This training session will provide you with an overview of how the system works.  You will learn how to log onto the system,  request for substitute employees, assign a substitute to an assignment(s),track and manage substitute employees and much much more!

This training session will provide participants with an overview of how AESOP system works.  Participants will learn how to log onto the system, request for substitute and limited term employees, assign a substitute to an assignment(s),track and manage substitute employees and much much more!

Organization and comparison to CA standards, changes made to ensure that CA standards remain rigorous, using standards to scaffold or extend learning, and building capacity with a timeline to assure implementation of the new standards.

This is the second day of the initial training for ERIA Cohort 3 (middle and high schools).  The training will be held at the San Diego County Office of Education in Room 306. Dr. Kevin Feldman will be the presenter of the day.  You are highly encouraged to bring your administration along with your team to this training.   Each team member attending the training will need to register within the online registration system.  

Sandy Gonnerman read California Young Reader Medal Book to students via the closed circuit television system.

This event is full and registration is closed. Professional Learning Communities or Dimensions of CLASS: Quality of Feedback Characteristics of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Shared knowledge among colleagues Reflective process where both individual and community growth is achieved Encouragement of experimentation as an opportunity to learn Solutions actively sought, openness to new ideas Questioning of the status quo, leading to an ongoing quest for improvement and professional learning Learn how to use the CLASS lens for observing teacher and child interactions. Discussions will be based on peer group. Meets Goals for PLC on CLASS Pathway Register for Instructional Learning Format, January 25, 2012 http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56455 Register for Concept Development, March 21, 2012 http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56642 This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless ) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for you cooperation!

A professional learning community (PLC) is a learning opportunity to foster collaborative learning among colleagues within a particular 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 professional learning community. You will have time to collaborate, problem solve, and encourage one another. Following lunch and networking, a topic of interest will be presented and discussed. You'll be sure to leave with new ideas to implement in your program. Topic for February 29, 2012: Transition to Kindergarten. What are the various ways districts are sharing information with parents about the change in placement? The attendees are invited to bring examples of how their district does this and the information will be shared.

This component provides participants with the necessary skills and sample curriculum that enables them to conduct the short intervention courses for identified students regarding issues such as alcohol, tobacco and other drug cessation, eating disorders, violence, sexual harassment, suicide prevention, relapse prevention and other skills that enable students to cope with various issues that impact learning as well as to change negative or destructive behaviors, improve student attendance and academic achievement.

Supporting English Language Learners (SELLASP) Through After School Programs Pilot Team   Come and participate as an essential component for the success of this groundbreaking opportunity to positively impact the lives of children:   v  Opportunity to participate in the “pilot training” with experts in the field of English Language Learners for this statewide project v  Opportunity to learn new strategies, techniques, content area ideas and activities to use in your after school program for English Learners v  Opportunity to provide your valuable feedback and ideas to the experts in the field after participating in this pilot training     Module 1 – Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:00 am – Noon (Location for Modules 1-3) South County Regional Education Center 800 National City Blvd. National City, CA  91950 Room:  Com Labs 2&4   Module 2 – Wednesday, March 14, 2012 8:00 am – Noon South County Regional Education Center Room:  Com Labs 1&3   Module 3 – Wednesday, April 18, 2012 8:00 am – Noon South County Regional Education Center Room:  Com Labs 2&4   Module 4 – Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:00 am – Noon San Diego County Office of Education 6401 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA  92111 Room:  306   Please register TWO team members for your site.   Contact Helen Gonzales, SELLASP Project Coordinator at 619-682-5260/e-mail: hgonzales@sdcoe.net or Darcy O’Keefe, RTAC Region 9 Program Analyst at 619-718-67878/e-mail: dokeefe@sdcoe.net

VAPA Standards 101 provides an exciting overview of the Framework and Content Standards for the State of California. Ron Jessee leads the participants in a humorous and information filled journey that includes networking opportunities and hands on activities. The workshop is interactive and filled with great resources. Each participant will receive a copy of the California Framework and Content Standards document. VAPA Standards 101 is a "must take" for all arts teachers as well as classroom generalsits.

Focus of this workshop will be on identifying ways to pinpoint the specific skills a student with severe and profound disabilities need and then figuring out how to measure it and change it from year to year. Teachers who work with students with severe and profound disabilities have trouble identifying the “what” a student can do when developing standards based IEP. Then teachers don’t really know how to measure it or make changes to the goal if it is not met. This workshop will help participants develop more specific IEP goals that are not only based on standards but focus in on teaching standards based grade level content at the functioning level of student with functional skills embedded in the instruction.

Module 3 - Content and Focus (3 days of institute and 20 hours of Follow-up Practicum) • Use school management technology to analyze and monitor pupil performance • Use technology applications that add efficiency and effectiveness to teaching, learning professional development, and school management

This live demonstration will cover such topics as how to interact with the Aesop System via phone and the internet, how to search for and accept substitute and limited term assignments, how to manage your schedule and much much more!

Organization and comparison to CA standards, changes made to ensure that CA standards remain rigorous, using standards to scaffold or extend learning, and building capacity with a timeline to assure implementation of the new standards.

This event is full and registration is closed.          Inclusion Profession Learning Communities for the CLASS Instructional Support Domain Characteristics of a Professional Learning Community (PLC)  Shared knowledge among colleagues on inclusive practice Reflective process where both individual and community growth is achieved Encouragement of experimentation as an opportunity to learn Solutions actively sought, openness to new ideas Questioning of the status quo, leading to an ongoing quest for improvement and professional learning This workshop is offered on multiple dates - Choose 1 or more: February 14, 2012 at SDCOE. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56142 February 28, 2012 at SDCOE. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56143 March 1, 2012 at NCREC. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56144 March 15, 2012 at NCREC. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56145 March 29, 2012 at NCREC. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56147 This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless ) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for you cooperation!

A professional learning community (PLC) is a learning opportunity to foster collaborative learning among colleagues within a particular 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 professional learning community. You will have time to collaborate, problem solve, and encourage one another. Following lunch and networking, a topic of interest will be presented and discussed. You'll be sure to leave with new ideas to implement in your program.

A professional learning community (PLC) is a learning opportunity to foster collaborative learning among colleagues within a particular 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 professional learning community. You will have time to collaborate, problem solve, and encourage one another. Following lunch and networking, a topic of interest will be presented and discussed. You'll be sure to leave with new ideas to implement in your program.

This component provides participants with the necessary skills and sample curriculum that enables them to conduct the short intervention courses for identified students regarding issues such as alcohol, tobacco and other drug cessation, eating disorders, violence, sexual harassment, suicide prevention, relapse prevention and other skills that enable students to cope with various issues that impact learning as well as to change negative or destructive behaviors, improve student attendance and academic achievement.

SNOR is a five day crash course in school nursing for new school nurses and a review/update for those with more experience.

  Presenter:  Vanessa Patterson, M.A., B.C.B.A.,                          Educational Specialist                         Diagnostic Center of Southern California Description: This training will provide functional information on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and discusses the environmental supports, evidence-based instructional strageties, and effective interventions to use with students with ASD.  The content covered will be most applicable for school personnel working with moderate-severe students on the spectrum.  Outcomes:  Participants will: 1.  Understand the core deficits related to the disorder. 2. Use a developmental perspective to identify student's learning profiles. 3. Become aware of the recommended environmental supports and evidence-based strategies for students with ASD. 4. Become aware of the various ABA interventions and state resources for students with ASD.

Presented by Scott Gutentag, Ph.D., LEP, NCSP, School Psychologist California Diagnostic Center, Southern California Provides an introduction to conducting a functional assessment to determine the meaning of challenging behavior in students with developmental disabilities.

