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DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TRAINING CALENDAR 2008-2009

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Date Training Title Host Contact Person
May

5/6/2009

S-1 How Children Think and Learn: An Overview
Presenter:  Nick Cook

Ventura County SELPA, RCC Region 8

Michele Harding
(805) 482-2531
MHarding@vcoe.org

5/27/2009

B-7 Medical Interventions for Children with Behavior Disorders
Presenter:  Dr. Joanne Weigel

South County SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

 

PAST TRAININGS

September

9/9/2008

S-9 Mental Health Disorders in Schools
Presenter:  Ron Russell

Santa Clarita SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

9/16/2008

S-4 The Art of Collaborative Teaching: Key Models and Strategies to Promote Student Success
Presenter:  John Cressey

Moreno Valley USD,
RCC Region 10

Judy Waggoner
(951) 571-7500 ext 17282
jwaggoner@mvusd.k12.ca.us

9/18/2008

S-4 The Art of Collaborative Teaching: Key Models and Strategies to Promote Student Success
Presenter:  John Cressey

Kern County Consortium SELPA, RCC Region 8

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

9/25/2008

S-13 Supporting Social Skills: How Can the Paraeducator Help?
Presenter:  Kim Morton

West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

Gail Crotty
(626) 254-9406
crotty_gail@lacoe.edu

9/26/2008

S-4 The Art of Collaborative Teaching: Key Models and Strategies to Promote Student Success
Presenter:  John Cressey

Antelope Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

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

October

10/7/2008

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for Supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

Southwest SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

10/7/2008

S-9 Mental Health Disorders in Schools
Presenter:  Ron Russell

South Orange County SELPA/Saddleback Valley USD, RCC Region 9 North

Mary Anderson
(949) 580-3395
andersonmary@svusd.org

10/9/2008

B-5 “Now We’re Going to Play a Game!” Assessing Untestable Students
Presenter:  Nick Cook

Antelope Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

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

10/15/2008

A-4 Asperger Syndrome: Overview of Diagnosis and Educational Interventions for Upper Elementary and Secondary Students
Presenter(s):  Dr. Joanne Weigel, Nick Cook

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(714) 424-4770
cbarela@nmusd.us

10/16/2008

A-3 Cognitive Characteristics of Children with Autism: Implications for Assessment and Programming
Presenter:  Judi Burkhartsmeyer

Riverside COE, RCC Region 10 Autism Committee

Rebecca Silva
(951) 826-6480
rsilva@rcoe.us

10/16/2008

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for Supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

North Coastal SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

10/16/2008

L-1 Accessing the Core Curriculum: Facilitating Comprehension in the Content Areas
Presenter:  Vonnie DiCecco

Riverside County SELPA, RCC Region 10

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

10/16/2008

S-9 Mental Health Disorders in Schools
Presenter:  Ron Russell

WACSEP, RCC Region 11

Arlene Galaviz
(562) 945-6431
argalaviz@wacsep.com

10/16/2008

S-13 Supporting Social Skills: How Can the Paraeducator Help?
Presenter:  Kim Morton

Southwest SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

10/21/2008

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

Long Beach USD,
RCC Region 11

Joanne Murphy
(562) 988-1823
jmurphy@lbschools.net

10/21/2008

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

ABC USD, RCC Region 11

Amy Garcia
(562) 926-5566
amyq.garcia@abcusd.k12.ca.us

10/23/2008

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

Southwest SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

10/28/2008

A-1 Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Associated Educational Interventions
Presenter:  Mary Owens

Santa Clarita SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

10/28/2008

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for Supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

Orange County Dept. of Education, RCC Region 9 North

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

10/28/2008

S-9 Mental Health Disorders in Schools
Presenter:  Ron Russell

Foothill SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Lisa McGeorge
(818) 246-5378
lmcgeorge@gusd.net

10/29/2008

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

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(714) 424-4770
cbarela@nmusd.us

10/30/2008 CANCELED

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

Gail Crotty
(626) 254-9406
crotty_gail@lacoe.edu

10/30/2008

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

North Coastal SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

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

10/30/2008

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

Kern County Consortium SELPA, RCC Region 8

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

10/30/2008

S-9 Mental Health Disorders in Schools
Presenter:  Ron Russell

South County SELPA,
RCC Region 9 South

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

November

11/4/2008

A-7 Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD): What Every Paraeducator Should Know
Presenter:  Mary Owens

