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Part-time Mid Oregon Regional Trainer
"Oregon PTI encourages, educates & empowers families to collaboratively achieve unlimited success for their children with disabilities" with a commitment to serving and educating every single community in our state. The Mid Oregon Regional Trainer (.75FTE / and serving 9 Oregon counties) will help families and communities connect to and access the supports they need, to teach individuals how to advocate for children and learn about their rights and responsibilities in order to achieve an appropriate education. While working directly under the Resource Director, the ideal candidate should have leadership experience, interpersonal communication skills, a strong interest or knowledge of special education, disability service systems and family supports. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Self motivation is important as the Trainer will work from their home office. Responsibilities include: Plan, prepare and present educational trainings within the mid Oregon region; Cultivate community contacts within region and promote Oregon PTI trainings and programs; Serve on pertinent local and state committees, boards and task forces as assigned; Manage and maintain all OrPTI Paperwork; Work with the Resource Director on curriculum and handout revisions; Respond to parent and agency requests for assistance. Please contact OrPTI with further questions or to submit a resume. The Trainer will have a flexible schedule. Note: listing end date is approximate.
Oregon Parent Training and Information Center (OrPTI)
RE: Position: (503) 581-8156 ext.211; Fax: (503) 3
Oregon Parent Training and Information Center
2288 Liberty St. NE
Salem OR 97301 USA
Phone: OrPTI toll-free: 1-888-505-2673
Email: info@orpti.org
Website: www.OrPTI.org

UO Applicant Pool Announcement
Eugene OR
UO TACS wishes to open a pool to which interested candidates may apply for any and all upcoming positions. Pool applicants will be considered for positions if and when they become available. These are grant funded positions, salary ranges are $47,500-$67,500, depending upon position, education and experience. TACS assists State Education and Lead Agencies. Also Noteable: TACS operates the Western Regional Resource Center (WRRC/see contacts below) that provides quality programs and services for children with disabilites and their families. They offer consultation, technical assistance, etc. to providers across regional boundaries. TACS EMPLOYEES DUTIES may include conducting policy analyses for program evaluations, researching a wide variety of improvements concerning students with disabilities, advising clients regarding assistance, working on culturally appropriate activities including training activities and teleconferences where research-based practices are disseminated. Employees may produce presentations and publications for a variety of cultural audiences, and facilitate state efforts to implement the requirements of IDEA and NCLB. Travel is required. For a complete job description, requirements and application procedures: http://hr.uoregon/jobs/unclassified.php?id=2510
Technical Assistance and Consulting Services (TACS) at the University of Oregon
Leslie Crysler (empl. pool); Daphne L.M. Worsham M
TACS w/ Western Regional Resource Center
1268 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403 USA
Phone: (541) 346-5641 (Leslie); (541) 346-0362 (WRRC)
Email: LCrysler@uoregon.edu; DaphneW@uoregon.edu (WRRC In
Website: www.rrfcnetwork.org/wrrc

Call for Proposals

Conflict Studies: The New Generation of Ideas; Eighth Biennial Graduate Student Conference
Boston MA
Keynote addresses, workshops and networking will join with showcasing graduate student papers at the October 2010 Conflict Studies conference. We are seeking papers on any and all aspects of conflict analysis, resolution, and mangement. We encourage current students and recent graduates [within the last 2 years] of doctoral, masters, law or graduate certificate programs to submit proposals. Topics may include, but are not limited to: International & Political Conflict, Negotiation & Mediation Practice, Culture and Identity, Media and Conflict, Religion Education and Youth, Health Care Conflict, Gender and Violence, Conflict Prevention & Transformation, Theory as an Analytical Tool, Conflict Invention Strategies, Restorative Practice of Law, Organizational Conflict, Democracy Decentralization and Divided Societies, and Human Security and Human Rights. We encourage proposals for papers from as many disciplines as possible, ranging from anthropology to environmental studies, international affairs to law, peace studies to urban planning, business management, etc. Please visit www.disres.umb.edu/conference for requirements of papers. All submissions must be made via the web site http://www.disres.umb.edu/conf/2010/submitproposal2010.php We ask applicants to be mindful of the multidisciplinary nature of the conference and strive to make their work accessible to those trained in other disciplines. You will be notified (electronically) of acceptance of your proposal by June 9, 2010. The conference will take place October 22-23, 2010, in the state-of-the-art Campus Center of the University of Massachusetts Boston, allowing participants easy access to the City of Boston with its wealth of educational and cultural resources.
UMASS Boston: McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies
Conference Organizer: Roni Lipton, Associate Direc
Conflict Studies Conference/McCormack/UMASS
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston MA 02125-3393 USA
Phone: office: (617) 287-7489; fax: (617) 287-7412; Roni
Email: disres@umb.edu; roni.lipton@umb.edu
Website: www.disres.umb.edu/conference

