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Summit Conference

There’s more than one way to reach your destination – you can get there from here!

Join us as we explore new and proven paths to excellence in performance management and quality assurance in the state vocational rehabilitation system.

We’ll journey together to achieve excellence in providing services to people with disabilities, resulting in quality employment outcomes.

Plan Your Schedule, and More, with the Conference App

Our conference app has all the important information you'll need for the event, as well as features to enhance your event experience. Network with attendees and presenters, plan your days, and access the program and resources! You will have access to the conference app after you register.

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September 4 - 6, 2019

Collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program Evaluators and others interested in creating excellence within state VR agencies, including our conference partners and collaborators.



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The Summit Conference is your beacon for performance management excellence.

Conference Attendees Will:

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    Collaborate and Share

    Collaborate and share resources with knowledgeable professionals and sponsoring agencies.

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    Access Resources

    Access resources for technical assistance.

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    Learn Evaluation Results

    Learn evaluation results and research outcomes from VR practitioners and researchers.

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    Get Insight on VR Agencies’ Strategies

    Get insight on VR Agencies’ strategies for internal controls, post exit services, program evaluation, case review processes, accurate data collection of credentials, skills gains and other workplace integration processes.

Register Today!

Early Bird registration closed on July 15. Regular Registration closed on August 21, 2019. For late registration contact Jennifer Gundlach Klatt.

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Conference Location

Holiday Inn by the Bay - Portland, Maine
What a beautiful location! Get information on the hotel, reservation cost and deadline, and culture of Portland, Maine.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Be recognized among performance management and quality assurance professionals in the state and federal vocational rehabilitation system.

Find out more about becoming a sponsor.

A big thank you to Market Research Decisions for sponsoring the Continental Breakfast on Friday, September 6!

Thank you to Alliance Enterprises for being a sponsor of the 12th Summit Conference!

This event is provided with support from the Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Center (PEQA-TAC) grant from the Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) award number PR#H263B150004. The contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.