Madera County Superintendent of Schools

Date: September 3, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

The Diagnostic Center Central is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Assistive Technology Considerations and the IEP. This is a free, virtual professional learning opportunity for general and special educators, administrators, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists and families interested in learning more about Assistive Technology (AT) Considerations and addressing AT in student IEPs. 

 

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The California Department of Education, Special Education Division is pleased to announce the following in-person training in preparation for the upcoming collection of data for students with disabilities int he California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS): CALPADS Special Education Data 2025-26. This session will train local special education data coordinations and Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)-level staff on the updates and changes for the CALPADS Fall 1 Submission as well as other special education-related data. The training will cover:

 

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Date: September 23, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

The Diagnostic Center Central is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Assistive Technology to Support Executive Functioning. This is a free, virtual professional learning opportunity for general and special educators, administrators, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists and families interested in learning more about specific AT tools to support Executive Functioning. 

 

Registration Link: Click here to register.

 

African American student populations in California's schools are becoming increasingly diverse in terms of sociocultural (racial, ethnic, socioeconomic) and linguistic backgrounds. This growing diversity has important implications for determining the most appropriate language assessments for individual African American students. This presentation will address key considerations for determining the most appropriate language assessments for individual African American students from diverse linguistic backgrounds including those who speak General/Mainstream American English, African American English, other creole-based English languages, as well as languages other than English. 

 

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A full-day, virtual mini-conference, SELPA Administrators of California is proud to host this unique professional learning opportunity intended to support practitioners with primary responsibility for IEP development and facilitation, as well as IDEA implementation, who work proactively with parents as partners in the IEP process. 

 

Panels schedule:

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Navigating Away from Due Process & Toward Creative Resolution
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.	The 2025-26 Year In Review
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Administrative Designee Training, Techniques & Tips
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Addressing Chronic Absenteeism, Mental Health & Shortened Days
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	The Hottest Topics from the Field

Date: March 10, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

Literacy is important for all individuals. Literacy skills are crucial for overall academic success, independent living, social participation, and employment opportunities. Individuals with intellectual disabilities have unique strengths, potential, and challenges. Due to challenges with cognitive processing, memory, attention, and language development, acquiring literacy skills is often more difficult. However, with appropriate support, accommodations, and evidence-based instructional methods, manu individuals with intellectual disabilities can develop functional literacy skills. Developing functional literacy can enhance self-esteem and quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

 

Participants will be able to:

 

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Date: October 21, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

Individuals with Selective Mutism are at a significant disadvantage personally, socially, and educationally. These "quiet" children are not just choosing not to communicate. Selective Mutism is described as social communication anxiety. It not only affects verbal communication, but also nonverbal communication skills. This training will discuss assessment and treatment of students with Selective Mutism utilizing a team approach. 

 

Participants will be able to:

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Date: March 24, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

Individuals with Selective Mutism are at a significant disadvantage personally, socially, and educationally. These "quiet" children are not just choosing not to communicate. Selective Mutism is described as social communication anxiety. It not only affects verbal communication, but also nonverbal communication skills. This training will discuss assessment and treatment of students with Selective Mutism utilizing a team approach. 

 

Participants will be able to:

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Dates: September 9, 2025 | October 7, 2025 | December 9, 2025 | January 6, 2026 | February 10, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

* Note, all sessions must be attended to receive a certificate of attendance

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Implementation: A student-centered training focused on brekaing down barriers and building a collaborative approach to improving communication.

 

Participants will be able to:

 

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