The scheme is being led by the Educational Campaign Consortium and the organisation Bright Futures and will look at the range, quality and availability of education for children with autism and their families.
Zoe Thompson, lead parent in the consortium, said: "The needs of many children with autism are not being met. They are being excluded or withdrawn from mainstream provision, and are failing or dreadfully unhappy at school due to bullying or lack of support."
Oldham council already works closely with the consortium, a three-year initiative funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and backed by autism charity TreeHouse.
Liz Osman, project manager at TreeHouse, said: "We look forward to developing a network of people concerned with planning, commissioning and delivering education for children with autism in Oldham."
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