2024 Scheduled Trainings
January 2024
January 08, 2024
Calhoun ISD - Gifford Schultz Building, Marshall
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 Calh... More
January 12, 2024
Webinar
Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists: This meeting is designed specifically to support early interventionists in Michigan whose work is with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families. We will share experiences, ideas, tools, and resources helpful in the field of Early Intervention. The topic of this session will be ASD: Evaluation and Neurodiversity.
January 17, 2024
Webinar
This more in-depth virtual training is geared to clinicians and practitioners who are new to assessment processes or who want a deeper dive into the theory and application of this tool. In this training participants will: Learn about resilience theory and protective factors central to supporting resilience for infants, toddlers, and children aged 0-6. Learn how to administer, score, and summarize results of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment. Discuss how these results can be used to s... More
January 17, 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
January 19, 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
January 19, 2024
Webinar
We are offering PICCOLO Interventions on January 26, 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 PICC... More
January 24, 2024
Van Buren Tech, Lawrence
This session 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 ca... More
January 26, 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
January 26, 2024
Webinar
There will be a Virtual PICCOLO Training on January 19, 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 and... More
January 29, 2024
Webinar
This call is an opportunity to share emerging guidance and system updates from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). Early On and Preschool Special Education will be presenting together during this session.
January 31, 2024
Webinar
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice (CoP) will be held virtually. It is intended to encompass the geographic area of Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan, however, you may sign up for any CoP date that best fits your schedule. This meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for the implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Communiti... More
February 2024
February 01, 2024
Webinar
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice (CoP) will be held virtually. It is intended to encompass the geographic area of South Central, however, you may sign up for any CoP date that best fits your schedule. This meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for the implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Communities of Practice provide d... More
February 02, 2024
Webinar
In this live, 120-minute virtual training participants will: Describe the development and psychometrics of the DECA-C Learn how to effectively administer and interpret the DECA-C, including analysis and advanced interpretation Gain experience in using the DECA-C as a tool 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 * For MDHHS DECA PIHPs/CMHSPs raters this ... More
February 02, 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.
February 05, 2024
Webinar
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice (CoP) will be held virtually. It is intended to encompass the geographic area of West Michigan, however, you may sign up for any CoP date that best fits your schedule. This meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for the implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Communities of Practice provide d... More
February 06, 2024
Webinar
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice (CoP) will be held virtually. It is intended to encompass the geographic area of East/South Central, however, you may sign up for any CoP date that best fits your schedule. This meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for the implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Communities of Practice prov... More
February 07, 2024
Webinar
The Massie Campbell ADS is an observational tool that is scored by the clinician after a “brief” observation during a home visit. The Massie Campbell ADS is a scale using 6 basic attachment modalities that provides indicators of mother/father/caregiver attachment. The scale helps to screens for conditions as diverse as lack of infant responsiveness in autism or parental avoidance in child neglect. The scale is designed for infants and toddlers (birth to 18 mon... More
February 09, 2024
TBD
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 Sagi... More
February 12, 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.
February 22, 2024
Webinar
The DECA Infant Toddler Program is a strength-based assessment and planning system for children ages 4 weeks up to 36 months. Based on resilience theory, this comprehensive system is made up of a 5 step approach designed to support early childhood teachers, mental health professionals, home visitors and families in their goal of helping children develop healthy social/emotional skills and reduce challenging behaviors. Central to the DECA I/T Program is the DECA, a standardized, strength-bas... More
February 26-28, 2024
Hayes Building, Hillsdale
This training focuses on effectively using the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) to assess and promote effective inclusive practices within the general education PreK setting. The ICP was developed by Elena P. Soukakou and is now available through Brooks Publishing. This training is available to those who have participated in the Inclusion Builders initiative. Participants will take part in a two-and-a-half-day training. The first day will consist of a half-day overview of the tool ... More
February 27, 2024
Webinar
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 prior to the webinar to registered participants.
