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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, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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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| Full | June 16, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | June 24, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | June 30, 2026 | 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 the principles of Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports, as outlined in the foundations course. In many cases, people who engage in persistent patterns of problem behaviors demonstrate complex behaviors with many underlying causes. This training will assist participants in learning to conduct a team-based, multi-component, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to systematically assess these behaviors and identify the underlying function or motivation. The second phase of the training will illustrate how to use this information to develop effective intervention plans to address ongoing behavior and mental health needs and support quality of life.
Note:This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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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| Open | July 30, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Behavior & Mental Health Supplemental
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 New Jersey professionals, families, and individuals with disabilities.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | August 18, 2026 | 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 New Jersey professionals, families, and individuals with disabilities.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | July 21, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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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 New Jersey professionals, families, and individuals with disabilities.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues.
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 | September 22, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Community Supports & Quality
Community Supports And Quality
Developing Person-Centered Support Strategies to Help People Achieve Outcomes
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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.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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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| Closed | June 16, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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| Open | September 29, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Community-Based Instruction
Community-Based Instruction
Job Coaching for Career Exploration in Community Settings
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This two-day training will focus on equipping paraprofessionals who perform job coaching duties to support students at worksites in the community with essential skills rooted in the Employment First framework. Participants will delve into understanding disability employment realities, clarifying their role within work-based learning experiences, and applying Employment First principles to enhance coaching effectiveness. Through interactive sessions, reflective exercises, and collaborative discussions, participants will gain practical insights and strategies to foster student success in competitive integrated employment settings. This training aims to empower job coaches to align their practices with inclusive employment principles, ultimately supporting students with disabilities in achieving positive postschool outcomes
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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| Open | Augustt 26 & 27, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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| Open | September 15 & 22, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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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: Overview, Assessment/Discovery
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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.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | June 15, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | July 6, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | August 11, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | September 14, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Foundations Day 2: Marketing and Job Development
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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.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | June 18, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | July 10, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | August 13, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | September 15, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Foundations Day 3: Instruction and Data Collection
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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.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | June 22, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Closed | June 23, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | July 13, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | August 18, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | September 21, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Foundations Day 4: Retention and Long Term Follow Along
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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.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | June 24, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | July 17, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | August 20, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | Septembeer 22, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental
Employment Specialist Supplemental: Business Advisory Committees: Networking Support for Job Development
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Business advisory committees are not a new concept, they have been used in community-based employment programs for decades. A well-constructed business advisory committee with a clear mission can make job development easier. Developing job opportunities for individuals with disabilities requires making connections with employers and developing strategies to create and expand community links. Starting and maintaining a business advisory committee often takes a backseat to the more pressing needs of day-to-day agency and program operations. Using a number of knowledgeable resources, we will discuss a framework for developing an effective and productive business advisory committee and how to keep it going.
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.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | July 16, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental: Calling the Shots: Advocacy and Employment
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Now more than ever, strong advocacy is needed to influence disability employment outcomes at every level. Individuals on the job need to feel empowered to request accommodation and speak up for what they need, want, and deserve. This self-advocacy is needed on the job to access their rights as employees protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. But the self-advocacy doesn’t end there! Shared lived experiences, the challenges, and success stories are all absolutely critical to making change in disability policies. While it is imperative for advocates, families, and professionals to engage in persuasive, effective advocacy, many do not know where to even begin. This session will focus on individuals’ workplace rights, the application of self-advocacy in the workplace, and further opportunities to apply their lived experience as testimony.
