Capacity Building

Why Capacity Building Works

STAR Autism Support has developed a proven approach to building district-wide capacity to serve all of your students with autism. Taking a system-wide approach improves student outcomes, increases efficiency and improves staff satisfaction.

• Training Site Development
• Self-Sufficient Professional Development
• Fidelity of Implementation of Instructional Practices
• District-wide Data-based Decision Making
• System-wide Collaboration

Where Capacity Building Works

The Training Site Model 

• OrPATS (Oregon Program Autism Training Sites) has developed 41 training sites (PreK-12)

Building Educational Teams 

• AzSECAP (Arizona Statewide Early Childhood Autism Project) has developed 27 implementation teams statewide

State and District-Wide Implementation - Learn More!

• New Mexico Autism Project
• Philadelphia Public Schools (PA)
• Plano Independent School District (TX)
• STAR has provided curriculum to 2,500+ school districts and has trained more than 25,000 educators

Thousands of Districts,
Tens of Thousands of Educators

Research-Based Curricula and Instructional Tools

Research-based curricula and instructional tools provide the foundation for all staff to replicate effective practices.

• Instruction in a Variety of Settings
• Data-Based Decision Making
• Fidelity of Implementation
• Consistency of Instruction
• Self-Sufficient Professional Development

Methodology

STAR Autism Support takes a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique needs of your organization. Recommended services may include a variety of deliverables.

• Needs Assessment
• Comprehensive Workshops
• Program Setup
• In-Class Hands-On Teacher Training
• Coach Training
• Fidelity Checklist and Other Resources
• Distance Learning
• Certification