What’s New in Student Education Services 

Week of May 16 ‐ 19, 2011  

  Response to Intervention information: For your information  ‐ The National Centre on Response to Intervention has launched a new website  www.rti4success.org. If you go to the site you can sign up to be part of their monthly newsletter.  In addition, please note the following RTI related trainings are also booked: 

o Dawn Reithaug has been booked to offer sessions in November  November 9th Three Tiers of Instruction and Intervention for Reading  http://www.erlc.ca/programs/details.php?id=3349  November 10th Three Tiers of Positive Support and Intervention for Behaviour  http://www.erlc.ca/programs/details.php?id=3350 

 Also for those that are interested in RTI and literacy, below is a link on a bill introduced into the US that would provide incredible support for both if supported by government: http://murray.senate.gov/education/LEARNact.pdf  Alberta UDL Summer Institute ‐ Making Connections with David Rose and Grace Meo from the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST); August 22, 23 and 24, 2011 at the Telus Conference Centre, University of Alberta.  For more information, please contact the Department of SES.  Inclusive Education Planning Tool: Through the Action on Inclusion initiative, Education is providing an opportunity for all school authorities to participate in the next pilot of the Inclusive Education Planning Tool.  This digital resource focuses on helping teachers vary their instructional practice to better meet the diverse learning needs of all students.  The resource offers teachers information and strategies on getting to know students better, understanding the implications of medical conditions and disabilities on student learning and identifying supports students need for learning.  All of this information can be used to build and enhance a more inclusive approach to planning for student success.  The Inclusive Education Planning Tool grounds instructional planning in the programs of study.  If you have questions and/or are interested in participating in this pilot please contact the BTPS Department of SES on or before Friday, May 20, 2011. Thank‐you.  Medical/Disability Information for Classroom Teachers Now Available ‐ The resource, Medical/Disability Information for Classroom Teachers is posted as teacher information on LearnAlberta.ca, with links from the Alberta Education website at www.education.alberta.ca/teachers/resources/cross.aspx.   Medical/Disability Information for Classroom Teachers supports Action on Inclusion by providing information to inform classroom practice and build teacher capacity. The goal of this information is to help teachers better understand how specific medical conditions and disabilities might impact a students’ learning and wellbeing so they are better able to address the diverse learning needs of all students in their classrooms. The resource encourages teachers to build their understanding by talking with parents about their child’s strengths and needs 

and then using a proactive approach to creating learning environments and opportunities so that all students are successful. This information is also part of the digital resource, The Inclusive Education Planning Tool, which is now being piloted in four school districts.   This resource is scheduled to be available in French at the end of March and will be posted on the Alberta Education website at www.education.alberta.ca/francais/admin/speced/persscol.aspx as well as on LearnAlberta.ca.   What leadership teams provide guidance to Action on Inclusion?  Within government, implementation of an inclusive education system is being led by an Inclusive Education Cross‐Ministry Team under the shared leadership of the Ministries of Education, Children and Youth Services and Health and Wellness. The team also includes representatives from Alberta Health Services and the College of Alberta School Superintendents. The work of the team focuses on ensuring that children, youth and their families are supported in the child’s education success. Their work will determine what needs to happen to have an inclusive education system that coordinates appropriate and seamless service from the Ministries and community service providers who work with children and youth during their pre‐school to grade 12 educational journeys.   The Inclusive Education Cross‐Ministry Team will be advised by a Provincial Advisory Committee of representatives from Ministry stakeholders that support children, youth and their families. This committee provides a perspective and understanding of how inclusion can best support success for all children and youth. Provincial Advisory Committee membership includes representation from Education, Child and Family Services, business and industry, post‐secondary, ATA, ASBA, CASS, Child Adolescent and Family Mental Health, Family support for children with Disabilities and the Alberta Foster Parent Association.  What is the rationale underlying the pilot of a Common Approach to Specialized Programming and Services (PUF and Family Supports for Children with Disabilities) and how will longer term changes be established?  The pilot project is intended to address concerns raised during Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta consultations and the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Specialized Services Multi‐disciplinary Team Review for pre‐school age children and their families. The primary concerns raised by parents, school administrators, teachers, and practitioners, included administrative barriers and lack of coordination across the service areas.  Both Children and Youth Services and Education have been challenged to better coordinate services provided to these children and families.   Some school‐based collaborative arrangements between Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSA) in Children and Youth Services and Education’s Early Childhood Service (ECS) providers currently exist but this pilot project is intended to increase the benefit for families by focusing on a common entry approach, coordinated assessment processes and a single service plan delivered consistently across home and early childhood service settings.  The pilot also contributes to achievement of one of the Cross Ministry 2009/2010 Priority Actions for Early Childhood Development: to better align eligibility criteria and processes for early childhood development programs and services.   The next steps of this project involve other school authorities having the opportunity to explore their participation in either joining an existing pilot partnership or establishing a new one with the CFSAs that were not part of the first year.   The final evaluation report is due in August, and it will help inform the development of a provincial framework.  

