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 Foundations for Instruction (Limon Sessions)

ASD Training: Foundations for Instruction (Limon Sessions)

Audience: Educators, Other District/School Staff | Topic: Autism, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education | Hosted by: Office of Special Education


Blended format. ASD Training: Foundations for Instruction (Limon Sessions)
Blended format

Overview

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.

Who Should Attend? 

  • Staff working directly with students with ASD for less than 5 years
  • Suggested roles: teachers (special education, ECSEs, general education) speech/language pathologists, school psychologists, OTs, PTs
  • Possible paraeducator attendance: paraeducators can attend IF a certified team member is also registered

Dates & Times

Session 1 (In-Person)

September 24, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Session 2 (Virtual)

October 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Session 3 (Virtual)

January 15, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Additional Details

Requirements 

  • 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 (Fall 2024)
    • Virtual Check-In
    • Day 2 will be virtual (Winter 2025)
  • All 14 hours are required; partial attendance or credit will not be accepted/granted.
  • In-person dates may be held virtually depending upon total number of registered participants.

Registration

Space is limited and registration will close 2 weeks prior to the start date.

Register for the Limon based training sessions (Google Form)

Cost

The Exceptional Student Services Unit of the Colorado Department of Education provides the funding for the presenters. No reimbursement is provided to participants.

Event Date and Time

  • Tuesday, September 24, 2024 -
    8:30am to 3:30pm

Location

Limon

Certificate

Participants must complete both in-person days (12 hours) and one virtual session (2 hours) to receive a certificate of attendance (14 CDE hours). Partial credit will not be given.

Professional development events offers a certificate

Contact Information

Brooke Carson
Carson_B@cde.state.co.us

     

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