About the Region 1 DD Training Co-Op

Notice: As of July 1, 2008 (or slightly sooner), class information will be hosted at both the current SDRI web site and the Disability Compass web site:

http://www.disabilitycompass.org/information/training/

As of January 1, 2009, the Region 1 Training Co-op will transition fully to the Disability Compass site for making Co-op and class informtion available. Please update your bookmarks accordingly.

The Region 1 DD Training Co-Op was formed to bridge the gap left by the elimination of regional training $$ at the end of Fiscal Year 2003-2004. The Training Co-Op's intent is to continue availability of affordable training for persons providing care and support to individuals with disabilities without reliance on outside funding.

Co-Op members rotate all class hosting and communication responsibilities according to an annual master schedule for the five-county community of Region 1 until funding for centralized registration and coordination is reinstated.

This website is provided through Self-Determination Resources and lists known scheduled classes, co-op mentorees and mentors and the annual master schedule(s). This information may be accessed through www.sdri-pdx.org -> "Training" -> "Region 1 DD Training Co-Op", or directly at http://www.sdri-pdx.org/training/co-op/.
 
Co-Op Member Benefits [Back to Top]
 
  • Access for your staff or individual subcontractors to all classes offered through the Training Co-op at member rates.
  • Access to a centralized website for training class schedules & information.
  • Classes strategically scheduled so that your staff will have needed training available on a regular basis throughout the year.
  • Access to many of the basic competency classes offered by the former Region 1 Training Program (despite the loss of that program).
  • Opportunities to access additional classes beyond the basic Co-Op master schedule by the initiative of individual Co-Op members
  • Data collection on in-kind contributions of time and resources from each member agency to help document the need for future funding if/when budgets recover.
  • Opportunity for networking with other Co-Op Member agencies.
  • Being a key part of enhancing the skills & knowledge of the pool of people providing services for people with developmental disabilities!
 
Co-Op Member Contact Person's Responsibility [Back to Top]
 
  • Regularly keep staff within your own agency and subcontractor circle informed of all Co-Op classes.
  • Post a copy of the Co-Op's Web Site Flyer in a common area. Staff or visitors may find it useful (optional).
  • Host 1-3 classes each year as assigned in the Co-Op Master Schedule
    By the 15th of the month, two full months ahead of the assigned month of the class, coordinate:
    • Instructor availability (from the instructor list provided);
    • Acceptable class date, time, fee;
    • Classroom with free or low cost parking (partial list available);
    • Flyer distribution by e-mail & snail mail to other Co-Op members about the who/what/where/when/how/fee for each hosted class (using the Keepers' updated mailing lists);
    • Equipment needs (IE, VCR, projector, TV, blackboard);
    • Registration for hosted classes;
    • Simple beverages and snacks;
    • Sign-in roster (Co-Op format);
    • Certificates of Attendance for all students at the end of each class;
    • Submission of simple data sheet & final roster to the Keeper.
  • Register & collect registration fees for hosted classes to cover costs and encourage attendance ($10 plus).
  • Set aside a minimum of 50% of classroom capacity for Co-Op students if sending your own staff.
  • If unable to coordinate a class in the assigned month, arrange a trade or postponement & notify the Keeper.

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Co-Op Roles Defined [Back to Top]
 

Co-Op Members: DD Provider agencies who agree to share responsibilities for hosting training in exchange for access to other Co-Op classes.

TASC: The Training Advisory Steering Committee is the creator, initiator and oversight group for this training co-op. TASC formerly oversaw the Region 1 Training Program. TASC has residential, vocational, foster, brokerage and regional representation, with open monthly meetings and membership.