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The changes occurring for GSRP offer a unique opportunity to bring together GSRP Consultants from MDE, Early Childhood Contacts (ECC) from ISDs and Early Childhood Specialists (ECS) from Formula and Competitive grantees. Explore ways to create a team approach to GSRP quality enhancement. Learn more about the added value of the online PQA and other topics that effect program quality.Questions regarding this training can be answered by calling: 517-335-4092

The changes occurring for GSRP offer a unique opportunity to bring together GSRP Consultants from MDE, Early Childhood Contacts (ECC) from ISDs and Early Childhood Specialists (ECS) from Formula and Competitive grantees. Explore ways to create a team approach to GSRP quality enhancement. Learn more about the added value of the online PQA and other topics that effect program quality.Questions regarding this training can be answered by calling: 517-335-4092

The changes occurring for GSRP offer a unique opportunity to bring together GSRP Consultants from MDE, Early Childhood Contacts (ECC) from ISDs and Early Childhood Specialists (ECS) from Formula and Competitive grantees. Explore ways to create a team approach to GSRP quality enhancement. Learn more about the added value of the online PQA and other topics that effect program quality.Questions regarding this training can be answered by calling: 517-335-4092

The changes occurring for GSRP offer a unique opportunity to bring together GSRP Consultants from MDE, Early Childhood Contacts (ECC) from ISDs and Early Childhood Specialists (ECS) from Formula and Competitive grantees. Explore ways to create a team approach to GSRP quality enhancement. Learn more about the added value of the online PQA and other topics that effect program quality.Questions regarding this training can be answered by calling: 517-335-4092

The changes occurring for GSRP offer a unique opportunity to bring together GSRP Consultants from MDE, Early Childhood Contacts (ECC) from ISDs and Early Childhood Specialists (ECS) from Formula and Competitive grantees. Explore ways to create a team approach to GSRP quality enhancement. Learn more about the added value of the online PQA and other topics that effect program quality.Questions regarding this training can be answered by calling: 517-335-4092

The changes occurring for GSRP offer a unique opportunity to bring together GSRP Consultants from MDE, Early Childhood Contacts (ECC) from ISDs and Early Childhood Specialists (ECS) from Formula and Competitive grantees. Explore ways to create a team approach to GSRP quality enhancement. Learn more about the added value of the online PQA and other topics that effect program quality.Questions regarding this training can be answered by calling: 517-335-4092

The changes occurring for GSRP offer a unique opportunity to bring together GSRP Consultants from MDE, Early Childhood Contacts (ECC) from ISDs and Early Childhood Specialists (ECS) from Formula and Competitive grantees. Explore ways to create a team approach to GSRP quality enhancement. Learn more about the added value of the online PQA and other topics that effect program quality.Questions regarding this training can be answered by calling: 517-335-4092.Click here to view a map to Wayne RESA... More

This training is designed for Early Childhood Specialists of the Great Start Readiness Programs and Head Start Education Managers.  Effective ways to coach teaching teams will be shared.  Participants will explore current work in coaching teaching teams, specific coaching activities, the interplay between teacher's motivation and understanding and how coaching and the observation/feedback process work hand-in-hand.   SCHECHs being offered:  5

Three GSRP Early Childhood Contacts will share successes about local processes to select and strengthen GSRP partnerships. Webinar Connection: This is a phone and computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Phone: Dial 1-866-502-8312 and enter the passcode 864559 when prompted. Computer: Click here to connect or test your connection to the webinar. Click "Enter as Guest" Type your name Click "Enter Room"   If you have problems connecting to the webinar please c... More

Moving Ahead Together III For GSRP Early Childhood Contacts and Business Office Representatives Tuesday - August 19: Registration begins at 9:00am Training is from 9:30am to 4:00pm.Lunch will be at 12:00pm. Wednesday - August 20: Continental Breakfast will be served at 8:30a.m.Training is from 9:00am to 3:00pm.Lunch will be at 12:00pm. Hotel Information: The Office of Great Start has negotiated a discounted hotel room rate of $75 for single occupancy and $95 for double occupancy at the Cro... More

Moving Ahead Together III For GSRP Early Childhood Contacts and Business Office Representatives Business Office Representative Registration This registration is for Business Office Representatives ONLY. Early Childhood Contacts Registration Early Childhood Contacts should register for full attendance on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please click here to register as an Early Childhood Contact Hotel Information: The Office of Great Start has negotiated a discounted hotel room rate of $75 for singl... More

We all know child assessment is required for GSRP and can even describe why it is important. But, what story does it tell? Can you answer the what, why, when, how and where of the assessment taking place in your classrooms? Learn how to get information out of your online child assessment tool and how to use that data for continuous improvement and to strengthen local administrative quality. The morning will consist of a review of the value of child assessment and GSRP requirements related to ch... More

