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The Office of Developmental Disabilities (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-052. This announcement is to inform all provider agencies employing Direct Support Professionals (DSP) that the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline for completing the 2024 National Core Indicators® (NCI®) State of the Workforce Survey. The portal will close on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
Pennsylvania’s single county authorities (SCA), in collaboration with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), developed a new rate-setting package (i.e., XYZ Package) for residential providers to submit cost-based rate requests for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
The deadline to submit the rate package has been extended to Monday, March 24. This change is reflected in the package itself, which, along with a training video for how to complete the new package, is available on the PACDAA website.
ODP Announcement 24-062 is to inform all provider agencies employing DSPs that the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline for completing the 2023 National Core Indicators® (NCI) State of the Workforce Survey. The portal will now close on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
HSRI is aiming for a 5% or lower margin of error (MoE) for each participating state. The lower the MoE, the more representative and impactful the data will be. Pennsylvania currently has a 5.5% margin of error, and ODP would like to see it reach the recommended level since it is within reach. Therefore, ODP strongly encourages eligible provider agencies to complete the survey if they have not already done so. A final reminder will be issued via the portal in mid-July.
For questions, contact Ms. Lee Stephens, ODP IM4Q/NCI Statewide Lead.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health, is extending the deadline for presentation submissions for the annual Symposium on Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Best Western Premier, Harrisburg, PA. This one-day, in-person event convenes public health professionals and community stakeholders involved in CYSHCN care. Individuals, entities, and self-advocates serving CYSHCN are encouraged to submit presentation proposals. The new submission deadline is Friday, February 9, 2024. For more information and workshop guidelines, consult the Symposium Speakers page. Please refer to the attached Call for Presentations form for additional details and workshop guidelines. Inquiries and submissions should be directed to Katrina Harris, Event Planner.


With the completion of the training for the Cost Report and Personnel Roster documents, it is time to begin completing both, as the deadline is set for January 16, 2024. Completed documents should be uploaded using the PA EI Rate Study website’s “Submit Data” tab.
The following resources are available on the PA EI Rate Study website:
Questions about next steps? Attend a Cost Report and Personnel Roster Office Hour. Available time slots are listed below:
If you have any questions, please send them electronically or contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has issued a notice to all residential providers that have yet to complete the required survey:
Providers rendering residential services (residential habilitation, lifesharing, and/or supported living) funded through ODP are required to complete this survey by the extension date of November 17, 2023.
Additional information can be found in the communication, ODPANN 23-080: Office of Developmental Programs’ Residential Provider Survey for Selective Contracting. Questions may be directed via email to ODP.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) shared the reissued communication Invitation to Apply for the Capacity Building Institute Year 7 (CBI7). The last day to submit an interest survey to join the Year 7 Cohort is now June 23, 2023.
Each person must complete the CBI Year 7 Interest Survey by June 23, 2023, in order to express interest and confirm their ability to attend all sessions. There are a limited number of spaces available for participants. All applicants will be notified through email in mid-July as to their admission status.
Please review the communication for additional information relating to cost and attendance.