Kansas College of Direct Support Kathy Olson

InterHab 2010 Session Overview Introduction to CDS Current Use Implementation Strategies Teaching and HR Tools Workforce Development

College of Direct Support Piloted in 2003 SRS Contract Since 2007 Internet Courses Available 24/7 Developed by National Experts 33 Courses 27 Direct Support 6 Supervision and Management Free to Qualified Kansans 134 Organizations Actively Training in Kansas

Number of Learners Enrolled in the College of Direct Support

Learners Licensed Providers Limited License Providers Case Management Agencies Foster Parents Self-Determination Self-Advocates Parents

Number of College of Direct Support Lessons Completed

Meeting Training Needs Core Training Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Supervisors Others Professional Development Required Training Training on Specialized Topics Remedial Training Supplemental Training for Face-to-Face Classes

Frequent Courses for Mandated Training Introduction to Medication Support Safety at Home and in the Community Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults and Children Individual Rights and Choice Person-centered Planning and Supports

Basic Skills Teaching People With Developmental Disabilities Documentation Direct Support Professionalism Introduction to Developmental Disabilities Community Inclusion

Basic Support Everyone Can Communicate Personal Cares Home and Community Living

Advanced Basic Civil Rights and Advocacy Supporting Healthy Lives You’ve Got a Friend: Supporting Family Connections, Friends, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness Working with Families and Support Networks Cultural Competency

Behavior Positive Behavior Support Functional Assessment

Employment Employment Supports: Exploring Individual Preferences and Opportunities for Job Attainment Supporting Jobs and Careers in the Community

Other Specialized Training Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Depression Body and Soul (Film Course)

Supervisory/Management Preparing for the Supervisor’s Role in Human Services Your First Few Weeks and Months as a Supervisor Training and Orientation Recruitment and Selection Fueling High Performance Developing an Intervention Plan

Lesson Example

To Register for CDS in KS Name _________________________________________ Last-4 Digits of Social Security Number _________ Affiliation (check one) __ Agency (name) __________________________________ __ No Agency Affiliation __ family ___ foster parent ___pwd ___ other address_________________________________ Courses _______________________________________ Send to

Course and Lesson Descriptions National CDS Website

Reinforce Learning Written Comments on Lesson Application to the Job Projects Blended Learning Experiences Individual Feedback/Discussion

Professional Development NADSP Ad Astra Local Professional Development

NADSP Website

Resources on the National CDS Website Partner Profiles eNewsletters DSP Chronicles Evaluation Briefs State Reports of Use Successful Foundations

CDS Learner Management Features Reports Announcements/Acknowledgements Discussion Checklists Tests Survey Tools

2010 Exemplary DSPs Cash Award and Plaque Applications Available in Spring 2011 Nominate a DSP for the 2011 Award J udy Wilson E ric John H eather McNeil K itty Morgan D ytra Hales

Realistic Job Previews A limited number of 2010 Realistic Job Previews will be available without charge to Kansas providers

Questions?

KMFC Website

For More Information Kansas Kathy Olson Ext 1771 Missouri Jackie Coleman