The development of a draft provincial framework is expected to be undertaken from September to December, and will provide the two respective Ministries with the opportunity to further discuss and develop an implementation plan with the aim of a provincial roll‐out in 2012/2013.  The Advancing Adolescent Reading Initiative ‐ The Advancing Adolescent Reading Initiative, a comprehensive professional development program for teachers of grades 7‐12 has been developed in partnership with the University of Alberta and Alberta Education. The program will begin in summer 2011.  Superintendents and principals who are interested in having a teacher(s) participate in the first teacher cohort must complete the attached application form. A factsheet for Superintendents and Principals and a Q&A for Teachers has been developed to provide further information for teachers who may be interested in participating in the first cohort. This information can be found at http://aari.educ.ualberta.ca/desc.html.  Raising Children Website Provides Support During the Early Years ‐ Alberta parents, families and caregivers of children up to age six have a new online resource to access information on a wide variety of common issues including crying, eating, sleeping, and aggression and bullying. The website, www.raisingchildren.alberta.ca links to provincial and federal government information, such as child care and early childhood programs, resources for professionals, and health care and safety.  The website also has a Google map lookup to allow users to locate government programs and services in their area and the opportunity to subscribe to Raising Children news.   Vision Education Alberta Website (www.vision.alberta.ca) ‐ This website is rich with resources, information and tools that will assist all school authorities in supporting their students who are blind or visually impaired, as well as students who are deaf‐blind. Some new sections include:  Deaf‐blind Resources (www.vision.alberta.ca/resources/deafblind.aspx)   Workshop and Conference Training Materials – Tips and Tricks: Improving Accessibility to Electronic Board Notes for Students with Visual Impairments (www.vision.alberta.ca/training/workshopmaterials.aspx)  Resources for Classroom Teachers (www.vision.alberta.ca/resources/classroomteachers.aspx)   A Discussion Board, for professionals who support the education of students who are blind or visually impaired in Alberta. Participants can ask questions and share ideas that relate to the education of students who are blind or visually impaired. (www.vision.alberta.ca/educators/discussionboard.aspx)   Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc. – Spring courses in Alberta 

Early Learning Branch, Alberta Education is very pleased to provide you with the following information. We invite you to share this information with parents, service providers and any and all of your early learning and child care contacts:   The first edition of Raising Children News is now available.  The Raising Children website www.raisingchildren.alberta.ca  provides an easy‐to‐use set of government information about services and programs for Alberta parents, families and caregivers for newborns up to age six.   To subscribe online, please click here.   For more information, please contact Natalie Prytuluk, Early Learning Branch, at natalie.prytuluk@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780‐422‐6537 toll‐free 310‐0000.   Check out the upcoming PRISM workshops and conferences following this section.  

 

Wednesday, May 25, 20119:00 am to 3:30 pm

Check in 8:45 am to 9:00 amStrathmore Travelodge, Strathmore, AB

Interprofessional Education:

A Community Approach

To Healthy Children

MornIng SESSIon

Postpartum Depression with Honey Watts MA, MCE

• Reviewofthecontinuumofexperienceofperinatal depression/anxiety,riskfactorsandidentification • Howtosupportwomenandtheirfamilies • Buildyourprofessionaltoolboxwitheverydaystrategiesthatwork

AfTErnoon SESSIon

Healthy Attachment & Bonding with Maureen Speidel registered Psychologist

• Understandingachild’scues&needs • Toolsformovingfromdisorganizedattachmenttoa secureattachment

registration fee: $25.00 - lunch included (limitedseatsavailable)

Whoshouldattend:Physicians,Nurses,SocialWorkers,MentalHealthProviders,Clergy,SupportWorkers,ParentEducators,HomeVisitorsandParentLinkCenterFacilitators.

Come join with other service providers to address this significant health issue.

We request your presence to contribute your expertise to an interdisciplinary conference devoted to improving children’s lives.

