The Office of Development Programs (ODP) has shared a link to the most recent version of the Adult Autism Waiver’s Supports & Services Directory (SSD) for October 2025. Providers should review your contact information in the SSD. Please submit any questions or updates for the directory via email with “SSD” in the Subject Line.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has finalized the new quarterly Supports Coordination Organization’s (SCO) Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Measures data reports, which will be available in DocuShare no later than October 10, 2025.
Updated reporting includes:
ODP will send a follow-up notification once the reports are posted. Please ensure that designated staff within your organization have access to DocuShare and are prepared to retrieve and review these reports.
Please contact your ODP Regional Office with any questions.
November 19, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register Here
Understanding Neuroplasticity and Recent Advancements in Enhancing Supports
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invite you to register for the 2025 Dual Diagnosis Conference to be hosted virtually on November 19. Join us for this one-day virtual conference to gain a better understanding of neuroplasticity and recent advancements in enhancing supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Speakers for the day include:
Dr. Ken Martz
Ken Martz, PsyD, MBA, is a licensed psychologist, bestselling author, and expert in emotional development. He has worked in the treatment and management of addiction for the past 30 years across settings including outpatient, residential, and hospital settings. He was formerly the Special Assistant to the Secretary for the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Policy Director in Substance Use Disorders of the Governor’s Policy Office. Dr. Martz will start the day with an overview of neuroplasticity.
Dr. Brandi Kelly
Brandi Kelly, PhD, is the Clinical Director for Louisiana’s OCDD. She received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University in 1998 and a post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant University in 2002. She has worked extensively in community- and residential-based programs providing support planning, staff training, and behavioral health services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and she has published research on assessment and treatment of behavioral and mental health concerns of individuals with developmental disabilities. Dr. Kelly’s presentation will provide a clinical focus on how to use neuroplasticity data.
Dr. Calliope Holingue
Calliope Holingue, MPH, PhD, is a research faculty member at the Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. A psychiatric epidemiologist by training, she has a joint academic appointment as an assistant professor at the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Holingue will share current research and developments related to neuroplasticity.
The day will conclude with a Q&A session with all three of our speakers.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANNN 25-091. This communication announces the release of an updated training course, “Introduction to Conflict Resolution for New Supports Coordinators,” a 1 credit hour course that is part of the SC First Year Training requirements. This training builds on the concepts discussed in the “Introduction to Facilitation” webcast and provides a framework for working through disagreements within the team and how to resolve them. Before completing this training, completion of the Introduction to Facilitation for New SCs training is recommended.
Introduction to Conflict Resolution for New Supports Coordinators can be found on MyODP as part of the SC First Year Trainings.
Please view the announcement for addition information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced that the remaining 2025 Employment Symposiums, which were scheduled for October 17 and October 22, have been cancelled. Both will be rescheduled for a later date.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is happy to announce a new resource, “Bridging the Gap From Classroom to Community: Transition Resources Related to Communication!”
Transition planning helps students with disabilities and their families get ready for life after high school and helps bridge supports between youth and adult service systems. It includes planning and preparing for employment, further education or training, and living independently.
This resource provides information on how to ensure access to effective communication while supporting individuals during the transition process.
This resource bundle includes transition information on the following:
The Transition Planning for Communication Resource is also found on MyODP.
Please contact the ODP Special Populations Unit via email with any questions.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-090. The Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) data submission portal for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) is now available. All SCOs must complete their PBC submissions and, if desired, provide information to be considered for Pay-for-Performance (P4P) initiatives via the MyPBC Data Submission Portal. The Portal will be available until November 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm. Identified SCO Business Partner users will receive an email with directions for accessing the MyPBC Portal for their data submissions.
Please view the announcement for additional information and details.
The Office of Development Programs (ODP) has shared an update to ODPANN 25-086. Please note the addition of 4 columns to the Process Details Spreadsheet (Verification Type, Applicability, Composite Category, and Clinically Complex Category). Additional updates within this communication are in red.
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