You will learn: How and why our districts are migrating to Google Apps for Education    How you can easily create and share your docs with each other and your district clients How to organize your docs in Google Apps for Education Productivity Suite How to create presentations, diagrams, graphics, etc., on Google Apps If you currently have a Google Account with your SDCOE.net email this will impact your account. We encourage ALL LRET staff to attend.     BYOL (bring your own laptop)

A professional learning community (PLC) is a learning opportunity to foster collaborative learning among colleagues within a particular 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 professional learning community. You will have time to collaborate, problem solve, and encourage one another. Following lunch and networking, a topic of interest will be presented and discussed. You'll be sure to leave with new ideas to implement in your program.

Anthony Muhammad, PhD, is a much sought-after education consultant. A practitioner for nearly 20 years, he has served as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, and principal, and as a high school principal. His tenure as a practitioner has earned him several awards as both a teacher and a principal. Dr. Muhammad’s most notable accomplishment came as principal of Levey Middle School in Southfield, Michigan, a National School of Excellence, where student proficiency on state assessments more than doubled in five years. Dr. Muhammad and the staff at Levey used the Professional Learning Communities at Work™ model of school improvement, and they have been recognized in several videos and articles as a model high-performing PLC.

All teachers of American history are invited to join us for a full day of learning. Come and reconnect with your colleagues, receive classroom-ready lessons and strategies, and learn more about program opportunities.  This conference has been designed for 5th, 8th and 11th grade teachers, however, elementary teachers, administrators, community members and history enthusiasts are welcome to register and attend!

The role of support staff is both challenging and critical in County Offices of Education.  The focus of this 3-day session of intensive training is to provide the skills and insights that will allow participants to be even more effective and elegant in negotiating between multiple programs and people.  Participants will learn about leadership and system models, along with the critical communication skills necessary to navigate in complex organizations.

English Language Learners 3-Part Training Series Friday, November 18, 2011 English Language Learners 101   Friday, January 27, 2012 English Language Learners 102   Friday, March 23, 2012 English Language Learners 103   8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Sign-In & Networking   9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Training   Location La Mesa-Spring Valley District Office 4750 Date Avenue Staff Development Room La Mesa, CA  91942   COST: FREE for Region 9 After School Programs   Please Note: Priority Registration for those from La Mesa, Cajon Valley, Mountain Empire, and Lemon Grove       

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Module 3 - Content and Focus (3 days of institute and 20 hours of Follow-up Practicum) • Use school management technology to analyze and monitor pupil performance • Use technology applications that add efficiency and effectiveness to teaching, learning professional development, and school management

Are you curious about what “alignment” really means in after school programs? Learn about what alignment is and how it can lead to improvement in school culture, enrichment, and academics. Discover how alignment can help you develop a more meaningful program for students and walk away ready to implement strategies that will have your programs more aligned with the school day today! Please note: Photographs, video, film, and audio tapes may be taken during this event. All rights in connection with your participation in the training, workshop, television, video, film, Web-based derivative, or audiotape series and any derivative work of this project, including but not limited to rights to publicity, copyrights, and/or intellectual property rights, are hereby granted, worldwide and in perpetuity, to the County Board of Education and the San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, California, and its designees. By registering for this workshop/training/event, you hereby waive the right to any fees, compensation, or control of the aforementioned programs now or in the future and grant full permission of the use of your name, likeness, performance, or voice and biography in the program which may be displayed, reproduced, performed, exhibited, and transmitted by all means and media, both known and unknown throughout the universe. 

HealthLine of YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE presents ECERS Training on Subscale I and II Join us for a training on Subscale I and II of the ECERS.  We'll discuss details of Space and Furnishings along with Personal Care Routines.  You can apply the tips you learn about health and safety to your site and increase the score of your external review. Please note: Your PFA Staff ID Number and Access Code are required for registration.  Contact your Site Supervisor or your SDCPFA Professional Development Coach for assistance. Registration step-by-step instructions can be found at: http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a special accommodation to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. This is a tobacco-free facility and all tobacco (smoked or smokeless) is prohibited at all times.   Thank you for your cooperation!

The goal of this comprehensive program is to develop the skills needed to design, implement and sustain strategic initiatives in schools in order to improve achievement for all students. Facilitation Skills for Chaotic Times focuses on three interconnected areas of study - Leadership, Systems and Facilitation Process Skills.

The goal of this comprehensive program is to develop the skills needed to design, implement and sustain strategic initiatives in schools in order to improve achievement for all students. Facilitation Skills for Chaotic Times focuses on three interconnected areas of study - Leadership, Systems and Facilitation Process Skills.

Learn how to use primary sources in the classroom! Explore the Library's curriculum developed just for teachers! The Library of Congress houses a treasure trove of primary source materials to engage young learners in historical inquiry and historical thinking. This 2-day workshop for K-6 teachers will guide participants through the process of finding and utilizing these unique resources. Participating teachers will receive: Standards-aligned curriculum and resources Dinner a $50 gift card

            A PAS Workshops for Site Supervisors                    Staff Meetings That Inspire! Explore resources to make your staff meetings fun and functional, inspirational and informational, and engaging and educational. Meets Goals for PAS Subscale: Human Resources Development This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for your cooperation!

SDCPFA PAS Workshops for Site Supervisors: Understanding and Creating Systems for Documentation Learn time management strategies Explore ideas and documentation with other Site Supervisors Network with peers about challenges and successes This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless ) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for you cooperation!

Is there a green job in your students' future?  New technologies using renewable resources must be developed to take the place of fossil fuels. Students and their families can learn the benefits of conserving energy and how energy efficiency can Save Energy, Save Money, and Save the Planet. "Energy and You" is an Energy Efficiency Education program, aligned with the California Science Content Standards.  This professional development will provide teachers with the curriculum (five interactive 50 minute lessons and materials) needed to bring "Energy and You" into the classroom.

Is there a green job in your students' future?  New technologies using renewable resources must be developed to take the place of fossil fuels. Students and their families can learn the benefits of conserving energy and how energy efficiency can Save Energy, Save Money, and Save the Planet. "Energy and You" is an Energy Efficiency Education program, aligned with the California Science Content Standards.  This professional development will provide teachers with the curriculum (five interactive 50 minute lessons and materials) needed to bring "Energy and You" into the classroom.

Is there a green job in your students' future?  New technologies using renewable resources must be developed to take the place of fossil fuels. Students and their families can learn the benefits of conserving energy and how energy efficiency can Save Energy, Save Money, and Save the Planet. "Energy and You" is an Energy Efficiency Education program, aligned with the California Science Content Standards.  This professional development will provide teachers with the curriculum (five interactive 50 minute lessons and materials) needed to bring "Energy and You" into the classroom.

Is there a green job in your students' future?  New technologies using renewable resources must be developed to take the place of fossil fuels. Students and their families can learn the benefits of conserving energy and how energy efficiency can Save Energy, Save Money, and Save the Planet. "Energy and You" is an Energy Efficiency Education program, aligned with the California Science Content Standards.  This professional development will provide teachers with the curriculum (five interactive 50 minute lessons and materials) needed to bring "Energy and You" into the classroom.

Leadership and Management for Instructional Improvement

We are pleased to announce that the San Diego County Office of Education is using an automated service that greatly simplifies and streamlines the process of requesting and finding substitutes. This service is called Aesop.As an introduction to the system, we invite you to participate in the Campus User Training. At the training you will receive an overview of how the system works, learn how to request for substitute employees, assign a substitute to an assignment(s),track and manage substitute employees and much much more!

We are pleased to announce that the San Diego County Office of Education is using an automated service that greatly simplifies and streamlines the process of requesting and finding substitutes. This service is called Aesop.As an introduction to the system, we invite you to participate in the Campus User Training. At the training you will receive an overview of how the system works, learn how to request for substitute employees, assign a substitute to an assignment(s),track and manage substitute employees and much much more!

Are you curious about what “alignment” really means in after school programs? Learn about what alignment is and how it can lead to improvement in school culture, enrichment, and academics. Discover how alignment can help you develop a more meaningful program for students and walk away ready to implement strategies that will have your programs more aligned with the school day today! Please note: Photographs, video, film, and audio tapes may be taken during this event. All rights in connection with your participation in the training, workshop, television, video, film, Web-based derivative, or audiotape series and any derivative work of this project, including but not limited to rights to publicity, copyrights, and/or intellectual property rights, are hereby granted, worldwide and in perpetuity, to the County Board of Education and the San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, California, and its designees. By registering for this workshop/training/event, you hereby waive the right to any fees, compensation, or control of the aforementioned programs now or in the future and grant full permission of the use of your name, likeness, performance, or voice and biography in the program which may be displayed, reproduced, performed, exhibited, and transmitted by all means and media, both known and unknown throughout the universe. 

Booster training for ongoing support to develop BEST program development which is a whole school, standardized curriculum based on principles developed by the National Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (an OSEP-funded research center) at the University of Oregon. There will be a $500 Coaching stipend, a $500 Data Collection stipend, and a $750 stipend for the team to attend. Please bring materials you received at the training on May 25 and 26, 2011 with you. *NOTE:  ONLY FULL TEAMS THAT ATTENDED IN MAY ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE BOOSTER TRAINING. Each team member attending the booster training will need to register within the online registration system.  Registration is on a first come-first serve basis.

This activity-based curriculum is composed of 18 lessons linked to the California Science Standards.  Earth Resources is appropriate for a wide variety of middle and high school science classrooms including integrated science and environmental science and has specific "pathways" to address the standards in:  6th grade Earth Science, high school Earth Science, high school Biology/Ecology, and high school Auto Technology.

The goal of this comprehensive program is to develop the skills needed to design, implement and sustain strategic initiatives in schools in order to improve achievement for all students. Facilitation Skills for Chaotic Times focuses on three interconnected areas of study - Leadership, Systems and Facilitation Process Skills.

The goal of this comprehensive program is to develop the skills needed to design, implement and sustain strategic initiatives in schools in order to improve achievement for all students. Facilitation Skills for Chaotic Times focuses on three interconnected areas of study - Leadership, Systems and Facilitation Process Skills.

This training will focus on the mandates of AB 490, the impact of recently passed legislation and the responsibilities of all individuals involved in the life of a student in foster care. ALL school site, school district and community partners who share a role in improving the educational outcomes for students in foster care are encouraged to attend this FREE training. 

Professional Development session at the district regular monthly PD meeting on Model School Library Standards/Common Core Standards with regard to the role of the library media technician.

We are pleased to announce that the San Diego County Office of Education is using an automated service that greatly simplifies and streamlines the process of requesting and finding substitutes. This service is called Aesop.  As an introduction to the system, we invite you to participate in the Campus User Training.  At the training you will receive an overview of how the system works, learn how to request for substitute employees, assign a substitute to an assignment(s),   track and manage substitute employees and much much more!

We are pleased to announce that the San Diego County Office of Education is using an automated service that greatly simplifies and streamlines the process of requesting and finding substitutes. This service is called Aesop.As an introduction to the system, we invite you to participate in the Campus User Training.  At the training you will receive an overview of how the system works, learn how to request for substitute employees, assign a substitute to an assignment(s),track and manage substitute employees and much much more!

We are pleased to announce that the San Diego County Office of Education is using an automated service that greatly simplifies and streamlines the process of requesting and finding substitutes. This service is called Aesop. As an introduction to the system, we invite you to participate in the Campus User Training. At the training you will receive an overview of how the system works, learn how to request for substitute employees, assign a substitute to an assignment(s),track and manage substitute employees and much much more!

In-depth review of the critical feedback elements evaluators should use in addressing performance problems and their application in promoting positive change, satisfying just cause requirements and providing a clear understanding of performance expectations.  Related examples and hypotheticals will be discussed and analyzed.

Nurse Resource Group Meeting

This event is full and registration is closed. Please see below for other possible dates. Professional Learning Communities for the CLASS Tier Teachers and Assistants - Discuss Dimensions from Teachstone "Looking at Classrooms" Characteristics of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Shared Knowledge among collegues Reflective process where both individual and community growth is achieved Encouragement of experimentation as an opportunity to learn Solutions actively sought, openess to new ideas Questioning of the status quo, leading to an ongoing quest for improvement and professional learning This event will be offered on multiple dates: March 13, 2012  Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56231 March 27, 2012  Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56232 April 10, 2012  Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56233 April 24, 2012  Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56235 This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless ) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for you cooperation!

Discover how the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People workshop can impact you personally and in your role as a professional!

Topic includes: Identifying postsecondary goals and aligning them with academic and industry standards

Tuesday, February 14 & Thursday, February 16      8:30 - 4:00 - Two Breaks & 1/2 hr. Lunch      (PLEASE BRING YOUR LUNCH) Friday, February 17        8:30 - 1:30 - Two Breaks only

Professional Development to the administrators, staff, and students on the DCP online digital resources.

Enhancing Coworker Relationships:  Find What Works; Build From There is designed to help employees feel empowered to deal with issues they may have little - or no- control over, and enhance coworker relationships.

Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) is a model of professional development in the area of language acquisition and literacy for grades K-8.  Project GLAD's National Training Center is located at the Orange County Department of Education in Costa Mesa, CA.  GLAD's basic training consists of a pre-requisite two-day overview and an in classroom demonstration (four or five days).

SDCPFA Overview of the PAS Rating Scale for Site Supervisors Learn the rational and reasoning of using the PAS scale Learn how to implement quality control measures Learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of systems This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless ) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for you cooperation!

Come see “Best Practices” in Action!  Join us as we visit three exemplary secondary physical education programs.  On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see award winning teachers in action with their students, hear the stories of how they have developed their programs and have the chance to network with fellow teachers.  Be prepared to walk away with lots of ideas for curriculum, assessment and classroom environment.  Visitations have been extremely popular and book up quickly.  Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Discover how the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People workshop can impact you personally and in your role as a professional!

Transitional Kindergarten Committee Update

Today’s youth are often over, under, and mis-diagnosed—they are prescribed medication to control their moods and behavior at the highest rates ever. Learn how Depression, Dysthymia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma and Self-Injury/Cutting specifically manifest in children and adolescents-- plus practical tips (dos & don’ts) for working with these youth. Current controversies related to mental health labels, medication and “substance-abusing” youth are also addressed. Fast-moving, practical presentation with video clips, case examples, and audience participation.

Tuesday, February 14 & Thursday, February 16      8:30 - 4:00 - Two Breaks & 1/2 hr. Lunch      (PLEASE BRING YOUR LUNCH) Friday, February 17        8:30 - 1:30 - Two Breaks only

Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) is a model of professional development in the area of language acquisition and literacy for grades K-8.  Project GLAD's National Training Center is located at the Orange County Department of Education in Costa Mesa, CA.  GLAD's basic training consists of a pre-requisite two-day overview and an in classroom demonstration (four or five days).

