IN recent years, we’ve been treated to reams of op-ed articles about how we need better teachers in our public schools and, if only the teachers’ unions would go away, our kids would score like Singapore’s on the big international tests. There’s no question that a great teacher can make a huge difference in a student’s achievement, and we need to recruit, train and reward more such teachers. But here’s what some new studies are also showing: We need better parents. Parents more focused on their children’s education can also make a huge difference in a student’s achievement.
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Student Accommodations: The Role of Parents and Advocates - Webinar - March 14, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What: This webinar addresses the frequently confusing topic of student accommodations. Specifically, the presentation reveals how ambiguous accommodations can be - and how to select appropriate accommodations for each individual. The goal of this webinar is to present a model that can be used collaboratively by advocates, parents, students, and teachers to identify unambiguous accommodations. Webinar participants will: Learn the legal bases for accommodations and their purpose. Explore examples of ambiguous accommodations, which might actually hinder, rather than support the individual. Apply the research-based Explicit Accommodations Model to select appropriate accommodations that are clear to all. Learn strategies to enhance clarity when reviewing accommodations during IEP meetings. In preparation for the webinar, participants are requested to consider the commonly used accommodation "preferential seating." If you chose this for a student's IEP, exactly where should next year's teacher seat this child? Time is provided for questions from participants. When: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 12:00pm - 1:30pm Mountain
How About Better Parents? - NYTimes.com - 0 views
U.S. Department of Education Provides Guidance to Help Classroom Teachers Combat Bullying | U.S. Department of Education - 0 views
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The U.S. Department of Education has released a free, two-part training toolkit designed to reduce incidents of bullying, for use by classroom teachers and educators. The toolkit was developed by the Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center, supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Students, in collaboration with the NEA and the American Federation of teachers.
Common Classroom Accommodations and Modifications | IEP Accommodations - NCLD - 0 views
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There are many ways teachers can help children with learning and attention issues succeed in school. Here are some common accommodations and modifications to discuss with the school as possible options for your child.
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There are many ways teachers can help children with learning and attention issues succeed in school. Here are some common accommodations and modifications to discuss with the school as possible options for your child.
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"There are many ways teachers can help children with learning and attention issues succeed in school. Here are some common accommodations and modifications to discuss with the school as possible options for your child. "
What to do when you or your child do not get along with the teacher - 0 views
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Wouldn’t it be nice if our children had super teachers every year that completely meshed with both their needs as well as our own? Sadly, no matter what school, what State of the Union, type of child or how calm the parent, your child may end up with a teacher that does not fit their style or your own. It is a basic fact of life. While it can be hard to deal with a bad fit, there are some important strategies you can use to get through the year.
Digital Tools that Support Common Core Standards - Billings - Aug. 14-15, 2013 - 0 views
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Technology and digital citizenship are becoming even more important as state's begin implementing the CCSS. This interactive, hands-on workshop will share resources and demonstrate through model lessons, how to efficiently use resources and technology to support CCSS. Attendees will participate in lessons demonstrating the teaching of digital citizenship, English Language Arts, and Math, all aligned to CCSS and integrating technology throughout. The purpose and the goals of the CCSS will also be re-viewed. Jeff Crews and Dean Phillips of Beyond the Chalk. Beyond the Chalk was co-founded by Jeff and Dean who believe in the power of education and the need to continuously provide transformational learning experiences for our teachers and students. Technology, when used effectively as a tool by teachers and students, can facilitate the change from the traditional form of education to a 21st century paradigm. Beyond the Chalk is committed to providing a set of rich and diverse professional development experiences for all educators. These experiences focus on the integration of technology across grade levels, con-tent domains, and skills levels. College credit pending. Lunch on own. Must bring computer or tablet device.
When:
August 14-15, 2013
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (both days)
Where:
https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=1500+University+Dr,+Billings,+Mt+59101&gl=us&panel=1&fb=1&dirflg=d&geocode=0,45.796901,-108.522204&cid=0,0,6236348915423598268&hq=Montana+Sta
Kids, Families, Schools, & the Law: Working Together for Success - Kalispell - Oct. 3-4, 2013 - 0 views
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What:
Plan to attend this two day symposium featuring presentations from experts in the fields of special education law and advocacy, effective teaching practices, ABA therapy, transition services and customized employment, juvenile justice crossover, and more. Ron Hager, Senior Staff Attorney with the National Disability Rights Network will be the Keynote Speaker and a presenter. Ron has
specialized in disability law, particularly special education, since 1979.
