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COVID-19 and Special Education
View information for educators and parents to support students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Autism & COVID-19 Resources
Our CDE Autism Team is committed to supporting schools and families while in-person learning has been suspended. We recognize the selection of materials, resource location and delivery of instruction can be overwhelming so our team has collected resources and tools specific to ASD that may be useful during this time as you plan for students.
Consistent with our mission, we are providing evidence-based practices and supports from national, state and local groups. These shared resources do not serve as CDE guidance for delivering services remotely.
ASD Documents from CDE
Quality Indicators
Quality indicators are used to design and evaluate a program(s) for students with ASD that is comprehensive and grounded in evidence-based practices.
Determination of Eligibility
The Determination of Eligibility form is to be used for eligibility meetings including initial and triennial reviews.
- Determination of Eligibility ASD - English (Word)
- Determination of Eligibility ASD - Spanish (Word)
- IEP Forms (including IEP Procedural Guidance)
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance are documents relating to topics within special education:
ASD Guidelines
The ASD Guidelines (Guidelines for the Educational Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder) contain information that may be used to guide the process of identifying students with ASD and developing appropriate programming, supports and services.
A Spanish version of the ASD Guidelines is also available. Guía para la valoración educativa sobre el trastorno del espectro autista (PDF)
Educational Identification Resources
FAQ's for Educational Identification of ASD in Young Learners (PDF)
Nation Autism Indicators Report: High School Students on the Autism Spectrum
This report by Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute highlights the challenges facing minority youth and those from low-income households. Autism occurs in children from all backgrounds. But the impacts of autism are not felt equally across all groups. Youth from poorer households have fewer choices for services, fewer opportunities for work experiences, and generally worse outcomes across a wide range of indicators. Minority youth often face obstacles accessing needed care and experience worse outcomes in many realms.
On Demand Training Resources
An Evening with Temple - Recording Available
On February, 11th, 2021, Temple will shared a video of a recent presentation discussing her book, “Calling All Minds” among other thoughts on working with individuals with ASD. Following the video, we recorded a Q & A session with Temple.
Tri-State Webinar Series - On-Demand Webinars
A series of webinars are released each year. These webinars are developed through a collaborative project between the Colorado Department of Education, Kansas TASN Autism and Tertiary Behaviors Supports Group, and the Nebraska Autism Supports Network.
A full list of the archived Tri-State Webinars can be accessed from CDE's Professional Development Portal.
Instructional Strategies Training
Due to the high demand of the RBT course, the Kansas Technical Assistance Network created a training geared toward para-educators who want further training on behavior and instructional strategies, but are NOT seeking the RBT credential. The content is based on information covered in the RBT course. If you simply want more information around behavior and instructional strategies, but do NOT want/need the RBT credential, please take this course.
About the Para-Educator Training:
- You do NOT have to apply for this course, and can create account at the link below and begin taking modules at any time.
- There is no timeline for completing the course. You can complete content whenever is convenient for you.
- The course is completely free.
- You will receive a certificate of completion for 7-8 contact hours.
- This course does NOT meet BACB requirements for the 40 hour RBT training.
Instructional Strategies Training
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) Autism Society of America Autism Society of Colorado Autism Society of Boulder Autism Speaks Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) PEAK Parent Center Learn More About ASD
OCALI serves families, educators, and professionals working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, and traumatic brain injuries.
The Autism Center at OCALI serves as a clearinghouse for information on research, resources, and trends to address the autism challenge. Information can be found through this link.
Strategies in Action - Many Faces of Autism is a free introduction to ASDOrganizations
800-328-8476
720-214-0794
720-272-8231
888-288-4762 (English)
888-772-9050 (Español)
866-886-2254
800-284-0251
Specialist Contacts
Brooke Carson, Ph.D.
Phone: 303-866-6691
Email Brooke Carson
Rhonda Danner, M.A.
Phone: 720-460-8368
Email Rhonda Danner
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