Nebraska
ASD State Plan | Standing Committee
ASD
Network Services | ASD Regions
About
Nebraska's ASD Network
Nebraska
ASD Network History
The incidence of Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is increasing nationally and Nebraska is
no exception. In the late 1990s, educators and parents requested the
Special Populations Office of the Nebraska Department of Education
(NDE) to take a lead role in assisting school districts in providing
appropriate services for students with ASD.
Nebraska
State Plan
The
Special Education Advisory Council appointed an ad hoc committee comprised
of educators, parents, university and state agency representatives
to create a Nebraska State Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Implementation of The State Plan was initiated in 2002.
Nebraska
ASD Network Composition
The
Nebraska Department of Education, Special Populations Office, oversees
the Nebraska ASD Network. Five ASD Regions have been established in
order to serve regional needs. Annette Wragge, the State ASD Network
Coordinator, coordinates state and regional training. The Nebraska
Department of Education also works collaboratively with representatives
of the University of Nebraska System. University professionals
serve in an advisory capacity regarding curriculum development.
Nebraska
ASD Network Goals
The goals of the Nebraska ASD Network are to:
