Model Processes • First Steps • Preschool • EKERS Model/Classrooms (Headstart, ages 3-5)

1. KDE Special Ed Co-ops Model School Staff KATC Universities First Steps Appendix CKYASD State Team Vision and Linkage to Activities Associated with National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders KY Partners with PDA Center Core Content Assessment State-wide Needs Legislature State Training Team Points of Entry Regional TA Teams Centers Universities Kentucky Autism Network Families & Advocacy ED, PH, MH, VR, Goal Develop regional training teams with access to model programs Western Kentucky Training Central Kentucky Training Eastern Kentucky Training Regional Training Teams to develop these staff Goal Trained Skilled Able to provide training and TA Identified staff early childhood training centers (3-5yrs) Identified 2 staff at each Co-op Identified staff Points of Entry Regional TA Teams (0-3 year olds) ASD Training to be provided by state training team and regional training teams to develop ASD Regional Cadres Goal ASD Regional Cadres Able to train district level staff provide TA Goal School/District Level ASD Team Problem solving at district level for student cases and PD planning) Regional Needs Assessment to identify specialized training needs • Model Processes• First Steps • • Preschool• EKERS Model/Classrooms(Headstart, ages 3-5) • Elementary • Middle • High • Co-op/Regional Training • Summer Conferences • Specialized training for cadre • Topical Regional based • on needs assessment • District Level • School • Team Specialized Training Early Childhood Issues and Screening Superintendents DOSEsPrincipals Awareness Buy-In Early Childhood Mental Health Professionals Sp Ed Teachers First Steps Providers Gen Ed Teachers Related Service Providers Day Care Workers