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DSS Instructor OrientationJanuary 2016
PANEL:Jennifer Pryor, VCU, Training Coordinator, CEU contactAnnette Kelley, VDSS, Division of Licensing ProgramsDr. E. Ayn Welleford, VCU, Department of Gerontology Chair; Curriculum Development Contact
AGENDA - DSS Instructor OrientationJanuary 2016
1. Roll Call! Welcome back!
2. A few little announcements
3. Fall 2015 – Review
4. Spring 2016 – Planning
5. What (else) is going on in Gerontology?
AGENDA
WELCOME
FALL 2015
Sonya Barsness Ronda Greene Carolyn Merriman Toy Newcomb Gail Ziemba Jay White
Roll Call!
WELCOME!RETURNING AND NEW INSTRUCTORS
SPRING 2016
OTHER UPDATES
Mark Bell, Training Program Assistant
- Began working in the Department in September.
- Responsible for: - assembling and mailing instructor packets - processing certificates - keying survey data
Allow us to introduce…
Our beloved Jay White is no longer listed as the CEU and Curriculum Development contact.
This is because Jay is Promoting Optimal Aging for Individuals and Communities out in the community now!
You may have also noticed, he is listed as a training instructor …because we won’t let him go!
... And as you probably noticed…
AGENDA
WELCOME
FALL 2015
This is just a reminder that if you have any questions or concerns about your paychecks throughout the semester, please contact Regina Kenny:
rbkenny@vcu.edu804-828-1565
PaymentsCONTACT
SPRING 2016
OTHER UPDATES
• Review• ADCC Pilot Training• Attendance Issues• Discussion
FALL 2015REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
AGENDA
WELCOME
FALL 2015
SPRING 2016
OTHER UPDATES
FALL 2015
September
• Mental Health: Part I
• Record LOW attendance AND registration
October
• ISP
November
• Ethical Decision Making (new)
• Low attendance but EXCELLENT feedback!
ADCC Pilot Training
• Navigating Loss & Aging
• Feedback• From attendees: “maybe the material seemed too challenging
or painful for some”• From an ADCC (didn’t attend): Time of year and location
(NOVA) may have affected registration, maybe do a half day during the week, but Saturday for full day training is best
Site Registered AttendedBlacksburg C A N C E L L E DWilliamsburg 8 5
Winchester C A N C E L L E D
ATTENDANCE ISSUES
FALL 2015SUGGESTIONS
1. What can we do better?
2. What are your ideas?
AGENDA
WELCOME
FALL 2015
SPRING 2016
OTHER UPDATES
GOING AROUND THE TABLE:
FALL 2015LOOKING FORWARD
1. Is there anything from the Fall semester that you would like to discuss?
2. Do you have any Questions, Concerns, or Feedback from your experiences last semester?
AGENDA
WELCOME
FALL 2015
SPRING 2016
OTHER UPDATES
AGENDA
WELCOME
FALL 2015
SPRING 2016
OTHER UPDATES
FALL 2015
1. Calendar
2. Discussion
SPRING 2016
February
• ISP • NEW UAI
information (See email)
March
• Culturally Competent Care for Diverse Populations: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Sexual Expression, and Dementia Related Disorders
April
• Person-Centered Care for Individuals with Complex Behaviors and Diagnoses
May
• Infection Control
AGENDA
WELCOME
FALL 2015
SPRING 2016
OTHER UPDATES
FALL 2015
1. Do you have any questions/concerns/comments about the upcoming Spring semester?
2. Is there anything you would like us to consider as we move forward into the new year?
SPRING 2016GOING AROUND THE TABLE
AGENDASAVE THE DATE!
• April 22, 2016 • Dr. Bill Thomas will be
in RVA for his Age of Disruption tour
WELCOME
FALL 2015
SPRING 2016
FALL 2015
OTHER UPDATES
• Gerontology is celebrating 40 years at our annual Age Virginia Awards event!
• Keep an eye on your email for more details as they unfold!
CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS
If you know someone who would make a great training instructor, especially in Northern Virginia and the Virginia Beach area, please refer them to me!
Wrap Up Questions & Comments
Jennifer Pryor – pryorjm@vcu.edu
Department of Gerontology804-828-1565
http://www.sahp.vcu.edu/gerontology/
Department of Social Serviceshttp://www.dss.virginia.gov/
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