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.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | June 22, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental: Connecting Data with Best Practice: A Comprehensive Assessment of Supported Employment Services (CASES)
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Being the manager of a Supported Employment (SE) program is not easy! There are many moving parts to coordinate, many people to satisfy, and many pressures to keep the program financially sound and properly staffed while still providing quality, billable services to individuals with disabilities. With all these concerns and areas to oversee, it is easy for an SE manager to miss the big picture. The Comprehensive Assessment of Supported Employment Service (CASES) guide and tool was created to help SE managers effectively and accurately use data to track trends in service provision, staffing needs, and employer relations. Lack of time is a reality for SE managers and this tool was created with this obstacle of time in mind; with basic input once a month, the tool will give a manager valuable information on essential areas for agency success through automatically generated data. This workshop will provide professionals with a clear understanding of what data trends are critical to monitor to: provide more responsive support and service; increase retention and employee satisfaction; and nurture sincere relationships with employers. Participants will leave with the CASES guide and data tool as well as the knowledge and guidance to use it to better their entire organization.
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.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | June 16, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental: Reverse Job Fairs - A Strategic Approach to Job Development and Community Networking
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A reverse job fair flips the traditional job fair model by placing job seekers at the center. This interactive format empowers job seekers and creates a more dynamic and personal networking environment. Supported employment providers can use this model to increase community visibility, demonstrate the talents of those they support, and create authentic connections with local employers. This training will guide participants through every stage of organizing a reverse job fair—from event setup and marketing to preparing job seekers and engaging employers. Participants will leave with the tools and strategies needed to implement a reverse job fair that not only supports employment outcomes but also strengthens community networks.
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.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | July 22, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Health And Wellness
Health And Wellness
Creating Inclusive and Accessible Healthcare Settings
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This workshop provides practical strategies for creating accessible, inclusive, and sensory-friendly healthcare environments for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Participants will explore common systemic and accessibility challenges in clinical settings and learn how to address them effectively. The session also introduces key communication approaches to better understand and respond to health needs, while strengthening collaboration with health professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centered care across settings.
Note: For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | July 21, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Improving Health Outcomes Through Better Wellness Supports
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This session examines health disparities experienced by people with disabilities, framing disability as a key social determinant of health. This session aims to strengthen the capacity of support teams to improve health outcomes through inclusive health promotion and wellness opportunities. Participants will explore key risk factors for poor health and learn practical, everyday strategies to support people with disabilities in developing and maintaining healthy behaviors across the lifespan.
Note: For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | June 17, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Meaningful Days
Meaningful Days Leading To Fulfilling Lives: Reimagining Our Approach To Supports And Services
This dynamic two-day training is designed to help provider agencies deliver services that reflect the true preferences of the people they support while meeting the HCBS Settings Rule requirements. Participants will learn how to empower individuals through services that embrace choice, dignity, and inclusion while fostering meaningful connections and quality of life. The training invites participants to think creatively and critically about their role in redefining what’s possible for the people they serve. Through a mix of discussions, hands-on activities, and practical tools, participants will leave inspired and ready to take action.
Note: 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 category offered subsequently.
Day One: Laying the Foundation for Community-Based Supports
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Day one focuses on the key principles and federal mandates that shape service delivery, including the HCBS Settings Rule. It connects these requirements to the broader disability rights movement, showing how they can advance equity, inclusion, and self-determination.
Participants will explore concepts like meaningful participation, community integration, and self-direction. Activities will prompt reflection on current agency practices and their impact on individuals’ opportunities to live valued, connected lives in their communities.
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.
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 category offered subsequently.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | July 28, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Day Two: Tools and Strategies for Person-Centered Supports
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Day two provides actionable tools and strategies for elevating service quality. Participants will learn about person-centered planning approaches, including Charting the LifeCourse, and discover how to design supports that reflect each person’s unique goals and values.
Practical methods like community mapping that helps identify local resources and create opportunities for meaningful participation will be shared. Activities will focus on designing intentional, engaging activities that align with person-centered principles.
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.
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 category offered subsequently.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Open | July 30, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Meaningful Days Leading To Fulfilling Lives: Reimagining Our Approach To Specific Services
Participants will build on the foundational knowledge gained in Meaningful Days Leading to Fulfilling Lives: Day One and Day Two by applying it to service-specific trainings offered here. Each session provides opportunities to develop targeted, service-defined strategies that enhance the implementation of person-centered practices.
