BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260611T040235Z UID:http://ksdetasn.org/events/9071 DTSTART:20260817T150000 DTEND:20260817T155000 CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260607T205646 DESCRIPTION:TASN ATBS Pathways for Professional LearningWhat is a Pathway?A Pathway is a focused series of trainings that are designed to strengthen programs and improve outcomes for students with autism. In partnership wit h TASN ATBS\, school staff and administrators receive targeted support to enhance their skills. Interested? Talk with a trainer to connect with your Region Coach and get started.Pathway Focus Areas:Each Pathway includes tr aining opportunities in one of four focus areas:Foundational – Core trai nings that support effective and evidence-based teaching practices.Instruc tional and Behavioral – Trainings that target skill acquisition and beha vior reduction strategies.Communication – Trainings that aim to enhance communication skills and supports.Transition – Trainings that address tr ansition services across all age groups\, supporting students as they move through different life stages.✅ To complete a Pathway\, participants mu st finish three trainings within that focus area.Coaching and Skill Buildi ngFor each training\, participants will collaborate with their TASN coach to develop expertise in the following key areas:Data Collection &\; Ana lysis – Using data to inform decisions and monitor progress.Inclusion In itiative – Promoting and implementing practices that support inclusive l earning environments.Administrative Engagement – Involving school leader s to support and sustain effective practices.Family Engagement – Partner ing with families to enhance student outcomes through ongoing collaboratio n and resource sharing.Training Others – Sharing knowledge and strategie s with colleagues to build capacity. \; \; \; \;Capstone P rojectAfter completing the Pathway trainings\, you'll create a capstone pr oject to showcase the overall impact of your learning—highlighting colla boration\, staff engagement\, and teaching practices. Participants will pr esent their projects in the spring using a provided PowerPoint template.&n bsp\;Meeting Dates:  \;Here is the Zoom link: \; \;https://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/84801512909Monday meetings from 3:00-3:50Aug 17\, 2026\; S ept 14\, 2026\; Oct 19\, 2026\; Nov 16\, 2026\; Dec 14\, 2026 Presentat ion Share-out \; \; \; \; \;🌟 Leadership Opportunit y \; \; \; \;Take your project to the next level—present it to the Board of Education\, administrators\, or school staff to highli ght its impact and inspire change.Please refer to the \;Training Calen dar for details on the schedule of each training session. Trainings may no t overlap if you are completing multiple Pathways.Pathway Opportunities an d RecognitionCertificate and Principal LetterYour TASN ATBS coach will sen d an additional certificate of completion to both your building principal and Special Education Director\, along with a letter congratulating you on your accomplishments\, after you complete a Pathway.Microcredential \ ; \;After you complete a Pathway\, TASN ATBS will honor you with a mic rocredential that you can add to your email signature and/or print and dis play.Community of PracticeMonthly meetings for all Pathway participants\, as well as past InStep and KALC members\, where educators can come togethe r to learn new skills and engage in group discussions about what they are learning and implementing. Skills learned are directly applicable to the c lassroom and can be immediately trained to staff.FoundationalInstructional and BehavioralCommunicationTransitionAttend all 3Choose 3Choose 3Month-by -Month Approach to Transition &\; Choose 2Summer Institute: \; Usin g Evidence-Based Practices within the Structured Teaching Framework (yearl y)Bootcamp (yearly) OR Establishing Basic Skill Sets for students with aut ism and complex needs (26-27\, 28-29)Bootcamp (yearly) OR Basic Skills (26 -27\, 28-29)Mont \;  \;Month-by-Month Approach to Supporting Trans ition for Students with Autism and Complex Learning Needs: A Book Study(25 -26\, 26-27\, 28-29)It’s All About You! Creating a Positive Environment for Success. Event 1 (yearly)Advanced Verbal Behavior (25-26\, 27-28\, 29- 30)Advanced Verbal Behavior (25-26\, 27-28\, 29-30) \;Individualizing Instruction in Social Competencies for Students with Autism and Complex Le arning Needs (25-26\, 27-28\, 29-30)Individualizing Instruction in Social Competencies for Students with Autism and Complex Learning Needs (25-26\, 27-28\, 29-30)Summer Institute (yearly)Individualizing Instruction in Soci al Competencies for Students with Autism and Complex Learning Needs (25-26 \, 27-28\, 29-30)Guiding Educators to Access Community Supports for Famili es and Students with Autism and Complex Learning Needs (25-26\, 26-27\, 28 -29) \;It’s All About You! Creating a Positive Environment for Succe ss. Event 1 (yearly)Environmental Communication Teaching (25-26\, 27-28\, 29-30) \;Transition Assessment for Students with Autism and Complex Le arning Needs(27-28\, 29-30) \;It’s All About You! Improving Student Outcomes. Event 2 (26-27\, 28-29)Supporting Students with Complex Communic ation Needs (26-27\, 28-29)Beginning with the End in Mind: Strategies for Post-Secondary Success for Students with Autism and Complex Learning Needs (26-27\, 28-29) \;It’s All About You! Building a Cohesive Team. Eve nt 4 (yearly) \; \;Additional Opportunities (Optional)Autism Certi fication Coursework and Non-Graduate and Graduate Credit (Pitt State)Autis m Certification coursework and non-master’s and master’s-level credit hours can be earned through Pittsburg State University.If you are working toward your Autism Certification\, you may complete one Pathway for 3 cred it hours of instruction. \;You also have the opportunity to earn non-m aster’s and master’s-level credit hours even if you are not enrolled i n the Autism Certification program.Please see this \;flyer for additio nal information. \; \; \;Summer Institute RecognitionYou may b e invited to record a testimonial or share in person about your Pathway ex perience and what you learned\, which may be shared with attendees during the Summer Institute training. \;Rich Simpson Conference Presentation OpportunityIf your capstone presentation aligns with the theme of the Rich Simpson Conference and is selected\, you may be eligible to apply for a o ne-hour session to present what you learned through your Pathway(s). This includes complimentary conference admission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T205704 LOCATION: SUMMARY:CAPTAIN-Community of Autism Pathways for Training Application and I mplementation Network Monday Afternoons-2026 URL:http://ksdetasn.org/events/9071 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR