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WE HAVE A NEW WAY TO REGISTER FOR TRAININGS, ETC: EMAIL:
The proper aim of education is to promote significant learning. Significant learning entails development. Development means successively asking broader and deeper questions of the relationship between oneself and the world.
Laurent A. Daloz (1999). Mentor: Guiding the Journey of Adult Learners.
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
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Dear Colleagues, September 2013
If you would like to receive the Northeast Region's quarterly training calendar via email, please email the email recipient's NAME, AGENCY, and EMAIL ADDRESS to
Effective October 2004 all new DDS employees, regardless of position, are expected to complete, at a minimum, the following orientation classes during their orientation.
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Introduction to DDS and State Service
Understanding the People We Support
A Life Like Any Other
Basic Human Rights
Confidentiality is a Right to Privacy (HIPAA)
Diversity Awareness (Day 1)
Workplace Communication
Introduction to Positive Behavioral Supports
(Apr 13+)
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Depending on the training needs of the position, additional (orientation) training may be required of DDS employees. DDS Provider staff is welcome to attend those classes listed and described in the ‘Orientation’ section of this calendar.
Human Rights Training: “Human Rights Overview” has been discontinued and is replaced by Basic Human Rights training (see Orientation section of the calendar for schedule). Basic Human Rights is the prerequisite for Human Rights Advocates Training (formerly called Human Rights System Training).
Direct Support Certificate Program: The collaborative DDS-Community Colleges’ Direct Support Certificate is offered at all three of this Region’s community colleges participating (Middlesex Community College, Lowell; Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill; North Shore Community College, Lynn). Participating students take 7 courses and earn 21-22 college credits. For more information, please call the contact person listed in the Community College Direct Support Certificate flyer found in the last section of this training calendar.
The regional Staff Development and Training Department continues to support ongoing orientation program for new staff, offer supervisory training and ISP training, and whenever we can, come to providers to offer training upon request. Included in this calendar is a list of workshops/trainings and orientation classes that the regional Staff Development and Training Department can offer at your location for your staff and others. Other workshops and trainings than those listed can also be arranged. To arrange for these workshops and trainings, please contact the regional Staff Development and Training Department
(978-774-5000, ext 535).
WE HAVE A NEW WAY TO REGISTER FOR TRAININGS, ETC: EMAIL US: Thank you for your patience when you call our registration number (978-774-5000, ext 812) to register for classes. When you call, you’ll be connected with voice mail. Also, thank you for faxing your registrations requests for training! For your convenience, we’ve included a fax registration form in this edition of the training calendar for you to use if you wish to fax/EMAIL your registrations. Our registration EMAIL, fax and telephone numbers are listed in the ‘Registration’ section of this edition’s Training and Educational Opportunities.
Thank you for your continued interest, support, input, and commitment to staff development, education, and training and the important roles that they play in our work.
Sincerely,
Patricia Cronin, Ph.D.,
Director of Staff Development and Training, Northeast Region of DDS
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Table of Contents
Letter from the Director of Staff Development and Training
Table of Contents 4-5
Registration Information 6-7
· Pre-registration is required
· Cancellation Policy
· Fax Registration Form
Monthly Calendars--Summary 8-10
Orientation Classes (Check locations of trainings) 11-15
· Understanding the People We Support
· The Role of the Direct Support Worker and the ISP
· Swallowing/Dysphagia Presentation
· Basic Human Rights
· Workplace Communication
· A Life Like Any Other
· Teaching and Learning
· Teaching Techniques
· Health Issues of the People We Support
· Introduction to Positive Behavioral Supports (NEW CLASS April 2013)
Human Rights Training 16-18
· Basic Human Rights (see Orientation section for schedule)
· Human Rights Advocates Training (formerly “Human Rights Officer/Systems Training”)
· Human Rights Coordinator Discussions
Supporting Individuals & Staff 19-34
· Professional/Neutral Writing
· Person Centered ISP
· Introduction to Positive Behavioral Supports
· Supporting Sexuality of People We Support
· EO 509 Massachusetts Food Standards: Food Purchase and Preparation
· Recognizing Abuse & Creating Safety: Impact training
· Person Centered Thinking and Practices
· PAC Training & PAC Review
· Fire Safety
· Medication Administration Training: Certification
· MAP Supervisory Training
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Table of Contents continued…..
NE Region Training Department offers and facilitates training upon request 35-38
NE Region Medical Ethics Advisory Committee upon request 39
Additional Opportunities / Community Bulletin Board 40-47
● MassWorks
● Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong—training opportunities
● Awareness & Action training for self advocates
● Community College/DDS Direct Support Staff Certificate Program
● Bachelor's Degree--Specialization in Developmental Disabilities, U of Mass Lowell
● Bachelor's Degree--Specialization in Developmental Disabilities, U of Mass Amherst
Directions 48-53
FAX Registration Form 55
Northeast DDS Staff Development/Learning Dept 57
“Genuine beginnings happen within us, even when they are brought to our attention by external opportunities.”
William Bridges
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Registration
Registration: When calling to register you may get the voice mail, so please be sure to speak slowly, leave your name (including spelling), agency, telephone number, and an e-mail address where you can be reached and the name of the training you wish to register for.
We will only call you call back if there is no space or the training has been cancelled.
To register: Unless otherwise directed, please email, call, fax your request
Email:
Tel: (978)-774-5000, ext 812
Fax: 978-739-0414
Orientation
Understanding the People We Support
Health Issues of the People We Support
Swallowing/Dysphagia Presentation
Basic Human Rights
Workplace Communication
A Life Like Any Other
DSW’s Role in Supporting the ISP
Teaching and Learning
Teaching Techniques
Introduction to Positive Behavioral Supports
Human Rights Advocates Training (formerly “Human Rights Officer/Systems Training”)
Human Rights Coordinator Discussions
Basic Fire Safety
ISP Training
PAC Training & PAC Review
Other staff development/learning opportunities
Medication Administration Training: Please Note that the registration process has changed. Consult the Mediation Administration section of the calendar for registration information.
Pre-registration is required unless otherwise noted.
Cancellation Courtesy: If unable to attend the training for which you are registered and unable to send a substitute, please email/call/fax the number that was used to register.
Insufficient attendance may Recognizing Abuse Creating Safety p24 those classes that have a minimum enrollment requirement.
Cancellation due to inclement weather
In the event of severe weather or if there is a question about whether a training event will be held, registrants should call the operator at Hogan Regional Center for a status report (978)-774-5000, ext 0 for the operator.
*Please note: The telephone operator will have the cancellation information by 7:00am for that day's training event.
Directions are listed at the end of this publication
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NORTHEAST REGION OF DDS TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM
To be used for all courses EXCEPT as indicated
AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name: Fax:
Contact Person: Telephone:
STAFF REGISTRATION INFORMATION
TRAINING DATE REGISTRATION STATUS
STAFF NAME TRAINING COURSE 1st Choice 2nd Choice Confirmed Date
It is in your best interest to submit two dates in case the first is not available.
Please fax this registration form to Staff Development and Training Office (Fax: 978-739-0414)
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October 2013Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
1
PAC p27
PAC Review p28 / 2
PAC p27 / 3
PAC p27
Intro to PBS, p 15
Health, p15
Human Right Coordinators p18 / 4
7 / 8 / 9
Basic Human Rights p13 / 10
Supporting Sexuality p22 / 11
Person-Centered Practices, p 26
14
HOLIDAY-COLOMBUS DAY / 15
PAC p27
PAC Review p28 / 16
PAC p27
Recognize Abuse Create Safety p24 / 17
PAC p27 / 18
21 / 22
Life Like Any Other p12
Direct Support Worker & ISP, p12
MAP p30 / 23
Understanding People We Support p 12
Swallowing p13
Basic Human Rights p13
EO 509 Nutrition, p23
MAP p30 / 24
Teaching & Learning p14
Teaching Techniques p14
Workplace Communication p13
MAP p30 / 25
MAP p30
28 / 29
PAC p27
PAC Review p28
ISP p21 / 30
Human Rights Advocates p17
Professional Writing, p20
PAC p27 / 31
PAC p27
Intro to PBS, p15
Health p15 / 26
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November 2013Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
1
4 / 5
MAP p30 / 6
Basic Human Rights p13
MAP p30 / 7
Human Right Coordinators p18
MAP p30 / 8
MAP p30
11
HOLIDAY-VETERANS DAY / 12
PAC p27
PAC Review p28
Recognize Abuse Create Safety p24 / 13
PAC p27
ISP p21 / 14
PAC p27
Intro to PBS, p 15
Health p15
MAP Supervisory Training, p31 / 15
18 / 19
Life Like Any Other p12
Direct Support Worker & ISP, p12 / 20
Understanding People We Support
p12
Swallowing p13
Basic Human Rights p13 / 21
Teaching & Learning p14
Teaching Techniques p14
Workplace Communication p13
Supporting Sexuality p22 / 22
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PAC p27 / 26
Human Rights Advocates p17
PAC p27
PAC Review p28 / 27
PAC p27 / 28
HOLIDAY-THANKSGIVING DAY / 29
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DECEMBER 2013Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
2 / 3
MAP p30 / 4
Basic Human Rights p13
MAP p30 / 5
Human Right Coordinators p18
MAP p30 / 6
MAP p30
9 / 10
PAC p27
PAC Review p28
ISP p21
Basic Fire Safety p29 / 11
PAC p27
Recognize Abuse Create Safety p24 / 12
PAC p27
Intro to PBS, p15
Health, p15 / 13
16 / 17
Life Like Any Other p12
Direct Support Worker & ISP, p12 / 18
Understanding People We Support p12
Swallowing p13
Basic Human Rights p13 / 19
Teaching & Learning p14
Teaching Techniques p14
Workplace Communication p13 / 20
23 / 24 / 25
HOLIDAY-CHRISTMAS DAY / 26 / 27
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Human Rights Advocates p17 / 31 / Jan 1, 2014
HOLIDAY-
NEW YEAR’S DAY / Jan 2
Intro to PBS, p15
Health, p15 / Jan 3
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ORIENTATION
Effective October 2004, a new Orientation Program for all DDS staff was implemented statewide.
