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.
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).
Training and Events Calendar
Managing Threatening Confrontations – Free Virtual Training
Autistic Flourishing: Fostering Happy, Healthy Brains & Bodies – In Person Training
Humanizing Mental Health – In Person Training
Trauma’s Influence on the Brain, Body, and Behavior: Promoting Healing & Well-Being – In Person Training
Looking Beneath the Surface of “Challenging Behavior” – In Person Training
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.
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. Community Outreach Wisconsin will charge a 15% admin fee for more than 2 training cancellations per month per agency.
If you have questions related to training registration, email the Community Training program or call 608-265-9440 ext 0.