Looking back on the past three years, I wanted to document the critical factors that seemed to make a difference in my son’s experience. Some of these factors parents can influence, and some are more difficult. I can personally attest to difficulty of rolling the ball up hill so-to-speak, when it comes to implementing change in schools. But if we start identify what is working well, then, perhaps, we can start to advocate and change schools so that they work for kids with autism instead of against them.
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Wired Wednesdays!!! - Billings, MT - Many Dates - 0 views
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Creating A Google Website
October 24th, 2012
5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 In this series of classes Ronda McManus will explore how to create and maintain a workable website using Google Tools. Websites can be created for a personal digital portfolio, a classroom, or a business. Participants will learn how to use many Google tools such as calendar, documents, presentation, and forms and how to incorporate them into a workable website. Ronda will cover each Google tool and give participants an opportunity to develop content that will be utilized to develop a website at the end of the series. Click here to register for Google Docs
Google Docs
November 7, 2012
5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 Google Docs is a suite of products that lets you create different kinds of online documents, work on them in real time with other people, and store your documents and your other files -- all online, and all for free. Learn how to create various documents, presentations, drawings, spreadsheets, and forms. In addition, learn how to use Google Docs professionally in teaching and in collaboration with colleagues, from making Digital Kits to using forms to survey parent and student interests. Click here to register for Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
December 5, 2012 5:30pm-8:00pm
MSUB College of Education Building, Room 122 Participants will have an opportunity to learn and use a variety of
AIMing for Achievement: Why Your Child with Disabilities May Need Accessible Instructio... - 0 views
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Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) provide the same content as traditional classroom materials such as textbooks, but deliver the information in a way that students with print-based disabilities can use more easily. Parents, family members, Parent Center staff, and others are invited to attend this webinar to learn about a 4-step process that can be used to determine whether a child with a disability needs AIM and how to work with the school to access them. Presenters from the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials at CAST and PACER Center will use scenarios of children with different types of disabilities to provide examples of how the AIM decision making process works.
When:
12pm - 1pm
Oct. 31, 2012 System Requirements:
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Mac®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Mobile attendees
Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet If you have any questions please contact:
gretchen.godfrey@pacer.org
Utilizing the Village: Building Community Support for Dropout Prevention and Recovery W... - 0 views
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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.
10 Tips for Making Middle School Work for Kids With Autism | Psychology Today - 0 views
From Paper to Practice: Implementing the Common Core State Standards in English/Languag... - 0 views
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The Common Core State Standards in English/language arts make new demands on both students and teachers. They ask that students become masters at "close reading" of text, build their argumentation skills, and be able to marshal evidence to defend their positions. Teachers learn how to lead students in that work, with new kinds of questions, new types of readings, and new ways of thinking about literacy. Teachers in two districts in Kentucky are on the leading edge of working with new instructional tools designed for the standards. Join us for a compelling discussion with two educators overseeing the implementation in these districts. When:
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
12:00 - 1:00pm Mountain
Apple, Apps, and Information Technology; the New Natural Support: Part 1 & 2 - Webinar ... - 0 views
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Click here to download the flyer with registration information for this webinar (.pdf) What:
The "i" operating systems are used to promote, support, and connect individuals with intellectual disabilities. The iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone and other devices offer possibilities for video cueing and modeling, picture exchange systems, voice output, timers, schedulers, checklists, reminders, face-to-face coaching, portfolios, and more. Learn about special projects with transition programs and employment organizations, compare equipment, and learn about apps people are finding helpful. View devices and demos that help job seekers land a job, know what to do when, and optimize productivity and inclusion. Discuss the current need and the future promise. Washington State and Use of Apple Devices; inception, evolution and success stories. Working with Apple; their stores and engineers The equipment; built in features and comparisons High School Transition Programs A cohort of employment specialists using iPads Survey of interest and need Work with Voc Rehab's Assistive Technology Coordinators People First and the Technology Push When:
Part 1 (Click to register)
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
11:00am - 12:00pm Mountain Part 2 (Click to register)
Thursday, June 14, 2012
11:00am - 12:00pm Mountain
Ensuring Access & Inclusion in Higher Education: Rights, Rules, & Responsibilities - We... - 0 views
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The significant disparity in education and literacy levels for people with mental and substance use disorders compared to the general population is a matter of serious concern. For people with mental health and substance use disorders, access to and inclusion in higher education is a central issue in achieving social inclusion. Learning Objectives: To learn how efforts within the legal system are working to reduce discrimination and ensure that necessary accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available to all who need them. To hear about an innovative university program's person-centered approach that is having great success in helping students stay in school, graduate, pursue their vocational goals, and secure fulfilling roles in the community.
