DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
TRAINING CALENDAR 2008-2009

AUGUST 2008

Date
Training Topic
Agency
Contact Person
August 21, 2008

Understanding Special Education: What Paraeducators Need to Know
Presenter: Cathy Thoni

Elk Grove SELPA

Kevin Schaefer
Phone: 916-686-7780
kschaefe@egusd.net

August 22, 2008

Understanding Special Education: What Paraeducators Need to Know
Presenter: Cathy Thoni

Sacramento City USD

Linda Kawahara-Matsuo
916-643-9122

lindakm@sac-city.k12.ca.us

August 22, 2008

Will He Catch Up? Talking to Parents About Cognitive Impairment
Presenter: Jennifer Simmons

Tri-Valley SELPA

Lisa Lorentz
925-426-9144
llorentz@pleasanton.k12.ca.us

August 22, 2008

Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger

Tri-Valley SELPA

Lisa Lorentz
925-426-9144
llorentz@pleasanton.k12.ca.us

August 25, 2008 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment
Presenter: Jennifer Simmons
North Region SELPA
Martha Schultz
510-525-9805
mschultz@albany.k12.ca.us
August 27, 2008 Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn
Presenters: Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons

Sacramento City USD

Linda Kawahara-Matsuo
916-643-9122

lindakm@sac-city.k12.ca.us

August 28, 2008 For Paraeducators Only: Teaching Students with Autism-An Overview
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger
San Benito SELPA
Christine Lompa
831-637-5393 Ext. 121
clompa@sbcoe.org
August 28, 2008 Curriculum Relevant Therapy: Day 2-The Delivery
Presenter: Diann Grimm
LAUSD
Shellie Bader
213-241-3333
shellie.bader@lausd.net

August 29, 2008

Will He Catch Up? Talking to Parents About Cognitive Impairment
Presenter: Jennifer Simmons

Mission Valley SELPA

Rae MacKenzie
510-659-2569
rmackenzie@fremont.k12.ca.us


SEPTEMBER 2008

September 3, 2008 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment
Presenter: Jennifer Simmons
Elk Grove SELPA

Kevin Schaefer
Phone: 916-686-7780
kschaefe@egusd.net

September 3, 2008 Understanding Autism: An Overview for Administrators
Presenter: Mary Anne Nielsen
San Benito SELPA
Christine Lompa
831-637-5393 Ext. 121
clompa@sbcoe.org
September 4, 2008 Will He Catch Up? Talking to Parents About Cognitive Impairment
Presenter: Jennifer Simmons
Elk Grove SELPA

Kevin Schaefer
Phone: 916-686-7780
kschaefe@egusd.net

September 4, 2008

Teaching Students with Autism
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger and Ann England

San Ramon Valley Unified
Linda Rowley Thom
925-552-5006
lrowleythom@srvusd.net
September 4, 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1
Presenter: Diann Grimm
Sonoma County SELPA
Kathy Bregder
707-524-2761
kbregder@sonomaselpa.org
September 5, 2008 Will He Catch Up? Talking to Parents About Cognitive Impairment
Presenter: Jennifer Simmons
West Contra Costa SELPA
Ora Anderson
510-741-2840
oanderson@wccusd.net
September 9, 2008 Attention Please: Evidence-Based Instruction for Children with AD/HD
Presenter: Shari Gent
Vallejo City SELPA
Lisa Graham
707-556-8921 Ext. 50143
lgraham@vallejo.k12.ca.us
September 9, 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1
Presenter: Diann Grimm

Tri-Valley SELPA

Lisa Lorentz
925-426-9144
llorentz@pleasanton.k12.ca.us

September 10, 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 2
Presenter: Diann Grimm

Tri-Valley SELPA

Lisa Lorentz
925-426-9144
llorentz@pleasanton.k12.ca.us

September 11, 2008 Teaching Students with Autism
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger and Ann England
San Benito SELPA
Christine Lompa
831-637-5393 Ext. 121
clompa@sbcoe.org

