Phone: 616-331-6480
Fax: 616-331-6486
START Project
autismed@gvsu.edu

401 W. Fulton St.
388C DEV
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Giving professionals and parents the knowledge and skills to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in reaching their greatest potential

The STatewide Autism Resources and Training (START) project is committed to creating a sustainable structure of support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders within each region of Michigan by provide training and technical assistance to educators and families that support students on the autism spectrum.

The START project has been in place for 8 years through the funding and support of the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services. The rapid increase in the number of students with ASD entering public schools in Michigan has created a critical need for more in-depth training for educators in the use of evidence based practices. Additionally, the START Project has served a key role in meeting this need through innovative activities such as Regional Collaborative Networks, training and coaching models, and resource material development.

 

News

         

Upcoming Events

START Wins National Award... 

The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPDC) recently selected the Statewide Autism Resources & Training (START) Project to participate in a national program to support the use of evidence-based practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Michigan. Read the entire press release.  

 

Focus on Results

The June 2009 issue is now available! Click here to download.

New Resource Site in the Works!

START is currently in the process of developing a resource site for ASD and related information for Michigan families, educators, health care providers, and community members.  Check back soon!

Pardon our dust...  

This site will be going under some changes in the next coming weeks.  We want to continue to provide you with the most current information regarding the START program – in order to do that we need to add information, move things around, etc.  

We appreciate any and all feedback you have regarding the site.  Please feel free to email wilericc@gvsu.edu with any comments or suggestions that you have.

  

Advanced Behavior Training & Technical Assistance Summer Institute 
August 6 & 7, 2009 at Lansing Sheraton

Links

Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services

MI3 Michigan's Integrated Improvement Initiatives

Center for Educational Networking (CEN)

Michigan's Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MiBLSi) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Last Modified Date: June 29, 2009
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