BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261107T093131Z UID:http://ksdetasn.org/events/9082 DTSTART:20270222T150000 DTEND:20270222T155000 CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260607T214925 DESCRIPTION:This series starts in January 2027!  \;CAPTAIN is a communi ty of practice network designed to support \;educators who are working on a micro-credential pathway with exemplary implementation following a s pecialized sequence of TASN trainings.  \;It is also a network for pro fessionals who want to collaborate with others on the implementation of Ev idence-Based Practices.  \;This group also includes former InSTEP and KALC members.TASN ATBS Pathways for Professional LearningWhat is a Pathway ?A Pathway is a focused series of trainings that are designed to strengthe n programs and improve outcomes for students with autism. In partnership w ith TASN ATBS\, school staff and administrators receive targeted support t o enhance their skills. Interested? Talk with a trainer to connect with yo ur Region Coach and get started. \;Pathway Focus Areas:Each Pathway in cludes training opportunities in one of four focus areas:Foundational – Core trainings that support effective and evidence-based teaching practice s.Instructional and Behavioral – Trainings that target skill acquisition and behavior reduction strategies.Communication – Trainings that aim to enhance communication skills and supports.Transition – Trainings that a ddress transition services across all age groups\, supporting students as they move through different life stages.✅ To complete a Pathway\, partic ipants must finish three trainings within that focus area.Coaching and Ski ll Building:For each training\, participants will collaborate with their T ASN coach to develop expertise in the following key areas:Data Collection &\; Analysis – Using data to inform decisions and monitor progress.In clusion Initiative – Promoting and implementing practices that support i nclusive learning environments.Administrative Engagement – Involving sch ool leaders to support and sustain effective practices.Family Engagement – Partnering with families to enhance student outcomes through ongoing c ollaboration and resource sharing.Training Others – Sharing knowledge an d strategies with colleagues to build capacity.Capstone Project:After comp leting the Pathway trainings\, you'll create a capstone project to showcas e the overall impact of your learning-highlighting collaboration\, staff e ngagement\, and teaching practices.  \;Participants will present their projects in the spring using a provided PowerPoint template. \; \ ; \; \;🌟 Leadership Opportunity \; \; \; \;Take your project to the next level—present it to the Board of Education\, a dministrators\, or school staff to highlight its impact and inspire change . \;FoundationalInstructional and BehavioralCommunicationTransitionAtt end all 3Choose 3Choose 3Month-by-Month Approach to Transition &\; Choo se 2Summer Institute: \; Using Evidence-Based Practices within the Str uctured Teaching Framework (yearly)Bootcamp (yearly) OR Establishing Basic Skill Sets for students with autism and complex needs (26-27\, 28-29)Boot camp (yearly) OR Basic Skills (26-27\, 28-29)Mont \;  \;Month-by-M onth Approach to Supporting Transition for Students with Autism and Comple x 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 Ver bal Behavior (25-26\, 27-28\, 29-30)Advanced Verbal Behavior (25-26\, 27-2 8\, 29-30) \;Individualizing Instruction in Social Competencies for St udents with Autism and Complex Learning Needs (25-26\, 27-28\, 29-30)Indiv idualizing Instruction in Social Competencies for Students with Autism and Complex Learning Needs (25-26\, 27-28\, 29-30)Summer Institute (yearly)In dividualizing Instruction in Social Competencies for Students with Autism and Complex Learning Needs (25-26\, 27-28\, 29-30)Guiding Educators to Acc ess Community Supports for Families and Students with Autism and Complex L earning Needs (25-26\, 26-27\, 28-29) \;It’s All About You! Creating a Positive Environment for Success. Event 1 (yearly)Environmental Communi cation Teaching (25-26\, 27-28\, 29-30) \;Transition Assessment for St udents with Autism and Complex Learning Needs(27-28\, 29-30) \;It’s All About You! Improving Student Outcomes. Event 2 (26-27\, 28-29)Supporti ng Students with Complex Communication 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 Y ou! Building a Cohesive Team. Event 4 (yearly) \; \; \; \;  \; \; \;Please refer to the \;Training Calendar for detai ls on the schedule of each training session. Trainings may not overlap if you are completing multiple Pathways.Pathway Opportunities and Recognition Certificate and Principal LetterYour TASN ATBS coach will send an addition al certificate of completion to both your building principal and Special E ducation Director\, along with a letter congratulating you on your accompl ishments\, after you complete a Pathway. \;Microcredential \;  \;After you complete a Pathway\, TASN ATBS will honor you with a microcred ential that you can add to your email signature and/or print and display.& nbsp\;Community of PracticeMonthly meetings for all Pathway participants\, as well as past InStep and KALC members\, where educators can come togeth er to learn new skills and engage in group discussions about what they are learning and implementing. Skills learned are directly applicable to the classroom and can be immediately trained to staff. \;Additional Opport unities (Optional)Autism Certification Coursework and Non-Graduate and Gra duate Credit (Pitt State)Autism 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 c omplete one Pathway for 3 credit hours of instruction. \;You also have the opportunity to earn non-master’s and master’s-level credit hours even if you are not enrolled in the Autism Certification program.Please se e this \;flyer for additional information. \; \; \;Summer Institute RecognitionYou may be invited to record a testimonial or share i n person about your Pathway experience and what you learned\, which may be shared with attendees during the Summer Institute training. \;Rich Si mpson Conference Presentation OpportunityIf your capstone presentation ali gns with the theme of the Rich Simpson Conference and is selected\, you ma y be eligible to apply for a one-hour session to present what you learned through your Pathway(s). This includes complimentary conference admission.  \;Meeting Dates:  \;Here is the Zoom link: \; \;https://u s02web.zoom.us/j/84801512909Monday meetings from 3:00-3:50Jan 25\, 2027\; Feb 22\, 2027\; Mar 15\, 2027\; Apr 19\, 2027\; May 17\, 2027 Presenta tion Share-out \; \;Information and Links \;Contact Informatio n for Pathways FacilitatorsInformation on College Credit Option \;&nbs p\; \; \; LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T215904 LOCATION: SUMMARY:CAPTAIN-Spring 2027 Community of Autism Pathways for Training Appli cation and Implementation Network Monday PM-2027 URL:http://ksdetasn.org/events/9082 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR