Indiana Autism Learn and Collaborate (IALC) Initiative: Building Administrators

The Indiana Autism Learn and Collaborate (IALC) Initiative: Building Administrators (e.g., principals, assistant principals, deans) is an exciting online program offered by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA). This initiative is designed to affirm neurodiversity, empower educators, and foster a multidisciplinary support network among educators throughout Indiana. Running for eight weeks, with an optional 9th week, the program provides an opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge of Autism and neuroaffirming learning environments in a supportive and collaborative setting while earning up to 90 professional growth points.

Topics Covered by Week

1. Understanding Autism and a Neuroaffirming Learning Environment

2. Behavior Differences and Exclusionary Discipline

3. Behavior Differences and Alternatives to Removal

4. Social/Relational Challenges

5. Student Variability and Learning Environments

6. Instructional Frameworks and Systems Supporting Inclusion

7. Autism and Trauma

8. Understanding Autism Research in Today’s Climate

9. (Optional) Submission of Inclusive and Neuroaffirming School Action Plan

Time Commitment 

This 8-week program requires a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. That includes:

• 1-hour weekly online meetings
• Watching foundational videos (between 1-2 hours per week)
• Additional reading (between 1-3 hours per week)
• Accessing and studying your school/district data (2-3 hours per week)
• (Optional) Activities such as convening a teacher leadership team to advance inclusion

Additional Information

Professional Growth Points – Complete your license renewal with IALC-BA!

The hours you engage in the program are converted to professional growth points (80 PGPs) that you can use toward your Indiana Building Administrator license renewal.

Live Weekly MS Teams Meeting

Participants will attend and actively engage in a 60-minute live Microsoft Teams meeting each week, scheduled consistently on the same day and time throughout the program. These meetings are designed as peer-led discussions, not formal instructional sessions. Each small group of 4–5 participants will have dedicated speaking time to reflect on the weekly content, share insights, and offer mutual support in a collaborative learning environment.

Program Cost

Tuition: $1000

Partnerships

We are proud to partner with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in offering the IALC program to educators across Indiana.