September Calendar

EASTERN OREGON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
TRAINING CALENDAR

Ongoing Other opportunities: April May June July

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

April

"Are We There Yet? Moving to and Through Adulthood with a Disability"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Wednesday, April 1
Council Chambers, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman
The transition from High School into adult life can be an exciting time; there are so many choices to be made. This workshop begins with a look at how transition is addressed in the IEP. It then covers the choice of college, or employment and career options. These could include Social Security work incentive programs, Vocational Rehabilitation programs and the Ticket to Work program. This workshop would be most helpful for students 16 through 21, their parents and the professionals who work with them.
1:30 to 3:30 PM
For information or to register please contact Robin at 541-886-9235 or Email: rwortman@orpti.org

"Are We There Yet? Moving to and Through Adulthood with a Disability"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Wednesday, April 1
Arlington Elementary School Cafeteria, 1200 Main Street, Arlington
The transition from High School into adult life can be an exciting time; there are so many choices to be made. This workshop begins with a look at how transition is addressed in the IEP. It then covers the choice of college, or employment and career options. These could include Social Security work incentive programs, Vocational Rehabilitation programs and the Ticket to Work program. This workshop would be most helpful for students 16 through 21, their parents and the professionals who work with them.
6:30 to 8:30 PM
For information or to register please contact Robin at 541-886-9235 or Email: rwortman@orpti.org

"Are We There Yet? Moving to and Through Adulthood with a Disability"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Monday, April 6
Umatilla Morrow ESD in Pendleton
The transition from High School into adult life can be an exciting time; there are so many choices to be made. This workshop begins with a look at how transition is addressed in the IEP. It then covers the choice of college, or employment and career options. These could include Social Security work incentive programs, Vocational Rehabilitation programs and the Ticket to Work program. This workshop would be most helpful for students 16 through 21, their parents and the professionals who work with them.
6:30 to 8:30 PM.
For information or to register please contact Robin at 541-886-9235 or Email: rwortman@orpti.org

School Wide Systems: Understanding RTI and PBIS
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Monday, April 6
Umatilla Morrow ESD in Pendleton
School Systems in Oregon are getting smarter! Many schools are trying to address student behavior and learning issues before they become big problems. Come to this training and learn about RTI (Response to Intervention) and PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports), including:
• What is RTI • How behavior and academics might be linked • Early Intervening Services • Effective Responses to School Violence • Universal strategies for schools • FBA’s & BIP’s
4:00 to 6:00 PM.
For information or to register please contact Robin at 541-886-9235 or Email: rwortman@orpti.org

Positive Behavior Management
Susie Barrios, LCSW
Saturday, April 18
Union Co DHS, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande
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: Susan Lemon, 541-963-8571, Email: susan.lemon@state.or.us

"Are We There Yet? Moving to and Through Adulthood with a Disability"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Monday, April 20
Valley Mental Health, 2200 4th Street, Baker City
The transition from High School into adult life can be an exciting time; there are so many choices to be made. This workshop begins with a look at how transition is addressed in the IEP. It then covers the choice of college, or employment and career options. These could include Social Security work incentive programs, Vocational Rehabilitation programs and the Ticket to Work program. This workshop would be most helpful for students 16 through 21, their parents and the professionals who work with them.
6:00 to 8:00 PM.
For information or to register please contact Robin at 541-886-9235 or Email: rwortman@orpti.org

Loss & Grief
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Tuesday, April 28
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
Children in state care have all suffered loss. These children can be expected to have grief associated with those losses. Caregivers who understand loss and grief will be better able to help children through the process.
6:00 - 9:00 pm, log on at 6:00 - 6:30
Registration: https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

May

What Every Parent Needs to Know About the IEP
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Monday, May 4
City Hall, Large Conference Room
200 City Center Circle, Boardman
In Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are plans for children who have special educational needs. This is an excellent training for students on IEPs, their parents, and teachers. We will be discussing the IEP process and how to work together as a team.
The Training will cover:
• IDEA '04 • IEP Team Roles • Writing Effective Goals and Objectives • Accommodations and Modifications • Prior Written Notice • Writing to the School • Access to School Records (FERPA)
1:00 to 3:00 PM
For information or to register please contact Robin at 541-886-9235
Toll Free: Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673, ext. 211 or
Email: rwortman@orpti.org

What Every Parent Needs to Know About the IEP
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Wednesday, May 6
Lincoln Middle School (School District Office)
Room #309 (Board Meeting Room)
Burns, OR
In Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are plans for children who have special educational needs. This is an excellent training for students on IEPs, their parents, and teachers. We will be discussing the IEP process and how to work together as a team.
The Training will cover:
• IDEA '04 • IEP Team Roles • Writing Effective Goals and Objectives • Accommodations and Modifications • Prior Written Notice • Writing to the School • Access to School Records (FERPA)
4:00 to 7:00 PM
For information or to register please contact Robin at 541-886-9235
Toll Free: Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673, ext. 211 or
Email: rwortman@orpti.org

IEP Partners Training
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Tuesday, May 12th & Wednesday May 13th (must attend both days)
Umatilla-Morrow ESD Juniper Room
Partners support parents in the IEP Process. This intensive two-day training is for people who would like to become volunteers for OrPTI and support other parents at their IEP meetings.
Training includes:
• IDEA • IFSP/IEP • Transition from High School • Behavior and Discipline in Schools • Principles of Communication • Parent/Professional Partnership • Statewide Assessment Options
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (lunch on your own)
Cost of training: Parents - $25.00; Professionals & Others - $50.00
Scholarship applications are available upon request.
For information or to register please contact Karen Ripplinger at 1.888.505.2673, ext. 212 or
Email: kripplinger@orpti.org

Caring for Children of Incarcerated Parents
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Jennifer Scholes MA
Thursday, May 21
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
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.
6:00 - 9:00 pm, log on at 6:00 - 6:30
Registration: https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

June

Internet Safety for Caregivers
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Mark Schwier
Tuesday, June 23
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
Worried about the World Wide Web? Not sure whether to post your face on MySpace? What the heck is a cookie, and why should I care? Concerned about where your kids may be surfing on the Net? Not sure how to check your History, or search for X-rated material and images on your computer? Then this is the class for you! Internet Safety for Foster Parents will cover the basics of computer safety, with an emphasis on the special needs of foster and adoptive kids and parents. Topics include: Safe surfing - or why my screen name matters?, Top Ten Tips for Internet Safety, Checking your History, Social Networking sites, YouTube MySpace Facebook, Texting: Unveiling the mysteries of acronyms, Filesharing, downloads and copyright law. So, come with your questions. We have answers!!
6:00 - 9:00 pm, log on at 6:00 - 6:30
Registration: https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

July

Common Mental Health Disorders
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sarah DuVal RN MN PMHNP
Thursday, July 16
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
This training will provide the participant with a basic understanding of the common mental health disorders that occur in children in care, along with signs and symptoms to watch for. Introductory information on the stages of psychosocial development and factors that put children at increased risk will be discussed
6:00 - 9:00 pm, log on at 6:00 - 6:30
Registration: https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us