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 (CPD) 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
Available Dates
2025-26 coming soon!
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
DATES PENDING
All sessions are virtual.
MUST attend all dates.
Please contact niselpa@sdcoe.net if you are interested.
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
DATES PENDING
All sessions are virtual.
MUST attend all dates.
Please contact niselpa@sdcoe.net if you are interested.
online training opportunities
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
Communication Severity Scales ©
This course is designed to address the following areas: Ever-growing caseloads; individualized determination of therapy services; concerns with students missing classroom instruction; consistent identification of students who have a significant speech/language disability; English Language Learners; and NOW INCLUDING additional data on Pragmatics and Complex Communication needs.
Online Canvas Course
4-hrs CPD Credits for SLPs
S-9 Dynamic Duo! Terrific Trio! Effectively Teaming with Paraeducators to Support Students
This webinar is designed for teachers and paraeducators to complete together, allowing the team to discuss and explore their individual roles, develop clear understanding of responsibilities, and begin to develop frameworks for effective teacher, paraeducator, and student relationships.
Presented by
Margot Johnson, M.A., BCBA, PENT Administrator
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
1 Hour, On-demand Webinar
Registration Link for Effectively teaming with paraeducators to support students
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A-1 Evidence-Based Practices on Autism Spectrum Disorders for Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN)
This training will provide the history on the identification of theEBPs for ASD and support the understanding and use of EBPs on ASD for students with mild to moderate support needs.
Presented by
Martin Miramontes, M.A., BCBA, PENT Director
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
2.5 Hours, On-demand Webinar
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A-2 Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Moderate-Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder
This training will provide information on several EBPs (such as Antecedent Based Interventions (ABI), Reinforcement, Prompting, Visual Supports, and Functional Communication Training (FCT), a general overview of how to match an intervention to meet the needs of a student with moderate/severe disabilities and ASD.
Presented by
Margo Johnson, M.A., BCBA, PENT Administrator
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
2.75 Hours, On-demand Webinar
A-4 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): What Every Paraeducator Should Know
An overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and practical information paraeducators can use for effective teaching.Strategies and behavior supports will be discussed and include visual pacing and closure systems, schedules, prompting hierarchies, and reinforcement principles.
Presented by
Scott Gutentag, Ph.D., LEP, NCSP, School Psychologist
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
2.25 Hours, On-demand Webinar
Registration Link for A 4 autism spectrum disorder what every paraeducator should know
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R-2 Reading Between the Lines
This training will focus on best practices in working with students who have been identified with reading difficulties or are suspected of having dyslexia.
Presented by
Andrea Abrishami, M.A., Education Specialist
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
1 Hour, On-demand Webinar
R-11 Multisensory Math! What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Participants will learn the Piaget’s developmental stages in regards to mathematics and the importance of a multisensory approach. Participants will learn the components of multisensory instruction and how to apply them to basic math facts instruction.
Presented by
Heather Barakat, Ed.D., BCASE, Education Specialist
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
1.5 Hours, On-demand Webinar
S-7 Selective Mutism: Assessment and Intervention
This introductory training focuses on the key characteristics and diagnostic criteria and includes an overview of intervention strategies. A collaborative approach that best supports a child with this diagnosis will be discussed, as well as the potential role of the speech‐ language pathologist in assessment and treatment.
Presented by
Mojgan Moshtael, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education
1 Hour, On-demand Webinar
Registration Link for S 7 selective mustism assessment and intervention
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OUTSIDE PARTNER Opportunities
Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP)
4th ANNUAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
PUMP IT UP!
ELEVATING VOICES AND BELONGING
This year, the SIP Team is spreading the vibe by centering the voices and experiences of the disability community, ensuring decisions are being made with—and not for—individuals with disabilities. “Nothing about us, without us!”
Featured Keynote Presenters
Dr. Erik Carter, Dr. Niki Elliott, Collette Divitto, Dan & Sam Habib
Special Guests: DJ B Diamond and Sofia Sanchez
May 8 and 9, 2025
This event is FREE of charge and ALL are welcome to attend!