April Foundations Training

Our next Foundations ACRE cohort is April 8, 2024 - June 28, 2024. This 12-week course is geared to employment specialists in their first or second year of working in the field. The content will provide foundational knowledge on Indiana specific resources, opportunities, and information about the employment services model. The fundamental employment services content reviewed includes Supported Employment, Customized Employment, Discovery, Job Development, Workplace Supports, Job-site Training, Assistive Technology, and Long-term Support.

After completing the Foundations course, employment specialists will receive a National Certificate in Employment Services from the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE). The deadline to register for our next cohort is March 25, 2024.

Course Logistics:

• Forty-hour course separated into 6 lessons across 12 weeks.

• Each lesson will be available for two weeks, allowing flexibility for the time and pace at which material is reviewed.

• Cost: $56.25

• Upon graduation, a National Certificate in Employment Services is received.

Registration Deadline is March 25, 2024

Sign Up for Program Management Coaching

Free 1:1 training opportunity for employment services program managers. Our coaching network offers virtual coaching from experienced program managers. Our coaching is based on your individual needs. Frequently learners receive coaching on:

• Supervision, organization, management practices

• Program evaluation methods

• Data-drive decision making

• Hiring strategies

You can receive up to 6 hours of coaching at no cost to your organization!

Indiana VR is providing a training refresher on discovery documentation expectations.

During this training learners will:

• Identify updated documentation requirements

• Learn about successful practices in documentation completion

• Apply practices through guided activities

 Join Amanda Ormstedt & Rheonna Snedigar for an interactive online training. Registering to attend one of the following sessions by clicking a link below.

Training Dates:

April 12th 9:30-10:30 am ET Discovery Documentation Refresher #1

April 12th 1:30-2:30 pm ET Discovery Documentation Refresher #2

April 19th 9:30-10:30 am ET Discovery Documentation Refresher #3

Thursday, March 28th from 10-11 AM ET via Zoom

Register below to attend this month’s meeting to learn new information, share resources, and problem-solve issues you are having with your peers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

Next Meeting: March 28th at 10:00 AM Eastern

Delivering Virtual Employment Services

You may need to make some changes to your services when they move online. Learn best practices for virtual discovery, business development and engagement, and supported employment.