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Plan to Placement: Fall Cohort

The Plan to Placement Cohort is a six-session series aimed at enhancing the skills of Supported Employment Providers. Through coaching and mentoring, participants will learn to effectively gather Person-Centered Employment Planning information, helping job seekers secure Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) that matches their skills and needs.This Course Series is now approved for CESP Continuing Education […]

Wise Online Academy (WOA) 100: SIT

Even the most complex tasks, if broken down and taught using the techniques of Systematic Instruction, can be learned and mastered by people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Here is a chance for those who support people with disabilities to learn and practice these powerful techniques, and dramatically enhance their ability to teach people new […]

How to Advocate with Legislators

Come learn the basics of legislative advocacy, with a focus on how you can make the biggest impact. Most of us have felt intimidated by legislators at some point in our advocacy journey. We’re here to give you the tools you need to feel empowered and make a difference! No experience is needed to attend […]

Wise Online Academy (WOA) 100: SIT

Even the most complex tasks, if broken down and taught using the techniques of Systematic Instruction, can be learned and mastered by people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Here is a chance for those who support people with disabilities to learn and practice these powerful techniques, and dramatically enhance their ability to teach people new […]

Job Foundation Community of Practice: Outcome of the Job Foundation Report

In partnership with DDA, Wise hosts a community of practice for those involved in Job Foundation. All transition stakeholders are invited to attend, including employment providers, school representatives, DVR counselors, DDA case managers, county representatives, students, and families. Come learn about the Job Foundation program and help increase employment outcomes for young adults with disabilities […]

Website Portfolio Fall Course

This 12-week online course is designed for educators and employment specialists to learn how to support students or job seekers in creating a website portfolio to market their strengths and skills. More information.

Wise Online Academy (WOA) 100: SIT

Even the most complex tasks, if broken down and taught using the techniques of Systematic Instruction, can be learned and mastered by people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Here is a chance for those who support people with disabilities to learn and practice these powerful techniques, and dramatically enhance their ability to teach people new […]

Supporting Co-Occurring Mental Health and Developmental Disability

Presenter: Laura O'Rourke Behavioral BridgesLaura is the founder and Executive Director of Behavior Bridges. She has a master of science in Special Education, and is both a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Laura has spent much of her time working with individuals across the lifespan who have autism spectrum disorder […]

Wise Online Academy (WOA) 100: SIT

Even the most complex tasks, if broken down and taught using the techniques of Systematic Instruction, can be learned and mastered by people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Here is a chance for those who support people with disabilities to learn and practice these powerful techniques, and dramatically enhance their ability to teach people new […]