ITACC

Training & TA Institute: Positive Practices when Using Social Media
2025-06-03 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Join as we will explore common social media platforms being used and strategies on when to adopt, as well as managing negative content that may surface. We will also explore the benefits of having a social media policy and/or guidelines for Council staff and members that includes how to use disclaimers.
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Training & TA Institute: Practices for Facilitating Planning Meetings
2025-06-05 13:00 - 14:30
Join us as we explore ways to make your strategic planning meeting(s) more effective and efficient. We’ll review common techniques and how to use them for meeting preparation and management, developing ground rules, managing conflict and more.
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Training & TA Institute: Decision Making - Goal/Objective Framework
2025-06-05 15:00 - 16:30
Join us to hear about strategies to help members make decisions about realistic goals and objectives for the next 5-year plan.
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New Executive Director Orientation
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:30
This event is designed for New Executive Directors and is by invitation only.

BUDDIES (Building Evaluation Capacity) Session 13: Surveys
2025-07-17 15:00 - 16:30
July BUDDIES Session – Learn how to survey smarter!
Ready to level up your surveys? Join us for BUDDIES Session 13 on Thursday, July 17! We’re diving into all things surveys – how to prepare, develop, and implement surveys that truly support your Council’s work. You’ll learn how to:

Write clear, inclusive questions
Reach your target audience
Design surveys that work for your communities
Avoid common mistakes

Along the way, BUDDIES will share tips, tricks, and resources to help with your next survey!

Who: Council staff
What: Surveys
When: Thursday, July 17 from 3:00 – 4:30PM EST
Where: Virtual, via Zoom
How: Register now!

TA Office Hours: State Plan Updates
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-05 15:00 - 16:00
Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv the prior to the scheduled Tuesday session.

FFY 2024 No Cost Extension Request DUE
2025-08-01
Please submit any FY2024 SCDD NCE requests as soon as the programmatic need is identified, but no later than Friday, August 1, 2025.
For questions, please review the email shared by Sara Newell-Perez on June 18th or reach out to your OIDD Program Specialist.

Leadership Lab
2025-08-12 15:00 - 16:00
Leadership Labs are designed for Council members in leadership roles, such as Chair, Vice-Chair, Executive Committee members and members leading or co-leading Council committees.
Consensus – what is it and why does it matter? During this Leadership Lab we will talk about making decisions as a group, what consensus is and how we help our Council reach consensus. This conversation is useful for anyone who must help lead a group to a decision, even when there are multiple opinions.
Join us on Thursday, August 12 at 3 pm Eastern. Register here!

TA Office Hours: State Plan Updates
2025-08-13 15:00 - 16:00
Zoom link will be sent out on the ITACC listserv the prior to the scheduled Wednesday session.

State Plan Updates DUE August 15th
2025-08-15 17:00

5-Year Plan Development Webinar: Goals, Objectives and Rationale
2025-08-19 15:00 - 16:00
Join us to review what is expected when writing goals and objectives for your next 5-Year Plan. We will also discuss the expected goal outcome statements that must be included.
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Fiscal Operations Roundtable
2025-09-16 15:00 - 16:00
This meeting will focus on Basic technical assistance on budgeting with a focus on existing project periods. Existing resources will be summarized, and information gathering on resources needed will be sought.
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BUDDIES (Evaluation Capacity Building) Session: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Reviews
2025-09-18 15:00 - 16:30
September BUDDIES Session – Demystifying IRB reviews!
Curious about how your evaluation activities may benefit from an institutional review board (IRB) review? Join us for BUDDIES Session 14 on Thursday, September 18 as the BUDDIES team break down the basics of human subjects research and IRB processes. You’ll learn how to:
🔍 Understand what is and is not considered human subjects research
📋 Navigate IRB pathways, from exemption determinations to full reviews
📝 Include appropriate IRB language in RFPs and contracts
Whether you’re new to the world of IRBs or just need a refresher, this session will give you practical tips and tools to support ethical, compliant evaluation work.

Who: Council staff
What: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Reviews
When: Thursday, September 18 from 3:00 – 4:30PM EST
Where: Virtual, via Zoom
How: Register now!

2025 Program Performance Reporting (PPR) Overview
2025-09-25 15:00 - 16:00
If you are new to reporting or need a refresher on what is to be included in the report, please join us! We will highlight the 4-year overview section during this webinar.
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Orientation for Newer Council STAFF
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:30
When: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Where: Online
Information: This webinar is intended for Council staff who have been with the Council for approximately one year or less. ITACC staff will present basic orientation information to provide information about the DD Act, Councils, purpose, and roles.
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PPR TA Office Hours
2025-11-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Expected content for Sections I, II and III will be reviewed.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

PPR TA Office Hours
2025-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Expected content for Sections IV will be reviewed.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

PPR TA Office Hours
2025-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Expected content for Section V will be reviewed.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

PPR TA Office Hours
2025-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Expected content for Section VI will be reviewed.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

Impact Project Kick-off Webinar
2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:00
During Federal Fiscal Year 2026, NACDD/ITACC, in partnership with ACL, AoD, and OIDD, is collecting information about your work to share with a wide range of people who need to know about it and its results.
Join us as we kick off this project with a webinar that gives you everything you need! We will provide information about the project’s purpose, the primary topics we want to hear about this year, and how to share your information.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
3 pm ET – 4 pm ET
Register Here!

PPR TA Office Hours
2025-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

PPR for FFY 2025 DUE
2025-12-30 08:00 - 17:00
Reports are due by close of business today. Follow submission instructions provided by your assigned Program Specialist.

State Plan Development TA Office Hours
2026-01-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-27 14:00 - 15:00
TA Office Hours specifically for all of your State Plan Development questions!
The link for TA Office Hours goes out on the ITACC listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

Webinar: 5-Year Plan - Public Comment and Assurances
2026-01-22 15:00 - 16:00
Join us as we discuss the Council’s responsibilities for the review and what is expected when addressing Public Comment on the draft 5-Year Plan Goals and Objectives. We will also provide information about the required Assurances for the 5-Year State Plan.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
3 pm ET – 4 pm ET
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Webinar: 5-Year Plan - Evaluation Plan
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:15
During this webinar, we will provide information about the evaluation plan section requirements. Michelle Munsey will join us to provide information and strategies to complete this section of the 5-Year State Plan.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
3 pm ET – 4:15 pm ET
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Evaluation Plan TA Office Hours
2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:00
As a follow-up to the 5-Year Plan: Evaluation Plan webinar, ITACC and PFH staff will hold 2 separate TA Office Hours to provide extra assistance to Councils developing their evaluation plans.
The link for TA Office Hours is sent to the listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.
