Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) April Training and Events Calendar
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Mar
18
Attached please find April’s Training and Events Calendar. Please share widely.
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Internet Safety for Self-Advocates
Mar
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.
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.
Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) March 2025 Training and Events Calendar
Category: ODP Communications
Feb
17
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the March 2025 training and events calendar. Please share widely.
Building Communication Opportunities for Adults with Autism and Communication Needs ECHO Series
Category: ODP Communications
Feb
11
Project Echo At Penn State College of Medicine Presents: Building Communication Opportunities for Adults with Autism and Communication Needs ECHO Series
A training series for professionals who serve adults with autism
Penn State College of Medicine’s Project ECHO invites professionals who serve adults with autism, to register for a 6-session training program focused on functional communication and improving quality of life. Are you a direct support professional working with adults with autism, who have limited or no vocal communication? This program helps you support these individuals by providing tools to encourage self-expression, interaction skills to improve social connections, and strategies to enhance understanding and language processing. Eligible participants include direct support professionals who work with adults with autism, including clinical supervisors, behavior specialists, group home managers, and program coordinators. This virtual 6-session program meets every other Monday from 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM. See the attached flyer for more information.
What You’ll Learn:
- Expressive Communication: Effective use of high-tech & low-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools to encourage self-expression.
- Receptive Language Skills: Strategies to enhance understanding & language processing.
- Community Integration: How to facilitate meaningful participation in community activities.
- Building Rapport: Key interaction skills to foster trust & improve social connections.
About Project ECHO
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an internationally recognized, evidence-based approach to continuing education and telementoring that leverages the power of sharing knowledge across miles and across disciplines. Project ECHO started at Penn State College of Medicine in 2018 and aims to improve health outcomes and access to care within and beyond Pennsylvania.
Jan
28
These trainings are intended for staff within Pennsylvania County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID) Program Offices and Community Health Choice Managed Care Organizations. They are free to attend and funded by the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Long-Term Living through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Accelerating Technology Solutions will cover implementation strategies, funding opportunities, criteria and strategies for organizational change, and emerging technology solutions for people with disabilities and family members. Technology solutions include remote supports and monitoring, assistive technology, and mainstream technology.
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Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) February 2025 Training and Events Calendar
Category: ODP Communications
Jan
15
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the February 2025 training and events calendar. Please share widely.
Jan
09
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) is proud to announce that the Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse Foundation is now available on MyODP under Community Integration.
Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) is designed to present learners with an overview of the CtLC person-centered framework. It will provide a general awareness of the guiding principles and tools presented by a Certified CtLC Presenter.
Supports Coordinator (SCs) Monitoring Residential Services Webcast Training
Category: ODP Communications
Jan
07
Supports Coordinator (SCs) Monitoring Residential Services Webcast Training
Supports Coordinators (SCs) have a critical role and responsibility on the team to monitor all the services that are being provided to the individuals they support. Residential Service Providers have a unique responsibility to protect and promote the health, safety, and rights of individuals they support in all aspects of their life, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Supports Coordinators (SCs) have a critical role and responsibility on the team to monitor all the services that are being provided to the individuals they support. Residential Service Providers have a unique responsibility to protect and promote the health, safety, and rights of individuals they support in all aspects of their life, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This 4-part training specifically focuses on the Supports Coordinator’s authority and responsibilities when monitoring Residential Services.
Audience:
Intellectual Disability and Autism (ID/A) and Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordinators (SCs), SC Supervisors, and Support Coordination Organization (SCO) Administration
There is no registration for this online training. Any learner with a professional profile role can access the training directly in MyODP. The current link in the announcement will take the learner to the SC Landing Page where there will be a direct link to the course.
Link will be available starting Thursday January 2, 2025
Jan
03
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing the latest Health Alert “Call 9-1-1 in a Medical Emergency.” ODP is also sharing this important online training that is being offered through the Western Region Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU).
How to Recognize a Medical Emergency and When to Call 9-1-1
We all hope the people we support never have a health emergency, but it's important to be prepared for them, just in case. Knowing who to call and what to do in an emergency will help you remain calm so you can act quickly and appropriately. How you react in an emergency could save a life! During this training, you will learn:
Please note the following:
To enroll in any of our courses, you must have an account in our learning management system, the Milestone HCQU West Learning Center. Signing up is easy and free!
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate 24-Certificate-PFQ.
For more information on how to register, please use the link below.
Jan
01
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) is sharing this important online training that is being offered through the Western Region Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU).
Internet Safety for Self-Advocates
This online training was developed for both those we support and their supporters. An overview of internet safety is reviewed and discussed. Different topics each week range from social media to dating sites to pornography use and even scams. Various safety skills are reviewed, and tips are provided on using the internet more wisely and safely.
There will be 6 sessions.
Who is expected to attend?
Self-advocates can attend privately or can have a support person with them.
Self-advocates can attend privately or can have a support person with them.
