Education Committee Report submitted by Samantha Ruppert April 2008

I am happy to report that we have planned trainings in progress!

Upcoming trainings include:

• Culturally Appropriate scheduled for April 10, 2008- Vissta Richmond Area Training Center, Richmond, VA



• Autism Spectrum Disorder Training is being planned with Carol Schall a tentative date is for September. Carol Schall will also be presenting at Collaborations for us.

Thank you to everyone that has supported the Education committee with creating VRA’s successful training events! As always, the committee is always looking for more trainings so please help us in establishing some great training events for this year. I can possibly make available CRC credits and CEU credits for your training as well. Please contact: Samantha Ruppert (662-7183)

Previous 2008 trainings included:

February 15, 2008-“Discover and Express your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs” Charlottesville, VA (VRCEA sponsored)

Previous 2007 trainings included:

• More than a Lunch: Best Practices for Working Employers, March 2007, Charlottesville, Virginia, coordinated by Jane Bennett



• Leadership is like an Earthquake June 14, 2007, Henrico, Virginia, coordinated by Susan Green



• Engaging the Autistic Consumer in the Rehabilitative Process, July 23, 2007, Richmond, Virginia, coordinated by Donna Grumiaux



• Exploring Connections between Race and Class, August 10, 2007, Charlottesville, Virginia, coordinated by Ellen Braswell



• Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, October 23, 2007, Daleville, VA, coordinated and sponsored by VARL



• The Puzzle of Employment: Promoting Success of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, November 30, 2007, Wytheville, VA, coordinated by Margaret Gillispie



• Scott Miller, Ph.D., “The Heart and Soul of Change, What Works in Counseling”, coordinated by Donna Grumiaux

We are looking forward to more trainings this year so keep checking the website and be sure you are on the email list!

Bookmark this page for all of the training opportunities for VRA and it's members.

10-5 through 10-7 • Collaborations Conference 2008
8-28 • VRA Training: Working with Challenging People While Maintaining Personal Balance
8-19 • VRCEA Training: Susan Green
8-5 • VRCEA Training: Allen Lewis
7-18 • Scott Miller: Snatching Victory from the Jaws of Defeat • Springfield, VA
7-17 • Scott Miller: Snatching Victory from the Jaws of Defeat • Norfolk, VA
6-12 • VARL Training: Catching Greatness
6-5 through 6-6 • Rehabilitation of the Adult and Child with Brain Injury: Practical Solutions to Real World Problems
6-7 • The National TBI Caregivers’ Conference
6-3 • Training Event: VRCEA "The Formula"
5-16 • VARL Training: The Intersection of Race and Class in Today’s Society
4-10 • Culturally Appropriate Training, Richmond, VA
3-14 • Clifton Mitchell Training, Virgina Beach, VA
3-13 • Clifton Mitchell Training, Richmond, VA
3-12 • Clifton Mitchell Training, Springfield, VA
3-12 • Mid Atlantic NRA Training: Ethics & Advocacy, Hilton Alexandria Old Town
2-15 • VRCEA Training: “Discover and Express Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs”