Take the leap to larger systems-change:

Introducing the Training and Development Institute!

A personalized, inclusive training program to give you the confidence to make self-direction a reality in your organization or life

“I've learned so much from Gail and every time I meet with her, I learn again.”

— Katie Collins-Ihrke, Executive Director of the Arc of Howard County

Are you looking to support people to live the lives of their choosing but feel stuck?

This training community is for people looking to enhance their skills in all areas of the field: organizational practices, person-centered planning, coaching and mentoring, who work at and use Service Providers and those who work in and use Self-Directed Services, and want to make change.

Who should attend

  • People with disabilities

  • Program managers

  • Service and/or program coordinators

  • Direct support professionals

  • Support brokers

  • Executive directors

  • Social workers

  • Counselors

  • Community inclusion practitioners/specialists

  • Person-Centered Planning specialists

What you’ll learn

 

  • Transformative organizational change

  • Building your organization based on people’s direction

  • Person-centered planning

  • Active facilitation

  • Coaching and mentoring

  • Supporting people with disabilities to live the lives they want to live

  • Practical action plans and tools to create a larger systems change in your organization and for the people with disabilities you serve.

  • Instruction crafted for all people, regardless of impact of disability.

  • 4 hours of technical assistance (with a Premium Membership)

  • Over 30 hours of Training and Development (with a Premium Membership)

  • and more!

Meet Your Facilitators

  • Gail Godwin

    Gail has over 30 years of personal experience in the field, including founding Shared Support Maryland! Read her story here: Gail's Story

  • Amanda Rich

    Dr. Rich is an associate professor of Human Services at York College of Pennsylvania where she teaches course work related to direct practice, administration, and public policy affecting human service organizations.

Become a member

By purchasing a membership, you are making a commitment to living the practice in your own work and life.

What you’ll gain from a membership:

  • Year-long coaching and mentoring in the areas of:

    • Active facilitation

    • Person-centered planning

    • Transformative organizational change

    • Supporting people with disabilities to live the lives they want to live

  • Customized, practical action plans and tools

  • One 2-hour Expectations Matter training included

  • 4 hours of technical assistance (with a Premium Membership)

  • Over 30 hours of Training and Development (with a Premium Membership)

  • "The knowledge combined with the facilitators' conversational and intentional approach was refreshing. I’m walking away from this training with a new approach."

    training participant

  • “This inspired me to do more.”

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  • "This training helped me better understand person-centered planning implementation and advocacy rights.“

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Questions?

We’re here for you!

Schedule a time with Gail Godwin below.