Online Course for Teachers: Supporting Students with ASD in Your Classroom
12-week POPARD Course (April 1 to June 24, 2025)
This course includes 3 mandatory Zoom sessions and independent course work
Open to teachers & eligible professionals* employed by BC K-12 Schools
This interactive online course is intended to provide participants with the most current understanding of evidence-based practices for teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This course is designed for teachers who share an interest in learning about ASD and are currently working with students in a K-12 school-setting.
TIME COMMITMENT
This course requires 45 hours of self-directed learning (or more, depending on your learning style) to be completed over a 12-week period. Expect to spend 3.5 to 4.5 hours per week, depending on the week's content. This course includes:
9 On-Demand Modules
3 Live Online Sessions (attendance is mandatory)
Completion of an independent capstone project in the teacher’s/professional’s classroom or school
A variety of reading, videos, and assignments
COURSE DELIVERY & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
This course is delivered using Canvas (online learning management system) and Zoom (video-conferencing system)
A desktop or laptop computer (equipped with a webcam & microphone), and reliable internet are required for this course (mobile phones, iPads/tablets are not suitable)
MANDATORY LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS (three total):
Tuesday April 29, 2025 (3:30-5:30pm) Live Session #1 (everyone attends this session)
Tuesday May 27, 2025 (3:30-5:30pm) Live Session #2 (everyone attends this session)
Tuesday June 17, 2025 (3:30-5:30pm) OR Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (3:30-5:30pm) Capstone Project presentations (you will choose your date when you register)
*WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER*
This course is open to teachers and other professionals (Administrators, District Helping Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Counselors, School Psychologists, Occupational Therapists) employed by BC K-12 School Districts, First Nations Schools and Independent Schools. Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting para-professionals (this includes EAs) for this course.
*If you meet the above eligibility but don't have your own school district email address (which is required when you register), you may register with your non-school district email address, but you must also submit a Confirmation of Employment Form (form will open in a new window).
When April 1 - June 24, 2025
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COURSE FEES, CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS
Course fee for all participants: $95, payable upon registration (registration is non-transferable)
Refunds: A refund will be issued if written notice of cancellation is received at training_lib@autismoutreach.caat least 3 weeks before the start of the course
Registration closes on March 5, 2025 @ 9am
ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLICY + OTHER POLICIES
Proficiency in English language is required for POPARD courses. You must be able to speak/comprehend and read/write English at a Grade 12 level or higher. Details of POPARD's training policies and terms can be found here.
PARTICIPANTS WITH DISABILITIES / ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
Students who have a disability that has been diagnosed by a qualified medical or psychology professional and are requesting an accommodation must submit a Request for Accommodation Formby Tuesday February 18, 2025 (the form will open in a new window). POPARD will contact you to determine what additional information is needed, and what reasonable accommodations can be provided.
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