Topics Related to Exceptional Children
April 13, 2026, All day
Invitation only. Participants will be provided with effective instructional practices that promote student engagement and independence in the early educational environment. Particular attention will be given to the use of visual supports (schedules, activity systems, material design, and environmental design). Nags Head, NC
February 10, 2026, All day
This in-person workshop is intended for exceptional children teachers working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will explore a variety of aspects of classroom management to increase student engagement. Practical applications include environmental design, grouping practices, and scheduling of students and classroom staff.There are no registration fees associated with this professional learning activity.Fayetteville, NC
December 2, 2025 - December 3, 2025, All day
This two-day in-person workshop is intended for professionals working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will be provided with an overview of ASD and effective instructional practices that promote student engagement and independence in the educational environment. Particular attention will be given to the use of visual supports (schedules, activity systems, material design, and environmental design).
October 14, 2025, All day
Invitation only. Participants will be provided with effective instructional practices that promote student engagement and independence in the early educational environment. Particular attention will be given to the use of visual supports (schedules, activity systems, material design, and environmental design). Fletcher, NC
October 6, 2025, All day
This Canvas course is an extension of the North Carolina Foundations of Early Learning and Development modules, with a focus on autism. It is recommended that participants go through those modules prior to this course.
August 18, 2025, All day
In this self-paced course participants will increase their knowledge of the features and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder as a complex disability.
December 4, 2025, All day
This in-person workshop is intended for professionals working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the general education setting. Participants will be provided with an overview of the characteristics of ASD that impact a student’s academic and functional performance in the educational setting and implications for teaching.
October 17, 2025, 9am - 12pm
Invitation only. This virtual offering will provide an overview of data systems as one of the six critical components for capacity building. Participants will learn about key components of data systems and apply this information to begin developing a data system aligned with implementation of an effective autism program.
October 9, 2025, 9am - 3:30pm
This meeting is intended for PSU Autism Support Teams (AST) in the Southeast and Sandhills regions. Participants will receive professional learning on behavior problem-solving from the perspective of autism, updates from the NCDPI Autism Team, and have time to network with other PSUs. Whiteville, NC
October 7, 2025, 9am - 3:30pm
This meeting is intended for PSU Autism Support Teams (AST) in the Northeast and North Central regions. Participants will receive professional learning on behavior problem-solving from the perspective of autism, updates from the NCDPI Autism Team, and have time to network with other PSUs. Williamston, NC