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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Mar21
CSC Crisis Prevention Summit @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall • 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Registration for the Summit has closed. Overview: The Summit will focus on communication and planning strategies for social workers, care managers, law enforcement, IRIS consultants, residential providers and managers to help better understand what …
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Apr17
IEP 101 – In Person Training @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Disability Rights Wisconsin along with Community TIES (Training, Intervention, and Evaluation Services) provides an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Training for guardians and providers who attend IEP meetings. This will allow training participants to better …
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Apr18
Managing Threatening Confrontations - Free Virtual Training @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. This seminar is designed to put order to the chaos. …
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Apr26
Managing Threatening Confrontations - In Person Training @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. These moments often appear chaotic-when to talk, when to step …
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May22
Managing Threatening Confrontations - Free Virtual Training @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. This seminar is designed to put order to the chaos. …
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Jun12
Managing Threatening Confrontations - Free Virtual Training @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. This seminar is designed to put order to the chaos. …
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.
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Cancellation Policy:
Agencies and individuals will be charged the full registration fee for no-shows and late cancellations. The registration fee will be waived for cancellations made 24 hours or more prior to the start of the training. Substitutions are accepted.
If you have questions related to training registration, email the Community Training program or call 608-265-9440.