COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 055
March 5, 2004
INFORMATIONAL
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TO: |
Division
Superintendents |
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FROM: |
Jo Lynne
DeMary Superintendent
of Public Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
Distribution of Funds for Professional Development Related to Autism Spectrum Disorders |
The Virginia
Department of Education will distribute federal special education funds for
training related to autism. School
divisions, state-operated programs, and regional programs may apply for funds
up to $1,000, depending upon the number of applications received. The purpose of this opportunity is to
increase the capacity of educators, paraprofessionals, and therapists to work
with children with autism spectrum disorders. These funds may be used to cover costs associated with travel to
conferences and workshops and to purchase materials or videos related to
supporting students with autism spectrum disorders.
Technical
assistance may be obtained from sources listed in Attachment B.
Funds must be
spent and training completed or materials purchased by September 30, 2004. All reimbursement requests must be submitted
by October 1, 2004.
An
application form (Attachment A) and examples of books, videos, and professional
development opportunities (Attachment C) are attached. These examples are not restrictive and do
not limit school divisions ability to use Autism Professional Development
Funds. Questions regarding this
application should be directed to Susan Meslang, education specialist, at (804)
786-9775 or e-mail to: smeslang@mail.vak12ed.edu.
Please submit
all applications no later than March 26, 2004, via fax at (804) 371-8796 to Ms.
Kim Shackelford, Office of Special Education, or e-mail to: kshackel@mail.vak12ed.edu.
Note: Please do not submit applications by
mail. You will be notified of grant
acceptance by April 15, 2004.
JLD/SWM/kts
Attachments
/administrators/superintendents_memos/2004/inf055a.pdf
/administrators/superintendents_memos/2004/inf055b.pdf
/administrators/superintendents_memos/2004/inf055c.pdf