To understand from a first-person perspective how one person was able to move out of poverty and realize her dreams by pursuing further education which led to achieving personal wellness and working to assist others in realizing their goals.
To develop an increased understanding of the disparity in education and literacy levels for people with mental and substance use disorders compared to the general population and the significant impact of these disparities on poverty, health, and well-being. When:
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
1:00 - 2:30pm Mountain
The Art of Communicating and Collaborating - Webinar - May 31, 2012 - 0 views
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Join The Arc for a special E-Learning Series session featuring Gregg Gregory, a Certified Speaking Professional, as he presents The Art of Communicating and Collaborating, an interactive session on teamwork and how to make sure your staff is working together. What techniques can you use? What are signs that a team is not working? How can you become a better communicator? What does collaboration look like? Does it mean partnering with others in the community? How can you put your best foot forward in building new relationships? Master all of this and more! When:
Thursday, May 31, 2012
12:00-1pm Mountain
ECHO Initiative: Up-to-date Hearing Screening Practices for Children Birth to Three - W... - 0 views
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Each day, children with hearing loss attend Early Head Start (EHS) programs. How will we identify who they are? Join us for a webinar on Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) screening methods and learn about appropriate hearing screening practices for children ages birth to three. Programs that are currently using OAE screening methods are encouraged to participate, ask questions, and share their experiences with other programs.
Topics for this Webinar Include: OAE hearing screening technology Establishing effective hearing screening protocols within your program Follow-up strategies for children who don't pass hearing assessments How to share ideas with other programs who have been working with OAE screening methods Who Should Attend?
This webinar will be valuable for all programs (EHS, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start) working with children ages birth to three, as well as individuals who support hearing screening activities at the state or community level for birth-to-three populations. When:
Friday, April 13, 2012
1 :00 pm - 2:00 pm
Before the Webinar: Watch the 60-second preview of our topic at http://tinyurl.com/echomercial2011 Then, view the following 25-minute presentation at http://www.mmsend2.com/link.cfm?r=870930592&sid=18210563&m=18
3rd Annual School Mental Health Conference - Helena - March 1-2, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to register!What:The focus of this year's conference is to explore school mental health work within a 3-tiered context; we will take a strategic look at how our work can be understood as a multi-tiered system of support. We will examine how existing support structures such as High-Fidelity Wraparound, Montana Behavioral Initiative (MBI), Montana School Counseling Program, and Comprehensive School and Community Treatment, framed within the three tiers, could provide a continuum of academic and positive behavior supports. Nationally recognized speakers Dr. Lucille Eber and Dr. John VanDenBerg will share their expertise.If you are interested in sharing your good work at the state conference, please apply to present! Three 75-minute presentations will be selected and showcased during the second day of the conference. We are looking for presentations that address the mental health needs of students within the 3-tiers and/or focuses on meeting student need within one specific tier.Click here if you are interested in presenting!Whether you can attend the conference or not, we ask you to contribute to this work by taking this brief survey about the provision of mental health services in your school. This survey has been given each year and we use the data to inform statewide planning concerning school mental health. Your perspective is critical, so please take this survey and pass it on to others in your school community who may offer additional insights. Thank you for taking this survey today. Click here to take the survey!When:March 1-2, 2012Where:Red Lion Colonial Hotel Helena, MTContact:Susan Bailey-AndersonPhone: 406-444-2046Email: sbanderson@mt.govWebsite: www.opi.mt.gov
Nonprofit Impact: So What's Your "So What?" - Helena - Sept. 19-21, 2012 - 0 views
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Nonprofit impact today is more than how many kids you serve, how many events you sponsor, or how many "friends" you have. Increasingly donors, policymakers, volunteers and other stakeholders are asking: "So what? How does your work impact our community, our lives, our future?" No doubt your work is making a difference, but do you know how to identify it, plan for it, measure it, sustain it, and demonstrate it to stakeholders? Learn how to imagine, achieve, and articulate your impact at the 2012 MNA conference. The MNA Conference is designed for nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers; consultants, foundation staff and trustees, community leaders, public officials; and students -- anyone interested in Montana's nonprofit sector. Learning opportunities include four full-day workshops. When/Where:
September 19-21, 2012
Red Lion Colonial Hotel
Helena, MT
Montana Independent Living Task Force Webinar Series - Webinar - Multiple dates - 0 views
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Do you want to have your say on what legislative initatives Montana's Centers for Independent Living work on for the next two years? If so, Join them for a series of statewide webinars designed to gather your input on important issues that affect the lives of individuals with disabilities and how they can best work to address those issues! If you would like to attend and participate in one or all of these webinar opportunities, please call the contact person at the location nearest to you to RSVP and find out how you can attend at one of the webinar host sites. Download this list for more information.
