Creating a Neuro-Affirming Environment: Strategies for Educators - Team Viewing
Date: January 14, 2025 and February 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Format and Platform: Virtual via Zoom
Registration Deadline: January 9, 2025
Team Viewing Registration Fee: $200 (25-100+ participants)
Intended Audience: Educators, school administrators,
and support staff interested in creating a more inclusive and
supportive educational environment where all students belong.
Team Viewing Instructions:
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Identify and register 1-2 Team Leaders (preferably
a coach within your district/ISD) who will be responsible for
facilitating the virtual training experience.
- Team Leaders are responsible for the following:
- Organizing and coordinating the training in a physical viewing location.
- Communicating with START about the training and questions that arise.
- Collecting team attendance and reporting this attendance to START.
- Facilitating the team experience.
- Team Leaders are responsible for the following:
- After registering, START will send the Team Leaders a Facilitator Guide with information about facilitating a high-quality virtual training experience in a large group.
Presenters:
- Lindsey Harr-Smith, M.A., CCC-SLP - Autism Education & Intervention Specialist; [email protected]
- Lisonn Delcamp, Ed.S. - Autism Education & Intervention Specialist; [email protected]
The two 3-hour sessions are designed to enhance understanding and support of autistic individuals through neuro-affirming approaches. This series will focus on insights from autistic individuals' who have shared their perspectives, including information about the Double Empathy Problem and Spoon Theory, while providing practical strategies to foster an inclusive and trusting learning environment.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): START is offering State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) pending approval. Participants must complete the Attendance Form provided at the training within 3 days of the training date to receive SCECHs. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance after the training.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by January 13, 2025. We are unable to accept phone cancellations.
START only accepts credit cards for payment.
By registering for this training, you agree to receive email updates from START (articles, updates, new tools and resources, and training and events information) and acknowledge and consent to the recording of the session(s). The recording may capture audio, video, and any shared content during the meeting.
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