Fee Associated - $120

Series Title: From Philosophy to Practice: Creating a Foundation for Ethical Supports and Services

Presenter: Wendy Quarles

Series Description: This comprehensive training is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical ethical principles and their practical application in support and service settings. Participants will explore foundational ethical concepts such as justice, autonomy, and beneficence, and learn how to integrate these principles into real-world scenarios involving diverse populations. Through case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises, attendees will develop actionable strategies for creating and maintaining ethical frameworks in service delivery, ensuring that practices are not only effective but also respectful, inclusive, and aligned with core ethical values.

By the end of the training, participants will have the knowledge and tools to build ethical supports and services that are grounded in sound philosophical principles, fostering environments of trust, transparency, and accountability in their professional practice.

Note: registration for this course is for the entire three part series, if you wish to register for the individual webinar sessions, please refer to the following course pages:

Webinar I: The ABCs of Ethics and Employment Services

Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM ET

Description: This foundational training is designed to introduce participants to the essential ethical principles and practices that guide employment services. Focusing on the "ABCs" of ethics—Accountability, Beneficence, and Competence—attendees will gain a deep understanding of how to navigate ethical dilemmas in the workplace, foster an inclusive and respectful environment, and uphold the rights and dignity of all individuals seeking employment services.

Using the ethical principles outlined in the professional conduct codes available from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and the Association for People Supporting Employment First (APSE) participants will explore key topics such as fair treatment, autonomy, and ethical decision-making in employment practices. This training provides valuable insights for professionals working in employment services, equipping them with the tools to ensure that ethical standards are upheld while meeting the diverse needs of job seekers.

Learning Objectives:

Understand key ethical principles in the context of employment services, and how these principles apply to everyday practice.
Explore ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in employment services, and develop strategies for addressing these challenges while maintaining fairness, transparency, and respect for individuals seeking employment.
Develop a strong foundation in partcipant’s rights and advocacy, ensuring that job seekers and employees are treated with dignity and their autonomy is respected throughout the employment services process.
Learn how to apply ethical decision-making models to situations in employment services, balancing the needs of clients with organizational policies and legal considerations.
Promote transparency and honesty in communication with job seekers and associated stakeholders, ensuring they are fully informed about their rights, the services available to them, and any potential conflicts of interest in employment placement processes.

Webinar 2: Ethics and Transition Services: Working with Students and Families

Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM ET

Description: This training is designed to equip professionals with the ethical knowledge and skills necessary for supporting students and families during the critical transition from school to adulthood. Focusing on the ethical principles that guide transition services, participants will explore topics such as student autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural competency in the context of planning for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.

The training emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect for diverse needs, and the application of ethical decision-making in working with students with disabilities or other special needs.

By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to navigate the ethical complexities of transition services, ensuring they provide student- and family-centered support that fosters empowerment, independence, and successful outcomes for all individuals.

Learning Objectives:

Understand ethical principles related to transition services, including autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, and respect for the dignity of students and families.
Explore concepts of collaborative decision-making with students and families, ensuring that the voices of both students and parents are respected in the transition planning process.
Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to complex scenarios in transition services, balancing the needs of students, families, and educational professionals.
Promote student empowerment by exploring ways to support students in making informed choices regarding their post-secondary education, employment, and independent living goals.
Build partnerships with families by fostering trust, transparency, and open communication to enhance collaboration and ensure the best outcomes for students.

Webinar 3: Ethics and Culturally Responsive Practices

Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM ET (Note that this time is different from the 2 previous sessions)

Description: This training is designed to help professionals integrate ethical principles with culturally responsive practices in their work. Participants will explore how to navigate ethical decision-making while honoring and respecting cultural diversity in service delivery. Focusing on key ethical concepts like equity, respect, and justice, the training will provide participants with practical tools for creating inclusive environments that consider the cultural backgrounds, values, and perspectives of those they serve.

By the end of the training, participants will be empowered with the knowledge and skills to apply culturally responsive practices within an ethical framework, ensuring that their services are both inclusive and aligned with the core values of respect, dignity, and social justice.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the core ethical principles that guide practice, including equity, justice, respect, and confidentiality, and how these principles intersect with cultural responsiveness.
Develop cultural competence by exploring the importance of cultural awareness and understanding in providing effective and ethical services to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Enhance decision-making skills by integrating ethical decision-making models with cultural considerations to address complex situations in a manner that promotes inclusivity and dignity.
Examine the role of implicit bias and its impact on ethical practice, and learn how to recognize, address, and mitigate bias in service delivery.
Enhance cultural competence by understanding how cultural differences may influence employment opportunities and the approach to service delivery, and applying culturally responsive practices in ethical decision-making.

Continuing Education Recognition:

This training will offer Continuing Education credit hours pre-approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; you may download a CRC Verification of Completion form once you have successfully passed the quiz found under the course outline.

Additional Information:

Certificates of Completion are available for all sessions; to receive a certificate you must receive a score of 70% or higher on the quiz found under the course content tab.
Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more. Contact elearning@transcen.org for more information or to register your group.