October Foundations Training

Our next Foundations ACRE cohort is October 14, 2024 - December 31, 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 October 6, 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: $100.00

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

Registration Deadline is October 6, 2024

Congratulations to the ACRE Graduates of the April 2024 Cohort!

These graduates completed the Foundations ACRE training that ran from April 2024 to June 2024. Job well done!

Wayne Asselin
Peak Community Services

Misty Ausman
Developmental Services, Inc.

Sarah Biddle
ADEC Inc.

Jessica Bradley
River Valley Resources

Brigitte Bruce
New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc.

Jennifer Cicero
Goodwill Industries

Bethany Elekani
LOGAN Employment Services

Julie Gregg
Child Adult Resource Services

Rhonda Holbrook
Lab Computers

Bonita McPherson
Cardinal Services

Heather Mills
Peak Community Services

Nicholas McAhren
Shares Inc.

Brittney Nichols
New Hope Services

Barbara Pickut
LOGAN Employment Services

Kristen Ruckman
Wabash Center

Lorraine Smith
Wabash Center

Jasmine Wildman
Developmental Services, Inc.

Thursday, September 26th from 11am-12pm ET via Zoom

We are now meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month from 11 am—12pm EST. 
 

Register below to attend this year’s meetings 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: September 26th at 11 am EST

Many career coaches start their positions with limited knowledge of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), the legal requirements, evidence-based practices, and ways to effectively collaborate with parents, families, and educators.

VR Youth Services and PCG-Indiana have developed an exciting NEW and FREE online training available for Pre-ETS Career Coaches and Instructors. Please use the link below to check out the training in INVR Vendor YesLMS to learn the foundational skills essential for providing quality Pre-ETS services. 

Learners will receive a certificate of completion after successfully completing the courses.

Career Coach Foundation: Train-the-Trainer and Community of Practice

PCG will also be offering LIVE, VIRTUAL Train-the-Trainer Sessions to review the curriculum, identify ways to incorporate it into existing trainings, and strategize how you can best support your staff to maximize the course's benefits.

Please visit the Indiana Pre-ETS website using the link below for more information on registering for upcoming Train-the-Trainer sessions and Community of Practice meetings.

Discovery Documentation Refresher

Indiana VR has developed a training refresher on Discovery Documentation expectations. During this training learners:

• Identified updated documentation requirements

• Learned successful practices in documentation completion

• Shared practices through guided discussion

Please use the links below to access the training video and PowerPoint!