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PLUK Calendar of Events (click on event for more information):

• Parents as Partners in Pediatric Care, Dec 6 Q-Call
• Lifespan Respite Training - Nov 21 - Billings
• PLUK Bipolar Support - Dec 6 - Billings
• Read Well - Dec 6 - Missoula
• Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders - Dec 6 - teleconference
• 4th National Symposium on Dispute Resolution in Special Education - Dec 7-9, Washington DC
• Looking at Student Work for Technology Integration, Dec 7 webinar
• Parent Support Group for the Greater Bozeman Area, Dec 9 - Bozeman
• REWARDS Training, Dec 11 Havre
• REWARDS Training, Dec 12 Great Falls
• Transition Planning for Middle School Students with Disabilities - Dec 12 - Teleconference
• The Power of Section 504 Dec 13, webinar
• Developing Behavior Support Plans - Dec 14 - Missoula
• Supporting Technology Implementation for All Students Jan 9, webinar
• Recharging your Intervention Assistance Team - Jan 9 - Missoula
• Positive Behavior Supports Jan 11, Billings
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Fetal Alcohol Effects -Jan 18 - Billings
• Supporting Technology Implementation for All Students Jan 19, webinar
• Auditory Processing Disorders, Jan 22- Teleconference
• Assistive Technology Industry Association conference - Jan 24-27, Orlando FL
• Focus on Results: How Assessment Improves Achievement, Jan 26 - Billings
• Physical & Intellectual Development in Pre-School Children, Jan 27, Billings
• Assistive Technology Training Program - Jan 31 - Feb 3, 2007, Phoenix AZ

PLUK News Feed (click on the item for more information):

• Welcome to RecognitionandResponse.org
• Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004
• Coaching Freedom From Early Childhood Separation Anxiety
• The Lessons of Segregation by Kathie Snow
• National Federation of the Blind Youth Slam
• Autism 101: A Free Online Course
• 10 Ways You Can Advocate For Your Child With A Learning Disability!
• Aspergers Syndrome
• Record Keeping
• Safer Health Care for Kids
• Special Needs Children More Likely to be Bullied
• Montana’s comprehensive resource center for Assistive Technology (AT)
• What’s Wrong With a Child? Psychiatrists Often Disagree
• Montana Survey Shows Parental Attitudes About Drug Use Matter
• What is Wrong wtih Nicholas?
• Drop-Out Prevention: Parents Play a Key Role
• The Role of Parents in Dropout Prevention
• American Library Associations Great Websites for Kids
• Great web site for kids
• Are Social Networking Sites Accessible to People with Vision Loss?
• Guest Opinion: Teaching to tests leaves students behind
• Social Exclusion Changes Brain Function And Can Lead To Poor Decision-making
• Extensive research finds no link between some vaccines and autism
• Students learn history without textbooks
• Study: Virtual-school enrollment explodes
• Seven Ways Politicians Are Dumb About Schools
• Creative program aims to conquer the confusion of dyslexia
• OPI, educators want to see major changes to No Child Left Behind
• Is Your Child Being Bullied? Here's What You Can Do to Help
• New Web Site and Online Chat on "Recognition & Response", An Early Intervening System for Young Children
• New AAP Report Stresses Play for Healthy Development
• New CEC Briefs Compare IDEA 2004 Regulations to IDEA 1997 Regulations
• Healthy Relationships and Safe Sex Tips for Self Advocates
• Medical Training Curriculum to Improve Care for Persons with Physical Disabilities
• Health Promotion for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Parental Roles in Facilitating and Supporting an Active Lifestyle for a Child with a Disability
• One for the books -- tutoring gets outsourced
• School Fuel: Kids' Healthy Morning How-Tos
• Tips for a Better Parent-School Relationship
• Reading expert points out dyslexics often more creative and intelligent/a>
• Educating Children with Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders
• Ways You Can Advocate for Your Child
• Captioned And Audio-Described Education Media
• Programs that Work
• Dyslexic Students Get More Time on Medical Exam
• Child Care Resources Can Help with Child Care Expenses
• NCLB and IDEA: What Parents of Students with Disabilities Need to Know and Do
• A Dream Not Denied
• Fathers Play Significant Role in Language Development of Young Children
• Overcoming Dyslexia, and Turning a Corner in Life
• Most Powerful Advocacy Tool in IDEA 2004
• Infants Born Below 4.5 lbs in Weight are Likely to Face Cognitive Difficulties as Adults
• New Study Sheds Light on how Online Discussion Groups are Helping People with Autism Find a Voice and Identity for Themselves
• Use of the Supports Intensity Scale With Individuals with Asperger Syndrome Results in Successful Summer Job Placements
• Online Games Lift Spirits of Seriously Ill Kids
• 2006 Reader's Choice Awards
• Students With Disabilities are Recognized for Their Accomplishments
• A Parents Podcast on Regrets About the Medical and other Care
• Online Learning Opportunities
• Schools Having Children Arrested for Behavior Problems
• School Clinics Movement Grows
• Mislabeled Children
• New Support Group
• Ten Indefensible Excuses
• Power Chair Coverage
• BillingsGazette.com: Friends, family rally for 'smiling' boy
• BillingsGazette.com: Football lights autistic boy's athletic fire
• Psychiatric Ills Neglected in Mentally Impaired
• DO-IT Knowledge Base
• Resources for Cultural Competence
• English Language Learners
• Google for Educators
• Differently-Abled Aims to Seed Switch to Self-Employment
• Workers with ADD find Office Less Accommodating
• Employment Barriers for Persons With Psychiatric Disabilities
• Center for Implementing Technology in Education
• MSU-B Salutes Disabled Leaders
• Making Community Emergency Preparedness
• Groundbreaking "Freedom Machines" to be re-Broadcast on Public Television in October
• Living well program offered in Eureka
• Raffle Quilt for Eleanore's Project
• Income Tax Facts - From the Family to Family Health Information and Education Center
• Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health
• 200,000 Miles and Counting
• NCWD Releases New Mentoring Guide
• Are Boys Making the Grade? Gender Gaps in Achievemen and Attainment
• Should Schools be Testing Students' Mental Health?
• Homework Help StudyBuddy.com
• Forest Service Releases Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines & Trail
• Target Learning Disabilities with Same Force as Cancer
• Disabled Teen Becomes Eagle Scout
• Parent Infant Pre-School Services Financial Aid Award Application
• The Florida Center for Reading Research
• Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Asperger Syndrome (AS)
• Reading Expert Points out Dyslexics Often More Creative and Intelligent
• American Association of People With Disabilities Offers Summer Internship Programs
• Online Workshops for Early Childhood Educators and Families
• Stop Bullying Before Another Child is Hurt

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