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Behavior & Mental Health
Introduction To Positive Behavior Supports & Applied Positive Behavior Supports
Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports
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This one-day training will introduce the fundamental principles of positive behavior support to help care providers gain an understanding of the origins of problem behavior. It will include an overview of essential elements of behavior support, the influence of mental health on behavior, development of practical support strategies, and a brief overview of functional assessment. After completing this training, the participant will understand the traditional perspectives that make up Positive Behavior Supports, where problem behavior comes from, how to develop and implement effective expectations for positive behaviors, and how prevention plays a key role in providing support to individuals that display persistent problem behaviors.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to:Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Completed | September 6, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Completed | September 11, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Completed | September 14, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Completed | September 20, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Completed | September 26, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | September 28, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | October 2, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | October 5, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | October 11, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | October 19, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | October 26, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Applied Positive Behavior Supports: Functional Behavior Assessment and Development of Behavior Support Plans
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This course builds on Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports. In many cases, people who engage in persistent patterns of problem behaviors demonstrate complex behaviors that can be difficult to understand. After completing this 2-day training, the participant will have a basic understanding of how to conduct a multi-component Functional Behavior Assessment to systematically assess these behaviors and identify the underlying function or motivation; and how to use this information to develop effective behavior support and intervention plans.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 23 & 24, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Understanding and Addressing the Needs of People with Dual Diagnosis
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This one-day workshop will review the relationship between mental health and/or mental illness, and problem behavior. We will look at ways that mental illness may contribute to problem behavior, strategies to support individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses, and coordinating behavior intervention with therapeutic supports.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports is strongly recommended
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Closed | September 27, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Behavior & Mental Health Supplemental
Adapting Psychotherapy for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Research shows heavy utilization of pharmacology in the treatment of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), however, the service community recognizes three major approaches to therapeutic intervention: pharmacology, behavioral intervention, and psychotherapy. While psychotherapy is acknowledged as a treatment intervention, it is implemented much less often than the use of medication or behavioral intervention. This training will review strategies to address barriers that have hindered more frequent and effective use of psychotherapy for people with IDD. These strategies will introduce participants to a variety of approaches that include providing special supports, adapting methods to more effectively meet the needs of individuals, and integrating the three recognized approaches to therapeutic intervention.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | November 10, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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An Introduction to Psychopharmacology in Autism: Looking at Medication and Behavioral Intervention to Address Challenging Behavior
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Many individuals with Autism Spectrum disorders engage in challenging and difficult behaviors, including aggression and self-injury, and medications are frequently used in the effort to treat these behaviors. In many cases these individuals are placed on multiple medications over an extended period of time. This can lead to questions about the necessity of being on medication for an extended period of time, the need for multiple medications, and the impact this having on their health and behavior.
This workshop will provide an introductory overview to the use of medications. The presentation will address key considerations for the use of medication including potential benefits, side effects, and other common concerns. The potential impact of effectively using behavioral strategies and environmental accommodations, along with supporting research, will also be discussed. In order to explore the effective coordination of these strategies, a case illustration will be reviewed, which exemplifies both positive impact and limitations for each of these strategies.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | December 21, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Autism and Anxiety: Treatment Recommendations based on Neurological Research
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Research has demonstrated a high rate of co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and anxiety disorders. A variety of clinical and behavior support strategies have been developed based on the traditional theories of social/emotional development within ASD. This session will provide an overview of recent brain research that has discovered a pattern of brain waves associated with anxiety, that are triggered by classic social demands, such as making eye contact. Based on this review, potential changes in the manner of clinical intervention that should be considered, along with behavior modification and support strategies will be discussed.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | November 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Autism and Co-occurring Anxiety Disorders: A Hidden Challenge in Problem Behavior
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Estimates of co-occurring Anxiety Disorders among individuals with Autism range from 15% to 80%. Factors that make this diagnosis difficult and strategies to adapt behavioral supports and treatment to address this co-occurrence will be discussed. This presentation will discuss the importance of looking for signs of anxiety in individuals with ASD, advocating for clinical assessment of these concerns, and looking for ways to adapt daily support planning and behavioral planning in light of the concerns about a potential anxiety disorder. A model for integrating diagnosis and treatment of an anxiety disorder with a Functional Behavior Assessment and Proactive Behavior Support Plan will be presented. Additional strategies for adapting relaxation activities for individuals with ASD and other intellectual and/or developmental disabilities will be discussed.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 12, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Promoting Relaxation for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
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This presentation will introduce why people with I/DD are at greater risk for experiencing stress and anxiety and teach attendees about the need for promoting relaxation across settings. We will review how to set up positive environments that promote relaxation for all, as well as specific strategies to prepare individuals to cope effectively with anxiety inducing situations when there’s a known risk or diagnosis.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 13, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Repetitive Behavior in Autism and OCD: Differential Diagnosis, Dual Diagnosis, and Behavior/Treatment Interventions
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Repetitive behavior is a prominent symptom for both Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Often people supporting individuals who have ASD refer to repetitive behavior as OCD. This is a concern because the description of repetitive behaviors is different for each of these diagnoses. Rationales for why repetitive behaviors occur within these disorders are different, which leads to significant differences in the recommended treatment and behavior support approaches. It is important for those working with the person to be aware of these differences so they can work in ways that the meet the needs of person based on his/her diagnosis.
