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DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TRAINING CALENDAR 2007-2008

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Past trainings are listed at the bottom of this page.
Date Training Title Host Contact Person
May

5/28/2008

B-8 Medical Interventions for Children with Behavior Disorders
Presenter(s): Dr. Joanne Weigel

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(949) 515-6530
cbarela@nmusd.us

 

PAST TRAININGS
Date Training Title Host Contact Person
September

9/25/2007
CANCELLED

S-9 Analyzing Fine Motor Skills Related to School Performance
Presenter(s): Kim Morton

Imperial County SELPA,
RCC Region 9 South

Tiffany Phillips
(760) 312-6505
tiffyape@icoe.org

October

10/2/2007
CANCELLED

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

LACOE, RCC Region 11

Tana Donaghy
(562) 803-8209
Donaghy_Tana@lacoe.edu

10/2/2007

L-2 Spotlighting the “I” in RtI: A Blue Print for Addressing and Meeting the Needs of Struggling and At-Risk Readers
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco

Pasadena USD

Pam Mallon
(626) 795-6981
PMallon@pusd.us

10/3/2007

A-5 Asperger Syndrome: Overview of Diagnosis and Educational Interventions for Upper Elementary and Secondary Students
Presenter(s): Dr. Joanne Weigel and Nick Cook

West End SELPA,
RCC Region 10

Anna Hernandez
(909) 481-4547
anna_hernandez@sbcss.k12.ca.us

10/4/2007

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

Corona-Norco USD,
RCC Region 10

Toni Dickson
(951) 736-5090
tdickson@cnusd.k12.ca.us

10/4/2007

L-3 Throw Away Your Red Pen and Teach Your Students How to Write: Basic Writing Skills for Struggling Writers
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(949) 515-6530
cbarela@nmusd.us

10/10/2007

B-8 Medical Interventions for Children with Behavior Disorders
Presenter(s): Dr. Joanne Weigel

East Valley SELPA,
RCC Region 10

Teresa Saenz
(909) 433-4794
teresa_saenz@sbcss.k12.ca.us

10/11/2007

S-4 The Art of Collaborative Teaching: Key Models and Strategies To Promote Student Success
Presenter(s): John Cressey

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(949) 515-6530
cbarela@nmusd.us

10/16/2007

S-2 Successful Transition Planning for All Students
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco and Kathy Whelan Gioia

Imperial County SELPA,
RCC Region 9 South

Tiffany Phillips
(760) 312-6505
tiffyape@icoe.org

10/16/2007

B-1 Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behavior
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(949) 515-6530
cbarela@nmusd.us

B-2 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

10/16/2007

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

Santa Clarita SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Michele Hill
(661) 294-5398
mhill@saugus.k12.ca.us

10/16/2007

S-7 Juvenile Bipolar Disorder: Essentials for School Psychologists
Presenter(s): Ron Russell

Vista USD

Ann Hunt
(760) 724-7115
AnnHunt@vusd.k12.ca.us

10/18/2007

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

Los Angeles USD

Gloria Lopez
(213) 241-3333
gloria.lopez@lausd.net

10/18/2007

S-2 Successful Transition Planning for All Students
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco and Kathy Whelan Gioia

Mid-Cities SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Adair Teller
(562) 866-9011
ateller@busd.k12.ca.us

10/18/2007

A-6 Communication Assessment and Programming for Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

North Coastal SELPA,
RCC Region 9 South

Teresa Shaffer
(760) 761-5117
tshaffer@sdcoe.net

10/18/2007

S-7 Juvenile Bipolar Disorder: Essentials for School Psychologists
Presenter(s): Ron Russell

San Bernardino City USD

Patty Imbiorski
(909) 880-6863
patty.imbiorski@sbcusd.k12.ca.us

10/23/2007

S-3 If It Isn’t Written Down, It Didn’t Happen
Presenter(s): Kathy Whelan-Gioia

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(949) 515-6530
cbarela@nmusd.us

