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Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference- Missoula & Kalispell - Nov. 17-18 & 18-19, 2009

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) for the Classroom Teacher (and those who support them)

Where:

Kalispell—November 17-18, 2009

Kalispell Red Lion

Missoula—November 18-19, 2009

Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park

This two day conference will provide both an INTRODUCTORY and INTERMEDIATE strands offering a wide range of strategies for supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the General Education Classroom. Guest presenters include Shawna Heiser, Toni Dunbar, and Rebecca Klaw, all recognized in the field of ASD. This conference will focus on strategies to support the classroom teacher as well as those who support them (parents, special educators, paraeducators, and related service personnel).

Come as a team to develop strategies to implement in your school!

Click here to view the flyer (PDF)

Register now at www.cspd.net to attend and more information about breakouts will be sent to registrations as soon as they are confirmed!

Montana State Conference on Mental Illness - Helena - Oct. 29 & 30, 2009

The Montana State Conference on Mental Illness is scheduled to be held in Helena, October 29-30, at the Red Lion Colonial. Registration for this event is due by Oct. 22, 2009.

Click here to download the registration form (PDF)

Click here to view the conference schedule (PDF)

If you have questions contact Sandy at: 406-458-9738 or NAMI-MT at 406-443-7871 or email 2mihelishes@bresnan.net.

Transportation Conference - Missoula - October 2

"Transportation Safety for Wheelchair Riders and Children with Disabilities"

Presented by: Institute for Families and Professionals

Oct. 2, 2009 - Holiday Inn, Missoula, MT

For more information, please contact: Tamara Kittelson-Aldred, OT Access Therapy Services, LLC 406-549-9521 or (mobile) 406-370-3689

Montana School OT/PT Annual Conference - Bozeman - October 15-16

"Ready Bodies, Learning Minds" - Presenter: Athena Oden, PT This course was "created to support the development, motor, sensory, and academic growth of all students, including the at-risk and labeled population."

Oct. 15-16, 2009 at the Wingate Inn, Bozeman, MT

Fee: $75.00 - members / $100.00 - nonmembers

Rooms are blocked for this event at the Wingate Inn, Bozeman, until Sept. 30th (406)582-4995

Click HERE for More Information

Click HERE to Register

Montana State Conference on Mental Health - Helena - October 28-30

2009 MONTANA CONFERENCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS: “Building a Community for Recovery”

OCTOBER 28, 29, & 30 at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel, Helena, MT

Download MHConference Registration

Download MHConference Schedule

Download MHScholarship Application

Statewide Youth Prevention Conference - Missoula - September 23-24

The Missoula Forum for Children and Youth Invites You to Join Us...

Unite For Youth: The Future of Prevention - Keynote Speaker, Dr. Richard Catalano

MCT Center for the Performing Arts - Missoula, MT

A Special Early Bird Registration Rate applies if registration is received on or before September 10th

Registration closes September 17th

Download Conference Flyer

Download Registration Form and Workshop Details

Autism & Asperger Syndrome Conference - Billings - November 2nd

Improving the Behavior and Academic Success of Students with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Strategies that Work - Presented by Kandis LighthallSpecifically

Designed for Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, School Psychologists, Speech‑Language Pathologists, Paraeducators, and Administrators Serving Students with High‑Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome in Grades K-12

The price for this seminar is $215.00 per person and Seminar hours are 8:30am - 3:15pm at the Hampton Inn & Suites.

Montana Renewal Units Are Available

For More Information or To Register, Click HERE

Learning Starts At Home - Free Parent Conference - Rapid City, SD - September 25-26

Friday evening will include information and ideas on how to support learning at home for parents of children from pre-school through high school youth, such as: Are you the parent of a toddler or a child in pre-school? Come learn about the early learning guidelines! * Parents of children from kindergarten to 8th grade – learn what you can do to help with math and science learning at home! * High school parents – learn how to help your child build study skills and monitor homework! * Parent of a child with a disability – learn about how help your child through the transition process!

Saturday will begin with a keynote address from Keith Moore, Indian Education Director from the SD Department of Education followed by breakout sessions on a variety of topics. Topics to include: * Parent Leadership * Children’s Mental Health * Financial Literary for Kids * Procedural Safeguards * Character Counts * Bullying * Parent Policies and Compacts * Nutrition and Health * Building Relationships with Teachers * School Report Cards * Internet Safety * And MANY MORE

Friday September 25, 2009 from 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Saturday September 26, 2009 from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Ramkota Inn in Rapid City, South Dakota

The event is FREE! (Includes appetizers on Friday evening and breakfast and lunch on Saturday!!!!)

For more information or to Register, Click HERE

Closing the Gap offers Parent Rate

Assistive Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
Three-day conference rate for parents - $285, regular rate $420.To receive this rate, registration must be received on or before September 11, 2008.
For complete conference details, go to: http://www.closingthegap.com

Archived Recording of CSUN Keynote by James Fruchterman

We thought you might wish to know about the following:

Who: Opening Remarks and Keynote Address by Jim Fruchterman, one of the leading innovators in the field of assistive technology - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:30 am
Where to access the archived recording:
http://letsgoexpo.com/expo/index.cfm?EID=80000093

The LetsGoExpo Team