This video conference, hosted by the SDCOE Dual Language Network, will focus on challenges faced by secondary dual language programs.  Results from a 2011 Secondary Dual Language (DL) survey will be reported, and participants will be able to share ways they have overcome  “secondary DL” challenges and discuss ways to collaborate to address these challenges.  Through collaboration and sharing, we can strengthen existing programs and support the development of new secondary DL programs. PLEASE NOTE If you are planning to attend this video conference at a location other than SDCOE, Orange County, or LACOE, please go to the websites of our partner county offices to register for their locally hosted conferencing. Los Angeles and Orange COE attendees will still register here. If you need the registration flyer with the partner county office links, please email Nenette's administrative assistant, Karina, at kmontgomery@sdcoe.net.

Site Supervisors CLASS Workshops: A Complete Review of the Assessment Tools Learn About: How to use the CLASS lens for observing Teacher and Child Interactions. All dimensions of the Instructional Support domain will be defined & discussed in detail. Meets Goals for PAS Items 2, 3, 10 & 11 and requirements for Leadership Option 4 Teacher/Child Assessment and Curriculum. Food will not be provided.  Please feel free to bring your own. This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for you cooperation!

Transitional Kindergarten Committee Update

This training is for hearing officers, hearing panel members and district governing board members to ensure pupil due process and finding of fact that will hold up in county office appeals and superior court.

In VAPA Standards 103 participants will demystify the techniques for assessing, evaluating and revising student work in the arts. They will also explore key strategies for differentiating VAPA instruction for English Language Learners and students with special needs. VAPA Standards 103 will provide educators with strategies that can be immediately applied to their everyday work in the classroom. (Prerequisite: VAPA Standards 101 & 102)

Module 3 - Content and Focus (3 days of institute and 20 hours of Follow-up Practicum) • Use school management technology to analyze and monitor pupil performance • Use technology applications that add efficiency and effectiveness to teaching, learning professional development, and school management

         Inclusion Profession Learning Communities for the CLASS Instructional Support Domain Characteristics of a Professional Learning Community (PLC)  Shared knowledge among colleagues on inclusive practice Reflective process where both individual and community growth is achieved Encouragement of experimentation as an opportunity to learn Solutions actively sought, openness to new ideas Questioning of the status quo, leading to an ongoing quest for improvement and professional learning This workshop is offered on multiple dates - Choose 1 or more: February 14, 2012 at SDCOE. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56142 February 28, 2012 at SDCOE. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56143 March 1, 2012 at NCREC. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56144 March 15, 2012 at NCREC. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56145 March 29, 2012 at NCREC. Click to register http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56147 This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless ) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for you cooperation!

Indoctrinated is a documentary film about child sex trafficking in San Diego County. This film uncovers the scope and destructive nature of child sex trafficking and teaches parents and youth about the tactics used by pimps and gangs to recruit, groom, psychologically coerce and indoctrinate their victims into a life of sexual exploitation and violence - A life that no one would ever choose. Join us for a group discussion and training on how to use the film’s accompanying study guide.

Participants learn about different types of interaction: Courtesy, reflection, listening, spending time together Encouragement, Personal Interest and Recognition This training will be given in Spanish Only.

Understanding why the Framework is the most powerful resource California Physical Educators have ever had! Strategies for using the Framework to advocate for your program and class Snapshots of the Standards and Framework “Best Practices” in action Using the Framework to design standards-based assessments and instruction Techniques for balancing standards based-instruction with increased MVPA Round table planning with grade level colleagues

Discover how the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People workshop can impact you personally and in your role as a professional!

Are your teachers well-versed in monitoring student understanding throughout classroom instruction?  Do they have a "toolkit" of strategies to draw students more actively into the learning process? This workshop series will explore the philosophy and strategies associated with Assessment FOR Learning - those assessment experiences that happen during the learning process with the explicit intent of helping students learn more and building student ownership of their own learning.  Research shows that the effective use of Assessment for Learning strategies can have a profound impact on student achievement, with the greatest effects on the most struggling students.  These formative assessment approaches are particularly valuable in supporting and monitoring the progress of English learners, especially long-term ELs. 

Tuesday, February 14 & Thursday, February 16      8:30 - 4:00 - Two Breaks & 1/2 hr. Lunch      (PLEASE BRING YOUR LUNCH) Friday, February 17        8:30 - 1:30 - Two Breaks only

The Greater San Diego Council for Social Studies is the local affiliate to the leading statewide organization--the California Council for the Social Studies. Both organizations advocate for the teaching and learning of social studies in the schools, promote life-long learning, sponsor and provide teacher professional development opportunities and student programs. The GSDCSS currently sponsors the following programs: San Diego County History Day Teaching American History Conference As well as other collegial opportunities offered throughout the year.  We are always looking to increase our membership base to ensure that ALL teachers of history-social science have access to opportunities, information, and resources. If you'd like to become a member of CCSS and GSDCSS, visit http://www.sdcoe.net/lret2/hss/?loc=gsdcss for more information.

Participants learn about different types of interaction: Courtesy, reflection, listening, spending time together Encouragement, Personal Interest and Recognition This training will be given in Spanish Only.

This workshop is a follow-up from Michelle Garcia Winner’s training being held February 2 and 3.  It will be a combination of discussion and hands-on activities to create individualized and classroom visual supports to take for immediate use.  The materials will be directly related to the activities presented in the Social Thinking Workshop. This “Make It, Take It” is designed for individuals (Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, Speech Therapists, School Counselors, parents) and school teams who have attended Michelle Garcia Winner’s workshop(s) and/or have read her books.  All materials will be provided.  Please bring any Michelle Garcia Winner books that you have as reference.

Participants learn about different types of interaction: Courtesy, reflection, listening, spending time together Encouragement, Personal Interest and Recognition This training will be given in Spanish Only.

CLRN Online Courses/ELA Software Review

Would you like to feel more confident as a parent?  Would you like to have more fun parenting? Would you like to feel more relaxed at the end of the day? Get the answers to many day-to-day frustrations “How can I stop my children from bickering and fighting?” “How do I get my children to help with the chores without an argument?” “How do I get my children to stop spitting peas and whining at dinner?” “Is there a way to discipline my toddler in public without creating a scene?” “How do I get my children out of bed in time to catch the school bus?” “How do I help increase the odds of my child becoming a respectful, responsible problem solver who will be ready to face the world without me someday?” 

This session will feature current best practices in treating the /r/ sound.  In the last decade, MRI research has revealed the multiplicity of ways to produce /r/ across contexts.  SLPs will have the opportunity to practice elicitation techniques for both prevocalic and postvocalic positions.  Case studies will allow SLPs to apply these principles and extend this practice to other children.  Motor learning principles that facilitate generalization will also be discussed.

The training will be presented by Deborah Cesario, attorney from the law firm of Lozano Smith.   Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 presents unique challenges to school districts tasked with providing FAPE and non-discriminatory programs.  This presentation provides an overview of the duties and responsibilities of a school under Section 504.  You will learn all aspects of the eligibility process, from child find to assessments and how to effectively develop a 504 plan, including the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 regulations that altered how a team must analyze disabilities and major life activities.  You will also learn what duties a school has to provide access to eligible students in both educational and non-educational settings and to what extent Section 504 applies to after-school or extracurricular activities.                   

Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) is a model of professional development in the area of language acquisition and literacy for grades K-8.  Project GLAD's National Training Center is located at the Orange County Department of Education in Costa Mesa, CA.  GLAD's basic training consists of a pre-requisite two-day overview and an in classroom demonstration (four or five days).

