Professional Development Overview

Professional training opportunities are developed by Diagnostic Center staff in response to needs identified by school district staff, both locally and statewide. The Diagnostic Center, Northern California, disseminates a catalog describing training opportunities available throughout the year and in various formats including:

• One-day workshops: held in your region or district.
• Comprehensive training and technical assistance projects: in-depth content training and multiple levels of follow-up support, including demonstration teaching and on-site consultation.
• Video-conferencing: certain technical assistance opportunities can be accomplished via videoconferencing, allowing multiple follow-ups and eliminating travel constraints.
• Other Services

There is no cost for any of our training services. Training is available on a "first come, first served" basis. A minimum of 10 participants is required at most trainings.

For more information and to schedule a training, visit the Request a Training page.

Additional Training Resources

Professional Development Catalog

• 2023-2024 Professional Development Catalog (PDF)
  Provides information regarding the formal professional learning activities offered by the Diagnostic Center, Northern California to Local Education Agency (LEA) staff, and parents, and other educational professionals.

Training Calendar

• Scheduled Training Sessions
  List of scheduled trainings.

Request A Training

• Email: DCNTrainings@dcn-cde.ca.gov
  Don't see a training on the current Training Calendar? Review the Professional Development Catalog (PDF) and request a training by sending an email to DCNTrainings@dcn-cde.ca.gov.