10/23/2007

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

Pasadena SELPA and Foothill SELPA

Pam Mallon
(626) 795-6981
PMallon@pusd.us

10/25/2007

B-1 Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behavior
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

LACOE,
RCC Region 11

Tana Donaghy
(562) 803-8209
Donaghy_Tana@lacoe.edu

B-2 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

10/25/2007
CANCELLED

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

Ventura County SELPA,
RCC Region 8

Heather Johnson
(805) 482-2353
hjohnson@vcoe.org

10/25/2007

S-3 If It Isn’t Written Down, It Didn’t Happen
Presenter(s): Kathy Whelan-Gioia

West San Gabriel Valley SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Martina Westmoreland
(626) 254-9406
westmoreland_martina@lacoe.edu

10/29/2007

M-3 Social and Communication Development in Children
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

Saddleback Valley USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Debbie DiSanto
(949) 580-3454
disanto@svusd.org

10/30/2007

B-4 Head ‘Em Off at the Pass: Techniques to Manage Escalating Behaviors
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

CA School for the Deaf, Riverside

Barbara Peterson
(951) 320-2051
bpeterson@csdr-cde.ca.gov

B-6 “Now We’re Going to Play a Game!” Assessing Untestable Students
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

10/30/2007

M-1 Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities: Systematic Instruction Strategies
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

Long Beach USD

Joanne Murphy
(562) 997-8000
jmurphy@lbusd.k12.ca.us

10/30/2007

S-2 Successful Transition Planning for All Students
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco and Kathy Whelan Gioia

Riverside County SELPA, RCC Region 10

Gail Angus
(951) 490-0375
gangus@valverde.edu

November

11/1/2007
RESCHEDULED JAN. 31st

S-10 Developing Play Skills in Preschool Children with Special Needs
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

Riverside County SELPA, RCC Region 10

Gail Angus
(951) 490-0375
gangus@valverde.edu

S-10 Developing Play Skills in Preschool Children with Special Needs
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

11/1/2007

B-4 Head ‘Em Off at the Pass: Techniques to Manage Escalating Behaviors
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

Southwest SELPA ,
RCC Region 11

Mary Ann Clark
(310) 798-2965
SW_FRC@lacoe.edu

S-11 Understanding Primary Handicapping Conditions: An Overview for Paraeducators
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

11/6/2007
CANCELLED

M-1 Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

North Coastal SELPA,
RCC Region 9 South

Teresa Shaffer
(760) 761-5117
tshaffer@sdcoe.net

11/7/2007

S-12 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Assessment and Medical Intervention, Classroom Programming, and Positive Behavioral Support
Presenter(s): Dr. Joanne Weigel and Valerie Samuel

Los Angeles USD,
RCC Region 11

Gloria Lopez
(213) 241-3333
gloria.lopez@lausd.net

11/8/2007

Universal Design for Learning: Where to Begin
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

ACSA 2007 Leadership Summit

http://www.acsa.org/

11/8/2007

B-1 Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behavior
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

Corona-Norco USD,
RCC Region 10

Toni Dickson
(951) 736-5090
tdickson@cnusd.k12.ca.us

B-2 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

11/8/2007

M-1 Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

North Orange County SELPA, RCC Region 9 North

Gregory Endelman
(714) 641-5403
gendelman@ocde.us

11/13/2007

S-4 The Art of Collaborative Teaching: Key Models and Strategies To Promote Student Success
Presenter(s): John Cressey

Santa Clarita SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Michele Hill
(661) 294-5398
mhill@saugus.k12.ca.us

11/13/2007

S-7 Juvenile Bipolar Disorder: Essentials for School Psychologists
Presenter(s): Ron Russell

Southwest SELPA ,
RCC Region 11

Mary Ann Clark
(310) 798-2965
SW_FRC@lacoe.edu

11/14/2007

A-5 Asperger Syndrome: Overview of Diagnosis and Educational Interventions for Upper Elementary and Secondary Students
Presenter(s): Dr. Joanne Weigel and Nick Cook

Foothill SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Sherri Mudd
(818) 246-5378
smudd@gusd.net

11/15/2007

A-7 Autism: What Every Paraeducator Should Know About Working with Students with Autism
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

East San Gabriel Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

Beverly Murata
(909) 397-5090
Beverly.Murata@pomona.k12.ca.us

A-7 Autism: What Every Paraeducator Should Know About Working with Students with Autism
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

11/15/2007

L-2 Spotlighting the “I” in RtI: A Blue Print for Addressing and Meeting the Needs of Struggling and At-Risk Readers
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco

Kern County Consortium SELPA,
RCC Region 8

Marilyn Hurst
(661) 636-4812
mahurst@kern.org

11/15/2007

S-5 FAST FACTS: Collaboration Strategies That Work in Special Education
Presenter(s): John Cressey

Saddleback Valley USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Debbie DiSanto
(949) 580-3454
disanto@svusd.org

December

12/5/2007

B-1 Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behavior
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

Mid-Cities SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Adair Teller
(562) 866-9011
ateller@busd.k12.ca.us

B-2 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

12/11/2007

A-4 Cognitive Characteristics of Children with Autism: Implications for Assessment and Programming
Presenter(s): Judi Burkhartsmeyer

Orange USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Gail Bradshaw
(714) 628-4080
gbradshaw@orangeusd.k12.ca.us

12/13/2007
CANCELLED

B-1 Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behavior
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

East Valley SELPA,
RCC Region 10

Teresa Saenz
(909) 433-4794
teresa_saenz@sbcss.k12.ca.us

B-2 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

January 2008

1/11/2008

S-7 Juvenile Bipolar Disorder: Essentials for School Psychologists
Presenter(s): Ron Russell

Orange County School Psychologists

Christine Marsden
(714) 996-1921
cmarsden@pylusd.org

1/15/2008

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

East Valley SELPA,
RCC Region 10

Teresa Saenz
(909) 433-4794
teresa_saenz@sbcss.k12.ca.us

1/15/2008
CANCELLED

S-5 FAST FACTS: Collaboration Strategies That Work in Special Education
Presenter(s): John Cressey

Pasadena USD,
RCC Region 11

Pam Mallon
(626) 795-6981
PMallon@pusd.us

1/15/2008

S-6 Supporting Social Skills: How Can The Paraeducator Help?
Presenter(s): Kim Morton

LACOE, RCC Region 11

Tana Donaghy
(562) 803-8209
Donaghy_Tana@lacoe.edu

A-7 Autism: What Every Paraeducator Should Know About Working with Students with Autism
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

1/17/2008

S-14 AT 101: The Basics of Accessing the Curriculum through the Use of Assistive Technology
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

Imperial County SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

Tiffany Phillips
(760) 312-6505
tiffyape@icoe.org

1/17/2008

A-7 Autism: What Every Paraeducator Should Know About Working with Students with Autism
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

Southwest SELPA ,
RCC Region 11

Mary Ann Clark
(310) 798-2965
SW_FRC@lacoe.edu

1/23/2008

A-4 Cognitive Characteristics of Children with Autism: Implications for Assessment and Programming
Presenter(s): Judi Burkhartsmeyer

West San Gabriel Valley SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Martina Westmoreland
(626) 254-9406
westmoreland_martina@lacoe.edu

1/23/2008

A-5 Asperger Syndrome: Overview of Diagnosis and Educational Interventions for Upper Elementary and Secondary Students
Presenter(s): Dr. Joanne Weigel and Nick Cook

Mid-Cities SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Adair Teller
(562) 866-9011
ateller@busd.k12.ca.us

1/24/2008

L-2 Spotlighting the “I” in RtI: A Blue Print for Addressing and Meeting the Needs of Struggling and At-Risk Readers
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco

Southwest SELPA ,
RCC Region 11

Mary Ann Clark
(310) 798-2965
SW_FRC@lacoe.edu

1/28/2008

B-5 Hidden Functions of Problem Behaviors: Sensory-Seeking and Sensory-Avoiding
Presenter(s): Kim Morton

