Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

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

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Thursday, October 01, 2026

Business Engagement Strategies to Advance Employment First

Achieving Employment First goals requires strong partnerships with the business community.Hosted by the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability in Cornell University’s ILR School, this webinar will explore practical business engagement strategies that help state agencies, employment se...

Time:
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Ellice Switzer
Wendy Strobel Gower
Whitney Malone

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

CE.18 Confidentiality Matters: Best Practices for Vocational Rehabilitation

Employment service professionals routinely handle sensitive personal, medical, psychological, educational, and employment information, making it essential to understand the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with protecting customer privacy. This training will explore confidentiali...

Time:
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern

Presented by:

Tiffany Miller
Gina Oswald

Friday, October 02, 2026

TAP for Data Webinar: Addressing Power Differentials to Support Teaming

TBD

Time:
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern

Thursday, September 24, 2026

T4.C4 Developing Self-Advocacy Skills for Employment and Post-Secondary Education -- Students and Youth with Disabilities

As a result of WIOA the expansion to include Student and youth employment services we may be challenged as traditional adult vocational services providers to shift the focus to a Student/youth empowered, Student/youth led, employment preparation and job seeking process. As we embark on new service m...

Time:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Lizzie Juaniza-Saso
Kim Osmani

Friday, October 23, 2026

TAP for Transition Hangout: Employment First in Action: What it Means for Transition Planning

Please note: the date of this session has been changed from 11/13 to 10/23. Employment First reflects New York's commitment to ensuring people with disabilities have opportunities to pursue competitive integrated employment as the preferred outcome. In this session, participants will explore the pr...

Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Jessica Ellott

Friday, October 02, 2026

TAPs for Transition and Equity Hangout: Usable Innovation Spotlight: Family Engagement in Transition Planning

This session explores how to use the Family Engagement in Transition Planning Usable Innovation (UI) to strengthen systems change efforts in Educational Organizations (EOs). Participants will review what UIs are and why they are important, then review the core components of Family Engagement in Tran...

Time:
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern

Presented by:

Colin Montgomery
Stephanie Spicciati

Friday, October 02, 2026

TAP for Data - DMS Liaisons Monthly Meeting

Monthly hangout for DMS Liaisons. Bring your questions and ideas for discussion.

Time:
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Camille Lee

Friday, October 16, 2026

TAP for Data Webinar: Equitable Pathways Across Tiers and Home (E-PATH) with Dr. Nicole Peterson

Join us as we welcome back Dr. Nicole Peterson from the University of Connecticut to discuss the newly approved E-PATH materials that are used in conjunction with the Equitable Family Engagement-Fidelity Tool (EFE-FT). The E-PATH training materials are specifically designed to be delivered by a tech...

Time:
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Megan Garton

Friday, October 23, 2026

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:
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Colin Montgomery
Stephanie Spicciati
Bill Erickson

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

CE.1 Empowering Second Chances: Strategies for Supporting Individuals with Felony Convictions through Job Development

This training provides valuable insights and practical strategies for helping individuals with felony convictions secure meaningful employment. Participants will learn about the unique challenges faced by individuals with criminal backgrounds in the job market and how to effectively support them thr...

Time:
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Tiffany Miller

Friday, October 23, 2026

T1.C4 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. Individuals participating in this course will learn: 1.&nb...

Time:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Tiffany Miller
Jeffrey Tamburo