

Check out our new "Workshops for Parents" Site
An all new listing of workshops for parents has been posted on our Workshops for Parents site. Here is but one example of the upcoming workshops:
Supported Employment: An Overview
November 18, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Pleasanton USD District Office Campus
4665 Bernal Avenue, Bernal Room
Building 400
This workshop will provide an overview of supported employment and the intake process as well as supports provided during employment. This presentation may also include a job developer/ job coach and persons with disabilities receiving supported employment services. No pre-registration required. Free!
Click here to launch the Workshops for Parents site.
COMING SOON! Two Valuable Training Opportunities for Parents & Teachers
San Mateo County SELPA Professional Development Opportunity
Meeting the needs of students with Autism and other severe learning challenges. Teaching ideas and materials that target critical skills from Preschool to High School.
Date:: Friday, October 23, 2009 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Presenters: Barbara C. Bloomfield, MA. CCC-SLP, Consultant: Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Director: Icon Talk Visual Teaching Materials
Click here for more details and a copy of the flier.
San Mateo County Office of Education SELPA Presents Communication on the GO!
A Make and Take with Barbara Bloomfield Learn some great ideas and go back with some items you can begin using to promote communication!
Date: Saturday October 24 9-3PM
Location: Palos Verdes School 1290 Commodore Drive San Bruno
Click here for more details and a copy of the flier.
Two Valuable Documents for Parents & Teachers
To download either document, you will need a copy of Adobe Reader. If you do not already have Adobe Reader on your local PC, you can click here to access the Adobe.com website where you can download a free copy.
If you would like a copy mailed to you, please contact Lisa McCloud-Lorentz, Executive Secretary Tri-Valley SELPA at 925.426.9144 or LLorentz@pleasanton.k12.ca.us
"Did You Know" Handbook
This Handbook contains valuable information for educators and parents such as:
- Tri-Valley SELPA description, services, placement options, eligibility, and summary of procedural steps
- Local support groups
- Communication and contact information
- Parent & educator workshop opportunities
- Special Education terms &acronyms

Tri-Valley SELPA Child Find Brochure

Professional Development
The Diagnostic Center of Northern CA has developed a number of professional training and workshop offerings in response to local and statewide needs. Their published syllabus describes the training opportunities available throughout the year… including:
- One day and half-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
- Web-based training: select training opportunities designed to provide consultation services to professionals and training to parents by accessing the Internet
- Video-conferencing capabilities: select mini-training opportunities on curriculum topics
To view staff development training in your area, please visit the Diagnostic Center of Northern California's website.
Local Plan 2009
The Tri-Valley SELPA Local Plan has been updated for 2009. Click here to view or download the Local Plan
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