Description

Wednesday, January 25-Thursday, January 26, 2012

The Department of Education, Division of Special Education, in collaboration with the Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, are pleased to announce the a new two-day focused workshop designed specifically for general education teachers. This free workshop will combine lecture, small group discussion, and the development of classroom materials to accomplish the following outcomes:

• Identify the characteristics of autism spectrum disorders and how these characteristics impact teaching and learning at all grade levels
• Identify evidence-based intervention strategies to address the unique learning needs of students with ASD at all grade levels
• Develop a plan to integrate these evidence-based intervention strategies into the classroom and school settings at all grade levels

This two-day regional workshop will be able to accommodate thirty-two (32) general education classroom teachers in each session. Admission will be by application only. Your application will not be processed if you are a special educator, administrator, or paraprofessional.

Click here for complete information and to access the application form.

For more information, please contact Linda Copas with the Tennessee Department of Education via email or (615) 741-7790.

For more information, visit:
The Tennessee Department of Education Training site.