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ACE RESOURCES FLYER
ACE offers a wide variety of online training opportunities and resources. All resources are FREE and easily accessible, so you can find what options are right for you and your school division!
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ASD FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS
Did you know Virginia House Bill 325 requires training for paraprofessionals who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder? You're in luck! VCU-ACE has a self-paced course to meet this requirement.
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CONNECT WITH VCU-ACE!
Stay up to date on new training, courses, and resources, by joining our Mail List and following us on Facebook.
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Early Childhood Website
Visit the VCU-ACE Early Childhood Website for a wealth of new learning opportunities for families and providers of young children with ASD!
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How to Video Series
Got 10 minutes? Check out the How To Video Series! These short videos provide a quick look at implementing a strategy with real life video examples on topics such as: Dealing with Change, Incorporating Strengths and Interests, Motivation, Graphic Organizers, Hand Washing, and many more!
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Communication and Social Skills Toolkit
Communication and social exchanges are essential to everyday life. ACE developed a toolkit to assist educators and families with some of the basic functional communication and social exchanges.
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Safety for All:
Autism Training for Transportation StaffFind out how to register for the online training modules.
VCU-ACE is a university-based technical assistance, professional development, and educational research center for Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Communities of Leaders in Autism
Regional Communities of Learning
Regions will receive technical assistance through the development and facilitation of Communities of Leaders in Autism (CoLAs). The CoLA provides the opportunity to share information and experiences which allows members to learn from each other and have an opportunity to develop personally and professionally.
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VARC
The Virginia Autism Resource Center
The VARC at Virginia Commonwealth University's Autism Center for Education is a statewide resource center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Through integrative research, outreach and collaborative initiatives, VARC promotes and facilitates best practices for those diagnosed within the autism spectrum.
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Transportation Providers
Safety for All: Autism Training for Transportation Staff
"Safety for All: Autism Training for Transportation Staff" is a hybrid training series designed specifically to meet the needs of this unique group. This training gives perspectives and strategies for working with students with autism and supporting their communication and behavioral needs in a transportation setting. Participants will first complete two hours of online video modules, followed by live discussion and activities facilitated by division special education and transportation staff.
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