Regional Autism Consulting Cadre
Overview
The ESD 112 Regional Autism Consulting Cadre is a group of concerned, interested professional educators and parents seeking to enhance their base of knowledge regarding persons with Autism. Further, the cadre will develop and support the dissemination of best practice information through meaningful consultation to and collaboration with school districts in the ESD 112 region.
The Cadre works with school districts to provide:
- Consultation services to assist in the development of appropriate programs for students with autism
- Certain types of assessment, such as FBAs
- Training activities for staff and parents
- Resources for staff and parents
- Legally defensible IEPs
The Cadre does not:
- Act as a watchdog over districts
- Enforce federal, state or local special education policies and regulations