Trainings by Presenter
A list of formal, professional learning opportunities offered by the Diagnostic Center, Northern California, sorted by presenter. This is part of the 2026-27 Professional Development Catalog.
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Angie Butler, M.A., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Is It Childhood Apraxia of Speech? School-Based Assessment, Eligibility, and Next Steps (New!)
- Developing Confident Communicators: School-Based Assessment and Intervention for Students Who Stutter (New!)
- Promoting Confident Communication: Creating Supportive Environments for Students Who Stutter (New!)
- Communication Matters: What Every School Team Should Know About Speech and Language Development (New!)
Casandra Guerrero, M. Ed., M.S., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Supporting Communication for Students with Complex Access Needs: A Case Study Exploration (New!)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Classroom: From Foundations to Practice
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Classroom Basics
- Honoring Every Voice: Understanding Augmentative and Alternative Communication Communicator Profiles and Support Strategies
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Special Education Classroom
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the General Education Classroom
- Everyone Has a Story to Tell: Supporting Narrative Skills in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users
Daniel Silberstein, M. Ed., Education Specialist
- Beyond the Standard Scores: Writing Meaningful Academic Reports (New!)
- Screener Series 1 - All About Reading Difficulties Risk Screener
- Dyslexia Academy - Part 1: Dyslexia Assessment
- Dyslexia Academy - Part 2: Interventions
- Screener Series 2 - From Data to Design Using Reading Difficulties Risk Screener Data to Support All Learners
- Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
- Understanding Specific Learning Disability and Psychoeducational Evaluations for Teachers
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 3: Goal Writing
- In a Galaxy FAR FAR Away - Using the Feifer Assessment of Reading
- Write On! - Part 2: Assessing Written Expression
- Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder, Attention Differences: Reading Success for All Learners
Jandy Pastore, M.A., BCBA, Education Specialist and Behavior Analyst
- Neurodivergent Affirming Support for Students with Extensive Support Needs (New!)
- Bridging the Gap: A Guide for Navigating Schools and Partnering for Success
- Aligning Supports with Student Voices: Neurodivergent Affirming Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for Intense Behavior
- Collaborative Meetings to Support Behavior
Janet McLellan, Ph.D., M.A., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Writing for All: Assessment and Instruction for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (New!)
- Building Language and Literacy for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Conventional Literacy (New!)
- Best Practices in Assessment for Speech and Language Pathologists
- Social Communication in School-Age Students
- Integrating Phonemic Awareness into Speech and Language Intervention
- How Paraprofessionals Can Support the Communication of Students Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Building Language and Literacy for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Emergent Literacy
- Assistive Technology Consideration
- Beginning Word Reading and Spelling for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users
- Write On! - Part 1: Understanding, Assessing and Improving Student Writing
- Building Language and Literacy for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Conventional Literacy (New!)
- Girls with Autism: Tests and Measures (New!)
- Girls with Autism: Reframing Our Thinking
- Girls with Autism: Supports and Interventions
- Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder, Attention Differences: Reading Success for All Learners
- Everyone Has a Story to Tell: Supporting Narrative Skills in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users
Joey Chapman, M. Ed., Education Specialist
- Elementary and Middle School Math Screeners and Tier 2 Interventions
- Tips and Tricks on How to Organize Your Caseload
- Elementary Math Instructional Strategies
- Math Disabilities and Assessments
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 4: Supports, Strategies and Intervention
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 5: How Does Executive Functioning Affect Writing?
- Universal Design for Learning - Part 2: Engagement, Representation, and Assessment Choice Boards
- Write On! - Part 3: Empowering Student Writers: Practical Strategies for Every Classroom
Kristin Moore, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
- Is It Psychosis? Understanding and Differentiating Severe Mental Health Presentations
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What It Is, What It Isn't, and What to Do About It
- Educationally Related Mental Health Services Assessment: Examining Your Social-Emotional Data
- The Impact of Trauma at School: Understanding, Assessment, and Intervention
- Treating Trauma
- Silent Suffering: What to Know and What to Do for Students with Internalizing Disorders
- Social Emotional Learning
- When They Don't Show Up: Dealing with School Avoidance
- Projective Assessment: Diving Deeper
- Autism and Mental Health
- Perfectionism: Purfictly Imperfect!
Liz Arenas, M.S., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Assessment of Dual Language Learners: An Overview
- A Culturally Responsive Approach to Working in the Schools: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists
- Dynamic Assessment: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists
Melodi Dewey, M.S., L.E.P., School Psychologist
- Processing Strengths and Weaknesses Workshop: Specific Learning Disability Eligibility (New!)
- Psychosocial Assessment: Emotional Disability Eligibility
- When the Going Gets Tough: Fostering Resilience in Our Youth
Michelle Ten Kai, M. Ed., Education Specialist
Natalie Corona, M.S., L.E.P., School Psychologist
- Girls with Autism: Tests and Measures (New!)
- Girls with Autism: Reframing Our Thinking
- Girls with Autism: Supports and Interventions
- Smart Strategies for Teachers: Mastering Reinforcement for Lasting Behavior Change
- Whole Class, All Day: Dynamic Behavior Strategies Every Teacher Needs
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 1: The Fundamentals
- Meaningful Measures: Beyond Standard Scores in Intellectual Disabilities Assessment
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 2: Assessment and Analysis
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 4: Supports, Strategies and Intervention
- How to Design a Day of Effective Direct Instruction for Students with Significant Learning Needs
Samson Mai, M.A., School Psychologist
Sharon L. Reyes, M.S., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Everyone Has a Story to Tell: Supporting Narrative Skills in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users
- Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in a Hearing Environment
- Role of Speech Language Pathologists in Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (New!)
- Modeling Language During Play (New!)
Tara Zombres, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Education Specialist and Behavior Analyst
- Creating an Effective Behavior Intervention Plan
- Data Design and Collection in the Classroom
- Strategies for Effective Consultation Within the School Setting
- Whole Class Social and Emotional Strategies to Create a Supportive Learning Environment for All
- For Teachers: Enhancing the Classroom to Support Social and Emotional Needs - Tier 1 Strategies for All
- Supporting Struggling Students - Demystifying Teacher Implemented Tier 2 Social and Emotional Supports
- Assess Smarter, Teach Better: Teacher Driven Assessment Strategies for Extensive Learning Needs
- From Chaos to Confidence: Teaching Self-Regulation That Works
- Beyond Stickers and Clip Charts: Real Solutions for Complex Student Behavior
- Smart Strategies for Teachers: Mastering Reinforcement for Lasting Behavior Change
- Whole Class, All Day: Dynamic Behavior Strategies Every Teacher Needs
- How to Design a Day of Effective Direct Instruction for Students with Significant Learning Needs
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