Keystone’s Summer Autism Training provides general and special education staff members hands-on intensive training in meeting the needs of students on the Autism Spectrum or with related skill deficits. This professional development opportunity relies on the Structured Teaching concepts from Division TEACCH at the University of North Carolina and incorporates other evidence-based approaches. Training topics include characteristics of Autism, structured teaching, communication, promoting social interactions, and fostering independence.
Training Highlights:
- Hands-on, intensive training focused on meeting the needs of Autistic students and those with related skill deficits
- Structured Teaching components from Division TEACCH at the UNC
- Evidence- based practices
Work Shop Components Include:
- Characteristics of Autism
- Structured Teaching
- Communication
- Promoting Social Interactions
- Fostering Independence
- Standards-based tasks & lesson plans
- Hands on modeling & support with strategies
- Hands on practice with skills
Administrator Approval Required
Cost Per Participant: $800
Location: Keystone AEA, Dubuque Conference Center
Dates: June 23-27, 2025 (participants MUST plan on attending all sessions)
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (participants MUST plan to attend the whole day)
***Please make sure that you have communicated your desire to attend this course with an administrator and received approval before registering as there is a cost associated with participating in this professional learning opportunity.