This session will provide an overview of repetitive behavior; discuss the differences between normal and pathological repetitive behavior; and describe distinctions between the type of repetitive behaviors characteristic of ASD and the pattern of repetitive behavior seen in OCD. Explanations for why these behaviors occur and recommended treatment and behavioral support strategies will be shared.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 21, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Strategies to Avoid Responses that Reinforce Dangerous Behavior
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When challenging behavior escalates to dangerous levels of aggression or self-injury, it often becomes necessary for supporters to engage in intensive interaction with the individual. In extreme cases, this may result in the use of “hands-on” or personal control techniques to preserve health and safety. This webinar will address strategies to avoid escalation, in order to reduce the need to use these extreme interventions. In addition to this, techniques will presented for managing interactions with the individual during and following a crisis intervention that are designed to reduce the likelihood that the individual will learn these problem behaviors are a good way to get a reaction from those that support them.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Trauma Recovery
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Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) are likely to experience some form of trauma in the course of the lifespan. This makes it important for support providers to be aware of past traumatic experiences, recognize how this may contribute to challenging behavior, and know what they can do to promote recovery. This training will explore what are considered traumatic experiences and why individuals with I/DD are more at risk. Additionally, the connection between trauma and its impact on an individual’s biology and behavior will be discussed. Participants will learn the necessary ingredients to support adaptive coping and recovery from trauma. In order to provide trauma sensitive supports effectively, support providers need to be aware of their own internal states and remain calm. The training will also introduce methods that support providers can use to enhance their own self-awareness and self-regulation skills.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Cancelled | September 7, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Understanding Aggressive Behavior for those with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
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Aggressive behavior in individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities frequently results in the need for additional supports and services. This presentation will provide an overview of what is known about the development of aggressive behavior and will describe practices for assessment and intervention that have been validated by research and applied practice. A detailed case study will be provided to illustrate effective methods behavioral intervention, clinical practice, and coordination of supports. Issues related to community safety, critical care resources, and quality of life will be discussed.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | December 8, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Understanding Depression, Mood Disorders, and Disability
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This workshop will provide participants with information to assist in the identification of depression and mood disorders in individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The presentation will help participants understand how barriers to communication often undermine the identification of these disorders and prevent providing effective supports and treatment. The presenation will also address effective support strategies and ways to determine when and how to adapt treatment and supports to best meet the needs of the person. Topics related to mental health treatment and behavior supports will be discussed.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 20, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Behavior Support Planning: Preparation And Practice
Behavior Basics: Assessment and Observation
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Understanding behavior is an important part of the assessment process. Identifying and evaluating factors that may contribute to behavior can be challenging but are essential to success. This webinar will focus on strategies to differentiate between these causes, with an emphasis on indicators of a possible mental health condition.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Behavior Basics: Understanding and Interpreting Data
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Data provides key information essential to support planning. This session will review how to include aspects of mental health diagnoses into a Functional Behavior Assessment and highlight the role of accurate documentation in recognizing underlying causes of behavior.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Case Illustration: Understanding and Applying FBA Findings
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This webinar will illustrate the benefits of conducting a comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) by following the case history of a person with long-term behavior problems. This case illustration will walk participants through a situation in which on-going behavior problems had not been resolved by existing behavior support plans, resulting in the need for further assessment and analysis. The implications of mental illness on behavior will be discussed as a critical point of consideration. An overview of the FBA process emphasizing the role of setting events will be provided, and the case history will show how this supports more effective intervention planning and implementation, leading to better outcomes and quality of life for people with IDD.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 6, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
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Case Illustration: Developing a Person-Centered Behavior Support Plan
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This webinar will use a case study to illustrate the need to address a variety of factors, in addition to the primary function of the behavior, to achieve a significant reduction in the frequency of problem behavior. Strategies to develop and implement a behavior plan based on the functional hypothesis, components of the individual assessment, and incorporation of additional support needs will be reviewed. The outcomes for this case illustration will show how including supports related to personal well-being and addressing mental-health needs can improve quality of life and reduce the frequency of problem behaviors.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | November 17, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
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Case Illustration: Evaluating and Adapting the Behavior Support Plan
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Everyone who writes or implements behavior plans on a regular basis, sometimes works on a plan that isn’t achieving the desired results. This webinar will present a case illustration of such a plan. The session will address a variety of strategies used to test hypotheses, modify data collection, and apply the insights gained from these evaluations. The impact of making these changes will show how team efforts to evaluate the behavior support plan, adapt the hypothesis, and apply new interventions to better meet the needs of this individual.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 6, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
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| Open | December 1, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
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Community Supports & Quality
Community Supports And Quality
Developing & Implementing Outcome-Based Support Strategies
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Service providers are charged with developing and implementing support strategies that help those they serve to achieve the outcomes they want in life. This training offers providers an overview of important changes in the service delivery system and guidance in using person-centered practices to identify effective support strategies. Participants will learn how to use information from people using supports, their families, and others who know them best, along with planning documents, to create, evaluate, and refine strategies that match what people want, need, and hope to accomplish.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | November 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Personal Outcome Measures®: An Introduction
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Human service organizations are charged with developing and implementing supports that help people with disabilities achieve the lives they want as fully included members of their communities. The Council on Quality and Leadership’s (CQL) Personal Outcome Measures® are a powerful tool to ensure these supports and services are truly person-centered. They are used to understand the presence, importance and achievement of outcomes, involving choice, health, safety, social capital, relationships, rights, goals, dreams, employment and more. This workshop provides an opportunity for people receiving supports, family members, and professionals to build an understanding of Personal Outcome Measures® and their use in planning for and facilitating quality supports that lead to valued lives in the community.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Cancelled | September 27, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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| Open | November 21, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Community-Based Instruction
Community-Based Instruction
CBI for Younger Students: Building a Foundation for the Future
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This is an interactive webinar session intended for school and district personnel who are interested in expanding CBI practices to students in grades K-8th. Topics include an overview of the evidence-based instructional practice, benefits to students participating in CBI, creating learning experiences that are developmentally and age appropriate for students, and utilizing the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and individual student goals within CBI lesson planning. Participants are encouraged to engage in open discussions with the CBI Project Team and one another throughout the session.
