Para 101: Preparing the Para-educator for the Autism Classroom

This workshop requires some prior knowledge.  Project ACCESS recommends that you complete the following workshop (s) before you enroll in this workshop: Autism 101

Enhance your skills as a Paraprofessional and become a super Para. Learn how the foundational evidence-based practices such as visual supports, prompting, modeling, discrete trial training, and reinforcement can work for you! In this workshop we will discuss how to address problem behavior and learn how to effectively collect data to support the students you serve today! Join us for this one day workshop and have the best school year yet!

Learning outcomes include:

  • Participants will identify the characteristics of autism
  • Participants will learn foundational evidence-based practices
  • Participants will identify how to address problem behavior and collect data effectively
  • Participants will discuss professional development resources
Workshop information
  • Duration: one day
  • Mode: online or face-to-face
  • Prerequisite: none
  • Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, regular education teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and related services providers