Training CalendarAug

DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
TRAINING CALENDAR 2009-2010

AUGUST 2009
Date	Training Topic	Agency	Contact Person
08/25/09	Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing The Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1 Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Sacramento City USD	Linda Kawahara-Matsuo Phone: 916-643-9122 lindakm@sac-city.k12.ca.us
08/25/09	Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior Presenter(s): Rebecca Steinberger	Marin HeadStart	Joan Troppmann Phone: 415-883-3791 x 22 joan@marinheadstart.org
08/27/09	Straight Talk About Attention Defict/Hyperactivity Disorder(s): Evidence-based Instruction Presenter(s): Shari Gent	Rescue USD	Patti Stevens Phone: 530-672-4830 pstevens@rescue.k12.ca.us
08/31/09	Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing The Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1 Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Lake County SELPA	Lorrie Lubecki Phone: 707-262-4131 lorriel@lake-coe.k12.ca.us

SEPTEMBER 2009
09/1/09	Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 2 Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Lake County SELPA	Lorrie Lubecki Phone: 707-262-4131 lorriel@lake-coe.k12.ca.us
09/2/09	For Paraeducators Only: Providing Support for Special Education Students in General Education Classrooms Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Elk Grove SELPA	Kevin Schaefer Phone: 916-686-7780 kschaefe@egusd.net
09/3/09	For Paraeducators Only: Providing Support for Special Education Students in General Education Classrooms Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Sacramento City USD	Linda Kawahara-Matsuo Phone: 916-643-9122 lindakm@sac-city.k12.ca.us
09/4/09	Understanding Special Education: What Paraeducator Need to Know Presenter(s): Cathy Thoni	Santa Clara County Office of Education	Linda McCabe Phone: 408-453-6725 linda_mccabe@sccoe.org
09/4/09	Curriculum Relevant Therapy: An Update Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Sacramento City USD	Linda Kawahara-Matsuo Phone: 916-643-9122 lindakm@sac-city.k12.ca.us
09/8/09	Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Presenter(s): Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons	Loomis USD	Laura Bishop Phone: 916-652-1811 x110 lbishop@loomis-usd.k12.ca.us
09/10/09	Students with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism in General Education: How Principals Can Lead the Way Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Napa Valley SELPA	Adam Stein Phone: 707-253-6865 astein@nvusd.k12.ca.us
09/11/09	Understanding Special Education: What Paraeducators Need to Know Presenter(s): Cathy Thoni	Elk Grove SELPA	Kevin Schaefer Phone: 916-686-7780 kschaefe@egusd.net
09/11/09	For Paraeducators Only: Providing Support for Special Education Students in General Education Classrooms Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	San Ramon Valley Unified	Linda Rowley Thom Phone: 925-552-5006 lrowleythom@srvusd.net
09/15/09	The Art and Science of Collaboration in Special Education Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Mid-Alameda SELPA	Sandy Rauch Phone: 510-537-3000 x 1220 srauch@cv.k12.ca.us
09/16/09	Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior Presenter(s): Rebecca Steinberger	San Ramon Valley Unified	Linda Rowley Thom Phone: 925-552-5006 lrowleythom@srvusd.net
09/17/09	Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1 Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Sonoma County SELPA	Kathy Bregder Phone: 707-524-2761 kbregder@sonomaselpa.org
09/18/09	Curriculum Relevant Therapy: An Update Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Tri-Valley SELPA	Sandie Betts Phone: 925-426-4293 sbetts@pleasanton.k12.ca.us
09/18/09	Teaching Children with Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disabilities Presenter(s): Ann England and Rebecca Steinberger	Nevada SELPA	Randy mckean Phone: 530-265-0611 x 203 randy.cm@nevco.k12.ca.us
09/21/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	Contra Costa SELPA	Cathy Nicoll Phone: 925-827-0949 x 13 cnicoll@cccoe.k12.ca.us
09/22/09	Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Presenter(s): Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons	West Contra Costa SELPA	Ora Anderson Phone: 510-741-2801 oanderson@wccusd.k12.ca.us
09/22/09	Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disabilities Presenter(s): Ann England and Rebecca Steinberger	Shasta SELPA	Kim Washburn Phone: 530-225-0100 kwashburn@shastacoe.org
09/23/09	Teaching Students with Autism Presenter(s): Ann England and Rebecca Steinberger	Shasta SELPA	Kim Washburn Phone: 530-225-0100 kwashburn@shastacoe.org
09/23/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	San Benito SELPA	Chris Lompa Phone: 831-637-5393 x 121 clompa@sbcoe.org
09/23/09	Understanding Autism: An Overview for Administrators Presenter(s): Mary Anne Nielsen	Elk Grove SELPA	Kevin Schaefer Phone: 916-686-7780 kschaefe@egusd.net
09/24/09	Transition Planning for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Presenter(s): Priscilla Harvell and Cathy Thoni	San Benito SELPA	Chris Lompa Phone: 831-637-5393 x 121 clompa@sbcoe.org
09/24/09	The Art and Science of Collaboration in Special Education Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	North Region SELPA	Martha Shultz Phone: 510-525-9805 mschultz@albany.k12.ca.us
09/25/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	El Dorado SELPA	Elaine Potter Phone: 530-295-2289 epotter@edcoe.org
09/25/09	Students with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism in General Education: How Principals Can Lead the Way Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Santa Clara County Office of Education	Linda McCabe Phone: 408-453-6725 linda_mccabe@sccoe.org
09/28/09	Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Presenter(s): Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons	Glenn SELPA	Vicki Shadd 530-934-6575 vshadd@glenncoe.org
09/30/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	San Ramon Valley Unified	Linda Rowley Thom Phone: 925-552-5006 lrowleythom@srvusd.net