Postpartum Depression is increasinglyrecognizedasaserious,yetcommon,mentalhealth issue for women, which seriouslyimpactsthehealthoftheirchildren.Researchshows that supportive relationships have atangible, long-term influence on children’shealthydevelopment,contributingtooptimalsocial,emotional,andcognitivedevelopmentfor infants and toddlers (Zeanah & Doyle,Zeanah,2001).Asachildgrows,supportiverelationships with parents and caregiversshapehis orher self-image andprovide thechildwiththeresilienceneededtofacenewchallenges.

*This is a scent free conference.*

Interprofessional Education:

A Community Approach

To Healthy Children

PleasedropoffattheStrathmoreHealthUnitormailto:growing families SocietyPhone403.361.7216•Fax403.361.7244

650WestchesterRoad,Strathmore,ABT1P1H8(RSVPmaybeemailedtogomrb@telus.net)ChequespayabletoGrowingFamiliesSociety.

Deadline for registration is Monday, May 16, 2011.

facilitated by:

Maureen SpeidelMaureenisaregisteredpsychologistwhoworkswithparentsand professionals regarding attachment styles, and howto establish healthy relationships. She has worked in ruralcommunitydevelopmentfor10years&establishedaprivatepractice 5 years ago. Coming from an attachment styleperspective, Maureen utilizes neuropsychology education,relational empowerment and cognitive behaviouralapproaches to assist individuals, couples and families inachievinghealthieremotionalwell-being.

Honey Watts MA, MCE Honey has 30 years experience in working with womenand their families who experience postpartum difficulty/depression/anxiety.ShehasanMAincounsellingandMCEinadulteducation.Shebringsvastexperienceinworkingwithparentsinstressorcrisissituationsandineducatingandtrainingfront linehealthandsocialserviceworkerswhosupportfamilieswithdifficulties.

for information contact Joanne Simpson, Strathmore Addiction & Mental Health at 403.361.7277Conferencesponsoredby:GrowingFamiliesSociety,AlbertaHealthServices(RuralPublicHealth,RuralMentalHealth),

PrimaryCareNetwork~CalgaryRural,WheatlandFCSS,Kidz1stNetworkParentLinkCentre,andGrowingOpportunities.

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November 21-22, 2011 Calgary, Alberta

ADVANCE NOTICE

NETWORK, SHARE AND LEARN… We  invite  you  to  join  us  in  this  important  multidisciplinary  conference  focused  on  Fetal  Alcohol Spectrum Disorder  (FASD)  and  its  impact on  individuals,  families,  communities  and  society  at  large.  The two‐day conference will feature half‐day plenaries with keynotes Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Martin Brokenleg, breakout sessions and a community showcase.   This year’s conference will also  feature a special focus on mental health and addictions issues.  

 

CONFERENCE LOCATION:   Hyatt Regency Calgary Hotel ‐ 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5P6.  Phone: 403‐717‐1234  

CONFERENCE HOTELS: A  room  block  and  special  rates  have  been  secured  at  the  Hyatt  Regency  Hotel  for  conference delegates. Please reserve your rooms under the FASD Conference block. The conference room rate  is $189 per night plus applicable taxes, based on single or double occupancy. We strongly advise that you book your room as soon as possible as we anticipate that the room block will fill up quickly. 

 

OBJECTIVES AND THEMES: Over the course of the two‐day conference, participants can expect to: 

increase their knowledge on recent developments in the field of FASD in Alberta and Canada;  network and share with people from all areas of the FASD field; and  increase their understanding of lives affected by FASD. 

 

AUDIENCE: This conference will be of interest to: caregivers and families, individuals with FASD, teachers, teacher aides,  social  workers,  nurses,  speech  language  pathologists,  physical  therapists,  occupational therapists,  psychologists,  physicians,  alcohol  and  drug workers, mental  health workers,  community workers,  family  support  workers,  program  providers,  vocational  rehab  service  providers,  elected officials, government ministries, lawyers and policy‐makers.  

Registration will open in July 2011 REGISTRATION FEE: $150.00 Please visit www.fasd‐cmc.alberta.ca for more information and a link to registration once open.  

For additional information or any questions, please contact Amanda Amyotte at 780‐422‐6494 or amanda.amyotte@gov.ab.ca. 

  

Learning to Work with Conflict Updated January 2009

Two day training session on GREAT SUPERVISION LEVEL 3: Learning to Work with Conflict includes the

following topics:

Module 1

Warming Up to Conflict

Module 2

Our History with Conflict

○ The Traditional Approaches

○ The Conflict Style Grid

○ The Collaborative Approach

Module 3

What Makes it Conflict

Module 4

The Nuts and Bolts of Resolving Conflict

○ Conflict Diagnosis Checklist

○ The Three Goals of Resolving Conflict

○ Important Concepts

Module 5

The Model – Collaborative Approach

Module 6

Three Process Options Using the Model

○ Formally Facilitated

○ Quick Meeting

○ Self – Facilitated – Interpersonal Conflict

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Alberta Home Visitation Network Association presents

Mental Health First Aid Canada Basic Course

About Mental Health First Aid Canada Basic Course This two day course builds on participants’ existing skills to increase comfort and confidence in working with families experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and/or psychosis. Find out what the common mental health problems are and the five basic steps of mental health first aid. Participants will learn and practice the principles and basic skills of Mental Health First Aid. The following mental health problems are covered:

• Depression • Anxiety disorders • Psychosis • Substance use disorder

In addition the following mental health crisis situations are covered: • Suicidal behaviour • Overdoses • Panic attacks • Reactions to traumatic events • Violence associated with psychosis

Facilitator: Carol Greanya, MSW RSW Carol is an experienced social worker working for over 20 years with individuals, families and groups. She has worked in the area of rehabilitation and health for several years; gaining first hand experience working with individuals facing physical, mental and emotional health challenges. One of her passions is in the area of mental health and she has offered trainings regarding Mental Health First Aid to several service providers in the community in addition to consulting outside of the Airdrie community. She has offered this course to a number of different groups; including child care providers, health care professionals and to community organizations. It is her hope that she will be part of the upward momentum to educate and positively impact stigma surrounding those living and working with individuals living with mental health issues.

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Session Date Time Location Session A May 18 and 19, 2011

(register by May 9, 2011)

8:30-3:30 pm Calgary Healthy Families Collaborative Hull Child and Family Services 1847-48 Street SE Calgary

Session B October 13 & 14, 2011 (register by October 5, 2011)

8:30-3:30 pm Calgary Healthy Families Collaborative Hull Child and Family Services 1847-48 Street SE Calgary

Fee: AHVNA Members: $100.00 (does not include lunch) Non-members: $175.00 (does not include lunch)

Priority will be given to AHVNA members

Space is limited

Alberta Home Visitation Network Association

Mental Health First Aid Canada Basic Course

Name: ______________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________

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City: ______________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________ Registering for Session A Calgary (May 19 & 20, 2011) Session B Calgary (October 13 &14, 2011) AHVNA member $100.00 Non-member $175.00

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Registration: Advance registration is required for all participants. For more information or to register contact Lavonne Roloff 9321 Jasper Avenue Edmonton AB T5H 3T7 Phone: 780-429-4787 Fax: 780-429-4784 Email: programassistant@ahvna.org Payment: We accept payment by cash or cheque.

Please make cheques payable to: Alberta Home Visitation Network Association

Payments may be dropped off at the office or mailed to the address listed above prior to the workshop date. Receipts will be issued after the workshop. Cancellation Policy: We encourage you to send a substitute if you are unable to attend the workshop, as there is a NO SHOW charge for all absent registrants. Cancellations need to be made ONE WEEK prior to the workshop date. Registration fees are non-refundable. Should a workshop not reach its minimum registration requirement, it will be cancelled ONE WEEK prior to the workshop commencement date. Registrants will be informed by mail or telephone, and registration fees will be refunded.

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SStteepphheenn JJ.. BBaavvoolleekk,, PPhh..DD.. Principal Author, the Nurturing Parenting Programs®

Learn the philosophy and goals of Nurturing

Parenting and how to implement and facilitate the group and home-based

Nurturing Parenting Programs® _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Times: 8:30 Registration (Day 1 Only)

9 – Noon Training Session 1 – 4 Training Session

Day 1: Day One will focus on incorporating the philosophy, skills and strategies of nurturing parenting. Participants will learn how to design home-based and group-based parenting programs utilizing the proven lessons of the Nurturing Parenting Programs.

Days 2: A hands-on approach to conducting home and group-based Nurturing Programs that includes facilitating weekly sessions, how to use program materials, videos and assessment tools, children’s and parents’ program activities, family home practice assignments, icebreakers, personal growth lessons, activities for personal power, alternatives to corporal punishment, building self-esteem, self-concept and empathy in parents and children. Participants will learn how to use the online version of the Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI-2) to gather pre and post program outcome data.

