START - Autism Universal Supports and Evidence-Based Practices

This five-part training series is designed to give educators foundational knowledge of universal supports and best practices for supporting students with ASD. This training is recommended for special education teachers, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals. Educators will leave with materials and strategies that can immediately be implemented in the classroom. Participants can sign up for all or some of the sessions.

Sessions

Name Instructor(s) Location Cost Registrations Days Start Options
Overview of Autism and Universal Supports Forster, Kendra IISD - Thorburn Education Center - 302 Free 0 / 30 1 9/23/2026 Register
Behavior Strategies Kujawa, Kelsey & Robinson, Katie IISD - Thorburn Education Center - 302 Free 0 / 30 1 11/5/2026 Register
Visuals Supports Forster, Kendra IISD - Thorburn Education Center - 302 Free 0 / 30 1 12/3/2026 Register
Academic Engagement Kujawa, Kelsey & Robinson, Katie IISD - Thorburn Education Center - 302 Free 0 / 30 1 1/26/2027 Register
Communication and Social Showerman, Abby & Emmendorfer, Laney IISD - Thorburn Education Center - 302 Free 0 / 30 1 3/3/2027 Register