Many interventions exist for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, scientific research has found only some of these interventions to be effective. The interventions that researchers have shown to be effective are called evidence-based practices (EBPs). Primary reasons for using EBPs are that the students demonstrate improved outcomes, the interventions are legally defensible, and the use of EBPs aligns with best practices in education. This training will provide the history of the identification of the EBPs for ASD and support the understanding and use of EBPs for individuals affected by mild-moderate ASD.

Outcomes: Participants will:
1. Learn about the identification of the EBPs through research conducted by the National Autism Center and the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
2. Learn how to use EBPs to assist students at the mild-moderate level in accessing the California Common Core State Standards.
3. Obtain resources that include detailed information on how to plan, implement, and monitor specific EBPs for students with ASD at the mild-moderate level.
4. Practice implementing various EBPs through case studies, instructional videos, resource development, and role-play.