Grow Training Center
Grow Training Center
The Grow Training Center provides professional development and training to families, community partners, adult service agencies, and school districts. We share the best practices of a successful organization as well as the expertise of Grow’s professional team to help your agency reach the next level.
For over 50 years, Grow Associates has remained committed to fostering independence, personal growth, and community integration for adults with developmental disabilities. With a person-centered approach, Grow strives to provide choices in work, recreation, and community involvement, aligning services with the dreams and desires of those we serve through a comprehensive range of programs, including:
- Community-Based Day Supports (CBDS)
- Day Habilitation Services
- Supported Employment
- Transportation
- Respite Enrichment Club
Grow is also proud to have achieved successful CARF Accreditation and OQE reviews.
Speakers and Expertise
Speakers from the Grow Training Center are content experts with deep knowledge and hands-on experience in adult services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Drawing from Grow’s 50 years of commitment to fostering independence and community integration, these professionals share best practices and proven strategies tailored to elevate the quality of services across a variety of settings.
Attendees will benefit from practical insights and actionable guidance that reflect Grow’s person-centered approach and dedication to program excellence.
Training Topics
Program Best Practices
Improve the quality of service offerings by meeting and exceeding core requirements from funding sources. Topics include:
- Group management strategies
- Providing choice in CBDS
- PBS strategies and environmental assessments
- Finding meaningful community activities
- Finding meaningful employment opportunities
- Setting up case records
- Person-centered planning
- Developing high-quality ISP goals
- Driver training
Transition Services
Equip schools and parents with essential knowledge to successfully support individuals transitioning into adult services. These trainings focus on the differences between school-aged and adult services from the perspective of an adult-serving agency. Topics include:
- IEP development for a successful transition
- Life skills goals for adulthood
- Goal setting for a successful transition
- Overview of adult services
- Behavior management in adult services
Parent/Guardian Trainings
Prepare parents, guardians, and caregivers for life’s changes and challenges in both the short and long term. Trainings are provided by Grow Training Center professionals or other specialty vendors. Topics include:
- Behavior management
- PBS overview
- Transition planning
- What is an ISP?
- Estate planning
- State resources and benefits
Program Evaluation
Ongoing self-evaluation enhances the quality of services with a specific focus on the agency’s goals and vision. Training topics include:
- Program evaluation overview
- Data/information collection methods
- Data analysis and uses
Interested in Training?
If you are interested in any of our training sessions, please complete the form below or contact Rob Polsinelli directly at rpolsinelli@grow-associates.org