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Thank you for stopping by the Wise Training calendar. We are currently following the recommendations of governmental officials for in person meetings and gatherings. As a result, all Wise training will be delivered online until it is deemed appropriate by federal and state officials to meet in-person. Please join us online and let’s stay connected!

Events in March 2023

  • Wise Webinar Series: Dual Services

    Wise Webinar Series: Dual Services


    March 1, 2023

    2022-23 Wise Webinar Series

    Dual Services

    Register Now!

    Effective January 1, 2023 eligible clients can use Community Inclusion and DDA Supported Employment services concurrently. We will be discussing what CI services are and providing examples of what the service should look like.

    Rod Duncan

    Carrie Jarvis

    Register Now!

  • Plan to Placement: Winter Cohort

    Plan to Placement: Winter Cohort


    March 7, 2023

    Plan to Placement Cohort Series 

    Join Debra McLean and Chisa O'Quinn over 6 sessions to strengthen a cohort of Supported Employment Providers through coaching/mentoring to skillfully gather Person-Centered Employment Planning information to assist job seekers in obtaining Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) that fits their skills and desired needs.

    This Course Series is now approved for CESP Continuing Education Credits 

    Cohort participants are asked to attend all 6 sessions. Additionally, we will ask that 5 or 6 participants bring a job seeker who they are currently serving to the first two sessions. This series is sponsored for those who live and/or work in King county and the state of Georgia.

    Participants will be actively building their skills and at the end of this project, will be able to:

    • Define and outline steps to gather Person-Centered Employment Plan information, utilize tools created within the cohort for practicum/homework activities
    • Have a toolkit of strategies and resources for Person Centered thinking and Job Development
    • Describe how to utilize Person-Centered information for successful job development 
    • Gather Person-Centered information on at least two job seekers 
    • Develop Job Seeker Employment Resource Tool

    Session Dates

    • January 10, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • January 17, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • February 7, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • February 21, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • March 7, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • March 21, 12:30-2:00pm PDT

    Registration for this series is $750. Wise will follow up with payment information prior to the start of the cohort.

    *This training is sponsored for those that work and/or live in King County and the state of Georgia.

     Session Outline & Synopsis

    The first two sessions of the Plan to Placement Cohort Series will walk participants through a person-centered employment planning process alongside job seekers chosen by participants. The following four sessions will weave in job development techniques for the job seekers who are currently in job development services. During each session, we will reflect on how to apply the techniques to specific steps on behalf of each job seeker. The goal of this process is that job seekers will be close to placement by the end of the series. Participants time in this cohort can be considered part of the job development process.

    Debra McLean

    Debra is passionate about seeing all people obtain employment. She has been intrigued with community building and person centered planning as a way to see individuals with disabilities succeed in jobs that fit them since 1988. She has worked on a number of projects involving people with disabilities and employment. Debra provides training and consultation on employment and person centered planning in Washington and Oregon, and she has taught classes on these topics at Portland State University in the Teacher Education Program and for Highline Community College. She has worked with schools, families, agencies, businesses, and individuals, both in the U.S. and in Australia. Debra holds an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling and Deafness, and she is an enthusiastic walker and family member.

    Chisa O'Quinn

    Chisa O’Quinn is a Social Worker who has traveled with individuals through the worlds of Corrections, Counseling, Disability Services, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse. What sets her apart as a leader and advocate in the field is her ability to creatively seek solutions in difficult situations, as well as her focus on person centered planning strategies. Chisa holds a Masters in Social Work from Portland State University. She has been in the field of Developmental Disabilities since 2003, starting as an Employment Specialist, Supported Employment Program Manager, and Personal Agent in Vancouver and in Oregon’s Brokerage system. Chisa is an avid spectator who enjoys watching sporting events, comedy shows, theater, movies and generally saying “yes” to new opportunities and activities that cross her path. Her primary focuses include Transition, Person Centered Planning, Community Building, and Diversity initiatives.

