
ASD Professional Learning 2021-2022
Oakland Schools Professional Learning Opportunities
New to ASD Learning and Support Network
Testimonials from past participants:
- "I thoroughly enjoyed the whole program."
- "These sessions have offered a ton of information! I have learned so much from them."
- "It was an amazing experience that kept me so encouraged and supported this year in my job."
Dates & Topics:
9/14 - Classroom Environment Teaching Assessent (CETA-R)
10/5 - Visual and Organization Supports
11/9 - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
12/7 - Academic and Instructional Approach
1/11 - Communication Systems and Supports
2/1 - Social Opportunities and Peer to Peer Support
3/1 - Adult Support and Interactions
4/5 - Collaboration with General Education
Virtual 4:00-5:00 p.m.
5/11/2022 Culminating Celebration (tentatively to be held in person @ Oakland Schools from 4:00-6:00 p.m.)
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ASD: Community of Practice
These virtual Community of Practice sessions support the professional learning and implementation of content relevant to educators who support students with Autism. Learners will review best practices that lead towards socialization and independence of students with Autism. Participants will also have an opportunity to share resources and collaborate with colleagues. Virtual meetings will be held once a month from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Join any or all of the sessions. This event is for special educators and general educators who support students with IEPs.
SCECH/SSW credits pending.
Dates and Topics:
9/21 - Engaging students with Autism
10/12 - Visuals: Boundaries, Cues, Schedules
11/16 - Adult/Student Interactions
12/14 - School Safety
1/18 - Break Protocols
2/8 - Specially Designed Instruction
3/8 - Autism Acceptance Planning
4/19 - Goals/Access to General Ed
5/10 - Transitioning into next year
Virtual 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Peer to Peer Program Roundtables: A Cultural Shift that Benefits All Students!
Peer to Peer (P2P) is one of the most impactful evidence based practices for individuals with Autism, and also provides many benefits to general education peers. In these monthly virtual round table meetings, participants will network, share resources and ideas with other districts running P2P programs, and learn more about the benefits of peer to peer programming. We will explore what P2P formats and tools are being utilized at all levels. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas regarding what is working well in their programs as well as to problem solve regarding challenges that may come up throughout the school year. Whether you have an established program or are looking to start one, these roundtable meetings are for you!
SCECH/SSW credits pending.
Dates and Topics:
9/28/21 - The Benefits of Starting a Peer to Peer Program
10/19/21 - Recruitment and Peer to Peer Training Activities
11/10/21 - Unified Sports with Dan Ekonen of Special Olympics Michigan
1/25/22 - Medium of Exchange/Peer to Peer Curriculum Share Out
2/15/22 - Helping Model vs. Participation Model
3/15/22 - Case Conferences
4/26/22 - ASD Acceptance Activities
5/17/22 - End of the Year Celebrations!
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Virtual