PLUK Training & Events Calendar

First Ever Bloom's Syndrome Conference - May 27-28, 2008 - Chicago, Ill.

Link: BloomsConnect.org

Titled "Bloom's
Connection: Unraveling the Mystery," the conference is sponsored by the
Bloom's Support Network and is designed to provide information on the
independent living movement to an underserved segment of the disability
community. Participants will share experiences, tips, and strategies for
"living the good life."

Bloom's syndrome is an autosomal recessive genetic condition, meaning that
both parents must be carriers in order to pass it along to a child. The
syndrome is a rare condition affecting all of the body systems. While the
syndrome impacts individuals in different ways, there are some common
characteristics: a long, narrow face; small and slight stature; and
decreased immune system responses.

International Conference on Self-Determination: Detroit, MI, May 27-29, 2008

Link: Information

International perspectives on progressive notions of recovery, family supports, community membership, ending forced impoverishment and system change requirements will be part of the focus of the conference. The meetings will feature leaders from across disability and aging and relate the efforts being made across the world to make freedom a reality for individuals with disabilities. This conference is dedicated to laying a foundation across disability and aging for moving publicly funded systems of support/care from the paternalism of the past to true equality in the future.

Montana Mental Health Association Conference - May 30-31, Bozeman MT

Link: MMHA
It will include a variety of speakers and workshops on mental health issues ranging from geriatric populations, rural workforce creation, suicide, and biological interactions with psychiatric drugs, plus much more. As part of the conference, we are hosting a “Heroes in the Fight” dinner, which recognizes and celebrates the heroic work of many people who fight for better mental health and better lives on a daily basis in their community. Persons who best exemplify ongoing care and dedication in this field are nominated by their peers within the local mental health community. We are looking for nominations for this dinner, please go to heroesinthefight.org or contact MMHA for more info.

Jana Lehman, Program Director
Montana Mental Health Association
205 Haggerty Lane, Suite 170
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406.587.7774
jana@montanamentalhealth.org
www.montanamentalhealth.org

"Early On" Parent Conference - Jun 7-8, Buffalo WY

Link: WY-PIC
Sponsored by the Parent Information Center of Wyoming, this conference will offer information and support about the maze of systems encountered by families who have young children with special needs.
Phone WY-PIC at 800-660-9742 for more information.

MASP Summer Institute - Jun 8-10, Billings

Link: MASP
Download MASP08SummerInstitute.pdf
The topic will be Developmental Psychopathology in Schools and cover things like pediatric Bipolar Disorder, Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, PTSD, and assessment and intervention at school for these, presented by Stephen E. Brock, PhD. It will take place, as usual, on June 8-10, 2008, Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon at the Mansfield Health Education Center in Billings.

Lecture: Solving Childhood Eating Problems - June 9, 2008 - Helena

“Child of Mine” Workshops coming to Helena

The Ellyn Satter Institute is an organization dedicated to the area of eating competence and the feeding relationship. Pam Estes, a registered dietitian from the Ellyn Satter Institute, will be presenting two educational lectures in June 2008. Make plans now to attend one or both of these special events. Both events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.

The first public lecture is "Solving Childhood Eating Problems," and will be offered Monday, June 9, 2008 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The second is an all day workshop, "Helping Children Eat and Grow Well in Childcare," and will be offered Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 8:45a.m. – 5 p.m. Both events will be at St. Peter’s Hospital Education Center, 2475 Broadway, Helena, Montana.

For more information, contact Deby McNally, (406) 444-4347.

14th Intermountain Special Study Institute on Deafness - June 9-12, Pocatello ID

Link: ISSI
Deaf Culture in the 21st Century: How has it Changed and How Do We Teach it to d/hh Students?
-ASL, English & Math: How Does it All Jive? — Dwight Alston and Sandy Paradis
-Classifiers: Elementary/Middle School Science — Tadd Cohen
-Classifiers: High School Science — Tadd Cohen
-Voice Interpreting — Jean Kelly
-Working with Students & Families from Diverse Backgounds — Dr. Sandy Bowen
-Early Vocabulary and Language Development — Kristin Negilski
-Advanced Bionics — Arlie Adam and Natalie Schmitt
-Wednesday Night Entertainment — SignStage Theatre - Bill Morgan, Cynthia Howell, Erin LaFountain
-A Journey Through Different Educational Environments — Amy June Rowley

This Institute has been an excellent source of professional development for educational interpreters, speech-language pathologists and teachers of the deaf who are working with students with deafness in our public schools. The Institute also provides an excellent opportunity for these personnel to learn about research-based practices and share instructional strategies with personnel from other states.

Montana OPI will pay for the registration fees of speechlanguage pathologists, educational interpreters and teachers of the deaf who are employed by a public school or special education cooperative and are providing services to a student(s) with deafness. The information memorandum and the Request for OPI Stipend to Pay Registration Fee to the 2008 ISSI form are available at the following link: http://www.opi.mt.gov/pub/pdf/speced/link/08ISSIMemo.pdf.

Early Childhood Tools Institute - Jun 9-12, Denver CO

Link: http://www.brookespublishing.com/toolsinstitute/
Come to the Early Childhood Tools Institute, and go home with the practical knowledge you need to conduct effective screening, assessment, and intervention and ensure real progress for every child.

Montana Educators' Summer Institute - Jun 9-12, Helena

Link: Montana ASCD
Download montana_educators_institute_2008_brochure.pdf
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Leading & Learning Under the Big Sky

June 9-12, 2008
Helena, MT

Lecture: Helping Children Eat and Grow Well in Childcare - June 10, 2008 - Helena

“Child of Mine” Workshops coming to Helena
Submitted by Kim Pullman on 3/27/08.

The Ellyn Satter Institute is an organization dedicated to the area of eating competence and the feeding relationship. Pam Estes, a registered dietitian from the Ellyn Satter Institute, will be presenting two educational lectures in June 2008. Make plans now to attend one or both of these special events. Both events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.

The first public lecture is "Solving Childhood Eating Problems," and will be offered Monday, June 9, 2008 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The second is an all day workshop, "Helping Children Eat and Grow Well in Childcare," and will be offered Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 8:45a.m. – 5 p.m. Both events will be at St. Peter’s Hospital Education Center, 2475 Broadway, Helena, Montana.

For more information, contact Deby McNally, (406) 444-4347.