Behavior Support Trainings

• July 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Overview of Behavior Supports
• July 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Developing Positive Interactions Between Support Staff and Individuals
• July 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Understanding Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Support Plans
• July 16, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Data Collection and Interpretation
• July 21, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Training Behavior Support Plans
• July 28, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Teaching Functional Equivalent Skills

Choking Prevention Trainings 

• July 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Mealtime Supervision
• July 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Managing Dysphagia in the Community
• July 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Liquid Consistencies
• July 27, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Mealtime Risks of Regular Diets

Nursing Support Trainings

• July 9, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Safeguarding Health in IDD, Part 2
• July 20, 2026, 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Seasonal Health Concerns: Hot Weather (Updated!)

Self-Direction Networking and WIN Sessions are coordinated by the Office of Education on Self-Directed Services (OESDS). Questions can be emailed to DDD.OESDS@dhs.nj.gov.

Family Networking Sessions — for family members with a loved one who is self-directing their services and family members who are interested in self-direction for their loved one.

• July 21, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Summer Family Networking Session - Virtual Statewide

Peer-to-Peer Virtual Networking Sessions — for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) who get DDD-funded services and are self-directing their services or interested in learning about self-direction. 

• July 15, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: July Peer-to-Peer Networking Session

WIN Sessions — for support coordinators, supports brokers, and other professionals who are supporting people who self-direct their services. WIN sessions are usually held the second Wednesday of the month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

• July 8, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.:  Developmental Disabilities and Community Integration: A Brief History (SC Competency requirement)
• July 20, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Comprehensive Care Strategies: Training on the Behavioral Health Stabilization Program (BHSP)
• July 27, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Planning Team Partnerships: Using the ISP Worksheet in Plan Development (Updated June 2026) (SC Competency Requirement)
• July 28, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Supporting the Person: Behavior Supports and Documentation (SC Competency Requirement)
• July 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Charting the LifeCourse: A Method for Ensuring Person-Centeredness (SC Competency Requirement)

Additional trainings are available through The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development. For training topics, dates, and registration, go to The Boggs Center Online Registration System.

Hosted by DDD Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment, quarterly welcome webinars and monthly Transition Thursdays webinars are for students and youth aged 14 to 21 and their families, school personnel, and anyone with an interest.

Quarterly DDD Welcome Webinars

• July 2, 2026, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: DDD Quarterly Lunchtime Welcome Session
• July 23, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: DDD Quarterly Evening Welcome Session with Topic Breakouts
• October 1, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Register for October 1 Lunchtime Welcome Session
• October 22, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Register for October 22 Evening Welcome Session with Topic Breakouts

Transition Thursdays Webinar Series - returning Fall 2026!