Virginia's Collaborative Model for Pre-ETS

Join the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) for our exciting Certification Training Course, "Maximizing Work-Based Learning Experiences"!

This course is crafted from the latest research for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) providers. Led by expert members of the RRTC team, this 15-hour certification course will equip you with tools and insights to elevate your Pre-ETS delivery. You can expect personalized feedback and support tailored to your needs.

Take advantage of this new opportunity to enhance your student services by increasing your collaboration and coordination with schools, DARS, and Employment Services Organizations (ESOs).

Course Overview

This facilitated course offers Pre-ETS providers, VR counselors, school staff, and related professionals the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to develop, plan, and implement effective and impactful work-based learning experiences for students with disabilities.

This course will help you explore the ins and outs of work-based learning experiences through weekly readings, a variety of activities, and group discussions. We will also provide you with helpful tips and strategies, effective and research-based practices, and many resources for your continued learning.

The course has 4 facilitated modules covered over 4 weeks. Participants should expect to spend approximately 3 hours per module.

Featuring videos, engaging discussion, and high-quality resources, this free, accessible, and impactful course provides 15 CRC credits.

Module Descriptions

Module 1: Getting Started with Pre-ETS

During the first lesson, we will review a brief overview of pre-employment transition services, or Pre-ETS. We will also cover the goals and specific activities for each of the 5 service categories. This will ensure we are all on the same page from the start!

Module 2: Effective Collaboration

Effective collaboration is essential to providing high-quality transition services to students with disabilities. Understanding the core beliefs of transition legislation is important. It holds all team members responsible for providing these services. With this, we will be better prepared to partner for student success.

Module 3: The Work Behind Work-Based Learning

Module 3 focuses on career development stages. We will learn how to support students in work-based learning during high school. Also, we will learn when, why, and how work-based learning can help high school students using Pre-ETS!

Module 4: Work-Based Learning in Action

To put in place a successful work-based learning experience, the last lesson helps by creating a step-by-step process. This will help put into practice what we have learned for future transition services.

Audience

Registration is open to 50 Pre-ETS Providers, Virginia DARS Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, and Transition Service Providers.

Technical Requirements

Participants need a computer with internet access and the ability to view PDFs and watch videos. CTI video lectures are captioned and have transcripts.