The Britt Henderson Training Series for Educators

This annual series of workshops provides training for school teams that include both general and special educators. Workshops focus on innovative evidence-based practices to improve the quality of education for students with diverse learning needs. Founded in 1996, the Britt Henderson Training Series is made possible at no cost to participating schools through an endowment from the Robert and Carol Henderson family in memory of their son Britt.

2026 Series: Autism in Early Childhood: Supporting Young Autistic Learners in Early Childhood Settings

This year's Brett Henderson Training Series session, titled "Autism in Early Childhood: Supporting Young Autistic Learners in Early Childhood Settings," is designed for educators, service providers, and caregivers in the Pacific Territories.

This is a three-week training held on Saturday mornings via Zoom. Local start times are as follows:

• Pulau: 8 a.m. (Saturdays)
• Guam/Saipan : 9 a.m. (Saturdays)
• Pohnpei: 10 a.m. (Saturdays)
• Majuro: 11 a.m. (Saturdays)
• South Pacific & American Samoa: 12 p.m. (Fridays)

• May 2: An Introduction to Autism in Early Childhood
• May 30: Strategies in Early Childhood
• June 20: Understanding Behavior and Communication in Young Autistic Children

Click here to complete the application to participate in this year's Henderson Training Series.

For more information about "Autism in Early Childhood Supporting Young Autistic Learners in Early Childhood Settings," email Lisa Wallace.

Questions about the Henderson Training Series? Email ucedd@vumc.org.