Twenty-five Detroit educators have joined a new partnership with Michigan State University to strengthen their skills in teaching students with autism. The district is paying for the additional endorsement, allowing teachers to train while remaining in their classrooms.
The training includes communication supports, classroom structure and collaboration with families. Teachers can apply those skills while continuing to teach, building expertise inside the district. The funded endorsement is separate from a full master’s degree, and the first cohort is still working toward its qualifications.