Upcoming Trainings
Registration is now open for exclusive, Person-Centered Planning Training created by and for people with disabilities and their families. Anyone across the country with all support needs are invited to learn!
To schedule a training for your organization, group, or membership of people with disabilities and/or family members please contact us.
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (2 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Grace Karolenko & Darla Ervin
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (1 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Darla Ervin & Kevin Smith
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter In Action - Topic 1 - The Preparation Process (Learning Lunch Session)
Expectations Matter In Action is a new, practical, and engaging 3-part series focused on Person-Directed Planning.
We offer two convenient times to choose from each day: Learning Lunch or Evening Edge.
Topic 1 - The Preparation Process
In this short workshop, you'll learn simple, helpful ways to get ready for your own planning meeting. We’ll talk about how to:
Invite the right people
Create an agenda
Stay in charge of your planning process
You'll also get useful tools you can take with you, including:
A preparation checklist
An advocacy tips sheet
Templates for invitations and your circle of support
The presentation will take less than 15 minutes. Most of the workshop time will be used to help you start planning and preparing for your own meeting.
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter In Action - Topic 1 - The Preparation Process (Evening Edge Session)
Expectations Matter In Action is a new, practical, and engaging 3-part series focused on Person-Directed Planning.
We offer two convenient times to choose from each day: Learning Lunch or Evening Edge.
Topic 1 - The Preparation Process
In this short workshop, you'll learn simple, helpful ways to get ready for your own planning meeting. We’ll talk about how to:
Invite the right people
Create an agenda
Stay in charge of your planning process
You'll also get useful tools you can take with you, including:
A preparation checklist
An advocacy tips sheet
Templates for invitations and your circle of support
The presentation will take less than 15 minutes. Most of the workshop time will be used to help you start planning and preparing for your own meeting.
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter In Action - Topic 2 - During the Planning Meeting Process (Learning Lunch Session)
Expectations Matter In Action is a new, practical, and engaging 3-part series focused on Person-Directed Planning.
We offer two convenient times to choose from each day: Learning Lunch or Evening Edge.
Topic 2 - During the Planning Meeting Process
In this short workshop, you'll learn how to hold your own planning meeting– your way.
Hold the meeting that YOU want
Make sure that your team is following your lead and supporting your decisions
Create an action plan
You'll also get useful tools you can take with you, including:
An action plan template
Brainstorming template
Supported decision-making template
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter In Action - Topic 2 - During the Planning Meeting Process (Evening Edge Session)
Expectations Matter In Action is a new, practical, and engaging 3-part series focused on Person-Directed Planning.
We offer two convenient times to choose from each day: Learning Lunch or Evening Edge.
Topic 2 - During the Planning Meeting Process
In this short workshop, you'll learn how to hold your own planning meeting– your way.
Hold the meeting that YOU want
Make sure that your team is following your lead and supporting your decisions
Create an action plan
You'll also get useful tools you can take with you, including:
An action plan template
Brainstorming template
Supported decision-making template
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter In Action - Topic 3 - The Accountability Process (Learning Lunch Session)
Expectations Matter In Action is a new, practical, and engaging 3-part series focused on Person-Directed Planning.
We offer two convenient times to choose from each day: Learning Lunch or Evening Edge.
Topic 3 - The Accountability Process
Being reliable and following through are key to making your plan work. In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
Keep your action plan moving forward
Make sure your team follows through on their commitments
Talk to team members when things aren’t going as planned
You’ll also get helpful tools to take with you, including:
Easy-to-use checklists to help your team stay on track
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter In Action - Topic 3 - The Accountability Process (Evening Edge Session)
Expectations Matter In Action is a new, practical, and engaging 3-part series focused on Person-Directed Planning.
We offer two convenient times to choose from each day: Learning Lunch or Evening Edge.
