2008 Early On Annual Conference - FULL
Dates:
October 23-24, 2008
Location:
Kellogg Conference Center
219 South Harrison Road
East Lansing, MI 48824
East Lansing, MI 48824
Time:
Registration begins at 7:30 AM
Training is from 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM
Continental Breakfast will be served.
Lunch will be served.
Cost:
$150.00
Details:
2008 Early On® Annual Conference: Rockin' Your PracticeC'mon Everybody to the Banks of the Red Cedar in the Heart of East Lansing
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Headlining the Main Stage:
- Lee Ann Jung, Ph.D., University of Kentucky, performing Enhancing Strategies for Children Eligible for "Part C Only"
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Featuring Hot Sessions:
- Necessary Boundaries
- Interpreter Culture
- Whenever, wherever Learning
- Making the Connection to Foster Care
- Acknowledging Generational Differences
- Methamphetamine Awareness
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Performances by New Artists and Old Favorites:
- Dr. Burdo-Hartman MD, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
- James Henry, Children's Trauma Assessment Center
- Teresa Marvin, State of Michigan Department of Human Services
- Kristi Carambula, Kalamazoo RESA
- Kyle Dymond, State of Michigan
Click here to download the conference brochure.
Agenda:
Thursday - October 23, 2008
Session 1: Thursday - 11:00am to 12:15pm
A - Our Top 5 Make-It-Take-It Ideas (This session has reached capacity)
Barbara Corbin, Early On of Kent County and staff
This workshop will contain practical, interactive ideas to use with families of young children in the home or group setting. Each activity is designed to be used flexibly, depending on the needs of the child/family. They are designed to promote social emotional interaction, speech and language development, enhance play skills for adults, and add fun to learning for both toddlers and parents.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)(WWOth)
SWCH - Heritage
B - Embedding Language Strategies within Daily Routines
Candyce Peterson, Grand Rapids Public Schools
Participants will learn concepts of communication and strategies for supporting language development at different stages. Additionally, participants will learn how to coach the parent/caregiver to implement these strategies in the daily routines of families.
(TheFoun)(Think)(TechExp)(Com)
SWCH - Auditorium
C - Acknowledging Generational Differences
Kyle Dymond, Human Resources Developer, Michigan Civil Service Commision
People who care for infants and toddlers include teen parents, parents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, grandparents, and more. This session will share information about the different characteristics of the generations. Participants will leave with strategies for communicating effectively with caregivers, knowing how their generation may influence perceptions and interactions.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)(WWOth)(Com)(EsCh)
SWCH - 105AB
D - Necessary Boundaries for Home Visitors (This session has reached capacity)
Kristi Carambula, Administrator of Early Childhood/Family Support Programs for Kalamazoo RESA
Starting with definitions of terms such as values, morals, morality and ethics, this session will encourage attendees to define their own code of ethics related to the children and families they serve. We'll talk about the concept of boundaries related to a code of ethics and discuss the wide variety of situations and requests home visitors often experience. Then we'll move into a group situational exercise where participants will be guided by a decision-making tool.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)(Adm)(Com)
SWCH - 103B
E - CAPTA and IDEA 2004
Teresa Marvin, Early On Liaison
Dawn Ritter, Early On Liaison
Dawn Ritter, Early On Liaison
Since the inception of CAPTA and IDEA 2004, there have been barriers to referring and serving children and families involved in the child welfare system. Participants will gain insight into the purpose of this process and gain practical examples of how to work jointly across the child welfare and Early On systems.
(TheFoun)(SysExp)(Adm)(PolRulReg)
SWCH - 106
F - The ABCD Project, the Medical Community and Early On
Teresa Holtrop, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Director of CATCH Pediatric Mobile Team
Lindy Buch, Director of Early Childhood Education and Family Services, Michigan Department of Education
Lindy Buch, Director of Early Childhood Education and Family Services, Michigan Department of Education
Participants will obtain an overview of current efforts within the medical community to identify and obtain services for children who are developmentally delayed. Participants will also have the opportunity to identify regional opportunities to contribute to the development of a seamless safety net in their community that includes primary care physicians and clinics.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)(Adm)
SWCH - 104AB
G - Putting the DECA-I/T Into Practice: How to Use Results for Planning and Measuring Outcomes
Kathy Vogel, Michigan Department of Community Health
Mary Mackrain, Michigan Department of Community Health
Mary Mackrain, Michigan Department of Community Health
Participants will learn about the history and outcomes of the DECA-I/T pilot within Early On in five counties. Participants will learn how to summarize assessment results and will be introduced to the planning process to include easy to use research-based strategies for the home and group setting. Lastly, particpants will learn how the assessment can be used to measure social and emotional outcomes.
