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A support group for friends and family that care for seniors Topic: Ombudsman and What They Do: How to Prepare for Long-Term Care Speakers: Heather Kinghorn - Local Ombudsman Where: Yellowstone County Council on Aging1505 Avenue D. Billings, MT When: 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Caregivers of aged parents, spouses, relatives or friends Questions or to RSVP: Call Laura at the YCCOA - 406-259-5212

You may download the full program brochure at: http://www.rehabseminars.org When: March 9-11, 2011 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)         Where: Shoreline Conference Center Seattle, Washington Area

Visit www.msubillings.edu/cspd to register for these workshops RTI 101 January 31st or February 11th, 2011 RTI Tier 1 Interventions February 15th, 2011 Differentiated Instruction February 22nd, 2011 Advanced DI February 23rd or February 24th, 2011 Room still available in these January workshops: Para Academy: Secondary Transtion January 11th and 12th, 2011 Data, Data, Everywhere! What's a Teacher to do? January 19th, 2011

When: Monday evenings starting February 7th,  5:30 – 7:00., through the end of April Where: Romney Gym at MSU, 3rd floor (if you need directions, please let me know)  Why: To teach our special needs kids a few basic dance steps in preparation for the Prom. Please let me know if your child is interested. I am hoping we will have at least 6-12 kids interested in this special program.  I have enlisted the assistance of a college friend of mine who has arranged this entire class at no charge to any of us.  She is using the dance studio where she teaches other classes and will be receiving credits for this independent learning class.  If it all goes well, we can maybe do it again next Spring.  I think dance is a great socializing event and there are opportunities to use these skills later in life. Contact: Ellen Ross at 406-539-1728

When: Thursday, February 10th, 2011 Where: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center Ardmore Campus 2610 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Registration: For more information and to register by mail Click Here To register online Click Here

What: Special Education Program: Update & Discussion with Chad Berg Special Education Director Bozeman School District No. 7 Where: Bozeman School Foundation The Willson School Boardroom When: Tuesday, January 11th at 6:00 PM Contact: JOANNA DUMAS, PRESIDENT at 406-522-0851 Note: (Change from original schedule – trading January and February meeting agendas)

What: Missoula author Albert Yee will present a booktalk & autograph copies of his new book “Raising & Teaching Children for Their Tomorrows”. When: Saturday, January 8th from 11:00AM-1:00PM Where: Montana Book & Toy Co. 311 N. Last Chance Gulch Helena, Montana  59601 406-443-0260 | Toll Free: 1-877-844-0577 Visit http://www.mtbookco.com/ for more information.

The local nonprofit D.R.E.A.M. (Down syndrome Research, Education and Advocacy in Montana) is pleased to announce the start of a new grant program to help people with Down syndrome and their families. D.R.E.A.M. was the vision of a few parents with children diagnosed with Down syndrome recognizing the need for a local support system. The success of the 1st annual Bozeman Buddy Walk held in September allowed D.R.E.A.M. to grow from a group that organized monthly support meetings into a nonprofit charity. Thanks to the wonderful community support at the Buddy Walk we are offering grants to families and individuals struggling with medical, therapy and equipment expenses associated with Down syndrome. Grant money will be available three times per year with deadlines for applications due January 5, May 5 and November 5. For more information and to apply for funding please visit the D.R.E.A.M. website at www.dream-mt.org or contact Julie Kleine at jkleine200@yahoo.com or 599-2556.

In order to help keep you more informed, the White House is hosting monthly calls to update you on various disability issues as well as to introduce you to persons who work on disability issues in the federal government.  This call is off the record and not for press purposes.  Conference call information: Dial in: (800) 230-1093 Title: Disability Call (use instead of code) Date of Call: 01/10/2011 Start Time: 1:00 PM Mountain For live captioning, at time of call, log onto: http://www.fedrcc.us//Enter.aspx?EventID=1679107&CustomerID=321.

Download the January 2011 MCYF Newsletter (PDF) Family Center Now Open 313 W Valentine #116 Glendive, MT 59330 Classes: Mondays at Noon, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.           Week Days by Appointment To enroll please call 939-5591 or email mcyf@midrivers.com

President Obama believes in the capacity of young people to move America forward. He is committed to providing young leaders from across the nation an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and fostering a continued commitment to public service through the White House Internship Program. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office of the President and prepare them for future roles in public service. To learn more about the program, please visit whitehouse.gov/internships. How To Apply: Go to www.whitehouse.gov/internships  A completed application includes: Two essays  Three letters of recommendation Resume The deadline for the Summer 2011 White House Internship Program is January 9, 2011.

