Conferences

Annual Spring Conference

Friday, March 27, 2026

8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Session One: 8:30am-10:00am

Session Two: 10:30am-11:45am

Session Three: 1:00pm-2:15pm

All sessions are offered via Zoom Webinar.

Session One (Keynote Session) - 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Building Connection and Community in School Settings

Presenter:
Kara Hume, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Define school connectedness and how it may impact a student's experience in school
2. Describe three strategies that could be implemented at your site/with your child to enhance school connectedness
3. Identify three free web-based resources that could support strategy implementation

1.5 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist

Session Two - 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Challenging Behavior in the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Prevention

Presenter: 
Timothy Landrum, Ph.D. 
Professor, University of Louisville

Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the characteristics and importance of positive teacher-student relationships
2. Integrate four antecedent-based behavioral strategies (instructional choice, behavioral momentum, Positive Greetings at the Door, and increased opportunities to respond)
3. Formulate a brief action plan outlining how they might easily integrate one or more of these strategies into their own classroom routines to reduce challenging behavior and enhance relationship quality 

1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist

Session Three - 1 - 2:15 p.m.

Strategies to Support Students on the Autism Spectrum

Presenter: 
Stephanie Fox, Ph.D.

Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Describe and implement evidence-informed routines and environmental supports within the school setting
2. Identify and apply proactive strategies to reduce transition-related anxiety and behavioral escalation in students on the autism spectrum (e.g., arrival, classroom transitions, end-of-day procedures)
3. Demonstrate improved competence in school-home collaboration and IEP-related planning by using structured communication approaches and team-based problem-solving to support student needs

1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist

Download Flyer 

Download session descriptions, objectives, financial disclosure statements, and presenter bios 

Registration Information:

Registration link

Registration is required. Each participant must use their individual email address to register and log-in. Please do not share your Zoom links with others. The Zoom links are specific to each registration. If you share your link with others, you will not receive a certificate of attendance.

NOTE:  If your agency uses a protected email server, you may not receive our automated messages. Please take this into consideration when you register. Please contact us at [email protected] if you do not receive a confirmation email within a day of registering.

Credit/Debit card payment and purchase orders are accepted on the registration form. 

Please make PO/check payable to:

The Research Foundation for SUNY
c/o Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
1535 Western Avenue
Albany, NY  12203

Registration Fees:               NYS Resident: $ 25            Out-of-State Resident: $ 40

Policies:

Attendance policy: In order to receive a certificate of attendance or CEU certificate, participants must attend the entire session(s) they registered for in order to receive credit. Attendance is tracked through your unique Zoom link.  Late arrival for any reason, including difficulties you may have logging into Zoom, will prevent you from receiving continuing education credit for the affected session. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues. 

Upon competition of the entire session, attendees will receive an email with an evaluation form to complete. After the evaluation form is completed, attendees will receive a certificate of attendance via email. CEU certificates will be emailed within 48 hours of the webinar completion. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made 24 hours before the start of the event to receive a refund. This includes CEU registration fees. Please send cancellation request to [email protected]. We do not allow same-day cancellations. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the webinar, we would provide a refund to each participant. 

Accommodation Requests: Accommodation requests can be sent to [email protected]. Please send requests by March 20, 2026, if possible.  

Concerns or complaints: If you have any concerns or complaints regarding our CEUs or webinar, please contact Jerilyn Hans ([email protected]). Complaints and resolutions will be reviewed on an individual case basis.

Continuing Education Available (included in registration fee):

Each organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education, the attendee should  verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board.

PLEASE NOTE:  Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must attend the entire session to receive credit. Late arrival for any reason, including difficulties you may have logging into Zoom, will prevent you from receiving continuing education credit for the affected session. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues.

CONTINUING TEACHER AND LEADER EDUCATION: CARD Albany is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved provider of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: CARD Albany is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. CARD maintains responsibility for the program.

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: University at Albany, SUNY, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0194.

NEW YORK STATE SOCIAL WORKERS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, SW CPE, is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers # 0292.

NEW YORK STATE PSYCHOLOGISTS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists in NYS #PSY-0083.

AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION: A maximum of .4 ASHA CEUs can be earned, with partial credit available (Intermediate level, Professional area). Learners must attend the full session(s) for which they enroll. This course offers partial credit, allowing learners to attend any combination of one or more sessions. In addition to the attendance requirements above, those requesting ASHA CEUs must also complete an informal learning assessment by April 3rd and attend the session in its entirety as partial credit is not available for individual sessions. Please visit ASHA's website for eligibility information. 

