South County SELPA Events Calendar

2026/27 Principals Academy Session 2 - Standing Behind Your Recommendations: The Administrator’s Role in Developing an Offer of FAPE

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 08:15:00 -0800

Event Date 11/18/2026
The South County SELPA presents:

Principals Academy Session 2: Standing Behind Your Recommendations: The Administrator’s Role in Developing an Offer of FAPE

When & Where

November 18, 2026

8:15 - 8:30 AM Check-In

8:30AM - 12:30 PM Session

South County Regional Education Center

800 National City Blvd.

National City, CA 91950

Session Focus:

This session will explore the administrator’s role in leading IEP teams through complex decision-making while maintaining a strong focus on student needs, assessment data, and professional expertise. Participants will examine strategies for supporting service providers, navigating disagreements, and ensuring that recommendations are considered thoughtfully and collaboratively.

Intended Audience:
Principals, Assistant Principals & Vice Principals.

Key Takeaways:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Lead collaborative, productive, and student-centered IEP meetings.
Ground IEP recommendations in assessment data, student needs, and professional expertise.
Support service providers in confidently communicating and standing behind their recommendations.
Navigate disagreements while keeping decisions data-driven and focused on student needs.
Value professional judgment and facilitate meaningful dialogue among IEP team members.
Strengthen confidence in developing and supporting individualized, appropriate, and legally sound offers of FAPE.

Special Education Leadership Academy 2026-2027

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 15:30:00 -0800

(10 Day Event) 08/20/2026 - 05/20/2027
Orientation: TBD
First Session: August 20, 2026

Best Practices for Cross-Disciplinary Assessment

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0800

Event Date 11/19/2026
South County SELPA & Diagnostic Center Training present:

Best Practices for Cross-Disciplinary Assessment

Date: November 19, 2026

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: South County Regional Education Center (SCREC)

800 National City Blvd.
Natoinal City, CA 91950

Cost: No cost for South County SELPA member school districts.

PRESENTER: Yvette Mori, M.A., School Psychologist, Diagnostic Center South, California Department of Education

DESCRIPTION: Many students present with learner profiles that are best assessed by a cross-disciplinary team. Currently, some assessment team members may face procedural and scheduling challenges that limit true cross-disciplinary assessment. This training will define cross-disciplinary assessment, as well as identifying its benefits and potential barriers. Training information may be taken back to school sites, so everyone involved in the student's education shares the same understanding of the assessment process. Case studies will be shared regarding specialized populations that are best assessed by a cross-disciplinary team.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: This training is geared to school psychologists and speech-language pathologists, but administrators and anyone who conducts assessments could benefit.

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

Identify best practices and benefits of cross-disciplinary assessment.
Discuss ideas for implementation at their sites.
Review case studies involving cross disciplinary assessments.

Keys to Successful IEPs (For South County SELPA Employees Only) FY2627

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0800

(12 Day Event) 07/20/2026 - 06/01/2027
*PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS AN ONGOING WEB BASED TRAINING MODULE OFFERED ONLINE FOR SOUTH COUNTY SELPA EMPLOYEES. THE COURSE IS BEING OFFERED FROM 07/20/2026 THROUGH 06/30/2027*

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL IEPs

Description:
The course is designed to assist you with learning the basics (and beyond) of:

Using SEIS
Writing legally defensible IEPs
Preparing for a successful meeting
Designing effective Transition Plans

This course is comprised of an introduction and 14 modules, which include specific content presented in screencasts, videos, slides, web links, and written material.

Service Provider Academy Session 2 - Standing Behind Your Recommendations: The Service Provider's Role in Developing an Offer of FAPE

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 08:15:00 -0800

Event Date 12/16/2026

The South County SELPA presents:

Service Provider Academy Session 2: Standing Behind Your Recommendations: The Service Provider's Role in Developing an Offer of FAPE

When & Where

December 16, 2026

8:15 - 8:30 AM Check-In

8:30AM - 12:30 PM Session

South County Regional Education Center

800 National City Blvd.

National City, CA 91950

Description:

This session will focus on the service provider’s role in developing meaningful, data-driven recommendations that contribute to an individualized offer of FAPE. Participants will explore how to use assessment results and professional expertise to develop appropriate recommendations, communicate findings effectively, and participate confidently in collaborative IEP discussions.

Takeaways:

Understand the service provider’s role in developing an individualized offer of FAPE.
Develop data-driven recommendations grounded in assessment results, student needs, and professional expertise.
Clearly communicate and support professional recommendations during collaborative IEP discussions with families and team members.
Distinguish professional recommendations from predetermined decisions and identify when additional data or discussion is needed.
Navigate disagreements and challenging questions professionally while maintaining integrity and confidence in professional judgment.
Connect service recommendations to student access to FAPE, educational goals, and progress, ensuring the service provider’s expertise is meaningfully represented in the IEP process.

Intendent Audience:

Special & General Education Teachers, School Psychologists, Program Specialists, SLPs, Mental Health Providers, etc.

Presenter:

Jonathan P. Read, Esq., F3 Law

Jonathan P. Read is a founding partner in the Pacific Northwest area and San Diego offices of F3. His practice focuses on student-related and special education law, and he represents school districts and other educational agencies in all facets of due process and disciplinary proceedings under the IDEA and Section 504.

Special Education Leadership Academy 2026-2027

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0800

(10 Day Event) 08/20/2026 - 05/20/2027
Orientation: TBD
First Session: August 20, 2026

Keys to Successful IEPs (For South County SELPA Employees Only) FY2627

Fri, 01 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0800

Using SEIS
Writing legally defensible IEPs
Preparing for a successful meeting
Designing effective Transition Plans

This course is comprised of an introduction and 14 modules, which include specific content presented in screencasts, videos, slides, web links, and written material.

Special Education Leadership Academy 2026-2027

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 15:30:00 -0800

(10 Day Event) 08/20/2026 - 05/20/2027
Orientation: TBD
First Session: August 20, 2026

Principals Academy Session 3: Manifestation Determination: Understanding the Process and Leading with Confidence

Wed, 27 Jan 2027 08:15:00 -0800

Event Date 01/27/2027

South County SELPA presents

Principals Academy Session 3: Manifestation Determination: Understanding the Process and Leading with Confidence

Navigate complex disciplinary decisions with confidence while ensuring legal compliance and student-centered outcomes.

Manifestation Determination (MD) meetings are among the most important, and often most challenging, meetings educators participate in. This interactive training is designed to build participants' understanding of the legal requirements, collaborative decision-making process, and best practices for conducting meaningful Manifestation Determination Reviews for school-aged students.

Participants will strengthen their knowledge of the Manifestation Determination process while developing practical strategies for facilitating productive discussions, addressing challenging situations, and maintaining positive relationships with families.

ADVANCED: Woodcock-Johnson V Session 2

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 12:30:00 -0800

Event Date 01/28/2027

South County SELPA and Riveride Insights presents

ADVANCED: WOODCOCK JOHNSON V - SESSION 2

We invite you to join us to learn about the new features of the Woodcock-Johnson V (WJV), a comprehensive, digital-first assessment for ages 4 to 90+ that measures cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and language skills. Based on updated, post-pandemic norms, the WJ V features 17 new tests, 9 new clusters, and enhanced digital administration, including a virtual test library.

Advanced Training (PM Session 2):

Participants MUST have attended the 8/26/26 training session.
Further analysis of subtest and determine which would be appropriate to administer and more.

MUST HAVE ATTENDED A SESSION ON 8/26/2026