Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) April Training and Events Calendar
Category: ODP Communications
Mar
18
Attached please find April’s Training and Events Calendar. Please share widely.
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Bulletin 00-25-01 Room and Board for Individuals Enrolled with the Office of Developmental Programs
Category: ODP Communications
Mar
18
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing Bulletin 00-25-01: Room and Board for Individuals Enrolled with the Office of Developmental Programs and 5 of the accompanying attachments. The sixth attachment referenced in the bulletin, a version of the Room and Board Agreement translated in Spanish, will be released soon. Stakeholders will be notified when this version of the agreement is ready for use.
The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify Room and Board requirements outlined in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6100 (relating to Services for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Autism).
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ODPANN 25-028: What the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's (OVR) Memo Regarding the Order of Selection and Waiting List Means for the Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Services
Category: ODP Communications
Mar
18
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 25-028: What the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's (OVR) Memo Regarding the Order of Selection and Waiting List Means for ODP Services. This announcement clarifies how OVR’s Memo on March 15, 2025, regarding the Order of Selection and the OVR waiting list for services impacts referral requirements and access to ODP-funded employment services. An ODP/OVR Virtual Office Hour (VOH) will also be offered.
Please review the announcement for registration information and additional details.
ODPANN 25-027: Medication Administration April-June 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule
Category: ODP Communications
Mar
14
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-027: Medication Administration April-June 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face Schedule from April –June 2025.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
ODPANN 25-026 Residential Provider Alert on Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) All Residential Providers Must Submit for Tier Assignment
Category: ODP Communications
Mar
13
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-026 Residential Provider Alert on Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) All Residential Providers Must Submit for Tier Assignment. The purpose of this communication is to remind all Residential Providers that submissions for PBC tier assignment are due no later than 11:59 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
Mar
11
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached Health Alert: ODP Health Alert - Possible Measles Exposure and its attachment: Measles Clinical Diagnosis Fact Sheet. Please review the Alert and its attachment for important information on measles exposure and awareness.
Mar
05
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-025 Annual Submittal of Financial Statements. The purpose of this communication is to provide information on the annual submittal requirement of financial statements by qualified residential providers and supports coordination organizations.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
ODPANN 25-024 Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes Registration for Upcoming 2025 Virtual Classes
Category: ODP Communications
Mar
05
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-024 Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes Registration for Upcoming 2025 Virtual Classes. The purpose of this communication is to provide information on four new 2025 QM Certification class dates and how to register.
Please review the announcement for additional information and detailsMar
05
Below are the PA Family Network additional waiver workshops for March 2025. Thank you for sharing these important workshops with your network!
Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events.
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Mar
05
AID In PA is accepting applicants for its April 2025 TRAIN program. This free training program was developed for therapists, counselors, and clinical social workers who already have experience working with clients who have an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism (ID/A) diagnosis and are looking to gain knowledge and skills related to trauma therapy.
Individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism are at an increased risk of experiencing trauma. TRAIN is an integrative and neuro-affirming approach to trauma-focused care with neurodivergent adults, centering clinical work with the ID/A communities. After completing the 12 weeks of learning, participants have the option to continue their training through clinical consultation with the developers of TRAIN. You must currently be licensed and provide 1:1 talk therapy sessions to qualify for this course and participate in the case consultation presentations.
Course structure
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Registration Now Open - Autism Spectrum Disorder In-Person Seminar 2025
Category: ODP Communications
Mar
04
Autism Spectrum Disorder In-Person Seminar 2025
TOPIC: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview and Practical Application
Over the years the prevalence of autism has increased, Pennsylvania’s service delivery system for individuals with autism has expanded, and best practices to provide quality supports have emerged. To support the individual needs of each person with autism across the lifespan, an understanding of core characteristics must be established. It is also important to learn how the individual’s presentation of autism may change across settings and situations. This seminar will provide attendees with an in-depth presentation on core characteristics of autism and the impact of the characteristics on daily life, routines, and activities. A review of common terms and basic principles used to change behavior, teach new skills, and develop practical application of best practices will be included. Opportunity for discussion and engagement will occur throughout the seminar.
Who should attend?
Direct Support Professionals, Front Line Supervisors, and Program Managers supporting individuals with autism in residential and other home and community-based settings. Professionals supporting individuals in Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family- Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS), and Community Living are encouraged to attend.
Where and when will sessions be held?
- April 1st – PaTTAN East, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- April 24th – PaTTAN Central, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- April 30th – PaTTAN West, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Frontline Supervisors (FLSs), and program managers.
