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Registering for Contra Costa SELPA
events is easy!!
Online registration is
available. See specific workshop listings for details
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Staff, parents and community members are welcome to
attend Contra Costa SELPA sponsored trainings. Other sponsors
have their own criteria; check with the event contact
person for details.
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A "Certificate of Completion"
is available to participants. This may be used to document
professional development hours or applied towards the credential
requirements for Education Specialist Level II non-university
activities. The Diagnostic Center is also a California Speech-Language
Pathology and Audiology Board approved continuing professional
development provider. In addition, attendance at the Diagnostic
Center presentations can be used to meet ASHA's professional
development requirements.
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Due to budget reductions, no refreshments
will be served at SELPA sponsored events unless otherwise
noted.
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There are no events scheduled for August
at this time. (Updated
7/19/11)
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Culturally Responsive
Teaching: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners (Posted
7/19/11)
Date: September
28, 2011
This workshop
was cancelled due to lack of registration. You may contact
our office with questions.
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Early Start Job Alike
(Posted 7/19/11)
Date: October
18, 2011
Time: 12:30
-3:00 p.m.
Open to providers
of services to infants from Contra Costa County.
Additional
dates: February 7 & May 1, 2012
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Transition Job Alike (Posted
7/19/11)
Topic: The presentation will focus on strategies
and practices to assist teachers in engaging in meaningful
IEP team discussions in the area of transition for students
impacted by health conditions, severe communication needs
and self-care challenges.
Date: October
25, 2011
Please bring Transition Assessment tools/strategies
you use in the classroom and questions for open discussion.
For providers of services to students 18-22
years old.
Presenter:
Laraine Domenico
Time: 1:00
- 3:00 p.m.
Location: SELPA
Conference Room
There is no fee for this training.
Additional
date: February 22, 2012
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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ADD/ADHD - Engaging Strategies for Active
Learners (Updated 10/13/11)
Topic: Research-based guidelines for creating
instructional strategies.
Date: October
27, 2011
Presenter:
Shari Gent, Diagnostic Center, North
Registration:
8:30; Presentation: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Bristow
Middle School - Room 9, 855 Minnesota Ave., Brentwood
Cost: $25 for CCSELPA participants; $35 for
outside CCSELPA participants.
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Autism Focus Group (Updated
9/29/11)
Date: November
1, 2011
Presenter:
Deborah Penry, Early Start Coordinator, CARE Parent Network
Additional
date: February 14, 2012
Time: 9:30
a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: SELPA
Conference Room
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Teaching Students with Moderate
to Severe Intellectual Disabilities (Posted
7/19/11)
Participants
will be introduced to strategies to prevent problem behavior,
develop meaningful activities, address IEP goals in all
settings and develop adaptations to assist students to meet
their potential. Opportunities to experience simple/light
technology augmentative communication devices will be provided.
Date: November
8, 2011
Presenter:
Rebecca Steinberger - Diagnostic Center, North
Registration:
8:00; Presentation: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Location: Bristow
Middle School - Room 9, 855 Minnesota Ave., Brentwood
Cost: $20 for CCSELPA participants; $30 for
outside CCSELPA participants; No charge to CCSELPA parents.
Materials and morning refreshments will be provided.
Target audience: IEP Team and families - Preschool
to 8th grade. Note: this training will not address high
school/post-secondary age students.
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Middle School Special Education Teacher's
Information Exchange (Posted
7/19/11)
Welcome all Special Education middle school
teachers for a time to share curriculum materials, collaborative
strategies and discuss current issues.
Date: November
9, 2011
Time: 3:30
- 4:30 p.m.
Location: CCSELPA Conference Room
There is no fee to attend.
Additional date: March 7, 2012
Target Audience: Middle School Special Education
Teachers
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Developing Paraprofessional
Fade Plan When Additional Paraprofessional Support is Required
for a Student with Special Needs (Updated
10/4/ 11)
Discuss policies and strategies for assisting
students toward greater independence.
Date: November
15, 2011
Presenters:
Malisa Burkhart & Laraine Domenico
Time: 2:30-4:00
p.m.
Location: SELPA
Conference Room
There is no fee for this training.
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Legal Roundtable (Posted
9/29/11)
Date: November
18, 2011
Presenter:
Jan Tomsky, Esq.
