Methods-Based Management Webinar Series

The Rehabilitation Services Administration has developed a series of Technical Assistance Seminars to be conducted over the course of the next year. There will be live and asynchronous training modules available on a variety of topics. On this Webpage you will find (a) Calendar of Events with links to course pages and registration; and (b) Important information that you will need to set up your computer for participation in these seminars.

Calendar of Events

11/06/08 Business Enterprise Program Directors (Suzanne Mitchell, VR Program Specialist):

11/13/08 704 Report Training for CILs (FY 2008 704 Report Part 2)

11/20/08 704 Report Training for DSUs and SILCs (FY 2008 704 Report Part 1)

01/22/09 FY 2010 State Plan Submission

01/29/09 RSA Technical Assistance Network

03/17/09 TACE Program Needs Assessments and Workplans for FY 2010 & Beyond

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STIMULUS FUNDING SEMINARS!

04/14/2009 2:00 - 3:30 (EDT) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 - Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) State Grant Program and Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind Program - for State VR Directors

* Review the Department’s guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for the: (1) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) State Grant program; and (2) Independent Living (IL) Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind program;
* Respond to questions; and
* Provide an opportunity for webinar participants to share ideas about innovative uses for the ARRA funds consistent with the principles outlined in the Fact Sheets and Guidance at http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/index.html.

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04/15/2009 2:00 - 3:30pm (EDT). American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 - Vocational Rehabilitation State Grant Program - for State Rehabilitation Council Chairs, Members, and Staff

* Review the Department’s guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for the: (1) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) State Grant program;
* Respond to questions; and
* Provide an opportunity for webinar participants to share ideas about innovative uses for the ARRA funds consistent with the principles outlined in the Fact Sheets and Guidance at http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/index.html.

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04/16/2009 1:00 - 2:30pm (EDT). American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 - State Independent Living Services Program (IL Part B) - for Statewide Independent Living Council Chairs, Members, Staff, and State VR Directors

* Review the Department’s guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for the State IL Services program (IL Part B) program;
* Respond to questions; and
* Provide an opportunity for webinar participants to share ideas about innovative uses for the ARRA funds consistent with the principles outlined in the Fact Sheets and Guidance at http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/index.html.

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04/16/2009 3:00 - 4:30pm (EDT). American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 - State Independent Living Services Program (IL Part B) - for Statewide Independent Living Council Chairs, Members, Staff, and State Directors (REPEAT OF 1:00 SESSION)

* Review the Department’s guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for the State IL Services program (IL Part B) program;
* Respond to questions; and
* Provide an opportunity for webinar participants to share ideas about innovative uses for the ARRA funds consistent with the principles outlined in the Fact Sheets and Guidance at http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/index.html.

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05/12/09 Evidence Based Rehabilitation
TBA

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06/16/09 Fiscal Conference Follow-up
TBA

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07/21/09 Data Conference Follow-up
TBA

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08/18/09 Payback Reporting Process
TBA

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09/15/09 CSNA/Strategic Planning
TBA

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Assistive Technology: Plan Reporting Requirements
TBA