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What:
This webinar series will explore: Basics of IDEA 2004 specifically related to IEPs Evaluation/Consent for Services Eligibility Communication IEP Team members SMART goals Accommodations and modifications Implementation Progress Monitoring Resolutions Under IDEA When:
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mountain
(Preparing for the IEP)
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mountain
(Content of the IEP)
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mountain
(Implementation and follow up of the IEP) Cost:
Free of charge

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What:
You are invited to a Public Hearing on the State Plans for Montana Vocational Rehabilitation/Blind and Low Vision Services (MVR/BLV) and The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC). When:
Friday, March 22, 2013
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Mountain Where:
Billings           
MSU-Billings, 1500 University Drive, Education Building, Room 158
Bozeman
Montana State University, Eng. Phys. Science Building-South 7th and Grant, Room 126
Butte       
Montana Tech, 1300 West Park Street, ELCB Room 225   
Great Falls       
Great Falls College of Technology, 2100 16th Avenue South, Room B-133       
Havre
MSU-Northern, 300 11th Street West, Hagner Science Center, Room 202
Helena
Old Livestock Building, 1310 East Lockey, Rooms 105 and 107.
Kalispell
Flathead Valley Community College, 777Grandview Dr., Learning Resource Ctr. Rm. 120
Miles City
Miles City Community College, 2715 Dickenson Street, Room 313
Missoula
University of Montana, Corner of Arthur and Eddy, Galagher Building - Room 104   There will be a call-in line available during the time of the hearing.  Participants on the call-in line will have the opportunity to make comments. 
Call-in information is:
Call-in number:  406-449-7478 Conference ID:  85946#

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What:
In this webinar, Kim Spencer, senior manager of the K12 Homebound Education Program, will outline the unique logistical, educational and emotional obstacles that homebound students face as they attempt to balance academics and recovery. She will also discuss how she is currently working with districts across the country to help their students overcome these obstacles and stay engaged and on-track with school work, while partnering with the school district to operate an online program at a lesser cost than their traditional program. Topics to be covered include: The #1 reason hospitalized or homebound students often fail in traditional models, how a targeted online homebound education program can be less costly while improving educational outcomes, how K12 provides homebound students access to the same rigorous learning experience as their in-school classmates, and how this model also works effectively in alternative learning environments, such as addiction center or juvenile detention facility When:
Friday, February 22, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free of charge. Registration is reqired.

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What:
The 2013 AgrAbility National Training Workshop, the premier training event addressing issues of disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers from all over the country will participate in four days of plenary sessions, breakouts, tours, networking, and special events. When:
April 8, 9, 10 & 11th, 2013 Where:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
7800 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55439 Cost:
The National AgrAbility Project is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities and their spouses/caregivers.
Click here for scholarship details and application form
Registration Open Soon! Conference Registration Fee: $350    Late Registration Fee (After 3/15/2013): $400    Farmer/Rancher Registration Fee: $275 Family Member Accompanying Farmer/Rancher: $275 Student Registration Fee: $150 One Day Registration Fee (Tuesday and Wednesday): $175 One Day Farmer/Rancher or Student Registration Fee: $50 Online site will open soon. Check back for details.
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What:
The goal of this group is to support parents in the community by offering strategies, skills and education so that families can be successful. The group also intends to unite parents & caregivers in Great Falls to listen, support, and encourage one another with the daily tasks of loving and caring for our special kids! Guest speaker will be Donna Marchington, State Wraparound Coordinator. Brett Gileo LCP will be meeting and overseeing the kids activities. When:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mountain Where:
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
1326 1st Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59401 Cost:
Free of charge Contact:
Please RSVP to attend
Kim Monroe 406-403-6710 or
Stormi Beutler 406-838-1856

