Autism Center for Education

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀...𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀!

Check out this bite-sized microlearning with strategies and tips to help students build these essential skills.
🔗https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/microlearning.cfm
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The Autism Center for Education (ACE) is part of the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center () and the VCU School of Education ().

Microlearning - VCU Autism Center for Education Small bites of learning on hot topics focused around foundational knowledge and easy-to-implement skills and strategies. Microlearning is always available and take just 10-15 minutes to review.

🎉✨ CoLA Conference Gamification Challenge Time! ✨🎉

Ready, set... CONNECT! Let’s turn up the fun and connection!

📸Snap a photo with a fellow CoLA colleague and post in the comments

OR

🗨️Drop a shoutout in the comments celebrating something amazing @ CoLA!

🔑𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

Visual supports aren’t just tools; they are the scaffolding that empowers students with disabilities to navigate their day, master new routines, and build confidence on their own terms.

🧠𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲? Check out this quick, free microlearning module from VCU-ACE to learn how to set your students up for success in just a few minutes: https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/microlearning.cfm

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The Autism Center for Education (ACE) is part of the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center () and the VCU School of Education ().

Self-advocacy isn't a skill that develops overnight—it's a journey! 🌟

If you are looking for a practical way to help students with disabilities understand, participate in, and eventually lead their own IEP meetings, check out this excellent 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙪𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙀𝙋 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 from the 𝗜'𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿. It breaks down self-advocacy into clear, actionable levels to help students track their progress, build confidence, and take ownership of their future.

👉 Download the printable rubric here:https://www.imdetermined.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Student-Rubric-for-IEP-Participation-For-Print.pdf

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The Autism Center for Education (ACE) is part of the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center () and the VCU School of Education ().

‼️ JOB ALERT! ‼️

Join the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) Autism Center for Education (ACE) and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with autism across Virginia. This dynamic role blends teaching and service, offering opportunities to develop and deliver professional learning, provide statewide technical assistance, and support the implementation of evidence-based practices in schools and communities.

The position is ideal for a collaborative professional with experience in education or human services who is passionate about improving outcomes for individuals with autism. Candidates will work closely with educators, families, and statewide partners while contributing to innovative training, research, and program development in a mission-driven environment.

https://vcurrtc.org/about/jobs.cfm

As National Speech-Language-Hearing Month comes to a close, we wanted to share an exciting new resource with our ACE community! Introducing the,

🧭 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀

�https://vcuautismcenter.org/documents/Communication_Compass_Combined.pdf

Communication is the foundation of independence, connection, and learning. The ACE Communication Compass provides a deep dive into eight topics to support language development. Each includes a definition and examples that illustrate its role in supporting self-determination.

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The Autism Center for Education (ACE) is part of the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center () and the VCU School of Education ().

It's graduation season, and the question of "what’s next" can feel a little intimidating. If you're wondering how to navigate the jump from college to the workforce, this is the session for you!

Join Pete Temple on May 21st for an inspiring webcast featuring a panel of college graduates with disabilities. Our guest speakers will share their real-life journeys of searching for and landing jobs after graduation, offering practical tips and lived experience to help you move confidently from the classroom to a career.

📅 When: May 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM ET
🎟️ Cost: FREE (Registration required)

Don't miss this chance to get the "inside scoop" on the transition to employment!

From College to Career: Navigating the Transition to the Workforce with a Disability:
🔗 Register today: https://transition.vcurrtc.org/training/webcasts/webcastDetails.cfm/1786

Administrators set the tone for an inclusive and effective learning environment. Explore these resources designed to equip leaders as they support educators and autistic students.

📌Administrators Guide Online Course
📌Best Practices Walkthrough Tool for Administrators
📌Printable Factsheets & Tools
📌More resources curated by our ACE team

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘁: https://padlet.com/autismcenter1/vcu-rrtc-ace-resource-board-fc8zytnq3if6k0gh
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The Autism Center for Education (ACE) is part of the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center () and the VCU School of Education ().