2023 Other Training Opportunities

On-site Routines Based Early Intervention and Coaching--Sanilac ISD Personnel Only
January 16, 2023
Jackson St. Office

This on-site training is will cover how to embed a child's  routines into Intervention. It will focus on home visiting in a way that coaches a family to work with their child based on daily routines. An introduction to coaching in the natural environment will be provided. This is an in person training for Sanilac ISD staff.   

All Things Early On: Early On Basics, Gratiot Isabella RESD personnel only
January 17, 2023
Gratiot-Isabella RESD-Winding Brook Conf. Center, Shepherd

This on-site training will provide an informative overview of the foundational aspects of Early On.  A detailed definition of Early On will be presented as well as an in-depth discussion of the Part C of IDEA requirements for early intervention.     This is an in-person training for Gratiot Isabella RESD personnel.   

All Things Early On: Early On Basics, Jackson ISD personnel only
January 23, 2023
Kratz Educational Center, Jackson

This on-site training will provide an informative overview of the foundational aspects of Early On.  A detailed definition of Early On will be presented as well as an in-depth discussion of the Part C of IDEA requirements for early intervention.     This is an in-person training for Jackson ISD personnel.   

All Things Early On: Eligibility Determination, Gratiot Isabella RESD personnel only
February 21, 2023
Webinar

This online training will provide rich discussion around the Early On evaluation process and determining eligibility for Early On.  The Part C of IDEA requirements for eligibility for Early On will be presented, which include the requirements for Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) eligibility determination.  An in-depth overview of the MMSE guidance documents will also be included.   This training is for Gratiot Isabella RESD Personnel. 

All Things Early On: Eligibility Determination, Jackson ISD personnel only: CANCELLED
February 23, 2023
Kratz Educational Center, Jackson

This in-person training will provide rich discussion around the Early On evaluation process and determining eligibility for Early On.  The Part C of IDEA requirements for eligibility for Early On will be presented, which include the requirements for Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) eligibility determination.  An in-depth overview of the MMSE guidance documents will also be included.   This training is for Jackson ISD Personnel. 

Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists
February 24, 2023
Webinar

Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists: This meeting is designed specifically to support early interventionists in Michigan whose  work is with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families.  We will share experiences, ideas, tools, and resources helpful in the field of Early Intervention.  The topic of this session will be Social Emotional Practices in Early Intervention.

Ripple Effect Reflection
February 24, 2023
Webinar

Come join us for an informal virtual opportunity to reflect on and discuss learning from Dr. Chandra Ghosh Ippen's training on trauma informed systems.  Dr. Ippen's The Ripple Effect was offered in Michigan on February 16th and 17th, 2023.    If you have questions, contact Jennifer Champagne at jchampagne@ccresa.org.  

Routines Based Early Intervention--St. Joseph County ISD Personnel Only
March 08, 2023
Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, Centerville

This on-site training will cover how to embed a child's  routines into Assessment and Intervention. Particular attention will be paid to gathering information about a family using the Routines Based Interview, writing meaningful outcomes, and home visiting in a way that coaches a family to work with their child based on daily routines.  This is an in person training for St. Joseph County ISD staff.   

All Things Early On: Eligibility Determination, Jackson ISD personnel only
March 09, 2023
Webinar

This in-person training will provide rich discussion around the Early On evaluation process and determining eligibility for Early On.  The Part C of IDEA requirements for eligibility for Early On will be presented, which include the requirements for Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) eligibility determination.  An in-depth overview of the MMSE guidance documents will also be included. This training is for Jackson ISD Personnel. 

All Things Early On: Gathering Information, Gratiot Isabella RESD personnel only
March 21, 2023
Webinar

This online training will focus on gathering routines-based information from the child's family in order to create a meaningful IFSP.  We will discuss assessment tools that target child/family routines as well as how to integrate the federal child outcomes into the IFSP process.  We will also talk about the importance of determining the child's level of engagement, independence and social interaction within each routine.   This training is for Gratiot Isabella RESD Personnel... More

All Things Early On: Gathering Information, Jackson ISD personnel only: CANCELLED
April 06, 2023
Webinar

This online training will focus on gathering routines-based information from the child's family in order to create a meaningful IFSP.  We will discuss assessment tools that target child/family routines as well as how to integrate the federal child outcomes into the IFSP process.  We will also talk about the importance of determining the child 's level of engagement, independence and social interaction within each routine. This training is for Jackson ISD Personnel. 

All Things Early On: Writing Meaningful IFSP Outcomes, Gratiot Isabella ISD personnel only: CANCELLED
April 18, 2023
Webinar

This online training will provide information about writing meaningful IFSP outcomes which are directly tied to the routines based information gathered in the assessment.  We will learn, step-by-step, how to write routines-based child level IFSP outcomes.  Time for practice writing IFSP outcomes will be given.  This training is for Gratiot Isabella RESD Personnel. 

Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists
April 21, 2023
Webinar

Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists: This meeting is designed specifically to support early interventionists in Michigan whose  work is with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families.  We will share experiences, ideas, tools, and resources helpful in the field of Early Intervention.  The topic of this session will be Transition Processes in Early Intervention.

