FSU Autism Teaching & Learning Institute

The inaugural FSU Autism Teaching and Learning Institute is a professional development experience designed for professionals who support the instruction and development of learners with autism from early childhood through postsecondary settings.

The Institute is organized around evidence-based and high-leverage practices that improve academic learning, communication, social engagement, and independence. 

Participants will have opportunities to:

• Deepen understanding of research-based instructional practices
• Learn how to design and adapt instruction for diverse learners
• Explore strategies to support regulation, engagement, and independence
• Engage in problem-solving with experts and peers

 

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Institute Speakers

• Members of the Board of Directors of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD).
• Staff from FSU’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FSU CARD).
• Faculty from the special education program in Anne’s College at FSU, bringing together expertise in research, practice, and educator preparation to support meaningful outcomes for learners with autism across the lifespan. 

 

Key Features

• Strand-based sessions aligned to instructional priorities

• Hands-on, practice-oriented workshops

• Make and Take Studio

• “Ask an Expert” roundtables for individualized support

• Professional Development in PEERS® Curriculum for School-based Professionals 

CEUs available for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Leon County Teachers, and speech language pathologists (ASHA)

 

Who Should Attend?

This Institute is designed for professionals who support learners with autism across educational and community settings, including:

• General and special education teachers (PreK–12) across all content areas

• Paraeducators 

• Related service providers (e.g., SLPs, OTs, behavior specialists)

• Instructional coaches and school leaders

• Transition specialists and postsecondary support staff

• Instructional support personnel (e.g., guidance counselors, librarians) 

• Higher education faculty and teacher educators

• Graduate students and trainees

 

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