2015 Early On Conference Brochure

Everyday Heroes & Quality Practices | The Power of Early Intervention

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2015 Early On Conference | November 10-12, 2015 | www.eotta.ccresa.org

Table of ContentsRegistration Information .................................... 3

Hotel Information ............................................... 3

Agenda at a Glance ............................................. 4

Wednesday Keynote ........................................... 4

GreetingfromtheOfficeofGreatStart ............. 5

Continuing Education ........................................ 5

OAEHearingScreener(formerlyAuDX) ........ 5

Pre-ConferenceSessions .................................... 6

Session1: Wednesday-10:30am-12:30pm .................7-8

Session2: Wednesday-1:45pm-3:00pm ....................9-10

Session3: Wednesday-3:30pm-4:45pm ..................10-11

BreakfastTableDiscussionGroups ................ 12

Celena Barnes Award ....................................... 12

Session4: Thursday-10:30am-12:30pm .................13-14

Session5: Thursday-1:30pm-3:30pm .......................... 15

Early On Michigan Foundation SilentAuction ..................................................... 15

DrivingDirections ............................................. 15

ThingstoDoinTraverseCity ......................... 15

State Board of EducationJohn C. Austin - President Casandra E. Ulbrich - Vice PresidentMichelleFecteau-Secretary LupeRamos-Montigny-NASBEDelegate Pamela Pugh - Treasurer KathleenN.Straus EileenLappinWeiserRichard Zeile

Ex-Officio MembersRickSnyder-GovernorBrianJ.Whiston-StateSuperintendent

The Michigan Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title II and Section 504 Coordinator Sherri Booker Michigan Department of Education 608 West Allegan Street P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, Michigan 48909 517-373-1757 [email protected]

This document was produced and distributed through an IDEA Mandated Activities Project for CCRESA EOT&TA, awarded by the Michigan Department of Education, for electronic distribution. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan State Board of Education, or the U.S. Department of Education, and no endorsement is inferred. This document is in the public domain and may be copied for further distribution when proper credit is given. For further information or inquiries about this project, contact the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start, P.O. Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909.


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Title IX Coordinator Elizabeth Collins Michigan Department of Education 608 West Allegan P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, Michigan 48909 517-241-2091 [email protected]


Michigan Department of EducationDearEarlyInterventionPersonnel:

Greetings!TheMichiganDepartmentofEducation,alongwithourcollaborativepartners,ispleasedtoofferthe2015Early On Conference, Everyday Heroes and Quality Practices: The Power of Early Intervention.

Thisconferencewillofferparticipantsexcitinglearningopportunitiesthatwillrenewandexpanduponcurrentpractices,aswellasopportunitiestobuildnewstrategiesforsupportingfamilieswithinfantsandtoddlersinEarly On.

Thank you for your work with families at such animportanttimeinthelivesoftheiryoungchildren–weknowthatinterveningintheearliestyearsreallymakesadifference.

Enjoyyour2015conference!

Sincerely,Brian J. Whiston, State Superintendent

Clinton County RESA Office of Innovative ProjectsEarly On Training and Technical Assistance (EOT&TA)isanInnovativeProjectofClintonCountyRESA,fundedbytheMichiganDepartmentofEducationthroughPartCoftheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct,tosupportandpreparepersonneltoworkwithinfantsandtoddlerswhoareeligibleforservicesthrough Early On Michigan and their families. EOT&TAprovidesinformationandtrainingrelated to Early On processes,family-centeredpractices,childdevelopment,earlyinterventionstrategies,statepolicy,andfederalregulations.

This year’s conference, Everyday Heroes and Quality Practices: The Power of Early Intervention offersopportunitiesforearlyinterventionpersonneltoconsiderthefoundationofqualitypracticesinmanyareasofearlyintervention,including:buildingthecapacityofparentstosupportpositivesocial-emotionaloutcomes,usingaPrimaryServiceProviderapproach,supportforrolesasproviders,feeding,autism,infantbrainsandlanguageacquisition,trauma,hearingloss,routines-basedintervention,andmuchmore.Avarietyofsessionsareofferedthatmeettheneedsofproviders,administrators,faculty,andparents.Thisyearwe’repleasedtofeatureM’LisaSheldenandDathanRushwhowillofferafull-dayPre-Conferencesession,ouropeningkeynote,andworkshopsthroughoutthe conference.

OurConferenceCoordinatorsareStefanieRathburnandCarolSpaman.Congratulationsandthankyouforyourheroicsupportinorganizing this Early On Conference!

