Using Visual Supports in the School Environment POPARD Virtual Half-Day Workshop
November 20, 2026 12:30pm-3:30pm (Pacific Time) (for BC School Employees Only)
This workshop will provide school staff with the underlining principles associated with visual supports. We will look at different visual supports used in the classroom and how we can alter them to better suit the needs of our students. By the end of this workshop, participants should feel more confident implementing various visual supports to help increase independence and communication at school.
Learning objectives:
Understand the underlying principles associated with using/implementing visual supports.
Understanding the importance of visual supports and how they can be used in a school setting.
Discussing and familiarizing participants with commonly used visual supports used in the classroom.
Learning how to alter visual supports to better suit the needs of students.
This half-day (three hour) workshop is intended for school staff (e.g. educational assistants, student support workers, and teachers). Participants will be invited to join discussions in small “breakout” groups. There will also be an opportunity for interactive Q&A with the presenter.
About this Workshop:
This workshop will be delivered live online via Zoom.
Please note: This training is presented live and includes group discussion activities. Due to the interactive nature of the session, no on-demand or recorded option will be available.
The Zoom link will be included in your registration confirmation email. If you do not receive the email, please check your junk/spam folder.
This workshop is exclusively available to employees of BC public, First Nations, and independent schools.
There is no cost to attend this workshop.
Certificates of completion are issued by email after the workshop evaluation form has been submitted and are typically sent within five business days.
Participants requiring accommodations due to a disability are encouraged to review the Accommodations For Participants With Disabilities section at the bottom of our Course Policies and Terms page and contact us if additional support is needed.
When November 20, 2026 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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