  • Wise Webinar Series: Assistive Technology Ideas for Supported Employment

    Wise Webinar Series: Assistive Technology Ideas for Supported Employment


    March 8, 2023

    22-2023 Wise Webinar Series

      Assistive Technology Ideas for Supported Employment

    Register Now!

    In this session we will be learning about assistive technology (AT) in supported employment. Join Community Vision’s Assistive Technology Lab staff for this one-hour presentation and walk away with some AT ideas to try with clients or transition students. See examples of free, easy-to-use apps for communication tools and task management. Learn more about AT resources and funding in Oregon.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Learn definition and examples of assistive technology
    • See 3 examples of AT tools in action for Supported Employment
    • Learn about 3 free apps to try out
    • Receive handout on AT Resources and Funding in Oregon

      

     Carrie Luse, MSR, OT/L, ATP

    AT Lab Director at Community Vision

    Carrie graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2001 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. Her education was primarily interdisciplinary, learning alongside physical therapy and speech language pathology students. Carrie has been a certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) since 2007. Her true passion is working with and learning from people with complex communication, mobility, and medical needs. She worked for almost ten years at Legacy Randall Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon and was part of multiple interdisciplinary clinic teams. Carrie has served children and adults through her private practice at Assistive Technology NW, as well as consulting at the Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children and The Child Center. She has been an adjunct teacher at Pacific University for an AT course. She presents regionally and nationally on a variety of topics. Carrie lives in Portland with her husband, two daughters, and two little dogs.

       

    Noelle Birky, MS, CCC-SLP

    AT Lab Assistant Director at Community Vision

    Noelle received her graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University East Bay in 2013. Since then she has worked in school based settings serving individuals with complex communication, physical and behavioral needs. Noelle specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), developing communication systems that range from paper-based to high tech speech generating devices. She previously worked for Multnomah Education Service District as a speech language pathologist in their Functional Living Skills program. Noelle is passionate about access to literacy instruction for people of all abilities. In her free time, Noelle enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, and finding the best places to get tacos in Portland.

     

     

  • Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Designing Leadership Through Change In-person Session

    Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Designing Leadership Through Change In-person Session


    March 13, 2023 March 15, 2023

    Recruit, Cultivate and Retain:

    Designing and Leading through Change

    Register Now!

    We will spend time building community, challenging our thinking, and advancing services in WA State.

    You can expect to:

    • Connect with other leaders that are managing employment and community inclusion services
    • Deepen and develop relationships across organizations in your community
    • Explore strategies for recruiting, cultivating, and retaining talent to meet the needs of the current staffing shortages and to build capacity to deliver concurrent services
    • Continue to build on a rich history of best practices in Washington State employment and community inclusion service delivery
    • Sharpen your understanding of person-centered service culture and your leadership strengths

    Who: Program managers and/or Managers of Quality Assurance/Staff Development who are leading teams of Employment and Community Inclusion specialists, managing quality of services and who are interested in strategies to lead during times of change.

    Where: Alderbrook Resort 

    Reservations: Group Name: Wise for 3/13 and 3/14 only $98 per night not including tax/fees

    Reserve online (use code WISE) 

    Phone: 360-898-2200. 

    DEADLINE to Register: Feb. 10th

    When: March 13 – 15, 2023

    Cost: $375 – Includes 6 meals

    Check In: Rooms will be available after 3:00pm on March 13th

    Start: March 14th at 9:30 a.m.

    Ends: March 15th at 3:30 p.m.

    March 13th, 2023

    6:30pm Opening Dinner and Welcome

    March 14th, 2023 

    8:00 – 9:00am Breakfast

    9:00am Registration

    9:30am – 12:00pm Work Session

    12:00pm Lunch

    1:00pm – 4:30pm Work Session

    4:30 – 6:30pm Social

    6:30 – 8:00pm Dinner

    March 15th, 2023 

    7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast

    8:30 – 12:00pm Work Session

    12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch

    1:00– 3:00pm Work Session

    3:00 – 3:30pm Closing

    Capacity: There will be space for 75 attendees with a 3 person per agency maximum.

