Archived Webcasts
Archived Webcasts
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Parent Huddle: Autism Supports
Date:
July 22, 2024
Presented By:
Whitney Ham

Transition Considerations for Students with ASD
Date:
October 10, 2023
Presented By:
Crystal Hence

Part 3: Trauma Responsive Strategies for the Classroom
Date:
April 11, 2023
Presented By:
Ruth Brown

Part 2: Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses
Date:
March 14, 2023
Presented By:
Ruth Brown

Part 1: The Essential Messages of Trauma Responsive Practices
Date:
February 14, 2023
Presented By:
Ruth Brown

Finding the Fuel for Learning & Emotional Well-Being - Social Emotional Engagement
Date:
January 10, 2023
Presented By:
Emily Rubin

The Development of Play in Children with Autism
Date:
November 29, 2022
Presented By:
Connie Kasari

Considerations for Autism Evaluations in the Public Schools
Date:
November 8, 2022
Presented By:
Ruth Aspy

Joint Attention and Joint Engagement
Date:
November 1, 2022
Presented By:
Connie Kasari

Fostering Healthy Relationships and Preventing Abuse for Kids with Disabilities
Date:
October 11, 2022
Presented By:
Molly Dellinger-Wray

Environmental Structure in the classroom: Setting Up for Success
Date:
September 13, 2022
Presented By:
Kaitlin Erdman

Lunch and Learn: Strategies to Improve Processing in Students with ASD (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
December 16, 2021
Presented By:
Nicole Beurkens

Lunch and Learn: Understanding Autism as an Information Processing Disorder (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
November 18, 2021
Presented By:
Nicole Beurkens

Lunch and Learn: Teachers as Instructional Leaders: Building Exemplary Teacher Paraprofessional Teams (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
November 4, 2021
Presented By:
Paige Carter

Lunch and Learn: Understanding and Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
October 14, 2021
Presented By:
Staci Carr, Carol Schall, Ph.D.

Lunch and Learn: Sensory Processing: An Integral Part of Classroom Planning and Activities (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
September 2, 2021
Presented By:
Winnie Dunn
Lunch and Learn: Function Matters! How to Determine Why a Student Demonstrates Problem Behavior (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
August 26, 2021
Presented By:
Carol Schall, Ph.D.

Lunch and Learn: Systems to Support Inclusion (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
August 19, 2021
Presented By:
Elizabeth Mistretta, Kylan Coffman, Sara Landis

Lunch and Learn: Planning your Student’s Program Using the Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS) (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
August 12, 2021
Presented By:
Shawn Henry

Lunch and Learn: Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice in the General Education School Setting (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
August 5, 2021
Presented By:
Cathy Pratt

Lunch and Learn: Beyond Academics: Teaching Choice-Making and Problem-Solving at Home (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
July 29, 2021
Presented By:
Staci Carr

Lunch and Learn: How to Recognize and Overcome Anxiety (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
July 22, 2021
Presented By:
Crystal Hence, April Lynch

Lunch and Learn: Parent Reinforcement and Child Preferences (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
July 15, 2021
Presented By:
Emily Helmboldt, Teresa Crowson

Lunch and Learn: Fun in the sun: ways to incorporate sensory and movement in outdoor environments (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
July 8, 2021
Presented By:
Staci Carr, Teresa Cogar

Lunch and Learn: 7 Questions (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
July 1, 2021
Presented By:
David Pitonyak

Lunch and Learn: An Extra Ordinary Life: Using Person Centered Planning (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
June 24, 2021
Presented By:
Sam Hulcher, Bradford Hulcher

Lunch and Learn: Understanding Autism as an Information Processing Disorder (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
June 17, 2021
Presented By:
Nicole Beurkens

Lunch and Learn: Summer in My Community (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
June 10, 2021
Presented By:
Tammy Burns

Lunch and Learn: Summer is Almost Here: Now What Do I Do? A Parent’s Perspective (Re-Broadcast)
Date:
June 3, 2021
Presented By:
Tammy Burns