Welcome back! We look forward to seeing you at this year's Coordinator/Teacher Workshop! If for some unfortunate reason you will not be able to attend all 3 scheduled workshops this year, please specify which out of the 3 workshops you will, or will not, be attending by inputing Yes or No in the dates under the section titled "Additional Questions"

HealthLine of YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE presents ECERS Training on Subscale I and II Join us for a training on Subscale I and II of the ECERS.  We'll discuss details of Space and Furnishings along with Personal Care Routines.  You can apply the tips you learn about health and safety to your site and increase the score of your external review. You do not need to attend multiple days. This event will repeat on: Wednesday, March 7, 2012.  Register for this event at:http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-52335 Please note: Your PFA Staff ID Number and Access Code are required for registration.  Contact your Site Supervisor or your SDCPFA Professional Development Coach for assistance. Click on below link for step by step registration instructions: http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a special accommodation to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. This is a tobacco-free facility and all tobacco (smoked or smokeless) is prohibited at all times.   Thank you for your cooperation!

To encourage and develop a countywide plan with innovative ideas, and pioneer models that inspire and mobilize a broad countywide racial justice movement to ensure fair discipline for all students regardless of racial or ethnic background.

Training on process of selection of board adopted books, implementation of education code regarding selection, library books/textbooks difference,  and procedures for objection of educational materials, specifically library books and materials.

Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) is a model of professional development in the area of language acquisition and literacy for grades K-8.  Project GLAD's National Training Center is located at the Orange County Department of Education in Costa Mesa, CA.  GLAD's basic training consists of a pre-requisite two-day overview and an in classroom demonstration (four or five days).

Participate in a guided tour of two K-6 Dual Language Immersion Programs

Looking for the time and opportunity to sit down with colleagues to collaborate on standards-based unit and lesson plans?  Now is your chance. This is a great opportunity to find time to use the information gained in the “Physical Education Framework Series” to sit down and create!  Attendees will be placed in grade level groups to work together to create units and lessons that can be used by districts, sites or individual teachers.

Children are naturally drawn to, and take pleasure in, active physical play.  Play is an essential part of early childhood development.  Learn how to incorporate developmentally appropriate movement-skill development through fun, interactive physical play. Hands-on activities California Preschool Learning Foundation materials Opportunity to register for 15 hours of no-cost coaching at your site, related to Physical Development On-line registrations will be entered into a raffle! Online registration instructions can be downloaded from: http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training If you have questions regarding this event, please contact: ENGLISH - Kara Casares kcasares@sdcoe.net SPANISH - Maria Gomez maria.gomez@sdcoe.net Important! if you are a Preschool For All Provider, you MUST have your SDCPFA Staff ID number to register in order to get workshop credit for your PD Plan. If you do not know your SDCPFA Staff ID number, please contact your Site Supervisor or SDC PFA Coach for assistance. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a special accommodation to participate, please contact Renee Evans at renevans@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance.  This is a tobacco-free facility and all tobacco (smoked or smokeless) is prohibited at all times. Thank you for your cooperation!

Concept Development Through Language and Interactions Learn: Ideas, activities and information about using language and quality intentional interactions to enhance concept development. We will practice language enrichment and vocabulary building through open-ended questions, extended conversations, and concept development. *Meets goals for CLASS Domain 3; ECERS Subscales 3, 5; DRDP-PS Measures 13, 14, 15, 16 This workshop will be offered on multiple dates and at other locations. December 1, 2011 in San Diego. Click to register: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-54977 December 8, 2011 in National City. Click to register: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-54978 January 19, 2012 in San Marcos. Click to register: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-54979 This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know the code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for your cooperation!

To encourage and develop a countywide plan with innovative ideas, and pioneer models that inspire and mobilize a broad countywide racial justice movement to ensure fair discipline for all students regardless of racial or ethnic background.

Join colleagues to learn what is latest regarding FITNESSGRAM test administration for 20012.  As well as presenting a quick refresher on test administration procedures, we will also be discussing test preparation, goal setting, strategies for using BMI to determine aerobic capacity and much, much more!

Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) is a model of professional development in the area of language acquisition and literacy for grades K-8.  Project GLAD's National Training Center is located at the Orange County Department of Education in Costa Mesa, CA.  GLAD's basic training consists of a pre-requisite two-day overview and an in classroom demonstration (four or five days).

Follow-up professional development training for WRITE ELL Study Lead Trainers, who attended the WRITE Leadership Summer Institute at San Diego County Office of Education in July, 2011. 2011-2012 Cycle July 27, 2011              Autobiographical Incident/Reflective  October 19, 2011         Summary December 7, 2012       Comparison/Contrast February 8, 2012         Scoring/Year End Review Professional Development web-based training via Wimba online classroom.

The “Adolescent Subcultures and Current Drug Trends” Presentation is the most sought after presentation from Orange County covering the most up-to-date trends involving adolescents.   This presentation comes with a “road show” that contains drugs, paraphernalia, weapons, storage containers, and other miscellaneous items that have been confiscated from students at local schools.  

Professional development training on the DCP offered to the teachers and staff of Campo Elementary School.

Professional development training on the DCP offered to the teachers of Ceasar Chavez Elementary.

Professional development training and planning for next steps on the DCP.

All seats available for this workshop have been reserved.  If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please click the link on the right. Registration is now open for the May, 2012 offering.  Click this link to reserve your space today http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/864-51495 This FREE 2-day event is designed for K-12 teachers, para-educators, library/media specialists, and administrators interested in deepening their understanding of how to use digital literacies to transform learning inside (and outside) of the classroom.  Participants will: Build websites/blogs/wiki spaces Create non-linear, interactive PowerPoint presentations Create video tutorials Incorporate QR codes into your lessons and classroom environ Produce podcasts Use FREE video conferencing tools to provide after-school help Use mobile device applications for learning Use the latest Web 2.0 tools Take advantage of Learning Management Systems

Learn how to plan your parent engagement activities around the school's Singe Site Plan for Student Achievement goals. Best Practices on Parent Engagement Strategies for Engaging Hard to Reach Parents Action Plan for Parent Engagement

The English Language Arts Advisory is an engaged group of professional leaders in literacy within San Diego County.  The Advisory strives to increase the level of communication and collaboration between all 42 school districts within the county, professional and community organizations, and partners within higher education.  The ELA Advisory hopes to share and grow dialogue around the latest local, state and national research and policy developments that affect the teaching and learning of English language arts to help each partner better serve and inform their local communities. The Advisory holds four face-to-face meetings a year at the central San Diego County of Education headquarters which are simultaneously video-conferenced with the North County Regional Education Center.  The County Office also sends out a periodic electronic newsletter through a listserv as well as a maintained webpage at http://www.sdcoe.net/lret2/la/?loc=home.  

Mathematics Advisory is a group of mathematics leaders consisting of representatives from each district in the county and university/community college partners. The Advisory meets four times during the school year to collaborate on mathematics curriculum and current trends in mathematics.

Registration is full and this event has been closed. Please see below for other possible dates. Professional Learning Communities for the CLASS Tier Teachers and Assistants - Discuss Dimensions from Teachstone "Looking at Classrooms" Characteristics of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Shared Knowledge among collegues Reflective process where both individual and community growth is achieved Encouragement of experimentation as an opportunity to learn Solutions actively sought, openess to new ideas Questioning of the status quo, leading to an ongoing quest for improvement and professional learning This event will be offered on multiple dates: February 21, 2012  Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56236 March 13, 2012  Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56231 March 27, 2012  Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56232 April 10, 2012  Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56233 April 24, 2012  Register at: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/890-56235 This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless ) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for you cooperation!

Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) is a model of professional development in the area of language acquisition and literacy for grades K-8.  Project GLAD's National Training Center is located at the Orange County Department of Education in Costa Mesa, CA.  GLAD's basic training consists of a pre-requisite two-day overview and an in classroom demonstration (four or five days).

