Table of ContentsConference & Faculty Colloquium Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Featured Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

AudX Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Session 1: Thursday - 11:00AM - 12:15PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Session 2: Thursday - 1:30PM - 2:45PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Session 3: Thursday - 3:15PM - 4:30PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Session 4: Friday - 9:30AM - 12:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Continuing Education Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Conference Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONKathleen N. Straus - President John C. Austin - Vice PresidentCarolyn L. Curtin - Secretary Marianne Yared McGuire - TreasurerNancy Danhof - NASBE Delegate Elizabeth W. BauerReginald M. Turner Casandra E. UlbrichEX-OFFICIO MEMBERSJennifer M. Granholm - GovernorMichael P. Flanagan - Superintendent of Public Instruction

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It is the policy of the Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) that no discriminatory practices based on gender, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, political affi liations and beliefs, or any other status covered by federal, state or

local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Associate Superintendent for

Special Education, 1013 South US-27, St. Johns, MI 48879, or call (989) 224-6831.

Clinton County R ESA Office of Innovative ProjectsEarly On® Training and Technical Assistance (EOT&TA), an Innovative Project of Clinton County RESA, is your system of personnel development. Funded by the Michigan Department of Education, EOT&TA provides Michigan’s comprehensive system of personnel development mandated by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. We are available to provide support, information, and training related to Early On processes, child development, early intervention strategies, and state and federal regulations and initiatives.A companion project to EOT&TA, the Early On Center for Higher Education, supports faculty with content related to the state’s early intervention system so that students may graduate knowing that early intervention is a career choice and with an awareness of family-centered practices and system components. We are pleased to offer the Early On Faculty Colloquium in partnership with the Early On Conference. The Conference and Colloquium are blended so that faculty, providers, and administrators attend the keynote, some breakout sessions, and lunch together, connecting researchers with practitioners and offering common learning as well as sessions that meet the specifi c interests and needs of each audience.We’re aware of the limited fi eld placement and practicum opportunities in the preparation of therapists and personnel from all disciplines to work with families of children birth to three years of age, so we invite faculty and providers to come together to consider curricular strategies that will prepare future service providers for the unique work ahead of supporting families and children in their homes. This year’s Conference and Colloquium provides a focus on supporting communication development, with sessions for providers and faculty from all backgrounds and disciplines to enhance their knowledge and skills.This year’s Conference Coordinators are Stefanie Rathburn and Carol Haapala; Colloquium Coordinators are Meg McSweeney and Janice Fialka. Congratulations and thank you to this team who put together an event for us that promises to be magical!

Christy Callahan, Director Kerenda Applebey, Training and TA ManagerOffi ce of Innovative Projects Early On Training and Technical Assistance

Michigan Department of EducationDear Early On® Michigan Providers:

Welcome! The Michigan Department of Education is pleased to present the 2010 Early On® Annual Conference and Faculty Colloquium, The REAL Magic of Communication. This conference will provide you with opportunities to learn about innovative and best practices for supporting families with children in Early On. Thank you for your dedication to Michigan’s youngest citizens and for supporting their development through your passionate work with their families. Have a magical conference!

Sincerely,

Michael P. FlanaganState Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Conference & Colloquium Agenda: Thursday, October 21, 20107:45AM - 9:00AM Registration & Continental Breakfast

7:45AM - 4:30PM Exhibits and Vendors available

9:00AM - 9:15AM Welcome Christine Callahan, Director, Early On Training & Technical Assistance

9:15AM -10:30AM Keynote: The REAL Magic of Communication: Building Speech and Language Development into Everyday Routines Clarissa Willis, Ph.D., Academic Liaison, Kaplan Early Learning

10:30AM - 11:00AM Break

11:00AM - 12:15PM Session 1

12:15PM - 1:30PM Lunch

12:15PM - 2:45PM Fall Forum*

1:30PM - 2:45PM Session 2

2:45PM - 3:15PM Break

3:15PM - 4:30PM Session 3

Friday, October 22, 20107:30AM - 8:30AM Continental Breakfast

8:30AM - 9:00AM Early On Updates Vanessa Winborne, State Part C Coordinator, Michigan Department of Education

9:00AM - 9:30AM Break

9:30AM - 12:00PM Session 4

12:00PM Lunch and Closing Comments

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* The Fall Forum is the annual meeting of the Michigan Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (MiAECTE) comprised of faculty who teach in early childhood and early childhood special education departments at Michigan universities and colleges.

The Fall Forum will take place on Thursday in the Riverside Room from 12:15PM - 2:45PM

Early On UpdateFriday, 8:30AM - 9:00AM

Vanessa Winborne, State Part C Coordinator, Michigan Department of Education

The Michigan Department of Education, as the state lead agency for Early On Michigan, has the responsibility to oversee the administration of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004). Vanessa will provide participants with the federal and state updates and information regarding Early On Michigan.

AudXCalibration/updates of the AudX hearing screening equipment will be available on site. The AudX must becalibrated every 18 months to remain accurate. Those interested are asked to register in advance. Watch the Early On listserv for registration information from Tiffany Kostelec, Early On Coordinator for Public Health, Michigan Department of Community Health.

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Keynote: The “Real” Magic of Communication: Building Speech and Language Development into Everyday Routines Thursday, 9:15AM - 10:30AM

Clarissa Willis, Ph.D., is an author and consultant living in North Carolina. She was Associate Professor of Special Education and the Associate Director of the Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development at East Ten-nessee State University. In that capacity she directed such projects as Tennessee’s Early Intervention System (First District), the East Tennessee Autism Training Project, the Tennessee Preschool Literacy Project, and Expanding Horizons Early Inter-vention Project. She holds a Ph.D. in early childhood special education and a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. She is the author of fi ve books including: Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Gryphon House) and

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Young Children: What to Do on Monday Morning! (Corwin Press). Her book, Inclu-sive Literacy Lessons, with co-author Pam Schiller won the Early Childhood News Director’s Choice Award for 2008. Her newest books, Teaching Infants, Toddlers and Twos with Special Needs and My Child Has Autism, were released in 2009.

Session 1, Thursday, 11:00A M - 12:15PM

1A How Early On Michigan Providers Foster Hope in Foster Care: Lessons Learned & Opportunities Offered John Palladino, Eastern Michigan University Mark Geisler, Saginaw Valley State UniversityThis presentation will include large and small group discussion about the opportunities to infuse foster care topics into Early On pre-service training. Goals include: understanding in-service practitioners’ recommendations about necessary pre-service knowledge and skills for working with infant foster care populations, identifying opportunities within existing curricula for infusing foster care topics and discussions, and discussing how and where to use sample curricula case studies provided for the participants. Faculty

1B Healthy Homes = Healthy Kids Jane Nickert, Michigan Department of Community HealthParticipants will be provided with an overview of the relationship between housing, the environment, and health. Discussion will also focus on the environmental contaminants and impact on hearing, vision, and the child’s capacity to learn and communicate. Participants will learn of resources to promote safe, green environments and a holistic approach to health and wellness in infants and toddlers. Entry/ASHA, Nursing,

1C Keeping Your Cool When Conversations Get Hot Barb Schinderle, Michigan Department of Education Cheryl Hall, Michigan Department of EducationAnyone wishing to improve his or her communication skills will benefi t by learning how to use a variety of tools presented in this workshop. Benefi ts include strengthened relationships and improved health due to reduced stress. The presentation will include stories of crucial conversations working well, small group work with people sharing examples, and trainers providing strategies for participants to use in day-to-day life. All/ASHA

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Session 1 Continued1D Building Relationships and Communication Within a Family’s Natural Environment Kelly Johnston, Early On Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District Mary Forness, FiveCAP, Inc.The session will discuss the importance of developing a relationship-based approach, emphasizing interpersonal skills in working with infants and toddlers and their families. The importance of parallel process will be reviewed with participants. The session will also discuss language connections and the use of age appropriate developmental techniques and tools to enhance the social, emotional, and communication development of infants and toddlers. Seasoned/ASHA

1E Misbehavior or Missed Communication Clarissa Willis, Academic Liaison, Kaplan Early LearningOften what looks like misbehavior may just be “missed-communication.” This workshop will identify some of the most common “missed-communication” exhibited by young children. Specifi c intervention strategies and hands-on solutions will be provided. Participants will defi ne the unique challenges when children ‘miscommunicate’ and understand strategies designed to help children manage their own behavior and build resilience. Entry/ASHA

1F Tone, Positioning, and Motor Development in the Home Environment Kimberly Tailford, Dynamic Physical TherapyThis session will focus on the motor development, positioning, the impact of tone on positioning and development, and how to use the home environment to address the specifi c needs of each infant. The goals of the session are to identify the type and characteristics of tone and related diagnoses and to understand the impact of tone on positioning, handling of each child, and on motor development milestones (strength, refl exes, and head control). Entry/Nursing

1G Oral Motor Skills and Feeding Christin R. Dowd, Lenawee Intermediate School District Debra Lauharn, Lenawee Intermediate School DistrictThis session will share strategies and techniques to use with children who present with decreasedoral intake and feeding problems such as gagging, choking, and diffi culty with swallowing. Seasoned/ASHA, Nursing

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Session 2, Thursday, 1:30PM - 2:45PM

2A Parental Involvement in Bilingual Children’s Language & Literacy Development Lena G. Caesar, Andrews University This session will present the fi ndings of a home-early intervention partnership with parents and teachers of children in a migrant Head Start program. A journaling approach (SALSA) was used to stimulate oral language and emergent literacy skills in Spanish-speaking children of migrant farmers. Implications for the effectiveness of using this method with other multicultural populations will also be discussed. Participants will also learn of special considerations for working with families in which the parents and children are English Language Learners (ELLs). Faculty, Seasoned/ASHA

2B The Long Journey Home - Transitioning Medically Fragile Infants to the Home Environment Barbara Shaltis, University of Michigan Hospitals and Health System The presentation will remind and/or raise awareness of what families deal with emotionally, fi nancially, and physically when their medically fragile infants and toddlers are hospitalized, discharged, and begin the transition to care at home. The presentation will discuss post-procedure feeding issues. Participants will have the opportunity to: increase understanding of the patient’s and family’s hospital experience, defi ne the emotional and tangible needs of patients and families when discharged home (using the feeding issue as an illustration), and barriers or problems that often occur. Participants will develop a “tool kit” of skills and resources that might assist intervention with the parents. Entry/ASHA, Nursing

2C How Early On Michigan Providers Foster Hope in Foster Care John Palladino, Eastern Michigan University Mark Geisler, Saginaw Valley State UniversityThe purpose of this session is to share the fi ndings from an Early On-funded research project that included practitioners’ experiences, insights, challenges, and recommendations about services for infants and toddlers placed in foster care. The presentation and interactive dialogue will explore the similarities and differences of Early On services for these infants and toddlers throughout the state and innovative opportunities for enhancing collaborative best practices for serving infants and toddlers, foster parents, and birth parents. Seasoned

2D Early Language Development Tierney Popp, Central Michigan University The purpose of this session is to describe and discuss the development of language beginning with the infant’s fi rst communication intent to the older toddler’s ability to understand and express ideas and feelings using words. This presentation will look at language from two levels, the receptive and the expressive, and support the assessment of functional language. Entry/ASHA

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Session 2 Continued2E Project LAUNCH: Promoting the Wellness of Young Children in Michigan Linda K. Dann, Michigan Department of Community Health Barbara Russell, Saginaw Intermediate School District Deborah A. Griffi n, Saginaw Intermediate School District Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) is a federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)-funded grant promoting the wellness of young children from birth to eight years of age by addressing the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of development. The state is working in partnership with its community partner, Saginaw county, to implement several evidence-based practices. LAUNCH seeks to infuse social/emotional health into physical health and other home visitation models. The model also promotes healthy, stable, safe and supportive families and communities. Seasoned/Nursing

2F Accommodations, Alternatives, and Assistive Technology to Support Language and Literacy in Young Children Kindy Segovia, Kent Intermediate School DistrictExplore tools and strategies that will foster language and literacy development in the critical years of birth to three. Low tech to high tech supports and activities can help build language skills and a basis for life-long literacy skills. Discover, see, touch, and feel hands-on materials, visual supports, activities, and technology supports, embedded into everyday routines. Leave with an understanding and framework for using supports, creating and utilizing multi-sensory tools, and new ideas for immediate use to support language. Seasoned/ASHA

2G Signing with Babies for Communication and Relationship Support Lisa Keller, Kent Intermediate School District Early OnThis workshop will provide skills for enriching a child’s language development by increasing vocabulary and building self-confi dence through the use of signing. This presentation will feature the research-based Baby Signs® Program, the experiences of families and professionals, and the application for children with and without delays. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of how signing can enhance the parent-child relationship and the ability to teach caregivers the basics of signing with their children. Entry/ASHA

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Session 3, Thursday, 3:15PM - 4:30PM

3A Laughing = Learning: The Value of Humor in the College Classroom Holly Hoffman, Central Michigan UniversityParticipants will examine the current research base regarding the benefi ts of humor for college students and professionals in the areas of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. They will identify their “humor barometer reading” and refl ect on current and future practices. Resources for increasing or maintaining use of humor in the academic environment will be provided. Faculty

3B Preparing Students for Families and Routines Clarissa Willis, Academic Liaison, Kaplan Early LearningPre-service curriculum for the therapeutic disciplines (speech-language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.) and early childhood special education related to early intervention, birth to age three, will be discussed. Participants will gain knowledge about the preparation necessary for students who will be working with families in natural environments, with special emphasis on home-based strategies. Encouraging collaboration with families through the use of family-centered consultation, including discussion of coaching, mentoring and direct intervention strategies, will be addressed. Research that supports improved child and family outcomes when parents are engaged as partners in the child’s intervention plan will be discussed. Faculty/ASHA

3C Autism “Recovery?” Understanding and Supporting Parents Who Plan to “Recover” Their Autistic Children Amber Fante, Baker College of Clinton TownshipIn a modern world fi lled with statistics about the recent increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism, many parents are turning to alternative methods to “recover” their autistic children. Often these efforts can be at odds with traditional intervention services. This session will: provide information to help bridge the gap between non-traditional (bio-medical) and typical intervention methods, include strategies for providers to understand parents, and consider innovative approaches to intervention (i.e., limiting screen time, increasing dynamic interactions, and fi nding low-cost alternatives to high-priced interventions), blending the traditional with new research to help families fi nd hope for the future. Seasoned/ASHA, Nursing

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Session 3 Continued3D Children, Parents, and the Benefi ts of Nature: Outdoors - the Real Natural Environment Sam Cornelius, Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ISD Carolyn Belknap, Charlevoix-Emmet ISDNature experience (direct activity in the outdoors) provides huge benefi ts for young children, ranging from development in all areas to increased creativity, curiosity, confi dence, and excitement plus important lessons in self-management, independence, cooperation and the ability to focus and maintain attention. Ideas for expeditions, explorations and content activities will be included. If setting and conditions permit, participants will go outdoors for a hands-on experience. Entry

3E Understanding the Function of Biting and Other Challenging Toddler Behaviors Jennifer Champagne O’Connor, Oakland SchoolsDuring this workshop we will discuss factors that infl uence challenging toddler behaviors and how our understanding of these factors can be used to develop appropriate strategies to prevent the behavior and respond when the behavior occurs. Entry/ASHA, Nursing

3F The Primary Service Provider Model in Early Intervention: What Is It and How Does It Work? Dawn Koger, Oakland Schools Susan Wit, Royal Oak SchoolsCome learn about the Primary Service Provider model and what it means for children, families, and service providers. This session will review best practice principles from current research as well as lessons learned from the fi eld as one service area moved to a primary service provider model. Seasoned/ASHA