March 2024
March 08, 2024
Webinar
Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists: This meeting is designed specifically to support early interventionists in Michigan whose work is with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families. We will share experiences, ideas, tools, and resources helpful in the field of Early Intervention. The topic of this session will be Coaching and Teaming in Early Intervention.
March 12, 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
March 12, 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
March 12, 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
March 14, 2024
Webinar
This more in-depth virtual training is geared to clinicians and practitioners who are new to assessment processes or who want a deeper dive into the theory and application of this tool. In this training participants will: Learn about resilience theory and protective factors central to supporting resilience for infants, toddlers, and children aged 0-6. Learn how to administer, score, and summarize results of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment. Discuss how these results can be used to s... More
March 14, 2024
Webinar
This more in-depth virtual training is geared to clinicians and practitioners who are new to assessment processes or who want a deeper dive into the theory and application of this tool. In this training participants will: Learn about resilience theory and protective factors central to supporting infant and toddler resilience, Learn how to administer, score, and summarize results of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for infants and toddlers. Discuss how these results can be used to su... More
April 2024
April 09, 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.
April 11, 2024
Webinar
This meeting is designed specifically to support all personnel responsible for Child Find activities whose work includes identifying and evaluating children, birth through age five, with delays and or/disabilities and their families. This discussion will provide the opportunity to learn from each other about what's happening in Child Find in your area (consider referral numbers, capacity to evaluate and provide services, etc.), what strategies you are using to address personnel shortages, ... More
April 12, 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
April 12, 2024
Webinar
We are offering PICCOLO Interventions on April 19, 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 PICCOL... More
April 15, 2024
Tuscola ISD, Caro
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 Tusc... More
April 16, 2024
Webinar
This Build Up Intake Training for MiEarlyChildhood.org is for Help Me Grow/Build Up Pilot sites only. This is a required training for the person(s) in your ISD that will be responsible for receiving Special Education Build Up Inquiries from our care coordinators. This is optional for anyone else in your ISD who is interested. This session will be repeated on two other dates: Monday April 22 from 11:00-12:00pm Tuesday April 23 from 9:00-10:00am
April 16, 2024
Webinar
The Deveraux Early Childhood Assessment for Infants/Toddlers (DECA) was identified as a tool to assist service providers in implementing effective social emotional relationship-based supports for families. The DECA is a standardized, strength-based assessment of child protective factors including attachment, initiative, and self-regulation. It consists of a questionnaire completed by the family or caregiver. The assessment data is entered into the e-DECA system and if the child scores below his/... More
April 19, 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
April 19, 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
April 19, 2024
Webinar
There will be a Virtual PICCOLO Training on April 12, 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 and d... More
April 22, 2024
Webinar
This Build Up Intake Training for MiEarlyChildhood.org is for Help Me Grow/Build Up Pilot sites only. This is a required training for the person(s) in your ISD that will be responsible for receiving Special Education Build Up Inquiries from our care coordinators. This is optional for anyone else in your ISD who is interested. This session will be repeated on two other dates: Tuesday April 16 from 1:00-2:00pm Tuesday April 23 from 9:00-10:00am
April 22, 2024
Genesee ISD Special Education Services, Flint
The 2024 System Updates for Early On Coordinators will be offered in-person, in 4 different locations across the state. We will bring together Early On Coordinators, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential-Early On Consultants, and Early On Training and Technical Assistance, to provide information, discuss current topics and share resources. An agenda of topics will be posted at a later date.
April 23, 2024
Webinar
This Build Up Intake Training for MiEarlyChildhood.org is for Help Me Grow/Build Up Pilot sites only. This is a required training for the person(s) in your ISD that will be responsible for receiving Special Education Build Up Inquiries from our care coordinators. This is optional for anyone else in your ISD who is interested. This session will be repeated on two other dates: Tuesday April 16 from 1:00-2:00pm Monday April 22 from 11:00-12:00pm
April 24, 2024
Clare-Gladwin RESD, Clare
The 2024 System Updates for Early On Coordinators will be offered in-person, in 4 different locations across the state. We will bring together Early On Coordinators, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential-Early On Consultants, and Early On Training and Technical Assistance, to provide information, discuss current topics and share resources. An agenda of topics will be posted at a later date.