ACR 10th Annual Conference, Many Paths: One Destination
Chicago IL
Note: The deadline for submitting your proposal is 11pm EST on Friday, November 20, 2009. The One Destination: Peaceful Conflict Resolution. Over the past 10 years, we as a community have seen an evolving and growing need for high quality conflict resolution, from the international to the interpersonal level. Our 2010 Conference is an excellent time to celebrate the essence of ACR, an organization that embraces and acknowledges the full spectrum of peaceful conflict resolution and recognizes the value of cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural connections to enhance conflict resolution choices universally. ACR embodies "Many Paths: One Destination," this year's conference theme. When thinking about proposals for the 2010 conference, consider the theme and how ACR represents the many paths that we travel. We invite proposals that highlight: Similarities and possibilities for relationships across Sections, illustrating the interconnectedness of our work and our field; Cutting edge practices and programs that are successful, unique and/or replicable; Research areas that benefit the field and beyond: what are the connections between theory and practice? What research findings will help us reach our destination?; Theoretical and philosophical underpinning of conflict and its resolution; and Advanced techniques and skill building. In addition to ACR's traditional 60 minute facilitated discussions on Diversity & Equity, proposals are invited for 90 minute mainstream track sessions on research, skill building and practice enhancements in resolving disputes among diverse and underserved clientele. We invite proposals on racism, sexism, ageism and cross cultural issues; and please join ACR in celebrating its 10th Annual Conference in Chicago, September 1-4, 2010.
Association for Conflict Resolution
Paulette A. Washington, Office Mgr.
Association for Conflict Resolution
5151 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 500
Washington DC 20016 USA
Phone: (202) 464-9700; Paulette ext. 210
Email: membership@ACRnet.org; pwashington@ACRnet.org
Website: www.acrnet.org

3rd International Conf. Building Infrastructures for Change: Innovations in Conflict Resolution Education and Justice Initiatives
Cleveland OH
Conference dates: March 26-27, 2010; Pre-Conference March 24-25, 2010; Proposals are due by November 27, 2009. Presentations will focus on innovations in fields that are making broad impacts in varied communities, as participants exchange Best practices, Creation of policy implementation structures, New and innovative use of training, resources and technology, and more. The Global Issues Resource Center, at Cuyahoga Community College, fosters citizen responsibility through cultivation of a global perspective on critical issues affecting our planet and its people; and does so in many ways including Collaborations in education outreach, Environmental Education, the Community College Library & Resource collection, Conferences and Events, etc. Criteria for proposals for the March 2010 Conference include Originality of topic, Relevence and interest, Qualifications, experience, and previous accomplishments of presenter, and Value to other policymakers, educators, researchers, and prevention specialists working in the area of CLE and/or justice initiatives (i.e. the Audience). Please return all proposals via e-mail to Brandi.Suttles@tri-c.edu; You may contact Brandi re: more proposal info., including Summary (no more than 200 words), Biographical Sketch (no more than 200 words), how your proposal fits with the title/(theme)of the Conference, and to give her your address where you would like correspondences sent including e-mail address.
Global Issues Resource Center and Library at Cuyahoga Community College, OH
Brandi Suttles (proposals); Jennifer Batton (Conf.
Global Issues Resource Center
4250 Richmond Road, Ed.Center Bldg. Rm.115
Highland Hills OH 44122 USA
Phone: J. Batton: (216) 987-2224
Email: Proposals to Brandi.Suttles@tri-c.edu
Website: www.tri-c.edu/community/globalissues/ (click on Conf. and other links)