ODP Announcement Person Centered Thinking Training for All Audiences ODP Communication Number: Announcement 013-16 The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs is to support Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity in their lives.
AUDIENCE: All are encouraged and invited to attend: individuals, family members, Supports Coordinators (SCs), SC Supervisors, Provider Staff, Administrative Entity (AE) Staff and other interested parties. PURPOSE:
To announce the availability of multiple sessions across the Commonwealth of two-day Person Centered Thinking training for all audiences and to provide registration information.
DISCUSSION: Person Centered Thinking is a core concept at the foundation of the services and supports provided to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Pennsylvania. All stakeholders are invited to come and learn about Person Centered Thinking and how it can be used to enhance the quality of life of the people we support. This is a professional development opportunity worth twelve credit hours. Training begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. You must attend both days in order to complete the training and receive a certificate of attendance. Training Description: This interactive two-day training serves as a foundation for everyone involved in supporting people with developmental disabilities. During this training, participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills by completing a series of guided exercises. Participants will practice utilizing person-centered thinking resources and techniques. Information gathered using these skills can help teams develop meaningful Individual Support Plans that help people with disabilities achieve an Everyday Life.
ISSUE DATE 2/12/16 ODP Announcement Number 013-16
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2016 Training Dates and Locations Dates
Locations
(Participants must attend both training days)
Friday, March 4 and Friday, March 11 Tuesday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 29 Wednesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 30 Thursday, March 24 and Thursday, March 31 Tuesday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 12
Monday, April 11 and Monday, April 18
Thursday, April 14 and Thursday, April 21 Tuesday, April 19 and Tuesday, April 26
Terry Reiley Center 216 North 12th Street Pottsville, PA 17901 Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Center 403 East Winding Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 PaTTAN Pittsburgh 3190 William Pitt Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238 PaTTAN King of Prussia 200 Anderson Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Bridgeport SE Region Training Center (Southeast Area Staff Development) 123 Boro Line Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 The Arc of Luzerne County John Glenn Popple Community Resource Center 67-69 Public Square Ste. 1020 Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 Delaware County Intermediate Unit 200 Yale Ave, Morton, PA 19070 PaTTAN Harrisburg 6340 Flank Drive Harrisburg, PA 17112
Look for a future communication announcing additional training dates and locations to be scheduled throughout the spring. All training sessions will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM. Lunch will not be provided. Pre-registration is required. On-site registration of walk-ins cannot be accommodated. To register online, go to http://tiutta.tiu11.org/pct or use the QR code. To register by phone, call toll free: 1-844-300-4250 If you have any questions about this training opportunity, please contact
[email protected].
ISSUE DATE: 2/12/2016 ODP Announcement 013--16
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