Quest: Exploring Neurodiversity and Autism in Today's Schools - February 2027 Virtual - 37700

Join Michael Tucker (ESC Region 11), Amber Davies (ESC Region 14), and Jessica Flores (ESC Region 15) as they welcome Dr. Layne Pethick (ESC Region 10) for an engaging discussion on Autism and the Brain. This session will explore current brain research related to autism and examine how understanding the brain can help educators look beyond labels and standard practices to better understand each student as an individual. Participants will consider how this knowledge can inform educational practices and support the unique strengths and needs of students with autism. Audience: Educators in ESC Regions 11, 14, and 15. Format: Virtual Professional Learning Community (PLC), a collaborative effort between ESC Regions 11 and 14.

Schedule & Location
2/22/2027 3:00 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
After attending the session, participants will explore current brain research related to autism and identify ways to apply this knowledge to educational practices that recognize individual strengths, address unique learning needs, and promote student engagement and success.
Session 66089
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T-TESS 2.2,2.4,4.3
Registration Deadline 2/22/2027
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 01:50
T-PESS
Presenter
Michael Tucker ESC Region 11, Amber Davies ESC Region 14, Jessica Flores ESC Region 15, Layne Pethick, Ed.D ESC Region 10


Michael Tucker

For assistance contact:

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

Sandra Ojeda

For assistance contact:

Sandra Ojeda

SOjeda@esc11.net

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