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10th Annual Commonwealth of VA CSA Conference

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Welcome

About the Conference:

This year marks the 10th Commonwealth of Virginia’s Annual Children’s Service Act Conference. Please join us October 28-29, 2021 for two days of virtual training, vendor visits, and activities focused on the needs, strengths, and triumphs of Virginia’s CSA network. Highlighting what has taken place over the past year and decade, the conference will equip members of the CSA network with skills, information and tools to continue the great work, embrace new opportunities and boldly meet the challenges and opportunities that lie before us now and in the years to come.

Who Should Plan to Attend Conference

Participants (including State Executive Council, State and Local Advisory Team) can expect to receive information and training that will assist them in achieving the mission and vision of CSA. Workshops are designed for local government representatives responsible for implementation of the CSA. Sessions are designed to meet the specific need of CPMT members (e.g. local government administrators, agency heads, private provider representatives, and parent representatives) FAPT members, and CSA Coordinators.

Agenda – please note that these agendas are subject to change. 

Thursday, October 28, 2021

8:00am  -   8:30am     Sponsor Visits - Scavenger Hunt
8:30am - 8:45am   Welcoming Remarks
8:45am - 10:00am   Keynote Speaker: Dr. De Lacy Davis Activist | Author | Community Leader
10:00am - 10:15am   Break / Sponsor Visits
10:15am - 11:45am   Breakout Session 1 – Participants to choose which presentation to attend.
11:45am - 11:50pm   Closing Remarks
11:50pm - 1:00pm   Sponsor visits - Scavenger Hunt

 

Friday, October 29, 2021

8:00am -   8:30am     Sponsor Visits - Scavenger Hunt
8:30am - 8:35am   Welcoming Remarks
8:35am - 10:05am   Breakout Session 2 - Participants to choose which presentation to attend.
10:05am - 10:20am   Break / Sponsor Visits
10:20am - 11:50am   Breakout Session 3 - Participants to choose which presentation to attend.
11:50am - 12:00am   Closing Remarks
1:00pm - 2:00pm   Sponsor Visits

          

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569421 2021 CSA Conference Program PDF.pdf PDF version of the program for the 10th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Confernece
Session 1 Breakout Presentations

 

   
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System Innovation Maximizing Local CSA Program's Success through Leadership. Defining Core Leadership Ompetencies for CPMT Members, CSA Coordinators and FAPT Members
  Presenters: Kristi Schabo, Jessica Webb, Lesley Abashian
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etID8dJE3o71QFM
  Link to presentation:
2 EBP The World of Evidence-Based Programs (EBPs):  How to Choose & What to Expect!
  Presenters: Kevin Freeman, J. Patrick Slifka, Stephan Stark
  Evaluation link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lk44S14WKsNRhI
  Link to presentation:
3 CSA Basics How do I know?  Eligibility for the Children’s Services Act (CSA) and “Can CSA Pay?”
  Presenter: Carol Wilson 
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MlUvwNxpzsoL8a
  Link to presentation:
4 State Partner An Introduction to the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman
  Presenter: Eric Reynolds 
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1RGwGEm310rsDga
  Link to presentation:
5 Service Innovation A child’s behavior starts with YOU:  Understanding why behavior management is really about the adults
  Presenter: Natalie Elliott Handy
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXrqPiWQQkzdPoO
  Link to presentation:
Session 2 Breakout Presentations
   
