The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-079. New live case study sessions for the Administrative Review (AR) course are now available at the following dates and times:
Please send any questions regarding the AR course electronically. View the announcement for additional information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-078. This communication provides information on new 2025 QM Certification class dates and registration information.
Registration opens August 5. Visit MyODP to register. Class dates are:
Please view the announcement for additional information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a reissued version of ODPANN 25-028. This announcement has been reissued to clarify the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s (OVR) Memo released 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. The name of the Individuals with a Non-Significant Disability (NSD) priority category. On July 1, 2025, the NSD category was renamed to Individual with a Disability (D). The change in the priority category name has not affected the relevant eligibility criteria for the D, formerly NSD, category.
Please view the announcement for updated information and details. Changes within the communication are in red.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-077. All entities that complete investigations are required to conduct the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) process as outlined in the CIPR Manual. This course is offered as an opportunity to support entities to complete high-quality CI Peer Reviews that help mitigate risks to individuals receiving services.
There are two parts to the CIPR course:
The online module of the CIPR course can be accessed by logging onto the MyODP website and selecting CIPR Training. Please view the announcement for additional information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-076. This announcement informs all stakeholders that the 2023–2024 IM4Q Statewide Report and Facts and Resources for People with Disabilities, Family Members, and Advocates, has been added to the IM4Q section at MyODP’s website. Please review the announcement for information on how to access these reports.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-075. This announcement informs stakeholders of the submission of amendments to the Targeted Support Management State Plan, 1915(b)(4) Waiver, Consolidated Waiver, Community Living Waiver, and Person/Family Directed Support Waiver (P/FDS) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the availability of supporting publications.
Links are provided throughout the announcement to the waiver amendment submissions and to the supporting documents and resources.
Please submit questions about this information electronically.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared Bulletin 00-25-03 and its two accompanying attachments. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the performance standards Supports Coordination Organizations must meet as part of ODP’s implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services. Attachment 1 outlines the performance standards and measures. Attachment 2 provides the expected timeline for implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services.
Please view the bulletin and attachments for additional information and details.
Attachments:
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced the launch of the Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy (MYPGS) training for SCs on MyODP. This three-part training series is designed to prepare SCs for successful implementation of the Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy (MYPGS).
The series covers:
Through practical examples, clear guidance, and collaborative strategies, this series empowers SCs to lead with confidence and provide timely, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism (ID/A).
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-074. This announcement is to communicate the updated process for ODP’s Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) to initially qualify new provider applicants for the AAW effective August 1, 2025.
Pursuant to 55 Pa. Code §6100.82 (relating to enrollment documentation) and the service qualification requirements specified in Appendix C of the AAW to become a qualified provider, applicants must:
Please review the announcement for additional information and details.
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