3G Partners in Communication: Ways to Empower Parents Mallory Mast, Michigan State University Lindsay Reilly, Michigan State University Jennifer Kudsin, Michigan State UniversityThis session will discuss what it means to empower parents of children with communication diffi culties. Strategies for incorporating parents in speech and language therapy will be addressed. Presenters will demonstrate the importance of a family-centered approach in the Early On setting and discuss the issues that inhibit the working relationship between parents and speech-language pathologists. Entry/ASHA

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Session 4, Friday, 9:30A M - 12:00PM

4A To Intervene or Not to Intervene??? When and How to Support Communication Skills in the Birth-to-Three Population Cheryl Granzo, Ionia ISD Diane Saroli-Taylor, Ionia ISDThis workshop is intended to support staff that work with infants and toddlers who are either at risk for communication delays and/or are identifi ed with communication delays. Participants in the session will review communication milestones from birth to age three, explore some contributing causes of communication disorders, learn when to intervene, explore how to use speech therapists through a consultative model, and learn and practice specifi c strategies to teach/coach parents to facilitate communication development in their children. All/ASHA

4B Nurturing Hearts and Brains through Treatment and Parenting Anne Lange, Nurtured Heart PathService providers will benefi t by gaining a deeper understanding of the connection between brain function and relational connection. Participants will learn concrete strategies to promote healthy relationships and brain development, drawing from the strength-based model of the Nurtured Heart Approach. Seasoned

4C Getting Back to Our Passion: Overcoming Compassion Fatigue Mark Geisler, Saginaw Valley State University John Palladino, Eastern Michigan UniversityIn this interactive, informative session, participants will understand the symptoms and implications of compassion fatigue as distinguished from burnout. Participants will be able to identify common coping mechanisms related to compassion fatigue. They will also be able to understand personal, interpersonal, and organizational strategies for combating compassion fatigue to enhance their work with infants and families. Seasoned/ Nursing

4D Supporting Relationships for Infants and Toddlers with Early Signs of Autism Ann O’Donnell, Private PracticeThis presentation will identify early signs of autism and related challenges for infants and toddlers. Participants will learn basic

strategies to facilitate relationships for infants and toddlers with social and emotional developmental risk factors. They will learn to identify resources for support in facilitating attachment for infants and toddlers with social and emotional developmental risk factors.

Entry/ASHA, Nursing

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Session 4 Continued4E Attachment: Helping Early On Parents Connect with Their Very Young Children René Beyette, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Joan Shirilla, Self-employed Mental Health ConsultantThis session will focus on how attachment develops and the classifi cations of secure and insecure patterns of attachment. The presenters will address how a growing attachment can be more diffi cult when a very young child has developmental challenges. Ways to support growing attachments will be explored. Entry/Nursing

4F Multimodal Approach to Suspected Apraxia of Speech Christin Dowd, Lenawee ISD Debra Lauharn, Lenawee ISDChildhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a breakdown in the transmission of messages from the brain to the muscles in the jaw, cheeks, lips, tongue, and palate. Children with CAS are often reported to have coexisting conditions such as oral apraxia, oral-motor hypotonia, sensory integration dysfunction and limb apraxia. A multimodal approach to facilitate speech and expressive language skills will be outlined. The use of gross motor, fi ne motor, and sensory integration skills as a way of facilitating speech and expressive language skills will be discussed. Seasoned/ASHA

4G Refl ective Supervision Sheryl Goldberg, Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health Denise Kerwin, Jackson-Hillsdale-Lenawee Community Action AgencyRefl ective supervision or consultation (RS/C) can greatly improve the quality of services provided in any early childhood program. This session is intended for early childhood program supervisors or team leaders with supervisory responsibility. One key benefi t of RS/C is increasing job satisfaction leading to job retention. Decisions that an agency must make when implementing RS/C will also be discussed. A demonstration of RS/C will be provided.

