Upcoming Changes to the Effective Practices Leadership Initiative (EPLI)

As we continue to strengthen the EPLI program, important updates are coming for the application process and requirements for maintaining EPLI Trainer Status. We appreciate your commitment to high-quality, evidence-based practices and look forward to enriching the EPLI program together!

Application Updates

Over the summer, we will refine the updated application process and requirements for the 2025-2026 school year. More information will be available by September 1, 2025.

Maintaining Trainer Status

Maintaining status as an EPLI Trainer of START Content includes meeting expectations in three key areas:

Submit an Individual EPLI Trainer Report
Trainers complete and submit an individual report twice a year.

Deliver Professional Learning
Over a two-year cycle, trainers deliver a minimum of 12 hours of START content. 

3. Complete Continuing Education
Trainers complete at least 15 hours of START-delivered or sponsored professional learning every two years. This includes participation in an annual on-demand content update from/by START (1–2 hours/year).

Questions? Please contact autismed@gvsu.edu.

The Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project is funded by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education to provide training and technical assistance to educators in Michigan that serve students with ASD.

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