The inaugural FSU Autism Teaching and Learning Institute is a professional development experience designed for professionals who support the instruction and development of learners with autism from early childhood through postsecondary settings. It will be held on Tuesday, July 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Stone Building (1114 W Call Street, Florida State University).

The Institute is organized around evidence-based and high-leverage practices that improve academic learning, communication, social engagement, and independence. 

Participants will have opportunities to:

  • Deepen understanding of research-based instructional practices
  • Learn how to design and adapt instruction for diverse learners
  • Explore strategies to support regulation, engagement, and independence
  • Engage in problem-solving with experts and peers

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Institute Speakers

 

Key Features

  • Strand-based sessions aligned to instructional priorities

  • Hands-on, practice-oriented workshops

  • Make and Take Studio

  • “Ask an Expert” roundtables for individualized support

  • Professional Development in PEERS® Curriculum for School-based Professionals 

CEUs available for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Leon County Teachers, and speech language pathologists (ASHA)

 

Who Should Attend?

This Institute is designed for professionals who support learners with autism across educational and community settings, including:

  • General and special education teachers (PreK–12) across all content areas

  • Paraeducators 

  • Related service providers (e.g., SLPs, OTs, behavior specialists)

  • Instructional coaches and school leaders

  • Transition specialists and postsecondary support staff

  • Instructional support personnel (e.g., guidance counselors, librarians) 

  • Higher education faculty and teacher educators

  • Graduate students and trainees

 

Schedule

Time Session
8:00–8:30 Registration & Connections over Coffee
8:30–9:15 Opening Session
9:30–10:30 Workshops
Drop in: Ask a Researcher; Make & Take
10:40–11:40 Workshops
Drop in: Ask a Researcher; Make & Take
11:40–12:40 Lunch
12:45–1:45 Workshops
Drop in: Ask a Researcher; Make & Take
1:55–2:55 Workshops
Drop in: Ask a Researcher; Make & Take
3:05–4:05 Workshops
4:05–4:30 Community Connections Reception

 

ACCOMODATIONS

We strive to host accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For inquiries about accessibility, please contact Dr. Jenny Root at jrroot@fsu.edu.

 

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