Bridging Policy to Practice: Navigating Michigan’s Early Childhood Budget, Federal Regulatory Shifts, and System Alignment
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: Training is from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (EST)
Location: Webinar
Presenter: Christy Callahan, M.A., Director, CCRESA Office of Innovative Projects
Description: This session provides an objective analysis of current state appropriations and federal administrative trends. Attendees will explore how policy developments translate into caseload practices, program offerings, and local early childhood systems. During this session, participants will identify non-partisan questions related to early childhood special education that are appropriate for sharing with candidates seeking office.
Webinar Registration Rates:
MiDEC Member: $27.00
Non-Member: $37.00
Parent/Student: Free
Continuing Education: SCECHs, Social Work CEUs, ASHA Professional Development Hours, and MiRegistry Training Hours are available for this event, pending approval.
Cancellation Policy: There is no cost for cancellation made up to 5 days prior to the training date (September 28, 2026). Registrations on file after the cutoff date must be paid in full. Substitutions may be made up to the start of the webinar.