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Special Education and RTI, January 30, 2013 - 5:30-8:00pm
Where do special education students fit in an RTI model? What is the difference between a Tier III intervention and special education services? What is the special education teacer's role in RTI? How do I use RTI in special education eligibility decisions? What are the legal considerations of RTI? This session will cover these and other common questions about special education and RTI implementation.
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Data Analysis and Problem Solving Teams, February 27, 2013- 5:30-8:00pm
Data decision making is at the heart of an effective RTI model. This interactive session will provide participants an opportunity to apply research-based data decision making strategies to determine
1) the effectiveness of core instruction and curriculum
2) student's response to Tier II and Tier III instruction
3) appropriate instructional strategies to meet the needs of learners.
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Utilizing the AIMSweb Advanced Features for RTI, March 20, 2013- 5:30-8:00pm
AIMSweb is a user friendly data system that schools in Montana are using for screening and progress monitoring. This interactive session will demonstrate how some of the advanced AIMSweb features - including the RTI tab, advanced settings, data analysis options, as well as other participant requests - can increase your efficiency and effectiveness in implementing RTI. This session will also present the validity and reliability of these commonly used t

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What:
It is important that employers understand new technologies, accommodation strategies and best practices to assist and support employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Technology Act States and ADA Regional Centers have valuable free services to assist employers and employees with job accommodations. Each individual employee accommodation solution requires research and time. Presenters Andy Winnegar with the Southwest ADA Center, David Altman and Desirae Vallier with the Assistive Technology Partnership in Nebraska will discuss how Assistive Technology (AT) demonstrations, equipment loans, ADA support and technical assistance from the ADA Network may enhance the interactive accommodation process. When:
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain Cost:
You may receive CEUs for attending some webinar sessions. RESNA is an approved authorized provider for CEU credits by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). You can receive 0.1 CEUs for a 60 or 90 minute webinar. Contact jwallace@resna.org to apply for CEUs. There is a $16 fee to receive credits

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Click here to view the course report #2910 What:
This training will provide a cadre of secondary content area teachers with an opportunity to deepen understanding of the standards and how literacy instruction is currently being delivered in classrooms to meet the needs of diverse learners. Time will be devoted to developing units and assessments as well as researching resources. The structure of the training will allow teachers to implement new strategies in classrooms and bring back results to share with colleagues. When:
Hamilton, MT - Tuesdays, April 9th, 23rd, and May 7th
Missoula, MT - Wednesdays, April 10th, 24th, and May 15th
All classes held 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mountain Where:
Exact locations to be announced soon Cost:
$85.00 per person or $60.00 each for two or more (group rate)

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This session will focus on translational research related to targeted drug development for core symptoms of autism based on the emerging understanding of autism neuroscience. Goal and Objectives:
1) Explain the "targeted treatment" approach to drug development for autism.
2) Identify the synapse as a convergence point for multiple genes associated with autism
3) Describe the challenges to demonstrating treatment efficacy on the core symptoms of autism. The purpose of this webinar series is to introduce clinicians to exciting developments in neuroscience that provides complex and new understanding of developmental and behavioral disorders in children. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the structure and functioning of areas of the brain, novel ways to study the brain and emerging treatments. When:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mountain

Cost:
$40.00 per session,
$120.00 for the entire series

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What:
Facilitated collaboration for researching American Indian and Montana Indian resources to meet identified Montana Common Core Standards (MCCS). Work with others to identify appropriate resources to substitute or sup-plement into classrooms that will assist implementing IEFA in your school/district AND meet the MCCS. Friday morning will be a round table discussion of IEFA additions in the MCCS. The afternoon and all day Saturday will be work sessions in grade level sub-groups. When:
April 19, 20, 2013
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Mountain daily, lunch provided. Where:
Gallatin Gateway School
100 Mill St.
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
Phone:(406) 763-4415 Cost:
Free of charge, 12 OPI renewal units available