September 12, 2008

Understanding Special Education: What Paraeducators Need to Know
Presenter: Cathy Thoni

Elk Grove SELPA

Kevin Schaefer
Phone: 916-686-7780
kschaefe@egusd.net

September 17, 2008

Understanding Autism: An Overview for Administrators
Presenter: Mary Anne Nielsen

Elk Grove SELPA

Kevin Schaefer
Phone: 916-686-7780
kschaefe@egusd.net

September 17, 2008 Understanding Special Education: What Paraeducators Need to Know
Presenter: Cathy Thoni
 
San Ramon Valley Unified
Linda Rowley Thom
925-552-5006
lrowleythom@srvusd.net
September 17, 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1
Presenter: Diann Grimm
Shasta County SELPA
Kim Washburn
530-225-0100
kwashburn@shastacoe.org
September 18, 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 2
Presenter: Diann Grimm
Shasta County SELPA
Kim Washburn
530-225-0100
kwashburn@shastacoe.org
September 19, 2008 Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger
Santa Clara Couty Office of Education
Linda McCabe
408-453-6725
linda_mccabe@sccoe.org
September 22, 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 2
Presenter: Diann Grimm
Sonoma County SELPA
Kathy Bregder
707-524-2761
kbregder@sonomaselpa.org
September 22, 2008 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment
Presenter: Jennifer Simmons
Contra Costa SELPA
Janice Fujii
925-827-0949 Ext. 15
jfujii@cccoe.k12.ca.us
September 23, 2008 Teaching Students with Autism
Presenters: Rebecca Steinberger and Ann England
Elk Grove SELPA

Kevin Schaefer
Phone: 916-686-7780
kschaefe@egusd.net

September 24, 2008 Understanding Special Education: What Paraeducators Need to Know
Presenter: Cathy Thoni
  
Vallejo City SELPA
Lisa Graham
707-556-8921 Ext. 50143
lgraham@vallejo.k12.ca.us
September 25, 2008 Students with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism in General Education: How Principals Can Lead the Way
Presenter: Diann Grimm
Marin County SELPA

Debbie Rogul
415-499-5850
drogul@marin.k12.ca.us

September 26, 2008 Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn
Presenters: Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons
Butte County SELPA
Jeri Jeska
530-532-5621
jjeska@bcoe.org
September 30, 2008 Promoting Social Competence: Effective Strategies for Busy Teachers
Presenters: Diann Grimm and Phoebe Howard
Vallejo City SELPA
Lisa Graham
707-556-8921 Ext. 50143
lgraham@vallejo.k12.ca.us

OCTOBER 2008

October 1, 2008 For Paraeducators Only: Teaching Students with Autism-An Overview
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger
Vallejo City SELPA
Lisa Graham
707-556-8921 Ext. 50143
lgraham@vallejo.k12.ca.us
October 1, 2008 Curriculum Relevant Therapy: Day 1-The Design
Presenter: Diann Grimm
Mt Diablo Unified SELPA
Josie Sardea
925-682-8000 Ext. 4065
sardeaj@mdusd.k12.ca.us
October 2, 2008 Promoting Social Competence: Effective Strategies for Busy Teachers
Presenters: Diann Grimm and Phoebe Howard
 

Tri-Valley SELPA

Lisa Lorentz
925-426-9144
llorentz@pleasanton.k12.ca.us

October 3, 2008 Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger
 
Butte County SELPA
Jeri Jeska
530-532-5621
jjeska@bcoe.org
October 4, 2008 Collaborationg with General Education Teachers: Strategies for Students with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
Presenter: Diann Grimm
CSHA District 3

Michelle Hulstrom
209-609-5179
mahulstrom@sbcglobal.net

October 6, 2008 Attention Please: Evidence-Based Instruction for Children with AD/HD
Presenter: Shari Gent
 
Nevada SELPA
Randy Mckean
530-265-0611 Ext. 203
randy.cm@earthlink.net
October 7, 2008 Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn
Presenters: Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons
 