Annual Fall Autism Conference

Friday, October 24, 2025

Session One: 8:30am-10:00am

Session Two: 10:30am-11:45am

Session Three: 1:00pm-2:15pm

Session One (Keynote Session):  8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Equipping the Village: Empowering Parents, Educators, and Paraeducators with Evidence-Based Tools

Presenter:
Art Dowdy, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Temple University

Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:

1.  Identify practical, evidence-based tools to address both academic and behavioral challenges
2.  Identify how evidence-based programs can empower school staff and parents to implement behavioral interventions with high fidelity
3.  Describe how to foster greater consistency and collaboration across home and school environments

1.5 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist

1.5 BCBA

Download PowerPoint Handout

Session Two:  10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Skill-Based Treatment: A Person-Centered Approach to Challenging Behavior

Presenter:
Jessica Slaton, Ph.D., BCBA
Nashoba Learning Group

Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
1.  Describe the general steps for conducting a practical functional assessment to identify reinforcing contexts and evocative contexts related to challenging behavior
2.  Describe the general steps for implementing skill-based treatment, including the rationale for why each step is included
3.  Explain the values of person-centered care that are embedded within the practical functional assessment skill-based treatment process 

1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist

1.5 BCBA

Download PowerPoint Handout

Session Three:  1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Building Well-Being in Autistic Children and Adolescents: The Role of Executive Functioning

Presenter: 
Amie W. Duncan, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:

1.  Define executive functioning challenges in autistic children and adolescents
2.  Identify evidence-based strategies to address executive functioning challenges
3.  Develop a plan to increase overall well-being by targeting executive functioning challenges

1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist

Download Handout (PowerPoint will not be available)

Download Flyer 

Download session descriptions, objectives, financial disclosure statements, and presenter bios 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

Registration is required. Each participant must use their individual email address to register and log-in. Please do not share your Zoom links with others. The Zoom links are specific to each registration. If you share your link with others, you will not receive a certificate of attendance.

NOTE:  If your agency uses a protected email server, you may not receive our automated messages. Please take this into consideration when you register. Please contact us at [email protected] if you do not receive a confirmation email within a day of registering.

Credit/Debit card payment and purchase orders are accepted on the registration form. Please make PO/check payable to:

The Research Foundation for SUNY

c/o Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

1535 Western Avenue

Albany, NY  12203

Registration Fees:               NYS Resident: $ 25            Out-of-State Resident: $ 40

Policies:

Attendance policy: In order to receive a certificate of attendance or CEU certificate, participants must attend the entire session(s) they registered for in order to receive credit. Attendance is tracked through your unique Zoom link.  Late arrival for any reason, including difficulties you may have logging into Zoom, will prevent you from receiving continuing education credit for the affected session. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues. 

Upon competition of the entire session, attendees will receive an email with an evaluation form to complete. After the evaluation form is completed, attendees will receive a certificate of attendance via email. CEU certificates will be emailed within 48 hours of the webinar completion. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made 24 hours before the start of the event to receive a refund. This includes CEU registration fees. Please send cancellation request to [email protected]. We do not allow same-day cancellations. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the webinar, we would provide a refund to each participant. 

Accommodation Requests: Accommodation requests can be sent to [email protected]. Please send requests by October 10, 2025, if possible.  

Concerns or complaints: If you have any concerns or complaints regarding our CEUs or webinar, please contact Jerilyn Hans ([email protected]). Complaints and resolutions will be reviewed on an individual case basis.

Continuing Education Available (included in registration fee):

Each organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education, the attendee should  verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board.

PLEASE NOTE:  Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must attend the entire session to receive credit. Late arrival for any reason, including difficulties you may have logging into Zoom, will prevent you from receiving continuing education credit for the affected session. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues.

BEHAVIOR ANALYST CERTIFICATION BOARD: The University at Albany/CARD Albany is an authorized continuing education provider for BACB continuing education. Provider number: OP-22-0612

CONTINUING TEACHER AND LEADER EDUCATION: CARD Albany is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved provider of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: CARD Albany is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. CARD maintains responsibility for the program.

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: University at Albany, SUNY, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0194.

NEW YORK STATE SOCIAL WORKERS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, SW CPE, is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers # 0292.

NEW YORK STATE PSYCHOLOGISTS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists in NYS #PSY-0083.

AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION: A maximum of .4 ASHA CEUs can be earned, with partial credit available (Intermediate level, Professional area). Learners must attend the full session(s) for which they enroll. This course offers partial credit, allowing learners to attend any combination of one or more sessions. In addition to the attendance requirements above, those requesting ASHA CEUs must also complete an informal learning assessment by October 31st and attend the session in its entirety as partial credit is not available for individual sessions. Please visit ASHA's website for eligibility information.