Through the Indiana Autism Learn and Collaborate (IALC) initiative, we are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where educators in general education, special education, and related school services can share their insights and strategies for working with Autistic students and their families. By leveraging the collective knowledge and experience of our Autism educator community, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive educational experience for all students. We are excited to see the impact the IRCA initiative will have on Autism education in Indiana.
The IALC is based on the Peer Support Coaching Model (Hunt & Weintraub, 2020, Lee & Kim, 2021, Williams & Turner, 2022). This model is a collaborative approach to coaching that focuses on mutual growth and development. It is very effective and widely applied because it fosters a safe space for learning, sharing knowledge, and solving problems together. In the IALC educators work together to work in small groups, facilitating mutual learning, shared experiences, and collaboration.
If you work with Autistic students (as few as one or as many as a whole school) contact the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) to learn more about joining our next IALC cohort.
For more information about the IALC program, please contact us.