About Partnership Trainings > Topics for Families

Training materials were developed by and for family members.

Training Topics

Each FREE training module is two hours in length (unless otherwise noted). 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.

 Topics for Families

CORE TRAININGS

Core training topics are designed to provide basic information about the Intellectual Disabilities (ID) system in Pennsylvania. These trainings are the foundations for all other Partnership trainings.

•  Intellectual Disability (ID) System Basics
  - Read Description
• An Overview of the Intellectual Disability (ID) System in Pennsylvania
  - Read Description
• What is an Intellectual Disability (ID) Waiver and How Do I Get One?
  - Read Description
• What I Do Once I Have an Intellectual Disability (ID) Waiver
  - Read Description
• Developing a Good ISP
  - Read Description

MORE TRAININGS

Beyond core trainings, you can explore specific areas of interest through a variety of other training topics currently available.

• Participant-Directed Services
  - Read Description
• How Do I Choose a Provider for the Supports I Need?
  - Read Description
• Introduction to Person-Centered Thinking
  - Read Description
• Planning for Life After High School
  - Read Description
• Supports Intensity Scale (SIS™) and the PA Plus
  - Read Description
• Prioritization of the Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS)
  - Read Description
• Long-Term Planning for Your Family Member
  - Read Description
• Everyone Can Communicate
  - Read Description
• The Many Faces of Abuse - for families - NEW TOPIC -
  - Read Description
• Updates You Can Use - for families - NEW TOPIC -
  - Read Description

« Return to top of page

Supports Intensity Scale™ 2004 AAIDD

Training Calendars

Training Topics

Topics for Families

Topics for Self-Advocates

Join Our Mailing List:

Sign Up Now!