Online Course for Paraprofessionals- Autism Spectrum Disorders for Paraprofessionals: Providing Effective Instruction and Supports (VCU-ACE)

Description:

Online Course for Paraprofessionals: Autism Spectrum Disorder for Paraprofessionals: Providing Effective Instruction and Supports - In response to the need for comprehensive training for individuals working with students with ASD in Virginia as well as House Bill 325 and the Virginia Department of Education's (VDOE) Training Standards for Paraprofessionals Assigned to Work with a Teacher Who Has Primary Oversight of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (PDF) , VCU-ACE has developed online training opportunities for paraprofessionals. The training is provided through the use of online technology. Our online training activities offer high-quality, intensive training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To participate, you need a computer with internet access (preferably high-speed), Adobe Flash Player software within your browser, and a sound card with speakers in order to listen to the lectures (full text transcripts are provided for all lectures and multimedia).