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Online registration for the Early On Conference is now closed. If you would still like to register please contact EOT&TA at 1-866-334-5437.

EOT&TA is thrilled that interest in this conference is so high. The conference is filled to capacity; EOT&TA regrets to inform you that we are no longer accepting registrations. If you would like to join the waiting list, please click the link below. Early On^® Training and Technical Assistance 3rd Annual Conference May 13 -14, 2004 Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI “Understanding Development: Making a Difference for Children in Early On” Come join us f... More

Examining Our Practice: Looking At New Ways to Support Families Come join us for an educational, enlightening, and enjoyable conference. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Harvey Karp, a nationally renowned pediatrician, child development specialist, and author of The Happiest Baby on the Block. Come to gain effective and valuable information on strengthening children's opportunity for development. The conference will provide participants with: • Opportunities to network with professionals and pa... More

"When we think differently, we'll act differently." Adopting this paradigm can lead to a positive new way of thinking and talking for everyone. Like gender, ethnicity and other traits, disability is a natural part of life. If you're ready to make "Progress Toward Outcomes" you won't want to miss our keynote speaker. Kathie Snow is enthusiastic, positive, and passionate about ensuring children are fully included in their homes and communities. She is the author of Disability is ... More

Come join us this spring for an educational, enlightening, and enjoyable conference. There will be presentations on: Autism Speech & Communication Support Failure to Thrive Working with Migrant Families Low-Tech Assistive Devices Debbie Lively, Professor at Saginaw Valley State University, will present her keynote, “Meeting the Needs of Families through Teamwork.” Gain new insights, fresh ideas, and a renewed team spirit for your work with families and colleagu... More

Early On^® Training and Technical Assistance (EOT&TA) has planned an uplifting day just for you! Come join us, for a relaxing day with your peers. This day will be your chance to interact with and receive updates from staff at Michigan Department of Education, Wayne State University, the Continuous Improvement Monitoring System (CIMS), Data Collection, EOT&TA, and Early On Public Awareness. Some of the topics we will be discussing are: The state's system of General Supervisi... More

2008 Early On^® Annual Conference: Rockin' Your Practice C'mon Everybody to the Banks of the Red Cedar in the Heart of East Lansing Headlining the Main Stage: Lee Ann Jung, Ph.D., University of Kentucky, performing Enhancing Strategies for Children Eligible for "Part C Only" Featuring Hot Sessions: Necessary Boundaries Interpreter Culture Whenever, wherever Learning Making the Connection to Foster Care Acknowledging Generational Differences Met... More

We are pleased to announce that the chefs for the Early On^® Conference have cooked up a Pre-Conference Day just for Early On Coordinators. We anticipate a savory menu of agenda topics that includes information about Early On eligibility, Re-Imagining Early On, and the latest updates from our system's Grantees. The Marriott will honor the same room rate (pending availability) for the night of November 3, 2009, as is being offered for the Early On Conference.

Click here to download the conference brochure. PDF(4.7Mb) Our Featured Chef: Larry Edelman Larry Edelman is a Senior Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Denver. He is a consultant to Part C Lead Agencies in numerous states and works on initiatives related to early intervention supports and services, child outcomes measurement systems and the use of technology. Keynote: Key Practices for Early Intervention Supports and Services Breakout Sess... More

Agenda items will include: Research on Supporting Family Outcomes Current state initiatives underway regarding Family Outcomes Round table discussion with peers Early On Updates from MDE Fun recognition of new Early On Coordinators Featured presenters include: Vanessa Winborne, Michigan Department of Education Charo Hulleza, Wayne State University Sherri Boyd, Michigan Alliance for Families Carol Spaman, Early On Training and Technical Assistance A light contine... More

Keynoter: Clarissa Willis Clarissa holds a Ph.D. in early childhood special education and a master's degree in speech-language pathology. She has directed projects including: Tennessee's Early Intervention System (First District), The East Tennessee Autism Training Project, The Tennessee Preschool Literacy Project and Expanding Horizons Early Intervention Project. She has authored fi ve books on topics including autism spectrum disorder, inclusive learning environments and teaching young... More

Early On Coordinators are invited to the 2011 Pre-Conference to the Early On Annual Conference.  This day is designed with you in mind!  Featured presenters and topics will include:  Michigan Department of Education Updates from Vanessa Winborne, State Coordinator for Part C;Grant recipients for eIFSP development, Cherie Fila, Early On Coordinator from Dickinson-Iron and Kristi Carambula, Early On Coordinator from Kalamazoo;Grant recipient for Peer Navigator/Climb to the Top, Sa... More

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 Spe... More

Early On Coordinators are invited to the 2012 Pre-Conference at the Early On Annual Conference.  This day is designed with you in mind!  Featured presenters and topics will include:Transition from Early On into Michigan Special Education/Part B, a panel discussion featuring 3 different service area models;    Michigan Department of Education Updates from Vanessa Winborne, State Coordinator for Part C;Presentation by Kristi Carambula, Early On Coordinator from Kalamazoo... More