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The Nurturing Parenting Programs are family-based programs with a proven track record of preventing the recurrence of child abuse and neglect that address the specific needs of different populations: • Prenatal Program • Parents and Their Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers • Parents and Their School-Age Children • Parents and Adolescents • Teen Parents and Their Families • Families in Substance Abuse Treatment & Counseling • ABC’s Program for Parents and Kindergarteners • Crianza con Cariño • Parents and Their Children with Health Challenges • African-American Nurturing Program Supplement • Hmong Parents and Adolescents • Christian Families • Family Nurturing Camp • Nurturing Skills for Families • Nurturing Skills for Teen Parents • Nurturing America’s Military Families _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AAdduulltt--AAddoolleesscceenntt PPaarreennttiinngg IInnvveennttoorryy ((AAAAPPII--22))

The AAPI-2 has proven invaluable in assessing the parenting attitudes and child-rearing beliefs of parents and adolescents. Founded on five parenting constructs known to lead to abusive parenting, the AAPI provides scores that profile parents at risk for abusing and neglecting children. For more info, visit wwwassessingparenting.com.

DDaatteess:: May 10 & 11, 2011

Times: 8:30-4:00

CCoosstt:: $$330000..0000

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DDeevveellooppmmeenntt CCeennttrree 622 11 Ave SW Calgary, AB

PPhhiilloossoopphhyy ooff NNuurrttuurriinngg PPaarreennttiinngg The philosophy of Nurturing Parenting emphasizes the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and caring household. It is founded on the belief that children who are cared for develop the capacity to trust, care and respect themselves, other people and living creatures and the environment. The philosophy of Nurturing parenting is founded on seven principles: 1. FFeeeelliinnggss ooff AAttttaacchhmmeenntt.. Attachment means a bond between parents and their children that

conveys a deep love that is unconditional. When children feel loved unconditionally, communication, trust and respect naturally follow.

2. EEmmppaatthhyy.. Empathy is the ability of parents to put themselves in the place of their children in an

attempt to feel, think and understand what their children are feeling, thinking and understanding, and responding to them in a loving and respectful way.

3. NNuurrttuurriinngg OOnneesseellff.. Taking time in getting one’s own needs met, as an adult, forms the foundation

of understanding and helping children get their needs met. Nurturing parents take care of themselves as well as their children.

4. GGeennttllee TToouucchh.. Research has shown that children who experience warm and gentle touch in the form

of hugs, pats, and massages develop and maintain healthy relationships throughout their life, as well as a healthy and positive sense of their self.

5. DDiisscciipplliinnee.. Setting limits through family rules, teaching right from wrong through family morals, and

teaching respect and worth through family values are all a part of a nurturing family. Discipline cannot be imposed, beaten into or forced on children but rather develops best by the children modeling their parents whose example they admire.

6. EExxpprreessssiinngg FFeeeelliinnggss.. Helping children and adults learn appropriate ways to manage and express

their feelings is a fundamental characteristic of a nurturing family. 7. EExxppeeccttaattiioonnss aanndd SSeellff--WWoorrtthh.. Knowing what to expect of children as they develop plays a

significant role in their self-worth. When parents have appropriate expectations, children learn that they are competent people, capable of pleasing others important in their lives.

SStteepphheenn JJ.. BBaavvoolleekk,, PPhh..DD.. Dr. Bavolek is a recognized leader in the fields of child abuse and neglect treatment and prevention, and parenting education. Born and raised in Chicago, his professional background includes working with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in schools and residential settings, and abused children and abusive parents in treatment programs. He has conducted extensive research in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect, is a popular keynote speaker, and has appeared on radio and television talk show programs. Dr. Bavolek has published numerous books, articles, programs and newsletters. He is the principal author of the Nurturing Parenting Programs®, programs to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect, and the Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI-2), an inventory designed to assess high risk parenting attitudes. Dr. Bavolek is President of Family Development Resources, Inc. and Executive Director of the Family Nurturing Centers, International. Family Development Resources, Inc. and Family Nurturing Centers, Inc. Incorporated in 1983, Family Development Resources, Inc. (FDR) was established by Stephen Bavolek for the expressed purpose of developing, validating, and distributing parenting programs, videos, and assessment tools to build nurturing parenting skills in families and consequently, prevent and treat child abuse and neglect. Family Nurturing Centers, Inc. was established to provide training and consulting.

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