The Power of the Parent Voice: Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks at the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Leadership Mega Conference
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Our Kids Count Parent and Caregiver Support Group - Great Falls - Feb. 28, 2013 - 0 views
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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
Our Kids Count-A Support Group for Parents of Kids with Mental Illness and Disability - Great Falls - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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The goal of this group is to support parents in the community by offering strategies, skills and education so that families can be successful, also to unite parents and caregivers in Great Falls to listen, support, and encourage one another with daily tasks of loving and caring for our special kids.
When:
The 4th Thursday of every month
6:00 pm -7:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Columbus Center (6th floor conference room)
1601 2nd Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
Cost:
Free of charge
Contact:
Kim Monroe - 406-403-6710
Parenting 2.0: Raising Healthy Children in the Digital Age - Glasgow - May 10, 2012 - 0 views
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Jennifer Preble, MSW will present the Speak Up for Kids talk, "Parenting 2.0: Parenting in a Digital World." With children plugged in younger and younger, this talk offers pointers for parents and teachers on how to manage children's screen and phone time, monitor social media participation, and protect them from cyberbullies and other predators. When:
May 10, 2012
6:00-7:00pm Mountain Where:
Cottonwood Inn and Suites
Highway 2 East
Glasgow, MT Contact:
Jennifer Preble, MSW
406-228-9349
The Power of the Parent Voice: Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks at the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Leadership Mega Conference | U.S. Department of Education - 0 views
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But one thing is absolutely essential—and that's parent involvement. Parents of students with disabilities are some of the most determined advocates. Parents are key partners in policymaking and practice, pushing for greater access and better outcomes for their own and others' children. I want to applaud you for your dedication to children with disabilities—and their Parents. I also want to say I wish it wasn't necessary for Parents to be such fierce advocates. I understand that Parents are compelled to advocate because they see that their sons and daughters aren't getting the free, appropriate public education that federal law guarantees them. President Obama and I believe that every child deserves a world-class education. When we say every child, it is not just rhetoric—we mean every child, regardless of his or her skin color, nationality, ethnicity, or ability. Over the past 37 years, with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, we've made great strides in delivering on the promise of a free, appropriate public education for children with disabilities.
Oct 5, 2009 - Prevalence of Parent-Reported Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children in the US, 2007 - pdf - 0 views
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has prepared this Q&A to answer parents' questions about autism. A national survey of parents showed the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is approximately 1 in 91 U.S. children. The study, "The Prevalence of Parent-Reported Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children in the United States, 2007," was published in the Oct. 5, 2009, issue of Pediatrics. The study drew on data from the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health, a telephone survey of parents conducted jointly by the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hopeful Parents: a grassroots community - 0 views
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I started Hopeful Parents, a grassroots community where Parents who understand what it's like having a child with special needs can connect. Consider it a pit-stop in the marathon -- where we can go for attention to our wounds, where we can re-energize our way back on track, where we can look right and look left to see others running too, where we can hear the roar of the crowds cheering us on. Hopeful Parents is a place of common ground. We'll introduce you to our diverse pool of talented, thoughtful writers who will share their stories, their feelings, their ups and their downs. You'll meet Parents raising children with physical, psychological, emotional, neurological, sensory, behavioral, social, genetic, and developmental disabilities. Some Parents are single, some are married. Some grieve the loss of their child; some grieve the loss of their spouse. You'll also meet healers -- the "medics" who help us through our run. People we can turn to in our pain; people who can help provide some relief.