    *Hours attending this event may be billed to Training/Mentoring/Guidance funds if attending staff is designated in this role at the agency.

    Register Now!

  • Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Designing Leadership Through Change In-person Session

    Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Designing Leadership Through Change In-person Session


    March 13, 2023 March 15, 2023

    Recruit, Cultivate and Retain:

    Designing and Leading through Change

    Register Now!

    We will spend time building community, challenging our thinking, and advancing services in WA State.

    You can expect to:

    • Connect with other leaders that are managing employment and community inclusion services
    • Deepen and develop relationships across organizations in your community
    • Explore strategies for recruiting, cultivating, and retaining talent to meet the needs of the current staffing shortages and to build capacity to deliver concurrent services
    • Continue to build on a rich history of best practices in Washington State employment and community inclusion service delivery
    • Sharpen your understanding of person-centered service culture and your leadership strengths

    Who: Program managers and/or Managers of Quality Assurance/Staff Development who are leading teams of Employment and Community Inclusion specialists, managing quality of services and who are interested in strategies to lead during times of change.

    Where: Alderbrook Resort 

    Reservations: Group Name: Wise for 3/13 and 3/14 only $98 per night not including tax/fees

    Reserve online (use code WISE) 

    Phone: 360-898-2200. 

    DEADLINE to Register: Feb. 10th

    When: March 13 – 15, 2023

    Cost: $375 – Includes 6 meals

    Check In: Rooms will be available after 3:00pm on March 13th

    Start: March 14th at 9:30 a.m.

    Ends: March 15th at 3:30 p.m.

    March 13th, 2023

    6:30pm Opening Dinner and Welcome

    March 14th, 2023 

    8:00 – 9:00am Breakfast

    9:00am Registration

    9:30am – 12:00pm Work Session

    12:00pm Lunch

    1:00pm – 4:30pm Work Session

    4:30 – 6:30pm Social

    6:30 – 8:00pm Dinner

    March 15th, 2023 

    7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast

    8:30 – 12:00pm Work Session

    12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch

    1:00– 3:00pm Work Session

    3:00 – 3:30pm Closing

    Capacity: There will be space for 75 attendees with a 3 person per agency maximum.

    *Hours attending this event may be billed to Training/Mentoring/Guidance funds if attending staff is designated in this role at the agency.

    Register Now!

  • Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Designing Leadership Through Change In-person Session

    Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Designing Leadership Through Change In-person Session


    March 13, 2023 March 15, 2023

    Recruit, Cultivate and Retain:

    Designing and Leading through Change

    Register Now!

    We will spend time building community, challenging our thinking, and advancing services in WA State.

    You can expect to:

    • Connect with other leaders that are managing employment and community inclusion services
    • Deepen and develop relationships across organizations in your community
    • Explore strategies for recruiting, cultivating, and retaining talent to meet the needs of the current staffing shortages and to build capacity to deliver concurrent services
    • Continue to build on a rich history of best practices in Washington State employment and community inclusion service delivery
    • Sharpen your understanding of person-centered service culture and your leadership strengths

    Who: Program managers and/or Managers of Quality Assurance/Staff Development who are leading teams of Employment and Community Inclusion specialists, managing quality of services and who are interested in strategies to lead during times of change.

    Where: Alderbrook Resort 

    Reservations: Group Name: Wise for 3/13 and 3/14 only $98 per night not including tax/fees

    Reserve online (use code WISE) 

    Phone: 360-898-2200. 

    DEADLINE to Register: Feb. 10th

    When: March 13 – 15, 2023

    Cost: $375 – Includes 6 meals

    Check In: Rooms will be available after 3:00pm on March 13th

    Start: March 14th at 9:30 a.m.

    Ends: March 15th at 3:30 p.m.

