PLUK Training & Events Calendar

VCU Webcast: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Employment - Jul 8

Link: VCU Webcast
Today, families and learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are beginning to redefine the outcomes of the transition process beyond the production side of employment to include measures of social competence and involvement as well as life satisfaction. To this end, this presentation will provide an overview and practical suggestions for supporting learners with ASD to be competent, productive, and socially included coworkers and colleagues. This includes issues related to effective communication, understanding social challenges and the hidden curriculum, behavior support, production competence and interdependence.

"Adult AD/HD: 2008 People, Purpose, and Passion: Pathways for Success" - 13th annual ADDA Conference - July 10-13, 2008 - Minneapolis, MN

Link: ADDA Meeting

The national conference brings together the most committed people in the AD/HD community; people who are interested in helping themselves and others learn how to better manage their lives, including the professionals who work with the ADDA is committed to helping adults with AD/HD lead better lives through education, networking, and support.

Who Should Attend:

ADDA brings together the entire AD/HD Community!

This program is planned to meet the needs of physicians, nurses, HR professionals, educators, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, coaches, individuals with AD/HD, their partner, and their families.

A variety of educational formats are planned, to encourage the exchange of new scientific and practical information and support the interchange of opinions regarding care and management issues relevant to the AD/HD Community.

Topics will include:

* Medical Management
* Science and Research
* Psychological Treatment
* Workplace and Career Issues
* College and Educational Issues
* Life Skills
* Family and Relationship Issues
* Non-AD/HD Spouses
* Time Management and Organization
* Women's and Men's Issues
* Coaching

Speakers
Schedule of Events
Registration Information

THE 36th National Down Syndrome Congress National Convention - July 11-13, 2008 - Boston, MA.

Link: NDSC

July 11-13, 2008 at The Seaport World Trade Center on Historic Boston Harbor. Interest has been high, so registration may be limited. Online registration is now available, so make sure to sign-up early.

Speaker List PDF

MSDB Camp for Children who have blindness or visual impairments - Jul 13-19, Great Falls

The Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind offers two separate but unique summer camps. The programs target communication, social interaction, independent living skills and use of technology for students between the ages of 9-14 (7 and 8 year-olds will be considered on a case-by-case basis for the deaf camp only) who have hearing impairments or deafness, and for those ages 9-16 who have blindness or visual impairments. The week-long programs provide room, board and entertainment at no cost to the student.
If you would like additional information, please contact MSDB at 1-800-882-MSDB or at info@msdb.mt.gov.

Montana Youth Leadership Forum - Jul 14-18, Helena

Link: MYLF
MYLF (pronounced “my life”) is a unique career and leadership training program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities. By serving as delegates from their communities at a 5-day intensive training, youth with disabilities will cultivate leadership, citizenship, and social skills.
Download mylf_08_app.pdf

Reading GAPS - July 14-18, 2008 - Missoula, MT

Link: T.E.S.T.

Teachers will learn to utilize academic achievement data and integrate technology tools to deliver standards-based, differentiated instruction & assessment in an engaging format. Each participant will:

1. Utilize district assessment data to determine grade-level & content specific skill deficiencies
2. Establish measurable classroom goals and develop individual learning strategies
3. Understand questioning strategies to maximize learning engagement
4. Create specific assessments to monitor progress using CPS, ExamView Assessment Suite & Learning Series, and sample standardized test questions
5. Collaborate in grade-level learning teams to create remediation & extended learning opportunities for students

ADA Update: 18 Years Later - Jul 15 - Audio Conference

Link: ADA Update
Mark the 18th anniversary of the ADA by joining this audio conference as we listen to representatives of the Federal Agencies present an update on their litigation, technical assistance and enforcement efforts over the past year. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to the presenters regarding issues in their own workplace or community.
Speaker: John L. Wodatch, Chief, Civil Rights Divison, U.S. Department of Justice

Developing Local Systems of Care - Jul 16-20, Nashville TN

Link: Georgetown University
The Training Institutes will focus on developing local systems of care for children and adolescents with or at risk for emotional disturbances and their families. Systems of care emphasize community-based care, comprehensive and individualized services and supports, services provided within the least restrictive environment, full participation of families and youth, coordination among child-serving agencies and programs, and cultural and linguistic competence. In-depth, practical information will be provided on how to develop and operate systems of care and how to provide high-quality, effective, clinical interventions and supports within them.
The Institutes are designed for a variety of individuals including state and local policy makers, administrators, planners, providers, clinicians, case managers, families, youth, advocates, managed care organizations, educators, researchers, evaluators, students, and others concerned with improving services for children and families. Individuals representing local mental health and other child-serving agencies, including education, child welfare, health, juvenile justice, early childhood, and substance abuse systems, together with families and youth, are encouraged to attend, as well as state-level partners from all of these sectors. Opportunities will be provided for networking among state and local stakeholders.

22nd Annual Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp, July 20th-25th, 2008

Link: Camp Information
Camp Application

Application Deadline: May 26, 2008

Montana State University Extension Forestry would like to promote the 22nd Annual Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp, July 20th-25th, 2008 to interested students ages 14-18.
The future decisions of how our natural resources will be managed will be made by the youth of today. For more than 20 years, the Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp has provided youth an opportunity to study in an outdoor classroom the scientific principles, economic realities, historical heritage, and social perspectives of today, to help these future leaders in their quest to gain a natural resources perspective that is informed and progressive.
Campers spend one week (July 20-25, 2008) in the rustic setting of the Lubrecht Experimental Forest east of Missoula and learn about Montana's natural resources. Campers learn about forestry, water, soils, geology, range, wildlife, and recreation, and spend a half-day rafting the Alberton Gorge of the Clark Fork River.
In between the field sessions, taught largely by professionals that volunteer from a variety of natural resources based agencies and industries, specialty evening programs, guest speakers, hands-on learning-through-discovery, and campfires provide for a lasting summer camp experience.
Student teams also compete in a Land-Use-Game where they manage a 3,400 acre ranch for 20 years. As in real life teams must make hard choices between profits and conservation ethics, especially if they face poor commodity prices.
Enrollment is open now and campers are accepted on a first-come basis. The full cost of the camp is $175.00 which includes meals, supplies, and lodging. Campers are encouraged to contact their local Conservation District for sponsorship which will cover much of the camp cost.
Link to the camp website: http://dnrc.mt.gov/cardd/camps/nrc/default.asp

ADDA Teleclass: Tedium Management, Jul 30

Link: ADDA Teleclasses
Teleclass are offered as an ADDA Member Benefit. The dial in information and handouts for each teleclass will be available in the members’ only area.
Not a member? Join today for as low as $45 (individual member rate) and gain access to all of ADDA’s teleclass series.