Supporting Students with Autism
in Catholic School Classrooms
Professional Learning Day for Catholic School Educators
in the Archdiocese of Omaha
Join Catholic school educators from across the Archdiocese of Omaha for a half-day professional learning experience hosted in partnership with ADAC. Through a keynote presentation and interactive learning sessions, participants will explore practical, research-based strategies for supporting students with autism while strengthening Tier 1 instructional practices that benefit all learners.
Whether you serve in an elementary or secondary classroom, you'll leave with classroom-ready ideas, practical resources, and strategies you can immediately implement to better support the diverse learners in your school community.
Event Details
| Date | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Location |
St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School 11900 Pacific Street Omaha, NE 68154 |
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30–8:15 a.m. | Registration & Networking |
| 8:15–8:30 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:30–9:15 a.m. | Keynote |
| 9:20 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Learning Sessions |
| 12:15–12:30 p.m. | Closing & Adjournment |
Learning Sessions
- Keynote: Understanding Autism in Today's Catholic Classroom
- Proactive Classroom Management, Behavior Supports, and Accommodations
- Meeting Sensory, Communication, and Social Needs in the Classroom
- The HEARO Project
Participants are expected to attend the full professional learning experience.