Day Habilitation and Community Inclusion Services
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This training focuses on the service descriptions of Day Habilitation and Community Inclusion, exploring both their similarities and differences. Participants will gain a clear understanding of each service and engage in hands-on practice to create strategies and activities tailored to their unique requirements.
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.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
Prerequisite: Meaningful Days Leading to Fulfilling Lives: Reimagining Our Approach to Supports and Services Day One: Laying the Foundation for Community-Based Supports and Day Two: Tools and Strategies for Person-Centered Supports
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 | July 31, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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PCAST - Person-Centered Approaches In Schools And Transition
PCAST – Statewide Training Events
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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| Open | July 27 & 28, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | October 7 & 8, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
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| Open | October 19 & 20, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
William Paterson University
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| Open | October 28 & 29, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC-Learning Resource Center Central
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| Open | January 27 & 28, 2027 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
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| Open | February 18 & 19, 2027 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC-Learning Resource Center Central
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| Open | March 18 & 19, 2027 | 9:00 am - 3:00 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.
Prerequisite: Attendees will be required to preview a short video prior to the workshop. A video link will be provided in advance to ensure participants are prepared for the learning and discussion.
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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| Open | October 29, ,2026 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
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| Open | November 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC-Learning Resource Center Central
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| Open | December 3, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
William Paterson University
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| Open | February 8. 2027 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC-Learning Resource Center Central
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| Open | February 18, 2027 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
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PCAST: The Collaboration Advantage: Practical Tools for Transforming IEPs and Every School Meeting
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This interactive, one-day workshop empowers educators and school teams through providing them tools that transform not just IEP meetings, but all types of meetings, into productive, person-centered conversations. Grounded in real-world practices in New Jersey schools, participants will explore strategies to improve collaboration, resolve challenges, and increase engagement with families and students.
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.
Prerequisite: Attendees will be required to preview a short video prior to the workshop. A video link will be provided in advance to ensure participants are prepared for the learning and discussion.
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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| Open | November 12, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
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| Open | November 19, 2026 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
William Paterson University
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| Open | November 20, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC-Learning Resource Center Central
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| Open | February 4, 2027 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
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| Open | March 2, 2027 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
LRC-Learning Resource Center Central
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PCAST – Person-Centered Practice Supplemental Training
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 | March 10, 2027 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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PCAST: Supported Decision-Making (SDM) in Person-Centered Practices
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Participants will engage in an interactive live-virtual session that will supplement existing person-centered planning skills. Specifically, the session will focus on sharing a critical knowledge and understanding of Supported Decision-Making (SDM) as an alternative to (and component of) State-appointed guardianship. It will also include small group discussions and information sharing on effective tools, strategies and concepts needed to build decision-making capacity in students. The workshop provides 2 hours of professional development.
Note: 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.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | October 15, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Zoom |
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| Open | January 20, 2027 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Open | February 24, 2027 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Zoom |
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PCAST: Supporting the Participation of Students Who Use Limited Words to Communicate in Person-Centered Planning
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This workshop will share person-centered strategies developed in New Jersey schools to assist team members in supporting students who use limited words to communicate. Participants will leave the session with ready-to-implement tools and approaches they can used to increase student participation in their planning. .
Note:This one-day workshop provides a total of 3 hours of professional development.
Previous 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 | December 10, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Zoom |
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PCAST – Community Of Practice Events
PCAST: 13th Annual Statewide Innovation Swap Meet
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Our 13th Annual PCAST Innovation Swap Meet sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education, in partnership with Rutgers/The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development. This event is an opportunity for participants in the PCAST project to showcase their efforts related to implementing person-centered approaches and network with other educators, students, and family members.
Prerequisite: Registrants must be actively involved in the PCAST project as an employee, family member, or student in a PCAST Cohort School.
