Given the rise in prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the legal requirements for public school districts to implement evidence-based educational interventions, there is an increased need for school districts to train staff to implement these interventions with fidelity. The National Professional Development Committee (2014) and the…

The number of children diagnosed with pediatric bipolar disorder has increased 4,000% from 1994 to 2003. Researchers have identified the need for teachers' professional development in this area but have not specified what teachers need to know to effectively educate students. The problem addressed was this lack of clinical knowledge and…