ASD Endorsement Course Schedule and Registration

FDLRS Galaxy will offer one or more of the following three modules at no cost, and they satisfy the course requirements for the ASD Endorsement. We will offer as many modules as our funding will allow. FDLRS Galaxy serves the educators in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie School Districts.

Signups will be posted two months before the course start date. Click in the course details for the sign-up link.

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Courses

Nature and Needs Assessment and Diagnosis of Students with Autism - July 23, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025

This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the nature and needs of students with autism spectrum disorder. The course includes the basic needs of students with autism, evidenced-based practices, sensory differences, and the development of quality IEPs. Field experience is embedded in the course.

Registration Closes on June 10.

Augmentative/Alternative Communication Systems and Assistive/Instructional Technology for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Field Experience - Oct 29, 2025 - Jan 21, 2026

This course enables educators to develop, increase and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the area of communication, augmentative and assistive technology and transition to adulthood of students with autism spectrum disorder. Course emphasis includes the assessment and use of augmentative/alternative communication systems (AAC), functional communication training, technology aided instruction and intervention, and transition beyond school. Field experience is embedded in the course.

Applied Behavioral Analysis and Positive Behavior Supports for Students with Autism - Feb 11, 2026 - May 20, 2026

This module enables educators to develop, increase, and demonstrate knowledge and skills in addressing challenging behaviors through reinforcement, social skills training, and self-monitoring in students with autism spectrum disorder. Course emphasis includes the evidenced-based interventions for decreasing challenging behavior, applied behavioral analysis, functional behavioral analysis, and data collection. Field experience is embedded in the course.

The Teacher Education Add-on Program for Certification in the ASD Endorsement is designed to provide teachers local access to professional development and to address Florida’s critical teacher shortages in programs for ESE. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants.

Most online autism endorsement course are 8-10 weeks long. Courses offer flexibility to work at your convenience during the 8-10 weeks, are completely online, and require no face-to-face meetings or specific dates/times required to be online (other than orientation).
The ASD Endorsement courses can be taken in any order.
Contact Maryssa.Block@stlueicschools.org for any questions you may have.
To register for a module, click the link provided. You’ll be notified if you are selected to participate.

Credits earned through this program may not be used for college or university credit. It will be the responsibility of the participant to verify with their local staff development office and/or the FLDOE certification office, any additional certification requirements.