This course is designed to provide practical guidance on carrying out each critical stage of the IEP process for students with autism. From steps you should take before the IEP meeting, to necessary follow-up tasks after the meeting, you learn what must be done to establish appropriate services that meet student’s individual needs and to deliver promised programming with fidelity and integrity. The course also focuses on effective communication practices and building relationships with parents.

Chapters

Chapter 1 Before the IEP: Arming Your District With a Comprehensive Autism Program That Works
Chapter 2 Understanding LRE and the Continuum of Placement Options
Chapter 3 At the IEP Meeting: Executing the Document
Chapter 4 After the IEP Meeting: Delivering What You Promised

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify gaps in programming and services for students with autism so you can offer a more comprehensive program at the IEP table
• Conduct thorough, parent-friendly and legally compliant assessments of children with autism
• Conduct thorough, parent-friendly and legally compliant assessments of children with autism
• Facilitate general ed and special ed collaboration, including embedding ABA therapy in the gen ed classroom, curriculum and school day
• Complete chapter assessments with 100 percent mastery and the final assessment with 80 percent mastery

You’ll never pay more than $94 per course and DEEP discounts are available for volume purchases of 30 or more courses! See for yourself how you and/or your staff can benefit from taking DirectSTEP^® eLearning courses. Contact us in one of these three easy ways to get started:

1. Complete and submit our online form
2. Call toll-free 1-800-341-7874
3. Email directstep@lrp.com with your name, title, organization and phone number