April 24, 2024
Webinar
This training will be held in-person and 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 a... More
April 26, 2024
TBD
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 St. ... More
April 29, 2024
Webinar
This call is an opportunity to share emerging guidance and system updates from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). Early On and Preschool Special Education will be presenting together during this session.
April 30, 2024
Kent Co. Early On, Grand Rapids
The 2024 System Updates for Early On Coordinators will be offered in-person, in 4 different locations across the state. We will bring together Early On Coordinators, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential-Early On Consultants, and Early On Training and Technical Assistance, to provide information, discuss current topics and share resources. An agenda of topics will be posted at a later date.
May 2024
May 02, 2024
Webinar
This more in-depth virtual training is geared to clinicians and practitioners who are new to assessment processes or who want a deeper dive into the theory and application of this tool. In this training participants will: Learn about resilience theory and protective factors central to supporting resilience for infants, toddlers, and children aged 0-6 years. Learn how to administer, score, and summarize results of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment. Discuss how these results can be use... More
May 10, 2024
Webinar
Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists: This meeting is designed specifically to support early interventionists in Michigan whose work is with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families. We will share experiences, ideas, tools, and resources helpful in the field of Early Intervention. The topic of this session will be Team Culture and Climate.
May 10, 2024
Cheb-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD, Indian River
This meeting 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 ca... More
May 14, 2024
Marquette-Alger RESA, Marquette
This session 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 ca... More
May 14, 2024
Marquette-Alger RESA, Marquette
The 2024 System Updates for Early On Coordinators will be offered in-person, in 4 different locations across the state. We will bring together Early On Coordinators, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential-Early On Consultants, and Early On Training and Technical Assistance, to provide information, discuss current topics and share resources. An agenda of topics will be posted at a later date.
May 15, 2024
TBD
This session 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 ca... More
May 16, 2024
Delta-Schoolcraft ISD, Escanaba
This session 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 ca... More
May 16, 2024
Delta-Schoolcraft ISD, Escanaba
This in-person 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... More
May 21, 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
June 2024
June 11, 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
June 11, 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
June 14, 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
June 14, 2024
Webinar
The Massie Campbell ADS is an observational tool that is scored by the clinician after a “brief” observation during a home visit. The Massie Campbell ADS is a scale using 6 basic attachment modalities that provides indicators of mother/father/caregiver attachment. The scale helps to screens for conditions as diverse as lack of infant responsiveness in autism or parental avoidance in child neglect. The scale is designed for infants and toddlers (birth to 18 mon... More
June 17, 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
June 20, 2024
Webinar
This Early On Data webinar will cover the following topics: Numerical results from the Spring 2024 collection Information on how to use the to-be-sent targeted emails based on the Spring 2024 MSDS submission Potential wisdom for use of the End of Year "Reopen Window" Explanation of the Services sections in the Data Profiles Questions and Answers If you have problems connecting to the webinar please call (866) 334-5437. This webinar is being recorded and will be posted in "News an... More
June 25, 2024
Webinar
This is a live, 2 hour virtual training that provides a combined DECA-I/T and DECA Clinical refresher for those implementing one or both of these tools in their day to day practices. Main elements of the tool and new case studies are used to help participants dialogue and reflect to ensure DECA tools are being implemented with fidelity. Participants are required to have been trained in the DECA I/T and/or DECA Clinical by a certified trainer (MI’s Julie Helmer or Mary Mackrain or a Devereu... More
July 2024
July 25, 2024
Webinar
In this live, 120-minute virtual training participants will: Describe the development and psychometrics of the DECA-C Learn how to effectively administer and interpret the DECA-C, including analysis and advanced interpretation Gain experience in using the DECA-C as a tool 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 * For MDHHS DECA PIHPs/CMHSPs raters this ... More
August 2024
August 02, 2024
Webinar
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice (CoP) will be held virtually. It is intended to encompass the geographic area of Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan, however, you may sign up for any CoP date that best fits your schedule. This meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for the implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Communiti... More
August 05, 2024
Webinar
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice (CoP) will be held virtually. It is intended to encompass the geographic area of Eastern and South Central, however, you may sign up for any CoP date that best fits your schedule. This meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for the implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Communities of Practi... More
August 05, 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
August 05, 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
August 06, 2024
Webinar
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice (CoP) will be held virtually. It is intended to encompass the geographic area of South West and West Michigan, however, you may sign up for any CoP date that best fits your schedule. This meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for the implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Communities of Pra... More
August 08, 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.
