2019 Upcoming Scheduled Trainings
February 2019
February 21, 2019
Webinar
This System Update will cover the following topics: Results of Fall 2018 MSDS Collection Release of Fall 2018 Data Profiles at www.earlyondata.com Explanation of Catamaran Compliance Indicator Findings from School Year 2017-18 Targeted Emails from Fall 2018 MSDS Collection Contents of Data Profiles and Rankings Tips for Spring 2019 MSDS Collection This webinar is being recorded and will be posted in "News and Notes" at a later date.
February 22, 2019
CCRESA OIP / EOT&TA, DeWitt
This training is focused on the newest version of the old Premature and Young Infant Development Scale (PYIDS) and is called the Premature and Young Infant Developmental Assessment Tool (PYIDAT). This training is part of a research study being conducted by Grand Valley State University (GVSU) to ensure the reliability and validity of this tool. This study is being funded through a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
March 2019
March 05, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
March 05, 2019
Barnes Early Childhood Center, Grosse Pointe Woods
This training is designed to assist personnel in understanding the federal and state requirements regarding Child Outcomes and the associated SPP/APR Indicators for C-3 (ages 0-3) and B-7 (ages 3-5). Participants will be presented with information about the origins of the outcomes and the overarching goal as well as the three global outcomes. Information and practice will also be provided regarding the skills and information needed to accurately collect and report outcome information to th... More
March 06, 2019
Webinar
In this webinar, participants will: Describe the development and psychometrics of the tools Learn how to effectively administer and interpret the DECA Infant and Toddler results. Use the DECA 0-3 as a tool to guide professionals and families in developing strength-based and intentional plans to develop social and emotional well-being and to reduce risk in young children If you have any questions contact Mary Mackrain at 248/594-3250 or mackrainm@michigan.gov Webinar Connection: Connec... More
March 08, 2019
West Shore Educational Services District - Ludington Office, Ludington
This training is designed to assist personnel in understanding the federal and state requirements regarding Child Outcomes and the associated SPP/APR Indicators for C-3 (ages 0-3) and B-7 (ages 3-5). Participants will be presented with information about the origins of the outcomes and the overarching goal as well as the three global outcomes. Information and practice will also be provided regarding the skill and information needed to accurately collect as and report outcome informati... More
March 11, 2019
Webinar
In this webinar, participants will: Describe the development and psychometrics of the DECA-C Effectively administer and interpret the DECA-C, including analysis and advanced interpretation Use the DECA-C as a tool to guide professionals and families in developing strength-based and intentional plans to reduce challenging behavior and increase social and emotional skills in young children If you have any questions contact Mary Mackrain at 248/594-3250 or mackrainm@michigan.gov Webi... More
March 13, 2019
Kent ISD, Grand Rapids
This training is focused on the newest version of the old Premature and Young Infant Development Scale (PYIDS) and is called the Premature and Young Infant Developmental Assessment Tool (PYIDAT). This training is part of a research study being conducted by Grand Valley State University (GVSU) to ensure the reliability and validity of this tool. This study is being funded through a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
March 18, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
March 18, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
March 18, 2019
Webinar
Pyramid Model Infant Toddler Webinar Series (Social and Emotional Health) This is a Social and Emotional Webinar and Coaching Call Series Sponsored by Early On® & the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families. Facilitator: Mary Mackrain, IMH (IV)- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor- MDHHSMore about the Webinars: This no-cost series offers 5 webinars on typical and atypical... More
March 20, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
March 22, 2019
Saginaw ISD, Saginaw
This training is designed to assist personnel in understanding the federal and state requirements regarding Child Outcomes and the associated SPP/APR Indicators for C-3 (ages 0-3) and B-7 (ages 3-5). Participants will be presented with information about the origins of the outcomes and the overarching goal as well as the three global outcomes. Information and practice will also be provided regarding the skills and information needed to accurately collect and report outcome information to th... More
April 2019
April 08, 2019
Webinar
Pyramid Model Infant Toddler Webinar Series (Social and Emotional Health) This is a Social and Emotional Webinar and Coaching Call Series Sponsored by Early On® & the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families. Facilitator: Mary Mackrain, IMH (IV)- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor- MDHHSMore about the Webinars: This no-cost series offers 5 webinars on typical and atypical... More
April 11-13, 2019
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids
This three-day conference features more than 150 workshops, 3 keynote presentations, Learning Fair, exhibits, and opportunities to learn from and network with other early childhood professionals.
April 15, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
April 15, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
April 16, 2019
CCRESA OIP / EOT&TA, DeWitt
The Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA) is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, family-centered, infant-toddler evaluation process, which has been approved by Michigan Department of Education and may be used to determine eligibility for Early On® Michigan and on-going assessment. The IDA is intended for use by professionals from various disciplines who are responsible for assessing the development of infants and toddlers. The IDA Training is offered in three mod... More
April 26, 2019
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant
For more information please visit the MiDEC website.
May 2019
May 05-07, 2019
Eagle Crest Conference Center, Ypsilanti
MI-AIMH 2019 Biennial Conference - "Relationships Heal: The Transformative Power of Connection" Featuring Keynote Presenters Kristie Brandt, PhD, Cassandra Joubert, PhD and Deborah Weatherston PhD with invited speaker Mary Claire Heffron, PhD. Click here for more information.