It's time to:  Renovate our Practices! Registration is now available for the 2012 Early On Annual Conference! This year's conference will be held in Kalamazoo at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites on November 8 & 9. We are excited about our featured architects M'Lisa Shelden, PhD, PT and Dathan Rush EdD, CCC-SLP who promise to use their humor and their experience to renew and expand upon current practices as well as opportunities to build new strategies for supporting families with i... More

New This Year!The Preconference to the 2013 Early On Conference offers four full day sessions to choose from - each is designed to enhance the early interventionists' knowledge and provide support to their daily work.Sessions include:Primary Service Provider Model:  From Referral to TransitionI'm Not A Social Worker!  Why am I Expected to be One?At Home with Music:  Strengthen the Family Bond through Music, Movement and LiteratureHow Early Attachment Impacts Toddler Behavior &am... More

With record numbers of participants, the conference has reached capacity and registration is closed.  EOT&TA is maintaining a waiting list and will pull from that if there are cancellations.  Presentation materials will be posted after the conference.  We apologize for any inconvenience. This year's conference, The Art of Early Intervention, offers opportunities for personnel to build upon the foundation of their practices in areas including: autism spectrum d... More

The Pre-Conference to the 2015 Early On Conference offers four full day sessions to choose from - each is designed to enhance the early interventionists' knowledge and provide support to their daily work. Sessions include: Using a Primary Service Provider (PSP) Approach to Teaming I'm Not a Social Worker!  Why am I Expected to be One? The Stacking Model: How Feeding Disorders Develop A Reflective Approach to Supporting Infant /Toddler Social and Emotional Health Register early an... More

This year’s conference, Everyday Heroes and Quality Practices: The Power of Early Intervention offers opportunities for early intervention personnel to consider the foundation of quality practices in many areas of early intervention, including: building the capacity of parents to support positive social-emotional outcomes, using a Primary Service Provider approach, support for roles as providers, feeding, autism, infant brains and language acquisition, trauma, hearing loss, routines-base... More

The Pre-Conference to the 2017 Early On Conference offers Five full day sessions to choose from - each is designed to enhance the early interventionists' knowledge and provide support to their daily work. Sessions include: Parenting in the Kitchen: Home Strategies for Families in Feeding Therapy 0-3 Communication From A to Z Putting Humpty Together Again - Working with Young Children in Foster Care An Invitation for Self-Care Increasing Learning Opportunities and Engagement Register ... More

This year’s conference, Fill Your Bucket: Connect, Strengthen and Reflect, offers opportunities for early intervention personnel to consider the foundation of quality practices in many areas of early intervention, including: building the capacity of parents to support positive social-emotional outcomes, support for roles as providers, feeding, autism, infant brains and language acquisition, trauma, hearing loss, and much more. A variety of sessions are offered that meet the needs of provid... More

Listen to experts share powerful knowledge on the latest information, strategies and resources related to early intervention. Topics vary across all (6) sessions, proving to offer something of interest to all! Mindfulness for Self-Care Presented by Rita Benn Supporting Attachment Between Parents & Infants/Young Children: Presented by June Hall Becoming A Successful Coach: Rationale, Implementation & Refinement Presented by Sarah N. Douglas Coaching Parents during Early Communicat... More

Conference Registration is Closed We've reached our capacity! There are still openings for the 1 day Pre-Conference that has several wonderful sessions to choose from. This year's program, Learn Big, Care Boldly, Pass It On!, offers opportunities for early intervention personnel to consider evidence-based and best practices in many areas of early intervention. Topics include: building the capacity of parents to support positive social-emotional outcomes, using a coaching approach, support for ... More

We are excited to offer The 2021 Virtual Early On Conference: Strong Foundations for the Future of Early Intervention, offering participants three days of engaging sessions by renowned Michigan and national speakers. See the program to the right and the full agenda linked below for more information. Follow the Register link at the end of the page. After you have completed your selection of sessions, you will receive confirmation of your registration. An email with the links to each of your ch... More

The full day Early On Michigan Pre-Conference sessions offer participants an opportunity to dig deeper into topics such as staff wellbeing, early intervention practice, equity in early intervention, secondary trauma, and parent-child interactions.   Pre-Conference Rates: By October 7: $100.00; Student/LICC Parent: $50.00 After October 7: $130.00; Student/LICC Parent: $50.00 Applying for Discounted Rates: Full-time Students who wish to attend and receive the discounted rate must pr... More

Conference Registration is closed We have reached our capacity!  There are still openings for the 1 Day Pre-Conference. The 2022 Early On Michigan Conference: The Music of Early Intervention: Rock, Rattle, and Roll! 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 i... More

This course provides an overview of autism traits in young children, a discussion of racial and gender disparities in autism diagnosis, along with strategies for providingstrengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming services to autistic children and their families. The strategies addressed in this course are not focused on establishingcompliance or fixing deficits identified on standardized tests, but rather on helping autistic children learn and develop new skills through meaningful interactions w... More

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

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

During this 5-part webinar series, early intervention (EI) service providers, service coordinators, and leaders will be actively engaged in interactive conversations designed to build awareness of EI service delivery as a “practice” requiring reflection and ongoing professional growth. A balanced perspective to facilitating learning for both caregivers and children during visits will be at the heart of all discussions. We will get grounded in the fundamentals of EI practice, explore ... More