May 6-8, 2024
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Building Resilience Through Systemic Collaboration
Sponsors
Premier Sponsor
Champion Sponsor
Luncheon Sponsor
START Village Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Table Sponsors
Sponsorships
Sponsors of the SNTI can promote their business or organization to thousands of professionals in the nationwide START network and connect with leaders in the field as we work together to improve the lives of persons with IDD-MH.
- Our website receives more than 20,000 visitors during the promotional period
- The SNTI is marketed to more than 3,500 email subscribers
- There are around 750 START team members working in START programs across the country
- Each year around 250-300 annual attendees include START team members, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health counselors, care coordinators, medical doctors, researchers, persons with lived experience of IDD-MH, family members, caregivers, and more!
- During the 2023 institute, around 88% of participants used our new mobile app. Since we will be using the same app again and reducing printed materials, we are expecting an even higher app usage rate for 2024!
All sponsors will receive their logo on this institute webpage and promotional emails leading up to the institute. Onsite, all sponsors will be shown on the welcome banner and in the sponsor listing in the mobile app. All sponsorship levels include an exhibition table upon request.
All sponsorship levels can be customized. Act quickly to make the most of your sponsorship. Sponsors who commit by December 2023 can gain maximum exposure when registration opens in January 2024.
Start your sponsorship today! Email start.iod@unh.edu.
| Premier | Champion | Awards Luncheon | START Village | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Table | |
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| Amount | $20,000 | $10,000 | $7,500 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $250 |
| Availability | Exclusive | Limited (2-3) | One per event | One per event | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple |
| Included registrations | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Onsite signage | Throughout | Throughout | Exclusive to event | Exclusive to event | Banner | Banner | Banner | Your Own |
| Ad space in app | Full width plus special features | Full width | Half width | Half width | List | List | List | List |
| Logo on webpage and promotional emails | Yes with most prominent placement | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dedicated individual email message to all subscribers | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Registration
Registration is now closed!
Registration closed on April 30, 2024. A limited number of walk-in spots may be available on a first-come first-serve basis. Walk-in registration must be paid by credit card. We will NOT accept cash or checks onsite.
Full Price Registration: $750.00
Single Day Rate: Monday $300.00
Single Day Rate: Tuesday $300.00
Single Day Rate: Wednesday $300.00
We are proud to share that we have kept our prices the same as the 2023 SNTI! Just like last year, START team members will receive a 10% discount, bringing the full price down to $675. A discount code and further instructions will be sent via email.
Students, family members and caregivers, and persons with lived experience of IDD-MH are also eligible for a discount off the full price. For more information, please contact ncss.training.iod@unh.edu.
No discounts on single-day rates.
Hotel and Travel
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia PA 19107-3788
Guest Room Rates: starting from $219 plus tax
Group Block Closes: April 15, 2024
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
1455 Franklin Mills Circle
Philadelphia, PA
Content
Theme
Building Resilience Through Systemic Collaboration
Resilience is defined as the successful adaptation to challenging circumstances and has become a celebrated character trait. The term ‘resilience’ has also come under scrutiny as being used without consideration of the circumstances that created the need for resilience such as trauma, oppression, and marginalization. If our focus on resilience is too narrow, it can seem as though we are relying on people with IDD-MH and their families to be resilient rather than addressing the systemic challenges they face. Resilience-promoting interventions cannot be solely focused on the individual.
The 2024 SNTI theme reflects a shared commitment to cultivating a culture of resilience. Together we will explore new ways of working together to build more adaptable systems of care to improve outcomes for people with IDD-MH and their families. We look forward to seeing you in May.
