Communities of Leaders in Autism

Communities of Leaders in Autism (CoLA)

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CoLA is a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) initiative that brings together educators, professionals, and school leaders to\ improve outcomes for students with autism.

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The CoLA network includes:

  • VCU-RRTC's Autism Center for Education (ACE)
  • VDOE's Training and Technical Assistance Centers (T/TAC)
  • Leaders from Virginia's public school divisions

Through this collaborative partnership, CoLA provides statewide and regional engagement opportunities, helping school divisions build local capacity and drive meaningful systemic change all within a supportive learning community.

Regional Meetings

 

Monthly meetings within your VDOE Superintendents Region provide ongoing learning, networking, and implementation support.

Activities include:

Learning Boosts, Division Highlights, Tech and App Talks, Media Studies, Online Resource Sharing, Virtual Office Hours for Implementation Assistance.

Find Your Region

CoLA Members Directory

 

Explore the network to connect and communicate with fellow CoLA members across the Commonwealth!

Keep your contact information, region, and professional focus area current to help colleagues stay connected with you.

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