Time: 1:00-2:30
p.m.
Location: Contra
Costa SELPA, Conference Room
Cost: $20 for CCSELPA participants; $35 for
outside CCSELPA participants.
Open only to certificated education professionals
from Contra Costa County.
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Facilitation Skills Workshop
(Posted 12/7/11)
Facilitated IEPs are an important part of Alternative Dispute
Resolution. This valuable three-day training will provide
opportunities to practice facilitation and recording skills,
broaden your problem-solving techniques, enhance your confidence
with challenging group situations, demonstrate how to leverage
diverse opinions and styles and positively impact your organization.
Dates: November 30, 2011,
January 26, and February 9, 2012. Participants must attend
all three dates; a significant amount of homework is a required
as part of this training.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: SELPA Conference
Room
Presenters: Malisa Burkhart,
Laraine Domenico & Cathy Rice - Contra Costa SELPA
Cost: $100 for participants
from CCSELPA; $475 to participants from outside CC SELPA.
Materials, morning refreshments and lunch will be provided
for each of the three training days.
Registration is no longer available for
this event. Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Autism: Best Practices for
Assessment (Introduction) (Updated
12/7/11)
Date: December
7, 2011
Time: Registration:
8:00; Presentation: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Presenter:
Mirit Friedland - Diagnostic Center, North
Cost: $20 for CCSELPA participants; $30 for
outside CCSELPA participants. Materials and morning refreshments
will be provided.
Target Audience: School Psychologists, Speech-Language
Pathologists and Special Educators.
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Autism: Best Practices for
Assessment (Advanced) (Updated
10/17/11)
Date: December
8, 2011
Time: Registration:
8:00; Presentation: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Presenter:
Mirit Friedland - Diagnostic Center, North
Cost: $20 for CCSELPA participants; $30 for
outside CCSELPA participants. Materials and morning refreshments
will be provided.
Target Audience: School Psychologists, Speech-Language
Pathologists and Special Educators.
This workshop has been completed.
Please see the rest of our "Training Opportunities"
web page for other events offered by Contra Costa SELPA.
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Assistive Technology Training (updated
11/14/11)
Two dates:
December 15, 2011 & March 8, 2012 (repeat of 12/15)
AM Session: 9-11:30 a.m.: How
to Decide What is "Appropriate" and "Required
to Benefit"
PM Session: 12-3:00 p.m.: So
a High Tech Device is Appropriate and Required to Benefit...Now
What?
Participants may attend one
or both sessions. There is no fee to attend. If attending
the full day (both sessions) participants should bring a
lunch or plan to purchase one from the cafe downstairs.
Presenters: Malisa Burkhart,
Sandy Travagli & Jessica Opitz.
This workshop has been completed,
but will be presented again on March 8. Please see that
listing for more information and registration.
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Speech & Language Job
Alike (Posted 7/19/11)
There is no
date for this training at this time. More information will
be posted as it is available.
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Early Start Job Alike (Posted
7/19/11)
Date: February
7, 2012
Additional
date: May 1, 2012
More information and registration
will be posted when available. Please contact our office
if you have any questions.
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Autism
Focus Group (Updated
11/29/11)
Date: February
14, 2012
Time: 9:30
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Facilitators:
Claudia Ronaldson & Laraine Domenico
Location: SELPA
Conference Room
There is no
fee for this workshop.
Download the flyer (above)
for additional information; register online
or call our Staff Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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Transition
Job Alike (Updated
12/12/11)
Date: February 22, 2012
Topic: "The Act of
Developing Work Readiness Opportunities for High School
& Transition Students with Disabilities"
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: SELPA Conference
Room
Presenter: Teresa Gonzalez,
Vocational Education Transition Specialist, WCCUSD
This Job Alike is typically
focused for providers of services to students 18-22 years
old however, this topic is applicable to providers of services
to students 16-22, so please join us!
There is no fee to attend.
Download the flyer (above)
for additional information; register online
or call our Staff Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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Behavior
Support Plans (Updated
2/13/12)
A required training for all seeking BICM certification.
Date: February 28, 2011
Time: 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Presenters: Laraine Domenico
and Brooke Gettig
Location: SELPA Conference
Room
Cost: $25 for CCSELPA participants; $35 for outside CCSELPA
participants. Materials, morning refreshments and lunch
will be provided.
Target Audience: Psychologists, Behavior Specialists, Teachers,
Speech Therapists & Administrators interested in learning
how to develop BSPs for your students. A required training
for all seeking BICM certification.
This workshop has reached capacity;
no further registration will be taken.. Please call 925-827-0949
x 15 to have your name placed on the waiting list.
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A
Behavioral Approach to Language Assessment & Intervention
for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities
(Posted 12/15/11)
Day 1: March
2, 2012 "Early Learners - Assessment & Intervention"
Day 2: May
7, 2012 "Intermediate Learners - Assessment & Intervention"
Participants may attend
one or both days.
Presenter: Mark Sundberg, Ph.D.,
BCBA-D
Cost: Participants from CC
SELPA: $150 for one day; $200 for both days
Participants from outside CC
SELPA: $250 for one day; $400 for both days
This two-part workshop will cover the basic
elements of the applied behavior analysis/ verbal behavior
approach to language assessment and intervention for children
with autism or other types of developmental disabilities.
Day 1 (March 2, 2012) will focus on how to use the assessment
tool, "The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and
Placement Program (VB-MAPP)" to identify the language
needs of a child who is an early learner, that is, has very
few language skills and is (less than 50 words). Specific
intervention procedures will be presented that are designed
to establish the beginnings of successful communication.
Day 2 (May 7, 2012) will focus on using the VB-MAPP to identify
the language needs of a child who is an intermediate learner,
that is, has a vocabulary of 50 or more words. Specific
intervention procedures will be presented that are designed
for these more advanced learners. In addition, this session
will contain a follow-up question and answer period regarding
the participant's use of the VB-MAPP during the previous
two months. Additional topics discussed over the course
of the two-part workshop will include how to set up a classroom
for children with autism, data collection, behavior problems,
augmentative communication, inclusion, and peer interaction.
It is recommended that participants sign up for both parts
of the workshop, but they can be taken individually if a
participant is only interested in a certain level of language
assessment and intervention.
Download the flyer (above)
for additional information; register online
or call our Staff Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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Middle
School Special Education Teacher's Information Exchange
(Updated 1/12/12 )
Welcome all Special Education middle school
teachers for a time to share curriculum materials, collaborative
strategies and discuss regarding current issues.
Date: March
7, 2012
Time: 3:30
- 4:30 p.m.
Location: SELPA
Conference Room
Download the flyer (above)
for additional information; register online
or call our Staff Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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Assistive
Technology Training (Updated
11/14/11)
Date: March
8, 2012
AM Session: 9-11:30 a.m.: How
to Decide What is "Appropriate" and "Required
to Benefit"
PM Session: 12-3:00 p.m.: So
a High Tech Device is Appropriate and Required to Benefit...Now
What?
Participants may attend one
or both sessions. There is no fee to attend. If attending
the full day (both sessions) participants should bring a
lunch or plan to purchase one from the cafe downstairs.
Presenters: Malisa Burkhart,
Sandy Travagli & Jessica Opitz.
Download the flyer (above)
for additional information; register online
or call our Staff Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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Writing
Measureable Goals from Present Levels of Performance and
Progress Reporting in SEIS (Updated
1/12/12)
Two dates:
March 15, 2012
at the Contra Costa SELPA, Conference Room
May 2, 2012
at the Brentwood School District, District Office (repeat
of 3/15)
How to coordinate writing measureable
IEP goals from Present Levels of Performance and documenting
the student's level of mastery of those goals on the Progress
Reports using the web-based Special Education Information
System (SEIS).
Time: Presentation: 3:30 -
4:30 p.m., followed by Discussion with Question & Answer
session: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
There is no fee to attend this
workshop.
Presenters: Laraine Domenico
& Carrie Weil
Download the flyer (above)
for additional information; register online
or call our Staff Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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Legal
Roundtable (Posted
1/12/12)
Date: march
16, 2012
Presenter:
Jan Tomsky, Esq.
Time: 1:00-2:30
p.m.
Location: Contra
Costa SELPA, Conference Room
Cost: $20 for CCSELPA participants; $35 for
outside CCSELPA participants.
Open only to certificated education professionals
from Contra Costa County.
Download the flyer (above)
for additional information; register online
or call our Staff Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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Behavior
Intervention Case Management Certification (BICM)
(Updated 1/12/12)
A required training for all seeking BICM certification.
