WHEN: This Online Institute includes two, 3-hour live Zoom meetings, self-paced coursework, open forum hours, and an educator networking chat platform.
- Session 1: October 15 - December 14, 2020
- October 15 is a live Zoom from 8:30-11:30 AM
- December 14 is a live Zoom Session from 8:30-11:30 AM
SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMIT TO ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSTITUTE.
SPECIAL NOTE: In order to attend this institute and receive the 3 graduate credits or 67.5 PDPs, Participants must meet all requirements of the Institute including online coursework, a pre-test, a post-test, surveys of the Institute content, and complete all Institute projects and assignments. Graduate credits are from Fitchburg State University at a fee of $295. No partial credits will be given.
WHO: All early childhood and pre-k special and general educators including early childhood educators, early childhood directors, early childhood paraprofessional, early childhood related service providers, early childhood professionals and related service providers working in the state of Massachusetts.
HOST: AANE Staff
COST: Free
WHAT: Autism is neurologically-based and affects cognition, sensory processing, communication, social and emotional development, learning, and behavior. Research has shown that intervening early can improve outcomes and enhance a child’s development and future success. This course will help educators expand their knowledge in the stages of development and importance of routine screenings.
The course will incorporate the tools from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and MA Act Early, as well as draw on AANE’s vast experience working with and supporting families of children on the autism spectrum. Attendees will learn interventions and methods for supporting young children with autism, the importance of early monitoring, screening and intervention, and how educators can support families of children with autism.
In this 2020 Online Institute for Educators, participants will expand their knowledge of the stages of development and the importance of routine screenings, interventions and methods for supporting young children with autism; and how educators can support their families and connect with community supports. We will also cover the unique characteristics of autism as related to communication, social/emotional development, behavior, sensory processing, cognition, and learning
This institute is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is offered at no charge to educators.
Space is limited. Please apply by October 12, 2020.
