Upcoming Events

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

DMS and TAP Data Open Office Hours

These are open office hours for anyone who has a question about the new features available on the DMS or TAP for Data Technical Assistance (evaluation surveys, TIPs, COA, etc.).
Time:
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Camille Lee
  • Megan Garton
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

DMS and TAP Data Open Office Hours

These are open office hours for anyone who has a question about the new features available on the DMS or TAP for Data Technical Assistance (evaluation surveys, TIPs, COA, etc.).
Time:
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Camille Lee
  • Megan Garton
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

DMS and TAP Data Open Office Hours

These are open office hours for anyone who has a question about the new features available on the DMS or TAP for Data Technical Assistance (evaluation surveys, TIPs, COA, etc.).
Time:
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Camille Lee
  • Megan Garton
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Tuesday, December 02, 2025

DMS and TAP Data Open Office Hours

These are open office hours for anyone who has a question about the new features available on the DMS or TAP for Data Technical Assistance (evaluation surveys, TIPs, COA, etc.).
Time:
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Camille Lee
  • Megan Garton
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Friday, November 14, 2025

TAP for Data: DMS Liaisons Meeting (November)

Monthly hangout for DMS Liaisons. Bring your questions and ideas for discussion.
Time:
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Camille Lee
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Friday, November 07, 2025

TAP for Transition Webinar: New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): New Decision-Making Tool and Resources

In March 2025, the New York State Education Department, Office of Special Education released a new decision-making tool and guidance to support Educational Organizations in accurately identifying which students with disabilities need to take the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA). Join this...
Time:
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Trynia Kaufman
  • Sarah Bubash
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Friday, November 21, 2025

TAP for Transition Webinar: Facilitating High Expectations and the Dignity of Risk in Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Dr. Magen Rooney-Kron, from University of Missouri-St. Louis, will provide information to equip regional specialists with the knowledge and skills to support Educational Organizations (EOs) inclusive work-based learning (WBL) experiences that prepare students with disabilities for real work. Regiona...
Time:
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Jessica Ellott
  • Sarah Bubash
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Friday, November 14, 2025

T1.C2 Assessment and Employment Planning

Too often individuals struggle with job success due to the failure to conduct appropriate and comprehensive pre-employment discovery and assessment. The key to true job matching is a full understanding of the skills, assets, challenges and ideal conditions for employment for the job seeker. The go...
Time:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Tiffany Miller
Thursday, November 20, 2025

T1.C3 Foundations of Job Development

Course 3 Foundations of Job Development Challenging economic times call for the mastery of creative and innovative job placement strategies. Organizations who have adopted the relationship-first approach to job development have found greater success and higher placement retention. This one-day...
Time:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Jeffrey Tamburo
Friday, December 05, 2025

T1.C4 Foundations of Job Coaching

Course 4 Foundations of Job Coaching × Success in Employment Services depends on designing effective and efficient employment supports. This one-day course will discover the role of the employment specialist and the skills needed to support learning and long-term job retention. Individu...
Time:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Tiffany Miller
Thursday, December 04, 2025

T2.C2 Fundamentals of Documentation and Reporting

"If it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen." We hear this statement frequently in the field of human services. This one-day course will explore ACCES-VR documentation and reporting requirements, and why developing sound documentation habits is essential for the employment services pro...
Time:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Jeffrey Tamburo
Friday, November 07, 2025

T2.C3 Supporting Long Term Success

In the world of employment services, much emphasis is placed upon the job search. Much time, effort, and energy go into the employment services process—assessment, job development, job placement and job coaching--that the concept of long-term job retention can get lost in the shuffle. The ar...
Time:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Jeffrey Tamburo
Friday, December 05, 2025

TAP for Data Webinar: New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Phase 2: Root Cause Analysis

Conducting a root cause analysis is an essential step in identifying the underlying causes of NYSAA overidentification. In this webinar, we will walk through the new training package on facilitating a root cause analysis, specifically for NYSAA Targeted Skills Groups and Support Plans. Join this web...
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Trynia Kaufman
  • Megan Garton
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Thursday, November 13, 2025

T4CE.3 Making Every Dollar Count: Allowable vs. Unallowable Pre-ETS Costs

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) play a critical role in supporting students with disabilities as they prepare for employment. This training will help vendors understand the difference between allowable and unallowable Pre-ETS costs, ensuring funds are used effectively, in a timely manne...
Time:
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Kim Osmani
  • Lizzie Juaniza-Saso
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Building Pathways to Collaborative Partnerships to Support Successful Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Come join us for a collaborative two-part in-person training focusing on Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and their role in preparing students with disabilities for life after high school. Designed for vendors and educators, this training will provide the knowledge needed to understand...
Time:
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern
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Friday, November 07, 2025

TAPs Educational Partnership Quarterly Onboarding Hangout

If you are a new Partnership member (6 months or less) or if you have questions, please join our Hangout to connect with a member of each TAP. This hangout will also count toward your requirement of attending 1 hangout to complete your onboarding requirement in the DMS.
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern
Presented by:
  • Bill Erickson
  • Colin Montgomery
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