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Conference CodesTo assist participants in the selection of workshops, sessions are coded according to the level of content provided.

Entry level indicates presentation is focused for participants who are interested in learning the fundamentals of early childhood intervention topics.

Seasoned level indicates the presentation is targeted for participants who are interested in concentrated, in-depth information beyond the basics of early intervention topics.

All indicates that the session is appropriate for all conference participants.

Faculty sessions are open to all; however, content has been developed with university or college faculty in mind.

Continuing Education CreditsState Board Continuing Education Units (SB-CEUs)An application has been submitted for State Board Continuing Education Units (SB-CEUs). Credit will be offered for all sessions, pending approval.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)For sessions coded ASHA, an application has been submitted for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Continuing Education Units, through a cooperative agreement with Michigan State University. Credit will be offered for specifi c components and workshops at this conference. These intermediate level sessions are offered for a total of .7 ASHA CEUs.

Nursing Contact Hours (NCH)For sessions coded NCH, an application has been submitted for Nursing Contact Hours. Credit will be offered, pending approval. Content approval information will be available at the conference.

Social Work Contact Hours (SWCH)An application has been submitted for Social Work Contact Hours. Credit will be offered for all sessions, pending approval. Course approval information will be availabe at the conference.

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Michigan State University,Department of Audiology andSpeech Services is apporoved bythe Continuing Education Boardof the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education

activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. See courseinformation for number of ASHA CEUs, instructional level and content area.ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement ofcourse content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Things to do in East LansingEast Lansing offers a variety in entertainment and dining for conference participants. Some options include:

The MSU Theatre Department will produce Evil Dead: The Musical at the Wharton Center on Wednesday, October 20th and 21st, at 7:30 p.m. http://www.theatre.msu.edu/Productions/Shows

The 13th Annual East Lansing Film Festival (ELFF) is October 20-28. The ELFF strives to bring quality foreign and independent fi lms to the state of Michigan. Audiences are exposed to diverse cultures, ideas and creative works. Check out the website for information on fi lms that will be spotlighted the week of the conference. http://www.elff.com Shop at Eastwood Towne Center. This shopping center offers upscale fashion retailers, home furnishing shops and a variety of dining options. Eastwood is open until 9:00 p.m. on the nights of the conference and is located on Lake Lansing Road, West of US 127. http://www.shopeastwoodtownecenter.com East Lansing offers great dining and nightlife opportunities! http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/Downtown Sweetie-licious Bakery. If you’re having a craving for something sweet, you may want to check out the Sweetie-licious Bakery. Linda Hunt, owner of the bakery, holds the title of 2010 Crisco National Pie Champion. She provided an evening demonstration at the 2009 Annual Conference & Faculty Colloquium and is located in nearby DeWitt. The shop is open until 7:00 p.m. on the nights of the conference. http://www.sweetie-licious.com/

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Family-Centered PracticeEarly On Training and Technical Assistance embraces the principles of family-centered practice and encourages all presenters and participants to consider them in their work.

RegistrationConference and Colloquium Registration Rates:

By September 23, 2010 After September 23, 2010Conference & Faculty Colloquium $130.00 $160.00

Thursday Only $90.00 $120.00

Student/LICC Parent $65.00 $65.00

Applying for Discounted Rates: For those students wishing to attend and receive the discounted rate, documentation on university letterhead indicating their enrollment is required.

For LICC parents wishing to attend and receive the discounted rate, documentation on ISD/agency letterhead indicating their current involvement as an LICC parent is required.

Please send requests for discounted rates and documentation to Al Thelen at thelen_a@ccresa.org or fax it to him at (517) 668-0446.

Registration Procedures: Online registration is the preferred way to register and is available at www.eotta.ccresa.org. Please remit payment or purchase order within 7 days to: CCRESA EOT&TA 13109 Schavey Road, Suite 4 DeWitt, MI 48820

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be submitted via e-mail to thelen_a@ccresa.org on or before October 1, 2010. A $15.00 processing fee is charged for each cancellation. The full conference fee is due for cancellations after October 1, 2010. Substitutions may be made up to the start of the conference.

