IFTA SDP Training Session Registration Form

IFTA SDP Training Session Registration Form
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in IFTA’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) Training Sessions.

These virtual sessions are here to help you better understand SDP, ask questions, and feel more confident. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and cover important topics like your role in SDP, your support team, person-centered planning, spending plans, FMS, staffing, rights, and renewals.

Please complete this form so we can:
- register you for the right session
- understand what topics are most important to you
- and see what you already know before the session starts
Instructions
- Please answer all required questions.
- If you are filling this out for someone else, answer as best you can.
- The rating questions are a short before-session knowledge check.
- This form should take about 5–7 minutes.
- You must complete a Zoom registration for each session.
Need help filling out this form? Just say Hi to the AI assistant to get started. The AI assistant can support you in your preferred language using the chat feature only, the voice support is only offered in English at this time.

En Español

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Sponsored by:Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) Self-Determination Program Local Advisory Committee sdp@cvrc.org

In collaboration with: The Independent Facilitator Training Academy (IFTA)www.iftrainingacademy.com
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email
  example@example.com
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Preferred Language
- Please share any other languages spoken at home.
- City
- County
- What best describes you?
  
  Other
- Are you or your family member an individuals receiving Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) services? If not, please share what Regional Center is in your area in the next question.
- Which regional center are you associated with?
- The next few questions help us understand who we are reaching through this project. The project requires participant demographic reporting, including age, ethnicity, location, language, service methods, and outcomes. These questions help us improve outreach and track equity in SDP supports.
- Age group of the SDP participant
- Your Race or Ethnicity
  
  Other
- Do you live in a small community far from services?
- You are welcome to join one or all sessions. Please tell us which session are you registering for?
- Are you currently enrolled in the Self-Determination Program?
- If you are enrolled in SDP, how long have you been in the program?
- If you are not yet enrolled in SDP, where are you right now?
- Who is currently supporting you on your SDP journey?
  
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- What has been the most challenging for you in SDP so far?
  
  Other
- What barriers have made SDP harder for you or your family?
  
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- Please rate how well you understand each topic below before attending the session.
  
  Use this scale:
  1 = Very low understanding
  5 = Very strong understanding
  
  There are no right or wrong answers. This helps us identify knowledge gaps and improve future trainings. This training series specifically tracks topics, frequent questions, and knowledge gaps over time.
- Your role in SDP: How well do you understand your responsibilities after enrolling in SDP?
  
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- SDP Team Roles: How well do you understand the different roles of the IF, FMS, Service Coordinator, and Circle of Support?
  
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- Person-Centered Planning: How well do you understand how a PCP should guide services and supports?
  
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- Budget and Spending Plan: How well do you understand your budget, spending plan, and how services connect to goals?
  
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- Service Categories: How well do you understand how to place services in the correct SDP categories?
  
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- FMS Models: How well do you understand the different FMS models and how they work?
  
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- Hiring and Staffing: How well do you understand how to hire, manage, and keep support staff?
  
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- Rights and Advocacy: How well do you understand your rights and how to solve problems or advocate for yourself in SDP?
  
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- Renewals and Long-Term Success: How well do you understand how to prepare for renewals, PCP meetings, and future SDP changes?
  
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- I consent to receive follow-up communications (i.e. scheduling, materials, surveys). The communication is for the workshop only, no spam messages will be sent after the workshop is completed. Email communication is required in order for us to send the registration details, zoom links, and workshop updates.
- I understand that information about attendance, language, satisfaction, and what I learned will be collected and shared with CVRC/SDLAC. My name and other personal information will not be shared or made public.
- How did you hear about these workshops?
  
  Other
- Did you use the AI assistant to complete this form?
- Do you have any additional questions or comments?
- Thank you for completing your registration.
  
  Your information has been received by IFTA.
  
  What happens next:
  - We will review your registration and reserve your spot in the selected session.
  - You will receive session details by email including the date, time, and access information for the virtual training.
  - After the session, you may receive a short follow-up survey using some of the same topic questions so we can measure learning, participant satisfaction, and future support needs.
  - Your responses will help IFTA improve trainings, identify common barriers, and support project reporting on participant needs, outcomes, and service trends.
  This session will not be recorded and is intended to be a safe space where you can learn and connect with others who are also participating in SDP through CVRC.
  
  If you have any questions before then, feel free to reach out to us:
  
  The Independent Facilitator Training Academy (IFTA)
  📧 Email: info@iftrainingacademy.com
  📞 Phone: 800-803-0869.
  🌐 Website: www.iftrainingacademy.com
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