Educator Classwide Coaching and Support

TRIAD’s Educator Classwide Coaching and Support promotes the engagement of all students through the use of evidence-based practices in a variety of educational settings.

Foundations Strategy Coaching ▼

Vanderbilt’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) will provide remote coaching and support through brief online coaching cycles specifically for LEA faculty and staff in Tennessee who directly serve students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in an elementary or middle school setting. The purpose of Foundations Strategy Coaching is increase educator capacity to meet the needs of students in their classroom, including those with ASD, through the use of evidence-based strategies.

Participant Requirements	Participants should be individual teachers who work as special education teachers or general education teachers in the state of Tennessee. Create and upload several 10-15 minute videos of themselves teaching. Commit 30 minutes a week for online learning and coaching meetings. Readings, online modules, or other resources may be shared with educators. Additional details regarding participation requirements for ongoing collaboration are outlined in a participant agreement.
Training Topics	Evidence based practices (EBPs) to use in structuring a successful learning environment for students with ASD Strategies to integrate EBPs throughout the school day to optimize learning for all students Video self-reflection as a means of teacher professional development
Workshop Format	Individualized classroom-based goal setting Virtual coaching meetings for problem-solving and reflective discussions Online, self-paced e-learning using TRIAD created courses Video self-reflection for strategy implementation purposes
Coaching Format	Format: delivered remotely, with zoom and/or video reflection Technology required: webcam Frequency: Weekly
Online Learning Assignments	Format: asynchronous online modules Length: approximately 15 minutes in length per module Number: individualized based on educator goals Location: TRIAD online learning portal Homework: there may be additional task assigned, including readings, or reviewing of sample videos.
Proof of Attendance	Participants will receive certificates documenting their participation in Foundations Strategy Coaching and a minimum of 8 hours of professional development.*

*Participants professional development hours will vary, depending upon e-learning courses assigned and amount of coaching meetings held.

Classwide Support Webinar ▼

Open to educators across the state of TN who are interested in learning more about supporting students through the use of evidence-based practice.

Visual Supports and Autism Spectrum Disorders
This webinar will define the evidence-based practice of visual supports, explain the importance of visual supports for autistic students, and will provide information about how TRIAD can help educators embed visual supports within a variety of settings. Practical examples and printable make-it take-its will be provided to registrants who attend the webinar.

January 18, 2022 - 3:15-4:15 PM CST
January 20, 2022 - 7:00-8:00 AM CST

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This workshop is sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Education and is available to LEAs in Tennessee at no-cost to participants.

Please note: Due to the ever changing reality of COVID-19, TRIAD services are subject to change in terms of service delivery. We are committed to continuing to provide the highest level of coaching and support possible during these uncertain times for the entirety 2021-2022 school year as educators navigate serving students in a variety of settings.

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