Upcoming RUBI Training Opportunity!

OCFS is excited to announce one last offering of RUBI training RUBI is a manualized parent training program developed to decrease challenging behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Developmental Delay. Choose from On-Demand Webinars, ECHO Model, or Live Virtual Training Register by January 29, 2024 RUBI—Research Units in Behavior Intervention OCFS is excited to announce the fourth and final offering of RUBI training at no cost, and participants will be reimbursed for their time in training!

What: RUBI is a manualized parent training program developed to decrease challenging behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or Developmental Delay. Where: You can choose your preference from one of three training options (1) On-Demand Webinars: Four 4-hour pre-recorded webinars covering introductory RUBI training materials. Webinars can be accessed at the Participant’s convenience, with the expectation that viewing of the four 4-hour webinars shall be completed within a 12-week timeframe. Access to the On Demand Webinars would start February 1st, 2024. (2) ECHO

Model: Sixteen live virtual 1-hour meetings every other week covering introductory RUBI training materials. Consists of cohorts of up to 30 participants. Meetings are on Fridays. First meeting is March 8th, 2024. (3) Virtual Training: Two full day, 8-hour trainings covering introductory RUBI materials, scheduled for March 26th and 27th, 2024.

When: Virtual trainings will be held March 26-27, 2024. Webinars will be open February 1st, 2024, and ECHO meetings begin March 8th, 2024.

Who: Direct care providers and supervisors of services to children and families in outpatient, home and community, early education/school-based, residential and/or inpatient settings, as well as managers and directors of early care services, such as Head Start, Child Development Services (CDS) and Special Purpose Private Schools. How: Accepting applications now! Please review additional details Here before completing the application.

Apply here: https://redcap.seattlechildrens.org/surveys/?s=WPDD4NPKJFXXHRHR 

Please direct all questions about RUBI and this training opportunity to Catherine.Gibbs@maine.gov