Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities:
2020 Summer Learning Series
Connecting Home, School and Community
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) is hosting a Summer Learning Series from early June through July. The series consist of full-day and half-day workshops with interdisciplinary topics focused on working with students and individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities and their families. The Summer Learning Series will help a range of professionals (e.g., teachers, social workers, psychologists, nurses, care providers, paraprofessionals, case managers, speech, physical, and occupational therapists, school counselors, care management staff, faith leaders, community members, parents, students, and others) to expand their knowledge and skills to engage in effective advocacy.
Locations:
MCDD Training Room
(7000 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244)
Kennedy Krieger Institute - Arnold J. Capute, MD, MPH Conference Center
(The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building at 1741 Ashland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21205)
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
(2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218)
Enoch Pratt Free Library – Orleans Street Branch
(1303 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231)
For more information on our Summer Learning Series or sponsoring a workshop, please call Dr. Mirian Ofonedu at 443-923-9555 or email Training.MCDD@KennedyKrieger.org.
Training Sessions Include:
- Grief and Loss: Guiding and Supporting Individuals with Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities Through the Experience
June 9, 2020
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
MCDD Training Room
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- Walking the Red: Working with Urban Native Americans
June 12, 2020
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Kennedy Krieger Institute - Arnold J. Capute, MD, MPH Conference Center
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- Promoting Positive Mental Health Outcomes for Black Youth: How Providers and Faith Community Can Help
June 23, 2020
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
MCDD Training Room
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- What is Sexual Health? Understanding Health Relationships, Sexual Self-Advocacy and Making Informed Choices: A Workshop for People With Disabilities, Ages 18 Years and Up
June 25, 2020
2 – 4 p.m.
MCDD Training Room
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- Early Screening of Children for Developmental Delays: How Parents and Providers Can Help
June 30, 2020
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
MCDD Training Room
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- Beyond Physical Inclusion: Strategies for Supporting Full Participation of People With Disabilities in Schools, Organizations and Communities
July 9, 2020
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Kennedy Krieger Institute - Arnold J. Capute, MD, MPH Conference Center
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- Understanding Neuropsychological Assessment and Developmental Disorders: Assessment and Treatment Considerations
July 14, 2020
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
MCDD Training Room
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- Preparing for the Unexpected: Helping Vulnerable Children in Disasters
July 16, 2020
12 – 3:15 p.m.
Kennedy Krieger Institute - Arnold J. Capute, MD, MPH Conference Center
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- On the Road with MCDD: Join Us for a Tour of the Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MD TAP) Library
July 23, 2020
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
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- Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom: An Introduction for Interdisciplinary Staff Members
July 28, 2020
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
MCDD Training Room
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- Parent Workshop: Being the Best Advocate for Your Child at School and in the Community
July 30, 2020
4 – 6 p.m.
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Orleans Street Branch
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