Objectives
- Describe how systemic collaboration promotes resilience in people with IDD-MH and their families
- Demonstrate at least three (3) systemic interventions that build resilience
- Identify at least three (3) resources found within research, policies, and practices that promote building resilience through systemic collaboration
Content Strands
Foundations: Exploring the application of core foundational approaches and guiding principles of the START model
START Best Practices: START service best practices
Systemic Engagement: Key approaches when engaging systems of care
Inclusive Practices: Topics driven and led by people with lived experience of IDD-MH
Skills Workshops: Practical, experiential, skill-based instruction
IDD-MH Policy & Systems Change: Corresponds with SNTI 2024 theme; focused on building systemic resilience
Lunch & Learn Sessions: Facilitated, roundtable discussions
The Call for Proposals for the 2024 SNTI is now closed. Please contact Sara Stanton with any questions: sara.stanton@unh.edu
Important Dates
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Proposals due
Monday, December 11, 2023 - Selected presenters notified
Friday, December 15, 2023 - Selected presenters confirm attendance
Call for Proposals
This section outlines guidance for SNTI proposals, SNTI session types, proposal content strands and topics, and proposal review criteria.
Proposals will be selected to ensure the 2024 SNTI offers a comprehensive, relevant, and diverse program. Proposals that clearly describe innovative and creative work, and those that integrate the voices and perspectives of people with lived experience of IDD-MH will receive the highest priority in the selection process. We believe that collaborative knowledge-sharing builds capacity at the highest level.
Terminology
- START team members: actively serving on a START program
- START Network: affiliated with the National Center for START ServicesTM or a local START program through committees, research, training, professional development, or other involvement
- IDD-MH: Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Needs
General Proposal Guidelines
- Please submit one proposal form per presenter/presentation team.
- Please select the one content strand that best fits your proposal topic.
- Proposals from START programs must be reviewed and approved for submission by their Clinical Director and/or Program Director which includes discussing SNTI registration at that START team member rate and travel accommodations.
Types of Proposals
- START Network Poster Session: This does not include START Program research posters. START Programs will receive separate, future guidance on their poster sessions.
- 60-minute content sessions: Includes a PowerPoint presentation, a structured agenda, and several opportunities for audience interaction, reflection, and discussion.
- 60-minute lunch and learn discussion sessions: No PowerPoint presentation, a roundtable, facilitated discussion format that prioritizes the interests of participants. Supplemental materials or resources may be offered.
Please see tabs below for more information on each type. If you need assistance in determining which type of proposal or content strand to submit within, please reach out to Sara Stanton at sara.stanton@unh.edu for assistance.
Proposal Review Criteria
Proposals will be reviewed by members of the SNTI Content Planning Committee and peer reviewers using the following criteria:
Relevance of Topic - Is the topic of relevance, importance, value, and/or interest to the START network?
Connection to 2024 Theme - Does the topic reflect alignment with the 2024 SNTI theme of 'Building Resilience Through Systemic Collaboration'?
Session Objectives Achievability - Is there alignment between the stated session objectives and the proposal description?
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, & Belonging (DEIJB) - Does the proposal show how the session will reflect or address DEIJB? This includes subject matter, people of diverse identities, and demographic characteristics.
Quality of Submission - Does the proposal demonstrate quality, as measured by accuracy, clarity, comprehensiveness, and depth of demonstrated understanding of the topic?
Proposal Review Process
Proposals are due by Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The lead presenter will be notified via e-mail regarding the status of their proposal no later than Monday, December 11, 2023.
Presentation teams whose proposal is accepted or accepted with recommended revisions should plan to confirm their SNTI attendance no later than Friday December 15, 2023. Details will be provided in subsequent communications.
Proposal status notifications include:
- Accepted
- Accepted with recommended revisions
- Not accepted at this time, future opportunities await
If accepted, the presenter will be connected to a NCSS content coach. Your NCSS Content Coach will:
- honor your subject matter expertise;
- offer feedback & insight based on NCSS/SNTI training standards;
- serve as your primary contact for any SNTI-related questions;
- provide timely reminders as submission deadlines draw near
The coach is not required to co-present with you.
START programs should not submit research poster proposals here. Research poster guidance will be sent separately to START programs.
START Network Poster Session
The START Network Poster Session is an open call for proposals to the IDD-MH community. Timelines for submission and acceptance are detailed below.
