Community Education and Caregiver & Support Provider Training
Community Outreach Wisconsin (COW) provides practical trainings to support providers and caregivers, agencies, teams, families, individuals with disabilities, program administrators/supervisors, and community members interested in learning more about related topics in the field of Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities.
Many trainings are developed and presented by COW staff who have extensive experience and knowledge in supporting people with disabilities to promote full community inclusion.
Below is COW’s calendar of scheduled trainings. COW can also bring the trainings to you, and conduct onsite training seminars. For more information, reach out to Community Training Director, Michael Truman, mltruman@wisc.edu.
Trainings may meet the continuing education requirements as prescribed by the WI Department of Regulation and Licensing (see specific training information to see if it qualifies).
Events
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Oct 22Sexting, Porn, and Online Dating, Oh My! Empowering Neurodivergent Teens and Adults in Safe Online Experiences – In Person Training
Overview: The internet can feel scary, and a caregiver’s response can often be to limit access to technology in an attempt to keep someone safe. However, to move away from a protective model and toward an empowered model, we need to talk about these topics and support neurodivergent teens and adults in making safe decisions …
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Nov 11Trauma, Brains, and BIG Emotions: Providing Trauma-Informed Support to Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults – In Person Training
Overview: Many approaches to “behavioral challenges” focus heavily on “eliminating a behavior” rather than understanding the purpose of an action. Trauma can impact our brains and nervous system’s ability to differentiate between safe and unsafe situations, which can result in some emotions and actions that may seem baffling, but are often the body trying to …
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Nov 18IEP 101 – In Person Training
Overview: Disability Rights Wisconsin along with Community TIES have come together to provide an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Training for guardians and providers who attend IEP meetings. Participants will learn how to: Registration Change: All trainings occurring after May 15, 2026 will be processed through a new online system which will require payment via credit/debit card …
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Dec 3The Double Rainbow: The Intersection of Gender Identity and Neurodivergence – In Person Training
Overview: Research has shown that rates of LGBTQIA+ identification in the neurodivergent community are higher than in the general population, but little is done to provide increased and inclusive supports to them or to better understand their unique needs. And given trans and gender non-conforming youth are at a much higher risk of depression, anxiety, …
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Dec 7Ethics and Boundaries in Community Practice – In Person Training
Overview: This interactive 4-hour training, designed to fulfill Wisconsin’s continuing education requirements for social workers, will explore the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics, and ethical decision-making frameworks relevant to community-based practice. Through group discussion and individual reflection, participants will reflect critically on common ethical issues and responses that arise when providing individualized, …
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Jan 14Ethics and Boundaries in Community Practice – In Person Training
Overview: This interactive 4-hour training, designed to fulfill Wisconsin’s continuing education requirements for social workers, will explore the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics, and ethical decision-making frameworks relevant to community-based practice. Through group discussion and individual reflection, participants will reflect critically on common ethical issues and responses that arise when providing individualized, …
WIN Distance Learning
A series of online training opportunities for individuals around the state of Wisconsin. This series provides expertise, training, and resources through videoconference workshops for individuals who support the overall health and wellbeing of adults with IDDs in their communities.
Health Care
These sessions are designed to equip professionals and caregivers with the knowledge to safely support people with disabilities and their health care needs.
Check out our training catalog for the various training seminars Community Outreach Wisconsin offers.
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Cancellation Policy:
To receive a refund, cancellations must be received at least 7 days prior to the date of the training event. Any registrations or cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the event, are not eligible for a refund.
If you have questions related to training registration, email the Community Training program.