Partner Training Opportunities

• April 25-27, 2012
  Montana Council for Exceptional Children Conference
  Holiday Inn Grand
  Billings, MT

This year’s conference theme is “Ideas to Inspire, Technology to Engage”.  Key Presenters include: Kevin Honeycutt- Hooking Learners with Digital Tools; Tony Vincent- iPads and Ipods in Learning; Shawna Heiser; Rudy Simone- Aspergers & Girls; and Marla Dewhirst- Braiding RTI & MBI.

For more information and to register visit the MCEC website, http://www.montanacec.org/2012-mcec-conference.

• May 9-11, 2012
  14th Annual Water Summit
  MSU Billings
  Billings MT

Come participate in a natural resources learning experience that addresses watershed issues in Montana. This year’s focus is on wetlands. Come ready to work hard and play hard! Activities and Lessons: ~Visit local wetlands and riparian areas—urban and rural, natural and constructed. ~Explore impacts of Yellowstone River oil spill. ~Wetlands’ role in water quality protection and flood control. ~Participate in group problem-solving watershed activities. ~Practice water monitoring protocols. ~Share your water monitoring activities with peers.

Registration Fee: *Cost includes lessons, tours, meals, accommodations, substitute teacher fees, and most travel expenses. Cost for teachers is $45. Cost for Students is $25. Scholarships available for people in need.

Registration:

• Deadline: April 4, 2012

• Each teacher may bring up to five students

• The top 30 student applicants will be accepted into the program. Applications will be “graded” based on leadership potential, dedication to environmental awareness and community involvement. Handwritten or typed format is acceptable. No re-writes will be available. Teachers are encouraged to review student essays prior to submission.

• Winning applicants will have the following expenses covered: Water Summit lessons, meals, lodging, transportation and substitute teacher fees. (Note: this excludes the cost of registration listed above. ALL applicants must pay the registration fee.)

• Students who are interested in attending the 2012 Water Summit must fill out the “Student Application,” respond to the essay questions provided herein, and submit a letter

• Please mail the completed packet to: Montana Watercourse, Attn: Education and Outreach Coordinator,  PO Box 170570, Bozeman, MT 59717

Sponsored by: Montana Watercourse. Contact Stephanie at mcginnis@montana.edu for more information.

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• June 18-22, 2012
  MBI Summer Institute
  Montana State University-Bozeman
  Bozeman, MT

This year’s Key Presenters include: Dan Habib—Featuring The Education Revolution; Jim Grant—Instructional Strategies; Mark Weist—Integrated School Mental Health; Kim Marcum—Positive School-Wide Behavior Plans;  Susan Isaacs—Creating School-Wide Discipline Plans;  Lucille Eber—Wraparound; Grace Dearborn—Classroom Management; Jermaine Galloway—Boozing, Doping and Drugs; George Batchse—RtI and MBI; and Karl Mecklenburg—Former NFL Player, motivational speaker.

For more information contact Susan Bailey-Anderson at 1-888-231-9393 ext. 2046, or Marcy Otten at 406-529-0774, or visit the MBI website at http://www.montana.edu/cs/conferences/mbi.