Poster submissions should be research based and focus on practices, tools or interventions that promote positive outcomes for individuals with IDD and mental health needs.
Posters for the SNTI will be presented in small groups in breakout rooms spread between two session times. Posters will be displayed on large boards and have access to a table underneath for accompanying materials. The session will be introduced by a moderator, poster authors will be asked to provide a very brief introduction of their poster (5 minutes maximum), and then attendees will be free to move about the room to review posters and engage in dialogue for the remainder of the session. Additionally, all posters will be displayed in different areas throughout the event highlighting the importance of research and the work of the START Network. You do not need to attend to your poster while it is displayed throughout the event.
During the designated poster session, presenters are required to accompany the poster and discuss it with attendees as they review the content. Poster presenters will be notified of the designated time to collect their poster from the board. Electronic versions of the poster (PowerPoint or PDF format) are required to be sent to the SNTI committee in early spring (exact date TBA). The electronic versions will be posted on the public SNTI event website for full accessibility and attendee reference.
All poster presenters will be provided with a poster board (dimensions below), push pins for hanging the poster, a small table for displaying materials, and at least one chair. Presenters requiring electricity or any supplemental items should let the SNTI committee know before the training institute.
Poster Requirements:
Physical Poster
Create it: Print on heavy duty paper or fabric, not larger than 44" tall by 90" wide, or 3.75'x 7.5'. Many presenters create their poster in PowerPoint at the maximum PPT width of 52" wide x 44" tall or create their poster in a design program like InDesign or Photoshop that allows for custom sizes.
Print it: A full-service Fed Ex print shop is on site. Utilizing this shop will save you shipping costs. More information on this will be forthcoming. If you choose to use a different print shop, almost any print shop (i.e. the university printer, a local business, Fed-Ex, or MakeSigns.com) should be able to print your poster. Some will offer shipping directly to the hotel, while others will require you to check the poster as luggage on your flight or make separate shipping arrangements.
Hang it: A poster board and table for materials are provided by the SNTI committee. Push pins and other equipment to hang your poster are also provided by the SNTI committee.
Ship it: See the "shipping" section of this website for important information about shipping your poster to the hotel if you're unable to bring it during your travels.
E-Poster
Create it: A single PPT slide or PDF of your poster.
Submit it: E-posters must be submitted by April 3rd, 2024. Additional details will be sent to accepted poster presenters and posted directly below.
Display it: E-posters will be posted and publicly available on the SNTI event website both before and after the conference.
60-minute Content Sessions
Proposal Strands and Topics
Each strand has two to three topics that the 2024 SNTI planning committee has prioritized as key learning areas. Each strand also has at least one open topic. Submissions can address a variety of topics that correspond with the strand’s theme.
START Best Practices (START Team members only)
Highlighting START service best practices
- Coaching Caregivers
- START Crisis Response
- Clinical Education Teams (CETs)
- Open Topic
START Foundations (START Team members only)
Exploring the application of core foundational approaches and guiding principles of the START model
- Whole Person Conceptualization
- Cultural & Linguistic Competency
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Open Topic
Skills Workshops (Open call for proposals)
Providing practical, experiential skill-based instruction
- Expressive Therapies
- Skills System for Emotion Regulation (Julie Brown)
- Open Topic
Systemic Engagement (Open call for proposals)
Corresponds with the 2024 theme; highlights best practices and innovations in systemic engagement
- Navigating and Resolving Conflict
- Relationships: How to form them, build them, and sustain them
- Engaging the system of care – including doctors
- Open Topic
Inclusive Practices (Open call for proposals)
To submit within this strand, you must demonstrate content that centers the lived experience perspective. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways. If you are submitting on behalf of someone with lived experience, you must have acquired their permission/agreement to present either in-person or by representing their voice and perspective in an alternate format such as a pre-recorded video or attending via Zoom. This is the only content strand where a hybrid presentation approach will be supported.
