Quest: Unpacking Neurodiversity and Autism in Public Education - October 2025 Online - 35738
Join Michael Tucker (Region 11), Amber Davies (Region 14), and Jessica Flores (Region 15) as we explore neurodiversity and autism in the school setting. Our special guest for this hour is Amber Davies from ESC Region 14. Autistic students experience mental health challenges that often go unseen. This session explores how educators can recognize signs, respond with empathy, and create supportive classrooms where all students can thrive.
This session is aligned with the Instructional Strategies component(s) of the TEA-required.
**This is a virtual PLC format and is a collaboration between ESC Regions 11, 14, and 15 The target audience is educators in Regions 11, 14 and 15**
Audiences
Teacher - Special Education, Assistant Principals, Parents, Principals, Teacher - Early Childhood/PreK/Kindergarten, Teacher - General Education
Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to identify at least three strategies for integrating puppets into classroom management, social skills instruction, or early childhood activities.
Session
63284
Fee
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Seats Left
76
T-TESS
2.2,2.4,4.3
Registration Deadline
10/20/2025
Credit Type
Continuing Professional Education
Duration
01:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Michael Tucker ESC Region 11, Amber Davies ESC Region 14, Jessica Flores ESC Region 15
This session’s start date is less than 2 days from now, so it is ineligible for a refund. Are you sure you want to register?

For assistance contact:
Michael Tucker
Team Lead, Behavior
mtucker@esc11.net
(817) 740-7586

For assistance contact:
Daisy Sheardown
Special Education Technician
dsheardown@esc11.net
(817) 740-3606
Offered Again On
- 10/20/2025 3:30 pm
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