What: Pediatricians recognize the importance of improving teen mental health and their pivotal role in identifying adolescents that may need care.  The American Academy of Pediatrics has made adolescent mental health care a priority and the US Preventive Services Task Force has identified annual adolescent depression screening as the standard of care. How can primary care providers meet the needs of their adolescent patients while navigating real-world practice challenges -- including payment? Our January 27 Webinar with three members of the AAP’s Task Force on Mental Health, will explore practical strategies that can maximize payment for screening, consulting, and treatment of adolescent mental health care. When: January 27, 2011 1 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Mountain Registration: Click here to register or copy and paste the link below: http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=274493&s=1&k=D41E04BC8A8A2C114887DDD77F849E86

What: Adult Asperger's Support Group Facilitators: Steve Biondich, Ed. S., LCPC & Ginny Pierce, LCSW Meeting Place: Crossroads Office 926 Main Street, Suite #18 (or alternative location to be announced) Time: Weekly meetings, Tuesdays at 6:30pm, 1 hour + depending on number of participants When: Starting Tuesday January 11th, 2011, for a total of twelve weekly sessions Contact: Steve at 860-3342 or Ginny at 252-1444 Fees and Insurance: Accepting all insurances at group therapy rate or sliding scale fee (income-based) for those without insurance Focus of Group: Adults will be encouraged to explore growth and obstacles, focusing on pragmatic tools: anxiety management, depression-mood, self-esteem, mutual support of emerging strengths and interests Confidentiality: Speak with integrity. Listen well. Talk only about your own feelings and insights. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. Personal details shared in the group must remain in this room. This makes it possible to feel safe about sharing.

Date: January 18, 2011, Tuesday Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Description: Dyslexia and Other Learning Differences Deciphered Event Type: Public Lecture Presenter: Elsie Johnson Location: Bozeman, MT Sponsor: Learning Options LLC Email:  elsie@thelearningoptions.com Contact: Elsie Johnson Telephone: 406-282-7416 Website: www.thelearningoptions.com Additional Information:  A free seminar entitled:  Dyslexia and Other Learning Differences Deciphered will be held at the Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street in the small conference room on Tuesday, the 11th of January 2011 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This seminar will introduce the finding of recent research on learning, and effective methods available to correct learning disabilities involving reading, writing, math, and attention focus skills.  This seminar is intended for parents of learning disabled children, adults who currently or in the past  struggle with learning differences, or anyone who wants to better understand the root cause of learning disabilities. Pre-registration required. Call or email to reserve seating and materials.

What:A group of moms of children with special needs of all types that meets monthly in Great Falls to share friendship, support, encouragement and ideas in dealing with their special needs families. Next event for Montana Special Moms-Great Falls group is on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 6pm. We’ll meet at Mac Kenzie River Pizza, 500 River Drive S in Great Falls, Montana. Group is open to Moms of kids with any type of disability or delay. Contact Jana at 406-727-2704 or jnjloo@yahoo.com for more information and to reserve your seat!

What: Now 620 nonprofits strong and growing, MNA is the voice for charitable nonprofits in Montana. In the true spirit of association, join together with MNA and your colleagues for this great event and celebrate the vital role that nonprofits play in community and civic life. All activities are free of charge except the afternoon workshop. Participants may attend any and all activities.  At Nonprofit Day, MNA will unveil our new Nonprofit Sector Report – details and analysis that will help legislators, the general public, and your donors better grasp the scope and scale of our sector and its importance to the economy in our state. Please pass this message along to others in your networks – it is critical that we have a strong showing for the 2011 Nonprofit Day on January 27 in the Rotunda.  In previous years, our day at the Capitol has had the largest number of attendees of any professional Association.  Term limits have made it increasingly important that we band together and speak with a common voice as we work to protect nonprofit rights in Montana and the US Capitol. And, don't forget to send us photos of your organization that we can share in our Nonprofit Showcase presentation in the Rotunda. Send photos that exemplify your nonprofit's mission in action to: Patty White (pwhite@mtnonprofit.org). Who: Montana Nonprofits When: Thurs, January 27, 2011 Time: 9:30 am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:30 Where: Capitol Rotunda in the morning and afternon workshop at the Downtown Holiday Inn, Helena Cost:  Morning session at the Capitol is FREE; afternoon workshop cost is $45 for members, $90 for non-members. You must register for either event.

You may now download a full program brochure at: http://www.rehabseminars.org What: 2011 Special Education Conference Improving Services and Results for Students with Disabilities When: March 9-11, 2011 Where: Shoreline Conference Center Seattle, Washington Area

The Division of Special Education and the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) are offering a new para-educator academy on Secondary Transition. Two in-person workshops will occur this year.  In addition, there will be a follow-up webinar.  Secondary transition education settings require that the para-educators assist the certified teacher with a number of instructional and employment-related activities such as: implementing school and community-based instruction; implementing employment sampling and job trainings programs; and monitoring and collecting instructional data. This transition academy is designed to provide participants with the tools to effectively work as a member of a team in a transition setting. These workshops will occur in Billings on January 11-12, 2011, and in Missoula on February 10-11, 2011.  The workshops are designed for para-educators, high school special education teachers, and directors of special education.  More information, including workshop objectives, can be found at: http://www.opi.mt.gov/pdf/SpecED/Link/11JanParaAcademyST.pdf Questions?  Contact Nikki Sandve at nsandve@mt.gov or (406) 444-0299.