- Open topic
- Open topic
- Open topic
- Open topic
60-minute Lunch and Learn
We will be offering two to three concurrent 60-minute Lunch & Learn Sessions on Wednesday, May 8. These are roundtable discussions. No PowerPoint presentations or lectures are required. You will be required to submit a topic and outline your proposal for participant engagement.
Continuing Education
All CE/CME credit will be awarded through the eventScribe app.
Registered attendees should check their email for instructions on how to access the app.
Medical Professionals:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Dartmouth Health and The National Center for START Services®. Dartmouth Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dartmouth Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Learners: All other learners may claim CME-designated participation credit. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of CME-designated participation credit for programs certified for credit by organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Education.
New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA)
This program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA) and National Center for START Services®, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886725464-2138) for 11 continuing education contact hours.
National Board for Certified Counselors
2024 START National Training Institute has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Sessions approved for NBCC credit are clearly identified. National Center for START Services® - Institute on Disability is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4547.
Schedule
This event has passed but the print schedule is still available.
Please note: all times given are in Eastern Time (ET) which is the time zone of this event.
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3:00-5:30pm |
Registration Open |
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4:00-11:55pm |
Loews Philadelphia Hotel Room Check-in
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8:00am-5:00pm |
Registration Open |
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8:00am-9:00am |
Breakfast & Networking |
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9:00am-9:15am |
Welcome & General Announcements |
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9:15am-9:45am |
Opening Remarks Kristen Ahrens, Deputy Secretary for Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) within the Department of Human Services Brandon McLaren, National Business Development Specialist, Resources for Human Development (RHD) Kelly Nye-Lengerman, PhD, MSW, Director, Institute on Disability |
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9:45am-10:15am |
START State of the Union Karen Weigle, PhD, NCSS Associate Director |
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10:15am-10:30am |
Movement Break |
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10:30am-12:00pm |
Gardner Award/Keynote Gardner Award Winner Q&A - Being the Change: Cultivating Hope, Empowerment, Resilience, and Optimism Dan Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP, psychologist, writer, & professor. Academic Director & Core Faculty, Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University |
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12:00pm-1:30pm |
Lunch & Poster Walk Enjoy lunch (provided) and take a moment to peruse the Research Posters on display in the Commonwealth hallway. Using your app, make note of which poster discussion sessions you want to attend tomorrow!
Book signing in the START Village |
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1:30pm-2:30pm |
Breakout Sessions |
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Foundations |
Clinical Conceptualization: The Key to Understanding and Supporting the Whole Person Jill Hinton, PhD, NCSS Clinical Director |
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Systemic Engagement |
Promising Practices: It Matters to This One Kathy Davis, BS, Manager, Promising Practices |
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Inclusive Practices
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Self-Determination, Dignity of Risk, and Mental Health: A Primer for Clinicians Richard Chapman, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University |
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START Best Practices
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Evidence-Informed Practice: The Validity, Research, and Applicability Kristal Garcia, LMSW, NCSS Lead Project Facilitator David O’Neal, MS, LMHC, Director of IDD Services, Sound Health |
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Skills Workshops
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A US Based Pilot of Beat It, a Behavioral Activation Intervention for People with IDD and Depression Andrea Caoili, LCSW, NCSS Director of Quality Assurance & Research Karen Weigle, PhD, NCSS Associate Director |
