We have a new website structure! The Autism Education Center website now serves as the main hub, with two sections branching from it:

This updated structure creates clearer pathways, improves accessibility, and gives START the opportunity to expand resources and information specifically focused on RCN members.

This new structure is the first step in expanding our website and improving the RCN member experience over the coming months.

New Website URLs:

As with any website transition, you may encounter broken links or other unexpected issues as we continue to refine and improve the site. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition. Thank you for your continued partnership and for working alongside us as we build a stronger, more accessible resource for our community.

START is excited to welcome returning CoP members and new members! START is facilitating the following CoPs in 2026–2027:

We invite you to review the information and meeting dates for each CoP and share this information within your RCN.

START emailed information and meeting dates to members of each CoP on August 26, 2026. Please contact START (autismed@gvsu.edu) or your START RCN Representative if you have any questions. 

Registration for START's 2026–2027 Trainings and Training Series is now open!

We invite you to explore the wide range of learning opportunities available this year. START's training framework offers flexible options and formats, allowing learners to choose professional learning opportunities that meet their needs.

We hope you will join us for another great year of learning and collaboration!

The Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project is funded by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and is housed in the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Autism Education Center (AEC). 

START Project | autismed@gvsu.edu | (616) 331-6480