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What:
MEA-MFT PASS is an intensive four-day course, designed to help Montana paraprofessionals meet Federal qualification standards contained in the No Child Left Behind Act. The course has been developed by and for Montana paraprofessionals and provides participants with important skills in classroom management as well as proven strategies in reading, writing, and math instruction, taught in a dynamic and fun setting. A nationally developed assessment is built directly into the four-day course, assuring that paraprofessionals who take the course can demonstrate evidence of content mastery to their local districts and the state of Montana. Course materials are taken from the nationally recognized and award winning Educational Research and Dissemination (ER&D) program, developed by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). A team of highly trained educators from throughout the state are responsible for teaching the course. Each trainer has received over 70 hours of ER&D training at the national level.

When:
August 5-9, 2013
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mountain (daily)

Where:
Holiday Inn
5 East Baxter Lane
Bozeman, Montana 59715

Cost:
Member of MEA-MFT $100.00 - Non-member $150.00

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What:
You are invited to attend (live or online) the 19th Annual Health Equity Research Webcast - Early Childhood Development: Investing in Our Children and Our Future, presented by the University of North Carolina (UNC) Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Minority Health Project, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, the UNC American Indian Center, and the Carolina Latina/o Collaborative.

When:
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
11:30 am - 2:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
This event is free.

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What:
Research shows that SUDEP takes the life of about one person per 1,000 people living with epilepsy per year. The greatest risk factor for SUDEP seems to be in those who have frequent seizures, especially generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures. This webinar will begin with a brief overview SUDEP and its possible causes. The presenters will then discuss what health care professionals, people living with epilepsy and they families can do to help reduce SUDEP risk. This will include a review various strategies including better education, the use of seizure monitoring devices, improved seizure medication management, and supervision. Participants will leave with the most current thinking on ways to reduce SUDEP risk. Plenty of time will be left to answer your questions at the end of the webinar.

When:
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain

Cost:
This webinar is set up with a suggested $25 donation to support PAME activities.

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What:
Hosted by Salish Kootenai Tribal College and International Traditional Games Society. Themes: Native team, individual, & horse games, neurobiology of play, science of historical trauma, development of social/emotional behavior through games of intuition and chance, and use of Native games in modern programs. Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Gregory Cajete, Univiversity of New Mexico Author: "Spirit of the Games", other presenters will include: scientists working in the field of social intelligence and brain research, specialist from the Office of Public Instruction and Certified Instructors from the International Traditional Games Society.

When:
June 26, 27, & 28, 2013

Where:
Salish Kootenai College
58138 US Hwy 93
Pablo, MT 59855

‎Cost:
Adults:$325 before June 1, 2013, $375 after June 1, 2013 
Youth: $125 before June 1, 2013, $175 after June 1, 2013 (this includes All Sessions & all meals)

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COPAA is offering five webinars  as part of this summer series. You are welcome to register for individual sessions or for the entire series of sessions. More information: Summer series - Fall series What:
§300.320(a)(4) stipulates that each child's IEP must contain special education, related services, and supplementary aids in order to assist the child to advance toward attaining his/her annual goals, as well as to be involved in and make progress in the general education curriculum and other nonacademic activities in the Least Restrictive Environment. This presentation will explore a range of tips and strategies geared toward securing a quality, objectively measurable, research-based program of intervention for a student with disabilities.

When:
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain

Cost:
$79.00 per session or
$275.00 for the fall series (all 5 sessions)
$599.00 Annual Webinar Subscription: Includes ALL Live and Archived Sessions
(Member discounts available)

Click here to register for this workshop What: We've all heard the hype about iPads and how this mobile device will change the way we use technology, but what does that mean for education? If you are looking for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will help you realize the power of this device and how it can be used in a K-12 classroom, then this is the one for you. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover the countless ways you can use this device to change the way you "do" education. Learn the basics of working with your iPad, research all of the available apps and find out which ones are right for your classroom, and find out how other schools are implementing iPads within their classrooms. You will also be introduced to the many accessories you can add to your iPad to extend its functionality. Don't have an iPad yet, no worries, we will have several iPads available for you to use during the workshop. Lunch is on your own. When/Where: January 24, 2013 8:00 am - 5:00pm Mountain Cost: $100 (free for MSUB students)