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IDD-MH Policy & Systems Change
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IDD-MH Policy & Systems Change Panel I Nikita Weaver, MHS, MA, Behavioral Health Program Management Analyst, PA Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services Laura Deriggi, LSW, MSW, Senior Director, Clinical Consultation, PA Community Behavioral Health/Division of the Department of Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disability Services Kevin Pack, PsyD, MEd, Assistant Director for Clinical Services, PA Intellectual Disability Services Blerina Faruku, DNP, Assistant Director for Whole Person support/Risk Mitigation/START Philadelphia, DBHIDS Stacy Nonnemacher, PhD, Director of Cross System Strategies, NASDDDS Dan Baker, PhD, Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness, Minnesota Department of Human Services/Community Based Services Steve Dahl, MSW, LICSW, MBA, Director of MN DHS Community Support Services |
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2:30pm-2:45pm |
Break |
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2:45pm-3:45pm |
Breakout Sessions |
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Foundations |
The Impact of Physical Health Conditions on Mental Health in Individuals with IDD: Why a Visit to the Doctor is Essential Before Psychiatric Intervention Wendy Aita, PhD, Associate Professor/Co-Director RISN Center, Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Jennifer LeComte, DO, Medical Director, RISN Center, Rowan-Virtua SOM, Rowan University |
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Systemic Engagement |
Contextual Systemic Engagement: Engaging When Systems are in Crisis Pat Osbourn, MA, Associate Director, CDD/NM START Program Director, Center for Development & Disability, University of New Mexico Cynthia King, MD, Medical Director, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Mohammed Murtuza, MD, MPH, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow |
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START Best Practices |
Addressing the IDD Polypharmacy Epidemic Part 1: Causes and Solutions Michael Cummings, MD, Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Caitlin Sestokas, MSW, MAOL, Director, NY Region 1 START/CSIDD Janell Van Cleve, MSEd, CAS, APIC Clinical Director, NYSTART Region 1, 2, and 4 |
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IDD-MH Policy & Systems Change
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IDD-MH Policy & Systems Change Panel II Natalie Stollon, MSW, Director, LEND Community Collaboration and Outreach, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Rachel Byers, MPH, Project Coordinator, Institute on Disability Research, Policy & Practice |
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3:45pm-4:00pm |
Break |
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4:00pm-5:00pm |
Breakout Sessions |
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Foundations |
Trauma Informed Care: A Practical Approach Jill Hinton, PhD, NCSS Clinical Director |
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Systemic Engagement |
Working with Law Enforcement: Where to START? Sara Stanton, MA, NCSS Training Specialist Elisabeth Jackman, MHA, Associate Clinical Director, NC START West |
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Inclusive Practices
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START Telehealth Activation Practices for People with IDD-MH and Their Caregivers Andrea Caoili, LCSW, NCSS Director of Quality Assurance & Research Morgan Futrell, MS, MSW, LCSW, NCSS QA and Research Coordinator Janie Poncelet, MSW, LCSW, NCSS Research Coordinator |
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START Best Practices |
Addressing the IDD Polypharmacy Epidemic Part 2: A Case Study Michael Cummings, MD, Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Caitlin Sestokas, MSW, MAOL, Director, NY Region 1 START/CSIDD Janell Van Cleve, MSEd, CAS, APIC Clinical Director, NYSTART Region 1, 2, and 4 |
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Skills Workshop |
More Tools for Your Toolbox: Applying Emotion Regulation Skills System Alyse Scura, MA, EdM, LMHC, NCSS Project Manager |
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Special Session |
Pap Camp: Addressing Barriers to Reproductive Healthcare Exams in People with IDD Wendy Aita, PhD, Associate Professor/Co-Director RISN Center, Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Jennifer LeComte, DO, Medical Director, RISN Center, Rowan-Virtua SOM, Rowan University |
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5:00pm-5:30pm |
Visit the registration desk to make a plan for Tuesday’s group outings! |
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8:00am-5:00pm |
Registration and CE Information Desk Open |
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8:00am-8:30am |
Continental Breakfast Available |