- This training also fulfills 6100 ongoing training requirements.
*After logging into your MyODP account, completion of the Demographics Form is required before being able to register for a session.
Please contact the Bureau of Autism Training Mailbox at [email protected]with questions.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ALERT: Regularly Check Diabetes-Related Smartphone Device Alert Settings
Category: ODP Communications
Feb
28
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing this important announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “FDA Alerts Patients to Regularly Check Diabetes-Related Smartphone Device Alert Settings, Especially Following Phone Hardware or Software Changes: FDA Safety Communication”.
Feb
28
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Attached please find a proclamation from Governor Josh Shapiro acknowledging the many individuals who have developmental disabilities, their contributions and abilities, and their inclusion in our communities. Please share widely.
ODPANN 24-110 UPDATE: ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training
Category: ODP Communications
Feb
25
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-110 UPDATE: ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the new Deaf Services required training. This training is replacing the previously required, Harry M Settlement training. Please review the announcement for additional information and details. Corrections to the original announcement are in red.
Please use this version of the announcement going forward.
ODPANN 25-023: 2024 Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Annual Report
Category: ODP Communications
Feb
25
Members of the Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC), working with the PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), developed a series of recommendations and strategies to support achievement of the vision in Everyday Lives. This publication provides 2024 updates related to those recommendations and strategies. Stakeholders are encouraged to use the information contained in this report in their work supporting people with disabilities.
- Access the 2024 ISAC Annual Report for 2024.
- Access the ISAC Recommendations and Strategies supplemental document from inside the ISAC Annual Report.
Both documents can also be found by visiting MyODP and following this path: Everyday Lives > Everyday Lives Publications Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures.
ODPANN 25-022: Medication Administration 2022 Student Courses Deadline, Trainer Attestation Date, and Primary Contact/Agency Admin Reports Now Available
Category: ODP Communications
Feb
24
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-022: Medication Administration 2022 Student Courses Deadline, Trainer Attestation Date, and Primary Contact/Agency Admin Reports Now Available. The purpose of this announcement is to remind Trainers that the deadline to complete the 2022 student courses is February 28, 2025. To remind Trainers to fill in the feedback date for the student course Trainer attestation. To inform Primary Contacts and Agency Admins that course completion and team reports are now available.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
ODPANN 25-013 UPDATE: Qualification Process for New Intellectual Disability Autism Provider Applicants
Category: ODP Communications
Feb
20
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-013 UPDATE: Qualification Process for New Intellectual Disability Autism Provider Applicants and its attachments: Attachment 1 - New Provider Qualification Approval Template, Attachment 2 - New Provider Qualification - Additional Information Needed Template, and Attachment 3 - New Provider Qualification Not Approved Template version. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate the process for Administrative Entities (AEs) to validate that new Provider Applicants have satisfied all Waiver Provider Qualification requirements effective January 1, 2025. Please review the announcement and its attachments for additional information and details. Corrections to the original announcement are in red.
Please use this version of the announcement going forward.
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Feb
20
Below are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for March 2025. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network!
Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events.
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Feb
19
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Autism Spectrum Disorder In-Person Seminar 2025
TOPIC: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview and Practical Application
Over the years the prevalence of autism has increased, Pennsylvania’s service delivery system for individuals with autism has expanded, and best practices to provide quality supports have emerged. To support the individual needs of each person with autism across the lifespan, an understanding of core characteristics must be established. It is also important to learn how the individual’s presentation of autism may change across settings and situations. This seminar will provide attendees with an in-depth presentation on core characteristics of autism and the impact of the characteristics on daily life, routines, and activities. A review of common terms and basic principles used to change behavior, teach new skills, and develop practical application of best practices will be included. Opportunity for discussion and engagement will occur throughout the seminar.
Who should attend?
Direct Support Professionals, Front Line Supervisors, and Program Managers supporting individuals with autism in residential and other home and community-based settings. Professionals supporting individuals in Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family- Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS), and Community Living are encouraged to attend.
Where and when will sessions be held?
3 Locations, 1 session per location. 125-person max per session.
- April 1st – PaTTAN East, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- April 24th – PaTTAN Central, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- April 30th – PaTTAN West, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Registration will open in early March.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Frontline Supervisors (FLSs), and program managers.
- This training also fulfills 6100 ongoing training requirements.
ODPANN 25-021 Newly Released: The CI Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter
Category: ODP Communications
Feb
18
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-021 Newly Released: The CI Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter. The purpose of this communication is to communicate to the above entities that the Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) have released a new issue of the quarterly newsletter, The CI Program Spotlight.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.