
Summit Conference
Thank you for joining us at the Summit Conference 2019.
We explored new and proven paths to excellence in performance management and quality assurance in the state vocational rehabilitation system.
We journeyed together to achieve excellence in providing services to people with disabilities, resulting in quality employment outcomes.
We look forward to continuing our journey next year in Orlando, Florida, on September 16-18th.
See you there!
The Summit Conference 2019 took place in Portland, Maine, on September 4 - 6.
A conference to collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program Evaluators and others interested in creating excellence within state VR agencies, including our conference partners and collaborators.

The Summit Conference is your beacon for performance management excellence.
Conference Attendees:
Collaborated and Shared
Collaborated and shared resources with knowledgeable professionals and sponsoring agencies.
Accessed Resources
Accessed resources for technical assistance.
Learned Evaluation Results
Learned evaluation results and research outcomes from VR practitioners and researchers.
Got Insight on VR Agencies’ Strategies
Got 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.
Conference Location
The 12th Annual Conference was held at Holiday Inn by the Bay - Portland, Maine
Save the Date!
The 13th Annual Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida, September 16-18th.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Our sponsors are 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!

Conference App: Plan Your Schedule, and More!
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!
Use these instructions to download the app and get ready for the Summit Conference 2020!
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About the Conference
This year’s Summit Conference 2019 was the result of a collaboration between The Summit Group and Navigators, Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Center (PEQA-TAC) , Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network (RPEN), Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC), Alliance Enterprises, Inc., Knowledge Translation for Employment Research Center (KTER Center) - State of the Science Conference, American Institutes for Research (AIR), Market Decisions Research and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
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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.