Information and Technical Assistance Center (ITACC)
Curious about the differences between internal and external evaluation? Want to learn more about each process and navigating your way through either type of evaluation? You won’t want to miss the December BUDDIES Session with Partnerships For Health! Register now for the last session of 2023! Who: Any and all Council staff! When: Thursday, December…
Focusing on all sections - bring your questions! Zoom link will be shared on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the Friday TA Office Hours Session.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) In compliance with Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, Councils will begin reporting SOGI data for FY23. We recognize it may be difficult for Councils to fully capture data for this fiscal year since we are approaching the last quarter,…
Currently, there are 26 DD Councils under a No Cost Extension to conduct CDC COVID-19 activities after September 30, 2022. For those Councils, we are requesting a report for the period from April 1, 2021 – September 30, 2023. Please build on the existing data submitted previously for a final report (cumulative data for the whole project). As a reminder, the…
This Peer-to-Peer is for the data collectors! Let's exchange information about how to improve data collection and what prevents Councils and Sub-grantees from collecting data. Register
Executive Directors - join State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for an informative webinar about Enhancing Data Literacy! *Please note that there will be a webinar with State of the States in March 2024 for all staff to attend. The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ongoing Longitudinal Data…
Ever wonder what types of evaluation should be used for your projects and activities? Have you questioned if your evaluation approaches are a "best fit" for your activity? Join PFH as they provide an overview of the primary types of evaluations and explore their utility and how they can add value to a Council’s work. This session…
Exchange information with your data collection peers. We'll discuss collecting quantitative data with a focus on counting participants and reporting on the federal performance measures. REGISTER
The last peer-to-peer in the data collection series. Join your peers to exchange information on data management tools that your Council uses to collect and analyze data. Registration link
Join the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for an informative webinar on enhancing data literacy. This webinar is for all staff to attend. The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ongoing Longitudinal Data Project of National Significance (PNS) is partnering with the ITACC to develop a special training…
Did you know – study designs are like the master chefs of evaluation - blending the perfect ingredients of methodology to serve up a delicious dish of data-driven insights! Join Partnerships For Health for the April BUDDIES Session to cook up some different ways to design an evaluation. We’ll cover the three basic types of…
Join us for Session 1 - ACL Updates. Click here for full session description and registration.
Join us for Session 2: Administration for Community Living, Office of Fiscal Operations. Click here for a full session description and registration information.
Join State of the States staff as they answer your questions about their data and how you can best use the State of the States data in your work. These office hours are intended for Council staff only. Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Time: 1 pm EST - 2 pm EST Registration Link: Click Here…
Join us for Session 3 - Culturally and Linguistically Competent Strategies to Engage Diverse Communities: Implications for Developmental Disabilities Councils Click here for a full session description and registration information.
Join us for Session 4: Leading Engagement: Council Strategies for Engaging Diverse Communities and Backgrounds. Click here for a full session description and registration information.
Join us for Session 5: Leadership Development: Investing and Enhancing Council Member Leadership Skills. Click here for a full session description and registration information.
Join us for Session 6: Leadership and People with Developmental Disabilities: Supporting the Journey of Developing Leaders. Click here for a full session description and registration information.
Join us for Session 7: WE Amplified: Maximizing Influence for Collective Success. Click here for a full session description and registration information.
Join us for Session 8: Leading through Key Leadership Transitions: Before, During, and After. Click here for a full session description and registration information.
State and Territory 5-Year Plan Updates are required annually. The update process has been changed, so join us to hear about the changes, new due dates, and requirements for the report. Register Here!
Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.
Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.
Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.
The Verity system will open on May 29, 2024 for Council staff to update or amend their 5-year plan. Please contact your assigned Project Officer BEFORE beginning the amendment process. Updates or Amendments are due no later than June 21, 2024. OIDD Project Officers will review and approve State Plan Updates and Amendments from June…
Join us for this overview of the requirements for developing the FFY 2026 Annual Work Plan, and updating the FFY 2025 Work Plan. Registration Information
Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.
Updates to the FFY 2025 Annual Work Plan can be made. Develop the FFY 2026 Annual Work Plan.
Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.
This workshop with activities to boost engagement and learning is for Council staff who manage key aspects of Council Projects. A project life-cycle approach is used to explore strategies to support projects to succeed through planning and timing, and the art of developing competitive bid announcements. The 4 Cs of project management will be featured…
This briefing is for Council staff and Council members who lead State or Territory Plan development. Essential information about the 5-year strategic planning process will be shared. Focused attention on creating a development timeline, Council member engagement, realistic planning with given resources, and current work moving forward will be included. Registration is available through the…
This briefing is for Council staff and Council members who lead State or Territory Plan development. Essential information about the 5-year strategic planning process will be shared. Focused attention on creating a development timeline, Council member engagement, realistic planning with given resources, and current work moving forward. Register in advance for this meeting After registering,…
Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.
Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled Friday session.
FFY 2025 and 2026 Annual Work plans are due. Submit in the Verity System.
Executive Directors - join State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for an informative webinar about Data Literacy: Using Data to Support Advocacy and Systems Change Efforts! * Please note that this webinar is for Directors only. The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ongoing Longitudinal Data Project of National…
Join ITACC and your peers across the network to share information on how your Council is meeting the self-advocacy requirements. This peer-to-peer series is intended for Council staff that oversee self-advocate activities. Register here!
Submit your request with the required information and signed by your authorized representative to your assigned OIDD Project Officer for review and approval.
Thursday’s Program Performance Report (PPR) webinar has been canceled. We will be in touch soon with rescheduling details. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Surveys, focus groups, interviews, and more! Join us for the September BUDDIES Session focused on all different types of data collection. We’ll talk about different methods, best times to use each, and various options and considerations across the approaches. Don’t miss out on the session to learn how you can revamp some of your traditional…
ITACC staff will review their observations about the reporting of PPR data and engage participants in the discussion of items for potential inclusion into a "PPR Quality Assurance Checklist for Data elements". Register Here!