Topic 3 - The Accountability Process
Being reliable and following through are key to making your plan work. In this workshop, you'll learn how to:
Keep your action plan moving forward
Make sure your team follows through on their commitments
Talk to team members when things aren’t going as planned
You’ll also get helpful tools to take with you, including:
Easy-to-use checklists to help your team stay on track
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (1.5 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Grace Karolenko, Darla Ervin, & Kevin Smith
WV Virtual Training - Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (1 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Darla Ervin & Kevin Smith
Parkersburg In-Person Training - Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (2 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Darla Ervin, Lynsay Frye, Anna Smith, & Kevin Smith
Location: Wood County Society Building, 317 E. 8th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Virtual Showcase - Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (2 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
In this showcase, all of our trainers will be coming together to share their knowledge and personal experience with the Person-Directed Planning process. This is a great opportunity to learn from people who are very close to the topic and each have their own unique experiences.
Person-Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: All trainers - Darla Ervin, Lynsay Frye, Kevin Smith, Anna Smith, Grace Karolenko, & Delmar Davis
Martinsburg In-Person Training - Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (2 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Grace Karolenko & Kim Fortney
Location: Airborne Church, 172 Creative Place, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Virtual Training - Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (2 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Darla Ervin & Grace Karolenko
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Anna Smith & Grace Karolenko
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (2 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Darla Ervin & Kevin Smith
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice (2 Hour Module)
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Grace Karolenko & Lynsay Frye
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Plan, My Choice
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved support people. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Person Directed Planning is a powerful approach that helps you create a life that reflects what matters most to YOU. This training teaches people with disabilities to take control, make decisions, and design a future that aligns with their dreams and goals. From housing and jobs to relationships and health, this process focuses on your strengths and interests—not what others think you need. Your plan is flexible, actionable, and evolves with you. Join us to discover how to turn your vision into reality and lead the life you deserve!
Presenters: Grace Karolenko & Lynsay Frye
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters - Grace Karolenko and Lynsay Frye
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan - 2 Hour Module
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters - Darla Ervin and Kevin Smith
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters - Anna Smith and Delmar Davis
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters - Grace Karolenko and Lynsay Frye
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan - 2 Hour Module
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters - Darla Ervin, Delmar Davis and Lynsay Frye
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters - Anna Smith and Lynsay Frye
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters - Darla Ervin, Delmar Davis and Kevin Smith
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan - 2 Hour Module
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters - Anna Smith, Darla Ervin and Grace Karolenko
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters - Grace Karolenko and Lynsay Frye
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kd-2upzssHNdb_taVUee5mMRvHLx9Bz5G
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan - 2 Hour Module
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pc-qsrTMuEtDZxQ_rYOe9jR2Q-RLj_Vkg
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcu2vqD8pG9FHqWBvapyp9orb_gg5nDmc
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcOyspj0iHte6iTPbthFPqQr_1L8eV4Xm
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan - 2 Hour Module
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucuqgqj4jGNcaRSUfQrVLWvnBV3aZaFZs#/registration
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdO2hrzssE90G7nVw7yeRkoV74klZpa6B
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan - 2 Hour Module
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtfuyrqjgqHdThBbH1uaQnuwgV5p8nP0Ug
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters: Darla Irvin and Kevin Smith
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan - WV
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan is Person-Directed Planning Training for West Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, family members, and others. This training is specifically and solely offered to people with developmental disabilities, family members, and other involved individuals. All people with all support needs are invited to learn.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwufuuvrDIjH9134U8L1MlSi2F3fwWiyBCT
*Each person must register, even if you are planning on sharing a device for the Zoom training.*
Thanks to the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council for the grant award making this opportunity possible!
Presenters: Grace Karolenko, Lynsay Frye, and Anna Smith
Advisory Group and Trainer Interest Meeting
Are you a West Virginian interested in developing the training, growing its reach in West Virginia, and training others to do the same? We are seeking Advisory Members and trainers! Shape the future of Expectations Matter!
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan Training for West Virginia
Join us for our Person-Centered Planning Training. We review the history of Person-Centered Planning, how to begin your planning, the planning process, and what to do when you’re finished planning.
Free to West Virginians with disabilities and their family members!
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan Training for West Virginia
Join us for our Person-Centered Planning Training. We review the history of Person-Centered Planning, how to begin your planning, the planning process, and what to do when you’re finished planning.
Free to West Virginians with disabilities and their family members!
Private Training for Professionals
The Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan Training modules were developed for Marylanders with disabilities and their families. Provider agencies, companies, and organizations who would like the training modules presented to their employees or members may request private training, contracting with anyone from our list of trainers.