May 06, 2019
Webinar
In this webinar, participants will: Describe the development and psychometrics of the tools Learn how to effectively administer and interpret the DECA Infant and Toddler results. Use the DECA 0-3 as a tool to guide professionals and families in developing strength-based and intentional plans to develop social and emotional well-being and to reduce risk in young children If you have any questions contact Mary Mackrain at 248/594-3250 or mackrainm@michigan.gov Webinar Connection: Connec... More
May 07, 2019
Marquette-Alger RESA, Marquette
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
May 08, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
May 10, 2019
Clare-Gladwin RESD, Clare
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
May 13, 2019
Webinar
Pyramid Model Infant Toddler Webinar Series (Social and Emotional Health) This is a Social and Emotional Webinar and Coaching Call Series Sponsored by Early On® & the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families. Facilitator: Mary Mackrain, IMH (IV)- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor- MDHHSMore about the Webinars: This no-cost series offers 5 webinars on typical and atypical... More
May 14, 2019
Lapeer ISD, Lapeer
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
May 15, 2019
Washtenaw ISD, Ann Arbor
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
May 17, 2019
Kent ISD, Grand Rapids
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
May 20, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
May 20, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
May 20, 2019
Webinar
In this webinar, participants will: Describe the development and psychometrics of the DECA-C Effectively administer and interpret the DECA-C, including analysis and advanced interpretation Use the DECA-C as a tool to guide professionals and families in developing strength-based and intentional plans to reduce challenging behavior and increase social and emotional skills in young children If you have any questions contact Mary Mackrain at 248/594-3250 or mackrainm@michigan.gov Webi... More
May 20, 2019
Wexford-Missaukee ISD - General Education Building, Cadillac
Lunch will NOT be served. 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 reduc... More
June 2019
June 04, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
June 10, 2019
Wayne RESA, Wayne
We are offering PICCOLO Interventions on June 11, 2019. We have found it helpful for staff to attend both trainings but it is not mandatory to attend both to use the PICCOLO Assessment. Lunch will NOT be servedThe 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 ab... More
June 11, 2019
Wayne RESA, Wayne
There will be a PICCOLO Training on June 10, 2019 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 and document tr... More
June 12, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
June 17, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
June 17, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
June 18, 2019
Webinar
SAVE THE DATE Early On Center for Higher Education Webinar Competencies for Practitioners Working with Babies with Delays and Disabilities and their Families – the KiDS-WITS Framework for Defining and Measuring Professional Learning Outcomes 1/18/19 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST Webinar event information coming soon! Webinar Connection: This webinar is a computer based event, with a PowerPoint Presentation. Some browsers will need a plug-in in order... More
June 19, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
July 2019
July 15, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
July 15, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
August 2019
August 06, 2019
Lapeer ISD, Lapeer
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
August 06, 2019
Webinar
Save the date Early On Center for Higher Education Coursework Connections Webinar Webinar event information coming soon! This webinar is being recorded and will be posted on the EO Center website at a later date.
August 09, 2019
Ingham ISD Early Childhood Services, Lansing
Lunch will NOT be servedThe Massie Campbell ADS is an observational tool that is scored by the clinician after a “brief” observation during a home visit. The Massie Campbell ADS is a scale using 6 basic attachment modalities that provides indicators of mother/father/caregiver attachment. The scale helps to screens for conditions as diverse as lack of infant responsiveness in autism or parental avoidance in child neglect. The scale is designed for infants and t... More
August 16, 2019
Kent ISD, Grand Rapids
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
August 19, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
August 19, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
August 19, 2019
Wexford-Missaukee ISD - General Education Building, Cadillac
Lunch will NOT be servedThe 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 PICCOLO and how to score the domains. Participants will learn how to identify how each parent shows their strengths and strategies and techniques to support positive par... More
August 20, 2019
Marquette-Alger RESA, Marquette
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
August 22, 2019
Calhoun ISD, Marshall
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
August 27, 2019
Kalamazoo RESA West Campus, Kalamazoo
This training is designed to assist personnel in understanding the federal and state requirements regarding Child Outcomes and the associated SPP/APR Indicators for C-3 (ages 0-3) and B-7 (ages 3-5). Participants will be presented with information about the origins of the outcomes and the overarching goal as well as the three global outcomes. Information and practice will also be provided regarding the skill and information needed to accurately collect as and report outcome informati... More
August 29, 2019
Clare-Gladwin RESD, Clare
This Early On Coordinator Community of Practice meeting is designed specifically to support ISD-level Early On Coordinators in their unique administrative responsibilities for implementation of Early On throughout an ISD/RESA service area. Community of Practice provides discussion and understanding of current topics and their impact for service areas while providing Coordinators an opportunity to learn from each other. Topic areas t... More
September 2019
September 03, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More
September 16, 2019
Washtenaw ISD, Ann Arbor
Lunch will NOT be served. 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 reduc... More
September 18, 2019
Webinar
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, Early On program, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services to Children and Families is offering users of the eDECA system several new and ongoing opportunities to: get signed up for use of the system, engage in a short orientation to the eDECA system, troubleshoot barriers and address questions and learn about more advanced aspects of the system not cove... More