Best Practices for Training DSPs Discover the 9 Elements of Successful Training Programs Every provider agency has the same mission. Enrich the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by providing the resources and support needed to help them achieve full and meaningful lives in their communities. The most successful agencies succeed because their Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) truly live this mission and care very deeply for the people they support. An agency must ensure its newly hired staff understand this mission and are appropriately trained to carry it out. By training and developing the skills of your staff, you position your agency for success and ultimately improve the quality of care for those you serve. This free eBook is designed to help you: Understand the 9 elements of successful training programs. Recognize what a focused learning program looks like. Reinforce the connection between learners and your training content. Download E-Book
Webinar DSP Retention Strategies from an IDD Expert In this webinar, Arlene Bridges, an IDD business expert, offers applicable strategies to improve the hiring process and increase the retention of DSP staff. Learn More
Webinar Increasing DSP Retention Through Peer Mentoring Programs In this on-demand webinar, Arlene Bridges, an IDD business expert, gives you concrete steps that will help you develop better, more committed DSPs. Learn More
Webinar Micro-Credentials for Direct Support Professionals Watch this webinar to learn how professional development of DSPs boosts retention and why credentialing is critical to the professionalization of direct support. Learn More