Teachers

AET Teacher Summary

AET stands for Autism Education Training. Teachers in schools that are randomized to the AET condition are not implementing SCERTS in their classroom. They are responsible for filling out and signing a contact sheet and project consent form, completing a packet of questionnaires regarding target student(s) at three points during the school year, scheduling a monthly video observation, and collecting or providing any additional information requested by project staff. 

SCERTS Teacher Summary

SCERTS teachers are responsible for implementing SCERTS for their student(s) with ASD across classroom activities. As a part of the SCERTS condition, teachers are also responsible for scheduling time to meet with a project coach to receive feedback and guidance in the implementation of SCERTS. Teachers are responsible for completing and signing a contact sheet and project consent form, completing a packet of questionnaires regarding target student(s) at three points during the school year, scheduling a monthly video observation, and collecting or providing any additional information requested by project staff.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. How am I compensated for my participation?
2. What’s the difference between the AET and SCERTS conditions?
3. Who do I contact for technical support?
4. How many times do I complete questionnaires?
5. Can any of my students participate?
6. How do I learn more about SCERTS? 

How am I compensated for my participation?

Teachers are compensated with a stipend contingent upon their participation and completion in project initiatives. Participating teachers receive a stipend for monthly video observations of each participating student. An additional stipend is paid to teachers implementing the SCERTS curriculum for each participating student. 

What’s the difference between the AET and SCERTS conditions?

AET stands for Autism Education Training and is the condition in which teachers are not implementing the SCERTS curriculum. These teachers are conducting their classrooms as they usually would without coaching or instruction. SCERTS condition means teachers will attend a training where they will learn strategies for implementing SCERTS in their classrooms. 

Who do I contact for technical support?

Co-project Coordinator, Jazmin Cuencas, jazmin.cuencas@med.fsu.edu, addresses technical questions. Technical questions will be addressed within 48 hours. Technical questions should be sent in the form of an e-mail and include a step-by-step description of the issue, the browser you’re using to access the information, and any other information to help us determine how to best help you. 

How many times do I complete questionnaires?

Teachers are asked to complete a packet of questionnaires for each of their participating students at three points in the school year. All forms are distributed to teachers and include a return envelope for quick delivery back to the FSU Autism Institute office. 

Can any of my students participate?

Students that do not meet the qualifications set by the Principal Investigators may not participate in this study. Students who score within the range of Autism and are enrolled in Kindergarten through second grade may be eligible to participate. Teachers may recommend a student to be recruited as a participant for the study; however, project staff will determine final eligibility for study participation. 

How do I learn more about SCERTS? 

To learn more about SCERTS, the FSU Autism Institute offers a 3-day training on the SCERTS curriculum with Amy Laurent and Emily Rubin. This training opportunity is offered at the beginning of the school year. For more information on attending our training, please contact project coordinator, Jennifer Ramos,jennifer.ramos@med.fsu.edu.  You can also visit the SCERTS website at http://www.scerts.com for more information.