Porchlight University

Welcome to Porchlight University! A brand new four-course eLearning series developed by the Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE). The program is designed for general education teachers and paraeducators who work with elementary- and middle-school-age students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in their mainstream classroom. Recognizing the limited training many general education teachers and paraeducators receive on ASD, the program will equip general education teachers and paraeducators with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure that students of all abilities are successful in the classroom. While the program was developed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the strategies, tools, and resources can be applied to online distance learning.

Each course contains:

  • 1 hour of learning. Each course is broken into four 15 minute lessons, perfect for self-paced learning that fits your schedule.
  • Interactive activities and visuals to increase learning.
  • Real world scenarios to help you apply the knowledge, tools, and strategies quickly in your classroom.
  • Additional educational resources to keep the learning going.
  • A downloadable Certification of Completion! Upon completing a course, a personalized Certificate of Completion is provided as proof of participation. Some professionals may earn continuing education or professional development hours with this document -- check with your employer or professional organization!

Ready to begin? Start with Course 1 by clicking the item below or visit our Shop Page.

Additional Information

System Requirements and Device Compatibility: System Requirements and Device Compatibility:

  • Our eLearning courses can be viewed on most internet browsers and are accessible with a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone device. Please make sure your browsers are up-to-date.
  • Your course will launch into a pop-up window. Make sure to disable pop-up blockers when launching your course. When you exit the course, you will be directed back to your account page.
  • The use of narration, video, and music is used throughout the course. Closed Captioning is available by clicking the "CC" icon at the bottom left of the course.