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
APS Supervisor Core: Effective Case Consultation
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Trained by Trudy McClure
APS Supervisor Core: Supervising APS Investigations Involving Transnational Financial Fraud
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Trained by Kim Nguyen
APS Supervisor Core: Supervising Complex Cases
Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Trained by Brenda Wilson-Codispoti
Ethics, Values and Cultural Responsiveness in Adult Protective Services (APS) Skill-Building Training
Cohort 1: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cohort 2: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Trained by Quatana Hodges
Substance Use, Recovery and APS Considerations
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (Day 1) at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & Thursday, April 18, 2024 (Day 2) at 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Trained by Alice Joy Kirk
California APS Consistency in Determining Findings: Multi-Module Virtual Skill-Building Training
Cohort 1: Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2024 (Day 1, Module 1 & 2) at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & Wednesday, April 3, 2024 (Day 2, Module 3) at 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cohort 2: Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 (Day 1, Module 1 & 2) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Thursday, April 4, 2024 (Day 2, Module 3) at 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Trained by Sara Stratton
Hoarding: Part 2: Collaborative Community Approaches to Hoarding
Cohort 1: Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024 (Day 1) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 (Day 2) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cohort 2: Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2024 (Day 1) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2024 (Day 2) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Marnie Matthews
FY 2023-2024 Past Training
February 2024
Hoarding: Part 1: A Collaborative Approach to Identifying, Assessing, and Addressing
Cohort 2: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 (Day 1) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 (Day 2) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Marnie Matthews
APS Supervisor Core: Building and Managing Effective APS Teams
Cohort 1: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Trudy McClure
APS Supervisor Core: Supervisor as Trainer
Cohort 1: Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Kim Nguyen
APS Supervisor Core: Supervisor as Coach
Cohort 1: Thursday, February 8, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Brenda Wilson-Codispoti
January 2024
Hoarding: Part 1: A Collaborative Approach to Identifying, Assessing, and Addressing
Cohort 1: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 (Day 1) at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 (Day 2) at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Trained by Marnie Matthews
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.
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
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
December 2023
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
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.