(SysExp)(Adm)
SWCH - 103A
Session 2: Thursday - 1:30pm to 2:45pm
A - Embedding Language Strategies within Daily Routines (This session has reached capacity)
Candyce Peterson, Grand Rapids Public Schools
Participants will learn concepts of communication and strategies for supporting language development at different stages. Additionally, participants will learn how to coach the parent/caregiver to implement these strategies in the daily routines of families.Repeat of Session 1-B
(TheFoun)(Think)(TechExp)(EsCh)
SWCH - 105AB
B - Supporting Families Using 21st Century Technology
Lee Ann Jung, University of Kentucky
Lee Ann will discuss technology for impacting team communication and supporting families. Service providers will be introduced to several web-based technological tools that even novices will be able to use in communication with team members and for supporting families. Participants will be able to use technology such as You Tube, Blogspot and Wikis within their early intervention service delivery.
(TheFoun)(Adm)
SWCH - Auditorium
C - Methamphetamine: A Home Visitor's Guide to Serving Children who are Exposed
D/Sgt. Joel D. Abendroth, Michigan State Police
Janine Chittenden, Ottawa County Health Department
Janine Chittenden, Ottawa County Health Department
This session will provide a focus on critical areas: Methamphetamine effects, clandestine lab identification, dangers, and the health and developmental risks to children exposed to this drug in the home.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)
SWCH - 103AB
D - Let's Talk.....It Makes a Difference!® (This session has reached capacity)
Erin McGovern-Ryle, Early Childhhod Director Kent ISD
Cheryl Endres, Early Literacy Coordinator, Kent ISD
Cheryl Endres, Early Literacy Coordinator, Kent ISD
This session will provide information on the importance of promoting oral language as a component of pre-literacy in home and family life. It will feature materials and strategies developed for use in home visits.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)
SWCH - Heritage
E - Successful Partnerships with Migrant Families
Amira Resnick, Telamon Corporation
Sharon Riebel, Telamon Corporation
Sharon Riebel, Telamon Corporation
Participants will gain an understanding of migrant families who have young children with disabilities. They will learn strategies for connecting with parents and designing effective services. Case scenarios of successful partnering between agency personnel and migrant families will be highlighted.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)(Adm)
SWCH - 106
F - Baby Signs
Pamela Moore, Ingham ISD
Carol L. Gould, Ingham ISD
Carol L. Gould, Ingham ISD
Attendees will learn what the Baby Signs programs is all about, why it is so popluar, when to start using baby signs, and how to choose and teach signs.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)(Com)
SWCH - 104AB
Session 3: Thursday - 3:15pm to 4:30pm
A - Accessing Grants Electronically for Early Intervention
Jon Harrison, Michigan State University Libraries
Jon will review resources available in the Foundations Center Cooperating Collections located around the state and at the MSU library. He will guide participants in learning more about accessing grants to help support their early intervention efforts on a local level.
(TechExp)(Adm)
SWCH - 106
C - Making the Connection Between Early On and Foster Care
Teresa Marvin, Foster Parent
This session will share practical strategies for partnering with birth families and foster families through the Early On process. This interactive workshop will offer a valuable perspective in enhancing the development of the child.
(TheFoun)(SysExp)(TechExp)
SWCH - Heritage
D - Levels of Awareness: A Closer Look at Communication Between Parents and Professionals
Kelly Orginski and Sandee Koski, The ARC Michigan/Michigan Alliance for Families
Participants in this workshop will be presented with an alternative to the Five Stages of Grief framework often used when referring to a family's acceptance of having a child with special needs. The presenters, both parents of children with disabilities, will provide examples that support the use of the "Levels of Awareness" framework as a tool to improve relationships between parents and providers.
(TheFoun)(SysExp)(Think)(TechExp)
SWCH - 103AB
E - How to Use an Interpreter Effectively
Izumi Suzuki, President of Michigan Translators/Interpreters Network, Inc.
Participants will understand differenet types of interpretation and learn strategies for enhancing the use of interpreter services in our work with children and families.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)(Adm)(Com)
SWCH - 104AB
F - The Autistic Brain and the Neurotypical Brain: Bridging the Gap Toward Effective Social Interactions
Laurel Hoekman,
Executive Director, The Gray Center
In this presentation, Laurel examines current research and understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and provides a comparison to neurotypical development. Attendees will be able to describe several differences between typical and autistic development, name several "red flags" which may indicate the presence of ASD, and demonstrate several strategies to help promote effective social interactions in their home and community.
(TheFoun)(Think)(TechExp)
SWCH - Auditorium
Friday - October 24, 2008
Session 4: Friday - 8:30am to 12:00pm
A - Home is Where it Starts: Early Language Acquisition
Judy Vander Woude, Speech Pathology and Audiology Program, Calvin College
Children begin learning how to use speech and language the day they are born. As young children grow, they learn how to speak and use language in increasingly complex ways. In this presentation, participants will learn how speech, language, and literacy development are related; they will be able to identify common early signs of children at risk for speech, language and literacy delays; and they will take home practical ideas ans strategies for language and early literacy activities that families can use easily in their daily routines.
(TheFoun)(Think)(TechExp)(Com)
SWCH - 105AB
B - The Social Response Pyramid: Strategies for Promoting Effective Interactions with Individuals with Autism
Laurel Hoekman, Executive
Director, The Gray Center
In this presentation, Laurel provides a visual representation of social understanding and a discussion on better understanding ourselves and others (including those with autism spectrum disorders or ASD) in order to develop and utilize strategies to increase the effectiveness of our responses and theirs. Attendees will be able to describe various social contexts and how they affect social interactions, as well as the effect that ASD may have on school, home, and community environments. Attendees will be able to demontrate how the "Social Response Pyramid" provides a framework for understanding which resources may be most helpful for a variety of situations. This is a practical presentation that will provide a new understanding and appreciation for those with ASD, as well as tools to use immediately at home or in the classroom.
(TheFoun)(Think)(TechExp)
SWCH - 103AB
C - Serving Families with Children with Genetic Conditions: What's New? Genetics Program, Newborn Screening and Michigan Birth Defects Registry
Joan Ehrhardt, Michigan Department of Community Health, Carrie Langbo, Michigan Department of Community Health
This presentation will provide an overview and update of the Michigan's Genetics Program, Newborn Screening, (including Newborn Hearing Screening), and the Michigan Birth Defect Registry. Presenters will discuss the potential benefits of clinical genetic services and how to access services in Michigan. Key features, special needs, and recommendations for service providers regarding specific genetic conditions will be reviewed.
(TheFoun)(SysExp)(TechExp)
SWCH - 104AB
D - Intervening with Traumatized Young Children: How Do We Know who They Are?
James Henry, Director of Southwest Michigan Children's Trauma Center
In this session, participants gain a better understanding of the impact of trauma, stress, and prenatal alcohol exposure to neurodevelopment. They will develop a realistic understanding of the needs of affected children so as to tailor interventions. They will also gain knowledge on how to teach parents to understand and intervene with their own traumatized children.
(TheFoun)(Think)(TechExp)(EsCh)
SWCH - 106
E - Transdiciplinary Intervention: What Are You Going To Do & How Will You Know You Did It?
Lee Ann Jung, Univeristy of Kentucky
Participants will be introduced to an intervention planning form that can be used across disciplines to support routines-based IFSP/IEP outcomes. This process will support service area staff to be better equipped to document and implement child focused goals and child progress reporting. Participants will learn how to collect and graph data using a creative form and five types of data points.
(TheFoun)(TechExp)(Adm)(Com)
SWCH - Auditorium
F - Connecting the Dots: Successful Connections from NICU to Home
Wendy Burdo-Hartman, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Irene Mussin, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Chris Buczek, Kent County Health Department
Irene Mussin, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Chris Buczek, Kent County Health Department
This session will highlight the roles of the medical staff in Neonatal Intensive Care Units and Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS). Various screening and developmental assessments will be reviewed. Collaboration with partnering agencies, including Maternal/Infant Health Program, CSHCS, and Medicaid will be highlighted for successful dischsarge from hospitals to families' homes.
(TheFoun)(SysExp)(Think)(TechExp)(Com)
SWCH - Heritage
Trainers:
Lee Ann Jung, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
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