Follow-up professional development training for WRITE Institute lead trainers, who attended the WRITE Leadership Summer Institute at San Diego County Office of Education in July, 2011. 2010-2011 Genre Cycle July 27, 2011           Summary  October 25, 2011      Problem/Solution    February 07, 2012     Literary Response & Analysis     Web-based professional development via Wimba online classroom.

An in-depth training to effectively utilize the many online digital resources in the San Diego County Office of Education's Digital Content Portal (DCP).  Create standards based engaging lessons for your K-12 students and learn how your students can access these digital resoures at school and at home. Please bring your laptop to class.  You will be accessing instructional materials to enhance your lesson design.  Laptops will be available for use if needed.

A MUST for PARAEDUCATORS who spend the majority of their day in general education settings with included students. Topics will include: Steps for assessing the need for accommodation: How much help is too much help? Accommodation or Modification, which does this student need? You'll learn to adapt curriculum while maintaining the integrity of the assignment

This training focuses on researched-based solutions to reduce bullying on school campuses. Topics will include 1. Defining Bullying-Direct/Cyber bulluing 2. Best Practices in Bullying Prevention/Intervention 3. Current trends in Bullying Participants will: Be provided a CD with resources. A review of the Olweus Bully Prevention Program. Be provided sample discipline rubrics training propositions.

All seats available for this workshop have been reserved.  If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please click the link on the right. Registration is now open for the May, 2012 offering.  Click this link to reserve your space today http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/864-51495 This FREE 2-day event is designed for K-12 teachers, para-educators, library/media specialists, and administrators interested in deepening their understanding of how to use digital literacies to transform learning inside (and outside) of the classroom.  Participants will: Build websites/blogs/wiki spaces Create non-linear, interactive PowerPoint presentations Create video tutorials Incorporate QR codes into your lessons and classroom environ Produce podcasts Use FREE video conferencing tools to provide after-school help Use mobile device applications for learning Use the latest Web 2.0 tools Take advantage of Learning Management Systems

Pat Peterson is the former GATE Coordinator for the San Diego County Office of Education and successful trainer in instructional strategies for academically diverse classrooms.  Some of the topics the series will explore: Essential elements of authentic differentiated instruction Practical ideas for setting up and managing classrooms for academically diverse students Characteristics and identification of gifted children Strategies for recognizing and accommodating multicultural/multilingual gifted students Social and emotional needs of the gifted learner A goal of the series is for participants to immediately utilize the strategies and understandings they have gained in order to provide a rigorous and challenging curriculum for all students.

Training on process of selection of board adopted books, implementation of education code regarding selection, library books/textbooks difference,  and procedures for objection of educational materials, specifically library books and materials.

Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) is a model of professional development in the area of language acquisition and literacy for grades K-8.  Project GLAD's National Training Center is located at the Orange County Department of Education in Costa Mesa, CA.  GLAD's basic training consists of a pre-requisite two-day overview and an in classroom demonstration (four or five days).

This session is designed for teacher preparation candidates who would like to learn more about teacher induction programs in San Diego County including requirements, what to expect, and structure.

Youth Development Institute (YDI) is a youth development camp that enables Friday Night Live students to foster their leadership skills, character development, environmental prevention and knowledge of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, while networking with other Advisors and youth from San Diego County.  It is a weekend long, over-night camp that is led by trained high school students and is supervised by the Friday Night Live staff.  YDI is engaging, meaningful and FUN.

Learn how to plan and implement new ideas for integrating Theater Arts into your reading curriculum. A $100 stipend will be paid to attend workshop

Youth Development Institute (YDI) is a youth development camp that enables Friday Night Live students to foster their leadership skills, character development, environmental prevention and knowledge of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, while networking with other Advisors and youth from San Diego County.  It is a weekend long, over-night camp that is led by trained high school students and is supervised by the Friday Night Live staff.  YDI is engaging, meaningful and FUN.

With the nationwide focus on accountability testing and a motto that reads “All Children Can Learn,” educators are wondering why students seem to be learning more yet achieving less.  It is true that students can learn…but not necessarily in the same way, or in the same amount of time.  The latest brain research tells us that brains are like thumbprints…no two are alike.  Let’s translate that research into practical classroom applications as we redefine the “Three Rs” of teaching and learning.  Leaving the training and skills and techniques that can be immediately transferred into classroom practice will enhance student success at all grade levels and in all content areas.  Reach to teach…go with the grain of the brain, not against it!

Meeting for districts in the East Couty to discuss relevant issues.

This workshop is designed for parents and professionals to gain more specific knowledge about their students by using the Dynamic Informal Social Thinking Assessment, as described in Michelle’s book, Thinking About YOU Thinking About ME, 2nd Edition. Video clips of the informal assessment will demonstrate how all of us (diagnosticians, parents, paraprofessionals, treatment clinicians, etc.) can learn more about the inner minds of the individuals we are working with and why they need specific treatment strategies. This is very practical information. In the afternoon, participants will learn about Social Behavior Mapping, which explains how doing what is “expected” or “unexpected” in specific social situations impacts how those around us feel about our behaviors and how that also impacts how they treat us, which ultimately impacts how we feel about ourselves. This technique is now widely embraced as a core Social Thinking concept used for all students. We will also discuss basic concepts for running Social Thinking groups and explore specific teaching strategies that help to make the abstractions of the social world more concrete! We will explore how we make friends, distinguishing between 1) “being friendly,” 2) developing a friendship and 3) having a “bonded friend.” Furthermore, we will discuss how conversational skills are only one component to keeping friends; “hanging out” actually means we share space without necessarily talking! Parents and professionals give high praise for the practical nature of this workshop. Participants will be able to: 1. Describe how to assess “thinking with your eyes” and how this is different from telling what some­one is looking at. 2. Describe the core components of the “Double Interview” and explain how that helps to assess perspective taking. 3. Describe how to fill out each of the 4 columns on Social Behavior Maps. 4. Describe the four steps of communication as a primary component to treatment for social skill deficits. 5. Define at least 3 different stages of making friends and how to teach students to advance from one stage to the next. 6. Discuss how to teach non-verbal aspects of maintaining a friend used when peers “hang out.” This Day 2 workshop is intended as a more advanced course for those who have attended the following workshops presented by Michelle, or are otherwise familiar with: Social Cognitive Deficits Across the School & Home Day:
The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition, The Nuts and Bolts of Starting Social Thinking Programs: Practical Strategies for Assessment and LIFE, Thinking About YOU Thinking About ME, or for those who have read Michelle's books.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS.  THE VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. The San Diego County Office of Education invites you to join us as we view, learn, and evaluate proposed solutions for the new state-of-the-art enterprise business system. Vendor A:  January 23-27, 2012 Vendor B:  January 30-February 3, 2012 Registration Instructions Each session will be repeated for each vendor demonstration.  Human Resources, Finance, Payroll & Purchasing/Business Operations will be first presented on Mondays, and then repeated on Wednesdays. The Integrated Session will be first presented on Tuesdays, and then repeated on Thursdays and Fridays. Information Systems/Technology will be first presented on Tuesdays, and then repeated on Thursdays. With the exception of the Integrated Session, all sessions can accommodate up to 50 participants each. If your first choice for a session is full, you will be placed in the 2nd session.   The Integrated Session can hold up to 100 participants and is presented three times in one week. Your evaluation is very important in this process.  Please make sure you submit your evaluations for each session attended. To objectively evaluate each demonstration, each participant is required to evaluate the two vendor demonstrations of the same business section they attended. For example, if you evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor A, you must evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor B for an objective evaluation. If you are completely unable to register, please contact Sakura Hamada at shamada@sdcoe.net and provide: your name, district, the date & session you are trying to register for.  Please note that this is to troubleshoot any registration problems or errors and not to register you. We encourage attendees to carpool. Your participation will contribute to the success of the business modernization and help support students throughout San Diego by ensuring that you have the right tools to effectively meet their schools' needs.