Christy Callahan, DirectorCCRESA Office of Innovative Projects


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Title IX Coordinator Elizabeth Collins Michigan Department of Education 608 West Allegan P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, Michigan 48909 517-241-2091 [email protected]


Conference RegistrationByOctober16,2015 AfterOctober16,2015

Pre-Conference (Tue.,Nov.10,2015) $80.00 $110.00Conference (Wed.-Thurs.,Nov.11-12,2015) $140.00 $170.00Wednesday Only (Nov.11,2015) $90.00 $120.00Thursday Only (Nov.12,2015) $90.00 $120.00Student/LICCParent(Wed.-Thurs.,Nov.11-12,2015) $65.00 $80.00

Applying for Discounted Rates Studentswhowishtoattendandreceivethediscountedratemustprovidedocumentationonuniversityletterheadindicatingtheirenrollmentatthecollegeoruniversity.Localinteragencycoordinatingcouncil(LICC)parentswhowishtoattendandreceivethediscountedratemustprovidedocumentationonIntermediateSchoolDistrict(ISD)/agencyletterheadindicatingtheircurrentinvolvementasanLICCparent.Attendeestravelingmorethan300miles,one-way,toattendthepre-conferenceand/orconferenceareeligibleforthediscountedrateofhalfoffthepre-conferenceand/orconferencerates.PleasesendrequestsfordiscountedratesanddocumentationtoLeeKleinjansat [email protected](517)668-0446.Registration ProceduresOnlineregistrationisthepreferredwaytoregisterandisavailableatwww.eotta.ccresa.org. Please remitpaymentonlinebycreditcardorbymailingacheckorpurchaseorderwithinsevendaystoCCRESAEOT&TA,240SBridgeSt,Suite250,DeWitt,MI48820.Pleasedirectregistrationquestionstoeotweb@edzone.netorcall(866)334-5437.Cancellation PolicyCancellationrequestsmustbesubmittedviae-mailtoKleinjans_L@ccresa.org on or before November1,2015.A$15.00processingfeeischargedforeachcancellation.ThefullconferencefeeisdueforcancellationsafterNovember2,2015.Substitutionsmaybemadeuptothestartoftheconference. Accommodations PersonswithdisabilitiesneedingaccommodationsforeffectiveparticipationintheconferenceshouldcontactEOT&TAat(866)334-5437atleastten(10)daysinadvancetorequestmobility,visual,hearing,andotherassistance.Individualsmayalsoindicatetheseneedsintheironlineregistrationform.

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Hotel Information Grand Traverse Resort 100GrandTraverseResortVillageBlvd,Acme,MI49610Forconferenceparticipants,ablockofroomsisreservedattheGrandTraverseResortattherateof$75.00,applicableSunday,November8,throughThursday,November12.Anassessmenttaxof5%forlocallodgingapplies.Adailyresortfeeof$14.95willbeaddedtotheguestroomcharge,whichincludeshigh-speedinternetaccessinhotelandtowerguestrooms,dailynewspaperuponrequest,useofsafedepositbox,freeparking,unlimiteduseofresortfitnesscenterincludingcardiovascularandstrengthtrainingequipment,whirlpools,saunasandindoorpools,andon-propertyshuttleservicetoCherryCapitalAirportandTurtleCreekCasino.Roomsareequippedwithcoffeemakers,hairdryers,andirons.TheGrandTraverseResortishappytohonortheEarly OndiscountedgrouprateforourblockofroomsuntilOctober19,2015,subjecttoavailability.PleaseremembertobringyourtaxexemptIDinformationwithyoutosupplytohotelstaffuponcheck-in.Registrationcanbemadebyeither:• Callingthehoteldirectlyat1-800-968-7352andmentiontheEarly On Conference • Using the online system at http://goo.gl/JcIoC9


Agenda at a GlanceTuesday, November 10, 20158:00am-9:00am Registration& Continental Breakfast9:00am-12:00pm Pre-Conference Sessions12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch1:00pm-3:30pm Pre-Conference Sessions continued

Wednesday, November 11, 20157:00am-8:30am Registration& Continental Breakfast8:00am-5:00pm Exhibits&Vendorsavailable8:30am-8:45am Welcome8:45am-10:00am Keynote10:00am-10:30am Break10:30am-12:30pm Session 112:30pm-1:45pm Lunch1:45pm-3:00pm Session 23:00pm-3:30pm Break3:30pm-4:45pm Session 3

Thursday, November 12, 20157:00am-8:00am Continental Breakfast7:00am-8:15am BreakfastDiscussionGroups8:30am-10:00am Greeting 10:00am-10:30am Break10:30am-12:30pm Session 412:30pm-1:30pm Lunch1:30pm-3:30pm Session 5

Wednesday KeynoteBuilding Parent Capacity to be Available, Mindful, and ResponsiveThisexcitingkeynotepresentationwill focusontheuseofpromotionalstrategiestobuildthecapacityofALLparentstosupportattainmentofpositivesocial-emotionaloutcomesforyoungchildren.Thepresenterswillprovideanoverviewoftheresearchtosupportparent-mediatedinterventionstrategiesaswellastheimportanceofparentresponsivenessthroughoutdailylife.Coaching as an adult interaction style will behighlightedasanevidence-basedstrategythatcanbeusedbyearlyinterventionpractitionerstobuildthecapacityofparents.