Irvine USD, RCC Region 9 North

Kathy Durocher
(949) 936-5235
kduroche@iusd.org

11/4/2008

S-10 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

San Diego City Schools

Kristie Calton
(619) 283-5924
kcalton@sandi.net

11/5/2008

A-3 Cognitive Characteristics of Children with Autism: Implications for Assessment and Programming
Presenter:  Judi Burkhartsmeyer

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(714) 424-4770
cbarela@nmusd.us

11/5/2008

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

North Coastal SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

11/6/2008

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

Riverside COE, RCC Region 10 Autism Committee

Rebecca Silva
(951) 826-6480
rsilva@rcoe.us

11/6/2008

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

Antelope Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

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

11/12/2008

A-4 Asperger Syndrome: Overview of Diagnosis and Educational Interventions for Upper Elementary and Secondary Students
Presenter(s):  Dr. Joanne Weigel, Nick Cook

San Diego City Schools

Kristie Calton
(619) 283-5924
kcalton@sandi.net

11/13/2008

L-1 Accessing the Core Curriculum: Facilitating Comprehension in the Content Areas
Presenter:  Vonnie DiCecco

South County SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

11/14/2008

S-4 The Art of Collaborative Teaching: Key Models and Strategies to Promote Student Success
Presenter:  John Cressey

Pasadena USD,
RCC Region 11

Pamela Mallon
(626) 568-4531
PMallon@pusd.us

11/18/2008

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

WACSEP, RCC Region 11

Arlene Galaviz
(562) 945-6431
argalaviz@wacsep.com

11/18/2008

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

Mid-Cities SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

11/18/2008

S-8 Juvenile Bipolar Disorder
Presenter:  Ron Russell

Southwest SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

11/20/2008
CANCELED

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

West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

Gail Crotty
(626) 254-9406
crotty_gail@lacoe.edu

11/20/2008

S-9 Mental Health Disorders in Schools
Presenter:  Ron Russell

Riverside County SELPA, RCC Region 10

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

11/20/2008

S-10 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

Ventura County SELPA, RCC Region 8

Sarah Fontenot
(805) 482-2531
sfontenot@vcoe.org
December

12/9/2008

B-5 “Now We’re Going to Play a Game!” Assessing Untestable Students
Presenter:  Nick Cook

South County SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

12/9/2008

B-6 Hidden Functions of Problem Behaviors: Sensory-Seeking and Sensory-Avoiding
Presenter:  Kim Morton

North Coastal SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

12/9/2008

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

South County SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

12/11/2008

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

Orange County Dept. of Education, RCC Region 9 North

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

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

January

1/6/2009

A-2 Introduction to California’s NEW Report, ASD: Guidelines for Evidenced-Based Interventions
Presenter:  Mary Owens

Ventura County SELPA, RCC Region 8

Sarah Fontenot
(805) 482-2531
sfontenot@vcoe.org

1/8/2009

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

Riverside County SELPA, RCC Region 10

Martinrex Kedziora
(951) 765-5100
mkedzior@hemetusd.k12.ca.us

1/13/2009

A-2 Introduction to California’s NEW Report, ASD: Guidelines for Evidenced-Based Interventions
Presenter:  Mary Owens

Riverside COE, RCC Region 10 Autism Committee

Rebecca Silva
(951) 826-6480
rsilva@rcoe.us

1/13/2009

S-8 Juvenile Bipolar Disorder
Presenter:  Ron Russell

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(714) 424-4770
cbarela@nmusd.us

1/15/2009

A-1 Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Associated Educational Interventions
Presenter:  Mary Owens

South County SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

1/21/2009

A-4 Asperger Syndrome: Overview of Diagnosis and Educational Interventions for Upper Elementary and Secondary Students
Presenter(s):  Dr. Joanne Weigel, Nick Cook

Southwest SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

1/21/2009
CANCELED

S-4 The Art of Collaborative Teaching: Key Models and Strategies to Promote Student Success
Presenter:  John Cressey

Ventura County SELPA, RCC Region 8

Sarah Fontenot
(805) 482-2531
sfontenot@vcoe.org

1/22/2009

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

Placentia-Yorba Linda USD, RCC Region 9 North

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

1/22/2009

A-3 Cognitive Characteristics of Children with Autism: Implications for Assessment and Programming
Presenter:  Judi Burkhartsmeyer

Mid-Cities SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

1/23/2009

S-4 The Art of Collaborative Teaching: Key Models and Strategies to Promote Student Success
Presenter:  John Cressey