Recursos para el Autismo en Español - Autism Resources in Spanish - 1 views
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Los siguientes videos y otros recursos que pueden ser útiles para las familias de habla hispana para hacer frente con el autismo. - ( The following videos and other resources can be helpful for Spanish speaking families coping with autism. ) Comprendiendo el Autismo - ( Understanding Autism - Spanish Version ) El Autismo: Investigaciones recientes y opciones en el tratamiento - ( Autism: Recent research and treatment options ) Hablar con los padres sobre el Autismo Kit de Acción - ( Talking to Parents About Autism Action Kit ) Download Manual_de_los_100_dias Además de estos recursos de vídeo, puede hacer clic aquí para descargar un manual para ayudar a las familias a obtener la información crítica que necesitan durante los primeros 100 días después de un diagnóstico de autismo. - ( In addition to these video resources, you can click here to download a handbook to help families get the critical information they need during the first 100 days after an autism diagnosis. ) Puede encontrar más recursos sobre autismo en Inglés o español en - ( You can find more resources regarding autism in English or Spanish
Present Levels: The Foundation of the IEP by Pat Howey, Advocate - 0 views
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The concerns I hear from parents are mostly about placement, goals, and least restrictive environment (LRE). Yet, when I review a child's most recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP), there is little helpful information under the Present Levels of Academic Performance and Functional Performance section. The few lines that are written in the Present Levels are not helpful to the IEP Team. Often, I can find no relationship at all between the "present levels" and the "needs" and the "goals." Mark Kamleiter, Florida parent attorney (St. Petersburg) says that parents and advocates often focus only on the "last pages" of the IEP. That is what I see, too. Most of the IEPs I review have, at most, three to four lines of Present Levels. (Rarely, do they have Functional Performance levels). Remember, schools still tell parents, "We do not have to do that because it is not related to academics." parents have to learn now to design accurate and up-to-date present levels. Advocates have to learn how to do this to and teach parents how to do this. It is one of the easiest things for parents to do because they know their child best. Until the Present Levels are accurate, parents will never be able to get the program, placement, or education their child needs.
Coffee Night/Parent Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism - Billings - April 18, 2012 - 0 views
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Join us for this informal monthly gathering where parents can meet, learn from and support one another and participate in discussions or presentations of interest to the group. When:
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Where:
Off the Leaf (in the conference room)
819 Grand Ave
Billings, MT Contact:
If you have any questions about our parent support group, please contact Kelly Melius at 657-9728
Publication Gives Schools 'How To' Ideas for Involving Parents in School Health - K-12 Parents and the Public - Education Week - 0 views
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A new government publication aims to help schools enlist parents in promoting and sustaining health in their children.
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Published by the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), Parent Engagement: Strategies for Involving Parents in School Health covers how schools can connect with Parents about health education for children, engage Parents in the subject matter, and ultimately sustain ongoing interest in the mission.
Strengthening the Circle: Including Native American Children and Young Adults with Disabilities - Portland, OR - Jan. 29 & 30, 2013 - 1 views
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Each year the National Native American Parent Center presents an annual conference for Native American family members, tribal leaders, health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal, public school professionals, and others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0 - 26.
Workshops focus on strategies and methods to increase outcomes for Native American students with disabilities, and increase parent involvement in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities to produce successful educational outcomes. This conference will provide information on: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools, and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, the latest research and data on effective classroom practices and strategies for Native American students.
Conference Goals: Families will gain skills to increase their ability to advocate for their child in the special education process. Families will learn stress reduction techniques. Professionals and parents will gain knowledge about: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Tips for participation in the IEP & IFSP process Positive Behavioral interventions Parent leadership skills Successful strategies for improved educational outcomes for children with disabilities When/Where:
January 29-30, 2013
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon
Creating Healthy Communities, one family at a time - Havre - Aug 6, 2013 - 0 views
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The purpose of the training is to provide you with the tools needed to execute a Health Literacy program at your local level. Parents who take the Health Literacy training will learn to use the book, What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick, as a tool in promoting the safety and well-being of your children. Health Literacy Training proves that the challeng-es of low literacy can be surmounted: that Parents can gain the knowledge and skills to care for a sick child, thereby relieving the pressure on the health care system and reducing medical cost to the public. In short, empowering Parents in this way has enabled them to become the first line of defense for their children's health-and has untold benefits for society. This unique training includes in-struction in Strategy Implementation, Project Management, Parent and Staff Motivation, Marketing and Community Relations.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain
Lunch provided
Where:
St. Jude's Parish Center
440 7th Ave.
Havre, MT 59501
Cost:
Free of charge
Resilience Booster: Parent Tip Tool - 0 views
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Resilience Booster: Parent Tip Tool Parenting is hard work. Even with the best resources available, meeting the needs of family members in today's fast-paced society is difficult. The daily stress of making ends meet can take a toll on all family members, including children. The APA Public Interest Directorate Socioeconomic Status Office has created this tip tool for parents who want to build their children's resilience.