Date: April
17, 2012
Time: 8:30
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presenters:
Brooke Gettig, Laraine Domenico & Carrie Weil
Location: SELPA
Conference Room
Target Audience:
Psychologists, Behavior Specialists, teachers, Speech Therapists
& Administrators interested in learning how to develop
PBIP as a BICM.
Cost: $25.
open to participants from CC SELPA only..
Download the flyer (above)
for additional information; register online
or call our Staff Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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Early Start Job Alike (Posted
7/19/11)
Date: May 1,
2012
More information and registration
will be posted at a later date.
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Writing
Measureable Goals from Present Levels of Performance and
Progress Reporting in SEIS (Updated
1/12/12)
How to coordinate writing measureable
IEP goals from Present Levels of Performance and documenting
the student's level of mastery of those goals on the Progress
Reports using the web-based Special Education Information
System (SEIS).
Date: May 2,
2012
Location: Brentwood
School District, District Office (repeat of 3/15)
Time: Presentation: 3:30 -
4:30 p.m., followed by Discussion with Question & Answer
session: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
There is no fee to attend this
workshop.
Presenters: Laraine Domenico
& Carrie Weil
The flyer will be posted soon;
register online or call our Staff
Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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Behavioral Approach to Language Assessment & Intervention
for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities
(Posted 12/15/11)
Day 1: March 2, 2012 "Early Learners
- Assessment & Intervention"
Day 2: May
7, 2012 "Intermediate Learners - Assessment & Intervention"
Presenter: Mark Sundberg, Ph.D.,
BCBA-D
This two-part workshop will cover the basic
elements of the applied behavior analysis/ verbal behavior
approach to language assessment and intervention for children
with autism or other types of developmental disabilities.
Day 1 (March 2, 2012) will focus on how to use the assessment
tool, "The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and
Placement Program (VB-MAPP)" to identify the language
needs of a child who is an early learner, that is, has very
few language skills and is (less than 50 words). Specific
intervention procedures will be presented that are designed
to establish the beginnings of successful communication.
Day 2 (May 7, 2012) will focus on using the VB-MAPP to identify
the language needs of a child who is an intermediate learner,
that is, has a vocabulary of 50 or more words. Specific
intervention procedures will be presented that are designed
for these more advanced learners. In addition, this session
will contain a follow-up question and answer period regarding
the participant's use of the VB-MAPP during the previous
two months. Additional topics discussed over the course
of the two-part workshop will include how to set up a classroom
for children with autism, data collection, behavior problems,
augmentative communication, inclusion, and peer interaction.
It is recommended that participants sign up for both parts
of the workshop, but they can be taken individually if a
participant is only interested in a certain level of language
assessment and intervention.
Download the flyer (above)
for additional information; register online
or call our Staff Development hotline at 925-827-0949 x15.
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There are no events scheduled for June at
this time. (Updated 7/19/11)
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Workshops
may reach capacity early or be canceled due to lack of registration.
Please
register early to guarantee your spot.
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Please
note: for all workshops requiring payment of a registration
fee, 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund
unless otherwise noted. Substitutions are welcome, please
call in advance.
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Parent Education and
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CARE
Parent Network
1340 Arnold Drive, Suite 115,
Martinez (925) 313-0999 or (800) 281-3023
CARE's workshops are funded through DDS, FACT and
private donations. CAREofARC@aol.com
CARE Parent Network offers various
support groups; to attend a support group, please
contact CARE Parent Network at 800-281-3023 or visit
their website for more information.
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CHADD
offers support group meetings for both
Adults with ADD and Parents of Children with ADD.
An ADD topic is covered followed by a group chat.
Meetings are free, open to the public and confidential.
To register or for further information, contact Dana
Hemmingsen at dana@addvantagecoaching.com or 925-362-4113
or Liz Culley at liz@addvantagecoaching.com or 925-648-4985
or visit their website for more information.
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ACCESSIBLE
&
ADAPTIVE
GARDENS
Garden
Tours, Tea
in the Garden
and Garden
Crafts are
available
at the Diablo
Valley College
on-campus
garden that
is cared for
by the Adaptive
Horticulture
students.
Off-site visits
are available
for those
unable to
visit the
campus.
For
questions
or further
information
contact
Karen Talbot,
instructor
at 925-376-1157
or email
at ktalbot@dvc.edu.
