Principles of Concurrent Planning

Credits: 5.5
Level:  All levels
Modality: Classroom
ICPM Category: Service Planning and Delivery
 

Course Description:
The Principles of Concurrent Planning course improves practice by highlighting key elements of concurrent planning and linking those activities with direct benefits for children, youth, and families. This course also provides skill practice activities to solidify these concepts into real world practice change.
 

Intended Learning Objectives:

• Recognize at least two of the legislative and/or policy initiatives that inform Concurrent Planning practice.
  • Identify at least two key components of Concurrent Planning
• Select at least two practice behaviors from the Integrated Core Practice Model (ICPM) and indicate how they are relevant to Concurrent Planning
• Identify at least two ways the practice of concurrent planning is beneficial for children and youth
• Explain the necessity of discussing multiple permanency plans throughout the life of the case in a strengths-based, child-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally-responsive manner
• Using a role play scenario, participants will demonstrate effective engagement and full disclosure discussions about a concurrent plan

Topics Include

• Key components of concurrent planning
• Necessity of discussing multiple permanency plans throughout the life of a case
• How to develop a concurrent plan