    March 13th, 2023

    6:30pm Opening Dinner and Welcome

    March 14th, 2023 

    8:00 – 9:00am Breakfast

    9:00am Registration

    9:30am – 12:00pm Work Session

    12:00pm Lunch

    1:00pm – 4:30pm Work Session

    4:30 – 6:30pm Social

    6:30 – 8:00pm Dinner

    March 15th, 2023 

    7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast

    8:30 – 12:00pm Work Session

    12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch

    1:00– 3:00pm Work Session

    3:00 – 3:30pm Closing

    Capacity: There will be space for 75 attendees with a 3 person per agency maximum.

    *Hours attending this event may be billed to Training/Mentoring/Guidance funds if attending staff is designated in this role at the agency.

    Register Now!

    Wise Webinar Series

    Wise Webinar Series


    March 15, 2023

    In partnership with the Washington State Developmental Disability Administration, Wise will be hosting webinars most Wednesdays for the foreseeable future, and at no cost to you!  As always, we will be announcing the webinars in our Thursday email announcements, on the Wise website under the training tab, and website training calendar.  We look forward to hosting partners, consultants, advocates, and new faces with innovative ideas! These are one-hour events on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm.  As usual, we will be adding recordings of these events to our Wise Learning Center.  Make sure to stay tuned for the event announcements and we look forward to seeing you!

    Specific session details and registration coming soon!

  • Plan to Placement: Winter Cohort

    Plan to Placement: Winter Cohort


    March 21, 2023

    Plan to Placement Cohort Series 

    Join Debra McLean and Chisa O'Quinn over 6 sessions to strengthen a cohort of Supported Employment Providers through coaching/mentoring to skillfully gather Person-Centered Employment Planning information to assist job seekers in obtaining Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) that fits their skills and desired needs.

    This Course Series is now approved for CESP Continuing Education Credits 

    Cohort participants are asked to attend all 6 sessions. Additionally, we will ask that 5 or 6 participants bring a job seeker who they are currently serving to the first two sessions. This series is sponsored for those who live and/or work in King county and the state of Georgia.

    Participants will be actively building their skills and at the end of this project, will be able to:

    • Define and outline steps to gather Person-Centered Employment Plan information, utilize tools created within the cohort for practicum/homework activities
    • Have a toolkit of strategies and resources for Person Centered thinking and Job Development
    • Describe how to utilize Person-Centered information for successful job development 
    • Gather Person-Centered information on at least two job seekers 
    • Develop Job Seeker Employment Resource Tool

    Session Dates

    • January 10, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • January 17, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • February 7, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • February 21, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • March 7, 12:30-2:00pm PDT
    • March 21, 12:30-2:00pm PDT

    Registration for this series is $750. Wise will follow up with payment information prior to the start of the cohort.

    *This training is sponsored for those that work and/or live in King County and the state of Georgia.

     Session Outline & Synopsis

    The first two sessions of the Plan to Placement Cohort Series will walk participants through a person-centered employment planning process alongside job seekers chosen by participants. The following four sessions will weave in job development techniques for the job seekers who are currently in job development services. During each session, we will reflect on how to apply the techniques to specific steps on behalf of each job seeker. The goal of this process is that job seekers will be close to placement by the end of the series. Participants time in this cohort can be considered part of the job development process.

    Debra McLean

    Debra is passionate about seeing all people obtain employment. She has been intrigued with community building and person centered planning as a way to see individuals with disabilities succeed in jobs that fit them since 1988. She has worked on a number of projects involving people with disabilities and employment. Debra provides training and consultation on employment and person centered planning in Washington and Oregon, and she has taught classes on these topics at Portland State University in the Teacher Education Program and for Highline Community College. She has worked with schools, families, agencies, businesses, and individuals, both in the U.S. and in Australia. Debra holds an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling and Deafness, and she is an enthusiastic walker and family member.

