VCU-RRTC-ACE Early Childhood

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    EARLY CHILDHOOD TOOLKIT

    Looking to amplify the voices of your students? The Early Childhood toolkit includes learning boosts on communication and social skills topics in less than ten minutes!

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    PROJECT PASS

    Preparing for Academic and Social Success is a professional development package that aligns with VQB5 initiatives and several dimensions of the CLASS. Project PASS focuses on five foundational, evidence-based practices and provides coaching on using those practices with fidelity.

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    Curriculum Framework

    This interactive module aims to empower educators to confidently support young children with Individualized Education Programs, taking into account their unique strengths and interests.

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    CREATING CONNECTIONS TO SHINING STARS

    Melanie Derry and Stefanie Paul presented at the Creating Connections to Shining Stars early childhood conference on AAC:The Bridge to Belonging for Early Communicators. Join our mailing list and follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on training and resources.

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    Just the Basics

    The VCU-ACE Just the Basics course is designed to help early childhood educators learn more about best practices, the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, strategies designed to support young learners with ASD, and how to assess strengths and needs in order to design a personalized learning path for your professional development.

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    Behavior 101

    Learn how to think like a behaviorist in this first part of a series on Behavior 101.

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For Parents

 

Raising a child diagnosed with ASD can be confusing and overwhelming. Many times, parents and family members struggle to understand the diagnosis, how to support their child's success, and how to problem-solve through challenges. Information from our seminars, webcasts, and online courses can help families and caregivers understand more about appropriate interventions and strategies to help their child.

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For Educators

 

Special education teachers, related services personnel, general education teachers, and other educators are very important in supporting students with ASD to be successful! VCU-ACE has created many resources, tools, and training opportunities with you in mind.

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