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Speak With Me
Join VCU-ACE for an interactive workshop designed to empower parents of autistic children who use AAC supports for communication. Through hands-on practice, you'll gain confidence in supporting your child's communication at home and in the community.
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CoLA Save the Date
Are you a CoLA member and interested in attending the 2025 Summer Institute? Join us on June 17-18, 2025.
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LIVE TRAINING
Looking for live training? ACE has you covered! Check out 3 great opportunities coming to your area.
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Professional Insights: Autism Education On-Demand
Presentations on various hot topics linked to high-leverage practices. You can stream one or binge all in the comfort of your home or workplace.
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NEW Microlearning
Small bites of learning on hot topics focused on foundational knowledge and easy-to-implement skills and strategies in just 10-15 minutes.
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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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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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