:
Co-Teaching
Introduction to Co-Teaching
Beyond the Basics
The Highly Engaged Inclusive Classroom
Train the Trainers
PASS Training and Certification

When:
August 5-9 , 2013

Where:
Holiday Inn
5 Baxter Lane
Bozeman, MT 59715

Contact:
Annette Young, 406-444-0299, or email ayoung3@mt.gov

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What:
Struggling with differentiating instruction to meet Common Core Standards? Looking for results-oriented teaching? Learn how to creatively use apps to transform everyday classroom projects and basic general ed supports into interactive tools for learning and communicating on the iPad! Take a look at how a classroom teacher jump-started her curriculum teaching to differentiate instruction. See how team members taught true understanding of curriculum content tied to the Common Core Initiative.  Go inside a classroom to see how to use these tools and strategies every day for meaningful inclusion by viewing video clips, photo galleries and live app demonstrations. When:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.

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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 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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This workshop is designed for all middle or high school teachers interested in "powering up" their instructional practices. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice research-based approaches and strategies proven to successfully increase the learning of the secondary student. For this training to be as relevant as possible for each individual, at-tendees are asked to bring information related to the next chapter or unit of study they will be teaching including: critical vocabulary, learnings and objectives, etc. Specific strategies will be presented for: Teaching new concepts, skills or processes Reviewing and practicing previously introduced information Monitoring student progress of materials presented Intended Audience: General and Special Educators Paraprofessionals Agency Personnel, Parents Others who work with middle school and secondary students When/Where:
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Hampton Inn
Great Falls, MT

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This one-day workshop will give you a chance to experience some activity-based lessons, make connections to the current research on student learning, and think about how to teach science in ways that engage and excite both you and your students. This workshop will be based on Ready, Set, SCIENCE!: Putting Research to Work in K-8 Science Classrooms. What types of instructional experiences help K-8 students learn science with understanding? What do science educators, teachers, teacher leaders, science specialists, professional development staff, curriculum designers, and school administrators need to know to create and support such experiences? Ready, Set, Science! guides the way with an account of the groundbreaking and comprehensive synthesis of research into teaching and learning science in kindergarten through eighth grade. When:
Saturday, September 29, 2012
9:00am - 4:00pm Mountain Where:
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101

What:
Families and educators need continued assistance with resources that teach life skills to assist individuals with autism as they negotiate important transitions in their lives. This two day conference will provide information and hands-on experience that will help you assist children and young adults on the spectrum to discover their unique interests and abilities. Fostering self-identity that will prepare individuals with autism for lifelong inclusion in the community that will maximize their independence, productivity, and enjoyment. Successful early transitions will help pave the way for future transitions. Some individuals on the spectrum will pursue higher education and competitive employment opportunities while others are more limited. Beyond their varied abilities and interests, limited social skills for nearly all individuals with autism make it difficult for them to adjust to new school environments, different living arrangements, college and the workplace. With proper support and services from teachers, mentors, co-workers and job coaches who understand these special needs, we believe all individuals can be supported to lead happier, more productive and independent lives. In addition to information about transitions, educators and family members attending this year's conference will be able to participate in activities often used in therapy and successful educational environments. This will give you a unique opportunity to experience life from the perspective of a person on the spectrum and give you skills to help calm, teach, and care. Where:
MSU-B Main Campus
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT When:
August 2 & 3, 2012 Register:
Call 406-896-5890 to register for this event.

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Connecting Math Concepts (CMC) is a research-validated developmental math program designed to be utilized with students in grades 1st - 6th. Corrective Mathematics (CM) is a research-validated, specialized math program designed to be utilized as a remedial/intervention program for those students in grades 4th - 12th who have not mastered basic math skills.  The program has four basic strands: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Both CMC and CM utilize explicit instruction to teach necessary pre-skills as well as basic math skills and strategies.  In this in-service, you will learn the rationale for CMC and CM, how to teach the pre-skills and strategy lessons embedded in the program, how to provide adequate practice and how to give the initial placement test, as well as on-going mastery assessments.

When:
Friday, February 28, 2014
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Holiday Inn Express
3170 N. Sanders St.
Helena, MT 59602

Cost:
No Cost

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What:
We have all heard the hype about iPads and how this mobile device will change the way that we use technology, but what does that mean for education? If you are looking for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will help you realize the power of this device and how it can be used in a K-12 classroom, then this is the one for you. This workshop is designed to introduce educators to using the iPad as a tool to enhance their teaching and thus improve student learning. This course looks at iPad basic operations as well as advance configurations and use as a teaching tool integrated into existing content. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover the countless ways you can use this device to change the way you "do" education. This workshop will assist you in learning the basics of working with your iPad, how to research apps to determine which ones are right for your classroom, and introduce the many accessories that can be added to your iPad to extend its functionality. This workshop is for the beginner to the old pro.

