Upcoming Events

Census Day

October 4th, 2023 - 1:48 pm

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FAPE & SEIS - Together at Last!

Sonoma County Office of Education, 5340 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA

October 10th, 2023 - 8:30 am

In this training, John Fischer and Sheri Roberge will walk you through each page of writing an IEP, from Notice of Meeting to the Signature Page. You will learn how to write a legally defensible IEP, that is error-free for reporting. The training will include goal writing, using the amendment process, the SEIS signature package, the service page, and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this!!

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DTUG

Virtual Via Zoom

October 17th, 2023 - 9:00 am

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When They Don’t Show Up: Dealing with School Avoidance

October 24th, 2023 - 3:00 pm

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Academic Interventions: Intensifying Instruction for Struggling Readers and Students with Dyslexia

Virtual Via Zoom

October 24th, 2023 - 3:30 pm

Learn explicit multimodal reading interventions for students who have a dyslexic profile.
 

  • Learn multimodal instructional strategies for students with phonological processing deficits.
  • Learn about instructional supports for students with orthographic processing deficits.
  • Learn technology tools to support reading intervention programs.

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Dyslexia Assessment

Virtual

November 8th, 2023 - 2:00 pm

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Diagnostic Center North: Dyslexia Assessment

Virtual Via Zoom

November 8th, 2023 - 2:00 pm

Feifer, CTOPP, and TAPS oh my! What should I to say to a family when they want a dyslexia assessment at school? What is orthographic processing anyways? This training will support educational teams in using their clinical judgment to make specific learning disability (SLD) dyslexia determinations.

Participants will:

  • Learn the components of phonological processing and orthographic processing
  • Explore formal assessment tools to identify the Specific Learning Disability (SLD) dyslexia
  • Learn through case studies how to use their clinical judgment to decide if the student meets the psychoeducational criteria for dyslexia
  • Learn how to talk to families and educational stakeholders about a student with a dyslexic profile

A Certificate of Completion is available for virtual training, in-person training, Special Training Events, and Technical Assistance Projects. This may be used to document professional development hours or applied towards the credential requirements for Education Specialist Level II non-university activities.

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Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - Training of Trainers

SELPA: 5860 Labath Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

November 13th, 2023 - 8:00 am

This is a 4-day training for trainers (we will train you so that you can train your own staff) from November 13th through 16th, Monday through Thursday. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® 2nd Edition With Advanced Physical Skills provides staff with an effective framework for preventing, de-escalating, and safely responding to crisis behavior. The program will focus on what’s happening from two perspectives: the person in distress and the staff person. Participants will gain a broad range of tools to help them manage their own emotional responses and identify escalating behaviors in others. They’ll practice effective approaches to keep their “emotional brain” from taking over in stressful situations. They’ll also discover how having a plan before behavior escalates helps manage their fear and cultivate consistent practices.

The philosophy of Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM expands throughout the continuum of interventions necessary when working toward the reduction or elimination of restraint. The program realistically addresses the serious issue of restrictive intervention through careful assessment of risks and an evaluation of what may be considered “last resort.” The principles and techniques taught in CPI’s safety interventions (disengagement skills and holding skills) recognize the critical importance of staff confidence and their ability to safely respond to crisis situations. CPI Post-Crisis strategies assist staff teams in recognizing opportunities to learn prevention strategies in the aftermath of a crisis.

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Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment, Second Edition (TPBA2)

SCOE: 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

November 13th, 2023 - 8:30 am

Trainer, Toni Linder will provide a two-day training on the Early Childhood Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment, Second Edition (TPBA2) which is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow process for assessing four critical developmental domains—sensorimotor, emotional and social, communication, and cognitive—through observation of the child's play with family members, peers, and professionals. This is a two-day training. Participants will purchase the Test Kits for approximately 169 dollars (some participants if from the same district can share) The fee of $500.00 will apply to participants outside of Sonoma County.