This training has been cancelled due to trainer unavailability.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  If you are interested in this training topic it is being offered in Grand Rapids on March 24, 2015.  To register click this link.    We all know child assessment is required for GSRP and can even describe why it is important. But, what story does it tell? Can you answer the what, why, when, how and where of the assessment taking place in your classrooms? Learn how to g... More

4th Annual Moving Ahead Together Training GSRP Early Childhood Contacts are invited to register for the 4th Annual Moving Ahead Together Training. GSRP consultants will provide updates on legislation, clarify guidance from the Implementation Manual, and facilitate peer to peer learning. Hotel Information: The Office of Great Start has negotiated a discounted hotel room rate of $75 for single occupancy and $95 for double occupancy at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West for 4th Annual Moving Ahe... More

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) team in the Office of Great Start (OGS) has long believed that Early Childhood Specialist (ECS) are the key to high quality programs. With the significant expansion over the past few years, there are more ECS than ever and we want to provide a stronger link between them and OGS. We are implementing a monthly webinar specifically planned for the ECS. The first call will be Wednesday, May 4, from 3 – 4 pm. It will be recorded and available online. How... More

Based on input from the Myth webinar in May, we wanted to provide some additional support to you around intentional teaching. Erica Colon is a lead teacher at the Michigan State University Child Development Laboratory where she supports both young children and child development students. She'll share how she supports students to use child assessment data to plan lessons and we'll leave time for you to ask questions. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint... More

This webinar has been moved to Thursday August 4, 2016, it was originally scheduled for August 3, 2016. Lisa Schrader, Early Childhood Specialist from St. Clair County RESA, will walk participants through the PowerPoint presentation she uses to orient new teaching staff members to GSRP. She will describe the included activities and share common questions and concerns from teachers. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Cl... More

We will share reflections on the past five years and prepare for the next one. We will answer questions about new requirements, share and analyze some data we’ve collected over the past year, and engage you in problem-solving ongoing program needs. If you need to stay overnight, you might want to check out the new Hyatt Place Lansing at Eastwood Towne Center at http://lansingeastwood.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html.

Join the Child and Adult Care Food Program staff for an discussion on the Child and Adult Care Food program and meal patterns. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Click here to connect or test your connection to the webinar. Click "Enter as Guest" Type your name Click "Enter Room" If you have problems connecting to the webinar please call (866) 334-5437. This webinar is being recorded and will be post... More

The Advisory Committee for the Michigan Collaborative Early Childhood Conference has developed a tool to help conference attendees make the most of their sessions. The graphic organizer will support participants to consider how they can use the information shared and what else they might need to know. Join GSRP consultant Heather Lucas as she shares the graphic organizer and interviews two committee members, Ranee Conley from St. Joseph County ISD and Helen Oliver-Brooks from Wayne RESA, about w... More

Join the November 2 ECS webinar to learn more about how and why the Early Literacy Task Force of the General Education Leadership Network of the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators developed the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy PreKindergarten. Leaders of the Early Literacy Task Force, along with Professor Nell K. Duke will discuss how the ten Essentials were identified and why we believe they can impact Michigan children's learning. Webinar Connection:... More

Join Nell Duke, Ed.D., University of Michigan, as she provides training on the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy for Prekindergarten. This session has been planned specifically to support GSRP Early Childhood Specialists in their work with teaching teams. This is a precursor to the full-day pre-conference session on the Essentials at MCECC that is targeted to GSRP teaching staff.  * The General Education Leadership Network (GELN) is an affiliate committee of the Michigan ... More

How can you facilitate deeper professional growth with your teaching teams?  Consider PLCs. These groups bring teaching teams together to share discussion, ideas and learn – from professional resources, published research, their coach, and each other.  Join us to hear one ISD’s experience in building meaningful, successful PLCs…with tips to help you get PLCs started with your teaching teams! Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPo... More

Based on feedback from ECCs, OGS has partnered with the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) to provide a one day training for up to two staff from each ISD. The day will include an overview of how to submitdata in the Michigan Student Data System (MSDS). This training will explore the MSDS Early Childhood collections, summarize the more technical details of data entry, and highlight system reports. Users will get a hands-on experience... More

Have questions for the GSRP Education Consultants? Maybe you are wondering about the new Essentials for Early Literacy, want to know the backstory on a specific GSRP requirement, or are interested in what consultants are currently working on. Now is your chance to ask your questions and hear thoughts and guidance directly from the Office of Great Start. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Click here to connect or test yo... More

Which do you strive for, a high score or a program based on best practices that scores high?  Putting the PQA into perspective. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Click here to connect or test your connection to the webinar. Click "Enter as Guest" Type your name Click "Enter Room" If you have problems connecting to the webinar please call (866) 334-5437. This webinar is being recorded and will be posted i... More

This session focuses on key new Head Start Performance Standards changes impacting Head Start-GSRP relations and will offer strategies for moving forward successfully. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Click here to connect or test your connection to the webinar. Click "Enter as Guest" Type your name Click "Enter Room" If you are having trouble connecting you can click here for a troubleshooting page. If you... More