1
CSA Basics CSA Program Audits:  Audit Process Improvements (this presentation was in the main room)
  Presenters: Stephanie Bacote, Annette Larkin, Rendell Briggs
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3LbuNeY7A0jHgiy
  Link to presentation:
2 EBP The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach:  An EBP for treating SUD among young people
  Presenters: Kathleen Owens, Andrew Peddy
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_82eA2V6HCsrbcNM
  Link to presentation:
  Are you interested in participating in an A-CRA training? Fill out this google survey or email Katy at owenskaty@gmail.com.
3 EBP Cultivating Leadership & Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices
  Presenters: Caryn Ward, Oscar Fleming, Sophia Farmer
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vOm4JC6yYTzJoW
  Link to presentation:
4 STARS: How two local Departments and a non-profit developed a best-practice, specialized foster care program
  Presenters: Valerie Koeppel, Chante Smith, Kristin Rickman, Grace McCown, Tasha Hupp, Benjamin S. Jones
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8O9mwdgZrO7pJ4
  Link to presentation:
5 Family Support Partners in Community Services Boards
  Presenters: Cory Will, Sinae Choi, Carla Oliver, Pam Fisher, Cristy Corbin, Taisha Chavez
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rKHybVGKgUDgxg
  Link to presentation:
6 Hanover CSA Review Committee:  Continuous Quality Improvement and State and Local Partnership
  Presenters: Julie Dubee, Jim Taylor, Jacob Sumner, Anna Antell
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOwuhMGZYgN7NJk
  Link to presentation:
Session 3 Breakout Presentations
   
1
Innovative Strategies for Sustainability and Scalability for Local CSA System of Care (this presentation was in the main room)
  Presenters: Janet Bessmer, Sarah Young, Jeanne Veraska, Patricia Arriaza
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kr5HIl3isFpAlE
  Link to presentation:
2 Why Is This Happening?  Behavior and Its Functions—Understanding Behavior in Order to Rise Together
  Presenter: Ashley Bowman
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1G4kmOW4r3iX5T8
  Link to presentation:
3 Effective Tools for Sustaining and Maintaining High Fidelity Wraparound:  Lessons Learned and Celebrations from the MPNNCSB HFW Team
  Presenter: Karen Grabowski
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4EpJeHjXeBVIyy
  Link to presentation:
4 VADJJ Implementation of the Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEPTM)—A Validated, Data-Driven Tool for Evaluating Services Provided to Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth
  Presenter: Gabrielle Chapman, Andrea McMahon
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2SGUsmcq3F399I
  Link to presentation:
5 From One Problem to the Next:  Building Innovation Culture in a Compliance-Driven Industry
  Presenters: Amanda Noell Stanley, Kate Means
  Evaluation Link https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BlLV0CfRURQ2aO
  Link to presentation:
  Link to Innovation Resources
  Link to Workplace Innovation Practices

The 10th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Conference will be presented via Zoom. If you do not already have a Zoom account, go to https:/zoom.us. Select “SIGN UP, IT’S FREE” in the top right corner of your screen and follow the prompts to create your account. Your attendance will be verified by the name and email address in your Zoom profile; please use the same information you used when registering for this event.

If you already have a Zoom account, please check to make sure that you have the latest version of Zoom on your device. Click here to learn how to update your Zoom version.

If you need additional information prior to the event or for assistance during the event, please contact Lisa Roland at lroland@vt.edu .

This conference relies on the generous support of our CSA community and our sponsors play an important part. Even in a virtual environment you will find valuable opportunities to interact with our CSA Community. This year our virtual conference will feature zoom rooms in which sponsors can present to and talk with conference participants. There will be dedicated time slots for sponsor visits at the beginning and end of each day, as well as during scheduled breaks. 

Visionary Sponsor

Here is the video for our Visionary Sponsor - Anthem

 

Impact  Sponsors

Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - Dominion Care

Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - Konnect

Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - National Counseling Group

Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - North Star Academy

Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - Rivermont, A New Story School

Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - Three Rivers Treatment Center

Here is a video from our Impact Sponsor - United Methodist Family Services

 

Community Sponsors

Here is link to a brochure from Encircle

Here is a link to a brochure from Virginia Homes for Boys and Girls

Registration is closed for this conference!

Cancellation Policy: Another person may be substituted at any time for this program. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. In the unlikely event that this program is canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

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569421 2021 CSA Conference Program PDF.pdf

Please contact Liz Fillman, Assistant Director Virginia Tech Richmond Center, at lfillman@vt.edu if you have questions.