Project ACCESS

Introducing Our Newest Autism Resource Specialist & BCBA!

We are excited to welcome Laura Stroud, MA, BCBA, to our team at Project Access!

With more than 15 years of experience in special education and 10 years as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge, training, and support to schools, educators, families, and community organizations throughout Southeast Missouri.

Laura specializes in:
✅ In-person professional development and staff training
✅ Autism consultation services
✅ Behavioral assessment and intervention support
✅ Evidence-based practices for educational and clinical settings
✅ School and community collaboration

Whether you're seeking autism-specific training, behavioral support strategies, or consultation services, Laura is committed to helping individuals, families, and professionals build meaningful outcomes through practical, evidence-based solutions.

📍 Proudly serving Southeast Missouri with both on-site training and consultation services.

📧 Contact Laura: [email protected]

📢 Join us for an engaging webinar on foundational early learning skills!

Opening Pathways to Learning: Teaching Foundational Early Learning Skills through Connection, Motivation, and Child Engagement

Foundational skills such as joint attention, matching, and imitation are critical building blocks for meaningful learning and social engagement. This webinar will explore practical, behavior-analytic strategies that support learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities in early childhood and school settings.

🗓 December 7, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
💻 Online Webinar
💲 Free

Presenters Alexandra Beckman and Marissa Letterman will share evidence-based approaches for increasing motivation, fostering connection, and creating meaningful learning opportunities that can be applied immediately in everyday routines, play, and classroom activities.

✅ Walk away with practical tools and strategies you can use the very next day.

🔗 Register today by scanning the Qr code or visiting the Event Link in our bio.

St. Louis Verbal Behavior Trainings!!!!

Check out our two part Verbal Behavior Series scheduled for St. Louis, Mo!

Jan 26-28, 2027- 3 Day Bootcamp ( Part 1)
Mar 9-10, 2027 - Establishing Basic Skills Training ( Part 2, must have attended part 1)

Free to attend!

Register Today by scanning the Qr Code or Visiting our Events Page link in our bio!

📣 Registration is now open for our Peer Mediated Instruction Workshop!

Join Matt Brock, Ph.D. on March 4, 2027, in Independence, Missouri, for a full-day training focused on strategies that enhance social interaction, communication, inclusion, and peer relationships.

✅ Improve social and conversational skills
✅ Increase classroom and community participation
✅ Promote meaningful peer connections
✅ Support student independence and confidence

📅 March 4, 2027
⏰ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
💲 Free to attend

Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting our events link in our bio.

NEW FACT SHEETS ARE HERE!!!!

Available for download on our website.

https://projectaccess.missouristate.edu/Resources/FactInformationSheets.htm

Kansas City Verbal Behavior Trainings!!

Establishing Basic Skills Training- November 4-5, 2026

Verbal Behavior 3 Day Bootcamp (Rescheduled from October) December 8-10, 2026

Due to the cancellation of our October Bootcamp, it is ok to take the trainings in this order.

Free!!
Scan the Qr Codes to Register. Or visit the Events link in our bio!

NORTHWEST RPDC AND PROJECT ACCESS!!!

Join us for a free professional development training focused on behavior support and social skills instruction. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies for identifying behavior functions, teaching replacement behaviors, promoting self-advocacy, and integrating social skills into daily classroom routines.

This interactive training is designed to provide educators with tools that support positive student outcomes and classroom success.

Cost: Free
Lunch: On your own
Register through Front line or by scanning the Qr Code below!

UPCOMING VERBAL BEHAVIOR 3 DAY BOOTCAMP
October 5-7th 2026
IS CANCELLED DUE TO SICKNESS

Participants, please check your email for instrutions!
We apologize for the inconvenience.

St. Louis EDPLUS and Project ACCESS bring you

Autism + Communication
This interactive training is designed gain better understanding and support for autistic learners. Explore neurodiverse affirming language and common characteristics of autism in school settings, addressing misconceptions and promoting inclusivity. Learn practical ways to empower students with autism to communicate effectively, including personalized supports, engaging activities and ready-to-use classroom tools you’ll create during the session.

Teachers, administrators and support staff will gain strategies, resources and hands-on materials to build a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for every student.

🗓October 19th, 2026
🕐8:30am-3:30pm
💲$50

Sign up today to secure your spot by scanning the Qr Code!