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)
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MAY 26-30, 2025 (830am-4pm)
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JUNE 9-13, 2025 (830am-4pm) *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
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FLEX INTRODUCTION TO ASD (7-week VIRTUAL Course for school employees only)
APR 8 to MAY 20, 2025
Tuesdays 4-630pm (+ independent work)
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INTRODUCTION TO ABA (5-day VIRTUAL Course)
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JUNE 9-13, 2025 (830am-4pm)
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JUNE 16-20, 2025 (830am-4pm) *OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
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Course for Teachers: Supporting Students with ASD in Your Classroom
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April 1 to June 24, (12 week program) (Open to teachers & eligible professionals* employed by BC K-12 Schools)
MANDATORY LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS (three total, see registration page for details)
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1 and 2-Day Workshops
About POPARD Workshops
These workshops are 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.
Understanding Challenging Behaviour (2-day virtual workshop)
FEB 13 & 14, 2025 (9am-3pm)
Registration is now full
Unlocking the world of reading: A comprehensive workshop (1-day virtual workshop)
FEB 14, 2025 (9am-3pm)
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Self-Regulation Skills for School (2-day virtual workshop)
APR 24 & 25, 2025 (9am-3pm)
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Introduction to Social Skills Interventions (2-day virtual workshop)
May 15 & 16, 2025 (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.
Mental Health Services & Supports for Autistic Children/Youth
Tues, Feb 11 2025 (3:30-4:30pm)
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Thurs Feb 13 2025 (12-1pm)
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Supporting Siblings of Autistic Children & Youth
Tues Feb 18 2025 (12-1pm)
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Autism in the Teen Years
Tues Feb 25 2025 (3:30-4:30pm)
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Thurs Feb 27 2025 (12-1pm)
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Driving and ASD: A Balance of Safety and Independence
Tues March 11, 2025 3:30-4:30pm
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Wed March 12 2025 12-1pm
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Sharing an Autism Diagnosis with Children & Youth
Supporting Executive Functioning Skills for Children & Youth
Tues April 8 2025 (3:30PM-4:30PM)
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Thurs April 10 2025 (12-1PM)
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The Importance of Self- Advocacy for Autistic Children & Youth
Monday, April 14, 2025 12:30-1:30PM
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Tues April 22, 2025 3:30-4:30pm
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Effective Transition Planning into Adulthood for Autistic Youth
Thurs April 24,2025 (330-430pm)
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