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Project

ACS CDS Maryland - College of Direct Support

Center:

MN-Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Barb Kleist
[email protected]
612-624-6300

Project Description:

These services will strengthen Maryland's direct support workforce through professional development, competency-based training, and a credentialing system. The Training Policy Framework for DSPs (direct support professionals) from the Maryland Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Administration will be used to develop the statewide platform using DirectCourse's online curricula for community living. Implementing workforce strategies to professionalize Maryland's direct support workforce will address turnover; attract, recruit, and retain qualified talent; and engage and prepare the workforce to deliver high-quality services.

Keyword(s):

None of the above, Direct Support Professionals

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Other

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Another State