Note:This training provides a total of 3 hours of professional development.
This training currently is ONLY open to NJ school staff.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Full | November 13, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Job Coaching for Career Exploration in Community Settings
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To provide the most successful transition from school to employment, it is essential for schools utilizing Community-Based Instruction (CBI) for career exploration to have well trained and prepared staff. This training will describe the roles and responsibilities of school-based staff, or job coaches, who provide on-the-job support to students participating in work-based learning experiences in community settings. Participants will also learn about disability history, the evolution away from segregated to integrated employment settings, person-centered approaches, evidence-based strategies including the application of direct and systematic instruction used at job sites, and collection and use of data for informed decision making.
Note: This two-day training provides a total of 8 hours of professional development. Completion of day one is required to attend day two.
This training is ONLY open to New Jersey school staff. When performing the role of job coaching, school-based job coaches must be supervised by a certified teacher who has completed the required courses to coordinate Work-Based Learning (formerly SLE). For more information about work-based learning coordination, please visit the New Jersey Safe Schools Program
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | September 26 & October 3, 2023 | 10:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Cinnaminson Library
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| Open | October 12 & 19, 2023 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm |
LRC - Learning Resource Center North
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| Open | October 26 & 30, 2023 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm |
LRC - Learning Resource Center Central
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Marketing Matters: Making the Most of CBI through Community Partnerships
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In New Jersey, achieving competitive, integrated employment (CIE) for individuals with disabilities is the primary goal, and it all starts with providing authentic community-based learning experiences. Developing strong relationships with community partners is crucial, as these partnerships are the key to successful learning experiences that pave the way for students' desired career pathways through person-centered approaches. During this interactive webinar, participants will gain valuable insights into establishing a career awareness and exploration program designed to promote CIE. This training will focus on utilizing strategies to effectively market, recruit, develop, and maintain partnerships with local businesses. These collaborations will ensure students' progress along their desired career paths, empowering them to achieve meaningful employment outcomes.
Note:This training provides a total of 3 hours of professional development.
This training currently is ONLY open to NJ school staff.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | November 1, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP) Session 1: CBI Networking
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A Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP) is a group of individuals who share a concern or passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly. The CBI VCoP sessions provide opportunities for practitioners to share resources, experiences, stories, tools, classroom lessons, and problem-solving strategies. The VCoP is intended for educators, administrators, job coaches, support staff and other school staff interested in collaborating, connecting, and sharing information on CBI practices.
Session 1 will focus on establishing a community of practitioners for the 23-24 school year through networking activities and small group discussions. Participants will provide important feedback to guide future VCoP sessions. This is not a webinar; individuals are expected to actively participate in activities and discussions.
Note: This session provides a total of 1.5 hours of professional development.
This training currently is ONLY open to NJ school staff.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 10, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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Foundations Of Community-Based Instruction Series For New School Personnel
Schools frequently encounter challenges that may jeopardize the quality of CBI implementation over time including staff turnover, staff reassignments, or increased staffing needs. Schools and districts are more likely to sustain CBI practices if there are available trained personnel to continue utilizing the practice. To address this need, the Foundations of CBI Training Series for New Personnel, is offered annually to support new school personnel from previously established CBI teams to support maintenance and sustainability of existing CBI practices and programming.
An individual will not be considered to have been fully trained in the Foundations of CBI until after the successful completion of ALL four days.
Foundations of CBI Day 1: Understanding the Fundamentals of CBI
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Prior to planning and implementing CBI programming, it must be understood that CBI is an evidence-based instructional strategy that promotes positive post-school outcomes when implemented with fidelity. CBI utilizes the local community and surrounding areas for students to learn real world skills in natural environments that may be used currently or in the future as students transition to adulthood. As a result of this training, participants will gain a deeper knowledge of the principles of CBI and how these principles translate toward promoting equity, agency, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Note: This series is ONLY open to individual school staff who are new to CBI practices and are employed in a district that has been previously trained and has an established CBI implementation team.
