Professional Development
Creative Competent Research-Based Outcomes
The professional development team provides training and coaching services to a host of businesses and organizations. Experienced trainers provide cutting-edge practical seminars, workshops and consultation throughout the United States and Canada. Each program is designed specifically for the client.
Professional Development services are divided into three sectors:
The following is a sampling of programs done for businesses, economic development and workforce organizations, rehabilitation, social and human services, secondary and postsecondary educational environments, and federal and state government operations.
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Human Resources
- Workplace Accommodations
- Policy Development & ADA Compliance
- Employee Disability Training
- Training for Trainers (Basic & Advanced)
- Communication Skills
- Supervisory Skills
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Prioritization & Time Management
- Effective Meetings
- Delegation
- Handling Difficult People & Situations
- Managing & Resolving Conflict
- Guiding Workplace Behaviors
- Motivation Techniques
- Change
- Rewarding Employees & Volunteers
"Trainer kept class focused"
"I thought I was a good supervisor, but now I'm going to be so much better..."
"I learned the key to several potential problems that I have been avoiding"
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Adolescents and Adult Education
- Universal Learning Design Approaches in Adult Education Systems
- Effective Instructional Methods & Accommodations
- Using Thematic Approaches in Basic Skills
- Transition Services in Adult Education Programs
- Metacognitive Skills Development
- Accommodations for Standardized Testing
- Disability Policy Development
- Transformative Learning Theory & Practical Approaches
- Self-Directed Learning
- Becoming a Critical Thinking Teacher
- Teaching Student’s Critical Thinking Skills for Life
- Learner Motivation: Techniques Teachers Can Use
- Teaching Factors for Diverse Learning Environments
- Learning Styles & Multiple Intelligence
"Dynamic presentation"
"Best training ever attended"
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Cognitive Disabilities & Disorders
- Learning Disabilities Basic Introduction
- Learning Disabilities Advanced Training
- Payne Learning Needs Inventory Training
- Learning Needs Screening Tool (13 question screening)
- Understanding & Using LD Evaluations for Person-Centered Planning
- Strength-Based Approaches
- Limited English Proficient Learners – Screening for LD
- LD, AD/HD & Accompanying Disorders
- Self-Determination & Self-Advocacy
- Goal Setting Approaches
- Comprehensive Vocational Assessment & Planning
- Communication & Social Skills
- Pre-employment Skills – Accommodations for Persons who have Cognitive Disorders
- Elements of Career Counseling for Person who have Cognitive Disabilities
- Cognitive Disabilities & “Good Fit” in Training & Work Opportunities
- Welfare-to-Work Case Management Techniques for Clients who have LD
- Accommodations in Service Delivery Environments
- Worksite Analysis: Methods for Accommodation Development & Implementation
- Supporting Employers when an Employee has a Cognitive Disorder
- Workplace Etiquette for Persons who have Cognitive Disorders
"Thank you for making me more aware and giving me information to better serve our customers."
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