Online Learning
Develop your skills with online learning opportunities offered through our partnership with the Kane County ROE.
Illinois Online Academy
The Illinois Online Academy contains a curated collection of courses for Illinois educators through a partnership between the Kane County Regional Office of Education, Illinois Vision 20/20, Concordia University Chicago, and Virtual Education Software.
the national autism academy
For Parents
Essential Parenting Guidance Course
This training offers both vital education on how individuals with autism think and how to parent them successfully, but also offers support and encouragement to parents who have been struggling to find help for theirchild. This training is a must for any parent or grandparent who wants to improve the outcomes for their child as well as improving daily life for the family around the child.
For Social Workers/Psychologists
Training for Professionals Treating Individuals with Autism and Their Families
This online, practical training is perfect for Social Workers and Psychologists in the school environment who are called upon to educate and support the classroom teacher and administration with difficult situations involving children (both diagnosed and undiagnosed) with ASD, ADD or ADHD. Become the go-to expert in your school, while furthering your ability to support the child and the families of a child with ASD. This training provides specific strategies and approaches developed over 25 years of clinical experience and application, including instructions on how to run a group for best therapeutic results for participants. It’s essential for anyone who supports or treats children on the autism spectrum.
For Teachers
Various Courses
The National Autism Academy helps teachers, social workers and parents of children with autism create practical solutions that lead to consistent and repeatable success, reduced frustration and more joy and peace in their family life. The teaching strategies outlined in these courses will benefit all learners, not just those diagnosed with ASD. The NAA has partnered with Lindenwood University to offer graduate credits that are accepted by most Illinois districts for salary advancement.