IT'S EMPLOYMENT TRAINING & STATE LEARNING COLLABORATIVE

The IT’S EMPLOYMENT training series is designed to support vocational rehabilitation staff and related partners in the supporting improved employment services and outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities who receive services through vocational rehabilitation agencies.

This training series is self-paced, with online training modules that have been developed based on research and promising practices. Each module is equivalent to two hours of learning and CRC credits will be provided. Participants can take just one module, a few or all depending on their professional development needs. A new topic will be offered each month and will be available for one month. Facilitator guides for each course will be available to support group learning and discussions.

These courses are offered free of charge but registrations is required. Registration is now open. Once you register for one module you will be able to access all subsequent modules as they are made available.

 

Upcoming Trainings & Courses

Course: Special Topics in Innovative Best Practices in Employment for People With Intellectual Disabilities [Download the flyer]

REHAB 620—Section 01
Dates:
Mondays, Jan. 22—May 13, 2024 Location: Online
Time: 7:30—9pm EST
Cost: $1,725 (Tuition assistance available)

To Register: Contact Janice McDonald - Janice.McDonald@umb.edu

Registration deadline: January 29, 2024

Course Description: This 3-credit, online, graduate-level course provides students with a comprehensive approach to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and their families/ caregivers. Students will gain knowledge and skills to:

  • identify, explore, and address barriers to employment
  • build collaborative partnerships with people with ID, their family members and caregivers, community providers, and educational providers
  • explore multiple resources, strategies, and pathways to competitive integrated employment for people with ID

Students will examine best practices in serving people with ID through relevant articles, case studies, multimedia resources, and online discussion forums.

Training Series: Supporting Employment Services and Outcomes for People with Intellectual Disabilities [Download the flyer

The IT’S EMPLOYMENT training series is designed to support vocational rehabilitation staff and related partners in supporting improved employment services and outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities who receive services through vocational rehabilitation agencies. This training series offers self-paced, online training modules that have been developed based on research and promising practices. Each module is equivalent to two hours of learning and CRC credits will be provided. Participants can take just one module, a few or all depending on their professional development needs. A new topic will be offered each month and will be available for one month. Facilitator guides for each course will be available to support group learning and discussions. These courses are offered free of charge. Registration is now open. Once you register for one module you will be able to access all subsequent modules as they are made available.

 

 

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