There’s a vast difference between goals and outcomes: a goal (whether it’s a written goal in a “program” or an unwritten goal of therapy, an activity, or service) is something we hope will occur, and an outcome is what really does occur. And while no one has an infallible crystal ball, it seems we can be more thoughtful and question, wonder, and/or do whatever it takes to anticipate outcomes before going too far down a path. And, as an old Turkish proverb advises, “No matter how far you have gone on a wrong road, turn back.”
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Strengthening the Circle: Including Children and Young Adults with Disabilities Conference - Portland Oregon - Jan 29-30, 2013 - 0 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. This year's conference will be held in Portland Oregon in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. 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. When/Where:
January 29-30 2012
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97220 If you have any questions call:
503-249-7606
Think College, College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilites - Webinar - Multiple Dates - 1 views
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Legislation, Advocacy and Systems Change Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:00:00 PM MST - 1:30:00 PM MST This webinar will review the important legislative and policy changes that have directly and indirectly affected postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. (Chapter 2) Click here to register for this webinar Preparing for What? Employment and Community Participation Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:00:00 PM MST - 1:30:00 PM MST This webinar will discuss factors related to job outcomes for students with ID who are attending PSE programs and present a case study of a program in CT that addressed these issues and improved their employment outcomes as a result. (Chapters 8 & 9)
Click here to register for this webinar College-Based (Dual-Enrollment) Transition Programs Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:00:00 PM MST - 1:30:00 PM MST In this webinar, the speakers discuss the policies and practices that they have been developed to promote successful college experiences for students while they are still in high school. (Chapter 4)
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Seeing ASD in 3D - A lifespan perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder - Webinar - Nov 28, 2012 - 1 views
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In this webinar, we will speak about:
Leo Kanner: The original outcome study Predictable changes: The Natural History of ASD IQ and Atypicality: Different, but both important IQ as a driver of outcome Time - the Third Dimension Beyond the DSM-V When:
November 28, 2012
4pm - 5pm MST For Questions or Concerns Click here
Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities XXXV: The Continuum of Motor Dysfunction - Baltimore, MD - March 18-20, 2013 - 0 views
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The Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities activity will provide an interdisciplinary approach to the issues of motor dysfunction. This multidisciplinary course will review motor dysfunction, including epidemiology, genetic and neuroimaging issues, diagnostic overlaps, associated dysfunctions, evaluation and management, outcomes and future directions. Objectives: Discuss the inter-relationships between cognition, motor and behavior disorders of childhood Recognize and diagnose developmental coordination disorders Define the contents of a successful outcome for children with motor disorders Develop a reasoned evaluation for children who present with hypotonia Target Audiences: Physicians Pediatricians Developmental-behavioral pediatricians Child psychiatristas Educators Nurses Occupational therapists / psychologists / speech and language pathologists Physical therapists When/Where:
March 18-20, 2013
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Turner Auditorium
720 Rutland Ave
Baltimore, MD
Improving Student Education Outcomes Through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports - Webinar - Jan 30, 2013 - 0 views
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This webinar will provide participants with information, resources, tips, and strategies for how to effectively partner with schools to advocate for all students, including those with disabilities. Participants will learn how education policy and practice is being shaped to ensure general education and special education services are effectively integrated into a seamless system of matched supports for students with a high focus on successful outcomes. Participants will also be given information and resources for how to empower themselves to effectively advocate for students within an MTSS context.
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January 30, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free
Optimal Outcomes for Autism « Left Brain Right Brain - 0 views
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A recent study discussed people who were given autism diagnoses but later did not qualify for the diagnosis. The study is Optimal outcome in individuals with a history of autism (full text online) and Emily Willingham has a discussion of it as Can People Really Grow Out of Autism? Since she’s discussed the study, I’ll focus on “optimal outcome”. At least my take on it.
Improving Outcomes For Homebound/Alternative Education Students With Online Learning - Webinar - Feb. 22, 2013 - 0 views
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In this webinar, Kim Spencer, senior manager of the K12 Homebound Education Program, will outline the unique logistical, educational and emotional obstacles that homebound students face as they attempt to balance academics and recovery. She will also discuss how she is currently working with districts across the country to help their students overcome these obstacles and stay engaged and on-track with school work, while partnering with the school district to operate an online program at a lesser cost than their traditional program. Topics to be covered include: The #1 reason hospitalized or homebound students often fail in traditional models, how a targeted online homebound education program can be less costly while improving educational outcomes, how K12 provides homebound students access to the same rigorous learning experience as their in-school classmates, and how this model also works effectively in alternative learning environments, such as addiction center or juvenile detention facility When:
Friday, February 22, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free of charge. Registration is reqired.
Disability Employment Initiative: State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Participation - Webinar - October 22nd, 2012 - 0 views
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The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) in collaboration with the Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is pleased to share information about the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI), which is jointly funded by the U.S. DOL ETA and the Office of Disability and Employment Policy. DOL has funded the DEI since 2010 to improve the education, training, and employment outcomes of youth and adults with disabilities who are unemployed, underemployed, and/or receiving Social Security disability benefits. The DEI supports extensive partnerships, collaboration, and service coordination across multiple workforce, generic, and disability systems in each state. The state vocational rehabilitation agencies are critical partners to all the DEI projects. This webinar will highlight activities from two high performing DEI projects-Delaware and Virginia-that focus on successful partnerships between the American Job Centers (formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers) and the vocational rehabilitation agencies to leverage resources to better serve persons with disabilities and improve their employment outcomes so that they can become economically self-sufficient. When:
October 22, 2012
2:30pm - 3:30pm Contact:
Terry Martin
(202) 245-7275
Terrence.Martin@ed.gov.
Navigating from "Traditional Day Services" to Meaningful Employment in the General Workforce for Montanans' with Developmental Disabilities - Helena - April 26, 2012 - 0 views
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Stepping into the tension between what it takes to support people in community jobs and delivering typical day services can be daunting. Working together to explore why employment is a priority in supporting adults with developmental disabilities to have meaningful lives, and how the current day support system can move forward in increasing employment outcomes for people with developmental disabilities in Montana. We will revisit fundamental aspects of the disability system related to employment to illustrate how we've arrived at the system challenges we have in 2012. Session Goals: Provide an overview of employment outcomes and issues at the national level Provide an overview of current best practice Provide a context for resource allocation and engaging providers, individuals and families in discussion about employment options Audience: Central Office staff, Case managers/Support Coordinators, Quality Management Staff When:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
8:30am - 4:00pm Mountain Where:
Holiday Inn Downtown Helena
22 N Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT
Evidence-Based Programs: The Role of Implementation Support and Aligned Policy in Achieving Improved Outcomes for Children - Webinar - Aug. 30, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this free webinar What: Evidence-based prevention programs are attractive because research shows they can produce good results. The challenge is getting similar results when they are put into practice. Experts on two childhood programs will explain the keys to implementing evidence-based programs and achieving expected outcomes. Peggy Hill, Chief Strategic Relations Officer at the Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office, will introduce Nurse-Family Partnership as an example of an effective home-based health promotion program during pregnancy and infancy that has been developed through rigorous research and taken to broader scale nationally. She will describe what makes an “evidence-based” program unique, what supports for implementation are crucial for assuring that research-proven outcomes can be replicated in community settings, and how policy and administrative practice can foster success. Kristy Johnson, Director of Special Projects with Invest in Kids will describe The Incredible Years program as another proven early childhood program that supports child development in classroom settings. Kristy was responsible for creating needed supports for broader scale implementation of Incredible Years throughout Colorado, and will share lessons learned from the process of working with a researcher to make a strong program accessible and available to local schools interested in improving outcomes for young children. When: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mountain Contact: For questions, email rbridge@mentalhealthamerica.net or call 703-684-7722.
Outcomes of Students with Disabilities Now Part of Federal Analysis of IDEA Implementation; Majority of States Deemed "Needs Assistance" (CEC Policy Insider) - 0 views
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For the first time in IDEA’s nearly 40-year history, the U.S. Department of Education has included the performance of students with disabilities on state and NAEP assessments as part of determining how states are implementing IDEA. And the results are humbling. 35 states and the District of Columbia were found to “need assistance” or “need intervention” after outcome data was combined with compliance measures that demonstrate adherence to the law. To be clear, the overwhelming majority of states “meet requirements” when just looking at compliance with IDEA, in fact only 9 were deemed as “needs assistance”.
New Report: Technology Can Close Achievement Gaps and Improve Learning Outcomes for At-Risk Students | Alliance For Excellent Education - 0 views
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WASHINGTON, DC – As school districts around the country consider investing in technology as a way to improve student outcomes, a new report from the Alliance for Excellent Education and the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education (SCOPE) finds that technology—when implemented properly—can produce significant gains in student achievement and boost engagement, particularly among students most at risk.
AMCHP Annual Conference - Washington D.C. - Feb 9-12, 2013 - 2 views
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The AMCHP Annual Conference Training Institute offers a rich program of skills-building sessions starting on Saturday, Feb. 9. Sunday afternoon will kick-off the first general session, launching two and a half days of education, motivation, and interaction.
When/Where:
February 9, 2013 9am - 4:30pm
February 10, 2013 9am - 12pm Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street
Washington, DC 20008 Topics Discussed: Professional Development Tools for MCH Leadership in Challenging Times Communicating the Value of Preconception Health to Illustrate a Return on Investment Painless Practical Principles of Evaluation for Community-based Projects: Collecting and Using Data for Quality Improvement and Generating Project Support Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program 101 for MCH Leaders: The Family-Centered Care Assessment: A Tool for Quality Improvement MCH 3.0--Advancing the MCH Vision Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families with CSHCN: Lessons Learned from 5 states Brief Tobacco Intervention Skills Certification For Pregnant and Postpartum Women Using Entrepreneurial and INtrepreneurial Skills in MCH Systems Building A Life Course Perspective on Injury Prevention: From Babies to Grannies and Back Again Building a Strong MCH Foundation to Weather Storms: Skills-building in Reproductive Health Preparedness Science Marketing Your MCH Block Grant to Gather Meaningful Input from Stakeholders Selecting the "Right" Program: Using Systematic Reviews to Identify Effective Programs Optimizing Health Reform to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes </h
Medical Home Update - WEBINARS - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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Webinar: From Research to Real Life-Increasing Visibility and Use of Family-to-Family Centers December 3, 2012-1pm (Mountain)
Call-in: 866/214-9397, Pin: 5058724774
Webinar Link: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/familyvoices/join?id=24R5TP&role=attend
The Family Voices National Center for Family and Professional Partnerships is hosting this webinar presented by Suzanne M. Bronheim, PhD of Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development. Suzanne will share findings from a 2010 research partnership with three Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) to better understand how Hispanic/Latino families' and African American families' utilization of F2F HICs might be increased. This research project is based on a social marketing theory that suggests that people try new things if that "innovation" fits with their values and experience, seems to have an advantage over other approaches, is easy to use, can be tried and dropped if they don't like it and if others they know and trust are also aware of it and have used it. The project has used this framework to study how Hispanic/Latino and African American families prefer to receive information and how they view the F2F HICs as a resource. In addition, this project has studied similar issues for the social networks of families to learn how they view and access F2F HICs. Suzanne will be joined by staff of the F2F HICs that partnered in this project to share lessons learned and suggestions of how other F2F HICs can use this framework.
Where Are We Now? Where Are We Headed? - Great Falls/Havre - Feb. 11,12, 2013 - 0 views
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Training for school teams from schools which have already received basic RtI training through local, regional or state projects. At this training school teams will be using school wide data to assess the effectiveness of school intervention efforts. Using student outcome performance data as well as process evidence and indicators to determine the school's current status in implementing RtI. Using information to develop action steps for each participating school to enhance and improve their RtI implementation. To receive maximum benefit from this training, participants need to bring school wide benchmark data for at least the current school year and, if possible, prior years as well.
When/Where:
Monday, February 11, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Hampton Inn
2301 14th Street Southwest
Great Falls, MT 59404 Tuesday, February 12, 2013
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain
Great Northern Inn
1345 1st Street
Havre, MT 59501 Cost:
Free for CSPD Region II Residents, 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
Fax (406) 265-8460<
Positioning Assessment - avoiding pitfalls - Webinar - Apr. 15, 2013 - 0 views
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With both supplier and clinician under tighter and tighter time constraints, it is so easy to jump into an assessment part way, skipping over critical steps that provide a successful outcome for the client. It is tempting to quickly size up a client and begin matching products to apparent need. A thorough assessment starts at the beginning, literally, by carefully reviewing client and team goals and the etiology of specific positioning challenges before jumping to product options. Bring your thinking cap and be ready for some interactive problem-solving! When:
Monday, April 15, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain Cost:
$28 for RESNA Members, $40 for Non-Members (0.1 RESNA CEUs)
Special Education: Implementation of AT into Educational Setting - Webinar - Apr. 22, 2013 - 0 views
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This webinar focuses on the implementation of the intervention plan once solutions are agreed upon by the user and the team providing care. Participants will be exposed to issues related to AT abandonment. The presentation will also feature concepts related to training, documentation, and methods for evaluating outcomes. When:
Monday, April 22, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain Cost:
$28 for RESNA Members, $40 for Non-Members (0.1 RESNA CEUs)
Get In the Picture: Connecting with Efforts to Improve Community and Employment Outcomes - Webinar - Mar. 27, 2013 - 0 views
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Click here to enter the webinar (dial 1-800-201-2375) Participant code 434706# What:
This webinar will showcase many exciting national initiatives which promote integrated, competitive employment for transitioning youth with disabilities such as the National Governor's Association's A Better Bottom Line: Employment of People with Disabilities, the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation Transition and Employment priorities, Employment First, Administration on Developmental Disabilities Systems Change Projects, Social Security Administration: Youth Demonstration Projects, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration efforts. Participants will learn about the goals of each initiative, cross-stakeholder engagement, how to connect to state and local projects, where to tap into resources, and have an opportunity for dialogue. When:
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Mountain Cost:
Free of charge
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