RBPD Credential – Module 4: Co-Creating Relationships (ETL) (08/06/20 - 08/20/20)

This module concentrates on creating and maintaining RBPD relationships. Participants discuss communication skills such as active listening and attending to non-verbal communication; generate and evaluate powerful questions to use in RBPD conversations; examine tools and processes for direct communication, clarifying expectations, roles and responsibilities; develop plans to build rapport; and practice addressing challenges in establishing…

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RBPD Credential – Module 3: Adult Education (ETL) (07/09/20 - 07/23/20)

During this module, participants describe adult learner characteristics and compare four related adult learning theories; identify implications for RBPD partnerships; discuss the challenges of balancing directive with responsive interactions in RBPD relationships; utilizing Motivational Interviewing tool to motivate change; the Transtheoretical Model of Change as a framework; discuss principles of reflective practice; application of tools…

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RBPD Credential – Module 2: Professionalism (ETL) (06/18/20 - 06/25/20)

This module emphasizes professionalism, ethics, equity and cultural competence. Participants review codes of ethical conduct and standards relating to RBPD work; analyze how and when mandated reporting applies to RBPD specialists; apply the foundation of a code of ethical conduct and standards to ethical dilemmas; identify strategies to promote culturally responsive RBPD and to address…

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TOT: Young Children with Developmental Delays (06/10/20 - 06/17/20)

Course description: After successfully completing this Training of Trainers, individuals will be qualified to train the 4-hour course: Young Children with Developmental Delays. Topic areas include: risk factors related to developmental delay in young children; types of mild developmental delays across developmental domains and optimal practices; the medical home model; influencing factors for “transient” developmental…

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Adult Learning Module 2: Design Skills (08/03/20 - 08/24/20)

In this course Participants will be introduced to the principles associated with designing content-based training. Among other topics, participants will develop training objectives, discuss the use of the learning cycle in training design and consider evaluation strategies for measuring the effectiveness of a training session. Participants will apply their knowledge using Achieve’s Course Approval process.

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