Date:
May 01, 2015
Location:
Central Michigan University
Education & Human Services Building
195 East Ojibway Court
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
195 East Ojibway Court
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
Time:
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
Training is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Continental Breakfast will be served.
Lunch will be served.
Details:
The Michigan Division for Early Childhood 2015 Conference offers a strong emphasis on Inclusion: Access, Participation, and Supports. This year's conference features sessions that offer strategies for incorporating the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Joint Position Statement on Inclusion into every day practice, including: strategies for embedding learning and/or addressing challenging behavior, use of the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) in inclusive classrooms, including children in child care settings, Positive Behavior Supports, including English Language Learners, family engagement, and inclusion within Great Start Readiness Programs and/or Head Start. Sessions will offer content for personnel, administrators, faculty, and families with vital interest in serving/educating children birth to age 8 with special needs.
Inspirational and informative keynotes include:
Access, Participation, and Supports: Strategies for Including Young Children
Lydia Moore, M.Ed., Oakland Schools
Early childhood inclusion embodies the values, policies, and practices that support the right of every infant and young child and his or her family, regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and society (DEC / NAEYC, 2009). Join Lydia as she presents practical strategies and real-life examples of ensuring access to a wide variety of opportunities, participation in learning with peers and adults, and system-level supports for young children with special needs.
Authentic Family Engagement: Beyond the Classroom
Noel Kelty, Saginaw Intermediate School District
Michelle Nicholson, Ingham Intermediate School District
Pamela Pugh Smith, Michigan State Board of Education and Saginaw County Community Member
Parent Involvement in educational programs is often valued and discussed, but what does Family Engagement really look like in the broad range of inclusive educational early childhood programs and services? Join us for an overview of Family Engagement and a panel discussion of parents, early childhood partners, and community leaders representing Saginaw and Ingham Intermediate School Districts.
Click here to view the Conference Brochure
Click here to view CMU's campus map.
Parking will be available in Lots 22 & 43.
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) will be offered, pending approval. The fee is $10 payable at the conference.
Cost: |
Members: |
Through April 11: $50 After April 11: $80 |
Non-Members: |
Through April 11: $70 After April 11: $80 |
Parents: |
$25 |
Students: |
$25 |
Mail checks or purchase orders payable to MCEC to: Nancy Surbrook, Treasurer Michigan DEC c/o CCRESA EOT&TA
240 S. Bridge St., Suite 250 DeWitt, MI 48820
Cancellation requests must be submitted to Nancy Surbrook at surbrook_n@ccresa.org on or before April 19. A $15.00 processing fee is charged for each cancellation. The full conference fee is due for cancellations that occur after April 19. Substitutions may be made up to the start of the conference.
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Friday - May 01, 2015
Session 1: Friday - 10:45am to 12:00pm
A - High Expectations: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infants and Toddlers and Their Families
Rebecca Calaman, Michigan School for the Deaf
Camille Jeter-Lorello, Michigan School for the Deaf
Newborn hearing screenings mean that infants who are deaf or hard of hearing are being identified earlier than ever before making comprehensive early intervention by six months a reality for families. Earlier opportunities for language development and family communication can result in high expectations for academic and social success.
(B-3)
Room 329
B - Is There a Hole in My Bucket? Understanding Authentic Parent Engagement and Key Drivers to Success!
Bryn Fortune, Early Childhood Investment Corporation
Holly Wingard, Early Childhood Investment Corporation
This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about research informed mindsets that drive meaningful parent engagement. Keys to success include: “It’s do-able, I will get something out of it, and I have something to contribute.” Workshop participants will leave with a set of materials that will deepen their work in understanding the importance of creating opportunities for parents to: connect the program mission to family mission, create social connections, and develop leadership skills.
(All)
Room 230
C - The Use of Tiered Behavioral Supports and Curricular Domains in Early Childhood
Christi Owens, Midland County ESA
Jennifer Woods, Midland County ESA
Gabe Hatfield, Midland County ESA
Currently a large research to practice gap remains in the field of education when it comes to implementation of evidenced-based practices for children with autism. The Midland County ESA CAST – Team (Comprehensive Autism Support Training – Team) utilizes an integrated and comprehensive programming tool referred to as a Child Assessment Tool (CAT). The CAT provides a structural framework for continuity of evidenced-based decision making across all levels of programming.
Room 309
D - Understanding the New DEC Recommended Practices
Nancy Surbrook, CCRESA Early On Training & Technical Assistance
DEC, a subdivision of CEC, collaborated with the national Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA) on these updated and revised DEC Recommended Practices which provide guidance about effective ways to improve learning outcomes and promote development of young children, birth - 5, who have or are at-risk for developmental delays or disabilities. Nancy will provide an overview of these recommended practices and strategies for incorporating them into practice.
