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 (Vancouver)
Thursday, Apr 18 2019 (All day) to Friday, Apr 19 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Donna Dykstra
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA 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)
Tuesday, Apr 23 2019 (All day) to Wednesday, Apr 24 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Kennewick)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days, plus four hours of online course material to be completed before the class. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Kent)
Wednesday, Apr 24 2019 (All day) to Thursday, Apr 25 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Allison Hill
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Kent)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Bremerton)
Thursday, May 02 2019 (All day) to Friday, May 03 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Bremerton)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days.
DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Wednesday, May 08 2019 (All day) to Thursday, May 09 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Moses Lake)
Thursday, May 09 2019 (All day) to Friday, May 10 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Moses Lake)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days, plus four hours of online course material to be completed before the class. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Thursday, May 09 2019 (All day) to Friday, May 10 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Allison Hill
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA 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 (Lynnwood)
Tuesday, May 14 2019 (All day) to Wednesday, May 15 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Allison Hill
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Lynnwood)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Spokane Valley)
Monday, May 20 2019 (All day) to Tuesday, May 21 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Spokane Valley)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days, plus four hours of online course material to be completed before the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Tuesday, Jun 04 2019 (All day)
,Wednesday, Jun 05 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Allison Hill
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Tuesday, Jun 04 2019 (All day)
,Wednesday, Jun 05 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Allison Hill
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Yakima)
Wednesday, Jun 05 2019 (All day) to Thursday, Jun 06 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Yakima)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days, plus four hours of online course material to be completed before the class. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Vancouver)
Thursday, Jun 06 2019 (All day) to Friday, Jun 07 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA 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 (Everett)
Tuesday, Jun 11 2019 (All day) to Wednesday, Jun 12 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Everett)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Thursday, Jun 13 2019 (All day) to Friday, Jun 14 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA 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 (Spokane Valley)
Monday, Jun 17 2019 (All day) to Tuesday, Jun 18 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Spokane Valley)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days, plus four hours of online course material to be completed before the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Tumwater)
Monday, Jun 24 2019 (All day) to Tuesday, Jun 25 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Tumwater)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days; four hours of online prerequisite modules required before attending in-class time. Not For IP.
DDA Specialty Training (Kent)
Tuesday, Jun 25 2019 (All day) to Wednesday, Jun 26 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Chuck Goodwin
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Kent)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Wednesday, Jul 10 2019 (All day)
,Thursday, Jul 11 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Tacoma)
Thursday, Jul 11 2019 (All day) to Friday, Jul 12 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Allison Hill
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA 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)
Wednesday, Jul 10 2019 (All day)
,Thursday, Jul 11 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Spokane Valley)
Monday, Jul 15 2019 (All day) to Tuesday, Jul 16 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Peggy Bureta
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Spokane Valley)
Notes: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days, plus four hours of online course material to be completed before the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Everett)
Tuesday, Jul 16 2019 (All day) to Wednesday, Jul 17 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Everett)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Kent)
Wednesday, Jul 24 2019 (All day) to Thursday, Jul 25 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Allison Hill
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Kent)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.
DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Wednesday, Aug 07 2019 (All day)
,Thursday, Aug 08 2019 (All day)
Speaker/Presenter: Teri Johnson
Flyers/Documents: Flyer for DDA Specialty Training (Seattle)
Notes: 9 AM - 4 PM each day. Print and Complete the Study Guide, and bring with you to first day of class. You will be asked to present your completed Study Guide upon in order to be seated in the class.