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Category Archives: News

Upcoming Second Edition Project ImPACT Workshop

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Corey H. Posted in News

Upcoming…

Second Edition Project ImPACT (Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Delays) Workshop

When: October 3 – 4, 2019 from 8:30 to 4:30.  There is a fee to attend, see flyer for details.

Register at the following link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-impact-second-edition-introductory-workshop-tickets-66494365437?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

For more information click here for flyer.

Upcoming Workshops

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Jesse Arick Posted in News

OrPATS workshops are scheduled in each of the 8 regions as necessary. Click here for currently scheduled workshops.

Autism Teams

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Jesse Arick Posted in News

Each region of the state can nominate a team to participate in the project. These sites will receive comprehensive training and materials. The 2017-2019 sites selected can serve preschool and elementary or secondary students.

Oregon ASD Program Self-Assessment and Action Plan: Version 2

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Jesse Arick Posted in News

This Assessment was originally developed by the Oregon ASD Commission and revised in 2016 by the ASD Advisory Group to assist school districts with the following:

  • Analysis and review of current delivery of services and practices;
  • Determine the level of implementation of critical evidence-based practices;
  • Develop an action plan for system improvements.

Click here to access the Oregon ASD Program Self-Assessment and Action Plan: Version 2

Click here to view a webinar describing the ASD Program Self-Assessment and Action Plan

Click here to login to the Online Data Entry and Reporting System.

Oregon Educators can request a Login for the On-line Self-Assessment by sending an e-mail with your name, role and agency affiliation to information@orpats.org.

OrPATS Site Featured in Local News!

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Corey H. Posted in News

An OrPATS training site at Grant High School was recently featured on KGW news. There was a segment on a community routine this program has set up allowing students to visit New Seasons and pick up lunch!

Click here: to watch the video.

Developing A Comprehensive Program: Oregon COSA Presentation

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Corey H. Posted in News

Click Here to view the Developing A Comprehensive Program: Oregon COSA Presentation.

New Autism Specialist/Consultant Workshop Now Offered

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Corey H. Posted in News

New Autism Specialist/Consultant Workshop Now Offered

Click Here for information on the 2-Day New Autism Specialist Workshop.

OrPATS Presents at OCALICON

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Jesse Arick Posted in News

Dr. Joel Arick presented at the OCALICON Conference in Columbus, OH on the OrPATS Project and capacity building initiatives in Oregon.  Additionally, Dr. Arick participated in the National Autism Leadership Summit (NALS).  NALS gathers leaders from multiple systems of services and supports to promote networking and information sharing across various levels of scale, perspective, and location.

Click here to see a preview of the OrPATS Presentation.

OrPATS Classroom in the News!

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Jesse Arick Posted in News

The OrPATS training site at St Helens High School was featured in the Spring 2014 issue of Spectrums Magazine for some of their outstanding work with students with ASD. Click here to read more about the SHINE (Students Helping Inspire Non-Judgmental Equality) Club.

OrPATS and Northwest PBIS Network

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Jesse Arick Posted in News

In several of the past years of the OrPATS project we have participated in the NWPBIS annual conference and coach’s conference.  Sheldon Loman, Portland State University and Joel Arick, OrPATS project director have coordinated a strand of the conference on supporting students with autism. OrPATS staff have presented several sessions within the autism strand.

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Contact Us

Project Staff

Joel Arick, PhD. (Project Director)
STAR Autism Support
joel.arick@orpats.org

Darby Lasley (Project Coordinator)
Autism Specialist, STAR Autism Support
darby.lasley@orpats.org

Karen Shepherd (Regional Coordinator)
Northwest Regional ESD
karen.shepherd@orpats.org

Alicia Balfrey
Autism Consultant, STAR Autism Support
alicia.balfrey@orpats.org

Wynter Franzke
Autism Consultant, STAR Autism Support
wynter.franzke@orpats.org

Jen O'Donnell
Autism Consultant, Northwest Regional ESD
odonnell@nwresd.k12.or.us

Brenda Hancock
Autism Specialist, STAR Autism Support
brenda.hancock@orpats.org

State Collaborators

Kara Williams Director
Interagency Education Services

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