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 2024-25 Professional Development Catalog.
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Amy Allen, Ph.D., NCSP, LMFT School Psychologist
- Strengthening Autism Assessments Through Behavioral Observations
- Writing Measurable Social-Emotional Goals
Casandra Guerrero, M.S., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the Classroom: Creating an Environment with Universal Communication Access Supports (New!)
- Telling Stories in School with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (New!)
Cecelia Timek, M.A., Education Specialist
Daniel Silberstein M.Ed, Educational Specialist
- Dyslexia Academy - Part 1: Dyslexia Screening
- Dyslexia Academy - Part 2: Dyslexia Assessment
- Dyslexia Academy - Part 3: Interventions
- Dyslexia Academy - Part 4: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Dyslexia (New!)
- Understanding Specific Learning Disability (SLD) and Psychoeducational Evaluations for Teachers
- In a Galaxy FAR FAR Away - Using the Feifer Assessment of Reading (New!)
- Introduction to Universal Design For Learning (UDL)
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 3: Goal Writing
- What is the Science of Reading and What is in it for Me?
Joey Chapman, M. Ed, Education Specialist
- Math Disabilities and Assessments for Teachers
- Dysgraphia and Writing Supports
- Elementary and Middle School Math Screeners and Tier 2 Interventions
- Tips and Tricks on how to Organize your Caseload
- Elementary Math Instructional Strategies
- Universal Design For Learning (UDL) - Part 2: Engagement, Representation, and Assessment Choice Boards (New!)
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 4: Supports, Strategies and Intervention
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 5: How Does EF Affect Writing? - For Teachers
Janet McLellan, Ph.D., M.A., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Best Practices in Assessment for Speech and Language Pathologists
- Assistive Technology Consideration (New!)
- Interdisciplinary Assessment of Girls with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Reframing our Thinking
- Social Communication in School-Age Students
- Reading and Writing: What's Language Got to Do with it?
- Integrating Phonemic Awareness into Speech and Language Intervention
- How Paraprofessionals Can Support the Communication of Students Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Language & Literacy Instruction for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
- Supporting Girls with Autism
- What is the Science of Reading and What is in it for Me?
- Telling Stories in School with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (New!)
Kristin N. Moore, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): What it is, What it isn't, and What to do About it
- Projective Assessment: Diving Deeper
- 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 (SEL)
- When They Don't Show Up: Dealing with School Avoidance
- Autism and Mental Health
- Perfectionism: Purfictly Imperfect!
- Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) Assessment: Examining Your Social-Emotional Data
Liz Arenas, M.S., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Dynamic Assessment: A guide for Speech-Language Pathologists
- Assessment of Dual Language Learners: An Overview
- A Culturally Responsive Approach to Working in the Schools: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists
Michelle Kooyman, M.Ed., Education Specialist
Natalie Corona, M.S., L.E.P., School Psychologist
- Interdisciplinary Assessment of Girls with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Reframing our Thinking
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 1: The Fundamentals
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 2: Assessment & Analysis
- Executive Functioning Academy - Part 4: Supports, Strategies and Intervention
- How to Conduct Meaningful Assessments for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID)
- Behavior Supports in the Classroom: How to Implement Reinforcement Strategies
- Behavior Supports for the Whole Class: How to Support All Students Throughout the Day
- Function to Reinforcement: A Deeper Dive into Understanding What to do About Challenging Behavior
- Supporting Girls with Autism
- How to Design a Day of Effective Direct Instruction for Students with Significant Learning Needs
Natalie Jocic, M.S., LEP, ABSNP, School Psychologist
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Concussions - Part 1: Identification
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Concussions - Part 2: Supports
- Conducting an Interdisciplinary Preschool Assessment
Sharon Reyes, M.S., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Conducting an Interdisciplinary Preschool Assessment
- Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in a Hearing Environment
- Telling Stories in School with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (New!)
Tara Zombres, M.Ed., NCED, BCBA, Education Specialist & Behavior Analyst
- Creating an Effective Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Behavior Supports in the Classroom: How to Implement Reinforcement Strategies
- Behavior Supports for the Whole Class: How to Support All Students Throughout the Day
- Function to Reinforcement: A Deeper Dive into Understanding What to do About Challenging Behavior
- Data Design and Collection in the Classroom
- Strategies for Effective Consultation within the School Setting
- How to Design a Day of Effective Direct Instruction for Students with Significant Learning Needs
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment: Implementing Environmental Social and Emotional Strategies
- Supporting Social and Emotional Needs in the Classroom Through Enhancing the Environment with Tier 1 Strategies for All Students
- Supporting Struggling Students Throughout the Day: Demystifying Tier 2 Social and Emotional Support in the Classroom
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