Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities:
Annual Learning Series

Connecting Home, School, and Community

Series Overview

The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) is hosting an Annual Learning Series. The series consist of half-day and 2 or less hour workshops with interdisciplinary topics focused on working with students and individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities and their families. The Annual 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. 

Our top priority is the health and well-being of our community. We will hold live, real-time, interactive webinars to align with current social distancing policies and to protect the health and safety of our community.

We are committed to bringing high quality trainings to our professionals and community members and will offer up to 3.0 Category I CEUs to psychologists and social workers for most workshops. A certificate of attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.

For more information on our Annual Learning Series or sponsoring a workshop, please call Dr. Mirian Ofonedu at 443-923-9555 or email Training.MCDD@KennedyKrieger.org.

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2026 Training Sessions Include:

Being the Best Advocate for Your Child with or without a Disability at School and in the Community: Empowering Families through Effective Advocacy

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Monday, February 2, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Live Interactive Workshop Via Zoom
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Addressing Learner Variability through Inclusive Instructional Design

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Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Understanding Neuropsychological Assessment and Developmental Disorders: Assessment and Treatment Considerations

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Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Diverse Pathways to Inclusion and Support for College Students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

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Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Grief and Loss: Guiding and Supporting Individuals with Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities Through the Experience

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Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Thursday, June 18, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Helping Children in the Midst of a Crisis: Protecting Children's Health in Disasters

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Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Building Safe and Positive Online Experiences for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Special Education Law and Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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When Trauma and Neurodiversity Intersect: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Thursday, September 17, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship

Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Practicing Humility and Building Stronger Connections Across Backgrounds: Applying the Family-as-Host Model for Responsive and Respectful Engagement

Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Thursday, October 15, 2026
9 a.m.— 12:15 p.m.
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Navigating Social Security Administration (SSA) Disability Benefits: What Providers and Beneficiaries Need to Know

Total Credits: 3 Category 1 CE
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
9 a.m.— 12:15 p.m.
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2026 Annual Learning Series Catalog