OCTOBER 2009
10/1/09	For Paraeducators Only: Teaching Students with Autism-An Overview Presenter(s): Rebecca Steinberger	San Benito SELPA	Chris Lompa Phone: 831-637-5393 x 121 clompa@sbcoe.org
10/2/09	Understanding Special Education: What Paraeducators Need to Know Presenter(s): Cathy Thoni	Elk Grove SELPA	Kevin Schaefer Phone: 916-686-7780 kschaefe@egusd.net
10/2/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	Monterey SELPA	Nancy Myers Phone: 831-755-0336 nmyers@monterey.k12.ca.us
10/6/09	Middle and High School Transition Portfolios Presenter(s): Renee A. Dawson and Priscilla Harvell	Humboldt Del Norte SELPA	Bettina Blackwell Phone: 707-445-7068 bblackwell@humboldt.k12.ca.us
10/6/09	Curriculum Relevant Therapy: An Update Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	West Contra Costa SELPA	Ora Anderson Phone: 510-741-2801 oanderson@wccusd.k12.ca.us
10/7/09	Students with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism in General Education: How Principals Can Lead the Way Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Tri-Valley SELPA	Sandie Betts Phone: 925-426-4293 sbetts@pleasanton.k12.ca.us
10/8/09	Teaching Students with Autism Presenter(s): Ann England and Rebecca Steinberger	Santa Clara County Office of Education	Linda McCabe Phone: 408-453-6725 linda_mccabe@sccoe.org
10/8/09	Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1 Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	San Benito SELPA	Chris Lompa Phone: 831-637-5393 x 121 clompa@sbcoe.org
10/9/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	Nevada SELPA	Randy mckean Phone: 530-265-0611 x 203 randy.cm@nevco.k12.ca.us
10/9/09	Transition Planning for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Presenter(s): Priscilla Harvell and Cathy Thoni	Elk Grove SELPA	Kevin Schaefer Phone: 916-686-7780 kschaefe@egusd.net
10/9/09	Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disabilities Presenter(s): Ann England and Rebecca Steinberger	North Santa Cruz SELPA	Cheryl Knox Phone: 831-475-4982 cknox@santacruz.k12.ca.us
10/9/09	Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 2 Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	San Benito SELPA	Chris Lompa Phone: 831-637-5393 x 121 clompa@sbcoe.org
10/13/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	Marin SELPA	John La Londe Phone: 415-499-5850 jlalonde@marin.k12.ca.us
10/13/09	The Art and Science of Collaboration in Special Education Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Elk Grove SELPA	Kevin Schaefer Phone: 916-686-7780 kschaefe@egusd.net
10/14/09	Middle and High School Transition Portfolios Presenter(s): Priscilla Harvell and Renee A. Dawson	San Benito SELPA	Chris Lompa Phone: 831-637-5393 x 121 clompa@sbcoe.org
10/14/09	Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 2 Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Sonoma SELPA	Kathy Bregder Phone: 707-524-2761 kbregder@sonomaselpa.org
10/14/09	Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior Presenter(s): Rebecca Steinberger	San Mateo SELPA	Jane Van Epps Phone: 650-802-5473 jvepps@smcoe.k12.ca.us
10/15/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	Shasta SELPA	Kim Washburn Phone: 530-225-0100 kwashburn@shastacoe.org
10/15/09	Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1 Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Napa Valley SELPA	Adam Stein Phone: 707253-6865 astein@nvusd.k12.ca.us