M’Lisa Shelden,Ph.D.,PT,istheDirectoroftheFamily,Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)inMorganton,NorthCarolina.Dr.Sheldenhasconsultedwithover30statesandnumerousprogramsacross the country and presentsnationallyontopics

relatedtoevidence-basedpractices,coaching,useofaprimaryserviceproviderapproachtoteaming,andprovisionofservicesinnaturalenvironments.

Dathan Rush,EdD,CCC-SLP,istheAssociateDirectorof the Family, Infant and PreschoolProgram(FIPP)inMorganton,NorthCarolina.Dr.RushandDr.Sheldencoauthored:Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood Intervention,

The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook and The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook: A Primary Service Provider Approach.

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Greeting from the Office of Great Start

Susan Broman, Deputy Superintendent, Office of Great Start, Michigan Department of Education DeputySuperintendentBromanwillkickofftheday,welcomingparticipantswithanoverviewoftheOfficeofGreatStart,currentinitiatives

for early childhood in Michigan, and discussion about how Early OnMichiganfitsintothebroader early childhood system.

Vanessa Winborne, State Part C Coordinator, Michigan Department of EducationMs.Winbornewillprovideanupdateonstateandfederalactivities,includingtheincreasedemphasisonsupportingsocial-emotionaldevelopmentduetothe

StateSystemicImprovementPlanaswellasthedevelopmentofnewguidanceforuseofeligibility criteria for Michigan Mandatory SpecialEducation.

OAE Hearing Screener (formerly called AuDX)Calibration/updatesoftheOAEHearingscreeningequipmentwillbeavailableonsite.TheOAEHearingScreenermustbecalibratedevery18monthstoremainaccurate.Ifyouhavenothadachancetohaveyourequipmentcalibratedsincethelastconferencein2013,thisisaneasywaytobeuptodate.Thoseinterestedareaskedtoregisterinadvance.WatchtheEarly OnlistservforregistrationinformationfromTiffanyKostelec,Early On Coordinator for PublicHealth,MichiganDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices.

Continuing EducationState Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs)AnapplicationhasbeensubmittedforSCECHs.Creditwillbeofferedforallworkshops,pendingapproval.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)AnapplicationhasbeensubmittedforASHAContinuing Education Units, through a cooperativeagreementwithCalvinCollege.Creditwillbeofferedforallworkshops,pendingapproval.

Social Work Continuing Education (CE)AnapplicationhasbeensubmittedforSocialWorkCE.Creditwillbeofferedforallworkshops,pendingapproval.

Course approval information for all continuing education will be available at the conference.

Calvin College, Speech Patholgyand Audiology Program is apporoved by the Continuing Education Board of 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.

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Pre-Conference Sessions Tuesday, 9:00am - 3:30pm

Using a Primary Service Provider Approach to Teaming M’LisaShelden,PT, Ph.D., Family, Infant and Preschool Program, Morganton, North CarolinaDathanRush,EdD, CCC-SLP, Family, Infant and Preschool Program, Morganton, North Carolina Thissessionisdesignedforpractitionersthatworkonteamsinterestedinimplementinga

primaryserviceproviderapproach.Throughtheuseofdiscussion,video,newtoolsandchecklists,thepresenterswillwalkparticipantsthroughthenutsandboltsofhowtoimplementthisapproach.Thepresenterswillhelpparticipantsdefinecoreteams,coordinatejointvisitsandconductteammeetingsusingtheChecklistsforImplementingaPrimaryServiceProviderApproachtoTeaming.Thepresenterswillshareeffectivestrategies(triedandtrue)thathaveworkedforavarietyofprogramsinovercomingcommonchallengeswhenimplementingaPSPapproachtoteamingforurban,ruralandremoteprogramsites.

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I’m Not a Social Worker! Why am I Expected to be one? Barbara Corbin, LMSW, Kent Intermediate School DistrictJanice Fialka, LMSW, Office of Innovative Projects, Clinton County RESASupportingfamiliesisbothrewardingandcomplicated,especiallyasmorefamilies

experiencechallengesindailyliving.Topicswillinclude:practicalapproachesforhandlingstrongemotions,strengtheningactivelisteningskills,understandingtheimpactofemotionallaboronproviders,useofreframingasatooltohandlechallenginginteractions,theroleofcoaching,andpromotionofpartnershipswithdiversefamilies.Self-carestrategieswillbeemphasized.Learningwilltakeplacethroughaseriesofguidedexercisesusingreallifesituations,reflectiontime,smallgroupdiscussions,videoclips,andmini-presentationonevidence-basedpracticesforworkingwithfamilies.Thisworkshopwillbeinteractive,engaging,andlivelyandwillrequireadesiretobereflective.

