Autism Coaches Meeting

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Agenda 4:00 – 6:00 pm

1. Inclusion Activity and Video2. Welcome and Introductions3. START Up-Dates: Refunded for 5 more years!

a. Conferences/Workshops/Training:i. Early Childhood Training Tuscola - Re-Cap

ii. Applying Behavioral Principles in the Classroom for Students with Autism – Kelly Dunlap Lapeer Ed. Tec Training is Full – November 25, 2014 6 districts participating – update next meeting

iii. EPLI Training Lapeer March 24th, 2015 –Topic to be Confirmed E-mail will come from Rose or Natalie with registration info.

iv. Annual Spring Conference - April 27, 2015 – V. Mark Durand, Ph. D - “An Optimistic Approach to Helping Students with Challenging Behaviors.”

b. Early Childhood Intensive Training:i. We will be applying for the grant

c. START Web-Site Resources:i. www.gvsu.edu/autismcenter

ii. Data Collection – Focus on Engagement and Independenced. Additional Information form Fall Leadership Meeting:

i. Judith Shea – Replaced by Janna Benjaminii. Melissa Adair – To be Announced

iii. New Autism State Chair - Diane Heinzelman Director of Special Education for Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District

iv. Goals: Peer to Peer, Data, Transition, Evidence Based Practices4. Autism Speaks i-pad grant application – Rose sent yesterday5. Autism Nurses Training – Rose sent yesterday6. Coaching Model Group Processing Activity7. Evidence Based Practices Powerpoint

Next Meeting Date:

February 12, 2014 (We will change this and get back to you guys)

April 21, 2015 4-6 pm.