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VCOE is proud to offer a wide variety of professional learning opportunities for teachers, administrators, classified staff and members of the community. We invite you to learn more about our offerings using the buttons below.

 

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Workshops & Trainings in the Next Few Weeks

Helping Kids Who are Experiencing Anxiety Thrive: Practical Tools for Parents / Cómo ayudar a los niños que sufren de ansiedad a tener éxito: herramientas prácticas para padres

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Event Date 09/08/2026

Presented by: Kristen McNeely, LMFT, BCBA
 
 
When anxiety begins to interfere with a child’s daily life, it can create a powerful cycle of distress, avoidance, and temporary relief that grows stronger over time. The good news is that anxiety is highly treatable with early, evidence-based support that builds confidence, resilience, and coping skills. In this presentation, you’ll learn practical and compassionate strategies to help your child face challenges with confidence and thrive at home, at school, and beyond.

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Presentado por: Kristen McNeely, LMFT, BCBA

Cuando la ansiedad empieza a interferir en la vida cotidiana de un niño, puede generar un ciclo intenso de angustia, evitación y alivio pasajero que se intensifica con el tiempo. La buena noticia es que la ansiedad es altamente tratable mediante un apoyo temprano y basado en evidencia que fomenta la confianza, la resiliencia y las habilidades de afrontamiento. En esta presentación, conocerá estrategias prácticas y empáticas para ayudar a su hijo a afrontar los desafíos con confianza y a desenvolverse con éxito en casa, en la escuela y en otros ámbitos.
 

SIRAS for School Nurses (virtual)

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Event Date 09/08/2026
Presented by: Kerry Newlee, Director, Technical Support & Transtion

Join us for a specialized training workshop designed exclusively for school nurses to master the SIRAS IEP program and address your unique needs effectively!

This training will focus on: 

  • Role of the School Nurse before, during, and after the IEP meeting.
  • Relevant IEP forms for the school nurse.
  • Developing health & nursing goals using the Goal Wizard.
  • Entering medical information into the student profile.
  • Uploading reports and other documents into the student's portfolio.
  • Reporting progress toward goals and objectives.
  • Using the Search and Lists features of the program.

Before You Attend:

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop
  • SIRAS accounts are generated by your LEA's Data Administrator.

School Related Anxiety and School Refusal: Evidence Based Strategies to Effectively Support Parents and Staff

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Event Date 09/08/2026

Presented by: Kristen McNeely, LMFT, BCBA 
 
School refusal driven by anxiety is one of the fastest-growing attendance challenges in schools today, yet it remains widely misunderstood and often mismanaged. A wide body of research points to effective, evidence-based interventions that lead to positive outcomes when implemented early. This presentation outlines practical, systematic strategies districts can use to support students, collaborate with families, and facilitate successful, sustainable returns to school.

SIRAS for New Specialists (virtual)

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

(2 Day Event) 09/08/2026 - 09/16/2026
Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director, Technical Support and Transition

This taining is for new specialists, including OTs, behaviorists, RTC, and NPS providers. Participants must attend both sessions to be fully trained.

Topics:
• Configuring your Account
• Writing Present Levels
• Goals
• Service Logs
• Progress Reports


This basic-level series is intended for  NEW Speciaists who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS. If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop

Training for Principals & Site Administrators New to the SIRAS IEP Program (virtual)

Friday, September 4, 2026

(2 Day Event) 09/04/2026 - 09/11/2026
Presented by: Kerry Newlee, Director, Technical Support & Transition

This two-part training series it is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential tools within SIRAS needed to develop IEPs. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the full training.

This training will cover: 
  • Meeting summary notes
  • IEP Facilitation
  • IEP Compliance
  • Student Lists
This basic-level series is intended for NEW principals and Site Administrators who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS only. 
If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop
  • SIRAS accounts are generated by your LEA's Data Administrator.
  • "Site Read Only" access is recommended

Apoyando el Aprendizaje Social y Emocional de los Bebes y Ninos Pequenos: Un Resumen

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Event Date 09/03/2026

El Modelo de la Pirámide de Enseñanza es un marco de trabajo que promueve el desarrollo socioemocional de los niños pequeños y ayuda a prevenir conductas desafiantes mediante prácticas de apoyo basadas en relaciones positivas. Esta capacitación ofrece una visión general del Modelo de la Pirámide, incluyendo estrategias para fortalecer relaciones afectivas, crear entornos de aprendizaje de apoyo, enseñar habilidades socioemocionales y abordar conductas desafiantes de manera positiva y efectiva.

Los participantes obtendrán una comprensión de cómo el Modelo de la Pirámide apoya el bienestar emocional de los niños, la autorregulación y las interacciones positivas con compañeros y adultos. Se compartirán ejemplos prácticos y recursos para ayudar a los educadores a implementar estas estrategias en hogares de cuidado infantil familiar y otros entornos de aprendizaje temprano.

