Training Topics

NEW! An updated Training Topics booklet—available for download below—features new topics and new names for some of our existing Partnership trainings.

Training Topics booklet (printable PDF - 837KB)

Flyer of current training topics (PDF - 482KB)

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Topics are listed below.

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Choose a listed training.
Call the number provided with that listing for more information.

New Topic

Supports Intensity Scale (SIS™) and the PA Plus, for Families
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Topics Available Now (Family)

Supports Intensity Scale (SIS™) and the PA Plus, for Families - NEW TOPIC -
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An Overview of the Mental Retardation System in Pennsylvania New Name
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Developing a Good ISP New Name
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Prioritization of the Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) New Name
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Self-Determination: A Way to Get Power, Choice and Control in Your Life New Name
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What is a Mental Retardation Waiver and How Do I Get One? New Name
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What I Do Once I Have a Mental Retardation Waiver New Name
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Everyone Can Communicate New Name
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Long Term Planning for Your Family Member New Name
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Introduction to Person-Centered Thinking
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Planning for Life After High School New Name
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Topics Available Now (Self-Advocates)

Leadership Development - NEW TOPIC -
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Supports Intensity Scale (SIS©) and the PA Plus - NEW TOPIC -
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Background of the Mental Retardation System New Name
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Funding for Services New Name
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Getting into the Mental Retardation System New Name
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Self-Determination New Name
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My Choice, My Direction: Self-Directed Supports New Name
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Understanding Mental Retardation Waivers New Name
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Everyone Can Communicate New Name
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Introduction to Person-Centered Thinking
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Life After High School
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Sexual Abuse Awareness for Self-Advocates
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Topics Coming Soon

Topics for Families

How to Choose the Supports I Need

Topics for Self-Advocates

Estate and Long-Term Planning
Individual Support Plans (ISPs)

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About Partnership Trainings

Each FREE training module is two hours in length. Resource materials are provided to each family free of charge, and all participants receive handouts and a certificate of completion for each presentation. We offer Act 48 credits and some reimbursement, such as mileage and child care to families upon request. All Partnership curricula are available in alternate formats upon request. Request for alternate formats should be made two weeks before the scheduled training.

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Supports Intensity Scale™ 2004 AAIDD