2023 Upcoming Scheduled Trainings

June 2023

Combined Early On and Preschool Special Education Updates: CANCELLED
June 05, 2023
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.

New Early On Referral Management System: Training for Early On Coordinators
June 05, 2023
Webinar

CCRESA's Office of Innovative Projects is pleased to announce a new Early On Referral Management System: MiEarlyChildhood.org. MiEarlyChildhood.org is a centralized intake platform for early childhood systems. This training session is customized to meet the specific needs of Early On Coordinators across the state. During the training, the following topics will be discussed: System Overview, System Administration, Referrals, Reports, and Technical Assistance.

DECA Booster Training (120-minute Virtual training): FULL
June 07, 2023
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

Early On Data Webinar
June 08, 2023
Webinar

This Early On Data webinar will cover the following topics:  Numerical results from the Spring 2023 collection Information on how to use the to-be-sent targeted emails based on the Spring 2023 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... More

IDA Practicum-Module 2 Virtual
June 12, 2023
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.

Early Intervention Higher Education Community of Practice (CoP)
June 13, 2023
Webinar

Early Intervention Higher Education Community of Practice (CoP)  This meeting is designed specifically to support faculty from 2-year and 4-year institutions 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 fa... More

Eastern Region - HOPE 101 (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)
June 15, 2023
Webinar

This free virtual training is available for Great Start Collaborative and Parent Coalition members in the Eastern ECSN region.  H.O.P.E. (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) 101 reveals a new way of seeing and talking about experiences that support children's growth and development into healthy, resilient adults. HOPE envisions a world that recognizes, honors, and fosters positive experiences as fundamental to lifelong health and well-being. Join this session to gain a basic underst... More

New Early On Referral Management System: Training for Frontline Users
June 15, 2023
Webinar

CCRESA's Office of Innovative Projects is pleased to announce a new Early On Referral Management System: MiEarlyChildhood.org. MiEarlyChildhood.org is a centralized intake platform for early childhood systems. This training session is customized to meet the specific needs of Frontline Users across the state. During the training, the following topics will be discussed: System Overview, Referrals, and Technical Assistance.

New Early On Referral Management System: Training for Frontline Users
June 20, 2023
Webinar

CCRESA's Office of Innovative Projects is pleased to announce a new Early On Referral Management System: MiEarlyChildhood.org. MiEarlyChildhood.org is a centralized intake platform for early childhood systems. This training session is customized to meet the specific needs of Frontline Users across the state. During the training, the following topics will be discussed: System Overview, Referrals, and Technical Assistance.

July 2023

DECA Infant Toddler Assessment Training (120-minute virtual)
July 19, 2023
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-based as... More

Early On Coordinator Community of Practice - Virtual
July 27, 2023
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 se... More

Early On Coordinator Community of Practice - Virtual
July 28, 2023
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.  Commun... More

Early On Coordinator Community of Practice - Virtual
July 31, 2023
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.  Commun... More

August 2023

Early On Coordinator Community of Practice - Virtual
August 01, 2023
Webinar

This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice (CoP) will be held virtually.  It is intended to encompass the geographic area of Eastern 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.  Com... More

Autism Strategies and Neurodiversity Affirming Practices for Early Intervention Providers with Cari Ebert
August 14, 2023
Webinar

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

In-depth Virtual DECA Infant and Toddlers
August 24, 2023
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

Reflective Practice Meeting for Preschool Inclusion and Equity Specialists (PIES) - Session 19
August 28, 2023
Webinar

This series of reflective practice meetings is designed to support the collaboration and the work of the Preschool Inclusion and Equity Support (PIES) Specialists who are involved in Practice-Based Coaching using the TORSH platform. The sessions have been developed as a means of deepening the PIES's understanding of the cycle of Practice-Based Coaching and the Evidence-Based Practices on which they will focus when coaching inclusive preschool teachers. Additionally, time will be provided to ensu... More

September 2023

Virtual Parent Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO) Training
September 12, 2023
Webinar

We are offering PICCOLO Interventions on September 19, 2023. 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

Reflective Practice Meeting for Preschool Inclusion and Equity Specialists (PIES) - Session 20
September 18, 2023
Webinar

This series of reflective practice meetings is designed to support the collaboration and the work of the Preschool Inclusion and Equity Support (PIES) Specialists who are involved in Practice-Based Coaching using the TORSH platform. The sessions have been developed as a means of deepening the PIES's understanding of the cycle of Practice-Based Coaching and the Evidence-Based Practices on which they will focus when coaching inclusive preschool teachers. Additionally, time will be provided to ensu... More

Early Intervention Higher Eduation Community of Practice (CoP)
September 19, 2023
Webinar

Early Intervention Higher Education Community of Practice (CoP)  This meeting is designed specifically to support faculty from 2-year and 4-year institutions 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 sup... More

Virtual Using the PICCOLO with families to guide interventions and treatment approaches
September 19, 2023
Webinar

There will be a Virtual PICCOLO Training on September 12, 2023 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 an... More

October 2023

Eastern Region Training-HOPE 101 (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)
October 24, 2023
Webinar

This free virtual training is available for Great Start Collaborative and Parent Coalition members in the Eastern ECSN region.  H.O.P.E. (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) 101 reveals a new way of seeing and talking about experiences that support children's growth and development into healthy, resilient adults. HOPE envisions a world that recognizes, honors, and fosters positive experiences as fundamental to lifelong health and well-being. Join this session to gain a basic underst... More