History

WHAT?

SCATC is a collaborative of educators who are interested in coordinating autism training opportunities in Southern California. The group’s goal is to provide equitable access to high demand, national training programs on the topic of autism. Additional goals include gathering and disseminating information regarding teacher competencies, best practices in service delivery models and accountability systems, and collaboration with local institutes of higher learning.

WHY?

Prior to the formation of SCATC, individual districts and SELPAs throughout Southern California were "on their own" to organize and secure specialized training in the field of autism. There was little or no coordination, resulting in inefficient and inequitable access to training opportunities.

WHO?

The SCATC addresses the needs of school districts as far north as San Luis Obispo, Kern, and Mono Counties, south to San Diego and Imperial Counties and everything in between. It collaborates with CSPDAC (Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Advisory Committee) Regional Coordinating Councils 8, 9, 10 and 11. 

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

SCATC is organized by a committee of educators, which includes representatives from each of the four Coordinating Councils and other leaders from around Southern California. The committee meets regularly to organize and coordinate SCATC activities. The meetings are open to any interested people.