This training provides a total of 5 hours of professional development.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours.
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| Open | October 5, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
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Foundations of CBI Day 2: Transforming Post-School Outcomes Using Quality Planning
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Participation in community opportunities is vital for the development and growth of personal relationships, friendships, and connections to other areas of adult life, including employment, higher education, and independent living. When students with disabilities receive systematic, authentic, and engaging community-based instruction across all 4 domains (community living, recreation and leisure, career awareness, and career exploration) they are more likely to experience increased access to community-based, integrated activities which not only promote positive post-school outcomes but also quality of life. During this session, participants will learn more about the 4 domains of CBI and understand how to utilize strategic planning, ecological inventories, and stakeholder feedback to prioritize meaningful learning experiences that are relevant to students within their communities.
Note: This series is ONLY open to individual school staff who are new to CBI practices and are employed in a district that has been previously trained and has an established CBI implementation team.
This training provides a total of 5 hours of professional development.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | November 2, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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Foundations of CBI Day 3: Best Practices in CBI Implementation Across Domains
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Participants will learn to incorporate CBI into their instructional routine as a complement to the in-school instruction provided. In-school instruction alone is often insufficient for teaching students with disabilities who need additional opportunities to practice and apply skills in meaningful experiences. Functional skills reliant on the application of academic knowledge and social skills are best taught through systematic instruction in naturally occurring community environments (traditional or virtual) that provide students with authentic and rewarding learning opportunities. This training includes strategies and techniques for using systematic instruction in the classroom and community, as well as prompting systems, data collection strategies, incorporating technology, reinforcement considerations, and planning for maintenance and generalization.
Note: This series is ONLY open to individual school staff who are new to CBI practices and are employed in a district that has been previously trained and has an established CBI implementation team.
This training provides a total of 5 hours of professional development.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | December 14, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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Foundations of CBI Day 4: Supporting and Sustaining Leadership and Logistics
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Due to the unique management and logistical challenges related to implementing CBI, schools may struggle when establishing or planning substantial growth of this practice. During this session, participants will learn about major programming areas including stakeholder involvement, budgets, policies and procedures, master planning including the training and coordination of personnel, selecting activities and locations, curriculum development, and the use of systematic instruction to ensure CBI is consistently implemented with quality. Participants will have the opportunities to assess their school/district’s current CBI practices and determine how they will contribute to existing CBI Action Plans.
Note: This series is ONLY open to individual school staff who are new to CBI practices and are employed in a district that has been previously trained and has an established CBI implementation team.
This training provides a total of 5 hours of professional development.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours.
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| Open | January 11, 2024 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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Employment
Employment Specialist Foundations: Basic Knowledge And Skills
Employment Specialist Foundations: Basic Knowledge and Skills is the recently redesigned certification series for New Jersey employment specialists/job coaches. It is a regularly updated four-day series of interactive, competency-based workshops designed for beginning Employment Specialists working for a DVRS Supported Employment Vendor and/or DDD Community Service Provider offering Supported Employment Services. The content would also be beneficial to school job coaches and transition coordinators. Participants will learn best-practice, evidence-based approaches to all phases of supported employment services (assessment and discovery, job development, job coaching, and follow along for job retention). The course is designed to prepare otherwise qualified staff for The Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) exam by providing an overview of the five core areas identified as crucial for ability to work as a supported employment specialist.
While staff will benefit most by participating in the four training days sequentially, the series is designed so that each day’s content exists as a distinct, stand-alone learning experience. For each day, participants will receive a certificate of completion. An individual will not be considered to have met the DDD/DVRS vendor requirements for competency in supported employment services until after the successful completion of all four days. It will be the responsibility of the agency to ensure staff meets the four-day participation requirements.
Employment Specialist Foundations Day 1: Assessment/Discovery Phase
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An overview and history of community-based employment and how-to strategies for effective job seeker assessment/discovery phase to maximize future job matching.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work, CRCC, NJDOE
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| Completed | September 15, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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| Closed | September 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Monmouth County Library- Manalapan
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| Open | October 5, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | November 6, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | December 5, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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Employment Specialist Foundations Day 2: Job Development Phase
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An introduction to job development including marketing strategies, negotiating with employers, analyzing worksites and customizing employment to facilitate good job matching.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work, CRCC, NJDOE
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 22, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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| Closed | September 25, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Monmouth County Library- Manalapan
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Registration is closed
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| Open | October 12, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | November 13, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | December 7, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Foundations Day 3: Job Coaching Phase
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An examination of learning styles, direct and systematic instruction on the job site (task analysis, hierarchy of prompts, teaching to natural and artificial cues, error correction, etc.) and data collection.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work, CRCC, NJDOE
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | September 29, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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| Closed | October 2, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Monmouth County Library- Manalapan
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Registration is closed
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| Open | October 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | November 20, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | December 12, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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Employment Specialist Foundations Day 4: Long Term Follow Along Phase
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A familiarization with the purposes, strategies and documentation of long term follow along supports to boost retention as well as an introduction to employment and the ADA, benefits and employment, and “typicalness” research and employment.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work, CRCC, NJDOE
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 6, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | October 16, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Monmouth County Library- Manalapan
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| Open | October 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | November 27, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | December 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental
Employment Specialist Supplemental: Navigating Challenging Conversations on the Path to Employment
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While no two families experience life in the same way, parents and families of individuals with disabilities often share extraordinary challenges and stressors in their lives. When discussions around employment and independence emerge, many parents become overwhelmed with the perceived risks that come with a decision to further integrate their adult child into the community. This course will explore where parents are coming from in order to fully support their journey, as well as concrete tools and strategies that providers can use to help support and advocate for individuals with disabilities as they work towards employment and independence.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | December 6, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental: Social/Sexual Challenges at the Workplace
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Assisting individuals with disabilities as they navigate the social expectations at the workplace is always a challenge, but when situations of a sexual nature arise, the challenge becomes more complex. This supplemental will provide professionals with a social and educational context for why these issues present themselves in the workplace. Participants will leave with tools to appropriately respond to these situations while simultaneously supporting healthy sexuality for the people we serve.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental: Supported Employment Leadership Institute
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Employees often become supervisors because their success and leadership in a previous role has resulted in a promotion. However, being an effective supervisor does not come automatically with the new job title. Rather, one must intentionally develop a set of skills in areas such as leadership, visioning, recruitment, and organization.
Our Supported Employment Leadership Institute is a 2-day, interactive course designed specifically for supported employment managers and supervisors. During this course, participants will dive into solution-focused, evidence-based strategies to address challenges unique to supported employment managers. Attendance at both days will be required for a certificate.
Topics will include:
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | September 20 & 21, 2023 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm |
The Boggs Center
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Meaningful Days Leading To Fulfilling Lives
For some time now expectations for service delivery have been changing within our state to continue to mirror national trends and consumer preferences. Through this training professionals working in day services will develop a better understanding of what is driving the change in service expectations, such as the HCBS Settings Rule, and the role of the direct support professional in implementing these changes. Trainees will explore how the services they provide should be defined by the provision of quality experiences that lead to more fulfilling lives for those receiving services and prioritizes inclusion in community life. The training is designed to encourage day staff to think creatively about services, support strategies, advocacy and the development of community capacity.
This is a training series and taking both Day 1 and Day 2 will be the mandatory pre-requisite to taking any further trainings under the Meaningful Days Leading to Fulfilling Lives category offered subsequently.
Meaningful Days Leading to Fulfilling Lives: Day Habilitation/Community Inclusion Services
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For some time now expectations for service delivery have been changing within our state to continue to mirror national trends and consumer preferences. Through this training professionals working in day services will develop a better understanding of what is driving the change in service expectations, such as the HCBS Settings Rule, and the role of the direct support professional in implementing these changes. Trainees will explore how the services they provide should be defined by the provision of quality experiences that lead to more fulfilling lives for those receiving services and prioritizes inclusion in community life. The training is designed to encourage day staff to think creatively about services, support strategies, advocacy and the development of community capacity.
Day Habilitation/Community Inclusion Services participants will discuss the descriptions of both Day Habilitation and Community Inclusion services as defined in the NJDDD Supports Program Manual. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills in developing strategies around these service delivery options that center around supporting people to have the lives they want.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: Completion of Meaningful Days Leading to Fulfilling Lives Day 1: Context and Theory, and Day 2: Day Services Tools
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | September 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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| Completed | September 15, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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Meaningful Days Leading to Fulfilling Lives: Prevocational Training Services
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For some time now expectations for service delivery have been changing within our state to continue to mirror national trends and consumer preferences. Through this training professionals working in day services will develop a better understanding of what is driving the change in service expectations, such as the HCBS Settings Rule, and the role of the direct support professional in implementing these changes. Trainees will explore how the services they provide should be defined by the provision of quality experiences that lead to more fulfilling lives for those receiving services and prioritizes inclusion in community life. The training is designed to encourage day staff to think creatively about services, support strategies, advocacy and the development of community capacity.
Prevocational Training Services participants will discuss the description of Prevocational Training services as defined in the NJDDD Supports Program Manual. Participants will have the opportunity to practice developing strategies around this service delivery option that are based on general, non-job task specific skills as they learn about activities that could be part of effective prevocational training services.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: Completion of Meaningful Days Leading to Fulfilling Lives Day 1: Context and Theory, and Day 2: Day Services Tools
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | September 14, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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| Completed | September 15, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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PCAST - Person-Centered Approaches In Schools And Transition
PCAST - Person-Centered Approaches In Schools And Transition
PCAST: An Introduction to Person-Centered Planning and Implementation for Families and Professionals
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Participants will be trained on the use and facilitation of a person-centered planning process. Participants will learn fundamental skills, how to use planning tools and processes to implement person-centered approaches with students. Also covered will be methods for gathering, organizing, and presenting person-centered information, as well as implementing strategies designed to improve post-school outcomes for students.
Note: This two-day workshop provides a total of 9 hours of professional development.