ADAPTIVE
HORTICULTURE
PROGRAM
Diablo
Valley
College,
Pleasant
Hill,
has
a
garden
on
the
DVC
campus
where
students
learn
all
aspects
of
plant
propagation
and
nursery
plant
care;
they
offer
training
in
landscape
maintenance,
greenhouse/nursery
skills,
basic
gardening
and
related
job
performance
skills.
The
purpose
of
the
class
is
to
meet
the
specific
needs
of
each
student
in
a
prevocational
and
vocational
training
setting.
The
class
meets
year
round.
For
questions
or
further
information
contact
Karen
Talbot,
instructor
at
925-376-1157
or
email
at
ktalbot@dvc.edu
or
Michael
Land-Moreland,
director
at
925-685-1230,
ext.
2443/2478
or
email
mlangmore@dvc.edu.
For
Diablo
Valley
College
admissions
assistance
call
925-685-1230
or
visit
their
website
at
www.dvc.edu.
ADULTS
WITH
DISABILITIES
CLASSES
The
Mt.
Diablo
Adult
Education
Program
offers
classes
for
adults
with
developmental
and/or
learning
disabilities,
limited
vision
and
acquired
brain
injury.
Classes
that
emphasize
community
living
skills,
readjustment
skills
after
injury,
leisure
time
skills,
physical
fitness
and
computer
education
may
be
offered.
Preregistration
is
required.
For
more
information
call
925-685-7340,
ext.
2741.
Mt.
Diablo
Adult
Education
also
offers
classes
at
a
variety
of
facilities
that
serve
adults
with
developmental,
emotional
and
physical
disabilities.
Classes
may
include:
Communication
skills,
Leisure
Time
skills,
Community
Living
skills,
Functional
Academics
and
Nutrition.
For
information,
contact
the
facility
directly.
For
Adults
with
Developmental
Disabilities
contact:
ALIVE:
925-825-0263;
CAP
Antioch:
925-706-1921;
CAP
Concord:
925-685-9742;
George
Miller
East:
925-646-5710.
For
Adults
with
Mental
Health
Needs
contact:
Phoenix
Center:
925-680-0222.
ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
Assistive
Technology is a
growing part of
special education.
This online program
is designed to prepare
educators, administrators
and special education
personnel for state
and federal mandates
in Assistive Technology.
California
State University
Dominguez Hills
and the Orange County
Office of Education
offer the first
online Certificate
program in the area
of Assistive Technology.
For
information go to
http://www.csudh.edu/at/
or contact Paul
Richard at Paul_richard@ocde.k12.ca.us.
CalSTAT
CalSTAT
is a project of
the California Dept.
of Education, Special
Education Division
located at the Napa
County Office of
Education to provide
families and professionals
with training, customized
technical assistance,
leadership and web-based
informational resources.
Visit
their website
for related training
information.
CONTRA
COSTA CRISIS CENTER
The Contra
Costa Crisis Center operates
five countywide programs
for youth and adults: 24-hour
crisis lines, grief counseling,
homeless services, youth
violence prevention and
211 information and referral.
Visit their website for
phone numbers and more information
on the services they provide:
http://www.crisis-center.org/index.html.
CRISIS
PREVENTION INSTITUTE (CPI)
TRAININGS
CPI is the
world's leading training
organization specializing
in the safe management of
disruptive and assaultive
behavior. Choose from 1-day
seminar, 2-day workshop
or 4-day instructor certification
programs. Contact Crisis
Prevention Institute, Inc.
for training program dates
and locations. On-site training
is also available. Call
800-558-8976 or visit their
website at www.crisisprevention.com
for more information.
DIAGNOSTIC
CENTER-NORTH PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS
The Diagnostic
Centers are recognized as
leaders in professional
development. Professional
development opportunities
are developed by the Diagnostic
Centers in response to local
and state identified needs.
Trainings are available
in a variety of formats,
including one-day workshops,
special projects (in-depth
assistance, including demonstration
teaching), web-based learning
opportunities and via video-conferencing.
The three Diagnostic Centers
disseminate a syllabus annually
describing training opportunities
available throughout their
region. Visit their website
at http://www.dcn-cde.ca.gov
for a list of training opportunities.
