Upcoming Events

Sonoma SELPA Digital Tools & Assistive Technologies

Virtual

March 4th, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Read More >>


Transition Fair

1455 Corporate Center Pkwy Santa Rosa CA 95407

March 4th, 2026 - 3:00 pm

We welcome you to attend this free annual event, currently in it's 18th year, which is designed to help students and their families learn about services for individuals with disabilities as they transition from school-based programs to adulthood. 

Service providers will be at the event to provide information and answer questions about residential options, adult day programs, vocational training, post-secondary education, employment, support services, and much more. Please join us on March 4th, 2026  from 3-6PM; location is Backdrop Event Center, 1455 Corporate Center Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95407.

Information regarding social security benefits and employment, and CalABLE accounts will also be available!

 

If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, including flu, COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with any contagious illness within 10 days of the event, please do not attend the fair. All vendors are available to discuss with you and your family individually their services and supports.

Spanish and ASL interpreting will be available.

Le invitamos a asistir a este evento anual gratuito.  Actualmente en su decimoséptimo año, está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes y a sus familias a informarse sobre los servicios de transición de los programas escolares a la edad adulta para personas con discapacidades.

 Proveedores de servicios estarán en el evento para brindar información y responder preguntas sobre opciones residenciales, programas matutinos para adultos, capacitación vocacional, educación postsecundaria, empleo, servicios de apoyo y mucho más. Únase a nosotros el 18 de febrero de 2025 de 3:00pm a 6:00pm. La ubicación es El Evento, 1455 Corporate Center Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95407.

 ¡También habrá información sobre beneficios de seguro social, empleo y de cuentas CalABLE!

 Si tiene algún síntoma de COVID-19 ó le han diagnosticado COVID-19 dentro de los 10 días posteriores al evento, no asista a la feria. Todos los proveedores están disponibles para hablar con usted y su familia individualmente sobre los servicios y apoyo disponible.

 Habrá interpretación en español y American Sign Language (lenguage de señas)

Read More >>


AS067: Psychosocial Assessment: ED eligibility and ERMHS

Virtual Via Zoom

March 5th, 2026 - 1:30 pm

Date:  3/5/26
Time:  1:30 - 3:00
Format: Virtual

Intended Audience

  • School psychologists
  • ERMHS assessors

This session focuses on building skills for effective interdisciplinary assessment of preschoolers. Participants will learn to review records, design and conduct interviews, and perform dynamic assessments that provide a complete portrait of their students' skills and areas of need. The focus is on interdisciplinary practice and collaboration.

Participants Will
  • Describe a process to complete a collaborative and legally defensible assessment
  • Identify tools to determine students' pre-academics, language and communication, cognition, adaptive behaviors, and socialization
  • Develop skills for interdisciplinary collaboration

Read More >>


CAPTAIN Summit

SCOE: 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

March 6th, 2026 - 8:30 am

CAPTAIN Bridges is hosting a regional gathering to share Evidenced Based Practices for Individuals with Autism. Additional presenters will include members of CAPTAIN Bridges representing education, Regional Centers, and Family Empowerment Centers for a day of connection and learning.  
 
Please note: each registrant will need to submit their own individual registration.

Read More >>


Pyramid Model For ECSE

Virtual

March 16th, 2026 - 2:00 pm

This is part 4 of a 4 part series.

Sonoma SELPA proudly offers this 4-part series to learn about the Teaching Pyramid Model to support our young students' social-emotional learning and positive behavior supports.  Those who attend all four sessions will be entered in a raffle to win a complete Pyramid Model classroom kit.

Mon, 1/12, 2:00-4:00. In person (SCOE)

Tues, 2/3, 2:00-4:00. Virtual

Tues, 2/24, 2:00-4:00. Virtual

Mon, 3/16, 2:00-4:00. Virtual

Read More >>


Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

SCOE: 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

April 29th, 2026 - 8:00 am

Developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), this workshop offers a behavior management system designed to help individuals working with people who are in crisis to maintain safety and security for all involved. The program focuses on prevention, de-escalation, personal safety, and physical intervention techniques. It aims to empower staff to manage difficult situations effectively and responsibly.

 

Objectives:

  • Identify the potential for aggressive or disruptive behaviors
  • Identify the appropriate measures to avoid, decelerate, and/or de-escalate a crisis situation
  • Assess the level of risk associated with a crisis situation and intervene appropriately. Manage behavioral risk by learning disengagement and/or holding skills
  • Describe the potential impact that crisis situations have on individuals and staff while providing person-centered, proactive services
When: April 29, 2026
Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Where: SCOE: 5340 Skylane Blvd Santa Rosa CA 95403 - Oak Room
Presenters: Lupita Reyes & Sasha Cave (Sonoma County SELPA, Certified CPI Instructors)
 
*Please note that participants are required to be present for the full training day in order to pass the course. There are also approximently 4 hours of pre-course work that must be completed prior to the day of in-person training.*

Read More >>