Training Calendar

Rural Institute Transition Projects’
2007/2008 Training Calendar

The Transition Projects has eight Web-based conferences scheduled for 2007/2008. 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 the conferences that have already taken place may be accessed below or at the PLUK Web site.

“Alternatives to Guardianship” (click for flier/registration)        12/3 from 1-2:30
           Materials for the Web conference
           Audio Recording of Alternatives to Guardianship

“MT VR: Navigating the Transition from School to
Work” (click for flier/registration)                                                  1/7 from 1-2:30
          MT VR - Powerpoint (pdf)
          MT VR - Powerpoint with notes (pdf)
          Audio Recording of MT VR Web conference

“Montana Youth Leadership Forum”
(click for flier/registration)                                                             2/4 from 1-2:30
         MYLF Powerpoint (pdf)
         MYLF Application (MS Word)
         Audio Recording of MYLF Web Conference

“Assistive Technology and the Transition Process: Part I”   3/3 from 1-2:30
(click for flier)
         AT and the Transition Process PowerPoint (pdf)
         Quality Indicatiors for AT Revised 2007 with IDEA 2004 (MS Word)
         MonTECH Resource List (MS Word)
         Audio Recoding of AT and the Transition Process: Part I

“Assistive Technology and the Transition Process: Part II ”  4/7 from 1-2:30
(click for flier)
         A Brief Updated Introduction to the SETT Framework
         Assistive Technology Guide
         AT and the Transition Process PowerPoint: Part II (pdf)
         QIAT in Action Administrator Guide
         QIAT Matrices
         Audio Recording of AT and the Transition Process: Part II

“Montana’s Disability Navigators” (click for flier)                   5/5 from 1-2:30
        Disability Navigators PowerPoint (pdf)
        Audio Recording of Montana's Disability Navigators

"Independent Living Centers as a Resource to Youth
in Transition" (click for flier)                                                      6/2 from 1-2:30
        ILCs as a Resource to Youth in Transition PowerPoint(pdf)
        ILCs as a Resource to Youth in Transition PowerPoint(Text only pdf)
      Audio Recording of ILCs as a Resource to Youth in Transition

"Self-Advocacy Skills for Transition-Age" (click for flier)        8/4 from 1-2:30
Click here to Register through Region V CSPD
       ADAPT-Bruce's Testimony (pdf)
       ADAPT Brochure 1 (pdf)
       ADAPT Brochure 2 (pdf)
       Consent to Authorize Advocacy (pdf)
       How article (pdf)
       PERC Self-Advocacy Checklist (pdf)
       Resources (WORD Doc)
       Self-Advocacy Skills for Transititon Age Youth Powerpoint

Individual session fliers and registration forms will be sent to Montana Transition Listserv members. To join the Montana Transition Listserv, send your email address to Kim Brown at brown@ruralinstitute.umt.edu.

Teleconference audiotapes and PowerPoint slideshows are available through the Parents, Let’s Unite for Kids (PLUK) library. Information on obtaining these materials can be found on the PLUK Web site at: http://www.pluk.org/ITVarchive.htm

August

8/25/06, 9:30-11:00, On-Site Training: “An Overview of Customized
Employment and the Process of Discovery”
Billings

November

11/30/06 9:30-10:30, VisionNet (for PFT Teams)
Missoula, Billings, Helena, Butte, Kalispell, and stream to Miles City

February

2/22/07, 9:30-10:30, VisionNet (for PFT Teams)
Missoula, Billings, Helena, Butte, Kalispell, and stream to Miles City

March

3/19/07, 1:00-2:30, Teleconference: “Montana Developmental Disabilities Program – What You Need to Know for Middle School Students”
15 sites – To Be Determined

April

4/19/07, 9:30-10:30, VisionNet (for PFT Teams)
Missoula, Billings, Helena, Butte, Kalispell, and stream to Miles City

May

5/14/07, 1:00-2:30, Teleconference: “Post Secondary Education Planning for Middle School Students with Disabilities” - Tentative
15 sites – To Be Determined

July

7/19/07, 9:30-10:30, VisionNet (for PFT Teams)
Missoula, Billings, Helena, Butte, Kalispell, and stream to Miles City

Audiotapes and handouts for the teleconferences and videotapes and handouts for the METNETs are available for check-out by contacting the Parents, Let's Unite for Kids library at 1-800-222-7585 or via email at plukinfor@pluk.org.

