DDA Specialty Training Calendar
The newly revised Developmental Disability Specialty Training is a 16-hour training for new employees supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Adult Family Homes and Assisted Living settings. The revised 16-hour training begins October 1, 2017. Successful completion of this class fulfills the WAC requirements regarding AFH WAC . NOTE: The new total 16-hour training is delivered both online and an in-person class.
Participants accomplish finishing the 16-hour training in this way:
- Complete the four hour online training before attending the in-person class, and then;
- Attend the in-person class for two days (12 hours);
- Access to the online training (website and password) is given when you register for the DDA Specialty Training
The following topics are covered in the online modules and during the in-person class. Required competency testing is included during the in-person class.
- Overview of Developmental Disabilities
- Values of Service Deliver
- Effective Communication
- Introduction to Interactive Planning
- Understanding Behavior
- Crisis Intervention and Prevention
- Overview of Legal Issues and Individual Rights
DDA Specialty Training (Bremerton)
Thursday, Jan 04 2018 (All day) to Friday, Jan 05 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Bremerton)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Wednesday, Jan 10 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Jan 11 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Donna Dykstra
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Wednesday, Jan 17 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Jan 18 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Kent)
Wednesday, Jan 17 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Jan 18 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Donna Dykstra
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Kent)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Spokane)
Thursday, Jan 18 2018 (All day) to Friday, Jan 19 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Spokane)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Everett)
Wednesday, Jan 24 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Jan 25 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Allison Hill
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Everett)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Yakima)
Tuesday, Feb 06 2018 (All day) to Wednesday, Feb 07 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Yakima)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Wednesday, Feb 07 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Feb 08 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Donna Dykstra
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Thursday, Feb 15 2018 (All day) to Friday, Feb 16 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Donna Dykstra
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Everett)
Thursday, Feb 22 2018 (All day) to Friday, Feb 23 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Allison Hill
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Everett)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Spokane)
Thursday, Feb 22 2018 (All day) to Friday, Feb 23 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Spokane)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Wednesday, Mar 07 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Mar 08 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Tumwater)
Monday, Mar 12 2018 (All day) to Tuesday, Mar 13 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Tumwater)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Lynnwood)
Tuesday, Mar 13 2018 (All day) to Wednesday, Mar 14 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Lynnwood)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Kent)
Wednesday, Mar 21 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Mar 22 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Donna Dykstra
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Kent)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Spokane)
Thursday, Mar 22 2018 (All day) to Friday, Mar 23 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Spokane)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Wednesday, Mar 28 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Mar 29 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Tuesday, Apr 03 2018 (All day) to Wednesday, Apr 04 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Port Angeles)
Tuesday, Apr 10 2018 (All day) to Wednesday, Apr 11 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Donna Dykstra
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Port Angeles)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Spokane)
Tuesday, Apr 10 2018 (All day) to Wednesday, Apr 11 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Spokane)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Everett)
Wednesday, Apr 11 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Apr 12 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Everett)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Vancouver)
Tuesday, Apr 17 2018 (All day) to Wednesday, Apr 18 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Vancouver)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Kennewick)
Monday, Apr 23 2018 (All day) to Tuesday, Apr 24 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Kennewick)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Kent)
Tuesday, Apr 24 2018 (All day) to Wednesday, Apr 25 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Kent)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. After completing the online portion of the course, print your Study Guide and bring it to the first day of class. You will be asked to present the study guide.
DDA Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Wednesday, Apr 25 2018 (All day) to Thursday, Apr 26 2018 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before in-class time. Not For IP.