When:
September 25-26, 2013

Where:
Montana State University
College of Education, Room 122
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101

Cost:
Free of charge

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Course # 3238 - 6 OPI Renewal Units

What:
When upper elementary or secondary students fail written assessments, teachers often assume it's because they lack specific content knowledge. But what if it's simply because they cannot read the multisyllabic words? All reading consists of three components: word identification, vocabulary, and comprehension. Word identification is often overlooked and can be the root of students' failure. Hear about new evidence-based data on prefixes, suffixes, and Greek roots occurring most often in content-area words that supports a shared responsibility for strengthening students' literacy skills. Discover quick, formative assessments for upper elementary and secondary teachers that measure students' ability to use knowledge of syllable types, syllable division patterns, and common morphemes (e.g., prefixes, suffixes, Greek roots) to decode multisyllabic words. The CORE Teaching Reading Sourcebook, a comprehensive resource in teaching research based reading instruction, is used during the session as a resource in helping teachers improve instruction in multisyllabic word instruction.

When:
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013
8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain

Where:
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main
Bozeman, MT

Cost:
No cost

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What:
This academy is intended to give the paraeducator knowledge and skills specific to the use of instructional strategies and methods in the area of math. The academy bases teaching upon the belief that paraeducators must be constantly involved in the dynamic process of analyzing the teaching environment and individual student needs for the particular level of support; degree of adaptation/accommodation or modification and which instructional methods would best facilitate learning. The academy is designed to provide these skills for use by paraeducators supporting students in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms or in self-contained classrooms.
 
When:
Thursday, October 17, 2013
8:00 am - 3:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Robins Administration, Upstairs Meeting Room
425-6th Street
Havre, MT 59501

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Implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will require changing instructional practices to provide more student-focused, differentiated teaching and collaborative practice daily in small groups. Establishing routines for managing behaviors and utilizing flexible grouping and engaging students in collaborative discussions will be essential. This session provides practical, evidence-based suggestions for understanding CCSS and developing a management system for whole class and small group activities along with suggestions for differentiating teaching and collaborative practice.

When:
February 13-14, 2014
8:00 am - 3:45 pm Mountain

Where:
Fifth Ave Christian Church
2015 5th Ave.
Havre, MT 59501

Cost:
No cost

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What:
Implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will require changing instructional practices to provide more student-focused, differentiated teaching and collaborative practice daily in small groups. Establishing routines for managing behaviors and utilizing flexible grouping and engaging students in collaborative discussions will be essential. This session provides practical, evidence-based suggestions for understanding CCSS and developing a management system for whole class and small group activities along with suggestions for differentiating teaching and collaborative practice.

When:
February 11-12, 2014
8:00 am - 3:45 pm Mountain

Where:
Hampton Inn
2301 14th St SW
Great Falls, MT 59404

Cost:
No cost

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What:
This workshop will teach participants about classroom interventions for students with anxiety- related and oppositional behaviors. Rather than respond with punishment- and reward- based consequences, it is important for educators to understand student challenges and teach them how to cope. This will allow students to improve their behavior by acquiring the necessary skills to make progress.

When:
January 13, 2014
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Helena Wingate Inn
2007 N. Oakes St.
Helena, MT 59601

Cost:
There is NO COST for this workshop. The first 100 participants to register will receive a free copy of Jessica's book "The Behavior Code"

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What:
EQUIP is a professionally facilitated, psycho-educationally-based group. Each month, we will concentrate on a specific topic relevant to adoption and have time for both teaching and discussion. This group is designed to support those on the adoption journey who would like information and the camaraderie of other adoptive families.

When:
Fourth Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
September - School Issues for the Adopted Child & Family
October - Is the Behavior "Normal" or Adoption-Related?
November - Sensory Issues-Seeking and Avoidance: What to Do
December - Holidays Do's and Don'ts
January - Brain Development and the Adopted Child
February - Therapeutic vs. Traditional Parenting
March - Translating Behavior: Teaching Your Child Who He/She Is
April - Paradoxical Interventions
May - Taking Care of Yourself

Where:
Thrive office
400 E. Babcock (at Rouse)
Bozeman MT, 59715

Cost:
No cost