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What:
Dr. James Rimmer, Director of the Lakeshore Foundation/University of Alabama at Birmingham Research Collaborative will be speaking on the different barriers and improvements in physical activity in individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD). He has been developing and overseeing physical activity programs for people with disabilities for over thirty years. Many studies have found that being overweight is highly prevalent in adults with IDD.  He will explore factors that play a role in reduced physical activity and discuss lifestyle choices and organizational change to improve the health of people with IDD.  When:
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free

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Cornell University researchers will present the latest information and issues associated with disability statistics and the circumstances that people with disabilities face based on recently released 2011 American Community Survey (ACS) data related to disability and employment, education, poverty, household income and labor earnings. When:
Friday, January 18th, 2013
12:00 pm -1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free  

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Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer, a Professor and Director for the Center for Nursing Research at Villanova University's College of Nursing, will be speaking to us about the health issues affecting women with disabilities throughout their lifespan. She will touch on the more common age-related issues, such as osteoporosis, which is highly prevalent in woman with disabilities due to factors such as by immobility, use of antiepileptics, lower bone mineral density and bone loss. She will also be discussing the regular health screenings that all woman need to maintain throughout their lives and the importance behind these necessary screenings, including breast health/check-ups, pap smears and gynecology visits. Please join us to learn more about the preventative measures and practices that all women with intellectual disabilities should be receiving.  When:
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free

  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

Click here to download the updated flier for this event Click here to register for this event online The Havre training has been CANCELLED and we will have one day in Great Falls (February 5) Please note: Registrations for the workshop taken through January 31, 2013 What: This one day seminar will examine the research base and how to apply it in crafting school based interventions to support improved literacy for struggling students, including English learners and students with learning disabilities. Using the latest meta-analysis from the Center on Instruction. Participants will examine the 4 keys to providing effective interventions and explore practical examples re: how to apply these principles at their school sites. In terms of RtI, this seminar will focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. When/Where: February 5, 2013 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Hampton Inn 2301 14th Street Southwest  Great Falls, MT 59404 Cost: FREE TRAINING FOR: CSPD Region II General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Agency Personnel, Parents and others who work with older students. Participation by individuals from outside of Region II is welcome; however, a $25.00 per person fee is required for the workshop. Region II consists of the counties of Cascade, Teton, Pondera, Toole, Glacier, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau. Contact: cspd@havre.k12.mt.us Aileen Couch, Coordinator, REGION II CSPD PO Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501 Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322

1. To join the meeting go http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/tss/ and sign in as a guest.
2. Call in via telephone 1-877-512-6886 and Participant Code: 2365393812
3. Please turn off your computer's speakers.

What:
The first presentation will feature Nic Dibble from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction who will share how Wisconsin is building on existing mental health initiatives to use a Response to Intervention (RtI) framework to help schools support students affected by trauma. Resources that will be shared include Wisconsin's toolkit for schools, links to publications and websites that describe how schools can become more trauma-informed, and specific strategies schools can adopt to be more trauma-sensitive. The second presentation will feature Erin Butts from the University of Montana Institute for Educational Research and Service who will discuss secondary traumatic stress (STS), burnout, and self-care. She will identify STS signs and symptoms, discuss their significance, and provide recommendations for self-care. Her presentation will include an interactive exercise that can be used during stressful situations.

When:
Wednesday, April 1, 2013
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Mountain

Cost:
Free of charge.

Contact:
Adobe Connect questions - mariola.rosser@nasdse.org
Questions about the webinar - nbrandt@psych.umaryland.edu

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Should you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Rogers at the MCH Training and Research Resource Center at jennifer.rogers@altarum.org