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Welcome to the Virginia Autism Council's (VAC) Website.
The Virginia Autism Council is a state-supported council of autism experts seeking to define needed skill competencies and to advance higher education, training and educational opportunities for personnel and caregivers supporting individuals with autism.
This website is Virginia's clearinghouse on best practices and research-based education and training opportunities to advance personnel development and knowledge regarding autism in Virginia.
Virginia Autism Council resources include:
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Free online trainings have been posted in the online training area.
The on-line course, Fundamentals of Autism, offered through GMU will be ending in May 2008.
There are a variety of training opportunities throughout Virginia during the spring months. Be sure to view the "Calendar of Training" for a complete list.
Did you know that as an educator, you may be eligible for tuition reimbursement when taking a course in autism spectrum disorders? For more information, look under "Tuition Reimbursement Program" in the resources section of this web page.
Colleges and universities that offer a comprehensive certificate program in autism spectrum disorders or provide a general overview course in autism spectrum disorders are encouraged to submit their course information to the Virginia Autism Council for review. Courses determined to be aligned with the Skill Competencies are approved for tuition assistance and placed on the Virginia Autism Council's website. For more information, look under "Higher Education Certificate/Coursework Recognition Program " in the resources section of this web page.
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