Training Dates:
Tuesday January 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday January 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday February 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday February 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday March 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday March 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
To enroll please call 724-283-0990
Navigating the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Report Suite for Pennsylvania Providers
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
30
Navigating the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Report Suite for Pennsylvania Providers
This webinar will go over how to get information out of the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) that can drive quality assurance initiatives, improve quality of care, and support agency outcomes. This webinar is designed for provider agency leadership, supervisors, and anyone responsible for quality assurance or health outcomes. We will look at reports to monitor compliance and identify areas of highest health risks for the people you support. We will also cover HRST reports related to performance-based contract standards and customizing reports to get exactly what you are looking for quickly!
This webinar will go over how to get information out of the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) that can drive quality assurance initiatives, improve quality of care, and support agency outcomes. This webinar is designed for provider agency leadership, supervisors, and anyone responsible for quality assurance or health outcomes. We will look at reports to monitor compliance and identify areas of highest health risks for the people you support. We will also cover HRST reports related to performance-based contract standards and customizing reports to get exactly what you are looking for quickly!
Please note the following:
-This is supplemental training with no pre-requisites.
-IntellectAbility does not provide certificates of attendance.
-No CEU's are being offered for attending this training.
-All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
**When registering, if you do not see your agency name under the "client" section - look for your state, and then your agency name will appear in the "provider agency" section. **
Presenters:
Tammy Armstrong- Client Engagement Manager- IntellectAbility
Ingrid Durbin- HRST Clinical Services Representative- IntellectAbility
Tammy Armstrong- Client Engagement Manager- IntellectAbility
Ingrid Durbin- HRST Clinical Services Representative- IntellectAbility
Audience:
Active Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Account
Please register using the link below.
January 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ODPANN 24-127: Medication Administration Online System Notifications, Proof of Qualification, How-to Guidance, and January–March 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
23
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-127: Medication Administration Online System Notifications, Proof of Qualification, How-to Guidance, and January–March 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule. The purpose of this announcement is to notify Trainers and Learners of the following:
- To reach out to the MA Help desk if the student does not pass their second attempt at the Post Test for account reset.
- If a student earns a Post Test total of 89.5 points, it will be rounded up to 90 and considered a passing score.
- 3 additional Observation checks are now available in the 2024 online student courses for those that did not complete the initial 4 observations within 30 days of passing the exams.
- A link is now available on the student course page for students to view their User Report.
- Reminder: The “Trainer Attestation of Qualification” and the “Complete to access Acknowledgement of Qualification” activities serve as the ‘online’ signatures, replacing the physical signatures.
- Reminder: The 2022 student courses should no longer be used after January 31, 2025. Activities will no longer be available to students after this date. Please complete the 2022 student courses before this date and start new classes with the 2024 student courses.
Contains a Proof of Qualification guide for Qualified Medication Administrators, Certified Trainers, and Qualified Practicum Observers.
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ODPANN 24-122: Newly Released: Additional Learning Opportunities for Certified Investigators (CIs)
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
16
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-122: Newly Released: Additional Learning Opportunities for Certified Investigators (CIs). The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of an Additional Learning Opportunities page and new online lessons: Communication Considerations and Being Trauma Informed. Please review the announcement for information on accessing the new learning opportunities and additional details on the training.
Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) January 2025 Training and Events Calendar
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
13
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the January 2025 training and events calendar. Please share widely.
Project ECHO - Empowered Living Through ECHO: Enhancing Healthcare for the Adult Neurodiverse Community in PA
Category: ODP Communications
Dec
11
Project ECHO At Penn State College Of Medicine Presents:
Empowered Living Through ECHO: Enhancing Healthcare for the Adult Neurodiverse Community in PA
A training series for professionals who serve neurodiverse adults
Penn State College of Medicine’s Project ECHO invites professionals who work with neurodiverse individuals to register for an 8-session training program focused on improving service practices. Are you a direct support professional working with neurodiverse individuals? This program helps you support those facing trauma, mental and physical health challenges, and offers strategies for using coping skills to build resilience. Eligible participants include direct support professionals who work with neurodiverse individuals, including clinical supervisors, behavior specialists, group home managers, and program coordinators. This virtual 8-session program meets weekly for one hour. See the attached flyer for more information.
LEARN HOW TO
Spot signs of trauma & common mental health issues
like anxiety or mood disorders
Recognize physical health concerns such as GI issues,
seizures, & sleep problems
Improve resilience & use strategies to manage stress
Encourage community engagement & support
Connections
Use the Community Resilience Model as
a framework to understand the need for
appropriate skill building
About Project ECHO
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an internationally-recognized, evidence-based approach to continuing education and telementoring that leverages the power of sharing knowledge across miles and across disciplines. Project ECHO started at Penn State College of Medicine in 2018 and aims to improve health outcomes and access to care within and beyond Pennsylvania.
ODPANN 24-117: Now Available: Certified investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Live Case Study Sessions
Category: ODP Communications
Nov
25
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-117: Now Available: Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this communication is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course are now available.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
ODPANN 24-116: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions
Category: ODP Communications
Nov
20
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-116: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the Administrative Review (AR) course are now available.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
Pennsylvania Advocates and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
Phone: 717-236-2374 | Fax: 717-236-5625
[email protected]
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