Sibshops
Date:
April 27, 2020
Presented By:
Aliza Lambert

Progress of ASD Nest Students Over Time - Part 3
Date:
March 24, 2020
Presented By:
Chinah Jewell, Kristen Riley, Shari Caston

Implementation of the ASD Nest Program - Part 2
Date:
February 25, 2020
Presented By:
Heather Reger, Shari Caston, Julie Realmuto

Introducing the Nest Program in Franklin County Public Schools - Part 1
Date:
January 28, 2020
Presented By:
Heather Reger, Julie Realmuto, Shari Caston

Systems to Support Inclusion
Date:
November 12, 2019
Presented By:
Elizabeth Mistretta, Kylan Coffman, Sara Landis

Self-Advocacy and ASD: Theory and Practice for All Ages Part 2
Date:
October 8, 2019
Presented By:
Andrew Nelson

Self-Advocacy and ASD: Theory and Practice for All Ages Part 1
Date:
September 10, 2019
Presented By:
Andrew Nelson

We're Better Together
Date:
April 9, 2019
Presented By:
Alex Amos, Sara Kasubick

Twice-exceptional learners with ASD Part 2: Identifying and Supporting Academic Needs
Date:
March 12, 2019
Presented By:
Josh Taylor, Staci Carr

Twice-exceptional learners with ASD Part 1: Identifying and Supporting Social and Behavioral Needs
Date:
February 12, 2019
Presented By:
Staci Carr, Josh Taylor

Enjoying the Journey: How One Mom Embraced Autism One Step at a Time
Date:
December 11, 2018
Presented By:
Nicci Dowd

Increasing Student Achievement through Family Engagement
Date:
November 13, 2018
Presented By:
Erin Stone, Emily Helmboldt

Technology at School & Home for Students with Autism
Date:
October 9, 2018
Presented By:
Josh Taylor

Understanding and Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Date:
May 8, 2018
Presented By:
Staci Carr, Carol Schall, Ph.D.

Summer is Almost Here: Now What Do I Do? A Parent’s Perspective
Date:
April 10, 2018
Presented By:
Tammy Burns

Summer in My Community
Date:
March 13, 2018
Presented By:
Tammy Burns

Tips for Administrators
Date:
February 13, 2018
Presented By:
Paige Carter, Noel Woolard

Including Students with Autism in General Education Classrooms: Tips for Teachers
Date:
January 9, 2018
Presented By:
Josh Taylor

Teachers as Instructional Leaders: Building Exemplary Teacher Paraprofessional Teams
Date:
December 12, 2017
Presented By:
Paige Carter

ASD & Regulation: The Brain, Meltdowns, and Evidence-Based Practices Part 2
Date:
November 14, 2017
Presented By:
Brenda Smith Myles

ASD & Regulation: The Brain, Meltdowns, and Evidence-Based Practices Part 1
Date:
October 10, 2017
Presented By:
Brenda Smith Myles

The College Experience: Lessons Learned
Date:
September 12, 2017
Presented By:
Benjamin Allen

Inclusion: How do we make it meaningful?
Date:
June 13, 2017
Presented By:
Cynthia Pitonyak

Sensory Processing: An Integral Part of Classroom Planning and Activities
Date:
April 11, 2017
Presented By:
Winnie Dunn

Inclusion: What does it mean and who is it for?
Date:
March 14, 2017
Presented By:
Cynthia Pitonyak

Conducting Appropriate FBAs - Part 2
Date:
February 14, 2017
Presented By:
Sean Casey

Conducting Appropriate FBAs - Part 1
Date:
January 10, 2017
Presented By:
Sean Casey

Virginia Tiered System of Supports: An Integration Framework To Increase Behavior and Academic Success for ALL Students
Date:
December 13, 2016
Presented By:
Karen Berlin

7 Questions
Date:
November 8, 2016
Presented By:
David Pitonyak

Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Assessing Needs and Aligning Supports for Students
Date:
October 11, 2016
Presented By:
Marie Ireland

Using Visual Supports to Teach Students with ASD Across Environments
Date:
September 13, 2016
Presented By:
Amy Horne, Tracey Phillips, Nancy Sorrentino
Announcing the Request for Applications for Division wide Technical Assistance: Exemplary Services to Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date:
September 1, 2016
Presented By:
Carol Schall, Ph.D., Daniel Irwin

Looking Towards the Future: Using Person-Centered Planning Tools from Pre-K through Adulthood
Date:
May 10, 2016
Presented By:
Teresa Cogar

A Strange Story from a Strange World: My Life and the William and Mary Neurodiversity Student Group
Date:
April 12, 2016
Presented By:
Joel Carver

Achieving the Best Quality of Life Possible: Preparing for the Future
Date:
March 8, 2016
Presented By:
Staci Carr

Strategies to Improve Processing in Students with ASD
Date:
February 9, 2016
Presented By:
Nicole Beurkens

Understanding Autism as an Information Processing Disorder
Date:
January 12, 2016
Presented By:
Nicole Beurkens

Drawing a Blank II
Date:
December 8, 2015
Presented By:
Emily Illand

Drawing a Blank I
Date:
November 10, 2015
Presented By:
Emily Illand

Reading is Understanding – A Deeper Look at Comprehension and ASD
Date:
October 13, 2015
Presented By:
Patty Crumb, Dorothy Waddell

PLC - An Acronym That Holds No Relevance for Schools Unless the Focus is Student Achievement
Date:
September 15, 2015
Presented By:
Harriet Dawson

Intense Supports for Social Skills Delivery at the High School Level
Date:
August 11, 2015
Presented By:
Erin Stone, Stacy Ulrich

ABA and the Virginia General Assembly: Legislative Updates for Current and Prospective Behavior Analysts
Date:
July 21, 2015
Presented By:
Christy Evanko

Navigating the Social Highway: A Road Map of Social Skills Programming for ASD
Date:
July 14, 2015
Presented By:
Wendy Clayton, Teresa Crowson

Autism, ABA and the Virginia General Assembly: Legislative Updates for Parents and Caregivers
Date:
June 23, 2015
Presented By:
Christy Evanko

Pre-K is more than play! Incorporating social skills training for preschoolers with ASD and severe learning needs
Date:
June 9, 2015
Presented By:
Stefanie Paul, M.Ed

3 R’s To Bullying Prevention for Students with Disabilities: Recognize, Respond, and Report
Date:
March 10, 2015
Presented By:
Lori Ernsperger

In Their Own Words: The Career Planning Experiences of College Students with ASD
Date:
February 10, 2015
Presented By:
Elizabeth Getzel, M.A.

Cool Tools for School Success
Date:
January 13, 2015
Presented By:
Mona Pruett

Girls Under the Umbrella of ASD Part 2: Interventions and Practical Strategies Across the Life Span
Date:
December 9, 2014
Presented By:
Lori Ernsperger

Girls under the Umbrella of ASD Part 1: Diagnosis and Gender Differences
Date:
November 11, 2014
Presented By:
Lori Ernsperger
Using the Autism Program Environment Rating Scale in VCU-ACE Model Classrooms
Date:
October 8, 2014
Presented By:
Carol Schall, Ph.D.

Progressing Through Transition
Date:
September 9, 2014
Presented By:
Justin George

The Three T’s of Transition: Tools for the Transition Process
Date:
August 12, 2014
Presented By:
Emily Helmboldt, Taryn Traylor

Determining an Effective Communication System for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date:
July 15, 2014
Presented By:
All ACE Staff

Effective Communication System for Students with ASD
Date:
July 8, 2014
Presented By:
Charlene Wentland, Selena Layden
Considerations for Implementing the Administrator Checklist
Date:
June 10, 2014
Presented By:
Selena Layden, Noel Woolard

My Journey to Self-Determination
Date:
April 8, 2014
Presented By:
Tori Saylor

Inclusion: Making the Marriage Work - Part 2
Date:
February 11, 2014
Presented By:
Barbara Webb

Inclusion: Making the Marriage Work
Date:
January 14, 2014
Presented By:
Barbara Webb

Sexuality Instruction and Learners with ASD
Date:
December 10, 2013
Presented By:
Peter Gerhardt

Bullying and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date:
November 12, 2013
Presented By:
Staci Carr

Standard Diploma Credit Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Date:
October 8, 2013
Presented By:
Samantha Marsh-Hollins

Employees with ASD: Tips for Educating Employers and Colleagues
Date:
September 12, 2013
Presented By:
Whitney Ham, Alissa Brooke
Much Ado about DSM 5
Date:
September 10, 2013
Presented By:
Carol Schall, Ph.D.