“Person-Centered Planning and Implementation” is a two-day workshop. Completion of day one is required to attend day two.
This training currently is ONLY open to NJ school staff, students with disabilities, and their family members.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 27 & 28, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC - Learning Resource Center Central
| Directions |
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| Closed | September 28 & 29, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
| Directions |
Registration is closed
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| Open | October 5 & 6, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC - Learning Resource Center North
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PCAST: Culturally Responsive Facilitation in Person-Centered Practices
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Participants will use person-centered thinking skills and tools to learn about implicit bias, microaggressions and culturally relevant practices. These tools and related activities will help participants to develop and enhance their facilitation skills that are culturally relevant to students, families, and communities.
Note: This one-day workshop includes 2 hour live virtual modules providing a total of 4 hours of professional development.
Completion of “An Introduction to Person-Centered Planning and Implementation for Families and Professionals” is highly recommended but not required.
This training currently is ONLY open to NJ school staff, students with disabilities, and their family members.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 18, 2023 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Zoom |
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PCAST: Developing Group Person-Centered Planning In Classroom Settings
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Participants will learn how to unbundle the skills and tools used in formal facilitated person-centered planning events for use with groups of students in both virtual and physical classrooms, while strengthening their person-centered planning skills. Each participant will draft a group instruction implementation plan with associated outcomes and actions that are designed to meet the needs of the students they will be supporting. Example implementation frameworks will be used to assist participants in customizing their individualized strategies.
Note: This one-day workshop provides a total of 4.5 hours of professional development.
Completion of “An Introduction to Person-Centered Planning and Implementation for Families and Professionals” is highly recommended but not required.
This training currently is ONLY open to NJ school staff, students with disabilities, and their family members.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 20, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC - Learning Resource Center Central
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| Open | October 27, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
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| Open | December 8, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC - Learning Resource Center North
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PCAST: Utilizing Person-Centered Approaches to Improve IEP Meetings
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This workshop will teach person-centered thinking skills and introduce tools designed to improve the quality of collaborative meetings, especially IEP meetings. Participants will leave with practical strategies and tools related to pre-meeting preparation, effective communication, management of difficult conversations and situations, approaches to address sensitive topics, New Jersey Administrative Code requirements, and post-meeting implementation.
Note: This two-day workshop provides a total of 9 hours of professional development.
“Utilizing Person-Centered Approaches to Improve IEP Meetings” is a two-day workshop. Completion of day one is required to attend day two.
Completion of “An Introduction to Person-Centered Planning and Implementation for Families and Professionals” is highly recommended but not required.
This training currently is ONLY open to NJ school staff, students with disabilities, and their family members.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJDOE Professional Development Hours
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | November 2 & 3, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC - Learning Resource Center North
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| Open | November 16 & 17, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC - Learning Resource Center Central
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| Open | November 30, & December 1, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
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People With DD And Families
People With DD And Families
Creating a Vision for Life with Your Family Member Using Charting the LifeCourse Framework
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The Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework, developed by the University of Missouri Kansas City, Institute for Human Development, was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover ways to help them to live their good life. Through engaging, hands-on activities, this workshop will describe how this model is being implemented in New Jersey. Additionally, it will help families understand how to utilize the LifeCourse tools to help their loved ones with disabilities share what they want in their life and supports. Information on how the CtLC concepts can be used by people and families to improve communication with support coordinators in order to have plans that are authentically person-centered and identify and match a variety of community-based activities and supports with a person’s needs, interests, and preferences.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to New Jersey developmental disability professionals, employees of DDD, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | December 7, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Zoom |
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Support Coordination
Support Coordination Orientation
Support Coordination Orientation: Person-Centered Planning & Connection to Community Supports
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Support Coordinators play an important role in the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. They are professionals that help to identify the supports the person needs, plan for the life the person wants, and connect the person to services that will help him/her achieve a quality life in the community. In order to do this support coordinators need to have a working knowledge of the disability system and current models of support, be skilled in person-centered planning, be able to identify a wide array of available community services options, and effectively monitor the quality and effectiveness of supports on an ongoing basis.