South County SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

1/26/2009

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

South Orange County SELPA/Saddleback Valley USD, RCC Region 9 North

Mary Anderson
(949) 580-3395
andersonmary@svusd.org

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

1/27/2009

B-5 “Now We’re Going to Play a Game!” Assessing Untestable Students
Presenter:  Nick Cook

ABC USD, RCC Region 11

Amy Garcia
(562) 926-5566
amyq.garcia@abcusd.k12.ca.us

1/27/2009

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

Fullerton Joint Union High School District, RCC Region 9 North

Shelly Garcia
(714) 870-2849
ShellyGarcia@fjuhsd.net

1/27/2009

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

Desert/Mountain SELPA, RCC Region 10

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

1/28/2009
CANCELED

S-10 Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Differentiating Instruction for all Learners
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

Desert/Mountain SELPA, RCC Region 10

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

1/29/2009

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

North Coastal SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

1/29/2009

S-1 How Children Think and Learn: An Overview
Presenter:  Nick Cook

LACOE, RCC Region 11

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

1/29/2009

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

Newport-Mesa USD,
RCC Region 9 North

Candy Barela
(714) 424-4770
cbarela@nmusd.us
February

2/3/2009

A-1 Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Associated Educational Interventions
Presenter:  Mary Owens

West End SELPA,
RCC Region 10

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

2/3/2009

S-9 Mental Health Disorders in Schools
Presenter:  Ron Russell

Desert/Mountain SELPA, RCC Region 10

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

2/5/2009

A-1 Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Associated Educational Interventions
Presenter:  Mary Owens

LACOE, RCC Region 11

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

2/5/2009

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

South County SELPA, RCC Region 9 South

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

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

2/5/2009

S-9 Mental Health Disorders in Schools
Presenter:  Ron Russell

Southwest SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

2/24/2009

A-6 What Every Teacher Should Know About Working with Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Presenter:  Mary Owens

Placentia-Yorba Linda USD, RCC Region 9 North

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

2/24/2009

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

Corona-Norco USD,
RCC Region 10

Toni Dickson
(951) 736-8219
tdickson@cnusd.k12.ca.us

2/26/2009

A-5 Communication Assessment and Programming for Students with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Presenter:  Nick Cook

Kern County Consortium SELPA, RCC Region 8

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

2/26/2009

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

Puente Hills SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Yolanda Smith
(626) 854-8344
ysmith@mail.rowland.k12.ca.us
March

3/3/2009

A-1 Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Associated Educational Interventions
Presenter: Mary Owens

Santa Barbara County SELPA, RCC Region 8

Claudia Echavarria
(805) 683-1424 cechavarria@sbcoe.org

3/5/2009

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

Pasadena USD,
RCC Region 11

Pamela Mallon
(626) 568-4531
PMallon@pusd.us

3/6/2009

A-5 Communication Assessment and Programming for Students with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Presenter:  Nick Cook

Foothill SELPA,
RCC Region 11

Lisa McGeorge
(818) 246-5378
lmcgeorge@gusd.net

3/12/2009
CANCELED

A-6 What Every Teacher Should Know About Working with Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Presenter:  Mary Owens

Corona-Norco USD,
RCC Region 10

Toni Dickson
(951) 736-8219
tdickson@cnusd.k12.ca.us

3/18/2009

A-3 Cognitive Characteristics of Children with Autism: Implications for Assessment and Programming
Presenter:  Judi Burkhartsmeyer

Southwest SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

3/18/2009

A-4 Asperger Syndrome: Overview of Diagnosis and Educational Interventions for Upper Elementary and Secondary Students
Presenter(s):  Dr. Joanne Weigel, Nick Cook

Placentia-Yorba Linda USD, RCC Region 9 North

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

3/19/2009

A-1 Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Associated Educational Interventions
Presenter:  Mary Owens

East San Gabriel Valley SELPA, RCC Region 11

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

3/25/2009
CANCELED

S-1 How Children Think and Learn: An Overview
Presenter:  Nick Cook

Southwest SELPA,
RCC Region 11

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

3/27/2009

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

Ventura County SELPA, RCC Region 8

Michele Harding
(805) 482-2531
MHarding@vcoe.org

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

April

4/22/2009

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for Supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

Placentia-Yorba Linda USD, RCC Region 9 North

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

4/29/2009

A-8 Getting to the Core: Strategies for Supporting the Organization, Attention and Output Skills of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD
Presenter:  Susan Simmons

Santa Barbara County SELPA, RCC Region 8

Claudia Echavarria
(805) 683-1424 cechavarria@sbcoe.org


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