Workshops & Conferences
Below is a list of upcoming workshops. Most workshops have applications for a variety of developmental disabilities and are appropriate for parents, educators, and anyone who interacts with a child/adult on the autism spectrum. Please find the topic you are interested in and click on the Register button.
| Date & Time | Workshop Title | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-9-23 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Overview of Guardianship and Future Planning | Virtual Via Zoom | Register |
| 2-13-23 8:00am | Autism Shield for Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and EMS | Westchester, NY | inservice |
| 2-21-23 6:30am | Autism Shield for Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and EMS | Port Authority NY NJ | inservice |
| 2-23-23 7:00pm - 8:30pm | How to Create a “SMART” IEP | Ross Street School, 110 Ross Street, Woodbridge, NJ | Register |
| 3-10-23 9:30am - 1:30pm | Hidden Dangers and Tips for Inclusion | Ocean County Library, Mancini Hall, 101 Washington Street, Toms River | Register |
| 3-16-23 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Hidden Dangers | School #14 99 St. Andrews Boulevard Clifton | coming soon |
| 3-20-23 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Hidden Dangers | Ocean County Library, Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick | Register |
| 3-22-23 9:00am | Autism Shield for Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and EMS | NJSP EMS | inservice |
| 3-23-23 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Autism Internet and Social Media Safety | Ross Street School, 110 Ross Street, Woodbridge | coming soon |
| 3-29-23 9:00am | Autism Shield for Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and EMS | Passaic Police Academy | inservice |
| 3-31-23 8:00am - 3:00pm | Compassionate ABA – A Full Day Conference | Clarion Hotel and Conference Center 815 Route 37 West Toms River, NJ 08755 | Register |
| 4-11-23 9:00am | Autism Shield for Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and EMS | FBI | inservice |
| 4-22-23 8:00am - 3:00pm | Sexuality, Puberty, and Autism: Practical Strategies for Common Concerns | Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 NJ-37, Toms River | Register |
| 4-24-23 10:00am - 12:00pm | Hidden Dangers | Ocean County Library, Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin | Register |
| 4-27-23 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Hidden Dangers | Ross Street School, 110 Ross Street, Woodbridge | coming soon |
| 5-9-23 6:30am | Autism Shield for Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and EMS | Port Authority NY NJ | inservice |
| 5-25-23 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Overview of Autism for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children | Ross Street School, 110 Ross Street, Woodbridge | coming soon |
| 6-6-23 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Hidden Dangers | Ocean County Library, Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Road, Little Egg Harbor Twp. | Register |
Catalog of POAC Workshops Topics
Below is our training catalog. Click on each box for more information about that workshop. If you would like to schedule training at your location, have your school or organization call the POAC office at 732-785-1099.
Hidden Dangers
Our most popular workshop addressing how to keep individuals with developmental disabilities safe in the home, school, and community.
Overview of Autism for Paraprofessionals
This workshop presents an overview of autism for the paraprofessional/classroom aide.
School Bus Driver and Transportation Aide Training
A great workshop for all school transportation staff.
School Assemblies and Awareness Campaigns
Help students understand autism and how to be a friend to peers with special needs.
Expectations and Strategies for Including High Functioning Students
Get information on classroom challenges and strategies for student success.
Autism – Strategies for Success
This two hour workshop provides a parent’s prospective of autism from earliest signs to adulthood.
Expectations and Strategies for Hospital Staff
This workshop addresses emergency room visits, extended hospital stays and outpatient procedures.
Autism and Fathers: Coping, Understanding, and Support
This workshop is designed to help fathers of children of any age, to cope with and understand the diagnosis, participate in the process of education and transition, and to help the family thrive.
Overview of Guardianship and Future Planning
Learn about future planning for your child or student with developmental disabilities.
Autism Recognition and Response for School Nurses
School Nurses will get the information and tools to help meet the needs of students with ASD.
Autism Recognition for Preschool Staff
Learn to identify early warning signs and how to share your concerns with parents.
How Do I Tell My Child They Have a Disability?
Learn how to recognize the signs when your child may be ready to have the conversation.
Overview of Autism for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children
Strategies for success!
# Of First Responders Trained by POAC
POAC trains thousands of police officers and first responders every year.
# Of Free Family Recreation Events
POAC's free recreational events are run throughout NJ and always include siblings.
# Of People Who Have Attended POAC Recreation Events
Thousands of families attend our free recreational events every year.
Other Trainings
First Responder Training
