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

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Wednesday, Apr 03 2024 (All day) to Friday, Apr 05 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
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Speaker/Presenter: Jess Eitelberg

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 1 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Monday, Apr 08 2024 (All day) to Wednesday, Apr 10 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Heather Ratterree

Notes: Class runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Monday, Apr 15 2024 (All day) to Wednesday, Apr 17 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
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Speaker/Presenter: Monica Phay

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Tuesday, Apr 23 2024 (All day) to Thursday, Apr 25 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Terri Martindale

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 1 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Tuesday, Apr 23 2024 (All day) to Thursday, Apr 25 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Jess Eitelberg

Notes: Class runs from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.

Region 1 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Tuesday, Apr 23 2024 (All day) to Thursday, Apr 25 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Heather Ratterree

Notes: Class runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Wednesday, May 01 2024 (All day) to Friday, May 03 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Summer Simpson

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 1 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Monday, May 06 2024 (All day) to Wednesday, May 08 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Jess Eitelberg

Notes: Class runs from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Tuesday, May 07 2024 (All day) to Thursday, May 09 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Heather Martindale

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 1 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Tuesday, May 14 2024 (All day) to Thursday, May 16 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Jess Eitelberg

Notes: Class runs from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Monday, May 20 2024 (All day) to Wednesday, May 22 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Monica Phay

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 1 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Wednesday, May 29 2024 (All day) to Friday, May 31 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Heather Ratterree

Notes: Class runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Monday, Jun 03 2024 (All day) to Wednesday, Jun 05 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Heather Ratterree

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Tuesday, Jun 04 2024 (All day) to Thursday, Jun 06 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Monica Phay

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Monday, Jun 17 2024 (All day) to Wednesday, Jun 19 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Monica Phay

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Monday, Jun 24 2024 (All day) to Wednesday, Jun 26 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Jess Eitelberg

Contact Information: Questions?  Contact Dana Lattin, dana.lattin@dshs.wa.gov

Flyers/Documents: Flyer for Region 3 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Notes: Class runs from 1:00pm to 4:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Pierce, Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.

Region 1 DDA Specialty Training (2024)

Wednesday, Jun 26 2024 (All day) to Friday, Jun 28 2024 (All day)
Location:
Virtual Classroom WA ,
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps, MapQuest

Speaker/Presenter: Monica Phay

Notes: Class runs from 9:00am to 12:30pm on ALL THREE DAYS. A computer, tablet, or mobile device is required to access this training. The Zoom link needed to access the class will be emailed to you a week before the first day of training. Region 1 includes the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.