10/16/09	Will He Catch Up? Talking to Parents about Cognitive Impairment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	Tri-Valley SELPA	Sandie Betts Phone: 925-426-4293 sbetts@pleasanton.k12.ca.us
10/16/09	Curriculum Relevant Therapy: An Update Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Vallejo SELPA	Lisa Graham Phone: 707-556-8921 x 50143 lgraham@vallejo.k12.ca.us
10/19/09	Curriculum Relevant Therapy: An Update Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	Solano SELPA	Susan Christensen Phone: 707-399-4468 schristensen@solanocoe.net
10/19/09	Straight Talk About Attention Defict/Hyperactivity Disorder(s): Evidence-based Instruction Presenter(s): Shari Gent	Shasta SELPA	Kim Washburn Phone: 530-225-0100 kwashburn@shastacoe.org
10/20/09	Teaching Students with Autism Presenter(s): Rebecca Steinberger and Ann England	West Contra Costa SELPA	Ora Anderson Phone: 510-741-2801 oanderson@wccusd.k12.ca.us
10/21/09	Asperger Syndrome: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities and Subtleties-Day 1 Presenter(s): Diann Grimm	San Mateo SELPA	Jane Van Epps Phone: 650-802-5473 jvepps@smcoe.k12.ca.us
10/22/09	Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Presenter(s): Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons	Placer County SELPA	Tom Neary Phone: 530-886-5872 tneary@placercoe.k12.ca.us
10/22/09	Straight Talk About Attention Defict/Hyperactivity Disorder(s): Evidence-based Instruction Presenter(s): Shari Gent	Marin SELPA	John La Londe Phone: 415-499-5850 jlalonde@marin.k12.ca.us
10/23/09	Executive Functioning: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Presenter(s): Diann Grimm and Jennifer Simmons	El Dorado SELPA	Elaine Potter Phone: 530-295-2289 epotter@edcoe.org
10/23/09	Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior Presenter(s): Rebecca Steinberger	Humboldt Del Norte SELPA	Bettina Blackwell Phone: 707-445-7068 bblackwell@humboldt.k12.ca.us
10/26/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	Twin Rivers USD	Janet Balcom Phone: 916-566-1617 janet.balcom@twinriversusd.org
10/27/09	Promoting Social Competence: Effective Intervention Strategies Presenter(s): Diann Grimm and Phoebe Howard	Contra Costa SELPA	Cathy Nicoll Phone: 925-827-0949 x 13 cnicoll@cccoe.k12.ca.us
10/27/09	Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior Presenter(s): Rebecca Steinberger	Nevada SELPA	Randy Mckean Phone: 530-265-0611 x203 randy.cm@nevco.k12.ca.us
10/28/09	Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe Intellectual Disabilities Presenter(s): Ann England and Rebecca Steinberger	Placer County SELPA	Tom Neary Phone: 530-886-5872 tneary@placercoe.k12.ca.us
10/28/09	Understanding Autism: An Overview for Administrators Presenter(s): Mary Anne Nielsen	Shasta SELPA	Kim Washburn Phone: 530-225-0100 kwashburn@shastacoe.org
10/29/09	Promoting Social Competence: Effective Intervention Strategies Presenter(s): Diann Grimm and Phoebe Howard	Shasta SELPA	Kim Washburn Phone: 530-225-0100 kwashburn@shastacoe.org
10/30/09	Autism Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices for Assessment Presenter(s): Jennifer Simmons	Tri-Valley SELPA	Sandie Betts Phone: 925-426-4293 sbetts@pleasanton.k12.ca.us
10/30/09	Promoting Positive Classroom Behavior Presenter(s): Rebecca Steinberger	Elk Grove SELPA	Kevin Schaefer Phone: 916-686-7780 kschaefe@egusd.net

AUGUST 2009