Training/Technical Assistance & Best Practices

MEMORANDUM

Date: September 1, 2009

To: All CSA Stakeholders

From: Dawn Howard, Technical Assistance Coordinator

Subject: Organizational Cultural & Linguistic Competency Training

The 2009 Cultural & Linguistic Competency Training will be held on September 30th at the Gay Community Center of Richmond. It is sponsored by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Cultural Competency Steering Committee.
This conference will focus on how the Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS Standards) can be used to develop organizational plans for cultural and linguistic competence in systems of care. This is the first of a series of four training days that will be provided over the course of the next twelve months. These trainings will build upon one another to provide increased learning over time.

For additional conference information visit
http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/2008CLC/documents/cal-200909-CLC-TrainingAgenda.pdf

To complete the registration form visit
http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/2008CLC/documents/cal-200909-CLC-TrainingRegistr.pdf