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.

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)

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

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 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.

  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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.  

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

Create and assist district in areas of need.

Leadership and Management for Instructional Improvement

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.

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.

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 6: Alternative Educational Programs for English Learners

An overview of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and practical information paraeducators can use for effective teaching.  Strategies and behavior supports will include visual pacing and cosure systems, schedules, prompting hierachies, and reinforcement principles. Outcomes: Participant will: * become familiar with the major characteristic of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. * become familiar with a variety of teaching strategies and behavior supports.

Using videotape and demonstration, this training will provide participants an overview of the development of object and social play.  Emphasis will be on skills associated with 15 to 48 month development.  Play skills associated with children with autism will be discussed.  Next step skills and facilitation strategies will be presented. Outcomes: Participant will: * become familiar with key ilestones in development of object and social play * learn a variety of strategies and facilitation techniques to support "next step" play skills

This event is full and registration is closed. Please look below for other possible dates.  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!

Accountability is as much about data quality as it is about test results.  Erroneous data could potentially interfere with a school or school district's efforts to raise achievement.  Additionally, without accurate data, teachers and/or school leaders may make faulty decisions about student placement, academic progress, and program quality. This workshop (a) reveals the links between school data and accountability reporting; (b) exposes many of the common data issues with state and federal accountability reporting, emphasizing issues that directly affect AYP and API; and (c) provides ideas that address or resolve these common problems.  The workshop's central purpose is to help insure high quality and accurate data from those individuals responsible for state and federal accountability reporting (e.g., district and school site test coordinators, student information system (SIS) staff, and other school leaders). The workshop explores the following questions: 1.  What data sources are used to complete which reports? 2.  What are the common data errors? 3.  What can be done to ensure high quality data?

The i QUEST Project at Cal State University San Marcos invites 7th and 8th grade science teachers to an all-day workshop to learn about exemplary science lessons created and field tested by science teachers from the iQUEST Project.  These lessons incorporate technology in learning. Teachers will be engaged in hands-on activities to explore effective use of Web-based simulations that bring exciting science experiences to increase understanding of science concepts.

As in each of the past five years we have a wonderful program lined up with a number of “hot topics”: Stan Collins, Program and Youth Coordinator, SD- Chapter will be presenting on the nationally known and recognized  Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program   Laura Dorko Mueller, Psy.D. School Psychologist Lakeside Union School District and adjunct professor with Alliant International University. Dr. Dorko Mueller's doctoral studies were focused on self-injury in education and resulted in the development of the website EducatorsAndSelfInjury.com. She and her daughter, Odeliah, share a joint presentation Self Injury in the Schools which includes Odeliah's personal experience with self-injury and what educators can do to best respond to the phenomenon in our schools. Susan Efting, RN, BSN, School Nurse San Diego Unified School District is well known in San Diego for her youth development efforts and her student groups. She will be sharing her Student to Student and Peer Mediation programs. Other topics (waiting for speaker confirmations)  include: Effective Intervention with the Drug Using Teen  &  the Adolescent Sleep/Wake Cycle 

Digital Content Portal Training for school staff.

This is an opportunity for all "new" (you determine if you are "new") Special Education Directors to get a chance to have coffee, munchies, breakfast and a chat with all your colleagues. Hosted by Carolyn Nunes.

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.

Notre Dame Academy DL CCSS

Spring Jam is Club Live's premiere youth leadership conference for middle school youth.  Activities focus on prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.  It also provides opportunities to build leadership, teambuilding, public speaking, activity planning and community engagement skills.

Spring Jam is Club Live's premiere youth leadership conference for middle school youth.  Activities focus on prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.  It also provides opportunities to build leadership, teambuilding, public speaking, activity planning and community engagement skills.

If you are the parent or guardian of a child who receives special education services, this workshop is for you! Learn about the nuts and bolts of the special education process from the perspective of an administrator and a parent, including the components of an IEP, how to prepare for IEP meetings, rights and responsibilities, and how to create partnerships that work for yourself and your child. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their child

Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD