Register here for Surviving the Holidays on December 15, 2009.
Contact Wendy Sain with questions: wsain@denveroptions.org or call at 303-636-5727
Register here for Surviving the Holidays on December 15, 2009.
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Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
Posted at 10:13 AM | Permalink
What:
Tumbleweed Support Group for High School Girls
When:
December 16, 2009
From 4-5 PM
Where:
Tumbleweed Building: 505 N. 24th, Billings, MT 59101
Contact Heidi at 259-2558
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/831092208
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern Time
Moderator: George Jesien, AUCD Executive Director
Topic: END OF LIFE THROUGH A CULTURAL LENS!
Speaker: Tawara D. Goode, Assistant Professor and Director, National Center for Cultural Competence. Associate Director, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development
Ms. Goode is nationally and internationally recognized as a thought leader and regularly contributes to the body of knowledge on cultural and linguistic competence within systems and organizations. She has developed curricula, monographs, policy briefs, assessment instruments, publications, and conducted research to advance and sustain cultural and linguistic competence. Her work addresses the needs of diverse audiences including health and mental health care, social services, advocacy organizations, professional societies, and institutions of higher education.
Webinar Description: This webinar will explore cultural beliefs and influences that often converge when an individual is faced with end-of-life decisions within the contexts of the legal system, the health care system, community and social networks, spirituality or the faith community, and the family.
Participants will be able to:
Target Audiences: Policy makers, administrators, educators, advocates, providers of services and supports, and researchers across the multiple disciplines concerned with or involved in end-of-life decisions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
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Region III CSPD has several upcoming professional development opportunities that now have brochures and on-line registration available on the CSPD website: www.msubillings.edu/cspd. For more information on this event, or other events, or if you are interested in joining the Region III CSPD Coordinator, Debra Miller, at 657-2072 or dmiller@msubillings.edu.
For a list of all events, please click here.
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Region III CSPD has several upcoming professional development opportunities that now have brochures and on-line registration available on the CSPD website: www.msubillings.edu/cspd. For more information on this event, or other events, or if you are interested in joining the Region III CSPD Coordinator, Debra Miller, at 657-2072 or dmiller@msubillings.edu.
For a list of all events, please click here.
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For full information on this event, please visit
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs058/1102150261897/archive/1102845413604.html
"Montana's Emerging Leaders"
12/18/09
1:00 - 2:00 Mountain Time
Youth Track - designed for young people with disabilities, their families, and those who provide services to these youth and families.
The audio portion of the Web conferences can be
accessed from any telephone and the video portion from a computer with Internet
access. Interested individuals may participate from their own offices or homes,
and there is no cost for any of the sessions. Audio recordings of conferences
that have already taken place may be downloaded from:
Rural Institute Training Calendar:
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DEC 18, 2009
Posted at 11:45 AM in Leadership, Youth | Permalink
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Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
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Tumbleweed Support Group for Junior High Girl
December 23, 2009
4-5 PM, Tumbleweed Building at 505 N. 24th
Contact Kira at 259-2558
Posted at 10:44 AM | Permalink
Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
Posted at 10:16 AM | Permalink
What:
Tumbleweed Support Group for High School Girls
When:
December 30, 2009
From 4-5 PM
Where:
Tumbleweed Building: 505 N. 24th, Billings, MT 59101
Contact Heidi at 259-2558
Posted at 11:31 AM | Permalink
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2009
Posted at 11:45 AM | Permalink
Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
Posted at 10:16 AM | Permalink
This course will focus on the use of Moodle for providing a blended learning environment for the K-12 classroom. This intermediate course will focus on embedding web 2.0 tools to meet the diverse learning styles of K-12 students. Following the 3 hours face to face session there will be 4 weeks of instruction using Elluminate in a synchronous on-line learning environment and Moodle in an asynchronous learning environment. The course will be finalized with a 3 hours face to face session to provide direction for final projects. Best practices will be shared and discussed as possible models for meeting the diverse needs of the digital learner.
Location:
T.E.S.T.
2120 Ernest Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
Contact:
WM-CSPD Instructional Technology Coordinator Diane Woodard
Phone
406 728-2400 ext 1061
Email
dtwoodard@mcps.k12.mt.us
Audience:
Registration Time: 5:30 PM
Workshop Times: 6:00 PM
Credit: 16 OPI or 1 University (Pending)
Register online at: http://www.cspd.net (log-in required)
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Tumbleweed Support Group for Junior High Girl
January 06, 2010
4-5 PM, Tumbleweed Building at 505 N. 24th
Contact Kira at 259-2558
Posted at 10:45 AM | Permalink
Region III CSPD has several upcoming professional development opportunities that now have brochures and on-line registration available on the CSPD website: www.msubillings.edu/cspd. For more information on this event, or other events, or if you are interested in joining the Region III CSPD Coordinator, Debra Miller, at 657-2072 or dmiller@msubillings.edu.
For a list of all events, please click here.
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Click here to view the full flyer
Background:
Health Improvement Team, LLC has been contracted by Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to examine the health related needs of families and children. This study is conducted every five years and is used to assist DPHHS improve health related services and resources. We would like to invite parents of children who have, or are at increased risk for, a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally, from the community to participate in focus groups. Their participation will be entirely confidential to allow them to share their honest thoughts and opinions.
We will conduct the focus group on Wednesday, January 6th at the Missoula Public Library. Meeting time will be determined once the participants' availability is established.
Contact: Please call Sofia at 406-461-3780 or email at sofia@hityouraim.com
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN 8, 2010
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Both general education and special education teachers recognize the benefits of Differentiated Instruction but sometimes struggle with determining how to utilize the data in selecting the most appropriate and effective intervention or accommodation while maintaining core instruction and classroom management.
This webinar series will provide practical strategies for the implementation of Differentiated Instruction. The webinars can be attended individually or the whole series. The webinars will be posted on the OPI website after the live webinar.
The webinars are free and no registration is required. The webinars will start at 3:30 p.m. and last about an hour each. One renewal unit will be offered for each live webinar.
Questions regarding this series can be sent to Nikki Sandve at nsandve@mt.gov or call (406) 444-0299.
Participants will learn the key components in developing a differentiated lesson plan.
To join this webinar copy the web address below and paste it in your web browser.
Posted at 10:17 AM | Permalink
Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
Posted at 10:19 AM | Permalink
What:
Suicide and self-mutilation have been viewed as correlated dynamics of the human condition. However, effective assessment and treatment relies on exploring the distinct nature of each behavior and how they differ based on the goal and outcome each behavior is designed to achieve.
Mr. Klott - using case studies taken from his 40-year-career and his own personal experience as a therapist - will bring to life the ideas, theories and concepts presented in this engaging seminar.
After examining the goals of suicide and the goals that self-mutilator desires to achieve, you will delve into treatment strategies that will help guide your client to achieve those goals with other, less damaging strategies. You will learn which personality types are most vulnerable to acts of suicide and self-mutilation, as well as the essential link between these behaviors and addiction disorders. Most importantly, your attention will be focused on the treatment relationship and how this relationship is the key to hope for both the suicidal and the self-harm vulnerable client.
Who should attend:
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What:
Tumbleweed Support Group for High School Girls
When:
January 13, 2010
From 4-5 PM
Where:
Tumbleweed Building: 505 N. 24th, Billings, MT 59101
Contact Heidi at 259-2558
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The goal of the Accessible Technology Webinars is to increase awareness on technology accessibility for people with disabilities. Registrations is not yet available please back soon for more updates on this program.
*The Webinar Series schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the DBTACs. 2010 Accessible Technology On-line Seminar Series Each session is 90 minutes in length. They will be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Central Time Zone(CT) on dates specified below.
January 13th, 2010 ยป The power of Social Networking Sites for People with Disabilities
Coming soon.
Speaker: Mike Paciello, Founder and President of The Paciello GroupPosted at 11:54 AM | Permalink
Who can attend?
Anyone whose life has been affected by AS
The meetings for the 2009-2010 Asperger Support Group are held at the Billings Clinic. All meetings are held in the Mary Alice Fortin Center, which is adjacent to the hospital cafeteria.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
7:00-9:00 PM
Mary Alice Fortin Center - Room E
If interested in attending, call Paula: 248-6186 or Sandy: 373-5057 to confirm meeting dates and location.
Posted at 10:54 AM | Permalink
What:
Suicide and self-mutilation have been viewed as
correlated dynamics of the human condition. However, effective
assessment and treatment relies on exploring the distinct nature of
each behavior and how they differ based on the goal and outcome each
behavior is designed to achieve.
Mr. Klott - using case studies taken from his 40-year-career and his own personal experience as a therapist - will bring to life the ideas, theories and concepts presented in this engaging seminar.
After examining the goals of suicide and the goals that self-mutilator desires to achieve, you will delve into treatment strategies that will help guide your client to achieve those goals with other, less damaging strategies. You will learn which personality types are most vulnerable to acts of suicide and self-mutilation, as well as the essential link between these behaviors and addiction disorders. Most importantly, your attention will be focused on the treatment relationship and how this relationship is the key to hope for both the suicidal and the self-harm vulnerable client.
Who should attend:
Posted at 10:18 AM | Permalink
Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
Posted at 10:19 AM | Permalink
1/19/10
1:00 - 2:30 Mountain Time
General Track - designed for families, teachers, service providers, and individuals with disabilities.
The audio portion of the Web conferences can be
accessed from any telephone and the video portion from a computer with Internet
access. Interested individuals may participate from their own offices or homes,
and there is no cost for any of the sessions. Audio recordings of conferences
that have already taken place may be downloaded from:
Rural Institute Training Calendar:
Posted at 11:01 AM | Permalink
Tumbleweed Support Group for Junior High Girl
January 20, 2010
4-5 PM, Tumbleweed Building at 505 N. 24th
Contact Kira at 259-2558
Posted at 10:47 AM | Permalink
Both general education and special education teachers recognize the benefits of Differentiated Instruction but sometimes struggle with determining how to utilize the data in selecting the most appropriate and effective intervention or accommodation while maintaining core instruction and classroom management.
This webinar series will provide practical strategies for the implementation of Differentiated Instruction. The webinars can be attended individually or the whole series. The webinars will be posted on the OPI website after the live webinar.
The webinars are free and no registration is required. The webinars will start at 3:30 p.m. and last about an hour each. One renewal unit will be offered for each live webinar.
Questions regarding this series can be sent to Nikki Sandve at nsandve@mt.gov or call (406) 444-0299.
Learning Outcomes:
To join this webinar copy the web address below and paste it in your web browser.
http://connect.opi.mt.gov/dijan2110/Posted at 10:19 AM | Permalink
CONTEST DEADLINE: ALL CONTEST MATERIAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY JAN 22, 2010
Posted at 11:53 AM | Permalink
Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
Posted at 10:20 AM | Permalink
What:
Tumbleweed Support Group for High School Girls
When:
January 27, 2010
From 4-5 PM
Where:
Tumbleweed Building: 505 N. 24th, Billings, MT 59101
Contact Heidi at 259-2558
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 1, 2010
Posted at 11:55 AM | Permalink
Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
Posted at 10:21 AM | Permalink
Tumbleweed Support Group for Junior High Girl
February 03, 2010
4-5 PM, Tumbleweed Building at 505 N. 24th
Contact Kira at 259-2558
Posted at 10:47 AM | Permalink
Register on-line at www.msubillings.edu/mcdregister
Download IEPs for Students with Autism Flyer (mail-in registration instructions enclosed)
This presentation will highlight best-practice suggestions for developing IEPs and teaching and measuring the performance of students with autism in the areas of: communication, behavior, academics, vocational skills, daily living skills, socialization (including intimacy), and leisure skills (including digital literacy.) Please be aware that this presentation is not about students with Asperger's Syndrome.
Region III CSPD welcomes requests for accommodations. Please make requests no later than January 21, 2010.
When: February 4, 2010
9:00-3:30
8:30 Registration
Where: MSU Billings - 1500 University Dr.
College of Ed Bldg
Room 122
5 OPI Renewal Units Available
Registration Fee: $25.00 Nonrefundable
Posted at 11:58 AM | Permalink
PTA Take Your Family to School Week Awards Feb 7-13
Posted at 11:50 AM | Permalink
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 8, 2010
Posted at 12:03 PM | Permalink
Does your district or school receive school mental health services from a Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) program or is your district involved with the local Kids Management Authority (KMA) team?
This collaborative training/planning session will be facilitated by the nationally recognized leader in the field, Mark Weist, Director for School Mental Health. The OPI is partnering with DPHHS to bring together a parent representative, CSCT program administrators, key superintendents, and principals from across the state.
Where: February 9-10, 2010 at the Great Northern Hotel and Conference Center, Helena, MT.
Training outcomes include:
Also watch for: Collaborative Mental Health Training in the Fall of 2010 for school staff, CSCT school providers, childcare providers, and parents.
For more information, contact: Sara Casey, scasey3@mt.gov
Posted at 10:04 AM | Permalink
Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
Posted at 10:22 AM | Permalink
What:
Tumbleweed Support Group for High School Girls
When:
February 10, 2010
From 4-5 PM
Where:
Tumbleweed Building: 505 N. 24th, Billings, MT 59101
Contact Heidi at 259-2558
Posted at 11:35 AM | Permalink
Click here
Click here
The 2010 conference will once again deliver best practice, research-based strategies that families, educators and professionals can use to support fully inclusive classrooms. Sessions will cover a wide range of hot topics in education today, and the world class line of presenters is sure to fuel your educational fire!
Join the vibrant community of participants who will gather to kindle the flame of hope for the promise of education. Attend and:
Posted at 08:07 AM | Permalink
Both general education and special education teachers recognize the benefits of Differentiated Instruction but sometimes struggle with determining how to utilize the data in selecting the most appropriate and effective intervention or accommodation while maintaining core instruction and classroom management.
This webinar series will provide practical strategies for the implementation of Differentiated Instruction. The webinars can be attended individually or the whole series. The webinars will be posted on the OPI website after the live webinar.
The webinars are free and no registration is required. The webinars will start at 3:30 p.m. and last about an hour each. One renewal unit will be offered for each live webinar.
Questions regarding this series can be sent to Nikki Sandve at nsandve@mt.gov or call (406) 444-0299.
Learning Objectives:
Posted at 10:21 AM | Permalink
Who can attend?
Anyone whose life has been affected by AS
The meetings for the 2009-2010 Asperger Support Group are held at the Billings Clinic. All meetings are held in the Mary Alice Fortin Center, which is adjacent to the hospital cafeteria.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
7:00-9:00 PM
Mary Alice Fortin Center - Room E
If interested in attending, call Paula: 248-6186 or Sandy: 373-5057 to confirm meeting dates and location.
Posted at 10:55 AM | Permalink
Do you struggle sometimes with feeling
different because others don't have Bipolar Disorder or Depression or
ADHD/ADD, etc? Do your medicines give you side effects? Support from
others with similar experiences can help!
4-5 PM (12-14 year olds) and 5-6 PM (15-17 year olds)
Offered Free of Charge!
Pre-registration required
Call NAMI-Billings at 256-2001 for information and pre-registration
Presented by NAMI-Billings
In Partnership with Tumbleweed
Posted at 10:23 AM | Permalink
This course will focus on the use of Moodle for providing a blended learning environment for the k-12 classroom. This Advanced course will focus on embedding web 2.0 tools, using the grading tools and considering the possibilities for parents and community members participation. Following the 3 hours face to face session there will be 4 weeks of instruction using Elluminate in a synchronous on-line learning environment and Moodle in an asynchronous learning environment. The course will be finalized with a 3 hours face to face session to provide direction for final projects. Best practices will be shared and discussed as possible models for meeting the diverse needs of the digital learner.
Location:
T.E.S.T.
2120 Ernest Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
Contact:
WM-CSPD Instructional Technology Coordinator Diane Woodard
Phone
406 728-2400 ext 1061
Email
dtwoodard@mcps.k12.mt.us
Audience:
Registration Time: 5:30 PM
Workshop Times: 6:00 PM
Credit: 16 OPI or 1 University (Pending)
Register online at: http://www.cspd.net (log-in required)
Posted at 10:56 AM | Permalink
Tumbleweed Support Group for Junior High Girl
February 17, 2010
4-5 PM, Tumbleweed Building at 505 N. 24th
Contact Kira at 259-2558
Posted at 10:49 AM | Permalink