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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.

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.

Click here to register for this webinar What:
Join four parents of young adults with disabilities as they share their experiences planning for their child's transition from high school to a full, rich day as an adult. How have they supported their child's transition to college or employment? Inclusive recreation and leisure opportunities? How and when do they recommend other parents begin transition planning? Who is important to have on the transition team? Whom should parents contact and when? Where can parents go for help? Is there anything they wish they would have done differently? Audience questions and interaction with the presenters is encouraged. Parents, this is your chance to hear from others who are walking or have walked the transition road with their children! When:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
1:00-2:30pm Mountain

Click here to Download a Registration form to Youth in Transition Conferences

What:
In the spirit of discovery, the annual Montana Youth Transitions (MYT) Conference will seek to answer important questions about the challenging journey into adulthood for Montana's youth with disabilities. It will be an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, vocational rehabilitaion counselors, case managers and others to network, explore resources, and discover pathways to meaningful futures! During the conference, there will be a Real LIfe Fair with vendors representing education, idependent living, recreation, employment, and other supportive services. Presenters will include well known keynotes as well as Montanans who have themselves gone through the transition process and can offer insight, guidance and support. A youth track will also be provided to start youth on their own individualized transition journey. When/Where:
November 14-16, 2012
Red Lion Colonial
Helena, MT Contact:
June Hermanson
406-442-2576
mylfjuneh@bresnan.net

Click here to register for this webinar What:
Got Transition recognizes that health care transition often begins at home with preparation and planning- but where else do young people spend most of their time?  School!  In the second part of this series about health care transition and education, we will continue the conversation about including steps for health care transition within the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. We'll also talk about the people to involve and explore what education system resources may be right in your own backyard! When:
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
1:00pm - 1:30pm Mountain

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.

Click here to register for the workshop

What:
Come and join us in this interactive training which will include:
Representatives from Montana's Office of Public Instruction, Special Education Division, detailing transition activities as required by law. A case study presentation by Libby Johnson, illustrating best practices in developing an effective transition plan. Facilitated transition planning with Margaret Tryon, Dale Anderson, and Libby Johnson. This session is for teams that have been identified by the Region III Cooperative Directors. The selected teams will bring current IEPs and work with the facilitators to brain storm possible goals and activities that are individualized, meet transition requirements, and are considered best practice.

When/Where:
December 1, 2012
MSU Billings Campus
College Of Ed Bldg Rm 122
Billings, MT

Contact:
Contact Debra Miller
657-2072
dmiller@msubillings.edu

Click here to download the Transition Grant Implementation Plan (PDF) Click here to download the Summary Transition Planning Grant (PDF) What:
The purpose of this project is to improve the transition planning system for youth diagnosed with serious emotional disturbances (SED) transitioning from the children's mental health system to the adult mental health system. Young people with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) need a careful planning process to ensure they can set and successfully achieve their personal goals for independence. Currently there is no established transition planning process for youth with SED in Montana.  When:
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
10:30am - 11:30am Where:
VR/SLTC Conference Room
201 1st Street S., Suite 3
Great Falls MT Contact:
Jane Wilson- jawilson@mt.gov * 406-788-8167
Sharon Odden- sodden@mt.gov

What:
The Billings Regional Transition meeting is sponsored by the Montana Youth Transitions Project (MYTransitions). Please bring your ideas and issues related to the transition of youth with disabilities from school to the adult world.

When:
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
1:00 pm Mountain

Where:
LIFTT Conference Room
1201 Grand Avenue #1
Billings, MT 59102

Cost:
Free of charge

Click here to register for transition webinar

What:
In this Got Transition Quarterly Webinar, Susan Waisbren, Ph.D. will review research on identity development and its impact on health promoting behaviors and positive mental health. A panel of young adults with various health care needs will respond and share their current strategies coping with challenges as they move toward adulthood.

When:
Nov. 7, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MST Contact:
Got Transition?
18 Low Ave, Suite 1
Concord, NH 03301
603.228.8111  

Click here to download the flyer with full information (.pdf) What:
In the spirit of discovery, the annual Montana Youth Transitions (MYT) Conference will seek to answer important questions about the challenging journey into adulthood for Montana's youth with disabilities. It will be an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, case managers and others to network, explore resources, and discover pathways to meaningful futures! During the conference, there will be a Real Life Fair with vendors representing education, independent living, recreation, employment, and other supportive services.
Presenters will include well known keynotes as well as Montanans who have themselves gone through the transition process and can offer insight, guidance and support. A youth track will also be provided to start youth on their own individualized transition journey. When:
Novemeber 14-16, 2012 Where:
Red Lion Colonial
Helena, MT

Click here to download the registration form for this event
Click here to download the flier for this event

What:
It's that time of year again! The time to come together as a group to learn, share stories, and network with others. Pathfinder Parent Center has put a twist on the 2013 Pathfinder Parent Center Parent Involvement Conference by partnering up with DPI's Secondary Transition conference to get the 2013 Secondary Transition Parent Involvement Conference. Details regarding the speakers and agenda are still in the works. When:
April 11-13, 2013
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central on the 11th and 12th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Central on the 13th Where:
Seven Seas Hotel
2611 Old Red Trail
Mandan, ND 58554 Cost:
Registration fee for all 3 days is $65.00
Registration fee for single days is $25.00 Contact:
To apply for Parent Stipends or a Display/Informational Booth please call the Pathfinder Parent Center at 1-800-245-5840