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**
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
Fee
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Seats Left
36
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
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
- 1/12/2026 3:30 pm
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