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Enhancing Direct Support Education in Kansas: College Overview

Explore the College of Direct Support in Kansas, offering internet courses by national experts. Free for Kansans in various sectors. Review lessons, apply for courses, and access additional resources for professional development.

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Enhancing Direct Support Education in Kansas: College Overview

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  1. Kansas College of Direct Support Kathy Olson

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

  3. College of Direct Support • Piloted in2003 • 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 Completed2007-2010

  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 Judy Wilson Eric John Heather McNeil Kitty Morgan Dytra Hales Nominate a DSP for the 2011 Award Cash Award and Plaque Applications Available in Spring 2011

  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

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