MontanaSIGSummary montana s Institutions of Higher education (IHEs) preparing teachers of students IHEs in montana and neighboring states; PLUK (Parents Let s Unite For http://www.signetwork.org/New_SigNet/Docs/MT/Montana.htm
Extractions: State Improvement Grant Applications Funded in 2000 Montana Abstract Basic Information Improvement Strategies Return to Main Page Montana Abstract or Conceptual Framework for State Systemic Change Montana's State Improvement Grant has been designed to expedite the state's progress in creating an educational system in which all students receive the supports and services they require to be successful. Building upon the general education reform effort initiated during the 1987-88 school year - Project Excellence: Designing Education for the Next Century , this project encompasses identified initiatives that serve three purposes. First, project activities are focused on aligning concurrent activities occurring within general and special education to create a unified and coherent agenda of school improvement in Montana. The project's title - Excellence for All Montana's Initiative for School Improvement is intended to communicate this intent. The second purpose of this project is to target specific areas of need unique to the delivery of services to students with disabilities, creating new partnerships approaches, and solutions to improve outcomes in areas known to be in need of improvement. Third, this project will target challenges that Montana faces in the area of personnel preparation, recruitment, retention and professional development. The workscope aligned with these outcomes is organized within three goal areas. These include: (1) Standards-Based Reform; (2) Improved Outcomes for Students with Disabilities and (3) Personnel Retention, recruitment and Professional Development. Work in each of these areas will be coordinated by a team comprised of individuals whose collective knowledge, skills and current areas of responsibility create a context in which identified activities have the participation and resources necessary for completion. The teams bring together people so that an issue can be dealt with at multiple levels within the system. For example, coordinated responses to training needs can be developed when teams involve individuals representative of the preservice, inservices, and school implementation levels. All project initiatives are designed with this systems approach to maximize the impact of project initiatives.
State Resource Fact Sheets: Montana Summary parents of children with dual sensory impairment have access to thestatwide parent Summary Educational services are provided to students with http://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink/people/statefact/showstate.cfm?state=MT&display=Mon
EDUCATION RESEARCH Carson Library is also montana s NASA Educational Resource Center. FIND BOOKS,VIDEOS, AND OTHER LIBRARY MATERIALS. The UM system libraries offer a wealth http://www.umwestern.edu/Academics/library/libinstruct/Education Research.html
Extractions: HOLD IT!!! DOING A RESEARCH PROJECT? Visit the RESEARCH PLANNER at UM Mansfield Library. Some information is specific to UM but this is still a great site for time lines and tips on research projects. Need to brush up on COMPUTER SKILLS ? See the online tutorials listed under Internet Resources. FIND BOOKS, VIDEOS, OR OTHER LIBRARY RESOURCES INTERNET RESOURCES FIND ARTICLES IN JOURNALS, NEWSPAPERS, OR DOCUMENTS COURSE RESERVES ... CONTACTS CARSON LIBRARY RESOURCES Go to Carson Library Web Site to access our online resources: http://www.umwestern.edu/library Carson Library and Swysgood Technology Center can provide you with print and electronic resources, audiovisual equipment, multimedia tools, and support for K-16 educators from instructional technologists and librarians. Carson Library is also Montana's NASA Educational Resource Center. FIND BOOKS, VIDEOS, AND OTHER LIBRARY MATERIALS The UM system libraries offer a wealth of education related resources, including current books, journals, newspapers, videos, software, curriculum materials, research reports, art prints, music, audiobooks, and more. To locate library resources: Go to the library web site and click on Library Catalog No username or password necessary.
Extractions: Provide support for a career guidance and academic counseling program designed to promote improved career and education decision-making by individuals, especially in the areas of career information delivery. Make available to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and counselors, and to improve accessibility with respect to, information and planning resources that relate educational preparation to career goals and expectations. Equip teachers, administrators, and counselors with the knowledge and skills needed to assist students and parents with career exploration, educational opportunities, and education financing. Assist appropriate State entities in tailoring career-related educational resources and training for use by such entities.
Resource Agencies For Parents RESOURCE AGENCIES FOR PARENTS. The American Medical Association Department ofAdolescent Health National Association for the education of Young Children http://www.nssc1.org/directory/4parents.htm
Extractions: Single point of entry for all federal clearinghouses. Sponsored by the Office of National Drug Control Policy in cooperation with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Education. Health Resources and Services Administration
MT Special Needs Subsidy The montana Special Needs Subsidy Program adjusts the state child care subsidypayment care while their parents are employed or in educational programs. http://www.ccplus.org/SpecialNeedsSubsidy.html
Extractions: Projects Resources/Products Special Needs Subsidy Courses ... Home Montana's Special Needs Subsidy Overview Use of Subsidies Determining Subsidy Amt ADA and Child Care Providers ... Forms General Overview The state of Montana seeks to increase access to child care services for families of children with disabilities. Recognizing that child care providers must charge the same rate for child care services whether the child has a disability or not, Montana's Special Needs Subsidy Program seeks to support families by providing supplemental child care subsidies to meet realistic costs of individualized care and by helping families identify other options for supporting their choice of child care. Montana's Special Needs Subsidy Program is part of the overall state child care subsidy program available to low income families who are working or enrolled in a training/education program. Families of children with special needs are not placed on a waiting list, thereby guaranteeing their priority status for child care services. Description of Montana's Special Needs Subsidy Program + Use of supplemental child care subsidies
King County Library System An outstanding resource for parents, Ready Web is an electronic collection ofresources on Broad range of topics for parents on educational topics. http://www.kcls.org/pp/rwlearn.cfm
Extractions: The State Office of Parent Trust for Washington Children provides professional training and development, networking and consultation, support and technical assistance, community organizing and training curriculum for communities across the state. Includes over 80 parent tip sheets. Links to Local Schools
