Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities:
Annual Learning Series

Connecting Home, School, and Community

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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Being the Best Advocate for Your Child: Early Screening for Developmental Delays— Strategies for Successful Outcomes

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Live Interactive Workshop Via Zoom
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Being the Best Advocate for Your Child: Early Screening for Developmental Delays— Strategies for Successful Outcomes

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 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.
Live Interactive Webinar
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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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Being the Best Advocate: Strategies for Supporting Children with Diverse Communication and Emotional Needs

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Live Parent Workshop Via Zoom
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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.
Live Interactive Webinar
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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.
Live Interactive Webinar
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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.
Live Interactive Webinar
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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.
Live Interactive Webinar
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Strengthening Supervision through Collaboration: A Peer-Supported Approach to Leadership

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Wednesday, September 9, 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.
Live Interactive Webinar
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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.
Live Interactive Webinar
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Cultural 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.
Live Interactive Webinar
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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.
Live Interactive Webinar
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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, November 4, 2026
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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2026 Annual Learning Series Catalog