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Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - Training of Trainers

SELPA: 5860 Labath Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

November 14th, 2023 - 8:00 am

This is a 4-day training for trainers (we will train you so that you can train your own staff) from November 13th through 16th, Monday through Thursday.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® 2nd Edition With Advanced Physical Skills provides staff with an effective framework for preventing, de-escalating, and safely responding to crisis behavior. The program will focus on what’s happening from two perspectives: the person in distress and the staff person. Participants will gain a broad range of tools to help them manage their own emotional responses and identify escalating behaviors in others. They’ll practice effective approaches to keep their “emotional brain” from taking over in stressful situations. They’ll also discover how having a plan before behavior escalates helps manage their fear and cultivate consistent practices.

The philosophy of Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM expands throughout the continuum of interventions necessary when working toward the reduction or elimination of restraint. The program realistically addresses the serious issue of restrictive intervention through careful assessment of risks and an evaluation of what may be considered “last resort.” The principles and techniques taught in CPI’s safety interventions (disengagement skills and holding skills) recognize the critical importance of staff confidence and their ability to safely respond to crisis situations. CPI Post-Crisis strategies assist staff teams in recognizing opportunities to learn prevention strategies in the aftermath of a crisis.

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Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment, Second Edition (TPBA2)

SCOE: 5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

November 14th, 2023 - 8:30 am

Trainer, Toni Linder will provide a two-day training on the Early Childhood Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment, Second Edition (TPBA2) which is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow process for assessing four critical developmental domains—sensorimotor, emotional and social, communication, and cognitive—through observation of the child's play with family members, peers, and professionals. This is a two-day training. Participants will purchase the Test Kits for approximately 169 dollars (some participants if from the same district can share) The fee of $500.00 will apply to participants outside of Sonoma County.

 

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DTUG

Virtual Via Zoom

November 14th, 2023 - 9:00 am

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Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - Training of Trainers

SELPA: 5860 Labath Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

November 15th, 2023 - 8:00 am

This is a 4-day training for trainers (we will train you so that you can train your own staff) from November 13th through 16th, Monday through Thursday.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® 2nd Edition With Advanced Physical Skills provides staff with an effective framework for preventing, de-escalating, and safely responding to crisis behavior. The program will focus on what’s happening from two perspectives: the person in distress and the staff person. Participants will gain a broad range of tools to help them manage their own emotional responses and identify escalating behaviors in others. They’ll practice effective approaches to keep their “emotional brain” from taking over in stressful situations. They’ll also discover how having a plan before behavior escalates helps manage their fear and cultivate consistent practices.

The philosophy of Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM expands throughout the continuum of interventions necessary when working toward the reduction or elimination of restraint. The program realistically addresses the serious issue of restrictive intervention through careful assessment of risks and an evaluation of what may be considered “last resort.” The principles and techniques taught in CPI’s safety interventions (disengagement skills and holding skills) recognize the critical importance of staff confidence and their ability to safely respond to crisis situations. CPI Post-Crisis strategies assist staff teams in recognizing opportunities to learn prevention strategies in the aftermath of a crisis.

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Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - Training of Trainers

SELPA: 5860 Labath Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

November 16th, 2023 - 8:00 am

This is a 4-day training for trainers (we will train you so that you can train your own staff) from November 13th through 16th, Monday through Thursday.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® 2nd Edition With Advanced Physical Skills provides staff with an effective framework for preventing, de-escalating, and safely responding to crisis behavior. The program will focus on what’s happening from two perspectives: the person in distress and the staff person. Participants will gain a broad range of tools to help them manage their own emotional responses and identify escalating behaviors in others. They’ll practice effective approaches to keep their “emotional brain” from taking over in stressful situations. They’ll also discover how having a plan before behavior escalates helps manage their fear and cultivate consistent practices.