Transition Planning for Students with ASD in Public Schools
Date:
August 13, 2013
Presented By:
All ACE Staff , Kristin Herman

Coaching that Leads to Change
Date:
July 9, 2013
Presented By:
Teresa Lyons, Cindy Bates

Increasing Administrative Support to Achieve Systems Change in Educational Setting for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date:
June 11, 2013
Presented By:
Noel Woolard, Holly Whittenburg, Jessica Davis

Using iPads to Promote Access and Learning for Students with ASD
Date:
May 14, 2013
Presented By:
All ACE Staff

The Foundation of Feeding Challenges in the Child with ASD
Date:
April 9, 2013
Presented By:
Alicia Hart

Autism, Insurance, and ABA in Virginia
Date:
March 26, 2013
Presented By:
Christy Evanko

The Social Side of ASD
Date:
March 12, 2013
Presented By:
Amanda Armstrong

Practical Management Strategies: What to do After the Meltdown - Part 2
Date:
February 12, 2013
Presented By:
Kathy Morris

Prevention, Intervention, Post-Vention: What to do After the Meltdown - Part 1
Date:
January 8, 2013
Presented By:
Kathy Morris

Strategies and Supports to Address the Hidden Curriculum – Part 2
Date:
December 11, 2012
Presented By:
Brenda Smith Myles

Introduction to the Hidden Curriculum – Part 1
Date:
November 13, 2012
Presented By:
Brenda Smith Myles

Autism: An Evolving Diagnosis
Date:
September 11, 2012
Presented By:
Maria Urbano

Transition for Youth with Autism from School to Adulthood: Critical Considerations
Date:
August 14, 2012
Presented By:
Emily Helmboldt
Supporting Adults with ASD in the Workplace using Behavior Supports
Date:
July 10, 2012
Presented By:
Carol Schall, Ph.D.

Applied Behavior Analysis: Just the Facts
Date:
May 8, 2012
Presented By:
All ACE Staff

An Extra Ordinary Life: Using Person Centered Planning
Date:
April 10, 2012
Presented By:
Sam Hulcher, Bradford Hulcher

Making the Most of Students’ High Focus, Obsession, and Interest Areas
Date:
March 13, 2012
Presented By:
Kathy Morris
Function Matters! How to Determine Why a Student Demonstrates Problem Behavior
Date:
January 10, 2012
Presented By:
Carol Schall, Ph.D.

ABA = Good Teaching
Date:
December 13, 2011
Presented By:
Robert Schramm

Smartphones, iPads and Tablet PCs as Cognitive-Behavioral Aids in Autism
Date:
November 8, 2011
Presented By:
Tony Gentry

Eligibility for Special Education Services under the Category of Autism: Key Considerations
Date:
October 11, 2011
Presented By:
Donald Oswald

From Diagnosis to Intervention for Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date:
September 13, 2011
Presented By:
Donald Oswald

Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice in the General Education School Setting
Date:
August 9, 2011
Presented By:
Cathy Pratt

Research Based Intervention: Ensuring Program Quality for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date:
June 14, 2011
Presented By:
Sam Odom

Planning your Student’s Program Using the Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS)
Date:
May 10, 2011
Presented By:
Shawn Henry

Supporting Social Emotional Development in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date:
April 12, 2011
Presented By:
Maureen Conroy

Teaching Communication to Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date:
March 8, 2011
Presented By:
Dana Childress

Sensory Needs, Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Date:
February 8, 2011
Presented By:
Marie Anzalone

Asperger Syndrome and Employment
Date:
August 12, 2010
Presented By:
Dan Coulter