Click here to registerWhat:Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Students eligible for special education services under the IDEA are typically also eligible for services under Section 504; additionally, students not eligible under IDEA may be covered by Section 504. Therefore, it is critical that advocates for students with disabilities understand protections under Section 504 as well as ways to deal with suspected violations.    This webinar will provide an overview of the structure of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Education, which enforces Section 504 with respect to entities that receive federal financial assistance from the Department. The Section 504 complaint process will be examined in depth, including who may file a complaint, when a complaint may be filed, how to file a complaint, what type of information is necessary to file a complaint and how to effectively present that information. Additional ways to address suspected violations will also be explained as well as strategies to effectively navigate procedural safeguards provided by the law. The webinar will also provide an overview of how the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act applies to Section 504. Time will be provided for questions for participants. When: Wednesday, December 7, 2011  12:00 to 1:30 PM MT Cost: $50.00

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

Click here to download flyer (PDF) What:Tara Ferriter-Smith and Terri Barclay will share how Early Reading First preschool centers throughout the state of Montana are using a comprehensive RtI framework to prepare students for Kindergarten and future success in school. They will discuss the evidence based instructional and assessment practices that are proving to be effective for all learners. When implemented well an RtI framework will help educators align student needs by assessing student’s performance and adjusting instruction based on the individual’s response to a scientifically based intervention increasing the likelihood of student success. Discover how ongoing progress monitoring can help you make informed decisions to provide interventions for those students who are not achieving anticipated progress. When:December 5, 20118:30-3:00 pm MountainWhere:HRDC Building2229 5th AvenueHavre, MTContact:Aileen Couch, CoordinatorPhone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322Email: cspd@havre.k12.mt.us

Basic Web Accessibility: Understanding WCAG 2.0 - Webinar - Nov 16, 2011 Click here to register What:If you're tasked with helping ensure your organization produces accessible web content, you've probably heard of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0). As the most widely used international guidelines on web accessibility, and the basis for many federal and local standards, it's important to understand WCAG. In this webinar, we'll explore the relationship between WCAG 2.0, WCAG 1.0, and Section 508. We'll also discuss how to apply the WCAG 2.0 guidelines to actual web content, and the differences between A, AA, AAA level conformance. Despite all the acronyms and abbreviations, this webinar is intended for people who are new to web accessibility or new to WCAG. Learning Goals: Learn how WCAG 2.0 fits into big picture of web accessibility guidelines and standards Understand what each of the guidelines means in practical terms Leave with a set of online references for achieving conformance When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:00 - 12:00 Mountain Standard Time Contact:If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact Karen Sheehan, ksheehan@cforat.org.

Click here to register What:Wondering what mounts, switches, and other peripherals to get for your iPads? Jennifer was too. She'll share with you what she bought, what she didn't, what she liked, and what she's learned through this process. There will be an interactive discussion section; please share peripherals you have or have heard about, so we can all learn from each other. Learning Objectives: Gain an understanding of peripherals available for the iPad Learn the pros and cons and the varied uses of these peripherals  Understand different considerations to make informed purchasing decisions When:Wednesday, November 30, 2011 2:00 - 3:00 Mountain Standard TimeContact:If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact Karen Sheehan, ksheehan@cforat.org.