Course Registration
** SPRING 2025 CLASS OFFERINGS **
REGISTRATION BEGINS NOV. 1, 2024
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST COURSES
Disability, Diversity, and Society (RSS1) Online
This 9-week introductory course (January 13- March 16, 2025) benefits individuals working in the public sector that may interact with people who have disabilities, as well as employees of community programs serving individuals with disabilities. This class will explore the dynamics of societal views of disability, as a part of human diversity, and the inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday life. The relationships between societal institutions and the needs of persons with disabilities are examined in light of both historical and contemporary trends. An understanding of the factors impacting quality of life for individuals with disabilities are achieved through student interviews and observations conducted in community and social settings. Students will gain understanding of the San Diego Regional Center Residential Vendorization Process, and have opportunity to begin preparation of thier Residential Vendorization Application.
This course satisfies requirements for Part I of the San Diego Regional Center’s Residential Specialist Certificate.
NOTE: This is a college-level course. Participants should expect to devote 4-10 hours per week to course work.
Mode of Instruction: Online
Course Dates: January 13- March 16, 2025
Course Cost: $350.00
Payment/Refund and Cancellation Policy: Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Page for our policies.
GROUP RATES may be available.
Contact Dr. Janice Melroy: janice.melroy@gcccd.edu with any questions about Disability Support Services Program (registration, certificates, rates, etc.)
Contact Instructor Dr. Janice Melroy: janice.melroy@gcccd.edu with questions specific to this course.
** Additional Information: As a Corporate College student, I understand and consent for Grossmont-Cuyamaca Corporate
College to use my image for marketing/advertising purposes, including but not limited
to including such image in flyers or other marketing tools and on the Corporate College
Website.
I further understand that If I do not wish to give consent, I will notify Corporate College in writing prior to the start of each course.
Disability, Diversity, and Society (RSS1) Hybrid
This 9-week HYBRID introductory course with in person meetings (January 13- March 16, 2025) benefits individuals working in the public sector that may interact with people who have disabilities, as well as employees of community programs serving individuals with disabilities. This class will explore the dynamics of societal views of disability, as a part of human diversity, and the inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday life. The relationships between societal institutions and the needs of persons with disabilities are examined in light of both historical and contemporary trends. An understanding of the factors impacting quality of life for individuals with disabilities are achieved through student interviews and observations conducted in community and social settings. Students will gain understanding of the San Diego Regional Center Residential Vendorization Process, and have opportunity to begin preparation of thier Residential Vendorization Application.
This course satisfies requirements for Part I of the San Diego Regional Center’s Residential Specialist Certificate.
NOTE: This is a college-level course. Participants should
expect to devote 4-10 hours per week to course work.
Mode of Instruction: HYBRID; online course with 3 On Campus meetings TBD
Course Dates: January 13- March 16, 2025
Course Cost: $350.00
Student Parking: for the 2024-25 school year, students do NOT need to purchase permits and will not be ticketed AS LONG AS they park in a student parking space (unmarked space between two white lines).
Payment/Refund and Cancellation Policy: Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Page for our policies.
GROUP RATES may be available.
Contact Dr. Janice Melroy: janice.melroy@gcccd.edu with any questions about Disability Support Services Program (registration, certificates, rates, etc.)
Contact Instructor Thomas Carr, MS: thomas_carr@gcccd.edu with questions specific to this course.
** Additional Information: As a Corporate College student, I understand and consent for Grossmont-Cuyamaca Corporate
College to use my image for marketing/advertising purposes, including but not limited
to including such image in flyers or other marketing tools and on the Corporate College
Website.
I further understand that If I do not wish to give consent, I will notify Corporate College in writing prior to the start of each course.
Techniques and Practices for the Disability Support Specialist (RSS2)
This 8-week course (February 3- March 29, 2025) benefits paraprofessionals working in an environment where you may interact and or support someone with a physical, intellectual and/or developmental disability. This course will explore the necessary technical knowledge to support social skills and integration, adaptation, self-dependence, health, safety, nutrition, recreation, leisure and communication for persons with disabilities. Topics covered include behavior management, functional skills, infection control, individual program planning and implementation and independent living.
This course satisfies requirements for Part II of the San Diego Regional Center’s Residential Specialist Certificate.
Prerequisite: RSS1 must be taken prior or at the same time as RSS2.
Mode of Instruction: Online
NOTE: This is an online college-level course. Participants should expect to devote 4-10 hours per week to course work.
Course Dates: February 3- March 29, 2025
Course Cost: $325.00
Payment/Refund and Cancellation Policy: Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Page for our policies.
GROUP RATES may be available.
Contact Dr. Janice Melroy: janice.melroy@gcccd.edu with any questions about Disability Support Services Program (registration, certificates, rates, etc.)
Contact Instructor Deborah Serban-Lawler, MS: deborah_serban-lawle@gcccd.edu with questions specific to this course.
