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Training
ODP Announces the Accreditation of MyODP Trainings by NADSP
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared an update to bulletin ODPANN 24-025. ODP has received accreditation for designated MyODP trainings that meet requirements towards the National Association of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) E-Badge Academy. Changes to the original announcement have been made in red. You can view the accredited training list here.
Support Service Provider Trainings Announced
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) is excited to collaborate with Step Up Services to offer free, in-person training sessions for Support Service Providers (SSP). SSPs support individuals who are DeafBlind in leading a self-determined life. There will be two training sessions, one in the eastern region and one in the western region.
Eastern Region
October 5, 2024
Northampton Community College
Western Region
November 2, 2024
Mount Aloysius College
Please note: In addition to attending one of the two trainings, individuals will need to complete an online course to become an SSP. For more details about this requirement, please contact ODHH.
Sign up today! The deadline to register is September 6, 2024.
For questions, please contact ODHH via email.
ODP Announces Newly Added 2024 QM Certification Classes
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-079, which states that registration is now open for newly added 2024 virtual classes. The classes will be held on:
- September 11–12;
- October 9–10;
- November 6–7; and
- December 4–5.
View the announcement for registration details.
A Conversation About TIROES and Approaches for IDD Populations — National Council Webinar August 29
Charting the LifeCourse: Applying Principles and Using Tools to Support a Good Life — Trainings Announced
Charting the LifeCourse was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and ages to develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. These standalone training sessions are for all professional stakeholders. Each session will cover the same content.
Participants in this training will:
- Learn about the National Charting the LifeCourse Community of Practice;
- Apply LifeCourse principles and the LifeCourse framework; and
- Practice using LifeCourse tools.
Register Here for trainings.
Dates:
- September 27, 2024, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Registration on MyODP opens at 8:00 am on 8/16/2024. - December 11, 2024, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration on MyODP opens at 8:00 am on 10/30/2024. - February 28, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Registration on MyODP opens at 8:00 am on 1/17/2025. - April 10, 2025, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration on MyODP opens at 8:00 am on 4/8/2025.
ODP Shares Quality Assessment & Improvement Training Requirement Matrix
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a new tool designed to support Administrative Entities and ODP staff when Providers or Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) choose to provide agency-developed or agency-identified training that meets the General Orientation and annual training requirements of the 55 PA Code 6100. The reviewer determines if the identified staff completed each required annual training core course based on provider training records, including, but not limited to, a description of the course, sign-in sheets, transcripts, or certificates of completion from the training. ODPANN 24-036 is being included as a reminder of the annual training requirements.
September 2024 ODP Training Calendar Now Available
Everybody Needs a Coach — RCPA Member Webinar to Be Held Sept. 16
Registration for CI Initial Certification Course Now Open
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released ODPANN 24-075, which announces that registration for the September – December Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course cohorts is now open in MyODP. Please view the communication for details.
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