Autism
This program provides information, technical assistance and staff development opportunities for school personnel who work with students with Autism and the parents of these students. The Autism Program also has three strands that offer training from an introductory level to the advanced level. Professional Development opportunities are presented in a variety of formats including workshops, small group mentoring meetings, and make and take work sessions. In addition, general information about autism spectrum disorders, technical assistance and consultation regarding specific issues also are available to individual school districts and/ or campuses upon request. Requests that do not require an onsite visit may be made to the autism consultant by telephone, fax, email or written correspondence.
Announcing:
17th Annual Texas State Conference on Autism
When: December 4 - 6, 2008
Where: Arlington, Texas
http://www.autism.esc2.net/conference.asp
Autism Training Strands
(Participation through Special Education Director recommendation)
Autism Intervention Specialists’ Academy: Levels I & II
Autism In Home/Parent Training: Levels I & II
Autism Institute
Training sessions listed as “open” on line are open to all participants and recommendation is not needed for these.
Information about these groups may be obtained by contacting the Autism Consultant:
Jack Delametter
Email: Jack.Delametter@region10.org
Phone: (972) 348-1588
Fax: (972) 348-1589
Autism Evaluation Strand:
Contact: Kay Torchiana : Kay.Torchiana@region10.org
LINKS
Office of Special Education Programs
The Council for Exceptional Children
Autism Society of Collin County
Technical Assistance
Requests for on site visits should be made through the building principal and the Special Education Director of the District/SSA. The request should be based on an individualized, specific need for instructional strategies that cannot be addressed in a traditional staff development setting. Forms required for accessing this service may be obtained by contacting the autism consultant. These services are available at no cost to the district/SSA. Requests that do not require an onsite visit may be made to the autism consultant by telephone, fax, email or written correspondence.
Staff Development:
Staff Development activities, a crucial part of this program, are designed to provide the most current information and ongoing training for staff and parents. Information about these opportunities is made available through the Region 10 website, flyers, and brochures.
Contact:
Jack Delametter
Email: Jack.Delametter@region10.org
Phone: (972) 348-1588
Fax: (972) 348-1589
Other Training Opportunities in the Region
Please contact the agency sponsoring these events for further information. Personnel at Region 10 do not have knowledge of the details.