2024 Upcoming Scheduled Trainings

September 2024

Key Components of Early On
September 13, 2024
Webinar

This training will provide an informative overview of the foundational aspects of Early On and is a complement to the required Essentials of Early On modules. It will support understanding of IDEA requirements and the Early On Michigan Part C of IDEA State Plan while giving opportunities to reflect on local policies and processes.  SCECHs will be available to those who supply a PIC number when they register for the training, participate for the entire training duration,... More

Electronic System Orientation for Administrators
September 23, 2024
Webinar

This 45 minute virtual training is for Community Mental Health administrators who supervise staff or contract staff who work with infants, young children, aged birth to 47 months in a variety of services/programs (Home-based Services, Infant Mental Health, Assessment, etc.) The training will guide administrators in using the web-based application to enter new users, run real-time reports to monitor the completion of DECA ratings, and pre-post outcomes. There will be time for&... More

DECA 0-6 Combined
September 24, 2024
Webinar

In this 180-minute virtual training, participants will: Describe the development and psychometrics of the assessment tools, Learn how to administer and interpret the assessments, including analysis and advanced interpretation, and Gain experience in using the assessments as tools to guide professionals and families in developing strength-based and intentional plans to reduce challenging behavior and increase social and emotional skills in young children effectively and r... More

DECA 0-6 Combined
September 25, 2024
Webinar

In this 180-minute virtual training, participants will: Describe the development and psychometrics of the assessment tools, Learn how to administer and interpret the assessments, including analysis and advanced interpretation, and Gain experience in using the assessments as tools to guide professionals and families in developing strength-based and intentional plans to reduce challenging behavior and increase social and emotional skills in young children effectively and r... More

Early On Data Webinar
September 26, 2024
Webinar

Fall 2024 Early On Data Webinar with Colleen O'Connor, Early On Consultant and IDEA Part C Data Manager at the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). If you have problems connecting to the webinar please call (866) 334-5437. This webinar is being recorded and will be posted in "News and Notes" at a later date. The PowerPoint will be emailed after the webinar to registered participants.

Virtual Parent Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO) Training: FULL
September 26, 2024
Webinar

We are offering PICCOLO Interventions on September 27, 2024. We have found it helpful for staff to attend both trainings but it is not mandatory to attend both to use the PICCOLO Assessment. The PICCOLO is a checklist of 29 observable behaviors in 4 domains.  It is reliable, valid, easy to learn and practical to use. The PICCOLO is a tool that can be used to assess strengths, reveal needs, and monitor change.  In this training participants will learn about the 4 domains of the PI... More

Virtual Child Outcomes Birth to Five (0-5): Early On & Preschool Special Education Training - Wayne County Personnel Only
September 27, 2024
Webinar

This virtual training is designed to assist personnel in understanding the federal and state requirements regarding Child Outcomes and the associated SPP/APR Indicators for C-3 (ages 0-3) and B-7 (ages 3-5).   Participants will be presented with information about the origins of the outcomes and the overarching goal as well as the three global outcomes. Information and practice will also be provided regarding the skills and information needed to accurately collect a... More

Virtual Using the PICCOLO with families to Guide Interventions and Treatment Approaches
September 27, 2024
Webinar

There will be a Virtual PICCOLO Training on September 26, 2024. that you can attend to prepare you for this training. This training takes the use of the PICCOLO to that next level as we will discuss how to enhance your use of the PICCOLO with families. Training will include: how to introduce use of the PICCOLO with families ways to process PICCOLO feedback with families developing intervention strategies using PICCOLO results through the Bridging technique using the PICCOLO to evaluate a... More

Electronic System Orientation for Administrators
September 30, 2024
Webinar

This 45 minute virtual training is for Community Mental Health administrators who supervise staff or contract staff who work with infants, young children, aged birth to 47 months in a variety of services/programs (Home-based Services, Infant Mental Health, Assessment, etc.) The training will guide administrators in using the web-based application to enter new users, run real-time reports to monitor the completion of DECA ratings, and pre-post outcomes. There will be time for&... More

October 2024

IDA Practicum-Module 2 Virtual
October 15, 2024
Webinar

IDA Practicum Module 2: Module two is offered in a five hour interactive Zoom training and will focus on the application of knowledge gained in section one of the Module 1 on-line training. It is required to have completed the on-line prerequisite material before registering for Module 2 IDA Practicum.  Once registered for the Practicum participants will receive an email with materials to support this training/module.

Caregiver Coaching in Routines Based Home Visiting--On Site: Jackson ISD Staff Only
October 16, 2024
TBD

This training will focus on Caregiver coaching in a routines based home visiting model.  We will discuss a clear definition of caregiver coaching and delve into the 5 characteristics of coaching.  Participants will discover ways to promote parent parent participation in ways that are based on the child's interest and the child's/family's routines.  We will discuss the 3 parts of the coaching visit:  1) Between Visits, 2) During the Visit, and 3) After Visit Plan.  And la... More

Virtual Child Outcomes Birth to Five (0-5): Early On & Preschool Special Education Training
October 23, 2024
Webinar

This virtual training is designed to assist personnel in understanding the federal and state requirements regarding Child Outcomes and the associated SPP/APR Indicators for C-3 (ages 0-3) and B-7 (ages 3-5).   Participants will be presented with information about the origins of the outcomes and the overarching goal as well as the three global outcomes. Information and practice will also be provided regarding the skills and information needed to accurately collect a... More

Combined Early On and Preschool Special Education Updates
October 30, 2024
Webinar

This call is an opportunity to share emerging guidance and system updates from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Early On and Preschool Special Education will be presenting together during this session.