Marin County SELPA

Debbie Rogul
415-499-5850
drogul@marin.k12.ca.us

October 7, 2008 Attention Please: Evidence-Based Instruction for Children with AD/HD
Presenter: Shari Gent
  
Placer County SELPA
Tom Neary
530-745-1352
tneary@placercoe.k12.ca.us
October 8, 2008 Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn
Presenters: Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons
 
Sonoma County SELPA
Kathy Bregder
707-524-2761
kbregder@sonomaselpa.org
October 9, 2008 Will He Catch Up? Talking to Parents About Cognitive Impairment
Presenter: Jennifer Simmons
 
Sonoma County SELPA
Kathy Bregder
707-524-2761
kbregder@sonomaselpa.org
October 10, 2008 Attention Please: Evidence-Based Instruction for Children with AD/HD
Presenter: Shari Gent
   
Humboldt-Del Norte SELPA
Kris Diamond
707-445-7117
kdiamond@humboldt.k12.ca.us
October 13, 2008 Understanding Special Education: What Paraeducators Need to Know
Presenter: Cathy Thoni
 
North Region SELPA
Martha Schultz
510-525-9805
mschultz@albany.k12.ca.us
October 14, 2008 Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger
 
Mid-Alameda SELPA Sandy Rauch
510-537-3000
srauch@cv.k12.ca.us
October 14, 2008 Students with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism in General Education: How Principals Can Lead the Way
Presenter: Diann Grimm
 
West Contra Costa SELPA
Ora Anderson
510-741-2840
oanderson@wccusd.net
October 16, 2008 For Paraeducators Only: Providing Support for Special Education Students in General Education Classrooms
Presenter: Diann Grimm
Placer County SELPA
Tom Neary
530-745-1352
tneary@placercoe.k12.ca.us
October 16, 2008 Teaching Students with Autism
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger and Ann England
 
Mt Diablo Unified SELPA
Chris Mack
925-682-8000 Ext. 4066
mackc@mdusd.k12.ca.us
October 17, 2008 Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn
Presenters: Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons
  
Twin Rivers SELPA

Janet Balcom
916-566-1786
jbalcom@twinriversusd.org

October 21, 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1
Presenter: Diann Grimm
 
Marin County SELPA

Debbie Rogul
415-499-5850
drogul@marin.k12.ca.us

October 21, 2008 Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger
  
North Santa Cruz SELPA
Cheryl Knox
831-475-4982
cknox@suesd.org
October 22, 2008 Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger
  
Monterey SELPA
Nancy Myers
831-755-0336
nmyers@monterey.k12.ca.us
October 23, 2008 Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger
  
West Contra Costa SELPA
Ora Anderson
510-741-2840
oanderson@wccusd.net
October 23, 2008 Promoting Social Competence: Effective Strategies for Busy Teachers
Presenters: Diann Grimm and Phoebe Howard
 
Shasta County SELPA
Kim Washburn
530-225-0100
kwashburn@shastacoe.org
October 27 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1
Presenter: Diann Grimm
  
Santa Clara Couty Office of Education
Linda McCabe
408-453-6725
linda_mccabe@sccoe.org
October 29, 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1
Presenter: Diann Grimm
   
Placer County SELPA
Tom Neary
530-745-1352
tneary@placercoe.k12.ca.us
October 29, 2008 Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior
Presenter: Rebecca Steinberger
   

San Mateo SELPA

Vanessa Chavez
650-802-5462
vchavez@smcoe.k12.ca.us

October 30, 2008 Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 2
Presenter: Diann Grimm
  
Placer County SELPA
Tom Neary
530-745-1352
tneary@placercoe.k12.ca.us
October 31, 2008 Middle and High School Transition Portfolios
Presenters: Priscilla Harvell and Renee A. Dawson
 

Tri-Valley SELPA

Lisa Lorentz
925-426-9144
llorentz@pleasanton.k12.ca.us