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8:30am-9:30am |
Breakfast Sessions |
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Session 1 |
Medical Directors Practice Group
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Session 2 |
Clinical Directors Jill Hinton, PhD, NCSS Clinical Director |
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Session 3 |
Program Directors Jillaine Baker, MTS, MSW, LCSW, NCSS Associate Director of Quality Assurance Alyce Benson, MSW, LCSW, NCSS Associate Project Facilitator Maya Hu-Morabito, MA, NCSS Program Development Lead |
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Session 4 |
Clinical Team Leaders Felicia Bates, MPH, NCSS Project Manager Ginny Reding, MS, LPC, LMFT Quality Assurance/SIRS Specialist |
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Session 5 |
How to Be the Cool Kid at Recess (Children’s Special Topic Practice Group) Jenee Lewis-Walker, PsyD, NCSS Director of Child Mental Health Services Michelle LaFont, MEd, Coordinator, NM START Felicia Nevarez, MEd, NM START Clinical Team Lead |
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Session 6 |
Therapeutic Supports (RC/Thera Coaching) Anne LaForce, MA, LPA, NCSS Director of Therapeutic Coaching |
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Session 7 |
So You Want to Develop a START Program… Karen Weigle, PhD, NCSS Associate Director |
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Session 8 |
Open Networking |
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9:30am-9:45am |
Break |
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9:45am-10:00am |
Daily Welcome/General Announcements |
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10:00am-11:30am |
Plenary Panel |
Systems Change Through Systemic Resilience Panel Moderator/Resilience Expert: Karyn Harvey, PhD, Director of Programs and Development, Park Ave Group Systemic Leadership: Jill Pettinger MS, PhD, Deputy Commissioner, NYS OPWDD |
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11:30am-12:00pm |
Break in Hallway- Visit the START Village |
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12:00pm-1:30pm |
START Awards Luncheon (w/START Trivia) |
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1:30pm-2:30pm |
Plenary |
START Research Panel: Progress and Project Updates from 2023-2024 Andrea Caoili, LCSW, NCSS Director of Quality Assurance & Research Ann Klein, MA, NCSS Director of Evaluation and Outcomes Luke Kalb, PhD, Chair, National Research Consortium in IDD-MH, Assistant Professor, Kennedy Krieger Institute Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Micah Peace Urquilla, BA, NCSS Research and Training Assistant |
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2:30pm-2:45pm |
Movement Break |
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2:45pm-3:45pm |
Poster Discussion Session 1 |
Commonwealth A:
Commonwealth B:
Emaya Anbalagan, MD, Medical Director, CA START San Andreas, CA START East Bay
Mindy Jurgen, Certified START Coordinator, NH START
Commonwealth C:
Alyssa Smith MS, OTR/L, PhD Student, University of Vermont
Commonwealth D:
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3:45pm-4:45pm |
Poster Discussion Session 1 |
Commonwealth A:
Commonwealth B:
Emaya Anbalagan, MD, Medical Director, CA START San Andreas, CA START East Bay
Mindy Jurgen, Certified START Coordinator, NH START
Commonwealth C:
2. CA START – Golden Gate Alyssa Smith MS, OTR/L, PhD Student, University of Vermont
Commonwealth D:
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4:30pm-5:30pm MD-Only Session |
Empowering Care: Essential Resources, Tools, Strategies for Physicians in MH IDD Jennifer McLaren, MD, NCSS Chief Medical Advisor |
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| 6:00pm |
Evening Outings 6:40 Baseball game 6:30 or 8:00 Philly bus sightseeing 7:30 Ghost tour |
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8:00am-3:00pm |
Registration and Information Desk Open |
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8:00am-8:30am |
Continental Breakfast Available in Pre-function |
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8:30am-8:45am |
Daily Welcome/General Announcements |
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8:45am-9:30am |
START Poster Awards & START Village Spirit Awards |
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9:30am-10:30am |
Keynote Andy Arias, National Policy Advisor, DEIA SME, Georgetown University |
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10:30am-10:45am |
Break |
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10:45am-11:45am |
Breakout Sessions |
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Foundations |
Promoting Resilience and Avoiding Toxic Positivity Jillaine Baker, MTS, MSW, LCSW, NCSS Associate Director of Quality Assurance Morgan Futrell, MS, MSW, LCSW, NCSS Quality Assurance Research Coordinator Micah Peace Urquilla, BA, NCSS Research and Training Associate |
