Welcome to the Arizona Statewide Autism Project!

The Arizona Statewide Autism Project (AzSAP) is an innovative project that began in 2012. The project focuses on the educational needs of students with significant learning challenges, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The project has continuously expanded and now includes preschool, elementary and secondary levels. The project focuses on supporting students in both self-contained and inclusive settings and developing training sites and coaches to increase state and local capacity.

Arizona Trainings

Scheduled STAR Program and Links curriculum workshops for Arizona educators, offered in virtual and in-person formats.

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Standards Alignment Tool

Align STAR Program and Links curriculum lessons to Arizona state standards.

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Resources & More Information

Downloadable resources for Arizona teams and links to more information and to ask questions.

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Words about the Arizona Project

The teachers have all observed and documented an immense growth in academic skill development as a result of using discrete trial training with STAR materials as well as social skill development utilizing Pivotal Response Training and training in functional routines. It has made a huge difference in their classroom routines and management. The impact of the program has truly made a positive effect for the teachers and students in these classes!

Building Leader, Arizona

Very effective – completely altered my classroom structure, physical layout, and schedule. It allowed me to target very specific, necessary skills and create functional routines. It promoted the development of specific IEP goals.

Teacher, Arizona

This program has provided essential training and resources to support teachers in maximizing instruction and skill development of students with autism as well as students with cognitive and sensory needs

Administrator, Arizona