About this event:

The comprehensive workshop includes extensive information on implementation to support learners with autism in both special and inclusive classrooms, use of environmental supports for success and individualizing the program for specific learner needs. Presenters will assist the participants to assess their students and develop a set of instructional lessons and routines to teach skills and independence. Practical, "real-life" solutions to assist educators with implementation will be provided. Workshop topics will include the use of lecture, video examples, presenter demonstration and participant "hands-on" practice.

The two-days will be lead by STAR & CESA 2 consultants and provides participants with detailed examples and practice activities on how to implement the evidence-based practices identified in the National Standards Report (2009). The research-based STAR Program (Arick, Loos, Falco and Krug, 2015), is used to provide examples. Appropriate content connected to the common core curriculum is presented and detailed information on the three evidenced-based instructional methods of discrete trial training, pivotal response training and teaching through functional routines are shared.

Participants will learn how to implement these strategies through structured lesson plans and a curriculum scope and sequence. The workshop will include data collection systems and participants will learn to collect and use data for instructional decision-making. CESA 2 consultants will be available to support with on-going coaching protocols and regional implementation strategies.

Schedule:

• August 13, 2026: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

• August 14, 2026: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price:

$2800 for initial registration, $500 per registrant for any additional group members. Lunch included

Content Questions: Jen Townsend (jen.townsend@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org