September Calendar

EASTERN OREGON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
TRAINING CALENDAR

Ongoing Other opportunities: January February March April

ONGOING TRAININGS

All ongoing trainings are offered through the Eastern Oregon Regional Crisis Program.
Please contact Alice Massey, Instructor, to request a training or to obtain more information.
541.278.8668.

Oregon Intervention System - all levels

O.I.S. - General Behavior Support Training (16 hours)
Basic training in providing positive behavior support to persons with challenging behavior. This class covers the following: Skills and aptitudes necessary in a good support person; how to maintain self- control in a crisis; influences on behavior and possible reasons for problem behavior; how to use functional behavior assessments; components of an effective behavior support plan; and physical techniques to keep people safe when dangerous behavior occurs, including two of the least intrusive protective physical interventions.

O.I.S. - Oversight Training (8 hours)
This is a training for managers, supervisors, and/or administrators who have oversight responsibilities in the area of behavior support. This is a mentorship training where attendees will learn more in-depth skills in reviewing behavior incident reports and behavior data, conducting functional behavior assessments, writing and reviewing behavior support plans, and leading their staff in monthly practice sessions of the O.I.S. physical techniques. Attendees in this class must be already certified in O.I.S. General Behavior Support.

O.I.S. - Individual Focus Training (2 hours)
This is a training offered to staff persons who are already certified in O.I.S. General Behavior Support and who are supporting a person who has a written, approved, behavior support plan. During this training, attendees learn in-depth about that individual's behavior support plan, including any protective physical interventions that are included in the plan.

O.I.S. - Crisis Provider Training (2 hours)
This is a session offered only to staff employed in a facility that contracts with the region to hold open beds available for crisis placements. These staff must also be already certified in O.I.S. General Behavior Support. Attendees at this training will be taught all of the protective physical interventions available in the O.I.S. curriculum.

Ethics of Touch (3 hours)
This curriculum, developed by Dave Hingsburger and Mary Harber, addresses how staff can establish and maintain appropriate boundaries in service to people with developmental disabilities. Topics covered include: privacy and respect; the use of affection in relationships between staff and people they support; and how to provide personal care to individuals in a manner that is safe. There is also a section offered for managers or administrators about setting standards of practice to ensure the safety and rights of persons being served.

Overview of Autism (2 hours)
This class offers an overview of the basic traits of autism. Since autism manifests uniquely in each individual who has it, participants in this training may use a worksheet provided to assess how autism is present in a person they serve with this diagnosis.

Developing Visual Strategies for Persons with Autism (2 hours)
This session, which is a logical follow-up to the Overview of Autism, gives participants ideas about how to provide visual strategies to give people with autism and other disabilities a sense of predictability in navigating their environment and daily routine. Sample visual materials will be available for viewing. If special arrangements are made with the instructor in advance, participants may also be permitted to create their own visual support materials to take home from the training.

Supporting Individuals with Sensory Defensiveness (1 hour)
This class provides a brief overview of sensory issues experienced by many persons with autism and other disabilities. The symptoms and possible reasons for sensory defensiveness will be discussed, as well as an overview of possible interventions available.

Supporting Persons with Borderline Personality Disorder (3 hours)
This training is intended for staff who are supporting a person with the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. The presentation will include: possible causes of Borderline Personality Disorder; characteristics of the disorder; and practical strategies for staff to use in supporting a person effectively.

Pre-Service Training for Kid's D.D. Foster Care Providers (12 hours)
This training is for persons interested in getting certified to do foster care for children with developmental disabilities. Utilizing the videotape curriculum developed by Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (S.P.D.), this training will cover the following: how children come into foster care; placement authority and court requirements; the impact of loss on children; bonding, attachment, and attachment disorder; how foster care affects providers and their families; professional expectations of the foster provider; hiring staff and being an employer; medication management; the "Fatal Four" - aspiration, dehydration, constipation, and seizures; individual support plans; keeping financial records; philosophies of positive behavior support; brief overview of the Oregon Intervention System; understanding functional assessments and developing behavior support plans; understanding child abuse and mandatory reporting; and how to avoid and respond to allegations of abuse.

Best Practices in Providing Medical Care (2 hours)
This training is intended for staff providing services to adults in foster care or group home settings. The session will include best practices in: medication administration; medication procurement, storage, and disposal; special processes required for psychotropic medications; facilitating and documenting medical appointments; and keeping a medical history. A videotape of State nurse Barb Barlow, RN will be used during the medication administration section of this training.

The "Fatal Four" (1.5 hours)
This training covers the four conditions that are often fatal for persons with developmental disabilities: aspiration, constipation, dehydration, and seizures. The session will identify possible causes and risk factors for these conditions, as well as an overview of possible treatment options. Blank protocol forms will be distributed for use in developing client-specific support protocols for any of these conditions. Videotapes of State nurses Barb Barlow, RN and Diana Scott, RN will be viewed as a substantial part of this training.

Best Practices in Managing Client Finances (1 hour)
This session is intended for staff providing services to adults in foster care or group home settings. The training will include best practices in: managing client personal money, checking accounts, and savings accounts; maintaining personal property inventories; and addressing ethical questions to avoid allegations of financial exploitation.

Basic Values in Human Services (1 hour)
This training is intended for staff providing services to adults in foster care or group home settings. Participants will learn how values in human services have evolved through the years. Attendees will also participate in discussion exercises designed to help clarify how their values may influence how they provide support to individuals with disabilities.

Other opportunities:

"Take a Break on ASO"
Over the years, The Autism Society has received many calls from caregivers who are stressed out and in need of some R&R; but don't have the means or resources to do anything about it. Therefore, they have put together a program to pay for respite care and a night out on ASO. THIS IS A STATEWIDE PROGRAM. Anyone interested must contact the Chapter Representatives for their region. Each region is putting together a menu of excursions that caregivers can take advantage of. For more information visit the website at: www.oregonautism.com

January

"ABCs and IEPs: Reading, Literacy and the IEP"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI
Tuesday, January 12
1:00 to 3:00 PM
at the Arlington City Hall
For information or to register contact Robin Wortman at 541-886-0211
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: rwortman@orpti.org

NetLink: Trauma Informed Parenting, Part 1
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Thursday, January 21
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
Many children in foster care have lived through traumatic experiences. Their response to these traumas can cause them to behave in ways that may be difficult to understand, and all of your usual approaches to parenting may not work. In this workshop, caregivers will learn to recognize the relationship between a child's traumatic experiences and their behaviors and learn tools to help children develop strength-based coping strategies.
5:45 - 9:00 pm, log on at 5:45 - 6:00
Registration:https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

"What Every Parent Needs to Know about the IEP"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI & Malheur ESD
Monday, January 25
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Malheur ESD, Leggitt Room, 363 A Street West, Vale
For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: sshown@orpti.org

"ABCs and IEPs: Reading, Literacy and the IEP"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI
Tuesday, January 26
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Umatilla Morrow ESD in Pendleton
For information or to register contact Robin Wortman at 541-886-0211
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: rwortman@orpti.org

State-wide Assessment
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI & Malheur ESD
Tuesday, January 26
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Ontario City Library Community Room, 388 SW 2nd Avenue, Ontario
For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: sshown@orpti.org

"What Every Parent Needs to Know about the IEP"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI & Malheur ESD
Wednesday, January 27
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Island City, City Hall, Community Room, 10605 Island Avenue, Island City
For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: sshown@orpti.org

NetLink: Transitioning Children with Sensitivity
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Thursday, January 28
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
This module uses lecture, video and small group work to demonstrate the importance of well-planned, sensitive transition plans for both children and the people who care for them. The session outlines the need to understand the developmental age and specific needs of the child and tailor a transition plan specific to the child. In addition the session emphasizes the importance of team development of a transition plan to ensure all members of the transition are aware, supportive and capable of fully and cooperatively implementing the plan. The session discusses situations that can pose difficulties in a transition plan, and behaviors and emotions that are common.
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, log on at 8:30 - 9:00
Registration:https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

February

Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Monday, February 01
Malheur Co DHS
186 East Ln, Ontario
Learning about domestic violence can help resource parents to understand the overt and subtle abuses with which children have lived. Individual children may be affected differently by living with violence directed at one of their parents. Children's behaviors such as aggression, withdrawal, hyper-vigilance, regression, relationship issues, and so on are shaped by living with domestic violence. Their responses to normal conflict and their response to discipline may also be impacted by their exposure to domestic violence.
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. MST
Registration: Elvira Ramirez, 541-889-9194 or
Email: elvira.ramirez@state.or.us

NetLink: Trauma Informed Parenting, Part 2
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Thursday, February 04
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
Many children in foster care have lived through traumatic experiences. Their response to these traumas can cause them to behave in ways that may be difficult to understand, and all of your usual approaches to parenting may not work. In this workshop, caregivers will learn to recognize the relationship between a child's traumatic experiences and their behaviors and learn tools to help children develop strength-based coping strategies.
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, log on at 8:30 - 9:00
Registration:https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

Positive Behavior Management
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Susie Barrios LCSW
Saturday, February 06
Port of Morrow, Wellspring Rm,
2 Marine Dr, Boardman
This class is designed to give parents tools that will help them avoid situations that could lead to an out-of-home care investigation, and to provide positive behavior management with the increasingly difficult children coming into our homes. In addition to learning what kinds of discipline are okay, and why, you will be introduced to a behavior management system that will help you recognize and prevent behavior outbursts in your children.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration: Heidi Justus-Koehler, 541-481-9482 or
Email: heidi.justus-koehler@state.or.us

NetLink: Trauma Informed Parenting, Part 2
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Tuesday, February 09
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
Many children in foster care have lived through traumatic experiences. Their response to these traumas can cause them to behave in ways that may be difficult to understand, and all of your usual approaches to parenting may not work. In this workshop, caregivers will learn to recognize the relationship between a child's traumatic experiences and their behaviors and learn tools to help children develop strength-based coping strategies.
5:45 - 9:00 pm, log on at 5:45 - 6:00
Registration:https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

"ABCs and IEPs: Reading, Literacy and the IEP"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI
Tuesday, February 9
6:00 to 8:00 PM
County Commissioners Board Room in La Grande
For information or to register contact Robin Wortman at 541-886-0211
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: rwortman@orpti.org

"Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD: What's the Same, What's Different, What Works?"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI
Thursday, February 18
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Umatilla Morrow ESD, Juniper Room, 2001 SW Nye Street, Pendleton
For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: sshown@orpti.org

"Saturday Sessions: A Day of Learning"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI
Saturday, February 20
9:30 to 3:00 PM
Faith Center, 10300 S "D" Street in Island City
This event is designed for parents of children with disabilities to help you learn to successfully
navigate special education and prepare your child for the future. There are different concurrent sessions
for you to choose from.
Registration is required.
Contact the helpline at: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: rwortman@orpti.org

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Advanced
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Tuesday, February 23
Wasco Co DHS
700 Union St, Ste 230, The Dalles
This class will include a brief review of FASD 101 materials and expand on strategies for behavioral interventions and provide resources for further information. This is intended for Foster Parents. In this class, we will review the common cognitive, physical and behavioral traits of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, learn ways to shift our understanding of behaviors and explore strategies to provide structure and supervision which allow success for these individuals. Completion of FASD 101 is helpful but not required for this class.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Registration: Jenny Garner, 541-506-5222 or
Email: jennifer.r.garner@state.or.us

Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Wednesday, February 24
Grant Co DHS
725 W Main St, John Day
Learning about domestic violence can help resource parents to understand the overt and subtle abuses with which children have lived. Individual children may be affected differently by living with violence directed at one of their parents. Children's behaviors such as aggression, withdrawal, hyper-vigilance, regression, relationship issues, and so on are shaped by living with domestic violence. Their responses to normal conflict and their response to discipline may also be impacted by their exposure to domestic violence.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Registration: Sara Jane Hendrix-Moore, 541-575-0728 x 248 or
Email: sara.jane.hendrix-moore@state.or.us

March

NetLink: Confidentiality Issues for Foster Parents
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Karen Moorhead
Thursday, March 11
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
Have you ever been confused about how much information you as a care provider can share with a teacher, doctor, your family, the child's therapist and others? Are you concerned about how much information you are entitled to receive from the caseworker about the child you are caring for and their family? Do you wonder about HIPAA requirements? Can your foster child have a My Space or Facebook account without jeopardizing their safety? Join us for a lively discussion about these topics and gain some information and direction about how to do deal with these often complicated issues in your role as a care provider.
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, log on at 8:30 - 9:00
Registration:https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

"Moving to and Through High School Transition and into Adulthood"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI & Malheur ESD
Monday, March 15
8:00 to 8:00 PM
Malheur ESD, Leggitt Room, 363 A Street West, Vale
For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: sshown@orpti.org

Transition to Kindergarten
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI & Malheur ESD
Tuesday, March 16
8:00 to 8:00 PM
Ontario City Library Community Room, 388 SW 2nd Avenue, Ontario
For information or to register contact Stacy Shown at 541-786-3420
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: sshown@orpti.org

NetLink: Confidentiality Issues for Foster Parents
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Karen Moorhead
Thursday, March 18
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
Have you ever been confused about how much information you as a care provider can share with a teacher, doctor, your family, the child's therapist and others? Are you concerned about how much information you are entitled to receive from the caseworker about the child you are caring for and their family? Do you wonder about HIPAA requirements? Can your foster child have a My Space or Facebook account without jeopardizing their safety? Join us for a lively discussion about these topics and gain some information and direction about how to do deal with these often complicated issues in your role as a care provider.
5:45 - 9:00 pm, log on at 5:45 - 6:00
Registration:https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