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The Stacking Model: How Feeding Disorders Develop Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, CIAO SeminarsThissessionwillhelptobroadenearlyinterventionists’understandingofthechallenges

facedbychildrenwithfeedingdisorders.Whatphysiologicalconcernsmayhavedriventhefeedingbehaviors?Whatnewandrisinghealthcareconcernsorsensorychallengesinfluenceachild’sabilitytotoleratecertainfoods?Understandingthebroaderpictureofachild’sphysiology,sensorysystem,andmotordevelopment,alongwiththebehaviorsthattheyadopttoprotectthosesystems,allowstheearlyinterventionteamtoseethebiggerpicture-thewholechild.

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A Reflective Approach to Supporting Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Health Kristin Tenney-Blackwell, MA, LLP, IMH-E®, Early Childhood ConsultantWorkingwithandcaringforinfants,toddlersandtheirfamiliesisrelationship-basedand

requiresustoengageouremotionsaswellasourintellect.Thisinteractivesessionwillprovideearlyinterventionistsanopportunitytoapplyaself-reflectiveprocessthroughwhichtheywilllearntorecognizethepersonalfactorsthatinfluencetheircaregivingpracticesanddecisions.User-friendlytipsandtoolswillbeprovidedthroughtheuseofcasescenariosandvideosandofferopportunityforreflectionanddialogueasparticipantsdeterminewhatinfant,toddlerandfamilyinformationtoconsiderwhenpromotingsocialandemotionaldevelopmentandtakingarelationship-basedapproachtochallengingbehavior.

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Session 1 Wednesday, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Roadmaps for Child Learning: Guides for Supporting Parents and other Caregivers M’LisaShelden,PT, Ph.D., Family, Infant and Preschool Program, Morganton, North CarolinaDathanRush,EdD, CCC-SLP, Family, Infant and Preschool Program, Morganton, North Carolina

Thisinteractivesessionwillenhancetheabilitiesofearlychildhoodpractitionerstohaveconversationsthatassistparentsandcaregiversinsupportingthelearningofthechildrenintheircare.PractitionerswillreceiveandpracticeusingRoadmapsthatsupportpractitionersinengagingparentsandcaregiversinreflection,action,practice,observation,feedback,andjointplanningtoassisttheminusingeverydayroutinesandactivitiesasthevenueforchildlearning.

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“A Gut Feeling” - Natural and Dietary Strategies for Improving Health in Infants and ToddlersPaula Johnson, OTR, Ingham ISD

Thisworkshopwillgiveparticipantsanin-depthunderstandingofthedigestivesystemandhow the functionofthe“gut”setsthestageforhealthissues.Attendeeswilllearnaboutwhatfactorsbreakdownthe“gut”wall,whathealthissuesarerelatedtopoor“gut”function,andspecificstrategiesforinfantsandtoddlersonhowtonavigateremovingproblemfoods,andhowtousesupplementstorepair“gut”function.

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Using Principles and Strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to Teach Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder AmyMatthews,Ph.D., Grand Valley State UniversityJamieOwen-DeSchryver,Ph.D., Grand Valley State University

MaximizinglearningopportunitiesthroughAppliedBehaviorAnalysis(ABA)principlescanbehighlyeffectivetoaccelerateskilldevelopmentintheareasofcommunication,imitation,attention,play,socialengagement,andadaptiveskills.LearnhowtouseABAprinciples,suchasprompting,shaping,reinforcement,andcapitalizingonmotivationtoincreaselearningopportunitiesindailyactivitiesandroutines.

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Maximizing Parent Involvement in Your LICC SandeeKoski,MA, Michigan Alliance for FamiliesClare Brick, Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC) Parent Representative, Wayne RESAKristen Carmany, MICC Parent Representative Alternate, C.O.O.R. ISD

Researchhasshownthatparentinvolvementhelpsimproveoutcomesforchildrenandfamilies.Byparticipatinginthisworkshop,youwillgainanunderstandingoftheneedsofparentstobeeffectivemembers of your LICC including tools for assessing yourLICCpracticesforbuildingcapacityinparentsandresourcesavailabletosupportandeducateparents.

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Supporting Parents through the Grief Process: A Workshop for Service Providers Working with Parents Who are Grieving Their Child’s Death Julie Kaylor, LMSW, Ingham ISDKaren Hoene, MS, Ingham ISD

Supportingparentsduringtheirgriefprocesscanbeemotionallychallengingandstretchserviceprovidersbeyondtheircurrentcapacities.Strategiesandresourcesthatwillenableserviceproviderstomeettheirownneedswhileprovidingsupporttofamiliesduringtheirgriefandlossprocesswillbehighlightedinthisworkshop.