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Systemic Engagement |
Empowering START Teams to Navigate the Educational System for Crisis Planning and Intervention Felicia Nevarez, M.Ed. NM START Clinical Team Lead, University of New Mexico, Center for Development and Disability Tiffany Otero, Ph.D., BCBA Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor, NM START Michelle Lafont, M.ED., Coordinator, NM START |
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Inclusive Practices
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More Than Words: Language as a Tool for Social Change Kelly Nye-Lengerman, PhD, Director, Institute on disability, University of New Hampshire Shawn Aleong, Student Researcher, Institute n Disability, Temple University Elizabeth Grosso, MSW, NCSS Director of Training and Professional Development, IOD UCEDD Training Director, CHHS Equity & Diversity Fellow, University of New Hampshire |
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START Best Practices |
Caregiver Coaching: A Proven Practice for Supporting People With IDD-MH Anne LaForce, MA, LPA, NCSS Director of Therapeutic Coaching Maggie Robbins, RDT, Clinical Director NC START Central Christy Prophete, MFT, STC Team Leader, NC START West |
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Skills Workshop |
Positive-Interactive-Behavioral Therapy (P-IBT): Positive Group Psychotherapy for People with IDD-MH Dan Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP, psychologist, writer, & professor. Academic Director & Core Faculty, Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University |
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11:45am-12:00pm |
Wrap- up Break, Ensure all Session Codes are Recorded, etc. |
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12:00pm-12:30pm |
Lunch (Provided)- Grab your lunch and head to a lunch and learn session of your choosing |
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12:30pm-1:30pm |
Lunch and Learn Sessions |
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Session 1 |
Poster Perspectives: A Round Table Discussion on Research Presentation and Design Ann Klein, MA, NCSS Director of Outcomes and Evaluation |
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Session 2 |
Is your Board Bored? Maya Hu-Morabito, MA, NCSS Program Development Lead Yenifer Gallegos-Meija, MSW, Director, Central Valley START |
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Session 3 |
The Art of Facilitation Elizabeth Grosso, MSW, NCSS Director of Training and Professional Development, IOD UCEDD Training Director, CHHS Equity & Diversity Fellow, University of New Hampshire Alyse Scura, MA, EdM, LMHC, NCSS Project Manager |
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Session 4 |
Navigating Mental Health and IDD: A Doc-to-Doc Dialogue Jennifer McLaren, MD, NCSS Chief Medical Advisor |
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Session 5 |
Extending the Reach of Therapeutic Groups: Making an Impact on Staff, the Clinical Team, Center Guests, and the Community Barb Drotos, MSW, LICSW, NH START Clinical Director Michelle (Shelley) Marulla, BA, Program Manager, NH START Resource Center |
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Session 6 |
The R in Team: Strategies to build and nurture relationships within your team to increase resiliency and retention Michele Bagby, MA, LBS, BCBA, TN START Statewide Director, TN Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities |
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1:30pm-1:45pm |
Movement Break |
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1:45pm-3:00pm |
Closing Plenary: Bringing Systemic Resilience Full Circle Dan Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP, psychologist, writer, & professor. Academic Director & Core Faculty, Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University Jill Hinton, PhD, NCSS Clinical Director |
Awards
Each year NCSS recognizes excellence across the START Network during an Awards Ceremony at the SNTI. Award categories include:
William I. Gardner Award
The William I. Gardner Award is the highest honor given by the National Center for START ServicesTM. The award recognizes leaders whose contributions to the field have significantly improved the lives of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health.
START Awards
- START Team Leadership Award
- START Team Member Award
- START Therapeutic Coaching Award
- Janel Burroughs Resource Center Award
- START Network Partner Award - Adult Services
- START Network Partner Award - Children's Services
- Care Coordination/Case Management/Service Coordination Award
- Special Recognition Awards
Research Posters
Physical Poster
Create it: Print on heavy duty paper or fabric, not larger than 44" tall by 90" wide, or 3.75'x 7.5'. Many presenters create their poster in PowerPoint at the maximum PPT width of 52" wide x 44" tall or create their poster in a design program like InDesign or Photoshop that allows for custom sizes.
Print it: A full-service Fed Ex print shop is on site. Utilizing this shop will save you shipping costs but is not required. You are encouraged to submit your poster for print no later than April 29th, 2024 to ensure it is ready for the event. Here is the website to submit your order. If you would like to print your poster at the maximum size (44’’ by 90’’), which is not required, a form is available for this specialized order.
If you choose to use a different print shop, almost any print shop (i.e. the university printer, a local business, Fed-Ex, or MakeSigns.com) should be able to print your poster. Some will offer shipping directly to the hotel, if not you may need to check the poster as luggage on your flight or make separate shipping arrangements (see below).
Hang it: A poster display is provided by the SNTI committee. Push pins and other equipment to hang your poster are also provided by the SNTI committee. Tables will be available for supplemental materials during the poster breakout sessions. If you’d like to request a table for your display throughout SNTI for supplemental materials, please email sara.stanton@unh.edu.
Ship it: Posters and other items can be shipped directly to the Loews Philadelphia Hotel ahead of SNTI. Shipped items will be held for up to one (1) month. Attendees are encouraged to utilize the following format when shipping items to the hotel:
Event: START National Training Institute (SNTI)
ATTN: [Your Name]
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia PA 19107
Poster Presentations
Set up: You should plan to set up your poster on Monday May 6th, 2024. You can set your poster up from 8:30-9:00am or 10:15-10:30am. All posters must be set up no later than 12:00pm.
Presentation: You will present your poster twice on Tuesday May 7th, 2024. Session 1 is 2:45pm-3:45pm and Session 2 is 3:45pm-4:45pm. The session will be introduced by a moderator, poster authors will be asked to provide a very brief introduction of their poster (5 minutes maximum), and then attendees will be free to move about the room to review posters and engage in dialogue for the remainder of the session.
Poster Awards: Poster award winners will be announced on Wednesday May 8th, 2024 from 8:45am-9:30am. The 1st place winner will be invited for a paid speaking opportunity during the 2024/2025 National Online Training Series (NOTS).
Break down: Poster presenters are encouraged to collect their posters on Wednesday May 8th, 2024 from 10:30-10:45am or 11:45am-12:00pm. All posters must be collected no later than 1:30pm.
New for 2024: The START Village
Building Resilience Through Systemic Collaboration: It Takes a Village
What is the START Village?
A standing installment in the common area of the 2024 SNTI event space where attendees can learn about the breadth and scope of the national START network. This will build community (our village) around our shared commitment to improving the wellbeing of people with IDD-MH.
Why is sharing information about my program/organization important?
The START Network represents a diverse array of individuals, families, professionals, programs, and organizations who all share a common mission: to improve the wellbeing of people with IDD-MH and their families. The START Village is an opportunity to simultaneously embrace what connects us and what sets us apart. This is an opportunity to shine a light on the unique characteristics and contributions of your program/organization.
What will be featured in the START Village?
- START program profiles from all START programs across the country—learn about each START program’s staff, accomplishments, unique areas of interest/expertise, and contributions to the broader IDD-MH field.
- Interactive SNTI attendee map: A large map of the US will be displayed. Attendees will place a sticker the area they’re from, visualizing our reach. We plan to bring it back each year so we can watch how we continue to build capacity nationwide.
- NCSS Information: START program map, information on NCSS research, training & professional development. NCSS will outline key fidelity-based information so that START programs can focus on what makes them stand out.
- Info tables about programs/projects/organizations of START Network partners- attendees can build connections, get inspired by new ideas, and make plans for future collaborations.
- Vendor/exhibitor tables, including books and art for sale (more on this TBA!)
I’d like to table in the 2024 SNTI START Village. Who do I reach out to?
Please email lead START Village Coordinator, Sofia Whitehead at sofia.whitehead@unh.edu.
