Introduction to CTC Approved Autism Added Authorization Program

Introduction to CTC Approved Autism Added Authorization Program

CTC Approved Autism Added Authorization Project Optimal ASD AASE was created to Provide: v. Affordable v. Accessible v. Effective v. Credible Special Education Preparation Programs for California Education Specialist Credential Holders needing the required CTC Autism Added Authorization

Benefits and Features v v v v v Online self study – work at your own pace Can register and begin at anytime – access on your schedule Equivalent to 120 classroom hours of education Made up of 19 courses or topic areas 12 months to complete the program Competencies are presented and then tested, building upon one another No outside reading or assignments Prior experience = Fieldwork Requirements Tuition consideration may be given to groups larger than 25 Purchase Orders accepted

Effectiveness v Uses a specific online learning model developed and researched by Innovative Learning v Immediate implementation for staff when they need it. v Increases staff consistency Everyone has the same knowledge v You can “recheck” competencies and retention over time

Professional Development Credits v Professional Development Credits now Available for Salary Advancement v Brandman University Extended Education v Equivalent to 8 Semester Units v Available upon completion of the Project Optimal Autism Added Authorization v Tuition $400. 00

Effectiveness Research of the Innovative Learning Model©

Learner Survey Data (Ongoing) v Staff who complete the Project Optimal online ASD Added Authorization. v All are surveyed regarding… their overall experience use of the system view of effectiveness compared to other approaches Whether they consider it a preferred method

Satisfaction Data v Overall experience Good-Excellent 97. 8% v Ease of use Good- Excellent 95. 5% v View of effectiveness Better than other training methods-optimal 92% v Whether they recommend the method is adopted A likely choice-Definitely 91. 5%

Added Value v Improve school wide and individual student outcomes v Available 24/7 v Affordable-Tuition averages 40% less than other Approved Added Authorization Programs v Seamless implementation v Improve Outcomes-Reduce Risk Compliance with ASD AASE Standards Eliminate need for substitutes and replacement resources Eliminate need to establish cohorts Eliminate need for travel and other related costs v Train whole teams…. not just individuals

Comprehensive performance tracking and Reporting By District By Group or School By Individual By Topic By Quiz question…Plus Full learner transcripts Ongoing user survey data

The System Logging on is simple

v v Friendly user interface…simply point and click Individualized learner home pages Comprehensive “How To” lesson for user support Every lesson starts with identified competencies to be achieved v. Content related FAQ’s v. A “Digital Library” provides reference material and supplementary readings

It’s all in the testing!!! v 8 different ways of testing Drag and Drop Hot Spot True/False Multiple Choice (MCQ) Multiple Response (MRQ) Fill in the Blanks MCQ with fill in the blanks MRQ with fill in the blanks

Communication and support…

Bulletin Board facility allows people to post comments and answers to others questions Learners can take advantage of a personal on-line calendar service to assist with tracking progress and scheduling work groups etc…

“Chat Room” capability allows participants to form study groups and communicate with their peers for support…. or just chat …and communicate with peers via an integrated messaging system

Notes Learners can take personal study notes directly on screen… …and recall them at any time

At any time… Participants can email coursehelp@innovative-learning. com And will be responded to within 24 hours

Point of Difference v v Specific evidence based learning model Robust researched and referenced content Peer Reviewed Specialty course topics Fundamentals of Autism Spectrum Disorder Applied Behavior Analysis Positive Behavior Supports Instructional Interventions Discrete Trial Teaching Pivotal Response Training Visual Supports Addressing Problem Behaviors Person Centered Planning v Measurable outcomes

Getting Started v v Decide if District is funding this program for their teachers Identify the # of Teachers Identify a point person (liaison) Receive Code – code is specific to district and cost for which each teacher is responsible v Congratulations you have implemented your own online training environment in 24 hours…you are now Saving money Meeting CTC requirements Managing risk Improving School and Student outcomes!

Teacher Registration v Each teacher will go to the website and register individually v Multiple Admission Process 2 Letters of Recommendation Verification of fieldwork v Pending letters or lack of letters being submitted do NOT impact ability to access and complete coursework v Certificate of Completion v Formal Recommendation to CTC

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