Note: Attendees are asked to bring a bagged lunch for this event.
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 | May 20, 2027 | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm |
LRC-Learning Resource Center Central
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PCAST: Family Pre-IEP Prep Workbooks Pre-K through 21 - Conversations for Dissemination and Use
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This Community of Practice Event will be for participants to have conversations around the dissemination and use of the new Family Pre-IEP Prep Workbooks. .
Note: This one-day workshop provides a total of 1.5 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 | September 29, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Zoom |
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People With DD And Families
People With DD And Families
Basic Overview of Self-Directed Services and Supports Brokerage
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In New Jersey, people can self-direct some or all of their Home and Community Based Services, made available through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Supports Program or Community Care Program. Self-directed services are provided by a self-directed employee or a service provided by a non-disability specific business and are paid through use of a fiscal intermediary. People that self-direct their services can hire a supports broker to help find, sustain, and plan for their self-directed services. This workshop will provide a basic overview of self-directed services and the role of supports brokers.
Note: This training currently is open to those interested in learning more about self-directed services in New Jersey. Target audiences include people with disabilities, families, support coordinators and those in similar roles.
This training does not fulfill the training requirement to be a Supports Broker
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | August 5, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom |
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Supports Brokerage
Supports Brokerage
Basic Overview of Self-Directed Services and Supports Brokerage
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In New Jersey, people can self-direct some or all of their Home and Community Based Services, made available through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Supports Program or Community Care Program. Self-directed services are provided by a self-directed employee or a service provided by a non-disability specific business and are paid through use of a fiscal intermediary. People that self-direct their services can hire a supports broker to help find, sustain, and plan for their self-directed services. This workshop will provide a basic overview of self-directed services and the role of supports brokers.
Note: This training currently is open to those interested in learning more about self-directed services in New Jersey. Target audiences include people with disabilities, families, support coordinators and those in similar roles.
This training does not fulfill the training requirement to be a Supports Broker
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | August 5, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 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.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 4 Lessons found in DDD Support Coordination - Prerequisites 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 | June 23 & 24, 2026 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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Support Coordination Workshops
Basic Overview of Self-Directed Services and Supports Brokerage
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In New Jersey, people can self-direct some or all of their Home and Community Based Services, made available through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Supports Program or Community Care Program. Self-directed services are provided by a self-directed employee or a service provided by a non-disability specific business and are paid through use of a fiscal intermediary. People that self-direct their services can hire a supports broker to help find, sustain, and plan for their self-directed services. This workshop will provide a basic overview of self-directed services and the role of supports brokers.
Note: This training currently is open to those interested in learning more about self-directed services in New Jersey. Target audiences include people with disabilities, families, support coordinators and those in similar roles.
This training does not fulfill the training requirement to be a Supports Broker
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | August 5, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom |
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The HCBS Settings Final Rule Overview and Roles of the Team
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The HCBS Settings Final Rule has many positive implications for people with disabilities as it focuses on authentic person-centered planning, choice, increased opportunities,and community inclusion. The entire planning team plays an integral role in upholding the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Final Rule. This training provides information about the HCBS Settings Final Rule and its impact for people with I/DD and the services they receive. Planning teams will learn to incorporate elements of the Rule into the person-centered planning process, make choices based on needs and preferences, and make sure the person has the opportunities and support to be included in their community.
Note: This training currently is open to DDD Service recipients, families, providers, support coordinators/supervisors, and others affiliated with DDD.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | August 4, 2026 | 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.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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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| Open | August 20, 2026 | 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.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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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| Open | July 9, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
Zoom |
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Supported Employment Overview for the Support Coordinator
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Employment is an important aspect of being a valued, contributing member of our community. Support Coordinators play a crucial role in helping people with disabilities and their families explore possibilities and connect the person to the supports and services necessary to attain employment. This course will describe the role the support coordinator plays in helping people with disabilities identify and realize personally relevant employment goals. Topics to be discussed include the impact Employment First has on the services they provide and concrete methods Support Coordinators can use to bridge the hopes, dreams, preferences, and personal attributes captured in the Person Centered Planning Tool and the desired employment future the person wants to achieve.
