Case Studies and Whitepapers
Click the links below to learn how CDS courses have been used and how their use on the Elsevier Performance Manager has been successful.
Prior to using the training solutions available through DirectCourse, Partnerships in Community Living Inc. was training their staff in a classroom setting that would take place over a two-week orientation.… Read more
Results Background Results: See the initial results here! Background: Study Name: The Effects of a Competency Based Training Intervention for Direct Support Professionals on Site Level Organizational Outcomes, Learner Outcomes… Read more
The high impact of competency-based training is being recognized throughout the industry Summary: Helping people with disabilities and older citizens to build and enjoy rewarding lives in their communities is… Read more
Creating Tailored CDS Training Modules; a Child Welfare Approach
Learn how a new field of practitioners and support professionals (child welfare specialists) were able to successfully utilize CDS while working with and supporting individuals with disabilities.
Discover insights from leading research by the Missouri College of Direct Support. They surveyed 185 DSPs after completing the 13 required CDS courses, had on-the-job assessments and received their Advanced Training Certificates. Read more
Evaluating CDS Learning Objectives and Competencies across Disability and Child Welfare Fields: Creating a Crosswalk
Read more about the pilot study to evaluate key CDS content and its ability to meet training needs for child welfare professionals working with individuals with disabilities.
Using Medicaid Home and Community Based Services or ICF/MR Funding to Pay for Direct Support Staff Training and Credentialing Programs
The NADSP has developed a national credentialing program. This program provides administrative support, structure and oversight for the implementation of a tri-tiered credentialing program.
The North Carolina College of Direct Support Demonstration Project
See the results of a three-year demonstration project to assess the use of the College of Direct Support curriculum to train direct support professionals (DSPs) and improve the workforce.
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