Education Focus Group

Comprehensive educational system planning for children and youth with ASD

Goals:

• Recommend core components and appropriate services for children eligible for ASD services in Oregon
• Collaborate with the Community Services for Adults with ASD Subcommittee in planning for transition age students with ASD.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of current evidenced-based educational interventions
• Recommend opportunities for statewide training at all levels of service
• Collaborate with higher education on the preparation and recommendations of ASD Specialists
• Recommend competencies for other professionals implementation of Statewide ASD Educational Services

Upcoming Meetings:

Next Meeting: TBD

Location: Willamette Education Service District 2611, Pringle Road SE, Salem, OR 97302

Resources:

• ASD Recommendation Report To OCASD
• ASD Program Self Assessment & Action Plan
• Oregon Education Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Members:

Chair: Brad Hendershott

Subcommittee Members: Annette Skowron, Mary Apple, Joel Arick, Mickey Pardew, Ruth Falco, Sharon Lohse, Susan Holmberg, Lisa Darnold, Marilyn Nerresan, Linda Brown