PQA experts from HighScope will answer questions from the field about PQA Forms A and B. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Click here to connect or test your connection to the webinar. Click "Enter as Guest" Type your name Click "Enter Room" If you are having trouble connecting you can click here for a troubleshooting page. If you have problems connecting to the webinar please call (866) 334-5437. This webin... More

Join Nell Duke, Ph.D., University of Michigan, as she provides training on the Early Literacy Essentials. This session has been planned specifically to support GSRP Early Childhood Specialists in their work with teaching teams. This is a repeat of the session offered last November 7 in Mt. Pleasant and the full-day pre-conference session on the Essentials at MCECC. *SCECHs will be offered pending approval. Hotel Information For conference participants, a block of rooms is reserved at the Cour... More

GSRP consultants from MDE will provide updates about new flexibility in ECS requirements, state-wide professional development opportunities, and more. They will answer questions submitted to Mischele McManus at mcmanusm@michigan.gov and take additional questions during the webinar. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Click here to connect or test your connection to the webinar. Click "Enter as Guest" Type your name Cl... More

In this webinar, HighScope staff will address unanswered questions from a previous webinar, about Preschool Program Quality Assessment, Classroom Items (PQA Form A).  We will also clarify Agency Items (PQA Form B) and answer other questions about GSRP Program Evaluation that Early Childhood Specialists may have. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Click here to connect or test your connection to the webinar. Click ... More

Join experts from the MDE School Nutrition Programs and CACFP to learn more about the new meal pattern requirements, how to impact the quality of the food served, and how to handle special dietary needs. Please send any questions ahead of time to Mischele McManus at mcmanusm@michigan.gov. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Click here to connect or test your connection to the webinar. Click "Enter as Guest" Type your n... More

Join Richard Lower, director of Preschool and Out-of-School Time Learning at MDE and Jamie Wu, principal investigator from University Outreach and Engagement at MSU as they share plans for GSRP evaluation over the next five years. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Connection: Click here to connect or test your connection to the webinar. Click "Enter as Guest" Type your name Click "Enter Room" If you are having trouble co... More

Explore the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices with Michigan’s aRPy Ambassador, Nancy Surbrook. “The DEC Recommended Practices were developed to provide guidance to practitioners and families about the most effective ways to improve the learning outcomes and promote the development of young children, birth through age 5, who have or are at-risk for developmental delays or disabilities. The purpose is to help bridge the gap between research and practice by highl... More

Hear updates about two current projects within the Office of Great Start at the Michigan Department of Education. Noel Kelty, Early Literacy and Family Engagement Specialist, will share information about the family engagement work she is leading. Mischele McManus will share plans for upcoming training on the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy for Prekindergarten. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation.  Some browsers wil... More

The Michigan Registry—MiRegistry, is launching! Join this webinar to learn more about the registry. The registry is a statewide data system for early childhood and out of school time professionals to track experience, education, credentials, and training. The registry will house a statewide calendar of professional development offerings and will promote and support personal growth along a career pathway. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presen... More

This webinar is for both Early Childhood Contacts and Early Childhood Specialists.  Join us as HighScope staff takes us though some of the updates in the revised PQA and answers questions. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation.  Some browsers will need a plug-in in order to view the content.  Please test your connection prior to the webinar to ensure that you are prepared! Click here to test your browser's ability to connect.... More

The presentation will provide an overview of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) tool, how organizations collect/utilize CLASS data, and describe the typical implementation/support plan through the CLASS journey. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation.  Some browsers will need a plug-in in order to view the content.  Please test your connection prior to the webinar to ensure that you are prepared! Click here to test you... More

“The tremendous importance of resiliency is that everyone is responsible to develop resiliency in children.” Learn from Karen Roy about Mecosta-Osceola ISD’s determination to provide comprehensive support to the community they serve – children, families and program staff – and how you can bring these strategies to your own community. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation.  Some browsers will need a plug-in ... More

The webinar will give end users a high level overview of the myTeachstone platform. The introduction to myTeachstone will cover entering CLASS observation data, running CLASS reports, aligning appropriate PD resources, and an introduction the CLASS Learning Community. Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation.  Some browsers will need a plug-in in order to view the content.  Please test your connection prior to the webinar to ensure th... More

Please join us for a day of learning around the Great Start Readiness Program fiscal requirements and expectations.

This webinar will provide ISDs with additional budgetary guidance for working with Head Start programs during the 2019-20 budget period.

CCRESA, under the guidance of MDE, will be issuing an RFP for ISDs who would like to pilot Strong Beginnings, a publicly funded preschool for three-year-old children with factors that place them at risk for school success. The pilot will begin in January, 2021. This meeting will present information important for ISD early childhood and financial personnel to understand as they decide whether and how to apply to serve as a pilot site. Opportunities to ask questions will be included.