Using Routines as a Foundation for Assessment and Intervention--On Site, Wayne RESA Staff Only
April 24, 2023
Wayne RESA, Wayne

This session will focus on using the child's and family's routines as the foundation of early intervention.  There are three distinct times that routines can be targeted:  1)while gathering assessment information 2) while formulating IFSP Outcomes and 3) while using intervention strategies.  Participants will leave this session feeling confident in understanding why it is important to use a routines base model of assessment and intervention. This is an in-person training for Wayn... More

Using Routines as a Foundation for Assessment and Intervention--On Site, Wayne RESA Staff Only
April 26, 2023
Wayne RESA, Wayne

This session will focus on using the child's and family's routines as the foundation of early intervention.  There are three distinct times that routines can be targeted:  1)while gathering assessment information 2) while formulating IFSP Outcomes and 3) while using intervention strategies.  Participants will leave this session feeling confident in understanding why it is important to use a routines base model of assessment and intervention. This is an in-person training for Wayn... More

Using Routines as a Foundation for Assessment and Intervention--On Site, Wayne RESA Staff Only
April 26, 2023
Wayne RESA, Wayne

This session will focus on using the child's and family's routines as the foundation of early intervention.  There are three distinct times that routines can be targeted:  1)while gathering assessment information 2) while formulating IFSP Outcomes and 3) while using intervention strategies.  Participants will leave this session feeling confident in understanding why it is important to use a routines base model of assessment and intervention. This is an in-person training for Wayn... More

Using Routines as a Foundation for Assessment and Intervention--On Site, Wayne RESA Staff Only
May 03, 2023
Wayne RESA, Wayne

This session will focus on using the child's and family's routines as the foundation of early intervention.  There are three distinct times that routines can be targeted:  1)while gathering assessment information 2) while formulating IFSP Outcomes and 3) while using intervention strategies.  Participants will leave this session feeling confident in understanding why it is important to use a routines base model of assessment and intervention. This is an in-person training for Wayn... More

Using Routines as a Foundation for Assessment and Intervention--On Site, Wayne RESA Staff Only: FULL
May 03, 2023
Wayne RESA, Wayne

This session will focus on using the child's and family's routines as the foundation of early intervention.  There are three distinct times that routines can be targeted:  1)while gathering assessment information 2) while formulating IFSP Outcomes and 3) while using intervention strategies.  Participants will leave this session feeling confident in understanding why it is important to use a routines base model of assessment and intervention. This is an in-person training for Wayn... More

All Things Early On: Gathering Information and Writing Meaningful IFSP Outcomes, Jackson ISD personnel only
May 04, 2023
TBD

This in-person training will provide information about gathering IFSP information and writing meaningful IFSP outcomes which are directly tied to the routines based information gathered in the assessment.  We will learn, step-by-step, how to write routines-based child level IFSP outcomes.  Time for practice writing IFSP outcomes will be given. This training is for Jackson ISD Personnel. Location:  JCISD Central Campus,  1226 S. Wisner St., Jackson, MI    

All Things Early On: Caregiver Coaching, Gratiot Isabella RESD personnel only
May 23, 2023
Gratiot-Isabella RESD-Winding Brook Conf. Center, Shepherd

This on-site training will provide an informative overview of caregiver coaching in early intervention.  Research supporting caregiver coaching will be presented.  The five characteristics of caregiver coaching, promoting parent participation and incorporating the interests of the child in home visits will also be included in this training.  This is an in-person training for Gratiot Isabella RESD personnel.   

Using Routines as a Foundation for Assessment and Intervention--On Site, COOR ISD Staff Only
June 02, 2023
C.O.O.R. ISD, Roscommon

This session will focus on using the child's and family's routines as the foundation of early intervention.  There are three distinct times that routines can be targeted:  1)while gathering assessment information 2) while formulating IFSP Outcomes and 3) while using intervention strategies.  Participants will leave this session feeling confident in understanding why it is important to use a routines base model of assessment and intervention. This is an in-person training for COOR... More

All Things Early On: Gathering Information and Writing Functional Outcomes, Jackson ISD personnel only
August 24, 2023
Kratz Educational Center, Jackson

This in person training will focus on gathering routines-based information from the child's family in order to create a meaningful IFSP.  We will discuss assessment tools that target child/family routines as well as how to integrate the federal child outcomes into the IFSP process.  We will also talk about the importance of determining the child 's level of engagement, independence and social interaction within each routine.  The second portion of this training will encompass Writ... More

Using Routines as a Foundation for Assessment and Intervention--On Site, Lenawee ISD Staff Only
August 30, 2023
Milton C. Porter Education Center, Adrian

This session will focus on using the child's and family's routines as the foundation of early intervention.  There are three distinct times that routines can be targeted:  1)while gathering assessment information 2) while formulating IFSP Outcomes and 3) while using intervention strategies.  Participants will leave this session feeling confident in understanding why it is important to use a routines base model of assessment and intervention. This is an in-person training for Lena... More

Early On Eligibility Determination: On Site, Berrien RESA Staff Only
November 08, 2023
Berrien RESA, Berrien Springs

This session will focus on the Early On evaluation process, specifically the decisions involved in the determination of eligibility.  Participants will become more familiar with eligibility determination for Early On only as well as Early On with Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE).  The guidance documents that have been created to support decisions around determining MMSE eligibility will be reviewed.  These documented include guidance for the f... More

Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists: Transitioning into Inclusive Environments
November 17, 2023
Webinar

Connect and Collaborate for Birth-3 Early Interventionists: This meeting is designed specifically to support early interventionists in Michigan whose work is with infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with delays and/or disabilities, and their families.  We will share experiences, ideas, tools, and resources helpful in the field of Early Intervention.  The topic of this session will be Transitioning into Inclusive Environments.