(B-5)
Room 117
E - ECSE Updates
Lisa Wasacz, MI Dept. of Education Office of Great Start
These Early Childhood Special Education updates will focus on providing up-to-date information on Indicators: Preschool Educational Environments ages 3-5 (B-6), Early Childhood (Preschool) Child Outcomes (B-7), and Transition from Early On to Preschool Special Education with IEP by age 3 (B-12).
(3-5)
Room 311
F - Inclusion: Access, Participation, Differentiated Instruction and Materials and Supports
Brandon School District Representatives:
Diane R. Zedan
Bridget Billmeyer-Mayer
Karleigh Sleeper
Elizabeth Napier
This session will share a variety of classroom/program designs used to include 2 ½ to 5 year old students with IEPs into a tuition based preschool, GSRP and Head Start preschool programs. Presenters will share examples of accommodations and specialized materials used to support students within the HighScope curriculum.
(3-5)
Auditorium
G - Introduction to Participation-Based Outcomes – Part 1
Jean Wassenaar, CCRESA Early On Training & TA
Criss Hickey, CCRESA Early On Training & TA
The key to supporting the development of high quality, participation-based outcomes is creating a clear and deliberate link between every step of the IFSP process, beginning with interactions with the family during initial contacts and referral through the development of the IFSP, and beyond. Critical is the fundamental belief that children learn best through their participation in everyday activities and routines with familiar people.
Participants interested in this two-part session must register for both workshops.
(B-3)
Room 115
Session 2: Friday - 1:15pm to 2:30pm
A - Lessons Learned from a New ECSE Inclusive Program
Nancy Ely, Farmington Public Schools
In 2012, Farmington Public Schools embarked on a mission to provide eligible preschool aged children a more inclusive special education model of service using R340.1755. Farmington strived to meet the requirements of IDEA, while remaining within the rules defined in Michigan’s pupil accounting formula. The purpose of this presentation is to share the lessons they learned as they embarked on this mission.
(3-5)
Room 309
B - The Many Layers of Coaching in Early Intervention
Lynn Legg, Royal Oak School District
Cathy Fall, Waterford School District
Coaching is a key principle of recommended practice in early intervention which takes place between early interventionists, between early interventionist and parents, and between teams. The presenters represent two teams at different stages of coaching practices. This session will address how the concept of coaching crosses the scope of early intervention.
(B-3)
Room 230
C - How to Use Visual Supports to Promote Higher Level Thinking Skills
Danya Stump, Farmington Public Schools
Meredith Richter, Huron Valley Schools
This presentation is geared to professionals working with preschoolers in inclusive settings. Visual supports are beneficial to many students within the early childhood settings, but are essential in promoting higher level thinking in all students. Participants will learn how to use visual supports to promote higher level thinking skills in children to accommodate the various levels of abilities in the early childhood setting.
(3-5)
Auditorium
D - Maximizing Learning Opportunities for Students with Vision Impairments
Julie Unatin, Oakland Schools
Elaine Tadajewski, Waterford Schools
You never know when you may get a student with a visual impairment. Learn how to take simple steps now to prepare your classroom and materials for the possibility. Plus, learn about technology and supports available for increasing access to and participation in the early childhood curriculum.
(All)
Room 329
E - Using the PQA Form A – Classroom Items in All Early Childhood Programs
Lisa Wasacz, Michigan Department of Education Office of Great Start
This session will share how to use the PQA tool to assess an inclusive program’s learning environment, daily routine, adult-child interactions, and curriculum planning and assessment. We will discuss what you need to know and what to look for as evidence.
(3-5)
Room 311
F - Want to be in the Know About Early On®?
Vanessa Winborne, Michigan Department of Education
Colleen O’Connor, Michigan Department of Education
Laura Goldthwait, Michigan Department of Education
Kelly Hurshe, Michigan Department of Education
The latest news from Early On will be shared by the State Part C coordinator and consultants. Topics will include, but not be limited to: updates on the State Systemic Improvement Plan, lessons learned from monitoring, and new guidance and training opportunities.
(B-3)
Room 117
G - Introduction to Participation-Based Outcomes – Part 2
Jean Wassenaar, CCRESA Early On Training & TA
Criss Hickey, CCRESA Early On Training & TA
The key to supporting the development of high quality, participation-based outcomes is creating a clear and deliberate link between every step of the IFSP process, beginning with interactions with the family during initial contacts and referral through the development of the IFSP, and beyond. Critical is the fundamental belief that children learn best through their participation in everyday activities and routines with familiar people.
Participants interested in this two-part session must register for both workshops.
(B-3)
Room 115