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Infants and Toddlers with Hearing Loss: How are We Supporting Their Language Development and How Does this Align with Best Practices and Parent Perceptions? Tricia Foster, OTR/L, Ph.D., Eastern Michigan UniversityKalliDecker,Ph.D., Montana State University

Thetargetaudienceforthissessionisserviceproviderswhohaveworkedwithorcurrentlywork with infantsortoddlerswhohavepermanenthearingloss.Michiganresearchconductedfromthe2014Early OnFacultyGrantAwardwillbeshared.Participantswilltakepartingroupconversationsandprovidefeedbackabouthowtobestserveparentsofchildrenwithhearinglossinwaysthatalignwithbestpractices.

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Reflections on Our Journey to Implement the Routines Based Interview (RBI) JessicaSavoie,Eastern Upper Peninsula ISDEasternUpperPeninsulaISDServiceProviders

Thissessionwillhighlightthechallengesandrewardsofoneservicearea’sjourneytowardsimplementingtheRBIinhopestohelpcreatemorefunctional,family-drivenIndividualizedFamilyServicePlanoutcomes.Comehearwhywetookonthechallenge,whatourfirststepsentailed,andhowfamilieshaverespondedtotheRBI.

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A Recipe for Play Across a DayAnn Gendron, MA CCC-SLP, Marquette-Alger RESA MichelleDenBeste, MA CCC-SLP, Marquette-Alger RESA

Hearwhattheexpertsaresayingabouttheimportanceofplay,howplayhaschanged,andthe role oftheearlyinterventionistinpromotingplaywithfamilies.Participantswillbecomewell-informedinhowtouseplaytoimpactlanguagedevelopment.Audiencememberswillexplorerecipesforplayactivitiesandleavewithideasfordevisingplayopportunitiesthroughoutaday.

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Resource-Based Roadmaps: Coaching Families in Complex Situations M’LisaShelden,PT, Ph.D., Family, Infant and Preschool Program, Morganton, North CarolinaDathanRush,EdD, CCC-SLP, Family, Infant and Preschool Program, Morganton, North Carolina

Researchsuggeststhatthereisabetterwaytoaddresscomplexfamilyissueswhilesupportingparents’confidenceandcompetence.RoadmapsforReflectionareconversationguidesthatdemonstrateanappropriateflowforresource-basedcoachingconversations.Duringthispracticalsession,thefacilitatorswillusespecificscenariosandvideotosupportearlyinterventionistsandservicecoordinatorstopracticeusingRoadmapsforReflection.

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‘Oh, Baby!’ Infant Brain Development and Language AcquisitionCynthiaSommerfeld,MA, SLP, Speech Sound Stories LLCComelistentoanoverviewofthefindingsfromrecentresearchregardinginfantbrain

developmentasitrelatestolanguagedevelopment.Findoutwhatmakestoday’sresearchmoredefensiblethantheinformationthatwehavegottenfromresearchinthepast.Explorewhathappensintheearliestmonthsoflanguagedevelopmentandwhatparentscandotoencouragelanguagedevelopment.

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What You Need To Know to Influence Public Policy on Behalf of Children and Families Mina Hong, MSW, MPP, Michigan’s Children

Learnhowfamilies,providers,andadministratorscanbolstertheskillstheyalreadyhaveto become effectiveadvocatesonbehalfofchildrenandfamiliesinEarly On.Participantswilllearnthe“who,what,when,andhow”ofinfluencingpolicymakersandlearnaboutkeyopportunitiestostrengthentheEarly On system in Michigan.

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Sharing Parent Expertise: Top 10 Ideas Parent Leaders Want Practitioners to Know About Parent Engagement Lauren Heilman, MICC Parent Representative, Wexford-Missaukee ISDMelissaEpstein, MICC Parent Representative Alternate, Washtenaw ISD

Thefocusofthissessionisonincreasingparentengagementintheprovisionofqualityearlyinterventionservicestosupportachild’sparticipationinfamilylife.MichiganInteragencyCoordinatingCouncilparentswillsharepersonalstoriesandspecifictipsthatcouldhelpenhanceandimprovetherelationshipbetweenserviceprovidersandparents.

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How is Early On Helping Families?: Many Voices from the Family Survey Charo Hulleza, MPA, Wayne State University Center for Urban Studies

KristinaDonaldson,MICC Parent Representative, Kent ISD Fromtheperspectiveoffamily-centeredness,thebestinterestsofachildareviewedasbeingservednotonlythroughchild-specificservicesbutalsobystrengtheningthefamily’sabilitytosupporttheirchild’spositivedevelopment.ThispresentationwillprovideanoverviewoftheannualFamilySurvey,afederalaccountabilityrequirementunderPartCofIDEA.Surveyresultswillbeavailableforall56serviceareas,providinginformationthatcouldbeconsideredforlocalimprovementefforts.

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Session 3 Wednesday, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Home Visiting and Early On: Building Strong Systems for Young Children ReneéDeMars-Johnson,MS, Michigan Department of EducationTiffanyKostelec,MA, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Thissessionisintendedtoprovideaclearunderstandingofthedifferencebetweenevidence-basedprevention-focusedhomevisitingandintervention-basedhomevisiting.Thepresentationwillprovideparticipantswithanunderstandingofhoweachprogramworks,howtobuildcollaboration,andhowtoworktogethertosupporttheneedsofthechildandfamily.

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“I Want That!”: Teaching Manding to Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) JamieOwen-DeSchryver, Ph.D., Grand Valley State UniversityAmyMatthews,Ph.D., Grand Valley State University

Manding,ormakingrequests,isacriticalskill,yetthiscanbeverychallengingforyoungchildrenwith ASDandotherdevelopmentaldisabilities.Increasingmandingskillscandecreasechallengingbehaviorandimprovesocialengagement.Participantswillleavethesessionwithideasandstrategiestosupporttheminteachingrequestingtoyoungchildreninhomeorcommunityenvironments.

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Nurturing Relationships: Supporting the Bond and Social Connections with Music, Movement, Literature and More GariStein,BA, Early Childhood Music and Movement Specialists

Researchsupportstheinfluenceofmusicandmovementonalldevelopmentaldomainsincludingsocialandemotionalwell-beingandself-regulation.Learnsongsandrhymesforeverydayinfantroutinesandlotsofmovementstrategiesfortoddlers.Experiencehowmusicandmovementcanbeyourbestfriend,whetherahomevisitor,parentoradministrator.

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The Impact of Trauma on Young Children Mary Mueller, LMSW, Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinformationabouttraumaandtoxicstressandtheir

impactonchilddevelopment.Conceptsabouttraumaandearlybraindevelopmentwillbeexplored.Strategiesforfosteringresilienceandmitigatingtheimpactoftraumawillbediscussedinthecontextofhome-basedearlyinterventionservices.

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Session 3 Continued Wednesday, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Everyday Heroics to Strengthen Collaboration for CAPTA Referrals Rachel Harmon, MSW, Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesVictoria Meeder, BA, Office of Innovative Projects, CCRESA

ThissessionwillshareinsightontheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices(DHHS)operationalsystems relating to collaboration with Early On.ThenewMichiganStatewideAutomatedChildWelfareInformationSystem,MiSACWIS,willbehighlightedandupdateswillbesharedonworktoprovidebettercommunicationandqualityreferralstolocalEarly Onprograms.

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Documentation Made EasyLynn Legg, BS, PT, Royal Oak Schools SusanL.Wit,M.Ed., OT, Early On Oakland Schools

HowcanwestreamlinethenecessarypaperworkrequirementsforEarly On and still make it meaningful?Learnandusemethodsthatwerecreatedtobeeasilyaccessedandsharedwithothersandwalkawaywithtemplatestodocumentdailywork,monitorprogress,createnotesthatmeetMedicaidrequirementsaswellasshareinformationwithfamilies.

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Maintaining Your Professional Identity as an Early Interventionist Working within a Transdisciplinary Approach: Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist Perspectives Kathryn A. Edick, MS, OTRL, Grand Valley State University and Ionia County ISD

Howcanearlyinterventionistsmaintaintheirprofessionalidentitieswhileworkingwithina transdisciplinaryapproach?ThispresentationwilleducateparticipantsonthetransdisciplinaryapproachasbestpracticeandthenpresentfindingsfromacurrentGrandValleyStateUniversityresearchproject.Inaddition,apersonalperspectiveofworkingwithinthismodelwillbediscussed.

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For Early On Coordinators Only: Support for Your Daily Acts of Heroism Facilitated by Christy Callahan, MA, Office of Innovative Projects, CCRESA

ThissessionisdesignedspecificallytosupportISDlevelEarly OnCoordinatorsintheiruniqueeverydayheroadministrativeresponsibilitiesfortheimplementationofEarly On throughout an ISD/RESAservicearea.Itwillprovideablendofstate-levelupdatesaswellasanopportunitytonetworkonhottopicsinthefieldofearlyintervention.

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Breakfast Discussion Groups Thursday, 7:00am - 8:15am

The Early Intervention Workbook Study Follow-Up FacilitatedbyNancySurbrook, MA, Office of Innovative Projects, CCRESAThisdiscussiongroupisforthoseserviceareaswhoparticipatedinThe Early Intervention Workbook bookstudywebinarserieshostedbyEOT&TAandfacilitatedbyLyndaCookPletcherandNaomiYounggren.Participantswillhaveanopportunitytonetworkwhilesharingthesuccessesandchallengestheyexperiencedalongthepathofimprovingtheirearlyinterventionpractices.Toensureyourspot,pleasecompletetheonlineformat:https://goo.gl/a9dM23.

