Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and RSA-Funded Projects | Published 8/24/2020 | Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

In this virtual series of webinars, RSA-funded technical assistance centers and other demonstration projects feature the results of their projects, reflect on lessons learned, and share ideas for the future. All webinars are captioned and include a transcript. • Welcome to the Series and Kickoff with the Workforce Innovation TA Center (WINTAC) • Technical Assistance Focused on Targeted Communities and Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance • Technical Assistance Focused on Services to Students and Youth with Disabilities • Demonstration Projects • Technical Assistance Focused on Services to American Indians and Older Individuals who are Blind
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• https://ncrtm.ed.gov/RSAVirtualSeries.aspx

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Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center on Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (PEQA). | Published 7/23/2020 | Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center on Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (PEQA).

This webinar features the results of the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center on Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (PEQA). The purpose of PEQA is to assist State VR agencies to improve performance management by building their capacity to carry out high-quality program evaluations and quality assurance practices that promote continuous program improvement. A link to the complete virtual series of webinars featuring RSA-funded technical assistance centers and other demonstration projects is available in the NCRTM at the following link: https://ncrtm.ed.gov/RSAVirtualSeries.aspx.

• PEQA - RSA Virtual Series.pptx
• PEQA Transcript - RSA Virtual Series.docx
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o1MpmFCeW8&list=PLwnuWJZgeu6wzthtYlafPi31OxmZcsUHT&index=4

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the Summit Group, Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Center (PEQA), Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network (RPEN), and Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC) | Published 10/2/2019 | the Summit Group, Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Center (PEQA), Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network (RPEN), and Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC)

The 12th Annual Summit on Performance Management Excellence co-hosted by the Summit Group, Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Center (PEQA), Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network (RPEN), and Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC). Vocational rehabilitation professionals met in Portland, ME September 2019 to collaborate and share resources for quality employment outcomes from state-federal vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities. Attendees learned evaluation results and research outcomes from practitioners and researchers and gained insight on VR agencies’ strategies for internal controls, program evaluation, skills gains, and other workplace integration processes.

• https://peqatac.org/summit-conference-2019/proceedings/

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PEQATAC - Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance | Published 8/9/2019 | PEQATAC - Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance

After successful completion of the online PEQATAC Certification courses, participants will implement a capstone project within their state VR program. These projects are intended to provide an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained through the online courses in real-life situations. The goal is to design and implement program evaluation projects that support the participant’s state agency’s needs in measuring various aspects connected to successful WIOA implementation.

• https://peqatac.org/capstone-projects/

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Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC) | Published 5/14/2019 | Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC)

This site contains a map and descriptions of RSA-funded technical assistance and a search engine for Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center and Related Workforce Development System Partners Search Engine
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• https://www.tac-is.org/

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the Summit Group, Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Center (PEQA), Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network (RPEN), and Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC). | Published 10/2/2018 | the Summit Group, Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Center (PEQA), Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network (RPEN), and Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC).

The 11th Annual Summit on Performance Management Excellence co-hosted by the Summit Group, Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Center (PEQA), Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network (RPEN), and Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC). Vocational rehabilitation professionals met in Oklahoma City September 2018 to collaborate and share resources for quality employment outcomes from state-federal vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities. Attendees learned evaluation results and research outcomes from practitioners and researchers and gained insight on VR agencies’ strategies for internal controls, program evaluation, skills gains, and other workplace integration processes.

• https://peqatac.org/materials/

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PEQATAC - Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance | Published 9/13/2018 | PEQATAC - Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance

How information is presented can affect how it is received. We’ve learned from Motivational Interviewing that, when relevant, new information should be presented in a neutral, nonjudgmental, and sensitive manner that empowers consumers to make more informed decisions about quitting or changing a risky or problem behavior. The following paper outlines some of the Motivational Interviewing Strategies and Techniques and provides rationales and sample questions around: - Asking for permission - Eliciting/evoking change talk

• https://peqatac.org/motivational-interviewing-strategies-2/

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Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (PEQATAC) | Published 8/19/2018 | Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (PEQATAC)

Summary of researchers about 29 best practices that promote successful employment outcomes. They found that agencies that use at least some of the identified promising best practices shift focus from process to consumer needs and cultivate an environment of innovation. Use of these practices enable practitioners to provide services that pave the way for successful, lasting, and positive consumer outcomes.
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• https://peqatac.org/best-practices-for-increased-competitive-employment/

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PEQATAC - Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance | Published 7/26/2018 | PEQATAC - Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance

This study examined vocational rehabilitation agencies in four states to learn what operation and service practices lead to increased competitive employment for people with disabilities. They identified promising best practices that set both vocational rehabilitation professionals and consumers up for success. Agencies that use at least some of the identified promising best practices shift focus from process to consumer needs and cultivate an environment of innovation. The practices need to be sustainable, replicable, and portable across states, and flexible enough to be tailored to local need. Agency use of these practices enable practitioners to provide services that pave the way for successful, lasting positive consumer outcomes.

• https://peqatac.org/best-practices-for-increased-competitive-employment/

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PEQATAC | Published 5/15/2018 | PEQATAC

Collecting the right data is only half the story. How will you know if you are collecting the right data to determine if your outcomes are being met? Data analysis requires rounds of gathering, reviewing, summarizing, sharing, and refining. So what methods do you use to interpret your data? The Technical Assistance Center for Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (PEQA) will share current industry standards and practices for data analysis within State VR agencies. This section includes access to tools, resources, and trends in data analysis.

• https://peqatac.org/data-analysis/

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PEQA | Published 3/21/2018 | PEQA

Evaluating services is important. VR agencies face increasing pressures to implement evidence-based practices and measure results. Finding the time to conduct rigorous evaluations can be challenging for VR program evaluation staff. The VR Program Evaluation Coach is a new tool program evaluation staff can use to conduct time-saving and rigorous evaluations of programs and services. This webinar demonstrates how to use the new tool.

• https://peqatac.org/vr-program-evaluation-coach/

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PEQATAC | Published 2/13/2018 | PEQATAC

Many factors contribute to individual outcomes; however, people with higher hope have been shown to adjust better to disability and the challenges that come with it. Since goals are what drive hope, and identifying and reaching goals are a key component to successful rehabilitation outcomes, understanding clients’ levels of hope is critical. Snyder’s Trait Hope Scale is an effective tool to measure and understand clients’ levels of hope, including clients with depression.

• https://peqatac.org/hope-rehab-counseling/

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PEQATAC | Published 7/7/2017 | PEQATAC

The purpose of the Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Training and Technical Assistance Center (PEQATAC) is to assist State VR agencies to improve performance management by building their capacity to carry out high–quality program evaluations and quality assurance practices that promote continuous program improvement.

• https://peqatac.org

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Anderson, Cayte, PhD., CRC & Tansey, Tim PhD., CRC | Published 9/9/2016 | PEQATAC

Overview of Fall 2016 Cohort of Program Evaluation Certification and Capstone Project

• 9 9 16 PEQA Cohort Kick-Offv2_capstone.pptm

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PEQATAC | Published 9/9/2016 | PEQATAC

Student Handbook for Fall 2016 Cohort - Program Evaluation Certification

• PEQA_StudentHandbook_Fall2016Cohort-Word-edited.pdf

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Anderson, Cayte, PhD., CRC & Tansey, Tim, PhD., CRC | Published 9/8/2016 | PEQATAC

Overview of the PEQA Technical Assistance Center and Fall 2016 Cohort - Certificate in Program Evaluation

• 9 8 16 PEQA Overview.pptm

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