Graphic: Wise Training Calendar

Plan to Placement: Spring 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 […]

Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Spring Cohort

Recruit, Cultivate and Retain (RCR) is a 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 develop immediately usable skills for developing your own career and promoting increased job satisfaction for staff you manage. In community with other program managers, […]

Pronouns for Beginners: And Why it Should Matter to More than just the Queer and Trans Disability Justice Community

The use of affirming pronouns has become a highly politicized topic within our cultural zeitgeist. Although the news media may portray pronouns as complex and scary – they are actually simple, approachable, and used within our day-to-day vocabulary, since the vast majority of us have and use affirming pronouns. This session will cover the basics […]

Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Spring Cohort

Recruit, Cultivate and Retain (RCR) is a 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 develop immediately usable skills for developing your own career and promoting increased job satisfaction for staff you manage. In community with other program managers, […]

Washington State DDA Policy Question and Answer Session Part 1

This session will explore the following Washington State DDA policies and guidelines; Policy 5.06: Client Rights, Policy 5.14 Positive Behavior Supports, Community Inclusion Service Plans, and County Guidelines. Each of these will be briefly introduced before a questions and answer session with DDA staff.   Ivanova Smith- Community Collaborations Program Manager, Lori Bare- Deputy Director of […]

Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) Policy Question and Answer Session

This session will explore the following Washington State DDA policies and guidelines; policy 15.03 State Community Protection, policy 6.08 Mandated Reporting, and Employment Service Plans. Each of these will be briefly introduced before a questions and answer session with Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) staff.   Destinee Buzzard- Community Protection Program Manager, Michelle Christensen- […]

Job Foundation Community of Practice: County Partnership with Schools

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 […]

Plan to Placement: Spring 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 […]

Honoring and Validating Intersectionality

We will explore the term intersectionality and how power and privilege define how we honor and validate another intersectionality. Focusing on varied lived experiences, we will outline approaches that help honor the diverse intersectionality of others. As well as, discuss “bold/BOLD” moves that help champion inclusion, equity, respect, and dignity.  Presenter: Jetamio Kennedy He/they- Equity […]

Corporate Disability Inclusion, Accessibility, and Accommodations

Ryan has spent his professional career in the Supported Employment field when he began as a job coach in 2011. He has worked the last 6+ years in the corporate Accessibility world. His mission is to share his experience, report back, and foster collaboration with the field to ensure people with IDD are included. Attendees […]