The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-127: Medication Administration Online System Notifications, Proof of Qualification, How-to Guidance, and January–March 2025 Train-the-Trainer Face-to Face-Schedule. The purpose of this announcement is to notify Trainers and Learners of the following:

1. To reach out to the MA Help desk if the student does not pass their second attempt at the Post Test for account reset.
2. If a student earns a Post Test total of 89.5 points, it will be rounded up to 90 and considered a passing score.
3. 3 additional Observation checks are now available in the 2024 online student courses for those that did not complete the initial 4 observations within 30 days of passing the exams.
4. A link is now available on the student course page for students to view their User Report.
5. Reminder: The “Trainer Attestation of Qualification” and the “Complete to access Acknowledgement of Qualification” activities serve as the ‘online’ signatures, replacing the physical signatures.
6. Reminder: The 2022 student courses should no longer be used after January 31, 2025. Activities will no longer be available to students after this date. Please complete the 2022 student courses before this date and start new classes with the 2024 student courses.

Contains a Proof of Qualification guide for Qualified Medication Administrators, Certified Trainers, and Qualified Practicum Observers.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-122: Newly Released: Additional Learning Opportunities for Certified Investigators (CIs). The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of an Additional Learning Opportunities page and new online lessons: Communication Considerations and Being Trauma Informed. Please review the announcement for information on accessing the new learning opportunities and additional details on the training.

The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the January 2025 training and events calendar. Please share widely.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-117: Now Available: Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this communication is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course are now available.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-116: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that new live case study sessions for the Administrative Review (AR) course are now available.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-115 : Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: Registration for 2025 Virtual Classes. This announcement provides information on the registration process for ODP’s January-April 2025 Virtual QM Certification Classes.

Please review the announcement for additional details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the December 2024 training and events calendar. Please share widely.

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-110 ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the new Deaf Services required training. This training is replacing the previously required, Harry M Settlement training.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

• Define the core belief of the CtLC Framework.
• Identify how CtLC principals and tools can enhance decision making, problem solving and self-advocacy in individuals.
• Describe ways CtLC is applied.

• Define the core belief of the CtLC Framework.
• Identify how CtLC principals and tools can enhance decision making, problem solving and self-advocacy in individuals.
• Describe ways CtLC is applied.

Please see the attached informational flyer for several upcoming ACRE Basic Training sessions.  All are welcome to join!  Please direct all questions to the contact listed on the flyer.

ATTENTION College of Direct Supports/College of Employment Services (CDS/CES) Administrators

Join the CDS/CES Administrator User Group Meeting

The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the October 2024 training and events calendar. Please share widely.

Save the Date!

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is excited to announce the Second Annual Pediatric Capacity Building Institute (PCBI). PCBI is a unique, interactive, educational experience which will occur over a nine-month period (March 2025 - November 2025). DHS strives to bring exceptional speakers who engage participants in a wide range of topics designed to better support children and families with complex needs across the Commonwealth. Some of the topics include infant mental health, leading through change, multisystemic planning, impact of trauma on children and families, vicarious trauma among professionals, expressive therapies, and much more. PCBI also strives to incorporate the voices and experience of the children and families using these supports and services at every juncture. PCBI is open to professionals across systems with an interest in learning more about supporting children with complex needs and system change.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Announces the Accreditation of MyODP trainings by the National Association of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Changes to the original announcement were made in red.

Please review the updated announcement and attached ODP Accredited Training List for important information and details.