	Rural Institute Transition Projects’ 2007/2008 Training Calendar The Transition Projects has eight Web-based conferences scheduled for 2007/2008. 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 the conferences that have already taken place may be accessed below or at the PLUK Web site. “Alternatives to Guardianship” (click for flier/registration) 12/3 from 1-2:30 Materials for the Web conference Audio Recording of Alternatives to Guardianship “MT VR: Navigating the Transition from School to Work” (click for flier/registration) 1/7 from 1-2:30 MT VR - Powerpoint (pdf) MT VR - Powerpoint with notes (pdf) Audio Recording of MT VR Web conference “Montana Youth Leadership Forum” (click for flier/registration) 2/4 from 1-2:30 MYLF Powerpoint (pdf) MYLF Application (MS Word) Audio Recording of MYLF Web Conference “Assistive Technology and the Transition Process: Part I” 3/3 from 1-2:30 (click for flier) AT and the Transition Process PowerPoint (pdf) Quality Indicatiors for AT Revised 2007 with IDEA 2004 (MS Word) MonTECH Resource List (MS Word) Audio Recoding of AT and the Transition Process: Part I “Assistive Technology and the Transition Process: Part II ” 4/7 from 1-2:30 (click for flier) A Brief Updated Introduction to the SETT Framework Assistive Technology Guide AT and the Transition Process PowerPoint: Part II (pdf) QIAT in Action Administrator Guide QIAT Matrices Audio Recording of AT and the Transition Process: Part II “Montana’s Disability Navigators” (click for flier) 5/5 from 1-2:30 Disability Navigators PowerPoint (pdf) Audio Recording of Montana's Disability Navigators "Independent Living Centers as a Resource to Youth in Transition" (click for flier) 6/2 from 1-2:30 ILCs as a Resource to Youth in Transition PowerPoint(pdf) ILCs as a Resource to Youth in Transition PowerPoint(Text only pdf) Audio Recording of ILCs as a Resource to Youth in Transition "Self-Advocacy Skills for Transition-Age" (click for flier) 8/4 from 1-2:30 Click here to Register through Region V CSPD ADAPT-Bruce's Testimony (pdf) ADAPT Brochure 1 (pdf) ADAPT Brochure 2 (pdf) Consent to Authorize Advocacy (pdf) How article (pdf) PERC Self-Advocacy Checklist (pdf) Resources (WORD Doc) Self-Advocacy Skills for Transititon Age Youth Powerpoint Individual session fliers and registration forms will be sent to Montana Transition Listserv members. To join the Montana Transition Listserv, send your email address to Kim Brown at brown@ruralinstitute.umt.edu. FALL 2006- Summer 2007 Activities Calendar Teleconference audiotapes and PowerPoint slideshows are available through the Parents, Let’s Unite for Kids (PLUK) library. Information on obtaining these materials can be found on the PLUK Web site at: http://www.pluk.org/ITVarchive.htm 2006 August 8/25/06, 9:30-11:00, On-Site Training: “An Overview of Customized Employment and the Process of Discovery” Billings November 11/30/06 9:30-10:30, VisionNet (for PFT Teams) Missoula, Billings, Helena, Butte, Kalispell, and stream to Miles City December 12/12/06, 1:00-2:30, Teleconference: “Transition Activities for Middle School Students with Disabilities” Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Eureka, Glendive, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City, Missoula - CHC, and Missoula – Target Range 2007 January 1/29/07, 1:00-2:30, Teleconf erence: “Creating Transition Portfolios for Middle School Students with Disabilities” Billings, Bozeman, Butte BDC and EMS, Conrad, Glasgow, Glendive, Helena, Kalispell, Libby, Miles City, Missoula CHC and TR, Polson, Sidney, Sunburst, and Whitefish February 2/22/07, 9:30-10:30, VisionNet (for PFT Teams) Missoula, Billings, Helena, Butte, Kalispell, and stream to Miles City March 3/19/07, 1:00-2:30, Teleconference: “Montana Developmental Disabilities Program – What You Need to Know for Middle School Students” 15 sites – To Be Determined April 4/19/07, 9:30-10:30, VisionNet (for PFT Teams) Missoula, Billings, Helena, Butte, Kalispell, and stream to Miles City May 5/14/07, 1:00-2:30, Teleconference: “Post Secondary Education Planning for Middle School Students with Disabilities” - Tentative 15 sites – To Be Determined July 7/19/07, 9:30-10:30, VisionNet (for PFT Teams) Missoula, Billings, Helena, Butte, Kalispell, and stream to Miles City Audiotapes and handouts for the teleconferences and videotapes and handouts for the METNETs are available for check-out by contacting the Parents, Let's Unite for Kids library at 1-800-222-7585 or via email at plukinfor@pluk.org.

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