2013 MtAEYC Conference: Honoring Our Children - Helena - Oct. 25-26, 2013 - 0 views
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The Helena Chapter of Montana Association for Education of Young Children is having a conference for Early Childhood Professionals across the state. The conference will provide education for those who work in the early childhood field. The education is focused on: Honoring Our Children : culture in working with young children.
When:
October 25 - 26, 2013
Where:
Red Lion Colonial Hotel
2301 Colonial Dr.
Helena, MT 59601
Cost:
$150.00 per person full conference or $75.00 single day fee
Recovery from mental and substance use disorders is possible - Hungry Horse News: Hungr... - 0 views
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"All around us in Montana, there are hundreds of people in recovery from mental and substance use disorders. They are contributing to our businesses, connecting with their families and giving back to the community. Every day someone begins their journey of recovery. However, too many people are still unaware that prevention works, and that mental illness and substance abuse are conditions that can be treated, just like we can treat other health disorders such as diabetes and hypertension. We need to work together to make recovery the expectation, not the exception."
Building Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Middle and High School Teams - Kalispell -... - 0 views
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Middle and High schools offer unique challenges for implementing a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). The major key is to build school-wide systems that simultaneously addresses the need for academic and behavioral support and ensures every student has the skills to earn a high school diploma. The answers to behavioral and academic MTSS are right inside every staff development session, but a plan that includes the use of multiple assessment tools to foster data based decision making requires a shift in process for many schools. This session will provide ideas, work time and technology tools that support MTSS implementation and help MS/HS with the shift. Session work will be differentiated to meet the needs of individual schools, with facilitator support provided.
When:
Thursday, December 12, 2013
8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Hampton Inn
1140 Highway 2 West
Kalispell, MT 59901
Cost:
No cost
Building Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Middle and High School Teams - Missoula - ... - 0 views
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What:
Middle and High schools offer unique challenges for implementing a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). The major key is to build school-wide systems that simultaneously addresses the need for academic and behavioral support and ensures every student has the skills to earn a high school diploma. The answers to behavioral and academic MTSS are right inside every staff development session, but a plan that includes the use of multiple assessment tools to foster data based decision making requires a shift in process for many schools. This session will provide ideas, work time and technology tools that support MTSS implementation and help MS/HS with the shift. Session work will be differentiated to meet the needs of individual schools, with facilitator support provided.
When:
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Wingate Hotel
5252 Airway Blvd.
Missoula, MT 59808
Cost:
No cost
Autism | The Cost of Fad Treatments in Autism | Healing Thresholds | Connecting Communi... - 0 views
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The authors note that parents really need therapies for their children that work. This review article describes two fad autism therapies: sensory integration therapy and Relationship Development Intervention (RDI). They define fad treatments as treatments that do not have quality research showing that they work. Fad treatments cost money, can be hard on the emotions of the parents, and give false hope. Many parents turn to fad treatments because they want to do as much as they can for their child as fast as they can.
CONNECT: New Online Video on Early Childhood Inclusion - 0 views
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Connect: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge, an initiative of the FPG Child Development Institute, is working with the early childhood community to create a series of web-based resources that respond to challenges faced by those working with young children with disabilities and their families. CONNECT recently released a new 12-minute video, entitled Foundations of Inclusion Birth to Five, which includes highlights from the recently released DEC/NAEYC Joint Position Statement on Early Childhood Inclusion. The video also addresses questions many teachers and families have about inclusion, such as: What is inclusion? Is there research to support it? What are characteristics of high quality inclusive settings?
Rural Institute Transition Project eNews June 2009 - 0 views
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In this webinar team members from the Spring Independent School District in Houston, Texas describe how Google Apps for Education has helped to improve the way that faculty and students work across the district. Google Apps for Education is free web-based email, calendar & documents that allow for collaborative working anytime, anywhere. Googler Becky Evans will join the educators to help explain the Google Apps suite and why over 16 million students and teachers have chosen to Go Google at their schools. When:
Thursday November 15, 2012
2:00 pm Mountain Time Contact:
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