In this interactive two-day training, participants will learn how the National Professional Development Center on Autism (NPDC) model supports program quality, use of evidence-based practices, and goal attainment for autistic students in preschool through high school settings. This online training is designed for professionals who work with autistic students across school ages. The information shared is relevant for early career and experienced teachers, related service providers, paraeducators, coaches/technical assistance providers, and administrators. The strategies discussed can be used in both inclusive and separate settings. This two-day virtual training will include information on:
1. the NPDC model
2. program quality for autistic students,
3. selecting and scaling goals to monitor student progress (Goal Attainment Scaling),
4. understanding and selecting evidence-based practices to address a goal,
5. implementing foundational evidence-based practices to address key areas of need for autistic students (e.g., independence and adaptive skills, social-communication needs, school readiness and academics, and interfering behaviors)
6. developing an action plan to enhance quality and the use of evidence-based practices in their setting
Training will include both didactic instruction and small group discussion. Participants must leave cameras on and complete a brief survey to obtain CEUs and a Certification in the NPDC Model. Pre-Requisites:
- Any computer with high-speed internet access, microphone, and camera
- Zoom
Highly recommended:Participants from the same district or organizations are encouraged to sign up for the same training to enhance the small group discussions and action planning. However, individuals are welcome to sign up on their own. NOTICE: The registration fee for this online training is NON-REFUNDABLE.Have your credit card (VISA or MasterCard only) information on hand before you continue with this registration. By check is also accepted. SAVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
- This online training is designed for professional participants.
- Upon completion of this virtual training, participants will receive Certification in the National Professional Development Center Model and 1.6 CEUs from the UNC Friday Center.
- You will be provided a welcome letter the week before the start of training with virtual meeting details (zoom link) and links to presentation materials.
- NPDC Certification will be emailed the week after successfully completing training.
- The CEUs will be provided by the UNC Friday Center within 45 days of successfully completing the training.
- If you have questions about registering, please email the npdc@unc.edu
