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Professional Development Opportunities

Professional Development Flyer (updated)


Download our Professional Development Flyer for a list of all currently offered live and on-demand trainings.

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October 19, 2023

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PT

Online

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Technology to Support Reading on Chromebooks

Many factors can impact a student’s ability to comprehend grade-level reading material. The Google Chrome browser makes it easy to provide reading support for all students. Participants will explore tools available within Google Chrome that can help to remove barriers to reading.


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October 24, 2023

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT

In-person

North County Regional Education Center

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Ensuring Successful Transition to Adulthood for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

This training will focus on facilitating successful movement from school to post-secondary activities (e.g., integrated employment if applicable, independent living, and community participation) for students with moderate to severe disabilities.

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October 25, 2023

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PT

Online

Flyer

Technology to Support Writing on Chromebooks

There are many factors that can impact a student’s ability to complete writing tasks. The Google Chrome browser makes it easy to provide writing support for all students. Participants will explore tools available within Google Chrome that can help to remove barriers to writing.

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October 26, 2023

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PT

In-person

North County Regional Education Center

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Special Education Boot Camp for Administrators: Topic 2 - Developing and Implementing Legally Compliant IEPs

Learn about documenting progress, present levels, goals, supplemental aids and services, placement and services, and responding to parent requests in an IEP meeting.

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November 1 & 2, 2023

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. PT

In-person

North County Regional Education Center

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CE: SLPs, LEPs, NBITS, BCBAs


PECS Level 1 Training

This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach educational and caregiver teams the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System®, an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior.


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November 8, 2023

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT

Online

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Professional Learning Community for Teachers of Students with Moderate to Extensive Needs

Foster collaborative learning among colleagues within your work environment or field. NCCSE gives you this opportunity and encourages you to take time out of your busy schedule to meet with other special education professionals from your community of practice. You will have time to collaborate, problem-solve, and encourage one another. You'll be sure to leave with new ideas to implement in your program.

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November 9, 2023

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT

Online

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CE: SLPs

Upstream Thinking: The SLP/SLPA Impact On Early Identification and Intervention of Dyslexia

In this session, participants will explore the vital roles SLPs/SLPAs can have in early identification and intervention of dyslexia and how we can implement an upstream thinking approach. We will also discuss how to adapt our current speech/language interventions to support our at-risk students.

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November 13, 2023

December 11th, 2023

January 22, 2024

February 26th, 2024

March 25th, 2024

12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT

Online

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Deadline to register for all 5: November 8, 2023



Limited to 70 participants


Replays available 30 days after the training.


CE: SLPs, LEPs

5 Live Trainings for Special Education Service Providers

Writing Parent-Friendly Reports

November 13th, 2023


Learn the art of writing parent-friendly reports that bridge the communication gap between educators and parents. During the training, participants will review techniques to convey student evaluation results clearly, concisely, and easily understandable.


Responding to Evaluation Requests for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia

December 11th, 2023


Considerations for "Requiring Special Education"

January 22, 2024


Explaining Evaluation Results Succinctly

February 26th, 2024


Evaluating Executive Functioning Skills

March 25th, 2024



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November 15, 2023

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PT

Online

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Technology to Support Reading and Writing on iPads

Learn how to support students struggling with reading and writing without buying expensive apps. Participants will learn how to use the new and improved accessibility tools of an iPad to support students with barriers to completing reading and written tasks.  

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November 15, 2023

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT

In person

North County Regional Education Center


CE: SLPs, NBITS approved

Evidence-Based Practice: Social Skills Training

Social skills training (SST) refers to any adult-directed instruction in which social skills are targeted for improvement. 

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November 15, 2023

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT

In person

North County Regional Education Center

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CE: SLPs, LEPs


Make a Play: Promoting Social Emotional, Communication, and Cognitive Development through Play 

Through this training, participants will gain an understanding of the stages of object and social play and recognize the impact of play deficits. Participants will be exposed to evidence-based practices which highlight play as the key context to enrich the early childhood learning environment and support the developmental progress of students. 

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On-demand sessions

View at your time and your pace.

View the rest of our professional development calendar at www.nccse.org/pd


Call 760-307-1567 or email fvasquez@sdcoe.net for PD questions.

The North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) is a dynamic, regional, collaborative special education local planning area whose purpose is to support local school districts as they provide for the needs of special education students. Learn more about NCCSE at www.nccse.org