    Chisa O'Quinn

    Chisa O’Quinn is a Social Worker who has traveled with individuals through the worlds of Corrections, Counseling, Disability Services, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse. What sets her apart as a leader and advocate in the field is her ability to creatively seek solutions in difficult situations, as well as her focus on person centered planning strategies. Chisa holds a Masters in Social Work from Portland State University. She has been in the field of Developmental Disabilities since 2003, starting as an Employment Specialist, Supported Employment Program Manager, and Personal Agent in Vancouver and in Oregon’s Brokerage system. Chisa is an avid spectator who enjoys watching sporting events, comedy shows, theater, movies and generally saying “yes” to new opportunities and activities that cross her path. Her primary focuses include Transition, Person Centered Planning, Community Building, and Diversity initiatives.

  • Wise Webinar Series

    Wise Webinar Series


    March 22, 2023

    In partnership with the Washington State Developmental Disability Administration, Wise will be hosting webinars most Wednesdays for the foreseeable future, and at no cost to you!  As always, we will be announcing the webinars in our Thursday email announcements, on the Wise website under the training tab, and website training calendar.  We look forward to hosting partners, consultants, advocates, and new faces with innovative ideas! These are one-hour events on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm.  As usual, we will be adding recordings of these events to our Wise Learning Center.  Make sure to stay tuned for the event announcements and we look forward to seeing you!

    Specific session details and registration coming soon!

  • Recruit, Cultivate and Retain Spring Series

    Recruit, Cultivate and Retain Spring Series


    March 27, 2023

    Recruit, Cultivate and Retain

    Announcing the next generation of Recruit, Train and Retain (RTR)! 

    Recruit, Cultivate and Retain (RCR), is a new leadership series designed for mid-level managers working in employment and community inclusion service provider agencies. By joining RCR, you will have the opportunity to work with a range of program managers to re-energize, create solutions to complex problems and share expertise.

    More specifically you will:

    • Connect with other leaders that are managing employment and day services
    • Deepen and develop relationships across organizations in your community
    • Explore strategies for recruiting and developing talent to meet the needs of the current staffing shortages
    • Continue to build on a rich history of best practices in Washington State employment and community inclusion service delivery
    • Sharpen your understanding of day services culture and your leadership strengths

     

    Session Facilitators will be:  

    Cesilee Coulson, Wise, Executive Director

    Wally Tablit, RespectAbility, Senior Director of Policy and Workforce Development

    Chisa O'Quinn, Wise, Senior Training & TA Manager

    Jaimie Laitinen, Wise, Director of Training & TA

    In order to provide some flexibility for scheduling, we are offering the RCR series 2 times during the fiscal year.  We ask that you consider the following criteria when selecting your preferred Series:

    • You’ll need to be able to attend the first session
    • If you must miss a session during the series, we would prefer that you have someone identified that will fill in for you so that there is continuity for your organization
    • Assume that you’ll have approximately 1 hour of homework between each session

    RCR Spring Schedule: March 2023 – May 2023

    March 13, 11:30am-1:30pm PST

    March 27, 11:30am-1:30pm PST

    April 17, 11:30am-1:30pm PST

    May 8, 11:30am-1:30pm PST

    May 22, 11:30am-1:30pm PST

    The registration fee for this course is $750 and includes access to the Wise Learning Center. 

    For questions regarding sponsorship or payment for this course, please contact: [email protected]

    Register for the Fall Cohort

  • Wise Webinar Series

    Wise Webinar Series


    March 29, 2023

    In partnership with the Washington State Developmental Disability Administration, Wise will be hosting webinars most Wednesdays for the foreseeable future, and at no cost to you!  As always, we will be announcing the webinars in our Thursday email announcements, on the Wise website under the training tab, and website training calendar.  We look forward to hosting partners, consultants, advocates, and new faces with innovative ideas! These are one-hour events on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm.  As usual, we will be adding recordings of these events to our Wise Learning Center.  Make sure to stay tuned for the event announcements and we look forward to seeing you!

    Specific session details and registration coming soon!

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