INTERNAL PD INFO: Summer Professional Learning Opportunity) STAR Autism Support

Are you looking for specific targeted support for students with Autism?

The ADE/ESS/Academic Achievement and Inclusive Practices unit is pleased to announce summer professional learning opportunities with STAR Autism Supports (SAS). STAR Autism Support has been a leader in autism teaching strategies, in building capacity for districts to effectively serve students with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. SAS has worked with over 2,500 school districts and over 25,000 educators across the United States and throughout the world. Their unique, practical approach provides school districts with the curriculum resources and a continuum of professional development activities to address the educational needs of students from early childhood through post-secondary.

Summer STAR and Links Professional Learning Opportunities are offered at no cost and in multiple locations across Arizona.

The STAR Program includes detailed lesson plans, teaching materials, data systems, and a curriculum-based assessment for teaching in the six curricular areas of receptive language, expressive language, spontaneous language, functional routines, academics, and play & social skills for students in elementary grades.

• Phoenix, June 22 23 at Helios Education Center
• Tucson, June 10-11 at Sunnyside Unified School District
• Flagstaff, June 23-24 at Northern Arizona University
• Yuma, June 26-27 at Yuma Elementary School District
• Phoenix, July 17-18 at Deer Valley Unified School District

The LINKS Curriculum (Linking Assessment and Instruction for Independence) is an evidence-based, comprehensive, web-based curriculum to teach upper elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students with autism and other developmental disabilities to be independent across school, community, and vocational routines.

• Phoenix June 4-5 at Helios Education Center

• Virtual June 16- 17

Participate with your team in a two-day workshop for an opportunity to receive fully funded primary or secondary district coaching visits from STAR Autism Support. This initiative aims to assist your team in effectively implementing strategies throughout the year, with additional coaching support available to help reinforce and sustain implementation efforts.

To qualify for coaching visits, school teams attending must include the following participants:

✔ Special Education Teacher

✔ General Education Teacher or District Coach

✔ Related Service Staff or Paraprofessional

Register for the summer STAR and LINKS Professional Learning Opportunities HERE.

For additional questions and support, contact Academic Achievement & Inclusive Practices.