PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Riverside County SELPA is committed to providing Professional Learning opportunities that meet the unique needs of each of our member Local Education Agencies (LEAs). We strive to hold SELPA wide Professional Learning events, as well as, sessions designed specifically for each LEA. See upcoming opportunities below or click on our Calendar tab at the top of the website for event and registration information.   

Riverside County SELPA Vision for Staff Development:

  • Provide a comprehensive plan of staff development for educators and families based on best practices in special education.
  • Plan a yearly calendar of trainings and distribute to member LEAs.
  • Effectively disseminate information regarding staff development opportunities throughout the county.
  • Train district representatives who will return to their LEAs to train others.
  • Collaborate with other agencies to provide staff development throughout the county.

If you need additional information or to request Professional Learning please contact Kellie at kellie@rcselpa.org 

Upcoming Events

Introduction to the IEP Process and Educational Benefit

Riverside County SELPA Office, 2935 Indian Avenue, Perris, CA 92571

July 24th, 2024 - 9:00 am

This in-person professional learning opportunity is designed to give participants an overview of the IEP writing process to ensure educational benefit is being provided to students with disabilities. The RC SELPA Leadership Team will guide participants through the RC SELPA IEP Manual, as well as resources on providing educational benefit to students. If you require special accommodations to access this professional learning opportunity, please contact the Riverside County SELPA office no later than 5 days prior to the start of the session.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Begins with the IEP

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

July 31st, 2024 - 1:00 pm

This two hour professional learning opportunity will give participants tips on how to use effective communication strategies to build positive relationships with families, and will provide them with resources to assist them throughout the ADR process.

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SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

August 7th, 2024 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting.

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The Social/Emotional/Behavioral Well Being of Students

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

August 9th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Define and review social emotional learning. Review essential components of a positive classroom/climate/culture. Identification and implementation of evidence based programs. Identify and implement various positive behavior interventions. Identify student needs and explore functionally equivalent interventions. Review effective communication strategies.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Begins with the IEP

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

August 21st, 2024 - 1:00 pm

This two hour professional learning opportunity will give participants tips on how to use effective communication strategies to build positive relationships with families, and will provide them with resources to assist them throughout the ADR process.

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Supporting Students Impacted by Trauma

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

August 23rd, 2024 - 9:00 am

Differentiate interventions based Social/Emotional competencies. Identify and implement various behavior interventions including the use of social stories and circle discussions. Identify student needs and provide functionally equivalent interventions. Establish positive classroom climate and structure.

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Writing IEPs for Educational Benefit

Riverside County Special Education Local Plan Area Office, 2935 Indian Avenue, Perris, CA 92571

August 27th, 2024 - 9:00 am

This in-person professional learning opportunity is designed to give teachers, administrators, case managers, and related service providers, an overview of the IEP writing process to ensure educational benefit is being provided to students with disabilities. The RC SELPA Leadership Team will guide participants through the RC SELPA IEP Manual, as well as resources on providing educational benefit to students. If you require special accommodations to access this professional learning opportunity, please contact the Riverside County SELPA office no later than 5 days prior to the start of the session.

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Preschool Consortium

Riverside County Office of Education - Riverside

September 5th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Join Early Childhood Educators from across Riverside County for an opportunity to collaborate and share best practices to support our youngest students with disabilities. The consortium participants will discuss updates in assessment, instructional strategies, and changes to legislation regarding early childhood-aged children in special education.

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Risk Assessment & Prevention

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

September 6th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Identify warning signs and risk factors when conducting a risk assessment. Determine risk level and associated action. Review suicide prevention practices, early intervention, and post-prevention options for support. Understand the implications and mandates of AB 2246, AB 1767, Tarasoff, and current educational case law.

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Behavior Interventions in the Classroom

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

September 12th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Differentiate interventions based Social/Emotional competencies. Identify and implement various behavior interventions including the use of social stories and circle discussions. Identify student needs and provide functionally equivalent interventions. Establish positive classroom climate and structure.

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SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

September 19th, 2024 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting.

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Data Team Workshops

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

September 19th, 2024 - 11:00 am

Riverside County SELPA Data Team Workshops are designed to give LEA Data Teams the support and work time needed to ensure CALPADS data submissions are timely and accurate. RC SELPA team members will work alongside LEA data team members: to address and correct CALPADS reporting errors, review updates to the CALPADS reporting process, review SEIS data submissions, and provide any additional support needed for required special education data submissions. We encourage LEA Data Teams to attend with their CALPADS Technicians, SEIS Technicians, and Special Education Administrators. These workshops are offered at no cost for RC SELPA Member LEAs.

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Defensible ERMHS Assessment

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

October 4th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Strategically plan components of the ERMHS assessment to draft a defensible ERMHS report. Identify the stakeholders in the student's support provider network to interview and incorporate in the ERMHS report. Identify which measures/instruments to utilize for the ERMHS assessment. Develop a rationale for organizing the necessary components of an ERMHS report. Review and evaluate a comprehensive ERMHS report.

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Counseling Approaches for Improved Behavioral Outcomes

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

October 10th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Define Counseling Approaches Using the R.E.S.I.L.I.E.N.C.E. Approach to Sharpen Your Counseling Techniques Defense Mechanisms Behavioral Health vs. Mental Health Effective Counseling Approaches in the School Environment Resources

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SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

October 17th, 2024 - 9:00 am

<p>SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting</p>

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Data Team Workshops

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

October 17th, 2024 - 11:00 am

Riverside County SELPA Data Team Workshops are designed to give LEA Data Teams the support and work time needed to ensure CALPADS data submissions are timely and accurate. RC SELPA team members will work alongside LEA data team members: to address and correct CALPADS reporting errors, review updates to the CALPADS reporting process, review SEIS data submissions, and provide any additional support needed for required special education data submissions. We encourage LEA Data Teams to attend with their CALPADS Technicians, SEIS Technicians, and Special Education Administrators. These workshops are offered at no cost for RC SELPA Member LEAs.

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Building Resilience in Trauma Impacted Students

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

November 1st, 2024 - 9:00 am

Define Resiliency, Resiliency and Culture, Define Trauma and Types of Trauma, Trauma's Impact, Trauma and Resiliency Through the Lens of Culture, Building Resiliency after Before and After Trauma, Executive Functioning and Resilience, Self-Care with Coping Skills.

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SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

November 7th, 2024 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting.

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Making Self-Care Your Superpower

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

November 8th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Define Healthy Self-Care Using the Three Lens Approach for Healthy Self-Care Identifying and Addressing Staffs' Needs Post Pandemic Using the A.C.C.E.P.T.A.N.C.E. Approach for Balance and Motivation Using Supports for Resilience Goals, Sacrifice, and Achievement

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Data Team Workshops

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

November 14th, 2024 - 11:00 am

Riverside County SELPA Data Team Workshops are designed to give LEA Data Teams the support and work time needed to ensure CALPADS data submissions are timely and accurate. RC SELPA team members will work alongside LEA data team members: to address and correct CALPADS reporting errors, review updates to the CALPADS reporting process, review SEIS data submissions, and provide any additional support needed for required special education data submissions. We encourage LEA Data Teams to attend with their CALPADS Technicians, SEIS Technicians, and Special Education Administrators. These workshops are offered at no cost for RC SELPA Member LEAs.

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Preschool Consortium

Riverside County Office of Education - Murrieta

December 5th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Join Early Childhood Educators from across Riverside County for an opportunity to collaborate and share best practices to support our youngest students with disabilities. The consortium participants will discuss updates in assessment, instructional strategies, and changes to legislation regarding early childhood-aged children in special education.

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Behavior Strategies to Support Inclusion

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

December 6th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Inclusion and Mainstreaming Defined IDEA Section 300.42: Supplementary Aids &amp; Services Universal Design for Learning Models of Inclusion Comparing Classrooms, Traditional vs. Differentiated Inclusive Environment, Best Practices/ Teaching Tips Strategies for Building Community in the Classroom Social Emotional Learning Definition and Core Competencies Inclusion and Understanding Executive Functioning Working as a Team and Implementing a Effective System Addressing Students' Needs.

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SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

December 12th, 2024 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting.

Read More >>


Data Team Workshops

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

December 12th, 2024 - 11:00 am

Riverside County SELPA Data Team Workshops are designed to give LEA Data Teams the support and work time needed to ensure CALPADS data submissions are timely and accurate. RC SELPA team members will work alongside LEA data team members: to address and correct CALPADS reporting errors, review updates to the CALPADS reporting process, review SEIS data submissions, and provide any additional support needed for required special education data submissions. We encourage LEA Data Teams to attend with their CALPADS Technicians, SEIS Technicians, and Special Education Administrators. These workshops are offered at no cost for RC SELPA Member LEAs.

Read More >>


The Social/Emotional/Behavioral Well Being of Students

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

December 18th, 2024 - 9:00 am

Define and review social emotional learning. Review essential components of a positive classroom/climate/culture. Identification and implementation of evidence based programs. Identify and implement various positive behavior interventions. Identify student needs and explore functionally equivalent interventions. Review effective communication strategies.

Read More >>


SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

January 9th, 2025 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting.

Read More >>


Supporting Students Impacted by Trauma

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

January 10th, 2025 - 9:00 am

Differentiate interventions based Social/Emotional competencies. Identify and implement various behavior interventions including the use of social stories and circle discussions. Identify student needs and provide functionally equivalent interventions. Establish positive classroom climate and structure.

Read More >>


Preschool Consortium

Riverside County Office of Education - Riverside

February 6th, 2025 - 9:00 am

Join Early Childhood Educators from across Riverside County for an opportunity to collaborate and share best practices to support our youngest students with disabilities. The consortium participants will discuss updates in assessment, instructional strategies, and changes to legislation regarding early childhood-aged children in special education.

Read More >>


Risk Assessment & Prevention

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

February 7th, 2025 - 9:00 am

Identify warning signs and risk factors when conducting a risk assessment. Determine risk level and associated action. Review suicide prevention practices, early intervention, and post-prevention options for support. Understand the implications and mandates of AB 2246, AB 1767, Tarasoff, and current educational case law.</p>

Read More >>


SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

February 13th, 2025 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting.

Read More >>


SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

March 6th, 2025 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting.

Read More >>


Behavior Interventions in the Classroom

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

March 7th, 2025 - 9:00 am

Differentiate interventions based Social/Emotional competencies. Identify and implement various behavior interventions including the use of social stories and circle discussions. Identify student needs and provide functionally equivalent interventions. Establish positive classroom climate and structure.

Read More >>


Defensible ERMHS Assessment

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

April 4th, 2025 - 9:00 am

<p>Strategically plan components of the ERMHS assessment to draft a defensible ERMHS report. Identify the stakeholders in the student&#39;s support provider network to interview and incorporate in the ERMHS report. Identify which measures/instruments to utilize for the ERMHS assessment. Develop a rationale for organizing the necessary components of an ERMHS report. Review and evaluate a comprehensive ERMHS report.</p>

Read More >>


Preschool Consortium

Riverside County Office of Education - Murrieta

April 10th, 2025 - 9:00 am

Join Early Childhood Educators from across Riverside County for an opportunity to collaborate and share best practices to support our youngest students with disabilities. The consortium participants will discuss updates in assessment, instructional strategies, and changes to legislation regarding early childhood-aged children in special education.

Read More >>


SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

April 10th, 2025 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting.

Read More >>


Data Team Workshops

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

April 10th, 2025 - 11:00 am

Riverside County SELPA Data Team Workshops are designed to give LEA Data Teams the support and work time needed to ensure CALPADS data submissions are timely and accurate. RC SELPA team members will work alongside LEA data team members: to address and correct CALPADS reporting errors, review updates to the CALPADS reporting process, review SEIS data submissions, and provide any additional support needed for required special education data submissions. We encourage LEA Data Teams to attend with their CALPADS Technicians, SEIS Technicians, and Special Education Administrators. These workshops are offered at no cost for RC SELPA Member LEAs.

Read More >>


SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

May 1st, 2025 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting.

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Data Team Workshops

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

May 8th, 2025 - 11:00 am

Riverside County SELPA Data Team Workshops are designed to give LEA Data Teams the support and work time needed to ensure CALPADS data submissions are timely and accurate. RC SELPA team members will work alongside LEA data team members: to address and correct CALPADS reporting errors, review updates to the CALPADS reporting process, review SEIS data submissions, and provide any additional support needed for required special education data submissions. We encourage LEA Data Teams to attend with their CALPADS Technicians, SEIS Technicians, and Special Education Administrators. These workshops are offered at no cost for RC SELPA Member LEAs.

Read More >>


SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meeting

Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom

June 5th, 2025 - 9:00 am

SEIS/CALPADS Informational Meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for special education information system reporting

Read More >>


Data Team Workshops

RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571

June 12th, 2025 - 11:00 am

Riverside County SELPA Data Team Workshops are designed to give LEA Data Teams the support and work time needed to ensure CALPADS data submissions are timely and accurate. RC SELPA team members will work alongside LEA data team members: to address and correct CALPADS reporting errors, review updates to the CALPADS reporting process, review SEIS data submissions, and provide any additional support needed for required special education data submissions. We encourage LEA Data Teams to attend with their CALPADS Technicians, SEIS Technicians, and Special Education Administrators. These workshops are offered at no cost for RC SELPA Member LEAs.

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