The final agenda for the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting on December 3, 2025, has been released. As a reminder, this meeting will be conducted via webinar and remote streaming only and will take place from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Register here to attend. The conference line for the meeting: 1 (415) 655-0052 PIN: 883-556-407#
Comments and questions may be sent electronically.
Remote streaming is available here.
The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting was recently held on November 12, 2025. During the meeting, a number of presentations were provided. In addition to the presentations, the agenda and a document that provided follow-up items from the LTSS Subcommittee meeting on October 1, 2025, were provided.
Members should take time to review the PowerPoint presentations from the meeting below:
The next LTSS Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The meeting will be held virtually only from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Register here to participate. Participants also have the option to call in by dialing (415) 655-0052; Access code: 883-556-407#.
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Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) — An Overview and Practical Application
Note: This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance-Based Contracting (PBC). Please see more details below on Continuing Education (CE) Credits. This training is an approved alternative to the SPeCTRUM offered on MyODP.
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 training 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 training in the virtual setting.
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 the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family-Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living waivers are encouraged to attend.
Where and when will sessions be held?
You must register separately for each session.
Continuing Education Units (CEU):
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 (FLS), and program managers. This training also fulfills 6100 ongoing training requirements.
To receive a training certificate, attendees must attend both virtual sessions.
Please contact the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) Training Inbox with questions.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announced that registration is now open for the December Certified Investigator (CI) Forum. The Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and ODP will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators and others involved in the incident investigation process.
Please see ODPANN 25-099 for information on how to register and other important details.
