2011 Early On Annual Conference & Faculty Colloquium - FULL

Dates:

November 03-04, 2011

Location:

Grand Traverse Resort
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard
Acme, MI 49610

100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard
Acme, MI 49610

Cost:

$160.00

Details:

Join us at the Grand Traverse Resort for the 2011 Early On Annual Conference and Faculty Colloquium! This year's event will feature two keynote addresses, offered by Juliann Woods on Thursday and Louis Rossetti on Friday.

Juliann Woods, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor and chair in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Florida State University. She has over 25 years of experience in early intervention and preschool service delivery as both an SLP and an Early Childhood Special Education teacher. Her current research and teaching interests include family guided routines based intervention, early communication and social interaction for young children with ASD, and language and literacy development for children at risk for academic success.

Louis Rossetti, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor Emeritus of Communicative Disorders at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He is an extraordinarily popular teacher, author, scholar and internationally recognized authority on the services to infants, toddlers, and their families. He is the author of the Rossetti Infant Toddler Scale, the most widely used communication assessment for children under three years of age in the world. He is the founding editor of Infant Toddler Invention: The Transdisciplinary Journal, and has been named a fellow of the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

For more information on conference sessions, click on the link below or click the "Register" button and you will be guided through a workshop selection process.

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Thursday - November 03, 2011

Session 1: Thursday - 11:00am to 12:15pm

A - Ready? Or Not? Speech-Language Pathologists� Perceptions of their Graduate Preparation for Early Intervention Practices

Lena Caesar, Andrews University/Loyola University-Maryland

This session will provide information regarding the present theoretical and practical curricular offerings in the area of early intervention among university programs in Michigan. Ideas for setting up model early intervention Speech-Language Pathologists training programs in the state will be shared.

(Faculty)

ASHA - Directors Room

B - Thirst for Trends in Your Service Area

Allan Knapp, Interagency Information Systems
Mary Schrader, Interagency Information Systems

Come see the possibilities with tracking collected data over time through the value of EdCharts. This presentation will include some far-out possibilities, show some options available in MI-CIS, and answer questions from the audience.

(Concentrated)

Peninsula Room B

C - Helping Parents Create Everyday Learning Opportunities (This session has reached capacity)

Dawn Koger, Oakland Schools
Sue McIntyre, Oakland Schools

Everyday family and community life provides infants and toddlers rich opportunities for learning. Hear how one service area has provided a multitude of workshops, activities, and supports to teach parents and caregivers how to increase the use of everyday learning opportunities that do not require a lot of time, planning or money for parents, yet are cost effective for service areas.

(All)

ASHA - Tower Ballroom A

D - Musical Visits for Infants to 3s: Nuturing the Bond Through Music, Movement & Literature

Gari Stein, Music For Little Folks

Whether a novice or seasoned practitioner, you will come away with strategies for helping families strengthen the bond with their child while incorporating a rich and calming musical environment into their everyday routine.

(All)

NCH - Tower Ballroom B

E - Power of Partnerships

Sara Pericolosi, Dickinson-Iron ISD Cherie Fila, Dickinson-Iron ISD

How can we support the comfort level of new staff and family members when delivering services in the family�s home? Participants in this workshop will reflect on their personal philosophy and practice related to family-centered services and learn about methods for supporting staff growth and family comfort.

(Core)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Peninsula Room A

F - Make It - Take It - Use It - Why? (This session has reached capacity)

Stacy Williams, St. Clair RESA
Teri Tabacco, Michigan Cooperative Extension

Demonstration, explanation, and hands on experience during this workshop will increase participant knowledge of how play time using recycled household items can increase the opportunity to work on several developmental domains at the same time. Hear the explanation of why the play activity should be 90 percent about the child and only 10 percent about the toy. (Repeats in 2E)

(Core)

SWCH,ASHA - Tower Ballroom C

G - Strategies for Increasing Learning Opportunities for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (This session has reached capacity)

Amy Matthews, Grand Valley State University

Learn about effective practices for working with young children with ASD that focus on increasing learning opportunities and engagement during play and daily activities to assure that children have opportunities to learn critical skills such as imitation and communication.

(All)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Mackinac Room

Session 2: Thursday - 1:30pm to 2:45pm

A - Teaching Through Self-Reflection

Judy Goth-Owens, Lansing Community College

Professional growth in working with children and families is a continual process guided by personal reflection. This workshop will help you recognize that how you teach families tells about who you are. Come experience learning opportunities that demonstrate effective teaching strategies.

(Faculty)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Directors Room

B - Using Technology in Home Based Speech and Language Intervention: An Introduction to the Versatility of Using iPods/iPads and Smart Phones

Alli Antonopulos, Eaton ISD

Information on helpful applications and their use in service delivery for supporting families and young children will be shared. Demonstrations will include ideas such as using music to encourage language, using puzzle apps to teach pointing, and the user-friendly ability of an iPad.

(All)

ASHA - Tower Ballroom A

C - Purposeful Play at Home and in the Community

Barbara Corbin, Kent ISD
Panel of Early Interventionists, Kent County Early On

This presentation will be a facilitated panel made up of early intervention staff who tailored the Statewide Autism Resource and Training (START) for Early Childhood to develop a purposeful playgroup environment with coaching families in using play time to help create learning opportunities that meet their child�s developmental needs.

(All)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Tower Ballroom B

D - Home Visitor Safety

Jacinda Jones, Michigan Department of Human Services
Teresa Marvin, Michigan Department of Human Services

Do you feel safe on all home visits? Gain knowledge of strategies to use in high-risk home visiting situations while exploring best practices for worker safety in this workshop session.

(All)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Peninsula Room B

E - Make It - Take It - Use It - Why?

Stacy Williams, St.Clair RESA
Teri Tabacco, Michigan Cooperative Extension

(Core)

SWCH,ASHA - Tower Ballroom C

F - Getting into the Routine: Building Family Capacity Through Routines-Based Intervention, Part 1

Dr. Juliann Woods, Florida State University

This is a 2-part session. Participants who choose this session must also register for and attend session 3F. This workshop will provide an overview of various instructional strategies useful for early interventionists working with parents and caregivers to facilitate embedding the day to day intervention for children within daily routines and activities. Evidence supporting the use of the various strategies, methods to use them systematically, and guidelines for matching the appropriate strategies to the caregiver, will also be shared.

(Concentrated)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Mackinac Room

G - Communication Assessment & Intervention: Getting Parents Involved, Part 1

Colin A. Macpherson, Mecosta-Osceola ISD
Andi Strickler, Mecosta-Osceola ISD
Pauline Morrill, Mecosta-Osceola ISD

This is a 2-part session. Participants who choose this session must also register for and attend session 3G. Increase your knowledge of language assessment, parent-informant language measures, and the Milieu Language Teaching model while learning intervention strategies for use in a child�s home, community or classroom setting.

(Concentrated)

ASHA - Peninsula Room A

Session 3: Thursday - 3:15pm to 4:30pm

A - Feeling Prepared for Family-Centered Practice: A Survey of Early On Providers in Michigan

Katie A. Strong, Western Michigan University
Lolene Bargerstock-Oyler, Western Michigan University

How can universities help support individuals in preparation for entering the early intervention workforce? Come hear the results of a research project and survey focused on gathering perspectives from both pre-service educators and Early On providers. Help generate possible solutions for increasing opportunities to prepare practitioners for family-centered practice.

(Faculty)

SWCH,ASHA - Directors Room

B - Lessons From the Field: Implementing the DECA Program within Early On

Julie Helmer, Michigan Department of Community Health
Panel of Early Interventionists experienced in DECA

Come hear stories from real life Early On staff about how they are using the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers (DECA I/T and DECA), specifically, how they are currently talking with families about social emotional health and using the DECA for building goals and strategies.

(All)

SWCH - Peninsula Room B

C - Focusing on Family Outcomes for State Performance Plan Indicator 4 (SPP 4)

Anne Dallaire, Macomb Intermediate School District
Julie Lagos, Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council Co-Chair

Do families always report positive experiences for the Family Outcomes Indicator?
Determine what activities and supports you can implement in your own early intervention system to positively impact SPP 4 after attending this workshop session.

(All)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Tower Ballroom C

D - Family-Centered Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) for Early Intervention (This session has reached capacity)

Denise Ludwig, Grand Rapids Public Schools Ken-O-Sha Program
David Ames, Grand Rapids Public Schools Ken-O-Sha Program

Learn about a coaching model of teaming and goal setting used with families to design and implement behavior support for children with challenging behaviors. This presentation features evidence-based methodologies used to address challenging behaviors within the context of natural environments.

(All)

NCH,SWCH - Tower Ballroom B

E - Secure Attachments: The Foundation for Acquiring Skills Through Everyday Routines (This session has reached capacity)

Marian C. Orihel, Oakland Schools

Secure attachments can not only help babies and toddlers develop social and emotional skills, but also their ability to learn new information. This presentation will focus on helping participants learn the key components of a secure attachment, how these components can easily be incorporated into daily routines, and how those routines facilitate acquisition of a child�s knowledge and skills.