Saddleback Valley USD, RCC Region 9 North

Debbie DiSanto
(949) 580-3454
disanto@svusd.org

1/29/2008

S-3 If It Isn’t Written Down, It Didn’t Happen
Presenter(s): Kathy Whelan-Gioia

Antelope Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

Alma Guerrero
(661) 274-4136
ARGuerrero@avselpa.psd.k12.ca.us

1/29/2008

A-1 What Every Teacher Should Know About Working with Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

Santa Ana USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Debbie Misserville
(714) 558-5551
dmisserville@sausd.k12.ca.us

1/29/2008

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

Martina Westmoreland
(626) 254-9406
westmoreland_martina@lacoe.edu

1/30/2008

A-5 Asperger Syndrome: Overview of Diagnosis and Educational Interventions for Upper Elementary and Secondary Students
Presenter(s): Dr. Joanne Weigel and Nick Cook

North Coastal SELPA,
RCC Region 9 South

Teresa Shaffer
(760) 761-5117
tshaffer@sdcoe.net

1/31/2008

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

Orange USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Gail Bradshaw
(714) 628-4080
gbradshaw@orangeusd.k12.ca.us

1/31/2008

S-3 If It Isn’t Written Down, It Didn’t Happen
Presenter(s): Kathy Whelan-Gioia

Ventura County SELPA, RCC Region 8

Heather Johnson
(805) 482-2353
hjohnson@vcoe.org

1/31/2008

S-10 Developing Play Skills in Preschool Children with Special Needs
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

Riverside County SELPA, RCC Region 10

Gail Angus
(951) 490-0375
gangus@valverde.edu

S-10 Developing Play Skills in Preschool Children with Special Needs
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

February

2/5/2008

A-6 Communication Assessment and Programming for Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

Mid-Cities SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Adair Teller
(562) 866-9011
ateller@busd.k12.ca.us

2/5/2008

S-2 Successful Transition Planning for All Students
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco and Kathy Whelan Gioia

Placentia-Yorba Linda USD, RCC Region 9 North

Judi Carmona
(714) 985-8605
jcarmona@pylusd.org

2/7/2008

S-2 Successful Transition Planning for All Students
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco and Kathy Whelan Gioia

Antelope Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

Alma Guerrero
(661) 274-4136
ARGuerrero@avselpa.psd.k12.ca.us

2/7/2008
CANCELLED

S-14 AT 101: The Basics of Accessing the Curriculum through the Use of Assistive Technology
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

Foothill SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Sherri Mudd
(818) 246-5378
smudd@gusd.net

2/7/2008

B-1 Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behavior
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

Martina Westmoreland
(626) 254-9406
westmoreland_martina@lacoe.edu

B-2 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

2/21/2008

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

CARS+ Conference

http://www.carsplus.org/

2/21/2008

S-3 If It Isn’t Written Down, It Didn’t Happen
Presenter(s): Kathy Whelan-Gioia

CARS+ Conference

http://www.carsplus.org/

2/21/2008

S-4 The Art of Collaborative Teaching: Key Models and Strategies To Promote Student Success
Presenter(s): John Cressey

CARS+ Conference

http://www.carsplus.org/

2/21/2008

A-6 Communication Assessment and Programming for Verbal Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

West End SELPA,
RCC Region 10

Anna Hernandez
(909) 481-4547
anna_hernandez@sbcss.k12.ca.us

2/22/2008

S-5 FAST FACTS: Collaboration Strategies That Work in Special Education
Presenter(s): John Cressey

CARS+ Conference

http://www.carsplus.org/

2/22/2008

To be determined
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

CARS+ Conference

http://www.carsplus.org/

2/26/2008

S-7 Juvenile Bipolar Disorder: Essentials for School Psychologists
Presenter(s): Ron Russell

