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The Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) Overview of Supports and Services

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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May
20
This training, provided by the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS), will offer an overview of the wide range of supports and services that they provide to individuals who are blind or have a vision impairment. Additionally, the training will also highlight how individuals with vision loss can connect to BBVS’s resources, as well as the process for receiving services. 
Who should attend?
All Interested Stakeholders
Date:
May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration:
The Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) Overview of Supports and Services

Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) June 2026 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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May
18

Attached is the June 2026 training and events calendar. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance in sharing it widely. 

ODPANN 26-042 Now Available for Consolidated and Community Living Waiver Providers: Updated SPeCTRUM Training

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Apr
20

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-042 Now Available for Consolidated and Community Living Waiver Providers Updated SPeCTRUM Training. The purpose of this communication is to announce the updated SPeCTRUM training is now available on MyODP, outline completion requirements, and provide guidance regarding documentation, transition timelines, and prior version applicability. This announcement obsoletes ODPANN 19-072 and 19-121 and 20-032.

Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) May 2026 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Apr
15

Attached is the May 2026 training and events calendar. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance in sharing it widely. 

ODPANN 26-040 Now Available Updated SPeCTRUM Training

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Apr
07

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-040 Now Available Updated SPeCTRUM Training. The purpose of this communication is to announce the updated SPeCTRUM training is now available on MyODP, outline completion requirements, and provide guidance regarding documentation, transition timelines, and prior version applicability. This announcement obsoletes ODPANN 19-072 and 19-121 and 20-032.

ODPANN 26-038: Updated MyTranscript Report Now Available and Instructions for Re-taking MyODP Courses

by: Ilana Gruber
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Apr
06

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-038: Updated MyTranscript Report Now Available and Instructions for Re-taking MyODP Courses. The purpose of this announcement is to inform users that the MyTranscript report available on MyODP has been updated to include three distinct categories and to provide instructions for accessing the reports. Also, to provide instruction on re-taking MyODP courses.

ODPANN 26-034 Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Mar
23

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-034 Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements. The purpose of this communication is to remind all Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Providers and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) of the Annual Training Requirements outlined in the Chapter 6100 Regulations.

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) April 2026 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Mar
19

Attached is the April 2026 training and events calendar. The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance in sharing it widely. 

Updated SPeCTRUM Course Coming Soon

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Mar
11
ODP and the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) in collaboration with the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training (ASERT) is pleased to announce the upcoming release of a new SPeCTRUM training course. This updated course will replace the existing SPeCTRUM 2.0 currently available on MyODP. The revised SPeCTRUM training will include enhanced webinar capabilities, updated content, and a variety of interactive learning features designed to support an improved and more engaging learning experience for participants.
For applicable providers of the Consolidated waiver, in the interim of this new course becoming available, the recording of the Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview and Practical Application is now available as an alternative to SPeCTRUM 2.0 for the purposes of satisfying the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Frontline Supervisors (FLSs), and program managers. This training also fulfills §6100.143 ongoing training requirements. Users will be required to view 4 hours worth of training content and pass a 10 question quiz before the course displays on the MyTranscript. 
Staff providing services under the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) are required to take SPeCTRUM 2.0 or the upcoming updated SPeCTRUM course, once it becomes available. Additional communication is forthcoming.
MyODP users who are currently working toward completion of the SPeCTRUM 2.0 course must complete all required modules by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The course will be retired effective April 1, 2026, and will no longer be accessible on MyODP. Any incomplete progress toward module completion that has not been finalized by the deadline will not be retained. 

ODPANN 26-027: Updated MyTranscript Report Now Available and Instructions for Re-taking MyODP Courses

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Feb
20
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-027: Updated MyTranscript Report Now Available and Instructions for Re-taking MyODP Courses. The purpose of this announcement is to inform users that an Updated MyTranscript Report is now available and to provide instruction to users for re-taking MyODP courses.

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) March 2026 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Feb
19

Attached is the March 2026 training and events calendar.

ODPANN 26-022: New Training Available on MyODP: Understanding, Promoting, and Monitoring Participant Directed Services in Pennsylvania

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Feb
10

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-022: New Training Available on MyODP: Understanding, Promoting, and Monitoring Participant Directed Services in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this announcement is to announce that a new Participant Directed Services training, “Understanding, Promoting, and Monitoring Participant Directed Services in Pennsylvania,” is now available on MyODP.