The Connection: The Child and the Birth Family
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Jennifer Scholes MA
Tuesday, March 23
Hood River Co DHS
1610 9th Court, Hood River
The type and the frequency of contact with a child's biological parents is one of the many difficult decisions child welfare workers make. No matter the level of contact, issues related to the birth family must be addressed and resolved by the agency, caregiver, and the child. Participants in this training will learn to understand the issues children face when they are separated from their birth family, gain tools to help facilitate birth family relationships and understand the challenges and benefits of birth family contact.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Registration: Amanda Richardson, 541-386-2962 x 231 or
Email: amanda.l.richardson@state.or.us

Relative Caregivers
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Jennifer Scholes MA
Tuesday, March 30
Lake Co DHS
108 E Street N, Lakeview
Foster and adoptive parenting is different in many important ways when you are related to the child you are caring for. Related caregivers must deal with issues specific to their situation.... grief and anger over what might have been, and changing roles within the family. This training is specifically designed to address the issues relative caregivers face and to offer support and ideas for dealing with the challenges associated with caring for a relative's child.
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Registration: Lori Johnson, 541-947-2273 x 329 or
Email: lori.j.johnson@state.or.us

April

Caring for Children of Incarcerated Parents
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Jennifer Scholes MA
Monday, April 05
Malheur Co DHS
186 East Ln, Ontario
Children with incarcerated parents have needs unique to their situation. In this training, we will discuss the experiences of these children, their needs, and suggest ways to meet those needs. We will also explore visitation plans or otherwise staying connected to their parents when appropriate, and some resources to help accomplish that.
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. MST
Registration: Elvira Ramirez, 541-889-9194 or
Email: elvira.ramirez@state.or.us

"Saturday Sessions: A Day of Learning"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI
Saturday, April 10
9:30 to 3:00 PM
Location to be Announced, in Eastern Oregon
This event is designed for parents of children with disabilities to help you learn to successfully
navigate special education and prepare your child for the future. There are different concurrent sessions
for you to choose from.
Registration is required.
Contact the helpline at: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: rwortman@orpti.org

NetLink: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Young Children
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Christine Ertl LCSW
Tuesday, April 13
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
When a child is in your care, their day-to-day behaviors can become chronic and debilitating. This workshop provides an overview of how behavior management in young children begins with understanding the development of attachment and what happens when coping breaks down and mental health problems emerge. Participants will be introduced to guidelines for healthy interaction between caregiver and child, screening for mental health concerns in children and interventions that help manage the difficult behaviors of children.
5:45 - 9:00 pm, log on at 5:45 - 6:00
Registration:https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

Methamphetamine Endangered Children
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Dawn Sly LCSW
Wednesday, April 21
Baker Co DHS
3165 10th St, Ste 200, Baker City
Meth is the most common illegal drug used in Oregon. Meth has a devastating effect on children raised by meth-addicted parents. In this training you will learn up-to date information on the impact of Meth on children, how behavior and learning are affected, and consult on your individual child with an expert in the field.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Registration: Sandi Baer, 541-523-6423 x 527 or
Email: sandi.baer@state.or.us

NetLink: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Young Children
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Christine Ertl LCSW
Thursday, April 22
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
When a child is in your care, their day-to-day behaviors can become chronic and debilitating. This workshop provides an overview of how behavior management in young children begins with understanding the development of attachment and what happens when coping breaks down and mental health problems emerge. Participants will be introduced to guidelines for healthy interaction between caregiver and child, screening for mental health concerns in children and interventions that help manage the difficult behaviors of children.
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, log on at 8:30 - 9:00
Registration:https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

Methamphetamine Endangered Children
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Dawn Sly LCSW
Thursday, April 22
Wallowa Co DHS
104 Litch Street, Enterprise
Meth is the most common illegal drug used in Oregon. Meth has a devastating effect on children raised by meth-addicted parents. In this training you will learn up-to date information on the impact of Meth on children, how behavior and learning are affected, and consult on your individual child with an expert in the field.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Registration: Leigh Bednar, 541-426-4558 x 227 or
Email: leigh.bednar@state.or.us

The Continuum of Attachment
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Lynne Herbert LPC
Tuesday, April 27
Wasco Co DHS
700 Union Street Ste 230, The Dalles
This presentation will re-examine previous concepts of attachment and diagnosis and widen this concept to a continuum encompassing both ends of the spectrum, from healthy attachment to attachment disorder. The neurobiological basis of attachment will be explored as well as how early childhood experiences create an inner working model of relationships for a child that continues to affect interactions as they grow. Hope is offered for change by identifying interventions and treatment that have proven effective.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Registration: Jenny Garner, 541-506-5222 or
Email: jennifer.r.garner@state.or.us