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State Approval Information for Michigan

The following courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are approved by MiRegistry and will count towards your ongoing child care licensing requirements. All courses on Continued Early Childhood Education are also accepted for State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) for renewal of a Michigan Education Certificate.

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IFSP/IEP Writing and Team Collaboration
Presented by Amy Schlessman, BS, MPT, DPT, DHS
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Course: #32666Level: Introductory2 Hours
Sharpen your IFSP/IEP writing skills, including writing collaborative IFSP/IEP goals.

Autism, Developmental Delays, and Behavior, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Jesse Bernal, MA, LMFT
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Course: #32623Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course will increase foundational understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental delays. Participants will learn strategies to support the inclusion of children with diverse learning needs, presented in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association's Training West.

Cerebral Palsy for Early Childhood Educators
Presented by Patti Sharp, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP
Video
Course: #32417Level: Introductory1 Hour
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in children, likely to be seen by early childhood educators in all settings. Learn about the disorder, its causes, and how it may impact a child’s abilities in school. Recommendations for increasing independence and participation are provided.

Developmental Delays: Monitoring Development in the Early Childhood Classroom
Presented by Miriam Eckstein-Koas, MS, SpEd
Video
Course: #32198Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about developmental milestones for the first five years of life along with strategies to support children with developmental delays. Gain information about how to discuss concerns regarding a child's development with parents.

Understanding the Needs of Early Learners who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Presented by Isabel S. Chica, MS
Video
Course: #32069Level: Introductory1 Hour
Receive information and learn about accommodations appropriate for children with visual impairments.

Perspective-Taking: Understanding Challenges, Fears and Joys of Parents of Children with Special Needs
Presented by Christy Jones-Hudson, MA, IMH-E®
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Course: #31908Level: Introductory1 Hour
Teachers juggle many processes and relationships to balance high-quality programming. Connecting with others begins with the initiative to learn more about serving and working with diverse populations including parents of children with special needs.

Working with Children with Disabilities: Inclusion Works!, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association
Presented by Piret Leonetti, EdD
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Course: #31676Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about laws surrounding inclusion, best practices, and how to create supportive environments for young children with disabilities in early childhood settings. In partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association.

Into Focus: Non-Medicated Strategies for Young Children with ADHD
Presented by Eve Margol, BA, MEd
Video
Course: #35018Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about ADHD, associated stress in the classroom, and how to use non-medicated strategies to help children succeed. This will be especially helpful to those working with children with ADHD or with undiagnosed behavioral challenges similar to ADHD.

Sign Language for Late Talkers and Children with Special Needs
Presented by Tonya R. Hayes, MEd, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Course: #31606Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about the use and benefits of signing with babies, toddlers, late talkers and children with special needs, including 50+ functional signs and how it encourages expressive language.

Sensory Processing 101
Presented by Tonya R. Hayes, MEd, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Video
Course: #31563Level: Introductory1 Hour
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and sensory issues are terms we hear more and more frequently as we care for and work with young children. It seems more children have sensory needs or issues that disrupt their lives and the learning environments they are in throughout the day. This course will cover what SPD is, why is it occurring more often, and how you can help a child with sensory issues cope in your home or the early childhood classroom.

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