START K-12 Intensive Training
Module 1: Foundations in ASD and the Teaming Process
Training will continue throughout the school year and a newsletter will be sent out following each module for administrators including a snapshot of the learning, key points, and resources that can be useful talking points with staff who attend the training.
District Teams
Berkley, Birmingham, Bradford Academy, Clarenceville, Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huron Valley, Lake Orion, Lamphere, Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, South Lyon, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford
Live streaming to St. Clair
Out of county teams:
Hillsdale, Muskegon, St. Joseph, Wayne -Westland
Upcoming Modules
11/7-11/8- Looking at ASD Differently
12/12-12/13- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports for Students with ASD
1/9-1/10- Educational Supports and Strategies for Students with ASD
2/5-2/6- Peer to Peer Support for Students with ASD
3/6-3/7- IEP Development and Implementation for Students with ASD
5/9- Transition Planning for Students with ASD
*Administrator Module
Thursday, March 21
8:30-11:30; possible afternoon session
Participant Roles
Teachers... 36%
Administrators.... 7%
Paraprofessionals... 5%
Itinerant Staff... 40%
Consultants... 8%
Parents... 5%
Module #1 Talking Points
- Goal of the training is to apply knowledge and skills of evidence-based practices in Autism as a Team
- Teams will be collecting baseline data on their target student in the areas of social skills, independence, and engagement.
- The CETA (Classroom Environment and Teaching Assessment) is a self-reflection tool for teachers which outlines the supports considered critical for most students with Autism. Administrators can also use the tool as a guide.
- Individuals with Autism process social cues and stimuli in brain regions that typically process images and sounds, making it extremely difficult for them to pick up on social nuances.
- Effective teaming, including meeting essentials, practices and accountability of ALL team members
- Meeting Mechanics Process
- Visual organizers for meetings, paraeducators, data collection, schedule matrix, differentiated output methods, Peer to Peer
- Power point and module handouts can be accessed in the START K-12 Materials Google Drive
- Resources for Evidence Based Practices and Autism (OCALI, AFIRM Modules)
Resources
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders-free professional resources for educators who work with individuals with Autism.
AFIRM Modules- FREE online professional learning for each of the 27 evidence-based practices for students with Autism.
MDE Family Matters- help sheets for families and educators from the MDE with information regarding LRE, IDEA, IEP Process and more. Help sheets are available in English, Spanish and Arabic.
SLP Resource- link to social/emotional skill sharing site.
Amazing Things Happen- link to a GREAT video about autism awareness!