Professional Development
Professional Learning Grounded in BC Educational Priorities
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EAP Consultants provide professional development, training, and presentations for small and large groups across school and community settings. Our sessions are aligned with provincial priorities related to neurodiversity, inclusive education, student well‑being and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
Our professional learning is practical, collaborative, and rooted in neurodiversity‑affirming, evidence‑based practice. We focus on supporting educators and school teams to build shared understanding, confidence, and capacity to meet the needs of diverse learners within everyday classroom and school routines.
Rather than delivering one‑size‑fits‑all content, our trainings are designed to support meaningful, sustainable change that fits within real school contexts.
What Our Trainings Look Like
Our professional development sessions are interactive, strengths‑based, and grounded in the realities of school life. We emphasize strategies that support access, regulation, and belonging, while respecting student dignity and autonomy.
You can expect our trainings to:
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Align with inclusive education and student support frameworks used across BC
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Reflect trauma‑informed and regulation‑focused practices
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Emphasize prevention and proactive support within MTSS/PBS models
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Support ethical, assent‑based approaches to behaviour and learning
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Provide concrete tools that can be applied immediately in classrooms and schools
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Create space for reflection, discussion, and problem‑solving with school teams
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We recognize educators as skilled professionals and design sessions that build on existing knowledge while introducing practical, evidence‑informed strategies.
A Neurodiversity‑Affirming, Student‑Centred Lens
All professional development offered by EAP is grounded in neurodiversity‑affirming principles and aligned with provincial commitments to inclusion and student well‑being.
This means our trainings:
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Move away from compliance‑based and deficit‑focused approaches
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Prioritize and highlight neurodivergent perspectives and experiences
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Emphasize dignity, autonomy, and student voice
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Respect all forms of communication, including AAC and non‑verbal expression
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Support regulation and felt safety as foundations for learning
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Focus on adapting environments, routines, and expectations rather than changing the student
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Our goal is to support school communities in developing shared practices that are ethical, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of all learners.
Recent Professional Development Topics/Conference Presentations:
Recent topics have included:
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Educational Assistant Professional Development Series
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Neurodiversity-affirming ABA
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Neurodiversity‑Affirming Care in School Settings
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Neurodiversity and Social Connections at School
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Peer‑Mediated Interventions
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Mindfulness and Self‑Regulation Supports for Students with ASD
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Functional Behaviour Assessment and Positive Behaviour Support within MTSS
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Functional Communication Training
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Data Collection and Progress Monitoring in Classrooms
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Behavioural Skills Training (BST) for School Staff
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Teaching Beginner Coding and Robotics to Students with ASD
Sessions can be adapted for educators, education assistants, administrators, school‑based teams, and multidisciplinary professionals.
Customized Workshops
We recognize that schools, districts, and organizations have unique priorities and contexts. Customized professional development options may be available upon request and can be tailored to:
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School‑wide or district initiatives
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Classroom‑ or student‑specific needs
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Staff experience levels and roles
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Ongoing consultation or capacity‑building models
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Trainings can be delivered as stand‑alone sessions or as part of a longer‑term, collaborative consultation approach. Please visit our School Consultation page for more information on available ongoing supports.
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If you are interested in professional development or training for your school or organization, please contact us at admin@eap-bc.com to learn more about available options.