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Teresa Grossi, PhD

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Contact Information:
812-855-6508
Leadership:
Discipline Coordinators:
Specialty Resource Contacts:
Director
Strategic Developments
Discipline(s):
Education/Special Education
Secondary Transition Services, Supported Employment
AUCD Council Membership:
Community Education Directors' Council
Vita/Bio:

BRIEF VITAE

 

TERESA A. GROSSI

 

Indiana University

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

Indiana's University Center for Excellence

2853 East Tenth Street

Bloomington, Indiana 47408-2696

(812) 855-6508

[email protected]

 

EDUCATION

 

1991: Ph.D. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

 

1987: M.Ed. in Education. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

1981: B.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling. Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia.

 

CERTIFICATION

 

Teaching Certificate in Special Education, Developmental Handicaps, K-12

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

1999-Present: Director, Center on Community Living and Careers, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana's University Center for Excellence, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

 

1999-present: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Indiana University, School of Education, Bloomington, IN.

 

1993-1999: Associate/Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education Services, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH.

 

1991-1992: Director of Training, Touchstone Café, Columbus, OH. Touchstone is a full-service public restaurant that provides vocational training for transition-age youth and adults with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the vocational training and job placement program and supervision of professional staff, job trainers, and trainees.

PUBLICATIONS (selected)

Migliori, A., Mank, D., Grossi, T., & Rogan, P (in press).  Integrated employment or sheltered workshops: Preferences of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and staff. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.

 

Banks, B., & Grossi, T. (2005).  Accessing benefits, planning, assistance and outreach. TASH Connections, 31 (5/6).

 

Grossi, T., & Gilbride, M. (2005).  Exclusion, Intrusion, Inclusion: Assessing worksite supports.. Job Training and Placement Report, 29 (2 & 3).

Grossi, T. A. (2003).  Capitalizing on Employment Networks activities for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Social Security Administration.

Grossi, T. (2002).  What keeps the community interagency transition teams working? The Advance, 12 (4), 11-12

Rogan, P., Grossi, T. A., & Gajewski, R. (2002).  Career and vocational assessment.  In C. L. Sax and C. A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives. Paul Brookes Publishing Co.

Grossi, T. A., Schaaf, L., Steigerwald, M. & Mank, D. (2002). Adult employment.  In K. Storey, D. Hunter, and Bates, P. (Eds.). The Road Ahead: Transition to Adult Life for Persons with Disabilities. 

Banks, B. Charleston, S., Grossi, T. A., & Mank, D.  (2001).  Workplace supports, functioning, and integration outcomes for people with psychiatric disabilities. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. 24(4), 389-396.

Grossi, T. A., Banks, B., Pinniyei, D. Facilitating Job Site Training and Supports: The Evolving Role of the Job Coach. In P. Wehman (Ed.), (2001) Supported employment in business: Expanding the capacity of workers with disabilities. TRN Publications: St. Augustine, Florida

Grossi, T. A., Regan, J., & Regan, B. (1998). Consumer-driven training techniques. In  P. Wehman & J. Kregel (Ed.), More than a job: Satisfying careers for people with disabilities: A consumer-driven approach. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Grossi, T. A. (1998). Using a self-operated auditory prompting system to improve the work performance of two employees with severe disabilities. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps,  23(2), 149-154.

GRANT SUPPORT (selected)

2006: Project Director, Technical Assistance, Training and Evaluation Project. Funded by  Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services for 160,000 for 1 year.

 

2005: Project Director, Transition and Employment Project.  Funded by Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services, $1,084,774 for 2 years.

 

2005: Project Director. Evaluation of Medicaid Waivers High Budget Review. Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. $140,000 .

 

2004: Project Director, Medicaid Education and Outreach and Personal Assistance Services.  Funded by the Indiana Medicaid Infrastructure Grant.  Funded 1 year, $112,000.

 

2003: Project Director, Indiana Housing Finance Authority HOME Investment Partnership Program: Subrecipient Administration Funds.  Funded for $65,000 for 1 year.

 

2002: Principal Investigator, National Institute On Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Mary Switzer Distinguished Fellow.  $55,000 for 1 year.