DON'T
LAUGH AT ME PROJECT
The Don't
Laugh at Me Project (DLAM)
is working to transform
schools, camps and other
youth organizations into
more compassionate, safe
and respectful environments
for children. Founded by
Peter Yarrow of the folk
group Peter, Paul & Mary,
the project disseminates
educational resources that
are designed to establish
a climate that reduces the
emotional and physical cruelty
some children inflict upon
each other by behaviors
such as ridicule, bullying
and - in extreme cases -
violence. Their web site
is: www.dontlaugh.org.
Video and curriculum materials
are available for age specific
groups free of charge.
Families
for Early
Autism Treatment
(FEAT)
FEAT is a nonprofit
organization dedicated
to providing world
class Education,
Advocacy, and Support
for the Northern
California Autism
Community. FEAT
sponsors many workshops,
conferences and
events throughout
the year. Visit
their website at
www.feat.org.
THE
FAMILY STRESS CENTER
The
Family Stress Center is a
community-based organization
serving Contra Costa County
with counseling, educational
programs, social services
and in-home support to strengthen
families and to treat and
prevent child abuse and neglect.
Parent education classes are
offered in community buildings
throughout the county.
They
offer individual, family and
child counseling, anger management
classes, post-adoption support
groups, parent education classes,
child safety program, respite
nursery and much more.
To become a Fast
ForWord provider
or attend a free
parent workshop
visit their website
at www.ScientificLearning.com
or call toll-free
at 888-665-9707.
LIMITED
EXAMINATION
& APPOINTMENT
PROGRAM
(LEAP)-AN
EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM
FOR QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUALS
WITH A DISABILITY
LEAP
is a state
of California
employment
program
for individuals
with a disability.
For more
information
on LEAP,
pamphlets
are available
for download
at the website
of the State
Personnel
Board at
www.spb.ca.gov
or Department
of Rehabilitation
website
at www.rehab.cahwnet.gov
and through
the Employment
Development
Department
website
at www.edd.ca.gov.
MIND
INSTITUTE DISTINGUISHED LECTURER
SERIES
The MIND Institute's
Distinguished Lecturer Series features
nationally known researchers in
autism. The workshops are held on
the 2nd Wednesday of each month,
November - June in Sacramento. All
workshops are free and open to the
public. Visit their website to download
a flyer at www.mindinstitute.org,
click on "Events", "Distinguished
Lecturer Series", or call the
MIND Institute at 916-703-0285.
PLEASANT
HILL-SPECIAL RECREATION
PROGRAM
The
city of Pleasant Hill in partnership
with the cities of Concord
and Walnut Creek offers Special
Recreation dances at several
times throughout the year.
"Back to School",
"Halloween", Harvest"
and Holiday" are a few
of the themes this year. For
additional information on
leisure and recreational activities
designed specifically for
the developmentally disabled
call Tina Young at 925-676-5200.
Other Bay
Area cities have programs
and activities for individuals
with special needs and their
families. Contact your city
offices to see what they
offer.
PROFESSIONAL
ASSAULT CRISIS TRAINING
(PRO-ACT)
Formerly
the Professional Assault
Response Training (PART),
it has been renamed, revised
and and improved. The Pro-ACTprogram
was designed to provide
professionals with the opportunity
to develop necessary understanding
and skills to avoid or reduce
the need for restraint.
Pro-ACT principles focus
on maintaining the safety
and dignity of the client,
while keeping staff safe.
The ultimate goal is to
help clients learn alternative
methods for meeting their
needs and developing internal
self-control. The principles
used in Professional Assault
Crisis Training have been
in continuous development
since 1968. These principles
are research based and have
proven effective for over
30 years. The latest revisions,
new name, and new choices
of certification options
reflect our long-standing
emphasis on avoidance in
the use of restraint.
Contact
PRO-ACT for information
and training dates at 949-498-3529
or visit their website at
www.parttraining.com/.
PROMOTING
LEARNING THROUGH ACTIVE
INTERACTION: COMMUNICATION
STRATEGIES FOR INFANTS WHO
HAVE MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
Online distance
education course designed
for service providers who
are working directly with
infants (birth to 30 months)
who have multiple disabilities.
- This
training is supported
by awards to California
State University, Northridge
from the US Department
of Education in collaboration
with the California Early
Intervention Technical
Assistance Network (CEITAN)
and California School
for the Blind, Fremont.