** Additional Information: As a Corporate College student, I understand and consent for Grossmont-Cuyamaca Corporate
College to use my image for marketing/advertising purposes, including but not limited
to including such image in flyers or other marketing tools and on the Corporate College
Website.
I further understand that If I do not wish to give consent, I will notify Corporate College in writing prior to the start of each course.
Techniques and Practices for the Disability Support Specialist (RSS2)
This 8-week course (February 3- March 29, 2025) benefits paraprofessionals working in an environment where you may interact and or support someone with a physical, intellectual and/or developmental disability. This course will explore the necessary technical knowledge to support social skills and integration, adaptation, self-dependence, health, safety, nutrition, recreation, leisure and communication for persons with disabilities. Topics covered include behavior management, functional skills, infection control, individual program planning and implementation and independent living.
This course satisfies requirements for Part II of the San Diego Regional Center’s Residential Specialist Certificate.
Prerequisite: RSS1 must be taken prior or at the same time as RSS2.
Mode of Instruction: Online
NOTE: This is an online college-level course. Participants should expect to devote 4-10 hours per week to course work.
Course Dates: February 3- March 29, 2025
Course Cost: $325.00
Payment/Refund and Cancellation Policy: Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Page for our policies.
GROUP RATES may be available.
Contact Dr. Janice Melroy: janice.melroy@gcccd.edu with any questions about Disability Support Services Program (registration, certificates, rates, etc.)
Contact Instructor Thomas Carr, MS: thomas_carr@gcccd.edu with questions specific to this course.
** Additional Information: As a Corporate College student, I understand and consent for Grossmont-Cuyamaca Corporate
College to use my image for marketing/advertising purposes, including but not limited
to including such image in flyers or other marketing tools and on the Corporate College
Website.
I further understand that If I do not wish to give consent, I will notify Corporate College in writing prior to the start of each course.
Positive Behavior Supports (RSS3)
(Prerequisite: RSS1)
This 12-week (March 3- June 2, 2025) course benefits anyone who interacts with individuals who exhibit challenging behavior(s). It is primarily offered for administrators, managers, and residential specialists working in group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. Course topics will view behavior as communication and emphasize behavior support rather than behavior management. Positive behavior support plans are written and analyzed as part of the course using person-centered planning and a collaborative, team approach. Students are given the opportunity to practice their skills in data collection methods and to develop summary statements. Strategies in teaching replacement skills are taught. Assaultive behaviors are discussed with consideration given to ethical issues in interventions. How the criminal justice system deals with individuals with disabilities are explored and analyzed. Medical issues that affect one’s behaviors are also discussed. The goal of positive behavior support is to teach individuals the skills they need to improve their quality of life.
This course meets San Diego Regional Center’s requirements for professionals who are currently administering, or are interested in opening a level 3 or 4 home.
Prerequisite: RSS1 must be taken prior or at the same time as RSS3.
NOTE: This is a college-level course. Participants should expect to devote 4-10 hours per week to course work.
Mode of Instruction: Online
Course Dates: March 3- June 2, 2025
There will be a one week Spring Break from Monday March 31- Sunday April 6, 2025
Course Cost: $325.00
Payment/Refund and Cancellation Policy: Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Page for our policies.
GROUP RATES may be available.
Contact Dr. Janice Melroy: janice.melroy@gcccd.edu with any questions about Disability Support Services Program (registration, certificates, rates, etc.)
Contact Instructor Dr. Janice Melroy: janice.melroy@gcccd.edu with questions specific to this course.
** Additional Information: As a Corporate College student, I understand and consent for Grossmont-Cuyamaca Corporate
College to use my image for marketing/advertising purposes, including but not limited
to including such image in flyers or other marketing tools and on the Corporate College
Website.
I further understand that If I do not wish to give consent, I will notify Corporate College in writing prior to the start of each course.
Fall 2024 Workshops
In this 4 part 12 hour series (4 evenings, 3 hours each evening) ONLINE Workshop, you will learn earn how to prepare your Program Design for submission to San Diego Regional Center as part of your Vendor Application Package. The information provided in this workshop complies with Home and Community Based Services Final Regulations. You will have time to begin writing your program design before you leave the workshop!
Location: Online via ZOOM
Dates: Tues. 11/12, Thurs 11/14, Tues 11/19, and Thurs 11/21
Cost: $200.00
Payment/Refund and Cancellation Policy: Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Page for our policies.
Contact Dr. Janice Melroy: janice.melroy@gcccd.edu with any questions about this workshop (registration, rates, etc.)
** Additional Information: As a Corporate College student, I understand and consent for Grossmont-Cuyamaca Corporate
College to use my image for marketing/advertising purposes, including but not limited
to including such image in flyers or other marketing tools and on the Corporate College
Website.
I further understand that If I do not wish to give consent, I will notify Corporate College in writing prior to the start of each course.