 

2000: Principal Director, Indiana Works: Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach for Individuals with Disabilities. $985,000 for 5 years.  Funded by Social Security Administration.

EVALUATIONS (selected)

Grossi, T. (2006). Evaluation of a results-based funding approach to employment services. Submitted to Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

 

Grossi, T., Thomas, F., Schaaf, L., & Migliori, A. (2004-2005). Survey of collaboration between schools and vocational rehabilitation counselors.  Submitted to Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

 

Grossi, T., Gilbride, M., & Mank, D. (2005).  Evaluation of the Medicaid Waiver services and costs for Indiana. Submitted to Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services.

Grossi, T.A., Mank, D, & Migliori,. (2005). Survey of families of former residents of Muscatatuk State Developmental Center from 2001 through 2003. For Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.

 

Cole, C.M. & Grossi, T., (2005).Upper Dublin School District, PA, Special Education services

 

Cole, C.M. & Grossi, T., (2000-2001).Cincinnati Public Schools, OH, Special Education services

 

Rogan, P., Grossi, T., Mank, D., Haynes, D., Thomas, F., & Majd, C. (2001). Changes in wage, hour, benefit, and integration outcomes of former sheltered workshop participants who are now in supported employment.  A report for the President's Task Force on the Employment of Adults with Disabilities.

STATE AND NATIONAL SERVICE

 

APSE: The Network on Employment; Board of Directors 2001- present; Board President, 2006-2008

Division of Career Development and Transition - Research Committee member, 2003 -present

Indiana Statewide "290" Interagency Workgroup, 2000-present

Indiana "Article 7, IDEA regulations" transition workgroup, 2006-present

Indiana Vision 2010 Employment Steering Committee, 2006-present

Monroe County Community School Corporation, IN, Board of Trustees, 2005-2009

National Postsecondary Outcomes Center, Advisory member, 2005- present

National Secondary Transition and Technical Assistance Center, Expert panel, 2006-present

Editorial Review Board:  Journal of Career Development and Transition, 2004 - present

                                     Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 2002- present

                                    Education and Treatment of Children, 2002- present

 

 

Service:
APSE: The Network on Employment; Board of Directors 2001-present: Board President, 2006-2008: Division of Career Development and Transition-Research Committee member, 2003-present: National Postsecondary Outcomes Center, Advisory member, 2005-present: National Secondary Transition and Technical Assistance Center, Expert panel, 2006-present: Editorial Review Board: Journal of Career Development and Transition, 2004-present: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 2002-present: Education and Treatment of Children, 2002-present
Linked Projects

IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood (2009/10)
DDARS Consultant Agreement 53-07-DD-0203
IIDC- Professional Development - Indiana Department of Education (08/09)
IIDC- Professional Development - Indiana Department of Education
IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood (2009/10)

IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood (2009/10) (Expires 9-30-2011)
IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood
IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood (Expires 9-30-2012)
IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood
Indiana Partnerships for Post-Secondary Education and Careers
IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood -EXPIRED 9-30-2013
IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood
NIDRR-The Effects of Embedded Employment Resources on the Employment Outcomes of Transition-Age Youth through A School-to-Work Collaborative
Indiana Partnerships for Post-Secondary Education and Careers EXPIRES 9/30/14
Indiana Partnerships for Post-Secondary Education and Careers EXPIRES 9/30/15
NIDRR EXPIRES 9/30/14 -Effects of Embedded Employment Resources on Employment Outcomes of Transition-Age Youth through A School-to-Work Collaborative
NIDRR 10/1/14-3/31/15-Effects of Embedded Employment Resources on Employment Outcomes of Transition-Age Youth through A School-to-Work Collaborative
IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood EXPIRES 9/30/14
IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood EXPIRES 9/30/15
Indiana Partnerships for Post-Secondary Education and Careers EXPIRES 9/30/15
Indiana Partnerships for Post-Secondary Education and Careers EXPIRES 9/30/16
Indiana Partnerships for Post-Secondary Education and Careers
IN DOE/INRCIA for Transition to Adulthood EXPIRES 9/30/15
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/16
Indiana Partnerships for Post-Secondary Education and Careers EXPIRES 9/30/16
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/16
CCLC Income Account
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/17
UMASS: External Evaluation for Natl Coordinating Center
UMASS: External Evaluation for Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/17
UMASS: External Evaluation for Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/18
BDDS/Case Mgmt Curriculum Project
Strategic Developments Grossi Other Designated Funds
UMASS: External Evaluation for Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/18
UMASS: External Evaluation for Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/19
Strategic Developments Grossi Other Designated Funds
UMASS: External Evaluation for Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/19
NIDILRR Effects of Embedded Employment Resources on the Employment Outcomes of Transition Age Youth through a School-to-Work Collaborati
BDDS/Case Mgmt Curriculum Project
Living Well
UMASS: External Evaluation for Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/20
Strategic Developments Grossi Other Designated Funds
ONLIN Income Account
UMASS: External Evaluation for Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/20
BDDS/Canvas Maintenance
Living Well,Exp 9/29/22
Living Well
UMASS: Think College Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/21
Strategic Developments Grossi Other Designated Funds
UMASS: Think College Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/22
ONLIN Income Account
STRAT Income Account
BDDS/Canvas Maintenance
Living Well,Exp 9/29/22
Living Well, Exp 9/29/22
ONLIN Income Account
STRAT Income Account
Strategic Developments Grossi Other Designated Funds
UMASS: Think College Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/23
Disability Solutions
DDRS Training Comp C
DDRS Onboarding Comp D
VR Supported Employment
DDRS Onboarding Comp D
DDRS Training Comp C
Disability Solutions
ONLIN Income Account
STRAT Income Account
Strategic Developments Grossi Other Designated Funds
VR Supported Employment
UMASS: Think College Natl Coordinating Ctr Exp 9/30/23
University of New Hampshire Needs Assessment
Linked Products

The Hoosier Orientation Handbook on Supported Employment
The Hoosier Orientation Handbook on Supported Employment
Transition Assessment Module
Transition to Work: A Shared Reponsibility
Indiana Project Search: Statewide Report

