2026 Early On Center for Higher Education

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The Early On® Center for Higher Education, an Innovative Project of Clinton County RESA, is Michigan's new pre-service initiative to support the development of highly qualified early intervention personnel to work with infants and toddlers, birth to three with disabilities and/or special needs, and their families. The Early On Center will work with faculty to strengthen learning experiences for 2-year and 4-year college students so they are knowledgeable of Early On® Michigan and competent in their future work with families of infants and toddlers.

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February 2026

Joy in the College Classroom: Findings and Recommendations From a Joyful Teaching Study with Instructors of Michigan Early Interventionists
February 18, 2026
Webinar

Early On Center Coursework Connections Webinar  In this session, we’ll share findings from the 2024 Early On Center for Higher Education Faculty Grant, which explored how engaging in joyful teaching influences students, instructors, and overall classroom culture. Participants will learn how joy-centered teaching practices support student engagement, connection, and learning. The session will also highlight practical, real-world examples from Michigan college instructors... More