Early On® Michigan

Learning Opportunities

Onsite Training

Early On Training and Technical Assistance (EOTTA)
EOT&TA provides the federally mandated comprehensive system of personnel development for Michigan's early intervention system. Specifically, we provide training and technical assistance to Early On Coordinators, service coordinators, service providers, and local interagency coordinating councils as we work together to create a system that enhances the ability of Michigan families to support the growth and development of their infants and toddlers with special needs.

Michigan Unified System of Learning for Providers of Services
for Children Prenatal to 3 and Their Families:
Local, State, and National Early Childhood Conferences 2006-2007

Michigan Association of the Education of Young Children (MIAEYC)
The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children is committed to improving the education and welfare of children from birth through age eight. MiAEYC works for young children, their families and early childhood professionals. MiAEYC supports the professional development of its members through quality training, materials and services. More than 3,800 early childhood educators, professionals and suppliers of children's services belong to MiAEYC in 17 affiliate chapters and three local chapters.

•	Seminars Girls! Girls! Girls! Understanding their Behaviors, Learning Styles and Classroom Needs. To register contact (800) 336-6424 or (517) 336-9700 or email seminars@miaeyc.org

	November 30, 2006 Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor Muskegon, MI	December 1, 2006 Macomb ISD Clinton Township, MI

	December 2, 2006 Holiday Inn West Lansing, MI	December 8, 2006 Comfort Inn and Suites Mt. Pleasant, MI

•	Conferences To register contact (800) 336-6424 or (517) 336-9700 or email conference@miaeyc.org

	2007 Early Childhood Conference March 29-31, 2007 Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place Grand Rapids, MI

•	Other Conferences

	National Training Institute Zero to Three December 1-3, 2006 Albuquerque Convention Center Albuquerque, NM Register: (202) 624-1760 or visit www.zerotothree.org/nti	Michigan Collaborative Early Childhood Conference Michigan Department of Education January 24-26, 2007 Hyatt Regency Dearborn, MI Register: (517) 336-9700 orconference@miaeyc.org

	Annual Early Childhood Conference Kent Regional 4C January 27, 2007 Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids, MI Register: www.4Cchildcare.org	MHSA Early Childhood Training Conference Michigan Head Start Association March 14-16, 2007 Radisson Hotel Kalamazoo, MI Register: (517) 374-6472, email jennifer@mhsa.ws or visit, www.mhsa.ws

•	National Conference and Expo

	November 14-17, 2007 Chicago, IL	November 19-22, 2008 New Orleans, LA

Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center
Training Schedule 2006-2007: To register for all trainings, phone the CSHCS Family Phone Line at: 1-800-359-3722.

•	How to Access Mental Health Services For Your Child Using Public or Private Healthcare Coverage: This training provides families with detailed information on how to effectively utilize or get healthcare coverage in order to access mental health services for their child.

	February 6, 2007 Lifeways 1200 N. West Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 1-3pm	February 7, 2007 Behavioral Health Services 200 Orleans Boulevard Coldwater, MI 49306 1-3pm

	March 6, 2007 Iosco RESA Vocational Tech Building 27 N. Rempert Road Tawas City, MI 48763 9-10:30am	May 9, 2007 Mackinaw City Public Schools 609 W. Central Avenue Mackinaw City, MI 49701 5-7pm

	May 16, 2007 West Michigan CMH 920 Diana Street Ludington, MI 49431 1-3pm

•	Is Your Teen Ready for Adult Life? This training is for parents of teens with serious mental health conditions. These teens often report that they would like help finishing school, getting a good job, finding a place to live, living on their own, and making friends. Information and practical suggestions will be shared for helping your teen prepare for the transition from high school to employment or higher education; from home to independent living; and from child to adult community services.

	February 6, 2007 Lifeways 1200 N. West Avenue Jackson, MI 49202 3-5pm	February 7, 2007 Behavioral Health Services 200 Orleans Boulevard Coldwater, MI 49306 3-5pm

	March 6, 2007 Iosco RESA Vocational Tech Building 27 N. Rempert Road Tawas City, MI 48763 10:30am-12pm	May 9, 2007 Mackinaw City Public Schools 609 W. Central Avenue Mackinaw City, MI 49701 7-9pm

	May 16, 2007 West Michigan CMH 920 Diana Street Ludington, MI 49431 3-5pm

•	Health and Education This training provides parents and professionals with basic information needed to plan and advocate for a child's education and health needs.

	February 13, 2007 Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center Conference Room 1 AB 5320 Elliott Drive Ypsilanti, MI 48197 1-4:30pm	March 6, 2007 Iosco RESA Vocational Tech Building 27 N. Rempert Road Tawas City, MI 48763 1-4:30pm

	April 11, 2007 Bay Mills Indian Community 12140 Lakeshore Drive Brimley, MI 49715 1-4:30pm	May 9, 2007 Little River Band of Ottawa Indians 375 River Street Manistee, MI 49660 1-4:30pm

	May 10, 2007 Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2605 Northwest Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 1-4:30pm

•	Health Resource Support Parent Training This session provides resources and information on health care and public health insurance to persons who serve as "Support Parents" to fellow parents of children with special needs. Following the training, Support Parents will be able to provide families information and resources.

	March 10, 2007 Western UP Health Department 540 Depot Street Hancock, MI 49930 9am-4pm	April 21, 2007 Clinton County RESA 1013 S. US 27 Suite A Saint Johns, MI 48879 9am-4pm