MESA Professional Development Opportunities

 

AUTISM: FOUNDATION TRAINING FOR TEACHERS
AND OTHER CERTIFIED STAFF

This two-day workshop is designed for teachers and other certified staff who serve students with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to describe the characteristics of autism in the classroom setting.
  • Participants will be able to identify ways to support students with autism at school.
  • Participants will learn how to collaborate with their team to support students with autism.

Registration: $300
*District invoiced after training
*Approved under Project 613

Registration Links:
October 25-26  (In-person)
October 25-26  (Virtual)
January 24-25 (In-person)
January 24-25 (Virtual)

 

AUTISM: FOUNDATION TRAINING FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS
AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF

This two-day workshop is designed for paraprofessionals, Head Start providers and other school support staff who serve students with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to describe the characteristics of autism in the classroom setting.
  • Participants will be able to identify ways to support students with autism at school.
  • Participants will learn how to collaborate with their team to support students with autism.

Registration: $300
*District invoiced after training
*Approved under Project 613

Registration Links:
November 1-2 (In-person)
November 1-2 (Virtual)
January 31-February 1  (In-Person)
January 31-February 1  (Virtual)

 

 

REDUCING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

This workshop is designed for general and special educators serving students with autism who demonstrate challenging behavior in the school setting. Upon completion participants will be able to identify the functions of behavior, implement preventative strategies and supports, and teach replacement skills to decrease challenging behavior.

Registration: $175
*District invoiced after training
*Approved under Project 613

Registration Links:
November 8 (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
November 8 (Virtual)
February 7 (REGISTRATION CLOSED) If you would like to be added to our waitlist for this training, please email marisa-singletary@ouhsc.edu .
February 7 (Virtual)

 

 

CONDUCTING FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS &
WRITING BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLANS

Prerequisite: You must have previously attended Reducing Challenging Behavior for Students with Autism.

During this training, we will dig deeper into identifying and reducing challenging behavior. Participants will practice conducting a functional behavior assessment (FBA), and analyze the data that leads to the development of a behavior intervention plan (BIP).

Registration: $175
*District invoiced after training
*Approved under Project 613

Registration Links:
November 9 (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
February 8, 2024 In-Person Training REGISTRATION OPEN

 

For more information contact:  Marisa Singletary at 405-842-9995

Early Access

Autism Screenings & Awareness

Early Foundations

Early Intervention & Inclusivity

MESA Project

Professional Development