DEC Recommended Practices Facilitated by Tricia Foster, OTR/L, Ph.D., Eastern Michigan University andKalliDecker,Ph.D., Montana State UniversityTakepartinresearchbyjoiningafocusgroupformatandfacilitateddiscussionaboutDEC’sRecommendedPracticesastheyrelatetofamily-centeredpractice.AreviewoftheDEC’srecommendedpracticesandresearchaboutfamilies’perceptionsofearlyinterventionserviceswillbefollowedbygroupdiscussioncenteredonserviceprovider’sperceivedstrengths,barriers,andsuggestionsforgrowth.Participantinputisintendedtoinformfuturepolicyandpracticearoundearlyintervention.Participationinthefocusgroupislimitedandasmallstipendwillbeavailabletothosewhojoin.Toreserveyourspotinthisgroupdiscussion,[email protected].

Celena L. Barnes Family Leadership Inspiration Award

Presentation on Thursday at 9:15am CelenaL.Barneswasadevotedwifeandmother,atirelessadvocate,acommittedleader,teacher,mentor,inspirationtootherfamilies,andoverallphenomenalwoman.CelenawasavoiceforfamiliesthroughoutthestateofMichiganandthecountry.SheservedasapassionatememberoftheWayneCountyLocalInteragencyCoordinatingCouncil(LICC),theWayneCountyParentAdvisoryCommittee(PAC),aparent

alternatefortheMichiganInteragencyCoordinatingCouncil(MICC),arepresentativeontheMichiganDevelopmentalDisabilitiesCouncil(DDC),theMichiganSpecialEducationAdvisoryCommittee(SEAC),MichiganFamilyVoicesandmanyothercouncils,committees,andworkgroups.Celenawasalifelonglearner,attendingandpresentingatlocal,state,andnationalconferences.ShewasagraduateoftheParentLeadershipinStateGovernmenttraining,andLeadersinPolicyAdvocacyTraining. The knowledge she gained was always a resource for others that she shared with a smile. ShewasactiveinhercommunitythroughherspecialneedsministryatPower,HopeandGraceChurch,andherworkfortheMichiganAllianceforFamiliesinDetroit.Shewillforeverberememberedasbeingthevoiceforfamilieswhodidn’thaveavoice,mentoringandinspiringfamiliestobecomepartnersindecisionmaking,andcultivatingparentandprofessionalcollaboration/partnershipsateverylevel.For her many contributions within her community, the state of Michigan, and the country, we celebrate herlegacywithanawardthatwillbegivenduringthe2015Early OnConferencetoaparentfamilyleaderwhoembodiesthecharacteristicsthatCelenapossessed.


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Session 4 Thursday, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Family-Friendly Behavior Supports for Everyday Routines Katrina Wandrie, MA, Lapeer Community SchoolsHeather Giguere, MA, SLP, Lapeer County ISD

Thissessionwillprovideavarietyofstrategiesthatcanbeimplementedwithinthefamily’severydayroutines.Informationsharedwillincludethebasicsofbehavior,emotionsandadultinteractionsandhowearlyinterventionistscanhelpbuildparentalconfidenceandempowermentinaddressingchallengingbehaviorsutilizingevidence-basedpractices.

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Motor Skill Development: Seeing Beyond a Test ItemLynn Legg, BS, PT, Royal Oak Schools SusanL.Wit,M.Ed., OT, Early On Oakland Schools

Whatshouldwebelookingforwhenwedetermineifachildcanstackthree1-inchcubes?Participantswilllookatmotordevelopmentandrecognizethattestitemsarejustasmallportionofthatwholepicture.Participantswillreviewandanalyzevideosandphotographstostrengthentaskanalysisskillsformovement.Activities,handlingtechniques,environmentalmodificationsandwaystobuildsupportsintodailyroutinestopromotemotordevelopmentwillbeshared.

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To Bill, or Not to Bill Medicaid, That is the Question MichelleNicholson, MA, Ingham ISDNicoleLaRue,BS, Ingham ISDMichael Grasseschi, MA, Public Consulting GroupJane Reagan, MPA, Michigan Department of Education

Many Early Onproviderswanttounderstandhow,andif,theycanbillforMedicaidservices.ThispresentationwillprovidebenefitsandchallengestobillingMedicaidforEarly Onservices.ParticipantswillalsobecomefamiliarwithhowprovidersareidentifiedaseligibletobillMedicaidandforwhichservicestheycanbill.

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Parents and Young Children in Nature: Benefits, Strategies, and Organizing SamCornelius,MAE, Cheboygan Otsego Presque Isle ESD, Kids Outdoors OtsegoCarolynBelknap,MA, NW Michigan Community Action AgencyNancieKersey,BA, Crawford County Early Head Start

Directactivityinnaturehelpsbuildcreativity,curiosity,andconfidenceinyoungchildren.Madearegularpartofachildandparent’sroutine,thebenefitsjustmultiply!Participantswilllearnideasforadventures,activities,andmotivatingparentstodomoreoutdoorswiththeirchildren.Ifsettingandconditionspermit,wewillgooutdoors!

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Improving Outcomes for Young Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: The Impact of Early Identification, Parent Support and Early InterventionAmy Miller, MNS, SLP, Ingham ISDMichelle Garcia, Au.D., MDHHS - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) ProgramKristen Carmany, MICC, Parent Representative Alternate, C.O.O.R. ISD

What can Early Ondotohelpparentssupporttheirchildrenwhoaredeaforhardofhearing?Inthissession, discussions will include Early Onservicecoordinationandserviceprovisionforchildrenwhoaredeaforhardofhearing.Workingwithmedicalteamsandtransitiontopreschooltoprovidethemostappropriateserviceswillbehighlighted.

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Trauma-Informed Caregiving: A Trauma-Informed Perspective for Working with and Caring for Infants, Toddlers and Their Families Pamela Green, MSW, Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham

Thissessionwillhelpparticipantsdevelopatrauma-informedperspectiveforworkingwithinfants, toddlers,andtheirfamilieswhohavebeentraumatized.Informationregardingtheneurobiologyofattachmentandexamplesspecifictoinfantsandtoddlerswillbeshared.Learnaboutstrategiestocreatesafetyforinfantsandtoddlersleadingtobetterdevelopmental,social-emotional,learning,andbehavioraloutcomes.

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Autism: Early Identification, the Medical Home and Working with FamiliesJane Turner, MD, Michigan State UniversityBambi VanWoert, Children’s Special Health Care Services

Whatmightearlyinterventionistsexpectfromprimarycaredoctors(especiallypediatricians)intheirworkwithyoungchildrenwithAutismSpectrumDisordersanddevelopmentaldelays?Thissessionwillhighlightthe“how”and“why”ofearlyidentificationandwhatfamiliescanexpectfromafamily-centeredmedicalhome.Discussionwillincludehowtohelpfostereffectiverelationshipsbetweenearlyinterventionists,behavioralhealthproviders,medicalprovidersandfamilies.

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Early On Michigan Foundation Silent AuctionBack by popular demand, Early On Training and Technical Assistance is hosting a silent auction to benefi t the Early On Michigan Foundation! There will be amazing items, gift baskets, and much more for your bidding pleasure! Bidding will be open from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning break. All funds raised will go to support the Early On Michigan Foundation and will be awarded as mini grants to the fi eld. Bring your checkbook, cash or credit cards, and your colleagues and friends - see you there!

Relationships Count: Supporting the Social-Emotional Competence of Infants, Toddlers and their Families Marion Orihel, MA, IMH-E® (III), Early On Oakland SchoolsJennifer Champagne, Ph.D., IMH-E® (II), Early Childhood Oakland Schools

Come explore how early interventionists can promote secure att achments and strong relationships between caregivers and children during each early intervention home visit and what early intervention home visitors can do to promote positive interactions when challenges are evident. Participants will learn about providing support and gathering information through att entive listening and gentle inquiry and be able to recognize the importance of refl ecting on thoughts and feelings before, during and after home visits.

Session 5Thursday, 1:30PM - 3:30PM

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...to the Grand Traverse Resort!

While in Traverse City...Front Street is the main shopping thoroughfare. It is a bustling place with more than 150 boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and coff ee shops. It has a small town fl avor. Just around the corner, on Union Street, is the small but captivating Old Town district, and a few blocks to the west is the Grand Traverse Commons, where the rambling Victorian-Italianate buildings are being redeveloped into an elegant new retail district. For a complete listing of Traverse City experiences visit www.traversecity.com.

DirectionsFrom Grand Rapids: Go north on US-131 until you reach M-72 in Kalkaska. Go west on M-72 approximately 15 miles to Acme. Go right on US- 31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (right) side of the road.From Detroit: Take I-75 north through Saginaw until you reach exit 254 (M-72/Grayling). Go west on M-72 approximately 35-40 miles through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north (right) on US-31 about ½ mile. Resort will be on the east (right) side of the road.From Lansing: Take Route 27 north to the merge with I-75. After the merge, continue to exit 254 (M-72/Grayling). Go west on M-72 approximately 35-40 miles through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north (right) on US-31 about ½ mile. Resort will be on the east (right) side of the road.From Mackinaw: Take I-75 south until you reach exit 254 (M-72/Grayling). Go west on M-72 approximately 35-40 miles through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north (right) on US-31 about ½ mile. Resort will be on the east (right) side of the road.