Parent/Caregiver Leadership Training - Anaconda - June 11 & 12, 2010 - 0 views
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What: Training to develop leadership and advocacy skills Who: For parents/caregivers of youth diagnosed with mental illness willing to use their new skills to advocate for children with mental health needs beyond the needs of their own child. When: Starts: ~3:00pm, Friday June 11th till ~3:00pm Saturday 12th Where: Fairmont Hot Springs by Anaconda Why: There needs to be a parent/caregiver voice in the system of care for children’s mental health. parents/caregivers that have been through the experience of raising a child with a mental illness are the experts in what treatments and services are effective for recovery. Therefore parents/caregivers are key to improvement of the SOC for mental illness. In order to get parent/caregiver voice into the system of care, a leadership and advocacy training will empower parents by giving them the tools and skills to be involved in the SOC.
Resource Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities Available - 0 views
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The Gallatin Valley Resource Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities is a reference source that has been created for Parents and those who serve children with developmental delays and disabilities age birth to 18 in Gallatin County, specifically Bozeman and Belgrade. The guide contains over 250 resources for Parents of children with disabilities, 95 specific to Gallatin Valley and an additional 58 unique to Montana. This guide was created by me as a final project (May 2011) for a Master’s of Science degree in Health and Human Development at Montana State University. The internet version of the guide will be maintained by the Bozeman chapter of the Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). PLUK has been included as a resource. It would be most appreciated if you could include a link to the guide on your webpage. The Resource Guide can be downloaded at: http://www.bsd7.org/district/departments/special_education/documents/Gallatin%20Valley%20Resource%20Guide.pdf Thank you for your assistance in providing this information to Parents of children with disabilities.
Defusing Tension When Advocating for Children of Special Needs | EduGuide - 0 views
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Most parents and professionals would agree that good parent teacher communication is crucial to a dynamic home-school partnership, especially with regard to educating students with special needs. Most of us also agree that when adults strive for good communication, children win.
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Education professionals say that emotionally-charged school meetings result from the demands of unreasonable and unrealistic parents. parents counter this argument. They say that professional arrogance and an unwillingness to recognize the parent's valuable input is at the root of parent teacher communication breakdowns.
Education Week: Harvard, SurveyMonkey Offer Tool to Weigh Parent Engagement - 0 views
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A new survey tool that school districts and parent-teacher organizations can use to measure the quality of parent-school relationships has been created by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and released by SurveyMonkey, a Palo Alto, Calif., company, for widespread use by schools, districts, and parent groups. The 71-item "question bank" covers seven areas of family engagement—from how much help students receive at home to how confident parents are in supporting their child's schooling. Districts can adapt the survey to suit their individual needs, and parents responding to it can do so online or on paper.
Parent Support Group for Children With Special Needs - Billings - Apr. 4, 2013 - 0 views
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You must register with Kelly Melius 657-9728 as space is limited.
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Join Easter Seals Parent Support Group for Children With Special Needs for a night out at In Good Glazes where you can relax, create, and talk with other parents. If you are interested you must register,
When:
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free of charge
Parents Advocating for Kids (PAK) Meeting - Butte - Feb. 9, 2013 - 0 views
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The purpose of Montana PAK is to develop a monthly forum for parents to collaborate and receive information about special education advocacy and the federal/state laws that protect their children. In addition, PAK aims to provide a public medium to discuss educational concerns and to raise awareness about the scope of services, as well as local resources, which are available for children. Developed in partnership with Disability Rights Montana (DRM) and parents, Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK) When:
Saturday, February 9, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain Where:
Business Development Center, Conference Room
305 West Mercury St.
Butte, MT 59701 Cost:
Free. If you would like to attend, but need some support with child supervision, transportation, etc. call the PLUK office at 800-222-7585
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15 Week parenting classes focusing on discipline, rewards, consequences, family rules, decision making, child development, brain development, empathy, family morals, values and more. Parents are urged to bring their children to a Parent-Child interaction facility in each class. Free child care and dinner are provided for children during each class. Where:
The Family Tree Center
2520 5th Ave South
Billings, MT 59102 When:
Grade School Age: Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm Beginning Feb. 6th
Babies & Toddlers: Mondays 5:30-7:30pm Beginning Feb 11th
Babies & Toddlers: Mondays 5:30-7:30pm Open ended class. Please call to enroll. Cost:
Fees are $20 for materials (due at first class) and $10 per class if a certificate of completion is required. Class must be paid in full before certificates are issued. Contact:
Any questions or concerns call 406-252-9799
www.familytreecenterbillings.org