Presented by Northwest Regional ESD Christina Meier-Nowell-Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist Laura LaMarsh- Related Services Coordinator

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) provides a grant to support the Statewide Consultative and Resource Services for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Trained specialists are available to assist the Regional Programs and districts in meeting the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) needs of students with disabilities who are eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004)

Increase state, regional and local capacity for serving students with ASD through the dissemination and implementation of evidence based practices. New specialists will have working knowledge of all domains spelled out in the draft ASD Specialist competencies recommended to the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder.

 Firstly, it is radically growing “globally”, especially in the United States (Barker, 2002).  Secondly, …some…teachers have radically changed their whole method of teaching so that the class venue for the teacher and the student becomes the computer. The classroom now is a "virtual learning environment." Learning is no longer bound by space and time (Franklin and Peat, 2001).  By Thomas D. Lynch and Cynthia E. Lynch

Based on 30 Participants 11 Days of Training in Hillsboro 5 Days of Training in Hillsboro Savings by Using WebEx Estimated Round Trip Time-car 2908 hrs., 19 min1322 hrs., 3 min.1586 hrs., 16 min. Estimated CO2 Emissions 34.9 Metric Tons15.87 Metric Tons19.03 Metric Tons Estimated Mileage Costs $13089$5949$7140 Time saved by NOT being away from work, family, etc.: PRICELESS

 A computer or wireless device with an Internet connection  An audio connection - either through your computer or phone  A webcam

 30 new autism specialists across the state participated in distance training in the school yearautism specialists  Technology included SKYPE, WebEx and GoogleWebEx