The Indiana Autism Learn and Collaborate (IALC) Initiative is an online professional development program designed to equip Indiana educators and building administrators with real-world strategies to better support students with Autism.
The IALC for educators is six weeks long and engaged participants can earn 45 professional growth points (PGP) toward teaching license renewal. The IALC for building administrators is eight weeks long and engaged participants can earn 80 PGP toward administration license renewal. IALC-BA participants can earn an additional 10 PGPs for completing a Neuroaffirming School Inventory and Improvement Plan. The cost for IALC-BA is $1000.
Through a mix of self-paced video modules and live weekly virtual meetings, participants gain practical tools, engage in collaborative learning, and foster connections with fellow educators across the state. Topics covered include Understanding Autism, Behavior Challenges, Social Difficulties, Instructional Accommodations and Modifications, Autism and Trauma, Teacher Wellness and Self-Care, Universal Design for Learning, and legal considerations of serving students with Autism.
Why IALC?
Real-World Relevance: Educators and building administrators gain practical strategies they can immediately apply to support students with Autistism.
Peer Collaboration: Participants build meaningful connections with fellow educators for ongoing support and inspiration.
Flexible Learning: The course combines self-paced video modulesprintable resources, and links with dynamic, live weekly virtual meetings.
Whether you support one Autistic student or many, in general or special education, IALC offers a supportive and inclusive learning space to grow your skills and develop your leadership skills and confidence.
