2021 Early On Center for Higher Education

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The Early On® Center for Higher Education, an Innovative Project of Clinton County RESA, is Michigan's new pre-service initiative to support the development of highly qualified early intervention personnel to work with infants and toddlers, birth to three with disabilities and/or special needs, and their families. The Early On Center will work with faculty to strengthen learning experiences for 2-year and 4-year college students so they are knowledgeable of Early On® Michigan and competent in their future work with families of infants and toddlers.

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February 2021

Adult-focused Child Abuse Prevention Program: Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Curriculum
February 19, 2021
Webinar

Let's Protect Initiative of Wayne County is offering an evidence-informed, adult-focused child abuse prevention program using the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children curriculum*, provided by Authorized Facilitator, Lacea Zavala, LMSW.  This effective, two and a half-hour course teaches adults simple actions that can have far-reaching, positive effects for children and is proven to increase knowledge and change behavior.     Course objectives include the following: ... More

May 2021

Early Intervention Faculty Community of Practice (CoP)
May 06, 2021
Webinar

Early Intervention Faculty Community of Practice (CoP)  This meeting is designed specifically to support faculty in the development of students in diverse disciplines whose future work will be with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families. The CoP consists of faculty, Early On Coordinators, parents, and other stakeholders that share a common interest related to supporting faculty in preparation of birth-three earl... More

Adult-focused Child Abuse Prevention Program: Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Curriculum: CANCELLED
May 14, 2021
Webinar

Let's Protect Initiative of Wayne County is offering an evidence-informed, adult-focused child abuse prevention program using the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children curriculum*, provided by Authorized FacilitatorSabrina Oviatt, MA.  This effective, two and a half -hour course teaches adults simple actions that can have far-reaching, positive effects for children and is proven to increase knowledge and change behavior.     Course objectives include the following: ... More

June 2021

Coursework Connections Webinar - Infant and Toddler Development Course Ideas
June 21, 2021
Webinar

Coursework Connections Webinar - Infant and Toddler Development Course Ideas This webinar will explore the changes made to an Infant/Toddler course (CD 210 Infant and Toddler Development) through the collaboration with a higher education grant. This course now utilizes more inclusive terminology and practices and has new content specifically related to licensing rules and regulations. Discussions will also include how this course transitioned the 2 hour a week in person lab to a virtual le... More

August 2021

Early Intervention Faculty Community of Practice (CoP)
August 10, 2021
Webinar

Early Intervention Faculty Community of Practice (CoP)  This meeting is designed specifically to support faculty in the development of students in diverse disciplines whose future work will be with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families. The CoP consists of faculty, Early On Coordinators, parents, and other stakeholders that share a common interest related to supporting faculty in preparation of birth-three earl... More

Adult-focused Child Abuse Prevention Program: Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Curriculum: CANCELLED
August 20, 2021
Webinar

Let's Protect Initiative of Wayne County is offering an evidence-informed, adult-focused child abuse prevention program using the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children curriculum*, provided by Authorized Facilitators, Lacea Zavala, LMSW and Sabrina Oviatt, MA.  This effective, two and a half -hour course teaches adults simple actions that can have far-reaching, positive effects for children and is proven to increase knowledge and change behavior.     Course objectives... More

September 2021

Michigan Early Childhood Resource Collection Webinar
September 28, 2021
Webinar

You’re invited to a free webinar to learn about a New Michigan Early Childhood Resource Collection September 28, 20211:00 pm - 2:00 pm Hosted by: Early On Center for Higher Education, Michigan Division of Early Childhood, Mi-ACCESS, Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children, and Great Start for Higher Education Participants will get access to free, evidence-based resources for supporting each and every young child and their family.

November 2021

Adult-focused Child Abuse Prevention Program: Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Curriculum
November 05, 2021
Webinar

Let's Protect Initiative of Wayne County is offering an evidence-informed, adult-focused child abuse prevention program using the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children curriculum*, provided by Authorized Facilitators, Lacea Zavala, LMSW and Sabrina Oviatt, MA.  This effective, two and a half -hour course teaches adults simple actions that can have far-reaching, positive effects for children and is proven to increase knowledge and change behavior.     Course objectives... More

December 2021

Early Intervention Faculty Community of Practice (CoP)
December 16, 2021
Webinar

Early Intervention Faculty Community of Practice (CoP)  This meeting is designed specifically to support faculty in the development of students in diverse disciplines whose future work will be with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families. The CoP consists of faculty, Early On Coordinators, parents, and other stakeholders that share a common interest related to supporting faculty in preparation of birth-three earl... More