STAR Autism Support Two Day Comprehensive Workshop | Helena

This training is for individuals working in Montana Public Schools.
About this Event

This in-person, two-day professional development opportunity is designed to equip educators with proven, research-based strategies to support students with autism and other developmental disabilities.

The STAR workshop provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the evidence-based practices included in the STAR Program and entry level knowledge to implement all three levels of STAR with basic fidelity. Using video examples, modeling, discussion, and hands-on practice, this workshop focuses on teaching new behaviors and building independence across school, home, and community settings through the use of basic behavioral strategies, Discrete Trial Training (DT), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Functional Routines (FR), and other evidence-based practices. Participants will learn how to assess students, select and teach lessons across all curricular areas, collect data, and set up their classrooms for success for using the program. This workshop also includes a deep dive into the tools and resources available through the STAR Media Center.

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on training in Discrete Trial Training, Pivotal Response Training, and Functional Routines
• Practical strategies to address behavior and write FBAs
• Structured lesson plans, scope and sequence with classroom videos, demonstrations and interactive practice.

DAY 1

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Research & Outcomes for ABA Strategies, Overview of the STAR Program
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Basic Behavioral Principles
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Behavioral Principles: Scenarios & Discrete Trial Training (DT)
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Discrete Trial Training: Level 1
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
DT Level 1 Video Examples
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Student Learning Profile and Progress Video
DAY 2

🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
DT Level 2/3 Practice and Demonstrations
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Functional Routines (FR)
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Functional Routine Data Collection
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Putting It All Together