Special Training Opportunities
Additional training opportunities provided by the Diagnostic Center North (DCN).
Current Events
- From Chaos to Confidence: Teaching Self-Regulation That Works - Part 1 of 2
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Writing for All: Assessment and Instruction for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (New!)
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Educationally Related Mental Health Services Assessment: Examining Your Social-Emotional Data
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - Meaningful Measures: Beyond Standard Scores in Intellectual Disability Assessment - Part 1 of 2
Thursday, October 29, 2026 - Meaningful Measures: Beyond Standard Scores in Intellectual Disability Assessment - Part 2 of 2
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - The Paraprofessional Role: Supporting Instruction, Behavior, and Student Success (New!)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Math Disabilities and Assessments for Teachers
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in a Hearing Environment - Part 1 of 2
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in a Hearing Environment - Part 2 of 2
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - Dynamic Assessment: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - From Chaos to Confidence: Teaching Self-Regulation That Works - Part 2 of 2
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 - Girls with Autism: Reframing Our Thinking - Part 1 of 3
Friday, December 11, 2026 - Girls with Autism: Tests and Measures - Part 2 of 3 (New!)
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Past Events
- Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Friday, October 16, 2026 - When the Going Gets Tough: Fostering Resilience in Our Youth
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - Modeling Language During Play (New!)
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - Beyond the Standard Scores: Writing Meaningful Academic Reports (New!)
Monday, September 28, 2026 - Psychosocial Assessment: Emotional Disability Eligibility
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - Neurodivergent Affirming Support for Students with Extensive Support Needs (New!)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Elementary Math Instructional Strategies
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Communication Matters: What Every School Team Should Know About Speech and Language Development (New!)
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - Dyslexia Academy - Part 1: Dyslexia Assessment
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - Tips and Tricks on How to Organize Your Caseload
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Quick Links
- Overview of DCN Services
- Assessment Referral Process
- Professional Development Training Catalog
- Request a Training
- Training Calendar
- Special Training Opportunities
- Employment Opportunities
- California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN)
- Positive Environments, Network of Trainers (PENT)
- California Department of Education

