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CESA 6 has long provided services to support teachers and students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We are pleased to introduce our newest program: The Autism Effectiveness Academy (AEA). The AEA is designed to address the challenges faced by districts in programming for students with ASD, including
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An increasing number of students with ASD who struggle within the traditional school setting and who have diverse needs;
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Limited district resources;
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The current professional development model, which relies heavily on sit-and-get with little follow-up.
The vision of the AEA is:
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To provide training and coaching in order to increase teacher effectiveness in meeting the educational needs of students with autism spectrum disorders by utilizing evidence-based practices in their classrooms;
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To develop sustainable systems and increase the professional development capacity of districts;
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To place emphasis on the importance of both implementation and intervention data to track progress and guide decision making.
Districts are invited to send teams of 3-5 professionals to the AEA. Teams will participate with the AEA for three years. Components of the program include:
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Completion of online training: Foundations of ASD;
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Summer Academies;
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Consistent coaching across three years;
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Learning Community Cohort Meetings;
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Administrative Cohort Meetings;
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Parent Trainings;
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Lending Library.
Printable Document
The three-year plan includes:
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Year 1: Focus on the Fundamentals;
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Year 2: Development of Demonstration Teams;
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Year 3: Coaching the Coaches and Expansion Within District.
Printable Document
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Internet Modules
Forms for AEA Summer Academy, Cohort 1
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