Real outcomes. Real classrooms. Worldwide.

Districts and educators are the ones who change outcomes for students — our role is to help them do it well, and sustainably. Through evidence-based practices, professional learning, and ongoing partnership, we help school teams build the capacity to support students with disabilities across a more complete continuum of care.

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Our impact, by the numbers

2,500+

School districts

20+

Years of research

50

States with implementations

11

Peer-reviewed studies

Implementations across the United States and beyond

STAR Autism Support programs are implemented in every state in the U.S. and in school systems in over a dozen countries. From rural districts to major urban school systems, our curriculum and supports adapt to the unique needs of every learning community.

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All 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.

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Canada, Australia, and China

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International schools in 12+ countries

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University partnerships for ongoing research

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What educators say

STAR's tools are much more than a set of instructional strategies and educational resources. They have provided my classroom with a clear structure, taking student diversity into account and placing special emphasis on differentiated instruction. I feel very fortunate to have been part of this project since 2016, impacting lives in meaningful ways.

Special Educator, Puerto Rico

Before we implemented STAR and Links, we really struggled with streamlining our curriculum. When students moved from elementary to secondary, there was a disconnect in tracking skills, and we were having to start fresh every year. STAR and Links helped us streamline that process so we could build on what students already had instead of redoing and reassessing everything.

BCBA, Texas

I was able to get help with my classroom setup, which led me to being way more prepared than I would have been. I also had in-person training in my classroom, which really encouraged me and helped me see real-time examples.

Early Childhood Teacher, Texas

I have students who were non-readers and, by the end of the school semester, are now reading with good fluency and expression. They have also successfully completed their corresponding grade level.

Special Education Teacher, Puerto Rico

By spring break, we had this student talking again, participating again, and back to where we were before Christmas break. We were able to make up for that regression using the resources and support from Links, and I could not be more grateful.

Special Education Teacher, South Carolina

We've seen meaningful growth in student communication, independence, and engagement, along with increased opportunities to build independent living skills and financial literacy. Our educators have also gained greater confidence through consistent, research-based practices and shared systems.

Principal, New York

Links allows my students to be more independent as they navigate through the classroom and different locations. The repetition within the monthly themes allows students to hear vocabulary and then use it later, giving them more opportunities to communicate for themselves.

Life Skills Teacher, Texas

One of the most impactful outcomes has been increased clarity for our staff. Teachers have gained a better understanding of how to take what they are already doing and make small, intentional adjustments toward stronger implementation. Those small wins are helping us build momentum so we can see more significant growth over time.

Student Services Curriculum Coordinator, Missouri

The program is extremely user-friendly and has significantly reduced the time and stress involved in planning and instruction. The wide variety of printable materials allows me to deliver structured, engaging lessons that truly meet my students where they are.

Special Education Teacher, Texas

The STAR team came during the school day and helped us work directly with our students. They really did not leave until they felt that I was comfortable with the curriculum. I appreciated that, rather than being a one-size-fits-all curriculum, STAR is very curated to the neurodivergent children that we serve.

Early Childhood Teacher, Texas

The on-site coaching days, when a STAR trainer comes into the classroom to model and coach directly with our teachers, have made the most impact by building confidence and capacity in our teachers.

Early Childhood Instructional Specialist, Texas

I've had students really grow in their ability to complete routines like lunchtime or transitioning to specials or recess independently or almost independently through continued practice and use of STAR's functional routine materials.

Autism Classroom Teacher, Colorado

Being able to write goals for students that I can align with lesson plans that are already created and developed for me makes my job a lot easier. Students can walk in the door, and I am able to collect data on them on day one.

Early Childhood Teacher, Texas

The clear and consistent visuals and clearly defined learning spaces have played a defining role in the success we're seeing in our ID moderate classroom. Students are able to be focused and understand what they're supposed to be doing throughout the day.

Principal, South Carolina

Without STAR, my classroom would not run as smoothly as it does today. I feel like my classroom can run even if I'm not there because everybody knows their job.

Elementary Special Education Teacher, South Carolina

We needed a comprehensive, evidence-based system that could bring consistency and structure to how we support students with autism and other developmental disabilities. STAR offered exactly what we were looking for: hands-on training, a clear curriculum, and practical tools that empower our educators to deliver individualized, high-quality instruction.

Director of Special Education, Colorado

My classroom is running so much better. The visual schedules are going really well, and the kids are progressing faster than I thought was even possible. It's been great to see that growth.

Elementary Special Education Teacher, South Carolina

I went from a very prompt-dependent child who needed upwards of 25 to 30 prompts to complete a morning routine to now maybe needing four prompts. I really see the decrease in prompting level and student frustration from the STAR curriculum.

Special Education Teacher, Missouri

The implementation of the STAR and Links Programs has translated into marked improvements in IEP goal attainment for our students. The professional development and ongoing coaching has been instrumental in fostering our team members' expertise and capacity for meeting the needs of students requiring intensive support.

Director of Special Education, Illinois

The regional model changed everything. Smaller districts that could never afford this level of support on their own now have access to the same coaching and curriculum as the big districts.

Special Education Coordinator, Texas

STAR gave us something we never had before — a common language across all our autism classrooms. Teachers could collaborate, subs could step in, and students experienced consistency no matter which room they were in.

Director of Special Education, California

Want to see what STAR Autism Support could do for your district?

Our team can walk you through outcomes, fidelity data, and implementation models from districts with profiles similar to yours.