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Virtual Book Study – Positive Behavior Principles (non-OPI, $55)
Come study children's behavior specialist Dan St. Romain's book, Positive Behavior Principles, to prepare for the start of a new school year, In this interactive and engaging book study session hosted by Angie Anderson of District 7 Human Resources Development Council, participants will take a deep dive into nine specific principles designed to support positive behavioral change in our students. This information complements the Positive Behavior Supports framework examining strategies at the prevention, intervention and crisis levels. This information is applicable at all levels of development, early childhood through high school, in a variety of settings.
August 9, 23, & 30 6:30 to 8:00PM
8 OPI Renewal Units
Registration
Virtual Training – Communication Across the Lifespan (AAC)
MontCOMM 2021 is a one-day online immersion into the world of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Whether you’re a seasoned speech-language pathologist, a professional providing direct support to an adult with a developmental disability, an educator, or the parent of a young child who is not developing verbal communication, you will leave MontCOMM 2021 with new ideas for implementing AAC, supporting progress, and obtaining buy-in from other team members.
MontCOMM features two dynamic speakers with expertise that will benefit your work or your family, no matter where you are in the communication continuum. Mo Buti will cover behavior and communication, aided language stimulation, positive reinforcement using nonverbal approaches, a look at the Total Communication approach, and an introduction to low-tech and high-tech communication systems.
Great topics, and guess what? You don’t have to choose between our speakers! Your registration fee ($50 for the day; $100 for the day if you need CEUs from OPI, MOTA*, or ASHA**) entitles you to access both speakers. Jump between them as your interests dictate and access the recorded sessions later.
August 12th, 8:30-5:00, Online.
Register here.
Western Montana CSPD August Academy (August 9/10/11 – Polson)
Free to Montana Educators
Sessions of Particular Note:
August 9th
Actively Supporting the Development of Appropriate Social Interactions as well as Cognitive Processes through Executive Functioning Skills.
August 10th
Social-Emotional Development in Children with Language Delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
August 11th
ASD, SLI, Social Communication Disorder: Overlapping Symptoms or Distinct Disorders?
You can find more information here.
You can register (for free!) here.
For more information, contact:
Doug Doty, Statewide Coordinator, OPI Montana Autism Education Project
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