Accommodations: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the conference should contact EOT&TA at (866) 334-5437 at least ten (10) days in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing and other assistance. Individuals may also indicate these needs in their online registration form.

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HotelFor conference participants, a block of rooms is being held at the hotels listed below. The hotels have listed their conference rates. Hotel rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes at the time of check- in. Please remember to bring your tax exempt ID information with you to supply to hotel staff upon check-in. Please register directly with the hotel of your choice.

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, located on the campus of Michigan State University, is holding a block of rooms for conference participants. You will enjoy the unique atmosphere and beautiful surroundings with a short distance to downtown East Lansing. They offer 160 guest rooms with a restaurant, coffee bar/lounge, and fi tness center along with complimentary parking and passes to the Intramural Centers for hotel guests. The entire facility has complimentary WI-FI. For more information about the facility, please visit www.kelloggcenter.com. Room rates are $65.00 for a single occupancy and $75.00 for a double if you register by September 22, 2010. Hotel rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes at the time of check-in. To reserve a room, please phone 1-800-875-5090 and mention the Early On Conference & Faculty Colloquium.

Candlewood Suites is located on the south side of the MSU campus, approximately 3 miles from Kellogg Center and is adjacent to the University Club. Room rates are $65.00 for a studio suite and $95.00 for a one-bedroom suite. The room amenities include kitchenette, free high-speed internet, coffee makers and discount golf at the MSU Forest Akers Golf Courses. This does include free shuttle service to the Kellogg Center. A hot made-to-order breakfast is available at the University Club for $7.95 per person. Their web site is: www.cwsuites.com or call 517-351-8181 for reservations.

The University Quality Inn is located two miles from the Kellogg Center on East Grand River Avenue. Room rates are $64.95 plus tax, which includes full hot breakfast each morning and two complimentary drinks at the hotel lounge per room per night. The room amenities include a large indoor heated pool and fi tness center, and free wireless internet, all within walking distance to 14 restaurants and 70 stores. Free shuttle service to the Kellogg Center is also available. Their web site is: http://www.universityqualityinn.com or call 517-351-1440 for reservations.

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Driving DirectionsFROM ANN ARBOR - US-23 North to I-96 West, to US-127 (exit 106) North (3.1 miles) to Trowbridge Road (exit 9) East (.5 miles) to Harrison Road; turn left North approximately 1 mile on the right (four traffi c lights up).

FROM CHARLOTTE - North on I-69 to I-496 East; East (5 miles) to Trowbridge Road (exit 9) East (.5 miles) to Harrison Road; turn left North approximately 1 mile on the right (four traffi c lights up).

FROM DETROIT - I-96 West to US-127 (exit 106) North (3.1 miles) to Trowbridge Road (exit 9) East (.5 miles) to Harrison Road; turn left North approximately 1 mile on the right (four traffi c lights up).

FROM FLINT - West on I-69 to US-127 (exit 89) South (5.5 miles) to Trowbridge Road (exit 9) East (.5 miles) to Harrison Road; turn left North approximately 1 mile on the right (four traffi c lights up).

FROM GRAND RAPIDS - East on I-96 to I-496 (exit 95) East (9.7 miles) to Trowbridge Road (exit 9) East (.5 miles) to Harrison Road; turn left North approximately 1 mile on the right (four traffi c lights up).

FROM KALAMAZOO - I-94 East to I-69 North, to I-496 East; East (5 miles) to Trowbridge Road (exit 9) East (.5 miles) to Harrison Road; turn left North approximately 1 mile on the right (four traffi c lights up).

FROM ST. JOHNS - South on US-27 to US-127 South (8.5 miles) to Trowbridge Road (exit 9) East (.5 miles) to Harrison Road; turn left North approximately 1 mile on the right (four traffi c lights up).

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Save the Date!2011 Early On® Annual Conference

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