Certified Peer Specialists
~Hello from the CPS Training Team,
Here’s an update on upcoming CPS activities.
Final Certificates for past graduates
We’ll be sending out Certificates to all past graduates that haven’t received one yet. We hope to schedule a state house event and/or an alternative celebration at some point, but don’t want to make people wait any longer for their Certificates. So keep an eye out…they’re on their way over the next month or two.
Forums and Survey Questionnaires
Two and ½ years ago, many more CPS positions became funded in Massachusetts. We will be reaching out to people that are working as CPSs, CPS supervisors and others to find out how well the CPS course prepares people for their work, and what tasks CPSs are being asked to do once they get jobs. We’ll be doing forums and sending out questionnaires to get input about what works and what can be improved in the CPS class.
CPS Course Modifications
In addition to looking at the CPS class in relation to CPS positions, we’ll also be continuing making changes to the training to widen accessibility by different cultural groups, people who speak English as a second language, people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and young adults.
CPS Class
We will be holding a pilot CPS class in late Spring. The class format will be different from past years. It will be held over 5 weeks with three 3-day blocks every other week. We’ll be posting the dates, location and application materials in early February
Tutoring
Tutoring is available for people who did not pass their exam during the first or second opportunity. Several tutoring activities are available:
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KICK OFF SESSION – Feb 4, 2012, 1-3 pm at Advocates (1881 Worcester Road, Framingham). This is an opportunity to meet together, learn about study strategies, set up study plans and get back into the materials from class. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, YOU MUST RSVP BY WED. FEB 1 BY EMAILING TO cps@transformation-center.org. This session will only be held if there is enough interest.
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Telephone Tutoring Sessions:
Telephone sessions will occur on Tuesday, February 7th, 21st, 28th and March 6th @ 7:00 pm. The call in number: 1 661 673-8600 access code 505400# (this could be a long distance call – if that is the case for you please email and we will get you on the call a different way!).
One-to-One Tutoring
We offer 2 hours of 1-to-1 tutoring with CPS Training Tutors. This will be arranged during the kick-off session or email a request to cps@transformation-center.org between February 6th – 10th and someone will contact you.
Retesting
The next retesting sessions will be held on the following dates.
3/16 Friday – Advocates, 1881 Worcester Road, Framingham
3/17 Saturday – RLC, Holyoke Center, 187 High Street, Holyoke
3/24 Saturday - Advocates, 1881 Worcester Road, Framingham
Doors open at 8:30 am and test starts at 9:00 am. Email us at cps@transformation-center.org to request a testing date.
We look forward to seeing you !!
The CPS Training Team
If you want email notification about the upcoming CPS classes, you can sign up for our Recovery Network Newsletter
Please contact us via email cps@transformation-center.org
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Contact:
Lyn Legere
Certified Peer Specialist Program
The Transformation Center
98 Magazine Street
Roxbury, MA 02118
617-442-4111
Toll Free 1-877-769-7693
lynl@transformation-center.org