The philosophy of Care, Welfare, Safety, and SecuritySM expands throughout the continuum of interventions necessary when working toward the reduction or elimination of restraint. The program realistically addresses the serious issue of restrictive intervention through careful assessment of risks and an evaluation of what may be considered “last resort.” The principles and techniques taught in CPI’s safety interventions (disengagement skills and holding skills) recognize the critical importance of staff confidence and their ability to safely respond to crisis situations. CPI Post-Crisis strategies assist staff teams in recognizing opportunities to learn prevention strategies in the aftermath of a crisis.

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SELPA Pupil Count

December 1st, 2023 - 1:52 pm

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CDE Deadline for Fall 1 LEA Approval

December 15th, 2023 - 1:53 pm

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DTUG

Virtual Via Zoom

December 19th, 2023 - 9:00 am

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Dyslexia - Interventions

Virtual

January 10th, 2024 - 2:00 pm

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Diagnostic Center North: Dyslexia Interventions

Virtual Via Zoom

January 10th, 2024 - 2:00 pm

Want to support student’s reading development? This training will provide resources for effective reading intervention for students with both phonological and orthographic deficits. Learn the syllable types, decoding strategies, and multi-modal interventions for vowels and consonants.

Participants will:

  • Learn multi-modal instructional strategies for students with phonological processing deficits.
  • Learn instructional support for students with orthographic processing deficits
  • Learn technology tools to support reading intervention programs

A Certificate of Completion is available for virtual training, in-person training, Special Training Events, and Technical Assistance Projects. This may be used to document professional development hours or applied towards the credential requirements for Education Specialist Level II non-university activities.

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DTUG

Virtual Via Zoom

January 16th, 2024 - 9:00 am

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Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment: Implementing Environmental Social Emotional Strategies

In Person: TBD

January 17th, 2024 - 9:30 am

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CDE Deadline for Fall 1 Certification

January 26th, 2024 - 1:53 pm

SELPA Approval is Required. 

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Social Emotional Learning

Virtual

February 14th, 2024 - 1:30 pm

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Diagnostic Center North: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Virtual Via Zoom

February 14th, 2024 - 1:30 pm

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children learn to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions (CASEL, 2020). Given the current academic climate, the adoption and implementation of SEL has never been more important. This training will review domains critical to SEL, the guidelines introduced by the State of California Department of Education (CDE), and strategies targeted at supporting the development of SEL in the classroom.

Participants will:

  • Learn the basic domains related to SEL
  • Learn strategies and interventions that support and prompt SEL
  • Learn how to implement the strategies in the classroom and in counseling sessions

A Certificate of Completion is available for virtual training, in-person training, Special Training Events, and Technical Assistance Projects. This may be used to document professional development hours or applied towards the credential requirements for Education Specialist Level II non-university activities.

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DTUG

Virtual Via Zoom

February 20th, 2024 - 9:00 am

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Strategies for Effective Consultation within the School Setting

March 12th, 2024 - 1:30 pm

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Diagnostic Center North: Strategies for Effective Consultation within the School Setting

Virtual Via Zoom

March 12th, 2024 - 1:30 pm

The focus of this training will be on how to provide effective consultation to teachers within the school setting. It is often difficult to find ways to provide feedback, recommendations and support for busy and stressed teachers. Honing your consultation skills is an art and can result in more collaborative and fruitful consultative relationships with the school staff that need support. Evidence-based interventions for consultation will be reviewed. There will be ample time for discussion and problem-solving related to consultation barriers within the school setting.

Participants will:

  • Learn about evidence-based interventions for consultation
  • Explore simple, straightforward methods for providing consultation
  • Reflect on their consultative approach and discuss alternative approaches

A Certificate of Completion is available for virtual training, in-person training, Special Training Events, and Technical Assistance Projects. This may be used to document professional development hours or applied towards the credential requirements for Education Specialist Level II non-university activities.

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DTUG

Virtual Via Zoom

March 26th, 2024 - 9:00 am

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DTUG

Virtual Via Zoom

April 23rd, 2024 - 9:00 am

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DTUG

Virtual Via Zoom

May 21st, 2024 - 9:00 am

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DTUG

Virtual Via Zoom

June 18th, 2024 - 9:00 am

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