ODPANN 26-012 Newly Released Lesson - Using Root Cause Analysis in the Development of Corrective Actions

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Jan
20

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-012 Newly Released Lesson - Using Root Cause Analysis in the Development of Corrective Actions. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of a new online lesson, Using Root Cause Analysis in the Development of Corrective Actions.

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) February 2026 Training and Events Calendar Reissue - Corrected Links

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Jan
19

The previous release of the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Training and Events Calendar had an incorrect link. Attached please find the Training and Events Calendar for February 2026. This update contains a corrected link for the Public Comment Session - Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Renewal webinar scheduled for February 9, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

 

ODPANN 26-007 Upcoming Trainings for Professionals, Individuals and Families about ODP’s Life Sharing Waiver Service

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Jan
13

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-007 Upcoming Trainings for Professionals, Individuals and Families about ODP’s Life Sharing Waiver Service. The purpose of this communication to support ODP’s efforts to expand the use of the Life Sharing service, as this service is rated as having one of the highest satisfactions by individuals for having an everyday life (IM4Q data) by announcing two ODP webinars to provide education and an explanation about the Life Sharing service.

Virtual Autism Training Opportunity for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Front-Line Supervisors

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Dec
22
REGISTER TODAY!
Virtual Autism Training Opportunity for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Front-Line Supervisors
REMINDER: Attendees must register for each session individually AND attend both sessions to receive a training certificate!
Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorders: (ASDs) An Overview and Practical Application
Note: This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting (PBCs). Please see more details below on Continuing Education (CE) Credits (This training is an approved alternative to the SPeCTRUM offered on MyODP.)
Over the years the prevalence of autism has increased, Pennsylvania’s service delivery system for individuals with autism has expanded, and best practices to provide quality supports have emerged. To support the individual needs of each person with autism across the lifespan, an understanding of core characteristics must be established. It is also important to learn how the individual’s presentation of autism may change across settings and situations. This training will provide attendees with an in-depth presentation on core characteristics of autism and the impact of the characteristics on daily life, routines, and activities. A review of common terms and basic principles used to change behavior, teach new skills, and develop practical application of best practices will be included. Opportunity for discussion and engagement will occur throughout the training in the virtual setting.
Who should attend?
Direct Support Professionals, Front Line Supervisors, and Program Managers supporting individuals with autism in residential and other home and community-based settings. Professionals supporting individuals in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family-Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living waivers are encouraged to attend.
Where and when will sessions be held?
You must register separately for each session.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Frontline Supervisors (FLSs), and program managers.
This training also fulfills 6100 ongoing training requirements.
Please contact the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) Training Mailbox at [email protected] with questions.

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) January 2026 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Dec
16

The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the January 2026 training and events calendar.

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) December 2025 Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Nov
17

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODP’s December 2025 Training and Events Calendar. Please share widely.

Virtual Autism Training Opportunity for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Front-Line Supervisors

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Nov
10
To receive a training certificate, attendees must attend both virtual sessions
Virtual Autism Training Opportunity for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Front-Line Supervisors
Topic: Autism Spectrum Disorders: (ASDs) An Overview and Practical Application
Note: This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting (PBCs). Please see more details below on Continuing Education (CE) Credits (This training is an approved alternative to the SPeCTRUM offered on MyODP.)
Over the years the prevalence of autism has increased, Pennsylvania’s service delivery system for individuals with autism has expanded, and best practices to provide quality supports have emerged. To support the individual needs of each person with autism across the lifespan, an understanding of core characteristics must be established. It is also important to learn how the individual’s presentation of autism may change across settings and situations. This training will provide attendees with an in-depth presentation on core characteristics of autism and the impact of the characteristics on daily life, routines, and activities. A review of common terms and basic principles used to change behavior, teach new skills, and develop practical application of best practices will be included. Opportunity for discussion and engagement will occur throughout the training in the virtual setting.
Who should attend?
Direct Support Professionals, Front Line Supervisors, and Program Managers supporting individuals with autism in residential and other home and community-based settings. Professionals supporting individuals in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW), Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), Consolidated Person/Family-Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living waivers are encouraged to attend.
Where and when will sessions be held?
You must register separately for each session.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
This training satisfies the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Frontline Supervisors (FLSs), and program managers.
This training also fulfills 6100 ongoing training requirements.
Please contact the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) Training Mailbox at [email protected] with questions.

Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) November Training and Events Calendar

by: Ilana Gruber
Category: ODP Communications
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Oct
17
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the November Training and Events Calendar.
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