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*Registration available soon* What:
This Conference is designed to expand understanding and awareness of co-occurring disorders and develop competencies for mental health professionals, chemical dependency professionals, psychologists, educators, juvenile justice and healthcare providers. Participants will be able to better understand and treat children diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Normal adolescent brain development, including brain and socio-emotional maturation, will be explored and how substance use during this time impacts adolescent functioning and relates to developmental changes. When:
Friday, May 10, 2013
8:00 am - 9:00 am Mountain (registration)
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Mountain Where:
The Gateway Center
1710 National Avenue
Helena, MT 59601 Cost:
$125 (includes lunch and CEU's or OPI renewal units) Contact:
Cathy Huntley, Conference Coordinator
(406) 457-4816 or e-mail: cathy@childwise.org

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What:
Presented by Meghan Murphy, Erin Anderson, and Sarah Ahlm, This webinar will include information on different types of play with examples, explanations of play development and the correlation to academic success. The webinar will also cover how play relates to social skills and will provide techniques for teaching play to promote social skills.

When:
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain Cost:
$30 CEU-Credit
$25 Non-Credit

Notes:
You will need a computer with Internet access to participate. Apple computers are not compatible with GoToMeeting.

The National Lekotek Center will send certificates of completion to attendees for CEU credits. It is the responsibility of the individual to submit certificates to accrediting organizations.

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What:
This 3-part SENGinar features contributing authors from the popular book Living with Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults. The book provides a solid foundation in Dabrowski's theory to gifted education as it relates to giftedness, then proceeds to provide a lifespan progression. It also offers strategies for enhancing the emotional development of gifted individuals. To receive APA credit, you must read the book and attend the full webinar. Each part of this 3 part series is recorded and available to those who have missed the initial broadcast.

When:
Part 1 - January 22, 2013
(Recorded)
Part 2 - February 26, 2013
5:30 pm Mountain
Part 3 - March 26, 2013
5:30 pm Mountain Cost:
The registration fee for this Professional Series SENGinar is $70.00

What:
This webinar hosted by The National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness will discuss different social media platforms and how families and their professional partners can harness the power of the internet to inform family leaders and increase advocacy and leadership. No registration is required. When:
Thursday, February 7, 2013
12:00 pm Mountain
and
Sunday, February 10, 2013
5:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free Instructions for participation: Please make sure you have prepared your computer to access the meeting through Adobe Connect.
1. Click here to test your connection and install required software
2. Click here to watch a tutorial on Adobe Connect On The day of the webinar, log into the meeting site 5-10 minutes early.
1. Click here to join the adobe connect meeting
2. Select "enter as guest" then click the "enter room" button
3. Turn off your computer speakers. You will listen to the audio portion through the telephone.
4. When you enter the Adobe room, you will be prompted for a call back number. Enter your phone number and Adobe will call you. If you are at a phone with an extension dial 1-866-244-8528 and enter participant code: 219009

What:
By collaborating at the local and state level within systems that support youth and families, educators can more efficiently allocate resources and provide prevention and early intervention for all students. Presenter Kelly Perales outlines the Interconnected Systems Framework. The learning objectives of this presentation are to enable participants to describe, implement and apply the ISF. When:
Thursday, February 7, 2013
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Mountain Cost:
Free Instructions for participation:
Please make sure you have prepared your computer to access the meeting through Adobe Connect.
1. Click here to test your connection and install required software
2. Click here to watch a tutorial on Adobe Connect On The day of the webinar, log into the meeting site 5-10 minutes early.
1. Click here to join the Adobe Connect Meeting
2. Select "enter as guest" then click the "enter room" button
3. Turn off your computer speakers. You will listen to the audio portion through the telephone.
4. Dial the conference number prefferably using a landline: 1-800-201-2375 Enter participant code: 434706# when prompted

Last week we informed you that Temple Grandin would be speaking on autism at the Museum of the Rockies Hager Auditorium on March 5, 2013.
 