(Core)

NCH,SWCH - Tower Ballroom A

F - Getting into the Routine: Building Family Capacity Through Routines-Based Intervention, Part 2

Dr. Juliann Woods, Florida State University

This is a 2-part session. Participants who choose this session must also register for and attend session 2F. This workshop will provide an overview of various instructional strategies useful for early interventionists working with parents and caregivers to facilitate embedding the day to day intervention for children within daily routines and activities. Evidence supporting the use of the various strategies, methods to use them systematically, and guidelines for matching the appropriate strategies to the caregiver, will also be shared.

(Concentrated)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Mackinac Room

G - Communication Assessment & Intervention: Getting Parents Involved, Part 2

Colin A. Macpherson, Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District
Andi Strickler, Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District
Pauline Morrill, Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District

This is a 2-part session. Participants who choose this session must also register for and attend session 2G. Increase your knowledge of language assessment, parent-informant language measures, and the Milieu Language Teaching model while learning intervention strategies for use in a child�s home, community or classroom setting.

(Concentrated)

ASHA - Peninsula Room A

Friday - November 04, 2011

Session 4: Friday - 10:30am to 12:30pm

A - Child Abuse and Neglect: Mandated Reporting

Laura Schneider, Department of Human Services
Chad Hannahs, Department of Human Services

Participants will learn about potential indicators of child abuse and neglect including how to report child abuse. Time will allow for opportunity to apply the information through the use of scenarios and questions.

(All)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Directors Room

B - Kicking it Up a Notch for Children�s Social Emotional Health! Infusing Simple Strategies into Local Systems

Mary Mackrain, Michigan Department of Community Health - Mental Health Services to Children and Families
Jennifer Champagne, Oakland Schools

Come learn more about social emotional resources for infants and toddlers, including resources that help sustain practitioner knowledge and prevent negative outcomes for children at risk. Join this interactive session to reflect, discuss, and plan for how to incorporate new practices into your local community efforts.

(All)

SWCH - Tower Ballroom B

C - Understanding the Challenges: A Refreshed Perspective

Kristin Armbruster, Ingham Intermediate School District

This session will offer service providers with the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of our most challenging work with children and families and find effective ways to plan for and support a family�s emotional growth and connectedness.

(Concentrated)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Peninsula Room B

D - YOU Can Help Your Child Talk� Without Having a Speech Pathologist Come Live With You (This session has reached capacity)

Christy Schweitzer, Henry Ford Health Systems
Danielle Wenz, Henry Ford Health Systems

Take a look at the common types of communication disorders found in children ages birth to 36 months including expressive and receptive language delays, cognitive delays, developmental apraxia of speech, and autism. Strategies that can be taught to parents/caregivers will be provided.

(All)

ASHA - Tower Ballroom A

E - The Many Facets of Feeding Skills (This session has reached capacity)

Monica K. Herman, MK Therapies

Come learn about the developmental sequence of feeding, the importance of feeding as it relates to development and to the caregiver-child bond. This session will cover simple strategies for working with parents to foster better child feeding skills and how to determine the need for further evaluations.

(Core)

NCH,ASHA - Tower Ballroom C

F - The Journey to a Primary Service Provider Model: Lessons Learned Along the Way

Dawn Koger, Oakland Schools
Panel of Early Interventionists, Royal Oak Public Schools

Experience how one service area changed their early intervention service delivery model. While staff suspected this shift would better meet child and family needs, it wasn�t necessarily an easy change for everyone. Doing the job they had loved for years differently meant consistently evaluating individual and team roles, securing administrative support, and questioning their practices.

(All)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Peninsula Room A

G - Factors that Contribute to the Efficacy of Early Intervention and Current Intervention Practices (This session has reached capacity)

Dr. Louis Rossetti, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

This session will alert early intervention professionals to a variety of issues related to intervention for children with special needs, and their families. Particular emphasis will be placed on the efficacy of intervention activities. Issues to be discussed include models of service delivery, models of team functioning, intervention with parents and caregivers, intervention in the home, center, and neonatal intensive care nursery, and measuring program efficacy.

(All)

NCH,SWCH,ASHA - Mackinac Room

Session 5: Friday - 1:30pm to 3:30pm

A - Lowering Age of Identification and Effective Assessment Practices

Dr. Louis Rossetti, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Conference participants are invited to attend this special session with Dr. Rossetti. Topics to be discussed include the status of infant-toddler assessment, recipients of assessment activity, general and specific assessment concerns, choosing assessment instruments, developmental domains to be assessed, and the correct interpretation and reporting of assessment results. This session is highly clinical in nature. Common problems faced by the assessor will be discussed.

(Concentrated)

SWCH,ASHA - Michigan Ballroom

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