1. M.Ed.-Teacher as Leader in Autism Spectrum Disorders Program Information Meeting

2. Overview of Program A comprehensive training program that prepares educators and school-based leaders with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to successfully educate students with autism spectrum disorder – 37 credits-M.Ed – Beginning Fall 2011 Hartford County Cohort Howard County Cohort – Beginning Spring 2012 Baltimore County Cohort

3. Innovative Program Elements Comprehensive Course of Study Rigorous and Integrated Coursework Application Projects Video Learning Modules Collaborative Partnerships

4. Content Areas of Focus Survey course Social connectedness and communication Instructional technology and augmentative communication Family partnerships Assessment Action research Evidence-base strategies and interventions Curriculum/methods of instruction Differentiation of instruction Collaboration/co- teaching Leadership Seminar

5. Application Projects (Aps) Integrated within each course: – Guided observations – Hands on implementation experience – Fidelity of implementation – Reflection

6. Video Learning Modules Integrated within selected courses: – demonstration of evidence-based teaching – Guided learning questions and discoveries – Skill acquisition at individual learners’ pace

7. Collaborative Partnerships Stakeholders-Community Partners Master Teachers/Clinicians – Authentic Learning Environments (Aps) Maryland State Department of Education Towson University Programs/Faculty

8. What will YOU gain by enrolling? State of the art and comprehensive knowledge, skills, and dispositions that confidently prepare you to be an effective educator and assume a leadership role in educational settings related to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) Integrated learning about ASD from birth through 21 years of age orchestrated through a meaningful scope and sequence Hands on application of information learned in the classroom Guided reflection upon instructional planning and implementation of evidence-based strategies in courses taught by leaders in the field of ASD Shared insights from families of individuals with ASD

9. Enrollment Information & Important Dates

10. Program Contact Information Department of Special Education Katherine C. Holman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Teacher as Leader in ASD Program Coordinator and Advisor – 410-704-3613 – kholman@towson.edu kholman@towson.edu Elizabeth Neville, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Department Chair – 410-704-4499 – eneville@towson.edu eneville@towson.edu