- Materials
and 3 units of semester
credit are provided at
no cost to participants.
- Visit
their website at www.csun.edu
for course information
and application.
SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR TEACHER TRAINING
Scholarships
for Teacher Training
for educators interested
in learning multi-sensory
structured language
approaches for the
teaching of reading,
writing and spelling.
Teacher
training sites are
available in various
locations all over
Northern California.
For
more information
contact Mia Callahan
Russell at 925-934-5008
or via email at
miacal3@attbi.com.
SOUTH BAY
AUTISM SERVICES
Schedule
of trainings is available.
To apply for one or more
trainings contact William
O'Connell at 408-286-9341
or e-mail to wocdoc@jps.net.
SPECIAL
EDUCATION INTERN PROGRAM
West Contra Costa
School Unified District Special
Education Department in partnership
with Sonoma State University is
presenting a program for special
education professional preparation.
Contact Dr. Steven
Cederborg at 510-741-2873 for more
information.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
STAFF TRAINING
Mt. Diablo Adult Education
is offering free classes designed especially
for new, substitute and regular special
education staff. Classes are open to all
who are interested. Contact Mt. Diablo Adult
Education Department for more information
at 925-685-7340, ext. 2731.
TRANSITION AND
FUTURE PLANNING WORKSHOPS
Free workshops on
various transition and future planning topics for
families of children with disabilities.
Presented by Stephen W. Dale and
Associates, Attorneys & Counselors at Law, Walnut
Creek, CA.
Call 925-280-0172 or visit their website at www.achievingindependence.com.
WALNUT
CREEK-SPECIALIZED RECREATION PROGRAM
The
city of Walnut Creek offers a wide
variety of activities and events for
disabled persons age 16 and above.
You do not need to be a resident
of Walnut Creek to participate.
Some
of the activities offered: Karate,
Bowling, Dances, Dinner Club and Saturday
trips to major league baseball games,
theme parks, plays, movies and more.
For
questions or further information call
Preston Jones at 925-256-3531.
Other Bay Area cities
have programs and activities for
individuals with special needs and
their families. Contact your city
offices to see what they offer.
WCCUSD
WORKABILITY I & TRANSITION PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM
West Contra
Costa School Unified District Special Education
Department in partnership with WorkAbility
I, School to Career and Department of Rehabilitation
offers an array of services for special education
students ages 14-22. The programs are designed
to promote career awareness and exploration,
job shadowing, paid and non-paid work experience,
support, guidance and employment assistance.
Special Education
teachers may complete and submit an application
for student services to the Employment Specialist
at your school site.
Contact WorkAbility I/TPP
Coordinator at 510-307-5340 for more information.
YOUTH
GROUP FOR ANOREXIC/BULIMIC/OVEREATERS
- Sponsored by Overeaters Anonymous.
- When: Sundays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m.
- Where: Unity Church 1871 Geary
Road, Room 4, Walnut Creek, CA.
- For more information contact:
Cheryl M.: 925-685-4580 or Sandy P.: 925-687-9305
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ANNUAL TRANSITION CONFERENCE
- Sponsored by Contra Costa County Transition
Task Force; CCCOE; CCSELPA; DDC of Contra Costa; MDUSD,
SRVUSD, WCCUSD & RCEB
- The 2012 Conference has been canceled.
- Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill
- For more information call 925-691-2425.
TRANSITION FAIR
- Friday, October 28, 2011 for Developmentally
Disabled students will be held at Willow Creek Center,
Concord. More information will be posted as it is
available.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
- Sponsored by the Pittsburg Unified
School District/Pittsburg Adult Education Center.
- Courses are offered for visually impaired,
developmentally, mentally and/or vocationally disabled
adults in the areas of physical fitness, leisure time
skills, music appreciation, nutrition, work improvement,
job preparation, independent living and basic academic
skills.
- Call 473-4460 for registration information
or visit their website at www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us/paec.
Click here http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/coe/schools.html
to view school district
websites in Contra Costa County.
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You can visit the websites of the other
SELPAs in Contra Costa County for training opportunities:
Mt Diablo: http://www.mdusd.k12.ca.us
San Ramon: http://www.srvusd.k12.ca.us
West Contra Costa: http://www.wccusd.k12.ca.us
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