Using Routines as a Foundation for Assessment and Intervention--On Site, Van Buren ISD
October 30, 2024
Van Buren ISD, Lawrence

This session will focus on using the child's and family's routines as the foundation of early intervention.  There are three distinct times that routines can be targeted:  1)while gathering assessment information 2) while formulating IFSP Outcomes and 3) while using intervention strategies.  Participants will leave this session feeling confident in understanding why it is important to use a routines base model of assessment and intervention. This is an in-person training for Van ... More

Using Routines as a Foundation for Assessment and Intervention--On Site, Berrien RESA Staff only
October 31, 2024
Berrien RESA, Berrien Springs

This session will focus on using the child's and family's routines as the foundation of early intervention.  There are three distinct times that routines can be targeted:  1)while gathering assessment information 2) while formulating IFSP Outcomes and 3) while using intervention strategies.  Participants will leave this session feeling confident in understanding why it is important to use a routines base model of assessment and intervention. This is an in-person training for Berr... More

November 2024

2024 Early On Pre-Conference
November 12, 2024
Grand Traverse Resort, Acme

The 2024 Early On Michigan Pre-Conference offers both morning and afternoon half-day sessions. Participants will have an opportunity to dig deeper into topics such as neurodiversity affirming sensory strategies, early intervention practice, equity in early intervention, inclusive play environments, responsive caregiving and parent-child interactions and more!     Pre-Conference Rates: By October 4: $180.00; Student/LICC Parent: $50.00 After October 4: $230.00; Student/LICC... More

2024 Early On Conference - Ripples to Waves: The Power of Early Intervention
November 13-14, 2024
Grand Traverse Resort, Acme

The 2024 Early On Michigan Conference: Ripples to Waves: The Power of Early Intervention offers over 35 opportunities for families, early intervention personnel, administrators and faculty to consider evidence-based and best practices in many areas of early intervention.  Topics include infant brain development, language acquisition, feeding, routines-based intervention, trauma, autism, hearing loss, and much more!  This year's program provides many opportunities to learn new strateg... More

Early On Eligibility Determination: On Site, St. Clair County RESA Staff Only
November 20, 2024
TBD

This training will focus on the Early On evaluation process, specifically the decisions involved in the determination of eligibility.  Participants will become more familiar with eligibility determination for Early On only as well as Early On with Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE).  The guidance documents that have been created to support decisions around determining MMSE eligibility will be reviewed.  These documents include guidance for the following MMSE eligibility c... More

Exploring the Help Me Grow/Build Up Pilot Opportunity Webinar - Cohort 2
November 22, 2024
Webinar

Join us for this opportunity to learn about becoming part of this Help Me Grow pilot initiative, funded by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education, as a partner to Build Up.  More information may be found on the Help Me Grow website here: https://www.helpmegrow-mi.org/pilot.

December 2024

Caregiver Coaching in Routines Based Home Visiting--On Site: Van Buren ISD staff only
December 11, 2024
Van Buren ISD, Lawrence

This training will focus on Caregiver coaching in a routines based home visiting model.  We will discuss a clear definition of caregiver coaching and delve into the 5 characteristics of coaching.  Participants will discover ways to promote parent parent participation in ways that are based on the child's interest and the child's/family's routines.  We will discuss the 3 parts of the coaching visit:  1) Between Visits, 2) During the Visit, and 3) After Visit Plan.  And la... More

January 2025

Virtual Child Outcomes Birth to Five (0-5): Early On & Preschool Special Education Training - Wayne County Personnel Only
January 27, 2025
Webinar

This virtual training is designed to assist personnel in understanding the federal and state requirements regarding Child Outcomes and the associated SPP/APR Indicators for C-3 (ages 0-3) and B-7 (ages 3-5).   Participants will be presented with information about the origins of the outcomes and the overarching goal as well as the three global outcomes. Information and practice will also be provided regarding the skills and information needed to accurately collect a... More

Parent Engagement on Committees: More Than Filling a Seat
January 30, 2025
Webinar

Family and professional partnerships are at the center of effective early intervention. Michigan’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) members and Michigan Alliance for Families have partnered to share information on recruiting, retaining, and valuing family representatives on committees. We will explore the importance of having the parent voice represented and how to support and develop leadership skills in parent members.  Tools will be introduced for recruiting parents to parti... More

February 2025

Combined Early On and Preschool Special Education Updates
February 07, 2025
Webinar

This call is an opportunity to share emerging guidance and system updates from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Early On and Preschool Special Education will be presenting together during this session.

May 2025

Combined Early On and Preschool Special Education Updates
May 02, 2025
Webinar

This call is an opportunity to share emerging guidance and system updates from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Early On and Preschool Special Education will be presenting together during this session.