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Asynchronous ECHO K12 Education: Supporting Students with Autism (2025-2026)
By participating in ECHO Idaho K12 Education series, educators can earn professional development credits. Credits are offered in partnership with the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and will be transcribed for FREE through the University of Idaho. You are encouraged to join live sessions but will have an opportunity to access asynchronous sessions starting in March 2026. To learn more about transcribed University of Idaho semester credits for our K12 Education series, please view this instructional guide.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 1 in 31 children in the United States have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This prevalence highlights the need for tailored educational strategies to support these students effectively.
Led by an interdisciplinary panel comprised of a pediatrician, ABA specialist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, and parent advocate, this series aims to equip educators and school staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support students with autism in a school-based setting.
Resources:
ECHO Idaho Autism Neurodiversity Resources
University of Idaho Raven’s Scholars Program
You’ll need an account to enroll in ECHO Idaho sessions. If you don’t have one, click Create Account to get started.
Target Audience
The target audience is classroom educators and school pupil personnel, which includes school counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and administrators. However, all clinicians and behavioral health specialists not working in schools are also welcome.
Christiane Blackeagle
Christy Butler, Ed.S., CCC/SLP
Susan Cooper, OTP
Thomas Patterson, MD
Adrienne Seamans, PhD, BCBA, LMSW
Julie Wittman, MEd, PhD, BCBA
Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Physicians
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions Office designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
PAs
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists
For the purpose of re-licensure, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. To be considered continuing education, the session(s) are required to be germane to your practice. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.
Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADC/AADC/CPS)
The Idaho Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC) recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.
Available Credit
- 2.50 AAPA Category 1 CME
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 2.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.50 ANCCThis activity is approved for a maximum of 2.50 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
- 2.50 Continuing Education Credit
- 2.50 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Price
How to Access the Asynchronous Sessions
- Accept the Participation Agreement: Review the Participation Agreement, check the agreement box, and click the Enroll button. A confirmation message will appear at the top of the page.
- Select individual sessions: After accepting the agreement, check the box next to each session you’d like to attend. Click the Enroll button again.
- Confirm your enrollment: The Status will update from Available to Enrolled, and a confirmation message will appear at the top of the page. You will also receive a confirmation email for each session with access details.
- Complete all session components: Select a session and complete all required components (i.e., watch video, submit survey, claim credit).
For questions, contact ECHO Idaho at [email protected].
Required Hardware/software
Device with internet connectivity.