Introduction

The Idaho SESTA Statewide Behavioral Coordinators provide evidence based professional development for school based personnel on evidenced based practices to support students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and low incidence disabilities. Students with low incidence disabilities include students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, physical impairments, and multiple disabilities, those with blindness, deafness, deaf-blindness, and significant health issues. The professional development increases capacity to design and implement quality programs and instruction and is provided through regional and statewide trainings, webinars, and coaching. Coaching supports are provided off-site (phone, email, or online meetings) or on-site through an agreement made between a school and Idaho SESTA.

How much do you know about Autism?

Every year the Utah Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (URLEND) trainees work collaboratively in small groups to conduct research and if appropriate produce a product from their research. Dr. Mitchell’s (CDHD) team in the 2015-16 academic year researched University Faculty and Staff’s understanding and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder. This group of 5 researchers collected data from five Universities and nearly 1000 participants. Upon compilation of the data, Dr. Mitchell wrote a script and Shawn Wright (CDHD) created a storyboard presentation conveying information the URLEND trainees feel is important to disseminate to those working with older adolescents and college students.

Watch the video

 


Supports

Idaho SESTA Statewide Behavioral Coordinators provide professional development with school and district staff members through integrated supports. Coaching includes off-site supports via phone, email, or online meetings while on-site supports are offered through an agreement-based process between a school and Idaho SESTA. 

Coaching Support
Behavioral Coordinators are available via phone, email, online meetings and on-site coaching.  We offer consulting, follow-up training, and guidance for implementation of evidence-based practices at an individual or program-wide level. To connect with a Behavioral Coordinator, please submit a request form. Submit a Request Form



Autism and Low Incidence Resources

Contact Us

For assistance, please fill out a Help Desk Request form to be connected to a Statewide SESTA Coordinator.

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