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Evaluation Capacity Building TA effort. The first session will be an orientation on the Project ECHO model and will highlight what you can expect from the next few years of sessions. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about the process and ask any questions you may have. Register for Session 1 here.…

Effective Strategies for developing Council Annual reports and information dissemination for the public. Register for the 1/25 P2P here

Information and resources to improve messaging, show respect, and reinforce strength-based messaging principles. Register to attend the Equitable Language information meeting

Session 2 will focus on Evaluative Thinking and how thinking with an evaluation mindset can add value to your work. We will also have a case presentation from Maine and you’ll be invited to share your thoughts and perspectives! Register for BUDDIES Project Session 2.  Partnerships For Health will follow up prior to the session…

Sustaining Investments: People and Products. Discussion will focus on post-training engagement strategies for advocates and a problem-solving discussion around product sustainability - what to consider when determining how products like websites, resource guides, curriculums should be sustained after Council funding ends. Register for the March P2P!

Do you have a plan for unexpected staff interruptions? Have you considered how Council program operations will continue if something unexpected occurs? What about Council member leadership? Do you actively plan and nurture members to continue growing in their leadership roles? Join us to explore these topics and get ideas from your peers. Register for…

Session description: Leadership and staff from the Administration for Community Living, Administration on Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities will share information about federal agency initiatives and updates. Institute Registration

Session description: Attendees will hear about the work and findings to date on home and community-based settings final rule. Council engagement strategies will be explored and highlighted. Institute Registration

Session description: This session features large group presentations and small group discussions. Attendees will hear about five best practices to enhance the capacity of organizations to have self-advocates as effective members of their Councils, boards, a policy-making bodies. Small group discussions will be led by people with developmental disabilities. Institute Registration