Professional Development
The North Inland SELPA program offerings are diverse, from educating administrators, district staff, as well as parents. We are committed to having a program of trainings that meets the unique needs and concerns of our member districts and parents.
We are an approved Continuing Professional Development Provider for the State of California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Attendance Certifications will be provided to participants once the workshop has been completed in its entirety and all the Continuing Professional Development requirements have been met.
Below you will find our Professional Development Opportunities for our in-person and virtual workshops, our on-demand webinars, and others opportunities with our outside partners.
Professional Development Opportunities
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NCI)
The emphasis of this training is on verbal intervention strategies and how to defuse behavior before it becomes a crisis. This course is a blended learning model in which participants complete both an online and a classroom portion.
Presented by
North Inland SELPA
CPI Team
This course is for NISER member districts only
Multiple dates offered
(Please select one ONLY)
AAC Tier 2
Implementation
Designed to build the knowledge and skills of SLPs who can guide individual student teams in selecting appropriate tools and strategies for students with complex communication needs.
Presented by
North Inland SELPA
AAC Leads
Oct. 26, 2023
Nov. 9, 2023
Dec. 7, 2023
Jan. 11 and 25, 2024
Feb. 8 and 29, 2024
March 14, 2024
All sessions are virtual.
12 to 3 p.m.
MUST attend all dates.
Accessible Curriculum for All (ACA)
ACA trainings are designed to empower teachers to leverage digital tools and assistive technologies as they support students in more universally designed environments.
Presented by
Open Access AT Leads
UDL/AT Immersion
Oct. 16, 23, and 30, 2023
Digital Tools and AT
Dec. 4 and 11, 2023
Jan. 22 and 29, 2024
Intro to SAP/Quality AT
March 4 and 11, 2024
All sessions are virtual.
12 to 3 p.m.
MUST attend all dates.
S-5 Make a Play: Promoting Social Emotional, Communication, and Cognitive Development through Play
Play is more than interacting with classmates and manipulating materials. It is a Purposeful Learning Activity for Young Children. Play—both functional and symbolic—provides children with opportunities.
Presented by
Allease Glamore, M.S., School Psychologist
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
March 12, 2024
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Keys to Successful IEPs
This course is designed to assist you with learning the basics (and beyond).
Developed collaboratively by
East County SELPA
NCCSE SELPA
North Inland SELPA
South County SELPA
Tech-Eze, Inc.
This registration link is for NISER member districts only
B-1 A Guide for Paraeducators: Developmentally Appropriate Supports for Students with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors
This workshop will explain how developmentally-appropriate supports and strategies can help increase positive engagement in students.
Presented by
Scott Gutentag, Ph.D., LEP, NCSP, School Psychologist
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
1.75 Hour Webinar
B-3 The First Fron(tier)!: An Overview of Tier 1 Positive Behavior Supports for ALL Students
Receive an overview of how a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework is used to support the majority of students’ behavioral needs.
Presented by
Martin Miramontes, M.A., BCBA, PENT Director
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
1.5 Hour Webinar
M-6 The Trauma-Informed School
Student emotional-behavioral disorders are on the rise at increasingly alarming rates.
Learn the impact of trauma on students, learn psychological “first-aid” methods, learn stress-reduction methods, and learn skill-based Cognitive Behavioral Interventions.
Presented by
Tim Halphide, M.A., L.M.F.T., School Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
2 Hour Webinar
R-10 Establishing Predictable Routines to Support Skill Acquisition and Independence
General overview of how instruction within the context of predictable routines can increase students' skill acquisition and independence across school and community settings.
Presented by
Jill Martinez, M.A., Education Specialist
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
1 Hour Webinar
S-7 Navigating Through the Day One Step at a Time
This brief training goes over a sample of effective tools to help students navigate through their day.
Participants will become familiar with benefits of structure, importance of executive functioning, ways to help students build independence, motivation, and goal directed behavior.
Presented by
Scott Gutentag, Ph.D., LEP, NCSP, School Psychologist
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
1 Hour Webinar
OUTSIDE PARTNER Opportunities
Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP)
ZOOMING AHEAD ON INCLUSIVE PRACTICESS
Join us on our collective journey as we zoom out and zoom in on Inclusive Leadership Practices with district and school leaders.
Brought to you by
Supporting Inclusive Practices
Ventura County Office of Ed
Ventura County SELPA
East Valley SELPA
VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES
All sessions are 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 13, 2023
Dec. 18, 2023
March 18, 2024
March 25, 2024
Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP)
ACCELERATING STUDENT LEARNING: NAVIGATING TOWARD TRUE CO-TEACHING PRACTICES
Expert Guidance: Learn from the experience of experts on co-teaching, who will offer practical strategies to enhance your program and instructional practices.
Improved Student Outcomes: Discover how to co-teach effectively to improve outcomes for all students, including those with extensive support needs.
Proven Systems: Explore systems and tools that support co-teaching, making collaboration between educators seamless and efficient.
Brought to you by
Supporting Inclusive Practices
Three-part FREE Virtual series!
Work smarter, not harder!
All sessions are 3 to 4:30 p.m
Jan. 30, 2024
Feb. 13, 2024
Feb. 20, 2024
Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP)
ACCELERATE TO EQUITY THROUGH AN INCLUSIVE MASTER SCHEDULE
Mapping Out the Journey and Avoiding Hazards
Are you mapping routes to make your master schedule more inclusive for all learners?
Are you trying to pack more inclusive practices into a complicated master schedule?
Brought to you by
Supporting Inclusive Practices
Two FREE virtual workshops will be offered for Elementary and Secondary School Leaders!
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 (Elementary)
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Registration Link
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 (Secondary)
3:30 to 5 p.m.Registration Link
Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP)
DRIVING INCLUSION FORWARD: Shifting Beliefs into Action
3rd Annual Inclusion Conference
Cultivating a Strong Foundation from Birth to Adulthood
The conference will be a merging of visionary minds, featuring esteemed presenters firmly seated in the driver's position, steering us toward innovative inclusion strategies through their expertise and insights.
Brought to you by
Supporting Inclusive Practices
El Dorado County Office of Ed
CA Dept. of Education
Riverside County Office Ed
May 9-10, 2024
9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
FREE WORKSHOP: Keeping Your Students Safe On The Job
Learn how to teach 21st Century health and safety critical thinking skills using fun, participatory activities, with the Youth @ Work: Talking Safety curriculum available from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Presented by
CDE, UC Berkeley's Labor Occupational Health Program, and the College and Career Readiness/Tulare County Office of Education
Hosted by
Julian Union High School District
(See flyer for location details)
Nov. 9, 2023
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.