All new DDS employees, regardless of position, are expected to complete, at a minimum the following orientation classes during their orientation:
• Introduction to DDS and State Service
• Understanding the People We Support
• A Life Like Any Other
• Basic Human Rights (prerequisite for Human Rights Systems/Advocates)
• Confidentiality is a Right to Privacy (HIPAA)
• Diversity Awareness-Day 1 (Managers: Day 2 as well)
• Workplace/Team Communication
Effective April 2013, all new DDS employees must also complete during their orientation:
• Introduction to Positive Behavioral Supports
Depending on the training needs of the position, additional (orientation) training may be required of DDS employees.
In addition, all DDS employees are expected to complete the mandatory EOHHS administrative trainings (Conflict of Interest Annual and Part 2; EO 504; Domestic Violence; Workplace Violence; Preventing Sexual Harassment; Diversity Awareness (plus Day 2 for Managers); Disability Awareness (plus an additional half-day training for Managers); additional trainings required per position.
Provider staff are welcome to attend those classes listed and described in the ‘Orientation’ section of this calendar (pages 12-15).
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Northeast Region
Orientation October-December 2013
Understanding the People We Support
This class is an introduction to mental retardation and intellectual disabilities and the people we support. Mental retardation/intellectual disabilities will be defined in the context of adaptive skills and levels of support. An overview of the range and types of supports as well as the interventions will be presented. Creation of positive, constructive learning environments that enhance learning potential and outcomes of people supported by DDS is emphasized. Implications for learning and teaching and the role of the support person will be highlighted. An important theme is to underscore the importance of valuing people with mental retardation and promotion of the Department’s mission.
Time: 8:30-10:00AM
Dates offered: Wednesday, Oct 23
Wednesday, Nov 20
Wednesday, Dec 18
Location: Hogan Regional Center, Recreation Building Training Room
(near Auditorium)
Presenter: Staff-Office of Staff Development and Training
A Life Like Any Other (formerly The People We Support)
This class provides an overview of how society has identified and responded to people who live with disabilities. A history of services to people with mental retardation/intellectual disabilities and the Recognizing Abuse Creating Safety p24 of societal attitudes and practices on these people will be presented. The class will examine the dynamics of exclusion, rejection, and devaluation and proposes inclusion and self-determination and valued roles as necessary responses.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM Noon
Dates offered: Tuesday, Oct 22
Tuesday, Nov 19
Tuesday, Dec 17
Location: Hogan Regional Center, 3 Hathorne Circle, 2nd Floor Library Training Room
Presenter: Staff-Office of Staff Development and Training
The Role of the Direct Support Worker in the ISP Process
This training provides the direct support professional with an introduction to the Individual Support Plan (ISP). New direct support staff will gain an understanding of the connection to the person and the ISP development. The emphasis in this class is on how the ISP shapes the day to day lives of the people we support and the role of the direct support worker in the process.
Time: 1:00AM-4:00PM
Dates offered: Tuesday, Oct 22
Tuesday, Nov 19
Tuesday, Dec 17
Location: Hogan Regional Center, 3 Hathorne Circle, 2nd Floor Library Training Room
Presenter: Staff-Office of Staff Development and Training
To register: email: tel: 978-774-5000 ext. 812;
fax form: 978-739-0414
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Northeast Region
Orientation October-December 2013
Swallowing/Dysphagia Presentation
Many of the individuals to whom we provide supports experience some difficulty in safely swallowing their food and drink. This inservice discusses the structures and actions involved in chewing and swallowing. Both normal and problem swallowing patterns are discussed and samples of videofluoroscopic swallowing studies are shown. There are experiential discussions on what it is like to handle food and liquids when there are problems as well as a section on analyzing how we chew and swallow various foods. We discuss making eating and drinking more comfortable and safer for individuals who need assistance by texturizing food and/or thickening liquids. If you are allergic to peanut butter, please let us know when you register!