Four-hour comprehensive professional development session providing in-depth training on autism, neurodivergence, and evidence-based practices. Ideal for school-wide training, agency workshops, and team skill-building.
Invest in meaningful, lasting change with our half-day professional development sessions. Four hours of focused, interactive training provides your team with the depth needed to truly understand and implement evidence-based practices for supporting neurodivergent learners.
Half-Day Training Benefits:
– Sufficient time for deep learning and skill practice
– Multiple topics can be addressed in one session
– Hands-on activities and application exercises
– Team discussion and problem-solving time
– Development of implementation action plans
– Building shared understanding across your team
– Cost-effective compared to multiple hourly sessions
What’s Included:
Each half-day professional development session includes:
– 4 hours of expert instruction and facilitation
– Customized content based on pre-session consultation
– Interactive presentation with engagement activities
– Hands-on practice with strategies and tools
– Small group and large group discussions
– Case study analysis and application
– Comprehensive digital resource packet
– Action planning templates
– Implementation toolkit
– Certificate of attendance for participants
– Q&A throughout the session
Sample Half-Day Training Agendas:
Option 1: Comprehensive Autism Understanding
– Hour 1: Understanding the Autism Spectrum
– Hour 2: Sensory Processing and Regulation Needs
– Hour 3: Communication Supports and Strategies
– Hour 4: Behavior Support and Positive Approaches
Option 2: Creating Inclusive Classrooms
– Hour 1: Universal Design for Learning Principles
– Hour 2: Sensory-Friendly Environment Design
– Hour 3: Differentiation and Accommodation Strategies
– Hour 4: Supporting Executive Function in the Classroom
Option 3: Supporting Challenging Behaviors
– Hour 1: Understanding Behavior as Communication
– Hour 2: Functional Behavior Assessment Basics
– Hour 3: Proactive Strategies and Environmental Supports
– Hour 4: Crisis Prevention and De-escalation Techniques
Custom agendas available based on your needs!
Training Topics Can Include:
✓ Autism and neurodivergence fundamentals
✓ Sensory processing and regulation
✓ Communication systems and supports
✓ Executive function strategies
✓ Behavior support and intervention
✓ Social skills instruction
✓ Trauma-informed practices
✓ IEP development and implementation
✓ Family partnership and collaboration
✓ Inclusive education practices
✓ Assistive technology integration
✓ Transition planning and support
Perfect for:
– School-wide professional development days
– District training for special education teams
– Agency staff orientation and training
– Therapeutic practice team development
– University field placement preparation
– Community organization capacity building
Delivery Format:
– Virtual (via Zoom with interactive features)
– In-person at your location
– Hybrid format available
Recommended break schedule:
– 10-minute break after Hour 1
– 30-minute lunch/break after Hour 2
– 10-minute break after Hour 3
Ideal team size: 10-100 participants (can accommodate larger groups)
Pre-Session Process:
1. Initial consultation to identify goals and needs (30 minutes)
2. Brief team survey to assess current knowledge
3. Agenda development and approval
4. Pre-reading materials sent (optional)
5. Final logistics confirmation
TRAVEL & EXPENSES POLICY:
– Local travel within 60 miles round-trip of the Mosaic Minds Center for Autism & Neurodivergent Learning primary location is included in the service fee
– Travel beyond 60 miles round-trip will be billed at the current IRS standard mileage rate, calculated from the Mosaic Minds Center primary location to your event site
– Overnight stays: Lodging reimbursement or direct booking required for events exceeding one full day or requiring departure before 6:00 AM or return after 9:00 PM
– Per diem: $75/day for meals and incidental expenses (if meals not provided by hosting organization)
– Airfare (for distances exceeding 300 miles one way): Economy class, non-refundable, must be pre-approved in writing
– All travel, lodging, mileage, airfare, and per diem expenses must be preapproved in writing and are not included in professional service fees unless explicitly stated in the contract
– Payment or reimbursement of approved travel expenses is due within 15 days of invoice
Scheduling:
Half-day sessions are scheduled based on mutual availability. We recommend booking 6-8 weeks in advance to ensure optimal preparation and your preferred date.
Follow-up Options:
– Post-session consultation (additional fee)
– Implementation coaching
– Additional training sessions
– Customized resource development
Investment: $1,200 for 4-hour session