As a part of the required support coordination orientation, this two-day training will introduce participants to current disability philosophy, best practices, and the roles of a support coordinator. Through a series of engaging activities participants will learn how to develop the person centered planning tool and NJ Individual Service Plan. Strategies to develop personally defined outcomes and goals will be practiced, and concepts related to connecting the person to community-based supports and services will be presented.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to New Jersey Support Coordinators and Support Coordinator Supervisors.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: All participants MUST complete all 5 Lessons found in Support Coordination Orientation (DDD 1.2015) on the College of Direct Support a week prior to training date.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | September 12 & 13, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | October 11 & 12, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | November 14 & 15, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | December 12 & 13, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Support Coordination Workshops
Strategies to Implement Charting the LifeCourse Concepts: A Workshop for Support Coordinators
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The role support coordinators play in facilitating conversations with people with disabilities and their families is crucial to helping people describe their vision for life, define outcomes, and select the services and supports that will help them to achieve this. The Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework, developed by the University of Missouri Kansas City, Institute for Human Development, was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages 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. Through engaging, hands-on activities, this technical assistance workshop will describe how this model is being implemented in New Jersey and help Support Coordinators improve their communication and information gathering skills, in order to identify and match community-based activities with the interests of the people they support.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to New Jersey Support Coordinators and Support Coordinator Supervisors.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | November 8, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Zoom |
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Upholding the HCBS Settings Final Rule for Support Coordinators
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Support Coordinators have an integral role in upholding the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Final Rule through planning, connecting, and monitoring. This training provides information about the HCBS Settings Final Rule and its impact for people with I/DD and the services they receive. Support Coordinators will learn to incorporate elements of the Rule into the person-centered planning process, utilize tools to help people build relationships and community connections, and conduct authentic monitoring to assess compliance.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of New Jersey DDD, Support Coordinators, and Support Coordinator Supervisors.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | December 6, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Zoom |
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Developing Person-Centered Outcomes: Technical Assistance Workshop for Support Coordinators
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The development of personally-defined outcomes is the cornerstone of a quality individual service plan (ISP). Information support coordinators gather throughout the planning process helps to describe what the person would like to achieve and the supports and services needed to make this a reality. The role support coordinators play in facilitating conversations with people with disabilities and their families is crucial to helping people describe their vision for life, define outcomes, and select the services and supports that will help them to achieve this. Through the use of a presentation and guided practice, this workshop will teach participants techniques useful in the identification of person-centered outcomes.
In order to participate, Support Coordinators need to bring a print out of a completed PCPT and NJISP of a person she/he is currently working with (names and identifiers blacked out). These documents will be used throughout the workshops.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to New Jersey Support Coordinators and Support Coordinator Supervisors.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: Completion of SC Orientation and actively working with a caseload for at least 30 days. Support Coordinators that have taken the SC Orientation fewer than 30 days prior will not be registered and should attend a workshop at a later date.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 21, 2023 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Zoom |
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Supervising Support Coordinators: Strategies to Enhance Quality while Meeting Requirements
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Support Coordination Supervisors perform a broad set of responsibilities that span the realms of agency management and quality assurance. This training focuses on the administrative, educational, and supportive functions Supervisors they conduct with the Support Coordinators they hire and employ. Participants will learn strategies for meeting requirements while enhancing the effectiveness of Support Coordination services through hiring and orientation practices, training and professional development, ongoing supervision and feedback, and evaluation and appraisal.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Coordination agencies, and Support Coordination agencies authorized by DDD to move forward with the training required in qualifications.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: Support Coordination Orientation
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | October 3, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Supports Brokerage
Supports Brokerage
Orientation to Supports Brokerage
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Supports brokers are the linchpin of the self-directed service model, fostering independence, social engagement, and choice. This orientation provides an overview of self-determination, self-direction, and the basic principles of person-centered thinking and planning. Participants will learn how Supports Brokers collaborate with the person receiving supports, Support Coordinators, the Fiscal Intermediary, and Self-Directed Employees to bring the service plan to life. As part of this two-day training, future Supports Brokers will build skills in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising Self-Directed Employees in partnership with those receiving supports. Building community connections and identifying supports outside of the formal service system will also be discussed.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Brokerage agencies and those interested in pursuing approval, NJ support coordination agencies, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training. Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Full | October 18 & 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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New Jersey Supports Broker Network Meeting: Professional Development
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The NJ Supports Broker Network meets every other month to provide professional development and opportunities to discuss promising practices with supports brokers across the state. Topics may include but are not limited to: Community Connections; Person-Centered Practice; Circles of Support; Partnerships; DDD Updates; Fiscal Intermediary Processes; Supporting SDE Recruitment and Retention; etc…
Note: This professional development meeting is ONLY open to NJ Supports Brokers and DDD employees
Prerequisite: Completion of Orientation to Supports Brokerage
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 26, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
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Transition
Webinar Series For Educators And Transition Specialists
The Boggs Center is excited to announce a Webinar Series for Educators, Transition Specialists, Transition Coordinators, and other school-based professionals on Transition to Adulthood. Throughout this series, we will de-mystify the process and break down some of the more common challenges experienced by the school team. Participants will learn specific, concrete tools to empower families and students to graduate into full, rich lives in community. Remember, it’s not just a cliff. It’s also a view of the horizon.
Please see below for detailed information on each of the topics. Please join us for one or all of this series!
Webinar One: Launch Pad for Success
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This webinar will lay the foundation for the concepts that will be discussed throughout this series. Many transition professionals have misconceptions about what adult services can and can’t do for students upon graduation. We will discuss both the capacities and the limitations of the existing services in New Jersey. We will highlight the importance of setting high expectations for all graduates, regardless of the severity of their disability. Lastly, we will broaden our approach from “person centered planning” to “family centered planning” to ensure that the entire family unit is supported, prepared, and empowered for a full, inclusive life after graduation.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 11, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
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Webinar Two: Adult Life 101 – A Beginner’s Guide to Adult Services
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In this webinar, we will break down the specific services, program options, and supports that are available in the adult service system. We will examine eligibility criteria as well as the funding processes for each. Participants will learn to evaluate each option within the context of larger transition planning and the goal of a full, meaningful life.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | November 15, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
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Webinar Three: The Changing Landscape of Post-Secondary Options
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There was a time when college was viewed as simply not an option for students with intellectual disabilities. However, due to the advocacy of students and their families, this is no longer the case. Both in New Jersey and nationally, there is a growing number of programs that provide alternate paths to a college experience for students with disabilities. This webinar will discuss this changing landscape, how to evaluate these emerging programs, and how to work with students and families to ensure a productive and appropriate post-secondary experience.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | December 4, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
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Webinar Four: Roadblocks in Family Partnerships: Repairing Communication in Challenging Situations
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Working with families is a critical part of transition planning, but there are always some families with whom building rapport and forging collaborative relationships is simply not easy. This webinar will discuss what the transition process is often like from the parent perspective, and why they may be resistant to support, feedback, and help from the school team. We will explore how it is often the parents who are most challenging to engage that need our support the most. Participants will learn specific tools and approaches that will help repair troubled relationships and build stronger partnerships with families during this critical time of transition.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | January 17, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
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Webinar Five:Understanding Social Security Benefits: Setting Your Graduates Up for Employment Success
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Informed family, financial, and estate planning is critical for families of individuals with disabilities. Often times, families look to the school team for guidance on these issues, and it is critical that schools can respond with informed answers. In this webinar, we will provide a road map for these critical decisions, clarify some of the common misconceptions around how disability benefits limit employment options, as well as explore the concepts of guardianship and supported decision making.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | February 5, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
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Webinar Six: Long-Term Planning
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Informed long-term family, financial, and estate planning is critical for individuals with disabilities and their families. In this webinar, participants will be given a road map to help guide families through these critical decisions. Additionally, participants will explore Guardianship and Supported Decision Making, as well understanding the role of a health care proxy and/or a power of attorney in supporting individuals with disabilities to make decisions in their lives as adults.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
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Workforce Development & Frontline Supervisors
Workforce Development
College of Direct Support Administrator Training
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These trainings are designed for staff provider agencies designate as their College of Direct Support Administrators. Participants may include: administrative assistants, human resources staff, and agency trainers. Participation in these trainings will help agencies meet the minimum requirement of tracking Pre-Service training and use the optional state of the art continuing education opportunities available through the College of Direct Support. In these trainings, administrators will learn how to enroll new staff into the CDS system using the DDD required fields, release CDS course/lessons to staff, track Pre-Service and other agency training, and generate reports on an individual and agency basis.
Given the hands-on instruction provided in this training, all participants must use a laptop or desktop computer in order to toggle between the Zoom and a web browser. Alternate devices such smart phones, Tablets, iPads and Kindle Fire are NOT acceptable.
In advance of the training, participants must download the CDS Adminstrator Manual and print or have available on an alternate screen (e.g. second screen, phone, tablet) to refer to as needed throughout the training and use after successful completion.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Full | September 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Registration is closed
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| Completed | September 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Registration is closed
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| Full | September 28, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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| Full | October 12, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Registration Closed |
| Full | October 17, 2023 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm |
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Registration Closed |
| Full | October 26, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Registration Closed |
| Full | November 2, 2023 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm |
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Registration Closed |
| Open | November 7, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
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| Open | November 16, 2023 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm |
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| Open | December 5, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
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| Open | December 14, 2023 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm |
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| Open | December 19, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Frontline Supervisors
Frontline Supervision Series: Building Competent Behavior Support Teams
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Frontline Supervisors play an important role in collaborating with Direct Support Professionals to effectively address the behavior and mental health needs of those they support. This course will focus on recognizing the role of the DSP as a valuable member of an individual’s support team. Participants will learn effective strategies for: identifying training and mentoring needs, collecting feedback from staff, building competent teams, and establishing an environment to prevent challenging behavior and support mental health.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 10, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Frontline Supervision Series: Hiring and Onboarding
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Frontline Supervisors play an integral role in promoting successful practices for hiring and retaining quality Direct Support Professionals. This course focuses on building skills to improve organizational personnel practices, including staff recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding. Participants will learn effective strategies for: recruiting and interviewing DSPs, implementing hiring practices that involve the individual who will be receiving supports, and enhancing retention through orientation and onboarding.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 25, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Frontline Supervision Series: Supervision, Leadership, and Promoting Professionalism
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Frontline Supervisors are leaders and supporters, enhancing the capacity of their team to work together toward common goals. This course focuses on building skills to ensure competence, accountable performance, continuing professional development, and support for those supervised. Participants will learn strategies for: promoting professional relations and teamwork, building effective teams, facilitating collaborative problem-solving, managing conflict, and reviewing performance.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | September 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | December 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Frontline Supervision Series: Training, Mentoring, and Creating Career Pathways
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Frontline Supervisors are charged with promoting professional development through training, mentoring, and creation of career pathways for Direct Support Professionals. This course focuses on building skills to improve organizational training practices and establish a culture of learning. Participants will learn effective strategies for: identifying training needs, connecting staff with the right learning opportunities, supporting competency development, creating a professional development plan, and offering opportunities for advancement.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | November 30, 2023 | 10:30 am - 2:30 pm |
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