Imperial County SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

Tiffany Phillips
(760) 312-6505
tiffyape@icoe.org

2/26/2008

M-1 Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Cognitive Disabilities
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

West End SELPA,
RCC Region 10

Anna Hernandez
(909) 481-4547
anna_hernandez@sbcss.k12.ca.us

2/28/2008

S-7 Juvenile Bipolar Disorder: Essentials for School Psychologists
Presenter(s): Ron Russell

Desert/Mountain SELPA, RCC Region 10

Sheri Wilkins
(760) 242-6333
sheri_wilkins@sbcss.k12.ca.us

2/28/2008

A-1 What Every Teacher Should Know About Working with Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Presenter(s): Mary Owens

Placentia-Yorba Linda USD, RCC Region 9 North

Judi Carmona
(714) 985-8605
jcarmona@pylusd.org

2/28/2008

B-1 Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behavior
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

Puente Hills SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Donna Mieux
(626) 933-6521
Dmieux@hlpusd.k12.ca.us

B-2 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

March

3/4/2008

M-3 Social and Communication Development in Children
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

North Coastal SELPA,
RCC Region 9 South

Teresa Shaffer
(760) 761-5117
tshaffer@sdcoe.net

3/4/2008

S-7 Juvenile Bipolar Disorder: Essentials for School Psychologists
Presenter(s): Ron Russell

South County SELPA,
RCC Region 9 South

Russell Coronado
(619) 470-5233
rcoronado@sdcoe.net

3/6/2008

B-1 Determining the Meaning of Challenging Behavior
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

Placentia-Yorba Linda USD, RCC Region 9 North

Judi Carmona
(714) 985-8605
jcarmona@pylusd.org

B-2 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

3/6/2008

S-1 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter(s): Susan Simmons

Kern County Consortium SELPA, RCC Region 8

Marilyn Hurst
(661) 636-4812
mahurst@kern.org

3/11/2008
CANCELLED

L-2 Spotlighting the “I” in RtI: A Blue Print for Addressing and Meeting the Needs of Struggling and At-Risk Readers
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco

Desert/Mountain SELPA, RCC Region 10

Sheri Wilkins
(760) 242-6333
sheri_wilkins@sbcss.k12.ca.us

3/11/2008

S-3 If It Isn’t Written Down, It Didn’t Happen
Presenter(s): Kathy Whelan-Gioia

Santa Clarita SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Michele Hill
(661) 294-5398
mhill@saugus.k12.ca.us

3/11/2008

A-4 Cognitive Characteristics of Children with Autism: Implications for Assessment and Programming
Presenter(s): Judi Burkhartsmeyer

Southwest SELPA ,
RCC Region 11

Mary Ann Clark
(310) 798-2965
SW_FRC@lacoe.edu

3/12/2008
CANCELLED

M-3 Social and Communication Development in Children
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

Orange County Dept. of Ed, RCC Region 9 North

QB Keju
(714) 966-4144
qbkeju@ocde.us

3/13/2008

S-3 If It Isn’t Written Down, It Didn’t Happen
Presenter(s): Kathy Whelan-Gioia

East Valley SELPA,
RCC Region 10

Teresa Saenz
(909) 433-4794
teresa_saenz@sbcss.k12.ca.us

3/13/2008

L-3 Throw Away Your Red Pen and Teach Your Students How to Write: Basic Writing Skills for Struggling Writers
Presenter(s): Vonnie DiCecco

Southwest SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Mary Ann Clark
(310) 798-2965
SW_FRC@lacoe.edu

April

4/15/2008

A-6 Communication Assessment and Programming for Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

South County SELPA,
RCC Region 9 South

Russell Coronado
(619) 470-5233
rcoronado@sdcoe.net

4/22/2008
CANCELLED

S-13 How Children Think and Learn: An Overview
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

LACOE, RCC Region 11

Tana Donaghy
(562) 803-8209
Donaghy_Tana@lacoe.edu

M-3 Social and Communication Development in Children
Presenter(s): Nick Cook

 


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