When:
October 3-4, 2013
Where:
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, Montana
Cost:
Parents, Family Members, and Students: $25
Attorneys receiving 6.25 CLE credits: $185
Teachers receiving CEU/TRU credit (approval pending): $185
Administrators, Service Providers, Counselors: $185
Mapping Media to the Common Core - Vision Net Sites in Montana - Multiple dates, 2013-2014 - 0 views
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Register for this event (Course #3381) What:
The Common Core State Standards(CCSS) require both students and teachers to demonstrate digital literacy skills by publishing texts online and developing communication skills through the use of different technology tools. The Mapping Media to the Common Core course (part 1) introduces teachers to six different multimedia products which students can create to meet the CCSS requirements; These strategies can also be used to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities or those with high abilities! Each participant will use an iPad to access the interactive course eBook, as well as, create and share a variety of media products during the course. Participants will need access to an iPad for this course.
When:
Nov 7 - Introduction - Nov 21 Interactive Writing
Dec 5 - Narrated Art - Dec 19 Five- Photo Story
Jan 9 - Radio Show - Jan 23 Narrated Slideshow/Screencast
Feb 13 - Visual Notetaking & Course Wrap-up
Time for each conference - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Mountain
Where:
Vision net sites in Montana
Cost:
$150 per person, or $100 per person for groups of 2 or more; includes a copy of the interactive e-Book "Mapping Media to the Common Core: Part I."
NAMI BASICS Teacher Training - Helena - Sept. 17-19, 2010 - 0 views
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What: NAMI BASICS Teacher Training When: Sept. 17-19, 2010 Where: Jorgenson's Inn and Suites, Helena, MT Deadline for Application Material: August 1, 2010
'Lazy' label can mask learning disabilities | ajc.com - 0 views
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As an occupational therapist, I work with learning disabled children who are average to above average in cognitive/intelligence, with a "glitch" in one or two areas of learning. They need help and yet they are often denied services, told by their teachers they could do it if they want to and just need to try harder. These children look bright, they seem to be listening, they can repeat what the teacher is saying and for all intent and purposes, seem as if they understand. But when the connections are not secure, the communication is like hearing a phone conversation with static on the line, and some crucial information is missed. This can happen if a child has an auditory processing disorder, attention deficit, sensory motor issues or a myriad of other "soft" developmental disabilities. These children "look" so good that the natural assumption is often that they're not listening and just need to "try harder."
Division of Special Education: All Teacher Training - Multiple Locations - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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Click here to register The Division of Special Education has scheduled an All Teacher Training on the dates and locations below. The training will review the special education process and forms. All trainings will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Glendive, September 14 - Dawson Community College Billings, September 16 - Billings Hotel & Convention Center Great Falls, September 22 - Best Western Heritage Inn Polson, October 13 - Polson High School Auditorium Butte, October 21 - Copper King Hotel
Teachers, families making connections at kids' homes - The Denver Post - 0 views
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Teachers at one of Denver's poorest schools have discovered a key to improving student achievement that's as easy as stepping out the door. High-performing schools in affluent neighborhoods are usually buzzing with parents — moms and dads volunteering, chauffeuring or helping out in classrooms. But at schools in high-poverty neighborhoods, the opposite tends to occur — many of them have little to no parental engagement. Indeed, Teachers rarely see a parent in the building unless a kid is in trouble. That's why Fairview Elementary Teachers are going to the families. Every year, educators try to visit the homes of every child in the school — getting to know the families and discovering more about their students.
