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APSWI Training Calendar

This is the instructor-led and virtual training schedule for Adult Protective Services (APS) professionals across Southern California: Los Angeles, Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego.

FY 2023-2024 Training

Interview for Decisional Abilities
Cohort 3: Intended for Orange County
E-Learning Course Start Date on Canvas: Monday, October 2, 2023
Live Zoom Role Play Workshop: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 10:00am-1:00pm
Live Zoom Feedback Session: Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 10:00am-11:00am

Interview for Decisional Abilities
Cohort 4: Intended for Los Angeles
E-Learning Course Start Date on Canvas: Monday, October 16, 2023
Live Zoom Role Play Workshop: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 10:00am-1:00pm
Live Zoom Feedback Session: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 10:00am-11:00am

Interview for Decisional Abilities
Cohort 5: Intended for San Diego, San Bernardino, and Imperial
E-Learning Course Start Date on Canvas: Monday, October 30, 2023
Live Zoom Role Play Workshop: Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 10:00am-1:00pm
Live Zoom Feedback Session: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 10:00am-11:00am

Estate Planning and Financial Abuse Issues in APS
Cohort 1: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-person at The California Endowment in Los Angeles 1000 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cohort 2: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-person at the Dept. of Aging & Adult Services 9445 Fairway View Place Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

FY 2023-2024 Past Training

September 2023

The Unique Role of the APS Supervisor
Cohort 1: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm 
Trained by Elizabeth “Penny” Jacobo, LCSW 

Strengths-Based Development/Supervision
Cohort 1: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm 
Trained by Brenda Wilson-Codispoti

Ethics, Values and Cultural Responsiveness in Adult Protective Services 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
In-person training at the Riverside County DPSS Staff Development Training Center
Trained by Susan D. Writer, Ph.D.

Interview for Decisional Abilities
Cohort 1: Intended for Southern County Region Supervisors
E-Learning Course Start Date on Canvas: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Live Zoom Role Play Workshop: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 10:00am-1:00pm
Live Zoom Feedback Session: Thursday, October 12, 2023, 10:00am-11:00am

October 2023

Ethics, Values and Cultural Responsiveness in Adult Protective Services
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
In-person training at The California Endowment in Los Angeles
Trained by Susan D. Writer, Ph.D

November 2023

Interview for Decisional Abilities
Cohort 2: Intended for Orange County
E-Learning Course Start Date on Canvas: Monday, September 18, 2023
Live Zoom Role Play Workshop: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10:00am-1:00pm
Live Zoom Feedback Session: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 10:00am-11:00am

Understanding Implicit Bias and Structural Racism
Cohort 1: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Trained by Elizabeth “Penny” Jacobo, LCSW

Building Cultural Humility and Cultural Responsiveness
Cohort 1: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Trained by Kim Nguyen, LCSW

How to Talk About Elder Abuse
Cohort 1: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:00 -11:30 am
Trained by Elizabeth “Penny” Jacobo 

APS Investigations Involving Allegations of Undue Influence
Cohort 1: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cohort 2: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Both sessions will be trained by Candace J. Heisler, JD

Academy for Professional Excellence – ADA Statement

The Academy for Professional Excellence is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment that appreciates and builds on diversity. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, The Academy for Professional Excellence prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. To request accommodations, please contact your county’s Human Resources representative.

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