Transcript Mary Dolan, Program Director Tom Leveron, Program Coordinator Beginning Teacher Programs

Mary Dolan, Program Director
Tom Leveron, Program Coordinator
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Beginning Teacher Programs
(562) 803-8473
 Credentials
are redesigned over time
 Current effective classroom practice
• credential authorizations evolve to better serve
student needs
 Credentials
are becoming more
specific/targeted
 Currently all credential programs are being
redesigned
 Similar case - EL Learners
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
 Deaf-Blind
 Emotional Disturbance
 Orthopedic Impartment
 Other Health Impairment
 Traumatic Brain Injury
 Adaptive Physical Education
 Resource Specialist
 Early Childhood Education
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University/College
Program
On-line (Project Optimal)
LACOE Project Impact
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 Cost
 Time
 Location
 Scheduling
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How much is this going to
cost LACOE?
•Transcript Evaluation Fee •Introduction to ASD •Programming Strategies •Communication & Behavior -
$50
$200
$350
$350
Total Cost -
$950
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Design and Structure
◦ Hybrid (online/classroom)
◦ Current information
◦ Materials are updated constantly
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Autism Internet Modules (AIM)
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assessment and identification
characteristics
evidence-based practices and interventions
transition to adulthood
Employment
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Project Impact (LACOE & SJCOE)
Added Authorization – Autism
Assessment (2)*
Collaboration Skills (2)*
Positive Behavior Management (2)*
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (1)
Programming Strategies for Students w/ ASD (2)
• Practicum Fieldwork in Autism embedded in P.S. (1)
Communication & Behavior for ASD (2)
Course Requirements (12 units)
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•Individual transcript evaluation and consultation
•Bring any supporting documents; transcripts,
professional development training certificates, etc.
•Project Optimal (Fundamentals)
•TEACCH (Fundamentals of CORE)
•LACASA Autism Training
•Mind Institute Davis
•If you can provide verified documentation to support
your equivalency for the Introduction to ASD course,
you will only have to complete the Programming and
the Communication & Behavior courses plus fieldwork.
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Improve
knowledge in meeting students with
ASD educational goals
Increase flexibility in transferring within
LACOE
Enhance marketability
Increased security surrounding RIFs
Possible salary advancement
At no cost to LACOE teachers
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We ask that you commit to…
the
schedules for all three courses
provided prior to course starting.
the required amount of physical class
time.
your cohort for the duration of the
program.
Communicate any concern with BTP’s
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Los Angeles County Office of Education
Beginning Teacher Programs
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Added Authorization Project Impact
Mary Dolan - Project Director
Tom Leveron, Program Coordinator
(562) 803-8473
[email protected]
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