Colorado Model Autism and SSN Programs (COMASP) Exceptional Student Leadership Unit Melinda Graham Autism Consultant Gina Quintana SSN Consultant Brooke Young Autism Consultant

What is it? Collaborative Initiative –Part B, SPDG, IHEs and AUs –SSN Advisory and CATF Improving educational services and outcomes Provide model sites Field placements for teacher candidates Professional Development and Coaching 1 Autism Site and 1 SSN Site per region

2009 – 2010 COMASP Sites

Have agreement among all team members to participate in the project Application prepared and signed by all team members including the principal and special education director Administrative Units / districts need to have a minimum of 3 identified students at the site Send to CDE by due date August 1, 2010 The Application Process

Information and application is on line at Autism Website SSN Website Schools will be chosen based on their match with the criteria Site visits will be conducted before making a final decision The Application Process

Criteria We are looking for schools that have: Quality programs using evidence based practices – individual or classroom School Wide PBS RtI process in place Inclusionary model Time for collaboration Parent involvement

Expectations School staff and CDE will evaluate program using Quality Indicators Implementation Plan is developed CDE will provide consultation and coaching as needed by the staff during regular visits Signed agreement –School will provide time out of building and subs to attend trainings

Building on Successes Across Settings Elementary School Preschool/Middle School High School 2 Autism 2 SSN 2 Autism 2 SSN Preschool / Middle School 2 Autism 2 SSN Preschool / Middle School High School and Transition 2 Autism 2 SSN AND PRESCHOOL Preschool / Middle School High school and transition Middle School / High School / Transition High school and transition Year 2 Year 4 Year 3 Year 1 Year 5

Individual Evaluation and Individualized Education Program Curriculum and Methodology Instructional Activities Instructional Environments and Inclusion Review and Monitoring of Progress and Outcomes Family Involvement and Support Transition Planning Behavior Autism Spectrum Disorders Program Quality Indicators

Student with Significant Support Needs Program Quality Indicators Inclusive Culture Progress Monitoring Instruction Positive Behavior Support Communication Self-Determination Health and Safety Transition Collaboration Paraeducators