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Site Maintenance Scheduled for MyODP October 26–30
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared that the MyODP learning site will not be accessible from 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 26, 2023, until 9:00 am on Monday, October 30, 2023, due to site maintenance. During this time, the MyODP home page and resource site will continue to be available. Please plan accordingly for accessing and completing training resources.
Reminder: ODP Residential Provider Survey for Selective Contracting Due November 9
This is a reminder that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) shared ODPANN 23-080: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Residential Provider Survey for Selective Contracting. The purpose of this announcement was to notify ODP providers rendering residential services (including residential habilitation, LifeSharing, and/or supported living) that they are required to complete a survey. The survey must be completed no later than November 9, 2023.
Please review the announcement and survey for additional information and details. Contact ODP directly with any questions.
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ODP November 2023 External Training and Events Calendar
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has provided the November External Training and Events Calendar.
Training information as follows:
Tuesday – Thursday, November 7 through 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
2023 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC) will be held virtually. The conference will be conducted on a three-day schedule that will include presentations and panels from subject matter experts, providers, self-advocates, and families. Personal narratives will be interspersed throughout the conference to highlight the perspective of the individual which should remain at the core of what we do.
This conference will provide professionals working directly with children and/or adults with autism with tools, strategies, and resources to help provide the most effective support. This year’s theme is PATC: Ignite. Join the virtual conference this fall to learn from individuals with lived experience, researchers, providers, and more!
Audience: All interested parties
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Move Your Way Lunch and Learn
An initiative to promote physical activity to help everyone lead healthier lives. Please join us to learn about Move Your Way! Based on the CDC Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the US Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion developed a promotional campaign called Move Your Way. This training will provide an overview of the Move Your Way campaign and help the listener understand the importance of physical activity, the recommended amounts, and how it all adds up to better health.
Audience: All interested parties
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs): Goals, Objectives, Desired Behavioral Outcomes and More!
This one-hour training will emphasize the connection between the BSP and the Individual Support Plan (ISP) with a focus on prioritizing behaviors and working with the team to implement the BSP.
Audience: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Behavior Specialists
RCPA Golf Outing Raises Funds for PAC: Thank You to All Participants!
RCPA held a golf fundraiser for the RCPA Political Action Committee (RCPA PAC) on Monday, October 9, 2023. This successful event raised much-needed funds for our legislative activities, and we would like to thank all the generous golfers who participated and contributed. Congratulations to our winners! In addition, we would like to thank our sponsors:
Tournament Sponsor:
- Expert County Care Management
Lunch Sponsors:
- Brier Dlugolecki Strategies
- Novak Strategic Advisors
Beverage Hole Sponsors:
- Comprehensive Financial Associates/PA Pension Planners
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Prize Sponsors:
- Qualifacts
- Salisbury Behavioral Health, a division of RHA Health Services
Hole Sponsors:
- Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy
- Christopher S. Lucas & Associates
- Embolden WC Trust
- Firetree, Ltd
- Hearten Workers’ Comp Program
- Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
- Step By Step, Inc.
- Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Your support is always appreciated. We encourage anyone interested to make a personal contribution to the RCPA PAC. For your convenience, you can now make an online contribution. Thank you again for your participation and support, and congratulations to our golf winners!
Your participation in the RCPA-PAC is completely voluntary, and you may contribute as much or as little as you choose. Donations are not tax-deductible and will be used for political purposes. You may choose not to participate without fear of reprisal. You will not be favored or disadvantaged by reason of the amount of your contribution or decision not to contribute.
RCPA Member CONCERN Anniversary Event Celebrates 45 Years of Providing Services to Children, Youth, and Families
OCYF Free Trauma Training Available Through September 2024
The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) is pleased to announce the continuation of their partnership with the Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) in contracting with Lakeside Global Institute to provide PA Child Welfare Professionals FREE trauma training. What is considered a PA Child Welfare Professional? Anyone who serves children and families who live in Pennsylvania. If your work touches on improving the lives of children and families, this applies to you and your organization!
Multiple cohorts for courses and workshops will be facilitated by Lakeside Global Institute and are available until September 30, 2024, or while funding is available. Available trainings will be offered live via a web-based platform. Tuition and material costs are covered!
This opportunity is perfect for new staff that have joined your team who may need workshops (101–110) as well as the child welfare professionals who are ready to take the next step in their trauma-informed care education journey via completion of the Intensive Courses.
Trainings available include the following:
- Enhancing Trauma Awareness;
- Deepening Trauma Awareness;
- Applying Trauma Principles;
- Trauma-Sensitive Certification;
- Train the Trainers;
- Processing Pain, Facilitating Healing; and
- Trauma 101 through 110 Workshops.
Interested in workshops? Visit here.
Interested in the Intensive Courses? Visit here.
Note: Participants who have completed Enhancing Trauma Awareness, Deepening Trauma Awareness, and Applying Trauma Principles should not take Trauma-Sensitive Certification, as content would be duplicated.
The simple distinction between certification as a Trauma-Sensitive Professional (TSC course) and Trauma-Competent Professional (ETA, DTA, and ATP) is:
- Trauma-Competent Professional: Requires completion of 3 courses — Enhancing, Deepening, and Applying Trauma (75 hours) and 8 books for required outside reading. The courses must be taken in the order listed, and one must be completed before advancing to the next.
- Trauma-Sensitive Professional: Requires completion of the course of the same name (50 hours) and 3 books for required outside reading. This certification covers fewer topics than the 75-hour course.
DO NOT DELAY for this exciting and FREE opportunity, and schedule your trauma trainings today!
If you have questions relating to any of these trainings, please submit them via email to Lakeside Global Institute.
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