The South County Consortia works in collaboration with districts to provide support, share related content standards and resources.

Youth Development Institute (YDI) is a youth development camp that enables Friday Night Live students to foster their leadership skills, character development, environmental prevention and knowledge of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, while networking with other Advisors and youth from San Diego County.  It is a weekend long, over-night camp that is led by trained high school students and is supervised by the Friday Night Live staff.  YDI is engaging, meaningful and FUN.

Leadership and Management for Instructional Improvement

County-wide Bilingual Directors Network meeting The Bilingual Directors meetings are held to provide current and accurate information regarding English Language Learners. Meetings include information, resources, discussion, problem solving, and an opportunity to meet people who have similar responsibilities. Occasionally, guest speakers are invited to provide expert advice on current issues.

Follow-up meeting for CW teacher participants.

Organization and comparison to CA standards, changes made to ensure that CA standards remain rigorous, using standards to scaffold or extend learning, and building capacity with a timeline to assure implementation of the new standards.

An in-depth training to effectively utilize the many online digital resources in the San Diego County Office of Education's Digital Content Portal (DCP).  Create standards based engaging lessons for your K-12 students and learn how your students can access these digital resoures at school and at home. Please bring your laptop to class.  You will be accessing instructional materials to enhance your lesson design.  Laptops will be available for use if needed.

Come see “Best Practices” in Action!  Join us as we visit three exemplary elementary physical education programs.  On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see award winning teachers in action with their students, hear the stories of how they have developed their programs and have the chance to debrief the visit with fellow teachers.  Be prepared to walk away with lots of ideas for curriculum, assessment and classroom environment.  Visitations have been extremely popular and book up quickly.  Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Pat Peterson is the former GATE Coordinator for the San Diego County Office of Education and successful trainer in instructional strategies for academically diverse classrooms.  Some of the topics the series will explore: Essential elements of authentic differentiated instruction Practical ideas for setting up and managing classrooms for academically diverse students Characteristics and identification of gifted children Strategies for recognizing and accommodating multicultural/multilingual gifted students Social and emotional needs of the gifted learner A goal of the series is for participants to immediately utilize the strategies and understandings they have gained in order to provide a rigorous and challenging curriculum for all students.

Join us as we introduce the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework Volume 2.  The focus of this workshop will be on the Visual and Performing Arts.  The Volume 2 domains of Pyhsical Development and Health will be presented May 17, 2012 at the San Diego County Office of Education. The visual and performing arts offer preschool children many ways to experiene playful exploration, self-expression, creativity and the joy of learning.  We will dialogue aroud instructional strategies to increase the visual and performing arts into your program.  This framework will present information on how to enrich learning opportunities for al prescool children. Please download the step-by-step online registration instructions at: http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/cpin/?loc=prodev The CPIN answer key is located at the end of the instructions. NOTE: if you are a Preschool For All participant (a PFA Coach comes to your site to work with you), you will need your PFA Staff ID Number to register.  Please see your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. For registration questions contact Renee Evans at renevans@sdcoe.net For information on the event contact Laura McLean at lamclean@sdcoe.net Certificates of Attendance will be emailed to everyone that signed in at the registration table.  Please verify the spelling of your name and email address on the date of the event. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a special accomodation to participate, please contact Renee Evans at renevans@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance.  The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless) is prohibited at all times on all areas of County Offices property.  Thank you for your cooperation!

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS.  THE VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. The San Diego County Office of Education invites you to join us as we view, learn, and evaluate proposed solutions for the new state-of-the-art enterprise business system. Vendor A:  January 23-27, 2012 Vendor B:  January 30-February 3, 2012 Registration Instructions The SDCOE External sessions will be first presented on Mondays & Tuesdays.  These sessions will be repeated on Wednesdays & Thursdays. These sessions can accommodate up to 20 participants each. Your evaluation is very important in this process.  Please make sure you submit your evaluation for each session attended. To objectively evaluate each demonstration, each participant is required to evaluate the two vendor demonstrations of the same business section they attended. For example, if you evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor A, you must evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor B for an objective evaluation. We encourage attendees to carpool. Your participation will contribute to the success of the business modernization and help support students throughout San Diego by ensuring that you have the right tools to effectively meet their schools' needs.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS.  THE VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. The San Diego County Office of Education invites you to join us as we view, learn, and evaluate proposed solutions for the new state-of-the-art enterprise business system. Vendor A:  January 23-27, 2012 Vendor B:  January 30-February 3, 2012 Registration Instructions Each session will be repeated for each vendor demonstration.  Human Resources, Finance, Payroll & Purchasing/Business Operations will be first presented on Mondays, and then repeated on Wednesdays. The Integrated Session will be first presented on Tuesdays, and then repeated on Thursdays and Fridays. Information Systems/Technology will be first presented on Tuesdays, and then repeated on Thursdays. With the exception of the Integrated Session, all sessions can accommodate up to 50 participants each. If your first choice for a session is full, you will be placed in the 2nd session.   The Integrated Session can hold up to 100 participants and is presented three times in one week. Your evaluation is very important in this process.  Please make sure you submit your evaluations for each session attended. To objectively evaluate each demonstration, each participant is required to evaluate the two vendor demonstrations of the same business section they attended. For example, if you evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor A, you must evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor B for an objective evaluation. If you are completely unable to register, please contact Sakura Hamada at shamada@sdcoe.net and provide: your name, district, the date & session you are trying to register for.  Please note that this is to troubleshoot any registration problems or errors and not to register you. We encourage attendees to carpool. Your participation will contribute to the success of the business modernization and help support students throughout San Diego by ensuring that you have the right tools to effectively meet their schools' needs.

An in-depth look at a topic of interest to those working with English Learners. Topics to be posted on the Bilingual Directors website meeting calendar. This month: Review Chapter 5: Programs and Practices for Effective Sheltered Content Instruction.

In this workshop you will receive training on developing emergency response and crisis management plans for your after school program, using the National Incident Management System (NIMS). You will receive emergency plan information that addresses Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.  All participants will receive planning materials to share with your after school program team. COST: FREE for Region 9 After School Programs  Presenter: Jess Martinez, Program ManagerExtended Learning ProgramsSan Diego County Office of Education

This workshop is designed for parents and professionals to understand the inner mind of persons high on the autism spectrum (Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS or high-functioning autism), with ADHD, Nonverbal Learning Disability or have no working diagnosis but they fit the clinical picture! Participants will learn not only functional treatment strategies they can use both at school and at home, but they will also better understand why these students' react and respond the way they do. On this day we will introduce the I LAUGH model of Social Cognition which helps to demonstrate how social processing difficulties impact not only social skills but also the ability to work as part of a group and focus on specific academic tasks such as written expression, reading comprehension and organizational skills for many of our students. We will also address how best to approach writing IEP goals that impact real, albeit, slow change in how students understand the world around them. This workshop is noted for its depth in explaining WHY students with social skills difficulties have related academic challenges, which impact them across their school and home day. Participants will be able to: 1. Explain how teaching "think with your eyes" is different from simply teaching good eye contact. 2. Explain why a person with social skill deficits may have reading comprehension problems in the classroom. 3. Distinguish and describe the difference between a useful IEP goal and one that is of little benefit towards developing their program. 4. Describe how use of strategy cards can facilitate teaching of initiation of communication. 5. Explain how "thinking with your eyes" relates to auditory processing. 6. Explain how gestalt processing relates to written expression and organizational skills.

