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A Timeline
2020 and Beyond
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Vaughn Open House features SIPP Breakout Session
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SIPP participates in Autism Services Resource CT Fair
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Info Session for Special Education Providers and School Transition Counselors conducted
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SIPP attends 2020 Virtual ATE Conference: Resilience and New Frontiers
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Scaffolding for integrated program is established
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SEL Facilitator joins the Curriculum Team
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SIPP Curriculum Team engages in collaboration with Vaughn Faculty
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Curriculum Development commences
• SIPP b
egins work with External Evaluator on Evaluation Plan for NSF ATE Grant
• National Science Foundation Awards Advanced Technological Education Research Grant for SIPP
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SIPP Program timeline established
2019
• NEXUS successfully submits application to National Science Foundation for Advanced Technological Education grant
• Preliminary developement of curriculur and administrative structure for Spectrum Innovates Pathway Program
• Three-year plan created to implement Spectrum Innovates Pathway Program
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Board approves DBA Specturm Innovates
• Board explores government support and opportunities in CT
• Board explores opportunities with Beaufort County, SC Economic Development Corp and Chamber of Commerce Leadership
• NEXUS conducts outreach to NYC Council for Spectrum Innovates Pathway Program
• NEXUS completes independant CPA audit
2018
• NEXUS begins strategic partnership with Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology to develop pathway program for autistics to pursue higher education and employment in STEM fields
• 5-day autisMakes Advanced Workshop
• NEXUS receives grants from JetBlue, Wells Fargo & Autism Speaks
• Launch of professional development element component of
Spectrum Innovates Innovation Experience
NEXUS participates in Autism at Work Roundtable Summit at Microsoft Campus, Redmond
• STEMconnector recognizes Spectrum Innovates Day of Design Challenge participation as a highlight of 2017 in
STEMdaily Year in Review
special edition
2017
• Spectrum Innovates collaborates with Vaugh College - creates neurodiverse team to participate in STEMconnector's national Day of Design Challenge
• Strategic relationship with STEMconnector developed
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Education Update
publication features S
pectrum Innovates initiatives
• 4-day autisMakes Workshop - validates key elements derived from the Spectrum Innovates transition program on passion, creativity and empathy
• Five year plan is completed and ratified by board
• Board attends Els Foundation Autism Innovations and Global Impact Conference
• Fund raising plan is developed and implemented
Framework for transition program is completed
2016
• Additional
autisMakes
workshops are planned for 2017
• First workshop in
autisMakes Series
held - remarkable success
• NEXUS collaborates with the LOGO Foundation to develop a unique one day innovation workshop for teens on the autism spectrum
• Board contributes and secures initial funding for general operations and first Maker workshop
• First annual board meeting is held
• First matching grant received from the Macquarie Group Foundation
• • Development of strategic relationships
• Begin development of five year plan
• Initial budgeting for development of Spectrum Innovates is begun
• Response to White Paper is overwhelmingly positive and offers to assist in program development are received resulting in Advisory Council
• White Paper is vetted with leaders in autism, medicine and education for critical review
• Board retreat is held to fully explore Spectrum Innovates concept and develop White Paper
• Concept for Spectrum Innovates is developed
2015
• Founders retain primary legal counsel, files and receives 501(c)(3) certification from IRS
• A 501(c)(3) formed to explore and create "Innovative Programs and Initiatives" for those on the autism spectrum
• The foundational principles for nfpNEXUS developed and articulated in the mission statement
• Board researches, brainstorms and conceptualizes ways to assist in autistics' transition
• Founding Board of Directors created to look at current issues in autistic transition to adulthood and adult independence
• Initial conversations ensue between stake holders about the need for meaningful transition initiatives for autistics
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