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.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | June 30, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Zoom |
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Support Coordination Coaching Sessions
Coaching Session: Assistive Technology Supports in the Home
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There is a multitude of ways to use both low and high tech assistive technology to support people to be as independent as possible in their own homes. Identifying the technology and ensuring that a person is successfully able to use it can sometimes be a challenge. Come ready to discuss the challenges and successes that you’ve experienced with assistive technology in the home for the people you support.
This collaborative coaching session provides a forum for Support Coordinators to share resources, collaborate to problem-solve common issues, and enhance skills through facilitated discussion. Each session involves a brief Introduction to the topic through use of key best practices, scenarios, case studies, and/or common experiences. Participants will actively participate through guided conversation and sharing of strategies and promising practices.
Participants are expected to actively contribute to the conversation by coming prepared to brainstorm and share resources related to the topic.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Coordination agencies, and Support Coordination agencies authorized by DDD to move forward with the training required in qualifications.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | July 16, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Zoom |
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| Full | July 16, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Zoom |
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Coaching Session: Balancing Important To and Important For in Planning
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Support Coordinators play a critical role in helping people with disabilities and their families develop a vision for one’s life .One of the key person-centered concepts involves thinking about what is “important to” the person and what is “important for” the person. Support Coordinators will share real-life examples based on case study of intentional person-centered approaches.
Participants are expected to actively contribute to the conversation by coming prepared to brainstorm and share resources related to the topic.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Coordination agencies, and Support Coordination agencies authorized by DDD to move forward with the training required in qualifications.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | August 27, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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| Open | August 27, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Zoom |
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Coaching Session: Connecting to Community
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As both best practice and HCBS rule tells us, Medicaid funded services and supports should not be the only means by which people are supported. People with disabilities need to be included in and utilize the resources available to them through their local communities. Further, people should be intentionally included in community opportunities. This goes beyond simply being in the community, but rather, being a part of the community.
Responsibility for this does not rest on one person alone. The entire team plays a role in identifying opportunities, building relationships, and supporting authentic community inclusion. This coaching session will focus on how Support Coordinators and team members are working well together to make this a reality in the lives of the people they support.
Participants are expected to actively contribute to the conversation by coming prepared to brainstorm and share resources related to the topic.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Coordination agencies, and Support Coordination agencies authorized by DDD to move forward with the training required in qualifications.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | June 18, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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Coaching Session: Health - The Support Coordinator’s Role in Lifelong Care
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Support Coordinators play an integral role in planning for all the important things in life with the people that they support. Health is an important area where people may need support to get connected to health care practitioners, navigate the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, and engage in preventative health practices. This session will be a discussion of the ways that Support Coordinators can best support people through this area of their lives.
This collaborative coaching session provides a forum for Support Coordinators to share resources, collaborate to problem-solve common issues, and enhance skills through facilitated discussion. Each session involves a brief introduction to the topic through use of key best practices, scenarios, case studies, and/or common experiences. Participants will actively participate through guided conversation and sharing of strategies and promising practices.
Participants are expected to actively contribute to the conversation by coming prepared to brainstorm and share resources related to the topic.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Coordination agencies and Employees of DDD.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | June 18, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Zoom |
Registration is closed
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Coaching Session: Supporting People in Self-Direction
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This coaching session will discuss the utilization of Self-Directed Services. We’ll explore how self-direction promotes choice, control, and independence, and clarify the coordinator’s role in supporting people and their families through this option. We will also discuss common challenges, and strategies to make Self Direction a success.
This collaborative coaching session provides a forum for Support Coordinators to share resources, collaborate to problem-solve common issues, and enhance skills through facilitated discussion. Each session involves a brief introduction to the topic through use of key best practices, scenarios, case studies, and/or common experiences.
