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This three-hour training is intended to identify, explore and develop awareness and a basic understanding of the Best Practice in Gifted Education.  This general introduction and overview will also highlight how Gifted and Talented education is an integral part of a comprehensive Response to Intervention (RTI). Materials are provided and the following topics will be addressed: Identification Curriculum and Instruction for high-ability/high potential students Management Social/Emotional Professional Development Support Services Program Development There are no fees for this training but registration is required. Mileage reimbursement will be paid for those outside of the Billings area. SCHEDULED TRAININGS: At MSUB, College of Education Building, Room 122: February 22, 2011 (9:00AM to noon) March 15, 2011 (9:00AM to noon) At Lincoln Center (415 N. 30th Street), Room 213, Billings: (If not an employee of the Billings School District please check with Gail Surwill at surwillg@billings.k12.mt.us for space availability before registering.) March 8, 2011 (4:00 to 7:00PM) March 21, 2011 (4:00 to 7:00PM) April 5, 2011 (4:00 to 7:00PM) MORE INFORMATION: http://www.msubillings.edu/smart/training/giftedtalented.htm REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.msubillings.edu/mcdregister/GTregistration.htm If you would be interested in scheduling or attending a training session on Gifted and Talented contact John Keener, MRESA3 Coordinator, at john.keener@msubillings.edu or call 657-1743 for more information or to schedule a training.  There is no fee for this service.

You can download the flyer for more information here!What:Attend all four days if possible, especially if you plan to provide wraparound facilitation or caregiver peer to peer support services through the PRTF Waiver.  A light breakfast and afternoon snacks will be offered each day.  Lunch on your own. For room reservations at the state rate contact reservations directly at the hotel at (406)656-3900 and request the block of rooms being held for Wraparound 101 Basic Training by the Children’s Mental Health Bureau, AT LEAST 2 weeks prior to the sessions.When:Part One:  March 28-29th, 2012      9am-4pm both daysPart Two:  April 25-26th, 2012        9am-4pm both days Helena Peer to Peer Training w/ Susan Boehrer:April 9th and 10thLocation: TBA Billings Peer to Peer Training w/ Susan Boehrer:April 12th and 13thLocation: TBA Where:Residence Inn by Marriot/Billings (Meeting Room)956 S. 25th Street WestBillings, MT 59102Contact: Kelsey AntcliffPhone: (406) 444-5978 Email: Kantcliff@mt.gov Nancy Whitbeck-Nicholson Email: NWhitbeck-Nicholson@mt.gov and provide your name, agency, email and phone number. Registration closes March 21st; space is limited. No cost for the training. For questions about the PRTF Waiver, contact Laura Taffs at ltaffs@mt.gov or (406)444-1460.

Click here to download the Brochure with Registration Information (PDF) Vision Net training is for kids 0-6 with sensory losses and other disabilities. It will start Jan. 13 -- instructors need advanced registrations to get materials assembled and vision net sites. Please fill out the attached registration form if interested.  Topics will include brain development, sensory processing, family centered practices, use of touch, hearing, vision system, CVI, communication, motor development and more. What: INSITE Basic Training prepares early intervention professional to work with families in acquiring information, skills and support to facilitate the development of their young children who have sensory impairments combined with other disabilities. It includes a comprehensive overview of the rationale and organization of the INSITE Model, including early identification, administration and supportive service components. The majority of the training time is devoted to training in the direct services to families. Participants become familiar with the INSITE resource manual (purchased separately by participants)  which contains information and learning activities for families on early communication, audition, vision, cognition, motor impairments, and the development of auditory and visual skills. They learn about the INSITE approach to information gathering, child assessment and program planning needed for developing the IFSP.

What: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are disability income benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that also provide Medicaid and/or Medicare health insurance to individuals who are eligible. The application process for SSI/SSDI is complicated and difficult to navigate. Nationally, about 37 percent of individuals who apply for these benefits are approved on initial application and appeals take an average of two years to complete. For people who are homeless or who are returning to the community from institutions (jails, prisons or hospitals), access to these programs can be extremely challenging. Approval on initial application for people who are homeless and who have no one to assist them is about 10-15 percent. For those who have a mental illness, substance use issues, or co-occurring disorders that impair cognition, the application process is even more difficult – yet accessing these benefits is often a critical first step in recovery. SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR) is an approach that helps states increase access to mainstream benefits for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through: Strategic Planning Meeting(s) to establish collaboration among key state and/or local stakeholders and to develop an action plan for implementing the SOAR approach (e.g. SSA and Disability Determination Services (DDS); State Mental Health Agency and Department of Corrections leadership; and community homeless, health and behavioral health providers). Training of case managers using SAMHSA's Stepping Stones to Recovery curriculum that includes a step-by-step explanation of an improved SSI/SSDI application process. A Train-the-Trainer program allows for expansion and sustainability. Technical Assistance to states and communities including support for action plan implementation, training observations with feedback, and assistance with tracking outcomes in order to document success and help access additional resources.  (SOAR Technical Assistance Center. http://www.prainc.com/SOAR). When/Where: Great Falls SOAR Refresher Course September 23, 2011 & October 28, 2011  9AM – 2PM Largent Building - 915 First Avenue South Great Falls, MT (406) 761-2104 Billings SOAR Training Registration: September 28 & 29 | 8:00 – 5:00 Garfield School – Room 103 3212 1st Avenue South Billings, MT 59102 Great Falls SOAR Training Registration October 13-14, 2011 Largent Building - 915 First Avenue South Great Falls, MT (406) 761-2104 Helena SOAR Training Registration November 1-2, 2011 Disability Determination Services 2550 Prospect Avenue Helena, MT 59601