Colorado Autism Mentoring Program

Goals of CAMP 

•  Create capacity using multiple regional participants within AUs/districts to mentor individuals working with students with ASD
• Utilize coaching models to develop effective coaching practices within districts to support staff
• Learn how to utilize effective evaluation tools and strategies for programs and students
• Provide professional development based on identified needs of CAMP participants and ASD evidence-based practices (EBP) 
• Increase personal knowledge and comfort with implementation and dissemination of material

Who should be considered? 

• District professionals seeking to increase knowledge of evidence-based practices (EBP) for students with autism
• District professionals open to receiving feedback on application of new learning
• District professionals who have demonstrated willingness to collaborate with other team members

How will CAMP benefit participants? 

• Ongoing mentorship from the CDE Autism Team
• Training on EBP for students with local and national partners
• Learn coaching strategies to assist with building capacity at the local/regional level

What is the planned commitment for the next cohort?

• Four in-person days of training in the Denver area during 2024-2025 school year:
  • Two days of CAMP Training fall 2024 (October 2024)
  • Two days of CAMP training spring 2025 (May 2025)
• Four in-person days of training in the Denver area the 2025-2026 school year:
  • Two days of CAMP Training fall 2025 (TBD)
  • Two days of CAMP training spring 2026 (TBD)
• Once-a-month activities to include virtual meetings, articles to read and webinars
• State-level training in Educational Identification of Autism and Communication
• Opportunities to coach others in building/AU/district on strategies learned (e.g., professional development days)
• There is no cost for this program
• Participants will receive CDE credit hours for completion of the program

Next Steps

• Talk to your administrator and review the application
• With approval from an administrator and your special education director, complete and return the application

Administrators should:

Identify personnel and encourage them to complete and return an application

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