Inservice / Professional Development

Pioneers in the field of teacher training, POAC has provided tens of thousands of hours of in-depth instruction to educators throughout the tri-state area through various programs.   

POAC offers a multitude of training topics for all school staff.   Our workshops are available in full day sessions, half day sessions, evening sessions, and can be packaged as a full series.   All workshops have applications for a variety of developmental disabilities across varied environments.   

POAC’s workshops are available to teachers, paraprofessionals, direct services providers, administrators, CSTs,  first responders, school bus personnel, and parents.  These sessions can be customized for in-service professional development.  

• Teacher and  In-services provided on a  Variety of Topics
• Paraprofessional Training
• Training for School Bus Personnel Including all Drivers and Bus aides
• Autism Awareness and Anti-bullying School Assemblies for Grades 2 - 12
• Awareness Campaigns and Activities for Students and Staff
• Parent and Caregiver Workshops on a Variety of Topics
• In-Services for Administrators, Child Study Team members, School Nurses, and Support Personnel
• All of the above can be coordinated with POAC’s community initiatives such as Autism Shield training for police and first responders and training for hospital staff.

POAC’s workshops are conducted by experts and professionals who are leaders in their respective fields, and who are experienced in evidence-based techniques and procedures.  Most are at the Masters and PhD level and are certified special education teachers, speech and language pathologists, and board certified behavior analysts. 

Workshops and training can be tailored to meet your individualized needs for professional development.   Call POAC for further details and fees.