The Train-ASD project will take part in a virtual conference on access to education hosted by Autism-Europe and developed in the framework of the Erasmus+ project, ASD-EAST.
Taking place from the 8 to 28 June, the conference aims to provide all interested stakeholders across Europe with the opportunity to learn about the teacher education curriculum and training materials in relation to autism. Train-ASD project partner Christine Syriopoulou from the University of Macedonia will present the Train-ASD project to participants.
The conference will be available on the ASD-EAST website in English and attendees will have access to the conference content from 8 to 28 June. During the conference, there will also be the opportunity to discuss issues with people who support children with autism in education.
To register for the conference, click here.
Full programme
Welcome and Introduction – Harald Neerland, President of Autism-Europe
Message from MEP Stelios Kympouropoulos
Message from MEP Miriam Dalli
Part 1) Discovering the ASD-EAST project Introduction to the project
ASD-EAST Identifying teachers’ training needs – Dr David Preece, University of Northampton
ASD EAST curriculum and training materials – Dr Ivana Lessner Listiakova, University of Northampton
Evaluations findings – Dr Ivana Lessner Listiakova, University of Northampton
Teacher testimonials – What are my impressions of ASD-EAST training? – Biljana Sterjadovska-Stojcevska (Special educator and rehabilitator)
Policy recommendations – Catherine Canil, Autism-Europe
Part 2) General recommendations to foster access to education for autistic learners and related initiatives
Autism-Europe’s recommendation on promoting access to inclusive education – Aurélie Baranger, Autism-Europe
Introduction to the Train-ASD project – Christine Syriopoulou, University of Macedonia
Discussion
An online discussion forum will be available for participants to post comments and questions – moderators: Dr David Preece and Dr Ivana Lessner Listiakova
Evaluation
Feedback and certificates – Participants will be invited to fill in an evaluation form and will receive a certificate of completion
About the ASD-EAST Project
The ASD-EAST project is an Erasmus+ project which aims to support specialist teachers in Croatia, Poland and the Republic of North Macedonia in addressing the inclusion of children with autism in education, by providing them with appropriate skills, knowledge, effective strategies and locally-appropriate training.
