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Download the Save the Date here!What:About MASPA key aspect of the mission of the Montana Association of School Psychologists (MASP) is to promote the educational and mental health needs of all children and youth. The MASP Summer Institute serves educators and other professionals who work with children and youth by offering professional development opportunities that bridge the latest research findings with real-world practice. Early Bird and student discounts will be offered! (Details will appear on the website in late March or early April.) The registration fee includes all conference materials and handouts, delicious lunches on Monday and Tuesday, and delightful snacks each day. To qualify for the student discount, you must be a student actively enrolled in an accredited degree program. Electronic registration coming in late March or early April. Intended Audiences:School Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Teachers (Regular and Special Education), and Administrators Credit available:OPI Renewal credits (12); Continuing Professional Development credits (12); Billings Public School Step-Up credit (1) When:June 4-5, 2012Where:Mansfield Health Education CenterBillings, MontanaContact:Rick BartschPhone: (406) 855-4277Website: http://www.masponline.us/summer-conference

What We'd Like You to Know and Share! Registration is open! Go to http://www.pathfinder-nd.org to view the registration form or call  1.800.245.5840 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1.800.245.5840      end_of_the_skype_highlighting  1.800.245.5840 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1.800.245.5840      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to register. Stipends are available! Ask us about a stipend for parents to cover the registration fee. We  also cover hotel costs for parents traveling more than 60 miles each way. (Funding for the stipends is provided from the ND State Council on Developmental Disabilities) Our Agenda is Exciting! Take a look at the agenda at our website. Dan Habib, Janice Fialka, Dave Anderson (Famous Dave’s Barbeque Sauce) & more. (Read about Including Samuel at http://www.businessweek.com/careers/workingparents/blog/archives/2009/09/kids_with_disab.html )

Download the the link for full information right here! (PDF)What:By the end of this continuing education, participants should be able to: Use new techniques to assess and assist patients with psychiatric disorders with suicide prevention, medication adherence, and medication management. Develop a process to evaluate patients with psychiatric disorders and/or chronic pain to ensure the effective and safe use of medications. The registration fees are as follows:$150.00 - All Healthcare Providers $50.00 - StudentsThe deadline for registration is April 6, 2012. There is a $25 processing fee applied to all late registrations and cancellations. No refunds will be granted for cancellations after April 6, 2012.When:Friday, April 13, 20128:00 am - 4:45 pmWhere:Mansfield Health Education Center2900 12th Ave. N.Suite 30WBillings, MTContact:Robert Parker Phone: (406) 237-4537Email: robert.parker@svh-mt.org

Click here for the Save the Date!What:The day's offerings include renowned speakers on children's psychiatry & treatment, integrated recovery models including primary care, dual-diagnosis treatment, and the mental health consumer recovery movement. Five CMEs (currently pending approval) will be available to those attending; conference registration is $60.When:March 1, 20129:00 am - 3:00 pmWhere:Miles City Community CollegeMiles City, MTContact:Phone: 406-587-7774

Click here to view the flyer!What:This conference features Marilyn Bruguier Zimmerman - Director of Nation Native Childrens' Trauma Center. Marilyn is the directr of NNTC which is affiliated with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and is housed at the University of Montana. She provides training across the country on trauma and the impact to children and communities.It also features Jamie Walton - The Founder and President of the Wayne Foundation to Prevent Child Prostitution. Jamie initiated the foundation as part of her "breaking the silence" as a former victim of child prostitution. Human trafficking, domestic trafficking, and child prostitution are crimes that can befall any child, anywhere, and at anytime. Jamie provides inspirational and take action now presentations across  the country. When:March 16-17, 2012Where:MSU-College of TechnologyGreat Falls, MTContact:Phone: 877-927-6642Email: info@mhaofmt.org

Click here for complete information and registration!What:Instruction in any classroom is a responsibility shared by all teachers and paraprofessionals regardless of level or content. Educators who accept this idea are already a step ahead - but for teachers and paraprofessionals who may have never had the opportunity to learn how to teach basic instructional support and engagement strategies, the task is daunting. This hands-on session will examine Before, During, and After reading strategies that can be applied in all classrooms and support increased comprehension of any content area text. Paraprofessionals will practice the strategies and receive tools to begin immediately applying the new learning when they return to their classrooms. When all teachers and paraprofessionals have students use common strategies, it leads to greater independence, more responsibility in the learning, and increased student outcomes for all students. When:February 20, 20129:00 am - 3:30 pmWhere:1325 N. 7th AvenueGranTree InnBozeman, MT  59715Contact:Denielle M. Miller, CoordinatorPhone: (406) 587-4970Email: dmiller@bridgeband.com

Registration available here!What:Connecting to the work that has been carried on during the last five years to successfully andcomprehensively implement Indian Education for All across Montana’s diverse communities, the theme for this year’s conference will explore the importance of crossing cultural and community divides to establish strong and productive relationships. Please consider sharing your knowledge and experiences related to this topic by submitting a conference presentation proposal. The Call for Proposals form will be available until December 30. The Indian Education Division and Office of Public Instruction will also be soliciting nominations for an important opportunity – the Advocacy Award for Excellence in Indian Education for All, in honor of one of Montana’s finest educators, Teresa Veltkamp. Nomination forms for the award will be available December 15th at OPI Indian Education Hot Topics. Please give consideration to this opportunity to acknowledge anoutstanding educator’s efforts in the promotion of and steadfast support for Indian Education for All. When:February 27-28, 2012Where:Billings, MTCrowne Plaza HotelContact:Joan FrankePhone: 406-444-3694

Click here for Registration and more information!What:Montana Fair Housing is a full service, private, non-profit organization dedicated to the reduction and eradication of housing discrimination in our state. Today Montana Fair Housing serves housing providers and consumers across the state, responding to inquiries and discriminatory housing complaints. We provide information and support to consumers and industry representatives, and investigate allegations of discrimination in housing. We also counsel victims of housing discrimination and assist them in filing federal and state administrative complaints.When:April 18th & 19th 2012Where:Copper King 4655 Harrison Ave Butte, MTContact:Email: inquiry@montanafairhousing.orgPhone: (406) 782-2573 or 800-929-2611Montana Relay: 711/Fax: 406-782-2781

Click here to download the flyer (PDF) Who We Are: Family Solutions is a group of parents and caregivers of children with mental health issues who meet once a month for the purpose of confidentially supporting one another and sharing resources. All are welcome to join with us and share experiences and lessons they’ve learned along the way. When: October 28, 2011 6:00pm - 7:30pm Where: The Summit (Conference Room 2) 205 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell MT Who to Contact: If you have questions, contact Kristy Negri by phone at 406-261-2440 or by e-mail at kristy.negri@pluk.org. Additional Information: A light dinner will be provided. Please RSVP Kristy, either by phone or e-mail, if you will be attending.

Download the newspaper article here!What:Mission Statement Our mission is to establish a statewide, coordinated system of easily accessible, quality, and affordable respite care services for Montana’s family caregivers of individuals regardless of special needs. Vision StatementThe vision of the Montana Lifespan Respite Coalition is that all family caregivers have access to a quality community-based respite care service that is affordable and flexible to their needs. Please RSVP by February 16, 2012 if you will be attending.When:February 23, 20123:30 pm – 5:00 pmWhere:STEP Conference Room644 Grand Avenue #1Billings, MTContact:Vicki Clear Phone: (406) 234-6034Email: vclear@deapmt.org

You can download the final SPIL here and you can download the State Plan here!What:Public hearing on state plans for Montana independent living and Montana vocational rehabilitation.For more details please visit: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vocrehab/upcomingevents.shtml. At this site you will also find the current state plans for Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living, as well as a copy of the current Montana Vocational Rehabilitation strategic plan report.  This report reflects the activities and progress of the first year of the 3-year strategic plan.  The Hearing is an opportunity to comment on the progress of the strategic plan. When:April 3rd, 20123:00 pm - 4:00 pmWhere:The hearing will be at Fisher Video Conference sites in Billings, Butte, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City and Missoula.Contact:Mike Hermanson, MS, CRCPhone: (406) 444-3833

What:Is Asperger's syndrome really less common in girls and women, or are females just better than males at masking autistic symptoms? Rudy Simone, a San Francisco singer, writer and stand-up comic, didn't learn that she was on the autism spectrum until her mid-40s. Simone has Asperger's syndrome - a high-functioning form of autism that leads to social problems but no intellectual disabilities - which, like all forms of autism, appear much more commonly in boys than in girls. Ten times more men are believed to reside on the spectrum than women. But some experts think the real prevalence of Asperger's in girls may be much higher than believed, because girls tend to be far better than boys at concealing its symptoms, masking social problems and hiding the repetitive behaviors often associated with autism. So, many women go undiagnosed until middle age, along the way given other labels and therapies that do not address their real issues. To help make up for the lack of resources available to girls with Asperger's and their families, Simone wrote Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger's Syndrome. Healthland spoke with her recently. Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2011/12/27/mind-reading-a-qa-with-the-author-of-aspergirls/#ixzz1hl7AHuDt Ms. Simone will be speaking in Montana this spring. More details will be provided in mid-March. All of her appearances will free and open to the public. Where and When:Billings (CEC Conference) - April 25, 2012Helena - April 26, 2012 Missoula - April 27, 2012Kalispell - April 28, 2012Contact: Doug Doty, Coordinator Website: www.opi.mt.gov/autism/maep Phone: (406) 444-0907

In a much anticipated release, at this year’s Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference HumanWare and Code Factory debuted Oratio for the BlackBerry, the first-ever screen reader for the visually impaired using this smart phone. Oratio uses text-to-speech technology to convert the visual information displayed on the BlackBerry screen into audio output. Finally, visually impaired persons who don’t have an iPhone can have an accessible experience (the iPhone uses Apple’s proprietary VoiceOver screen reader.)

Click here to download the full flyer (PDF) What: Wraparound Overview: Why High Fidelity Wraparound and Why Now? Who: State Agencies, Providers, Family Organizations, Interested Stakeholders Where:      Billings, MT 2121 Rosebud Drive, Conference Rm. C-28 When: August 31, 2011 2pm - 5pm Mountain To register or if you have questions: Contact Nancy Whitbeck-Nicholson at NWhitbeck-Nicholson@mt.gov or (406)444-4545 and provide your name, agency, email and phone number. Register early; space is limited. No cost for the training. For questions about the PRTF Waiver: Contact Laura Taffs at ltaffs@mt.gov or (406)444-1460.