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Foundations for Instruction Day 1 (ASD Training)

Event Date and Time

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 (All day)

Description

With school districts reporting staff shortages and team members lacking autism training, this content will focus on teaching instructional strategies to IEP team providers newer to the field of ASD (0-5 years). The focus of this in-person training is for participants to learn autism strategies using specially designed instruction for effective programming (student/classroom). This will be a hands-on learning opportunity with embedded coaching and practice on learned content.

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for Instruction Flyer (PDF)

Locations & Dates of trainings: 

Day 1 (In-Person Session)

  • October 1, 2025
  • Adams 12 Conference Center 
  • From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Virtual Check-In

  • November 5, 2025

  • Online via Zoom
  • From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Day 2 (Via Zoom)

  • January 13, 2025
  • Virtual via Zoom 
  • From 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Additional Details:

  • 2 hybrid training dates
  • 2-hour virtual component between Days 1 & 2
  • Registrants are committing to 14 hours of hybrid training:
    • Day 1 will be in person (October 2025)
    • Virtual Check-In
    • Day 2 will be virtual (January 2026)
  • All 14 hours are required when registration is being determined; partial attendance or credit will not be accepted/granted. 
  • There is no cost for this training. The Exceptional Student Services Unit of the Colorado Department of Education provides the funding for the presenters. 
  • No reimbursement is provided to participants. 
  • In-person dates may be held virtually depending upon total number of registered participants

Registration

  • Registration is limited.
  • Registration for each location will close two weeks prior to the initial session date. 

Location

Adams 12 Conference Center

Thornton Colorado

Contact Information

Brooke Carson
Carson_B@cde.state.co.us
Phone: