Mentoring Group Meetings
The current membership consists of about 20 staff from several agencies from within Providers’ Network. The group will be facilitated by long term members of the Mentoring Group and individuals who have education and experience in working with challenging behaviors and providing positive behavioral supports.
Members of the group present difficult cases from their organization and receive feedback from the group. Members also provide presentations to the group on areas of interest and/or expertise. The group additionally brings in guest presenters who have expertise in areas that the group has expressed an interested in. The goal of the group has been to provide a venue for staff that would like to expand their skill level in providing positive behavioral supports for people with special needs and to also provide those staff with a peer group to assist them with difficult cases.
Please note: To join the Mentoring Group you must first complete the Positive Behavioral Supports Training offered by Providers’ Network or have received the equivalent from another source.
2020 Dates
January 16, 2020
April 16, 2020
July 16, 2020
October 15, 2020
Location
Cardinal – Triple Nickels Site
Cardinal of Minnesota
555 Rocky Creek Dr. NE, Rochester
(507) 281-1077
Cost Per Person
PNI Members $150
Non-Members $200
Feel free to Register any time throughout 2020.
Download and print the information and registration form here.
Positive Behavioral Supports Training
This two day workshop is designed for staff in supervisory and program management roles that serve individuals struggling with behavioral challenges. The comprehensive workshop will go over the Functional Assessment tool and its proper implementation, as well as how to apply the results and various behavioral principles when writing a behavioral support plan. Because of the interactive nature of the training, participants will have the opportunity to begin developing a positive support plan during the class. A wide variety of different assessment tools and resources will be shared with participants.
Prior to Attending this Training: Participants are encouraged to complete the Positive Support Rule (MN Rule 9544) training offered through MN DHS Trainlink.
Please note: Participation in this training alone does not meet all specifications to write Positive Behavior Support Plans per 245D Licensing specifications.
Participants must attend both days of this training
Cost Per Person
PNI Members $150
Non-Members $185
2020 Dates
Winter Day 1 Training – February 12th 9am-4pm
Winter Day 2 Training – March 4th 9am-1pm
Hiawatha Homes – Rochester
Summer Day 1 Training – June 10th 9am-4pm
Summer Day 2 Training – June 24th 9am-1pm
Cardinal – Rochester
Fall Day 1 Training – October 27th 9am-4pm
Fall Day 2 Training – November 10th 9am-1pm
HCO – Winona