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EASTERN OREGON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
TRAINING CALENDAR
Ongoing            Other opportunities:        August  September  October  November 

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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August

Netlink: Internet Safety for Caregivers
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Micah Persons
Tuesday, August 25
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!!
5:45 - 9:00 pm, log on at 5:45 - 6:00
Registration: https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

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September

The Continuum of Attachment
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Lynne Herbert LPC
Tuesday, September 01
Grant Co DHS
725 W Main St, John Day
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: Sara Jane Hendrix-Moore, 541-575-0728 x 248 or
Email: sara.jane.hendrix-moore@state.or.us

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NetLink: Collaborative Problem Solving
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Penny Jordan MA
Thursday, September 03
Collaborative Problem Solving involves a three step process of identifying and understanding a child's concerns, identifying the adults' concerns and brainstorming collaboratively to come to solutions. Research has shown Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) to be highly effective with children and adolescents who do not respond to standard parenting approaches and in fact, their behavior often deteriorates. Learn to coach foster parents in this unique approach to an old problem, and gain practical strategies to help difficult children and adolescents gain the skills necessary to handle frustration and to adapt when the situation requires.
8:30 am - 12:00 noon, log on at 8:30 - 9:00
Registration: https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 101
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Thursday, September 10
Lake Co DHS, 108 E Street N, Lakeview
This class will cover the symptomology of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other Alcohol Related Neurological Defects. In addition, approaches to assisting and advocating for children will be covered, with practical suggestions for living and working with these children.
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
Registration: Lori Johnson, 541-231-2272 x 329 or
Email: lori.j.johnson@state.or.us

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Parenting Children with ADD/ADHD 101
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Jennifer Scholes MA
Saturday, September 12
Umatilla Co DHS, 950 SE Columbia Drive, Hermiston
Participants will learn about ADD/ADHD as a brain dysfunction, the myths about ADD/ADHD, how it is diagnosed, Oregon Psychotropic Medication regulations and forms, treatment of children with this diagnosis, and most important, tips and tools for people parenting these children. And we promise to have some fun along the way!
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Registration: Irma Deanda, 541-564-4493 or
Email: irma.deanda@state.or.us

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Defensive Parenting
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Don Darland
Saturday, September 12
Umatilla Co DHS, 950 SE Columbia Drive, Hermiston
Learn to document, build relationships, advocate for yourselves & child(ren). Understand why training is crucial to your success as a caregiver. This training will prepare you to survive an allegation.
12:00 noon - 2:20 p.m.
Registration: Irma Deanda, 541-564-4493 or
Email: irma.deanda@state.or.us

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Ten Tips for Parenting Teens
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Jennifer Scholes MA
Saturday, September 12
Umatilla Co DHS, 950 SE Columbia Drive, Hermiston
Raising teenagers is challenging, and more so when they have been in the foster care system. In this training you will learn 10 strategies to help you, your family and your teen. Topics will include: relationship building, setting reasonable limits, communication skills, and the skills teenagers need to successfully move into young adulthood.
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration: Irma Deanda, 541-564-4493 or
Email: irma.deanda@state.or.us

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NetLink: Confidentiality Issues for Foster Parents
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Karen Moorhead
Thursday, September 17
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

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Transitioning Children with Sensitivity
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Monday, September 21
Wasco Co DHS, 700 Union Street, Ste. 230, The Dalles
This module uses lecture, video and small group work to demonstrate the importance of planful, 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, behaviors and emotions which are common. In addition the training emphasizes the importance of highlighting change in current caretaker families who may not actually be moving a child but nonetheless are experiencing a serious shift from foster care to adoption or guardianship and needs to be marked with symbolism to emphasize the change.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Registration: Jenny Garner, 541-506-5222 or
Email: jennifer.r.garner@state.or.us

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Loss & Grief
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Tuesday, September 22
Hood River Co DHS, 1610 9th Court, Hood River
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
Registration: Amanda Richardson, 541-386-2962 x 231 or
Email: amanda.l.richardson@state.or.us

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Fun and Creative Parenting
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Wednesday, September 23
Union Co DHS, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande
So much of our parenting and re-parenting of children in substitute care is serious business! However, as with all parenting, there can and should be fun involved as well!! The great news is, fun and creative parenting can also increase bonding and teach life skills for young children in care.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Registration: Susan Lemon, 541-963-8571 or
Email: susan.lemon@state.or.us

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Supporting Individuals with Sexual Offending Behaviors
This Training is sponsored by
OTAC
Friday, September 25
Union Co DHS, 1607 Gekeler Lane, La Grande
8:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration: http://otac.org/gro/trainings/training-registration/?template=gro

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October

"What Parents Need to Know about the IEP"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Saturday, October 3
1:30 to 3:30 PM
Hood River Library
502 State Street, Hood River
For information or to register please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: vhaight@orpti.org

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Ten Tips for Parenting Teens
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Jennifer Scholes MA
Tuesday, October 06
Baker Co DHS
3165 10th Street, Suite 200, Baker City
Raising teenagers is challenging, and more so when they have been in the foster care system. In this training you will learn 10 strategies to help you, your family and your teen. Topics will include: relationship building, setting reasonable limits, communication skills, and the skills teenagers need to successfully move into young adulthood.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Registration: Sandi Baer, 541-523-6423 x 527 or
Email: sandi.baer@state.or.us

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 101
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Tuesday, October 20
Wasco Co DHS, 700 Union Street, Ste. 230, The Dalles
This class will cover the symptomology of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other Alcohol Related Neurological Defects. In addition, approaches to assisting and advocating for children will be covered, with practical suggestions for living and working with these children.
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Registration: Jenny Garner, 541-506-5222 or
Email: jennifer.r.garner@state.or.us

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NetLink: Child Development
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Jennifer Scholes MA
Thursday, October 29
From your home computer or at your local Child Welfare office
This course will provide general information regarding normal child development from infancy through adolescence. The trainer will offer concrete techniques caregivers can employ to assist children who are struggling developmentally with the goal of helping a child to move through the critical stages of development.
8:30 am - 12:00 noon, log on at 8:30 - 9:00
Registration: https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

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November

"Can You Hear Me Now? Communicating Effectively with your IEP Team"
This Training is sponsored by
OrPTI.
Saturday, November 7
1:30 to 3:30 PM
Hood River Library
502 State Street, Hood River
For information or to register please contact Victoria Haight at 503-510-2289
Toll Free: 1.888.505.2673 or
Email: vhaight@orpti.org

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NetLink: Transitioning Children with Sensitivity
This Training is sponsored by
Child Welfare Partnership.
Sandra McIlhenny
Thursday, November 19
This course demonstrates the importance of planful, 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, behaviors and emotions which are common. In addition the training emphasizes the importance of highlighting change in current caretaker families who may not actually be moving a child but nonetheless are experiencing a serious shift from foster care to adoption or guardianship and needs to be marked with symbolism to emphasize the change.
8:30 am - 12:00 noon, log on at 8:30 - 9:00
Registration: https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us

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