Quest: Unpacking Neurodiversity and Autism in Public Education - January 2026 Virtual - 36205

Join Michael Tucker (Region 11), Amber Davies (Region 14), and Jessica Flores (Region 15) as we welcome Dr. Layne Pethick (ESC Region 10) to discuss "Autism and the Brain." This session will look at the latest brain research in autism and discuss how to look beyond the label and "standard practices" to see the individual inside. This session is aligned with the behavior component(s) of the TEA-required self-assessment. **This virtual PLC format is a collaboration between ESC Regions 11 and 14. The target audience is educators in Regions 11, 14, and 15**

Schedule & Location
1/12/2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Virtual
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Audiences
Teacher - Special Education, Assistant Principals, Parents, Principals, Teacher - Early Childhood/PreK/Kindergarten, Teacher - General Education
Objectives
Through guided discussions, participants will identify at least one research-based strategy that they can incorporate into their classrooms.
Session 63874
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Seats Left 42
T-TESS 2.2,2.4,4.3
Registration Deadline 1/12/2026
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 01:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Michael Tucker ESC Region 11, Amber Davies ESC Region 14, Layne Pethick ESC Region 10, Jessica Flores


Michael Tucker

For assistance contact:

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

Daisy Sheardown

For assistance contact:

Daisy Sheardown
Special Education Technician
dsheardown@esc11.net
(817) 740-3606

Offered Again On
  • 1/12/2026 3:30 pm
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