The current eligibility criteria for autism under state law is found at PI 11.36 (8), Wis. Admin. Code. If a student is found to have an impairment, the IEP team must also determine the need for special education services (PI 11.35).
A child who has been evaluated and found to meet the eligibility criteria and needs special education and related services has an individual education program (IEP) developed. The IEP is based on the individual needs of a particular student and the placement for the child is developed to implement the IEP in the least restrictive environment.
Training
Children with the impairment of autism frequently present unique challenges to teachers and support staff responsible for meeting the child's educational needs. Numerous statewide training opportunities are available throughout the year to assist in ongoing staff development designed to improve educational outcomes for children with autism.
2011-12 Statewide Autism Training sponsored by the Department of Public Instruction
The Department of Public Instruction will offer statewide autism training for school personnel during the 2011-12 school year. Basic level training will provide an introduction to effective educational programming for students with autism. Advanced level training will focus on addressing challenging behavior; assessment; and instructional strategies for children with autism. The cost for each two-day training is $185. All trainings are 2 days and include lunch and breaks both days. Breakfast is provided on the second day of training only. Training Schedule: Day 1: 10:30-4:00 and Day 2: 7:30-3:00. Graduate Credit is available at an additional cost through Silver Lake College. Call 920-686-6157 or email Oudeans@silver.sl.edu for more information.
August 22-23, 2011 – Basic Level (Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells)
September 27-28, 2011 – Advanced Level, Addressing Assessment (Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton)
The first day will focus on eligibility criteria for autism. Video clips will be used to demonstrate application of the criteria, including comparisons of typical and autistic development. Trainers will discuss the criteria checklist, as well as assessment questions and ‘easy confusions/difficult to identify’ examples. The second day of the training will focus on techniques for assessing the capabilities of students with autism. The new PEP, SCERTS, Schuler Borman Conceptual Matching Probes as well as less formal strategies will be discussed and demonstrated. Participants will have an opportunity to develop an individualized assessment protocol for their students with autism. Technology to support assessment will be inserted throughout the training.
November 8-9, 2011 – Advanced Level, Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Olympia Resort and Conference Center, Oconomowoc)
Participants will learn about Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and will work in groups to develop support strategies. In addition a model to work with escalating behaviors will be presented. We will explore ways to better provide positive support across the school day. All strategies are non- aversive and take into account all individuals concerned.
February 7-8, 2012 – Advanced Level, Addressing Instructional Strategies (Comfort Inn & Suites, De Forest)
In this NEW training, trainers will provide participants with many ideas and strategies to teach students with autism academics and activities of daily living. Using a combination of technology and low-tech ideas, participants will receive answers to questions such as “How do I teach him to ____?” Participants will learn about matching student strengths to strategies, discrete trial format, collaborating with the student, teaching a format and inclusive instruction. Technology to support instructional strategies will be demonstrated throughout.
March 6-7, 2012 – Basic Level (Holiday Inn Campus Area, Eau Claire)
This is a great training to invite general education teachers, new sped staff, paraprofessionals, and other staff working with students with autism. Trainers will provide a general overview of autism and autism-related teaching strategies and will respond to specific questions from participants about challenging behaviors and teaching strategies.
Spring Meeting: Date/time to be announced. If you would like to be included on the PST email list, please email Daniel Parker at daniel.parker@dpi.wi.gov. Make sure to include your name, District/CESA, and Position Title. To receive PST emails and attend meetings, you must be a Program Support Teacher that provides training to teachers in a District or CESA.
Webinars: Building the Local Capacity for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders within Wisconsin Schools
April 12, 2010: Educating Students with Autism in the General Education Classroom: Michael McSheehan Presentation (from the 2010 CD Conference)
Functional Behavioral Assessment for Students with Autism
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is an essential tool for school staff to utilize in understanding the meaning of behavior of students with autism. This session provides an overview of FBA for students with autism. Some of the factors affecting behavior of students with autism are explored, including sensory and language processing differences. Viewers will learn how to view the behavior of students with autism from a slightly different perspective, respecting their unique neurology. Webcast - PowerPoint Presentation
Autism Internet Modules – Resources for effective programming interventions for learners with autism, including evidence based practice modules from the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders. http://www.autisminternetmodules.org/
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