Transcript A Model Program for Serving Students with Autism Spectrum

A Model Program for Serving
Students with Autism
Spectrum Disorder
Shenandoah Valley Regional Program
•
Serves Augusta, Harrisonburg, Page,
Rockingham, Shenandoah and Staunton
•
Assists school divisions to build local capacity in
a cost-effective manner
Staff development
Shared staff, programs and services
Proactive planning
Increased Identification of Students
with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Students presented with unique instructional needs
• Teachers lacked skills in evidence-based teaching
strategies
• Increased litigation
• Lack of local and statewide resources
•
Commonwealth Autism Service
•
•
•
Our history
Mission in Action
How we collaborate
Embedded staff model
Strategic planning
Program replication
Increased partnerships
A Collaborative Effort
•
•
•
•
On-going strategic planning
Needs Assessment
White Paper “Shared Philosophy”
Embedded BCBAs to assist with staff development
Outcomes
•
Regional Autism Assessment Team (RAAT)
•
Supervision for school staff pursuing BCBA/BCaBA
certification
•
Implementation of Competent Learner Model©
•
Increased program options
•
Future directions
A Superintendent's Perspective
•
•
•
•
Cost-effectiveness – Time, Staff and Money
Development of Local Capacity
Program Development (CLM) – Personal
Observations
JLARC Study
In Conclusion…
A School Board Member’s Thoughts
•
•
•
Importance of Collaboration
Student Outcomes
Continued Capacity Building
For Additional Information
Judy S. Sorrell... [email protected]
Scott L. Hand... [email protected]
Jessica G. Philips... [email protected]