Participants will actively participate through guided conversation and sharing of strategies and promising practices.
Participants are expected to actively contribute to the conversation by coming prepared to brainstorm and share resources related to the topic.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Coordination agencies, and Support Coordination agencies authorized by DDD to move forward with the training required in qualifications.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | July 30, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Zoom |
The Event is Full
Registration is Closed |
| Full | July 30, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Zoom |
The Event is Full
Registration is Closed |
Coaching Session: Working as a Team to Promote Mental Health and Wellness
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One of the roles of Support Coordinators is to assist individuals with disabilities in connecting to supports that will prevent challenging behaviors. A person’s mental health affects their behavior. By partnering with the person and their family, Support Coordinators can ensure the person has proactive mental health supports to address underlying needs. In this interactive virtual coaching session, participants will engage in thoughtful discussions to enhance their understanding of how addressing mental health needs proactively are a vital part of the Positive Behavior Supports process. Participants will share real-life examples of how these supports have been successful in preventing challenging behavior patterns.
Participants are expected to actively contribute to the conversation by coming prepared to brainstorm and share resources related to the topic.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Coordination agencies, and Support Coordination agencies authorized by DDD to move forward with the training required in qualifications.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | August 5, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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| Open | August 5, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 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.
In order to assure engagement and active participation, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. You must be in a stationary location (e.g. not driving, shopping, working, etc...). Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues. Please connect with your employer in advance of the session. They should provide you with the technology and appropriate scheduling to successfully complete training required of your job.
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 | June 18, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
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Registration is closed
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| Full | June 25, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
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The Event is Full
Registration is Closed |
| Open | July 9, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
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| Open | July 16, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
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| Open | July 23, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
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| Open | July 30, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
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| Open | August 6, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
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| Open | August 13, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
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| Open | August 20, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
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| Open | August 27, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
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| Open | September 3, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
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| Open | September 10, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
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| Open | September 17, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
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| Open | September 24, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
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DSP Workforce Recruitment And Retention Strategies (For Provider Agency Leadership)
Target Audience: Service Providers Leadership including Directors, Program Directors, HR Staff, Training Department Staff, and similar leadership positions.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
The Boggs Center is collaborating with the University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration’s Direct Support Workforce Solutions to bring a 10-part learning series for provider agency leaders to New Jersey. Through this series, experts in the field will provide presentations and guided learning focused on 10 strategies essential to effective Direct Support Professional Recruitment and Retention. Each topic will be presented across two sessions, the first being an engaging presentation. The second, taking place a week later, will be a facilitated Learning Forum to allow for more questions and answers, collective idea sharing, and networking.
Certificates of Attendance will be provided to those who complete both days of the sessions.
Space is limited. Interested professionals within the target audience must register by topic. We ask that those registering, mark their calendars and plan to attend due to demand and space limits.
Employee Feedback & Engagement
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Engaging your workforce has never been more important. As the available workforce continues to shrink, investing in your current employees is critical to your retention efforts and the quality of the support you provide. There are many different methods of employee engagement that can support retention in an organization and result in more satisfied employees. Employees who are more engaged in the organization are more likely to stay longer because they feel they are a part of something greater than themselves. Employers who frequently ask for employee feedback and ideas often see better staff retention. How do you engage and retain the DSPs and Frontline Supervisors of today, and create a culture that attracts your next employees? Together, we will learn more about:
June 18, 1-3pm - Webinar
June 25, 1-2pm – Learning Forum
Target Audience: Service Providers Leadership including Directors, Program Directors, HR Staff, Training Department Staff, and similar leadership positions.
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 | June 18 & 25, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 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.
For engagement and active participation in the training, you must use a device with working camera. It is strongly recommended that you use a computer or a laptop with a strong WiFi connection. Phones and mobile devices are discouraged due to connectivity issues
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 | July 20, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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