August 12, 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
August 13, 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
August 19, 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
August 26, 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
August 26, 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
August 27, 2024
Webinar
This more in-depth virtual training is geared to clinicians and practitioners who are new to assessment processes or who want a deeper dive into the theory and application of this tool. In this training participants will: Learn about resilience theory and protective factors central to supporting resilience for infants, toddlers, and children aged 0-6. Learn how to administer, score, and summarize results of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment. Discuss how these results can be used to s... More
August 29, 2024
Southridge Center, Charlotte
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
August 29, 2024
Southridge Center, Charlotte
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 Eato... More
August 29, 2024
Webinar
The Massie Campbell ADS is an observational tool that is scored by the clinician after a “brief” observation during a home visit. The Massie Campbell ADS is a scale using 6 basic attachment modalities that provides indicators of mother/father/caregiver attachment. The scale helps to screens for conditions as diverse as lack of infant responsiveness in autism or parental avoidance in child neglect. The scale is designed for infants and toddlers (birth to 18 mon... More
September 2024
September 06, 2024
Webinar
This is a live, 2 hour virtual training that provides a combined DECA-I/T and DECA Clinical refresher for those implementing one or both of these tools in their day to day practices. Main elements of the tool and new case studies are used to help participants dialogue and reflect to ensure DECA tools are being implemented with fidelity. Participants are required to have been trained in the DECA I/T and/or DECA Clinical by a certified trainer (MI’s Julie Helmer or Mary Mackrain or a Devereu... More
September 06, 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
September 09, 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
September 10, 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
September 12, 2024
Webinar
This meeting is designed specifically to support all personnel responsible for Child Find activities whose work includes identifying and evaluating children, birth through age five, with delays and or/disabilities and their families. This discussion will provide the opportunity to learn from each other about what's happening in Child Find in your area (consider referral numbers, capacity to evaluate and provide services, etc.), what strategies you are using to address personnel shortages, ... More
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
October 22, 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
October 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
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
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.
October 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 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
October 31, 2024
Webinar
From 2022 to 2024, MDE/MiLEAP collaborated with Wayne State University, Office of Innovative Projects/CCRESA and a core planning group consisting of family members, providers, supervisors, and community partners to examine the Early On system through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. During this webinar we will share insights from the study, reveal key findings, and discuss strategies to enhance the Early On system.
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
November 05, 2024
Detroit Public Schools, Detroit
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
November 07, 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
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
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
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
November 22, 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
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
December 02, 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
December 05, 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
December 09, 2024
Highland Pines School , Caro
This in person training is geared for users of the IDA evaluation tool. This is a refresher course that looks at the process of the IDA, application, scoring, interpretation and other questions and issues that arise during the use of the IDA. Participants are to bring their questions and concerns, along with their administration manual. Review of individual items and presentation will be addressed. This training is recommended for professionals who have worked with the IDA for ... More
December 10, 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
December 12, 2024
Webinar
Join us for an open help session where you can receive personalized support for any questions or challenges you may have while using Miearlychildhood.org. Whether you're a new user or familiar with the platform, this session is designed to provide hands-on guidance, troubleshooting, and answers to any inquiries.
December 13, 2024
Webinar
Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists: This meeting is designed specifically to support early interventionists in Michigan whose work is with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families. We will share experiences, ideas, tools, and resources helpful in the field of Early Intervention. The topic of this session will be AAC in Early Intervention.