Transition Assessment Resource Guide
Mental Health Series for Employment
VRS Leadership Academy
Assistive Technology
Career Guidance & Counseling
Case & Caseload Management
Consumer Benefits Planning
Counselor Roles & Responsibilities
Foundations of Rehabilitation
Job Related Services & Concepts
Medical Aspects of Disability
Mental Health, Addiction & Counseling
New VRC Orientation: Module 11 - The Individualized Plan for Employment and Amendments
New VRC Orientation: Module 8 - Understanding Services and Vendors
Psychosocial & Cultural Aspects of Disability
Transition Assessment Module
Indiana Project Search: Statewide Report 2012
Transition Assessment Resource Guide
Employment First Indiana: A Guide for Case Managers
Now What? Resources for Life After College
You Have Questions, We Have Answers
Self-determination at IUPUI
Postsecondary Opportunities in Indiana
New VRC Orientation: Module 1 - Introduction
New VRC Orientation: Module 2 - The Field of Disability Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 3 - Consumer Statuses
New VRC Orientation: Module 4 - Receiving and Procesing a VR Referral
New VRC Orientation: Module 5 - Taking an Application for VR Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 6 - VR Eligibility and Severity Determination
New VRC Orientation: Module 7 - Fiscal Accountability
New VRC Orientation: Module 9 - Additional Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 10 - The Comprehensive Assessment
New VRC Orientation: Module 12 - Closing a Case
New VRC Orientation: Module 13 - Post-employment
VRS New Counselor Training Guide 2.0
VRS New Counselor Training Guide 2.0 - Supervior's Edition
Creating an IU Guest Account for the VRLA
Effective Strategies for Working with People with Addiction
Effective Strategies for Working with Individuals Diagnosed with Personality Disorder
Working with Ex-offenders
Job Support Strategies
Employment First
VRS Transition Collaboration Survey Report
Teaching Transition Skills in Inclusive Schools
Day and Employment Services Outcome System Report
New VRC Orientation: Module 2 - The Field of Disability Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 5 - Taking an Application for VR Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 6 - VR Eligibility and Severity Determination
New VRC Orientation: Module 7 - Fiscal Accountability
New VRC Orientation: Module 7 - Fiscal Accountability
New VRC Orientation: Module 1 - Introduction
New VRC Orientation: Module 12 - Closing a Case
New VRC Orientation: Module 3 - Consumer Statuses
New VRC Orientation: Module 4 - Receiving and Procesing a VR Referral
New VRC Orientation: Module 9 - Additional Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 10 - The Comprehensive Assessment
New VRC Orientation: Module 13 - Post-employment
Day and Employment Services Outcome System Report
Assistive Technology
Career Guidance & Counseling
Case & Caseload Management
Consumer Benefits Planning
Counselor Roles & Responsibilities
Foundations of Rehabilitation
Job Related Services & Concepts
Medical Aspects of Disability
Mental Health, Addiction & Counseling
Psychosocial & Cultural Aspects of Disability
VRS New Counselor Training Guide 2.0
VRS New Counselor Training Guide 2.0 - Supervior's Edition
Transition Assessment Module
Employment First
Transition Assessment Resource Guide
New VRC Orientation: Module 1 - Introduction
New VRC Orientation: Module 10 - The Comprehensive Assessment
New VRC Orientation: Module 11 - The Individualized Plan for Employment and Amendments
New VRC Orientation: Module 12 - Closing a Case
New VRC Orientation: Module 13 - Post-employment
New VRC Orientation: Module 2 - The Field of Disability Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 9 - Additional Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 8 - Understanding Services and Vendors
New VRC Orientation: Module 3 - Consumer Statuses
New VRC Orientation: Module 4 - Receiving and Procesing a VR Referral
New VRC Orientation: Module 5 - Taking an Application for VR Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 6 - VR Eligibility and Severity Determination
New VRC Orientation: Module 7 - Fiscal Accountability
Medical Aspects of Disability
Psychosocial & Cultural Aspects of Disability
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Career Planning Guide for Students
Strategic Career Planniong
BVI-RCD Training Needs Survey
Working with Indiana Businesses Web Page
2014 Day and Employment Services Outcome Report
Assistive Technology
Career Guidance & Counseling
Career Planning Guide for Students
Case & Caseload Management
Consumer Benefits Planning
Counselor Roles & Responsibilities
Employment First
Foundations of Rehabilitation
Medical Aspects of Disability
Mental Health, Addiction & Counseling
New VRC Orientation: Module 1 - Introduction
New VRC Orientation: Module 10 - The Comprehensive Assessment
New VRC Orientation: Module 11 - The Individualized Plan for Employment and Amendments
New VRC Orientation: Module 12 - Closing a Case
New VRC Orientation: Module 13 - Post-employment
New VRC Orientation: Module 2 - The Field of Disability Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 3 - Consumer Statuses
New VRC Orientation: Module 4 - Receiving and Procesing a VR Referral
New VRC Orientation: Module 5 - Taking an Application for VR Services
New VRC Orientation: Module 6 - VR Eligibility and Severity Determination
New VRC Orientation: Module 7 - Fiscal Accountability
New VRC Orientation: Module 8 - Understanding Services and Vendors
New VRC Orientation: Module 9 - Additional Services
Psychosocial & Cultural Aspects of Disability
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Strategic Career Planniong
Transition Assessment Module
Transition Assessment Resource Guide
VRS New Counselor Training Guide 2.0
VRS New Counselor Training Guide 2.0 - Supervior's Edition
Working with Indiana Businesses Web Page
A Postsecondary Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Principles of Supported Employment Module 1
Career Planning for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Job Seekers
The Evolution of Supported Employment Module 2
A Brief Overview of WIOA and Employment First
Introduction to Using the Career Planning Guide for Vocational Counselors and Job Seekers
Triennial Needs Assessment: State Plan Attachment
A Postsecondary Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
A Postsecondary Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Inclusive Education in Indiana
Shared Solutions
Indiana Employment Specialist Training
Day and Employment Services Outcome Report 2016
State Employment Leadership Network 10-Year Review
Working with A.J.: An Example of Job Readiness Training
Using authentic assessment in the transition planning process.
INSTRC Tuesdays Tips
Transition IEP Compliance Series
Shared Solutions
Day and Employment Services Outcomes System Database Redesign
Day and Employment Services Outcomes Systems Report 2019
Transitions Across the Lifespan
Direct Support Professional Online Learning
DESOS flyer