Deakin University has partnered with the International School Based Education Research (ISBER) Project
The ISBER is an exciting collaboration between the Department of Education and Early Childhood (DEECD), Autism Victoria, and Autism Teaching Institute. Deakin University's Associate Professor Mark Stokes is the Principal Researcher for this unique collaborative research initiative.
The ISBER is based on the Autism Speaks Education Research Initiative. Following research in London schools, Autism Speaks reached out to International partners to replicate and expand on the body of educational based research. It is with pleasure that ISBER is a major project based at PRAC, and has involvement and representation by such key members in the field of autism, education and research.
The Autism Teaching Institute (ATI) was established by Western Autistic School in 2005 to deliver specialist teacher training in the area of students with ASD with the brief to create systemic change. This occurred in response to a perceived need for specifically trained professionals in this area of great need.
The mission of the PRAC is to improve teaching practice and use of evidence based educational interventions that result in improved outcomes for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The work of PRAC is oriented by a theory-to-practice model where research informs practice using measurable standards. PRAC aims to provide world-class practical research in autism education.
PRAC aims to become self supporting within a year with funding from:
-Research grants
-Philanthropic trusts
-Consultancies
-Seminars and workshops
-Membership contributions
-Government support.