SEPTA's Top 5 "People in Special Education" - Teacher Appreciation Week - 0 views
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SEPTA will also be announcing its Top 5 Educators for 2009-2010 and distributing Teacher Appreciation Certificate to all Special Education teachers and supporting staff in the Bozeman area. The event for this school year is also a family event and will feature a bundle of fun on this special day which is now scheduled on: Saturday, May 22 from 12-2pm at Eagle Mount (6901 Goldenstein Lane off of S. 3rd in Bozeman) The deadline to send your Top 5 People in Special Education is May 5, 2010. Send any questions to Anchila Monks - vp.membership@septamt.org
All Teacher Training - Multiple Locations - Sept. 13-15, 2011 - 0 views
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What: The Division of Special Education has scheduled an All Teacher Training on the dates and locations below. The training will review the special education process and forms. When: All trainings will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: Browning, September 13 Administration Building Lewistown, September 13 Fergus High School Auditorium Ronan, September 14 Ronan Middle School Auditorium Terry, September 14 Terry High School Butte, September 15 Location to be determined Hardin, September 15 Hardin Middle School Auditorium
All Teacher Training 2011 - Multiple Locations - Sept. 13-15, 2011 - 1 views
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What: The Division of Special Education has scheduled an All Teacher Training on the dates and locations below. The training will review the special education process and forms. All trainings will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Locations: September 13 September 14 September 15 Browning, September 13 Browning Public Schools Board Room Ronan, September 14 Ronan Middle School Auditorium Butte, September 15 Alternative School Auditorium (1050 S. Montana Street) Lewistown, September 13 Fergus County High School Auditorium Terry, September 14 Terry High School Hardin, September 15 Hardin Middle School Auditorium To register, please go to: http://www.opi.mt.gov/regforms/speced/
4 Tips for Teachers Working with Visually Impaired Students Online -- THE Journal - 0 views
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A school for the blind and visually impaired in Washington State uses distance learning to accommodate offsite teachers and students.
Raleigh County Special Education program recognized nationally » Today's Front Page » The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia - 0 views
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Raleigh County Schools Special Education Department is receiving national attention for its work providing new teachers with resources and mentorship. Special Education Programs Director Cindy Corley-Hicks explained that recruiting and retaining special education teachers is a problem nationwide because of the challenging aspects of the job, including feelings of isolation, legal liability and copious amounts of paperwork. In an effort to remedy this constant turnover, Raleigh County has partnered with the Department of Education and the federally funded National Center to Inform Policy and Practice in Special Education Professional Development (NCIPP) to develop the New Teacher Induction and Support Project.
Student Accommodations: The Role of Parents and Advocates - Webinar - March 14, 2012 - 0 views
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You can register online here!Your purchase includes one web access and one toll-free phone line for live 90-minute event, materials and unlimited access to Webinar archive. Gather a group in one location so many can participate for one low price!What:This webinar addresses the frequently confusing topic of student accommodations. Specifically, the presentation reveals how ambiguous accommodations can be - and how to select appropriate accommodations for each individual.The goal of this webinar is to present a model that can be used collaboratively by advocates, parents, students, and teachers to identify unambiguous accommodations. In preparation for the webinar, participants are requested to consider the commonly used accommodation "preferential seating." If you chose this for a student's IEP, exactly where should next year's teacher seat this child? Time is provided for questions from participants. When:Wednesday, March 14, 2012 12:00 to 1:30 PM MT Contact:The Advocacy Institute Phone: 540-364-0051 Email: info@advocacyinstitute.org
Response: The Difference Between Parent "Involvement" & Parent "Engagement" - Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo - Education Week Teacher - 0 views
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I wanted to share a few of my thoughts on building trust between teachers and parents in this third and final post responding to Kanwal's question. I think I can best contribute to the discussion by highlighting what I see as the difference between parent involvement and parent engagement. Though there can be a positive result from both, I believe the most trust can be developed through engagement.
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Giving students a personalized learning experience can be crucial to improving education, and the use of technology can make it easier and less time-consuming for teachers to accomplish this. Students learn best in different ways and technology can give them an opportunity to access information in the way that best suits them-through text, video, or hands-on learning, for example. Automated data collection can also help teachers gather information about how students learn and then they can adjust their teaching based on that data to address students' strengths and weaknesses. When:
Thursday, March 15, 2012
12:00pm - 1:00pm Mountain