Courses (ABA, ASD, ASD FLEX, and more)
About POPARD Courses
POPARD courses are for BC K-12 Public, First Nations, & Independent school employees (school employee email address is required for registration). Parents/guardians of a child with ASD attending a BC school may also register for our 5-day courses. *If you are not a BC K-12 school employee or parent/guardian of a child with ASD attending a BC K-12 school, please register for an ‘Open to the Public’ session.
INTRODUCTION TO ASD (5-day VIRTUAL Course) *Open to the public*
* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Stay tuned for Summer dates in 2027!
INTRODUCTION TO ASD (5-day VIRTUAL Course) *School District Employees only*
*School District Employees only*
Jan 11-15, 2027 (830am-4pm)
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May 17-21, 2027 (830am-4pm)
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June 14-18, 2027 (830am-4pm)
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7-Week VIRTUAL FLEX Intro to ASD Course (BC School Employees only)
*School District Employees only*
Jan 12 -Feb 23, 2027 (4:00-6:30pm) Tuesdays
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Apr 6 -May 18, 2027 (4:00-6:30pm) Tuesdays
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INTRODUCTION TO ABA (5-day VIRTUAL Course) *Open to the public*
* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Stay tuned for Summer dates in 2027!
INTRODUCTION TO ABA (5-day VIRTUAL Course)*School District Employees only*
*School District Employees only*
Jan 18-22, 2027 (830am-4pm)
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June 21-25, 2027 (830am-4pm)
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Supporting Students with ASD In Your Classroom: An Online Course for Teachers
*School District Employees only*
March 30 – June 25, 2027
See registration for mandatory Live session dates
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Thank you for attending POPARD’s courses. We hope you found the learning valuable. Please keep checking back for updates!
1 and 2-Day Workshops
About POPARD Workshops
These workshops are presented virtually for school employees in BC’s public, First Nations, & independent schools (K-12). Parents or guardians of a child with ASD may also attend. A few seats are available to others interested in ASD.
2-Day Communication: Supporting Minimally Verbal Students Workshop
Nov 26-27, 2026 (9am-3pm)
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Family-School Liaison Workshops
About Family School Liaison Workshops
These FREE 1-hour workshops are primarily for parents & families of students with ASD, however educators & other professionals may attend.
*Please Note POPARD Certificates are not provided for FSL workshops at this time.
Autism and Mental Health
Autism in the Teen Years
Supporting Self-Regulation for Autistic Children/Youth
Promoting Functional Skills in the Home Environment
Dec 1 2026 12-1pm
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More Family School Liaison workshops to come!
Half-Day Workshops for BC School Employees
About Half-Day Workshops for BC School Employees
These half-day workshops are only for school employees working in BC’s public, First Nations, or independent schools (K-12).
*Update: POPARD certificates are now being provided for half-day workshops.
Resources, Policies & Guidelines to support inclusive education in BC schools
Nov 20, 2026 (9am-12pm)
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Rethinking Attention-Seeking Behaviours and How to Treat Them
Nov 27, 2026 (9am-3pm)
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Introduction to Assessment of Functional Living Skills
Nov 27, 2026 (1230-330pm)
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Meaningful and Functional Programming for Elementary School Students with ASD
Nov 30, 2026 (9am-12pm)
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How to Incorporate Fluency Based Instruction in your Classroom
Nov 30, 2026 (1230-330pm)
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Thank you for being part of POPARD’s Pro D Day Half‑Day Workshops! Fresh workshop dates and topics are being made available for next school year!
