| Participant Requirements |
Participants in this project must:
- Work as an educator in the state of Tennessee.
- Review readings, online modules, and implementation guides on their own time, at their own pace.
- Complete and submit reflection sheets at the conclusion of each section of the course.
- Finalize the entire asynchronous course (including reflection sheets) before June 30, 2024, to be eligible to receive a certificate of completion.
*Additional details regarding participation requirements are outlined in the participant agreement. |
| Training Topics |
- Characteristics of autism
- Understanding and describing communication
- Teaching communication
- Following a student’s lead
- Strategies to promote communication
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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| Training Format |
- Interactive online course sequence with online modules, tip sheets, and implementation guides
- Required reflection forms to be completed and uploaded by participants at the end of each section.
- Optional 1:1 remote consultation sessions with TRIAD consultants to adjust implementation, request additional support, or seek further resources are available upon request.
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| Online Learning Assignments |
Upon enrollment in the project, participants will create an account for TRIAD’s online learning platform and receive a course code for enrollment. The course is entirely self-paced, so participants can complete it when and how it fits best in their schedules. |
| Proof of Attendance |
Participants will receive certificates documenting their participation in the online course. The course must be completed by June 30, 2024, to receive a certificate. |