Capstone Project Hub

After successfully completing the online PEQATAC Certification courses, participants implemented a capstone project within their state VR program. These projects provided an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained through the online courses in real-life situations. The goal was to design and implement program evaluation projects that support the participant’s state agency’s needs in measuring various aspects connected to successful WIOA implementation.

Capstone Project Background

Capstone projects were:

Conducted on a topic responsive to the needs of the State VR agency and agreed to by PEQA, the PEQA Certification Course participant, and the State VR agency;
Completed as part of the normal work duties of the participant in the State VR agency.

Participants were connected with research mentors during the PEQA Certification Course to start designing their capstone project. Collaboration among participants, with the potential to co-design and implement projects with an assigned mentor, was encouraged.

Featured Capstone Projects

A Closer Look at Vocational Rehabilitation College Training Services at the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

October 29, 2020

Case Service Reporting: Meeting Guidelines for WIOA and Supporting Documentation

August 26, 2020

The Effect of Benefits Counseling on Increasing Knowledge of Social Security Work Rules and Work Incentives

August 21, 2020

A Pilot Study to Develop VR Case Review Instrument for WIOA Performance Measure Data Collection

September 26, 2019

Featured Capstone Projects

A Closer Look at Vocational Rehabilitation College Training Services at the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

Case Service Reporting: Meeting Guidelines for WIOA and Supporting Documentation

The Effect of Benefits Counseling on Increasing Knowledge of Social Security Work Rules and Work Incentives

A Pilot Study to Develop VR Case Review Instrument for WIOA Performance Measure Data Collection

Information Technology Training Center Evaluation

The Impact of Early Work Experience on VR Outcomes

A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Person-Centered Planning

Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Pre-Employment Transition Services

Motivational Interviewing Training Effect in Vocational Rehabilitation