1. Kansas College of Direct Support Kathy Olson

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

3. 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

4. Number of Learners Enrolled in the College of Direct Support 2007-2010

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

6. Number of College of Direct Support Lessons Completed 2007-2010

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. Basic Support Everyone Can Communicate Personal Cares Home and Community Living

11. 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

12. Behavior Positive Behavior Support Functional Assessment

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

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

15. 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

16. Lesson Example www.collegeofdirectsupport.com/ks

17. 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 E-mail address_________________________________ Courses _______________________________________ Send to kolson@ku.edu

18. Course and Lesson Descriptions National CDS Website www.collegeofdirectsupport.com

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

20. Professional Development NADSP Ad Astra Local Professional Development

21. NADSP Website www.nadsp.org

22. Resources on the National CDS Website www.collegeofdirectsupport.com Partner Profiles eNewsletters DSP Chronicles Evaluation Briefs State Reports of Use Successful Foundations

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

24. 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

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

26. Questions?

27. KMFC Website www.workforce.lsi.ku.edu

28. For More Information Kansas Kathy Olson kolson@ku.edu 620-421-6550 Ext 1771 Missouri Jackie Coleman jackie.coleman@dmh.mo.gov 573-751-5768