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6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009
FREE! A panel of professionals from the Range Mental Health Center will address what is normal emotional development, what are common psychological disorders in early childhood, what is ADAPT, and when would I seek a referral.

Format: From 6 to 7 pm, the panel will discuss various aspects of emotional health in children.  From 7 to 7:30 pm, Moderator Mark Muhich will accept written questions from the audience for the panel to address.  Refreshments & informal conversation with the panelists will follow the presentation.

Who is welcome: This event is for parents, family members, caregivers, teachers and the community.

Location: Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, F100 (Main Auditorium), Virginia

Child care: Free childcare on site is provided only upon pre-registration.  Please call Kristine Norberg at 741-7441 to sign up for childcare.  Childcare is provided by the Apple Tree Learning Center and Y-Wee Care.

This evening is co-sponsored by the Quad Cities Area Early Childhood Coalition and the Range Mental Health Center.  Certificates of attendance are available.  Call 742-3805 for more information.

Location: Mesabi Range Comm-Tech College, Rm C151, Virginia
Description: A FREE PACER workshop for parents & professionals. It will cover basic information on special education, IEP’s, evaluation & re-evaluations, records, advocacy, and more! To register, please contact PACER at 1-800-537-2237.
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2009-10-20
End Time: 21:30

Effective July 1st, 2009 all children 4′9″ or smaller and under the age of 8 have to be in a booster seat.   Here’s what our law says about the changes:

“Every motor vehicle operator, when transporting a child who is both under the age of eight and shorter than four feet nine inches on the streets and highways of this state in a motor vehicle equipped with factory-installed seat belts, shall equip and install for use in the motor vehicle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, a child passenger restraint system meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards.  The violation of this is a petty misdemeanor.

For more information, read Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.685, subdivision 5, 1.8-1.13 or contact the Virginia Fire Department, 748-7520.

The University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Continuing Education, in collaboration with the College of Education and Human Service Professions, offers the opportunity for professionals to expand their knowledge and expertise in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through a three-course online series.

The ASD certificate is designed for special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and other teachers and professionals working with children and youth with ASD. Participants in the 12 credit certificate program will learn research based best practices in the field of ASD, consistent with Minnesota Department of Education competencies.

The certificate program begins with the Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders course offered each fall semester. The second course, Methods for Teaching Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders, is offered spring semester. The third class in the program, Language and Social Skills for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders, is offered during the summer semester. These courses must be taken in this order.

Detailed course information, including class times, may be viewed at www.d.umn.edu/courseinfo.

For information on admission and completion requirements, and to obtain application materials, visit www.d.umn.edu/ce/html/certificate.html.

For more information regarding the certificate program, contact Suzan Gonia, UMD Continuing Education Program Associate, at 218/726-8149 or sgonia1@d.umn.edu.

All courses will be offered through Internet-delivered Moodle. To be successful in the courses, CEHSP strongly recommends that computers meet the specifications listed on the following Web site, www.d.umn.edu/cehsp/technology/index.html.

To contact the ITSS Help Desk call
218/726-8847 or go to helpdesk@d.umn.edu.

For more information on autism, visit www.autismspeaks.org

Title: Free Training: 10 Principles of Respectful Caregiving
Location: Mesabi Range College, Virginia, Rm C158
Description: Free! Based on the work of Janet Gonzalez-Mena & Diane Widmeyer Eyer, this informal training will provide opportunities for childcare providers to interact & share examples of best practices. Call 749-7713  or e-mail Dawn Olson for more information.
Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2009-04-28
End Time: 19:00

A 90 minute workshop for parents who care for their children in separate homes. Ideas for developing a parenting plan that meets the needs of their children. Cost $15 and includes booklet/class materials. Call 651-293-5330 for information or registration.

April 29, 2009, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Webinar: you can participate from your computer

Title: Managing Your Child’s Asthma

Location: Virginia High School Media Center, 5th Ave. So. (Enter at Door #3)

Time:  3:30-5:00 pm or 5:30-7:00 pm  (Choose one of the two session times)
Description: Do you wonder if your toddler will have asthma?  Has your child been diagnosed with asthma?  Are you unsure what asthma is? This free educational program is for parents & caregivers who want to learn more about asthma. We’ll discuss what asthma is, how to recognize early warning signs & symptoms, common “triggers,” medication, controlling it at home, prevention tips & more! Free childcare and a light meal will be provided.  Please bring your child’s health insurance card.  To help cover the cost of this training, some providers reimburse us for the program.  To RSVP or receive more information, please contact Tracie at 744-2211 x 5014 or e-mail twilcox@aeoa.org.

Date: 2009-04-30

Title: Parent Support Group: Families of Special Kids
Location: Bois Forte Vermilion Social Center, 1610 Farm Rd. South, Tower
Description: Meet other parents of children with special needs, regardless of diagnosis.Gather for support, advice, and companionship.  Be part of a grass roots effort by and for parents to enhance lives of families and children with special needs in the Iron Range.  Questions may be directed to Pam DeMorett at 753-6087. Co-sponsored by ARC Range Chapter
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-04-15

Friday, May 1, 2009 at 5:00pm to Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 3:00pm
Fortune Bay Resort and Casino
Tower, MN

Rural Go Run is a weekend-long training to inspire, equip, and inform women from all walks of life to lead more effectively in your work, community, and politics. The training will focus on communications, fundraising, organizing and other leadership skills.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to build your skills and network with other women leaders from rural communities!

This is a national training program that engages local experts, public officials, current and former elected officials, and speakers to help train and share their experiences and stories of success.

We make this training affordable for women from all income levels. Scholarships are available.

Hosted by the White House Project Midwest.

Sign up NOW! (Registration Required)

Visit Rural Go Run on Facebook - And help spread the word!

Questions?
E-mail nlittlewolf at thewhitehouseproject.org

Title: Stress Relief & Relaxation Techniques
Location: Parkview Learning Center Library, Virginia
Description: Join Tracie Wilcox, Early Head Start Health Educator, for this informative presentation. She\’ll share tips for parents of young children. Free. CEU\’s are available.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-03-23
End Time: 19:30