Due to high interest and limited seating, tickets will be required to enter the autism talk which is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM. For instructions on obtaining free tickets, please call (406) 994-7531. Click here to see the full details for this event

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What:
Behavior Management Academy Overview: The purpose of this academy is to provide the paraprofessional with the information and skills needed to assist classroom teachers in meeting the behavior needs of a variety of students. It deals with rules, routines, and procedures for students. The paraprofessional will be able to identify behavior, the motivations for behavior, and be able to teach and reinforce behaviors. An understanding of the role of the paraprofessional in behavior support will be developed.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Academy Overview: The purpose of this Academy is to provide the paraeducator with information and skills to be able to assist teachers in the instruction of students with autism. It gives factual information to dispel the many myths that abound in the field of autism, and emphasizes the relationship between communication and behavior. It prepares paraeducators to make and use visual supports, to structure tasks and the environment, and to provide appropriate supports for social skills instruction. When:
Monday, March 4, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain Where:
Columbus High School
433 North Third St.
Columbus, MT 59019 Cost:
Free Registration:
To Register Contact Monica Pugh
Stillwater/Sweet Grass Coop.
(406) 322-5298
ssgpugh11@yahoo.com  

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What:
Instructor Diane Woodard will share digital tools that can automate the many tasks that you must  complete each day to be an effective administrator. Learn how to gather data, make data driven decisions and have access to data anytime, anywhere. Harness the power of digital tools to help you become a powerful administrator. Course goals will be for all participants to learn to understand tech tools that promote efficiency in administrative positions, realize the tech trends impacting today's K-12 classrooms, and share technology challenges and solutions with administrators throughout the region. When:
February 19, 26 2013
March 5, 12, 19, 2013
9:00 am - 10:00 am Mountain Cost:
$40.00 per person

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What:
This interactive session will encourage participants to experience and explore aspects of the Explore the River Curriculum and the Explore the River Interactive DVD developed by Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes under the direction of Germaine White. An overview of the foundations for the DVD and curriculum project will be provided by Germaine and Tammy Elser will guide participants through several model learning experiences found among the 14 investigations in the curriculum. When/Where:
Thursday, February 7, 2013
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mountain
Linderman Education Center
233 1st Ave. E.
Kalispell, MT 59901 Thursday, February 21, 2013
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mountain
MCPS Admin Building
215 South Sixth St. W.
Missoula, MT 59801 Cost:
No cost (funded through OPI IEFA Grant Funds) More Information:
Explore The River Website

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What:
Nowadays teachers and students have a variety of ways to show what they know and to express themselves. This webinar looks at some of the hottest free tools for showing, explaining, and retelling. The morning session will focus on free web-based tools and the afternoon session will focus on the great iPad apps. Participants will experience the latest and greatest web based tools and iPad apps, and will learn to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the tools. When:
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Morning Session 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain
Afternoon Session 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm Mountain Cost:
$40.00 per person

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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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What:
Students of all abilities should be provided with the opportunity to enjoy and participate in the reading process. Participants in this webinar will discover ways to open doors for students of all ages by adapting reading materials. The iPad has provided professionals with the opportunity to individualize and customize materials for each student. This webinar will demonstrate how to utilize apps to create and adapt books to meet each student’s particular needs. Participants will learn about the various apps that are available for creating and providing books for all learners. This webinar will also provide information on accessibility features, device management, file sharing and copyright. When:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.

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What:
The iPad has proven to be a powerful tool in the classroom for students with diverse learning needs. The iPad allows classroom materials to be customized and individualized for each learner. There are a wide variety of apps that provide the opportunity for students to be more independent and successful in the classroom. This webinar will provide an overview of various apps that can be used to customize and adapt classroom materials. We will cover apps for text-to-speech, voice recognition, OCR (optical character recognition), annotation, classroom response systems and word prediction, as well as others. We will also discuss strategies for adapting classroom materials, third party accessories and file sharing. When:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.

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What:
This session will covers apps with supports for writing that allow you to create word banks and apps that contain options for word prediction, voice recognition and text-to-speech, as well as options for switch access. Learn which apps allow for adding image and symbol support in word banks, which apps can export word banks for use on other iPads and which apps are a cross-platform program (computer – iPad), allowing you to create on computer for use on both computer and iPad and more. When:
Monday, March 25, 2013
9:00 am - 10:30 am Mountain Cost:
$55.00 single participant fee, no cancelations or refunds. Group discounts available.