This workshopwill identify the major models and approaches that can promote collaboration and co-teaching success in both special and general education settings.  Video interviews with co-teachers in both elementary and high school settings, and administrators, will further clarify the models, the benefits and challenges, and the collaboration process presented. Outcomes: Particpant will: * understand the major co-teaching models * understand the systematic process of collaboration that is central to successful co-teaching. * unerstand how case management is pivotal to facilitating collaboration and implementing RtI.

Children are naturally drawn to, and take pleasure in, active physical play.  Play is an essential part of early childhood development.  Learn how to incorporate developmentally appropriate movement-skill development through fun, interactive physical play. Hands-on activities California Preschool Learning Foundation materials Opportunity to register for 15 hours of no-cost coaching at your site, related to Physical Development On-line registrations will be entered into a raffle! Online registration instructions can be downloaded from: http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training If you have questions regarding this event, please contact: ENGLISH - Kara Casares kcasares@sdcoe.net SPANISH - Maria Gomez maria.gomez@sdcoe.net Important! if you are a Preschool For All Provider, you MUST have your SDCPFA Staff ID number to register in order to get workshop credit for your PD Plan. If you do not know your SDCPFA Staff ID number, please contact your Site Supervisor or SDC PFA Coach for assistance. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a special accommodation to participate, please contact Renee Evans at renevans@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance.  This is a tobacco-free facility and all tobacco (smoked or smokeless) is prohibited at all times. Thank you for your cooperation!

Organization and comparison to CA standards, changes made to ensure that CA standards remain rigorous, using standards to scaffold or extend learning, and building capacity with a timeline to assure implementation of the new standards.

Designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the conceptual and empirical foundations of DIBELS Next Assessments, as well as training in administration and scoring of the measures.

The presenters will be Jarice Butterfield, Santa Barbara County SELPA Director and Jonathan Read, from the law firm of Fagan, Friedman, and Fulfrost. This workshop will provide an overview of legal requirements and best practices for meeting the needs of English Learners with Disabilities. Participants will learn about: 1.  Pre-Referral services and differentiating a disability from      a language difference. 2.  Assessment requirements. 3.  California State Board of Education guidelines for      reclassification of English learners and how it applies to      students with disabilities. 4.  Components of a reclassification process. 5.  Development of compliant IEPs. 6.  Service delivery models for students who are EL and in      special education. 7.  Strategies for districts to use statewide achievement      data.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS.  THE VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. The San Diego County Office of Education invites you to join us as we view, learn, and evaluate proposed solutions for the new state-of-the-art enterprise business system. Vendor A:  January 23-27, 2012 Vendor B:  January 30-February 3, 2012 Registration Instructions The SDCOE External sessions will be first presented on Mondays & Tuesdays.  These sessions will be repeated on Wednesdays & Thursdays. These sessions can accommodate up to 20 participants each. Your evaluation is very important in this process.  Please make sure you submit your evaluation for each session attended. To objectively evaluate each demonstration, each participant is required to evaluate the two vendor demonstrations of the same business section they attended. For example, if you evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor A, you must evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor B for an objective evaluation. We encourage attendees to carpool. Your participation will contribute to the success of the business modernization and help support students throughout San Diego by ensuring that you have the right tools to effectively meet their schools' needs.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS.  THE VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. The San Diego County Office of Education invites you to join us as we view, learn, and evaluate proposed solutions for the new state-of-the-art enterprise business system. Vendor A:  January 23-27, 2012 Vendor B:  January 30-February 3, 2012 Registration Instructions Each session will be repeated for each vendor demonstration.  Human Resources, Finance, Payroll & Purchasing/Business Operations will be first presented on Mondays, and then repeated on Wednesdays. The Integrated Session will be first presented on Tuesdays, and then repeated on Thursdays and Fridays. Information Systems/Technology will be first presented on Tuesdays, and then repeated on Thursdays. With the exception of the Integrated Session, all sessions can accommodate up to 50 participants each. If your first choice for a session is full, you will be placed in the 2nd session.   The Integrated Session can hold up to 100 participants and is presented three times in one week. Your evaluation is very important in this process.  Please make sure you submit your evaluations for each session attended. To objectively evaluate each demonstration, each participant is required to evaluate the two vendor demonstrations of the same business section they attended. For example, if you evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor A, you must evaluate the HR sessions for Vendor B for an objective evaluation. If you are completely unable to register, please contact Sakura Hamada at shamada@sdcoe.net and provide: your name, district, the date & session you are trying to register for.  Please note that this is to troubleshoot any registration problems or errors and not to register you. We encourage attendees to carpool. Your participation will contribute to the success of the business modernization and help support students throughout San Diego by ensuring that you have the right tools to effectively meet their schools' needs.

Providing Activities for a Substantial Portion of the Day: Reaching All Learners We will consider how children can have access to all classroom activities for a substantial portion of the day in a variety of ways and discuss how this relates to productivity and multiple learning formats. Participants will discuss challenges and ways of meeting ECERS Substantial Portion of the Day (SPOD) with consideration on how CLASS Domain 2, ECERS Subscale 4, DRDP Measures: 28, 29, 30 and 31, and Inclusion are part of this equation. This event requires an Access Code to register.  If you don't know that code, or need assistance in registering, please contact your Site Supervisor or PFA Coach for assistance. There are step-by-step instructions located at:  http://www.sdcoe.net/student/eeps/?loc=eeps-training In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations to participate, please contact Mary Horner at mhhorner@sdcoe.net at least 48 hours in advance. The San Diego County Superintendent of Schools/County Office of Education is a tobacco-free facility.  Tobacco use (smoked or smokeless) is prohibited at all times in all areas of County Office property. Thank you for you cooperation!

This training is designed for junior and senior high school students who wish to become peer resource leaders or existing peer leaders who would like to enhance their skills and/or expand their program.  The training is designed to provide peer resource leaders and their advisors with the necessary theories and listening skills to co-facilitate student support groups and to conduct peer to peer listening sessions.  The training will provide a comprehensive context to the whole Ready to Learn philosophy that promotes the empowerment of all students on campus. 

Topics to be covered: Soft Truancy; Early Intervention; SARB Process and Sample Packet; \"Who says Kindergarten Isn\'t Important? Mandate Notification Letters; Family Truancy Issues; Establish knowledge of Forms, Procedure, Regulations and Policies; Court Overview.

    The WRITE Elementary Lead Trainer Network is a supplemental cycle designed to build ongoing capacity for successful WRITE implementation. This option is intended to support both current elementary lead teachers and alumni elementary lead trainers, who completed the first year of the program.   In addition to cross-grade level professional dialogue, networking, and other benefits, elementary lead trainers will have access to three (3) two-hour professional development sessions via Wimba, WRITE’s online classroom environment.  These after-school sessions will address various current hot topics related to writing instruction, needs of English learner students, and current research, etc.   Web-based professional development via Wimba online classroom: Wednesday,October 12, 2011 Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Wednesday, February 1, 2011

Follow-up professional development training for WRITE Institute lead trainers, who attended the WRITE Leadership Summer Institute at San Diego County Office of Education in July, 2011. 2011-2012 Genre Cycle July 27, 2011           Summary October 26, 2011      Problem/Solution February 1, 2012      Response to Literature Web-based professional development via Wimba online classroom.