Objetivos de Aprendizaje:

  • Comprender los cuatro niveles del Modelo de la Pirámide de Enseñanza
  • Aprender estrategias para construir relaciones positivas con los niños y sus familias
  • Identificar formas de crear entornos de aprendizaje inclusivos, seguros y atractivos
  • Explorar técnicas para enseñar habilidades socioemocionales y fomentar comportamientos positivos
  • Reconocer cómo los apoyos individualizados pueden ayudar a niños con conductas desafiantes persistentes
Esta capacitación está dirigida a proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar, maestros, asistentes y cualquier persona interesada en promover el desarrollo socioemocional saludable de los niños pequeños.

Building Trusted Spaces: Expanded Learning Professional Development

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Event Date(s) 09/01/2026 - 09/02/2026

Building Trusted Spaces is a 2-day professional learning experience designed specifically for Expanded Learning leaders and staff. Participants will explore research-based, trauma-informed practices that foster emotionally safe, and resilient learning environments where students and staff can thrive.

 

Through interactive learning, attendees will gain practical strategies to strengthen relationships, improve emotional regulation, increase youth engagement, and enhance behavior management using the 6 SEL Muscles and the Notice Choose Act Framework. Participants will leave equipped with tools to build trusted spaces, support staff well-being, and embed social-emotional learning into everyday practices.

 

Each participant who attends will receive a copy of SEL Muscle Master: 6 Tools for Building Resilience and Connection in Schools and Communities by Lori Woodley-Langendorff to support continued implementation beyond the training.

Building Trusted Spaces: Expanded Learning Professional Development

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Event Date(s) 09/01/2026 - 09/02/2026

Building Trusted Spaces is a 2-day professional learning experience designed specifically for Expanded Learning leaders and staff. Participants will explore research-based, trauma-informed practices that foster emotionally safe, and resilient learning environments where students and staff can thrive.

 

Through interactive learning, attendees will gain practical strategies to strengthen relationships, improve emotional regulation, increase youth engagement, and enhance behavior management using the 6 SEL Muscles and the Notice Choose Act Framework. Participants will leave equipped with tools to build trusted spaces, support staff well-being, and embed social-emotional learning into everyday practices.

 

Each participant who attends will receive a copy of SEL Muscle Master: 6 Tools for Building Resilience and Connection in Schools and Communities by Lori Woodley-Langendorff to support continued implementation beyond the training.

PSW Training: Dual Discrepancy/ Consistency and the X-Bass 3.0

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Event Date 09/01/2026
Presented by: Jenny L. Ponzuric, Licensed Educational Psychologist


During this session, participants will review information about the Dual Discrepancy/Consistency approach. Then, updated information will be shared regarding the 8 CHC broad ability areas and new optional areas as they relate to building an assessment battery. The majority of the training will be spent on exploration of the updated XBASS 3.0 software program as it relates to (1) entering data, (2) analyzing data for PSW purposes, and (3) the Culture-Language Interpretive Matrix (C-LIM). Participants are encouraged to have the XBASS 3.0 software program already downloaded onto their laptop for this training.


AM INT Training for New Teachers on the SIRAS IEP Program (virtual)

Monday, August 31, 2026

Event Date 08/31/2026

Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director for Technical Support and Transition

This is part two of a two-part training series (Beginner and Intermediate) it is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential tools within SIRAS needed to develop IEPs. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the full training. 

This basic-level series is intended for NEW special education teachers and service providers who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS.
If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

This training is exclusively for: 

  • New Case Managers

  • New Special Education Teachers

  • New School Psychologists

  • New Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

Please do not register unless you hold one of the roles listed above.
Thank you for helping us keep this training focused and relevant to those who need it most.

Important Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop

Positive Solutions for Families: Engaging Families with Teaching Pyramid Practices

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Event Date 08/29/2026

The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) has developed an evidence based, user-friendly parent training series to help professionals working with parents to promote positive and effective parenting behaviors to promote children’s social and
emotional development and address the challenging behavior.

3 one hour virtual follow up sessions will be offered October – December. Details to be shared at the August in-person workshop.

Early Start Meeting: Part C to B Interagency Collaboration

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Event Date 08/27/2026

This is our annual meeting between Early Start Staff and school preschool staff regarding the transition from services under "Part C" of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to services under "Part B."  It is important that we meet regularly to discuss this process.  There are strict legal requirements that we work together to facilitate this transition within the timelines.

This meeting is mandatory for all Early Start Service Coordinators.  Every school district in the SELPA operating elementary school programs must also be represented.  Registrations will be monitored to make sure each district is represented.

PM Beginner Training for New Teachers on the SIRAS IEP Program (virtual)

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Event Date 08/27/2026
Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director for Technical Support and Transition

This two-part training series (Beginner and Intermediate) is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential tools within SIRAS needed to develop IEPs. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the full training.

This basic-level series is intended for NEW special education teachers and service providers who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS.
If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

This training is exclusively for:

  • New Case Managers

  • New Special Education Teachers

  • New School Psychologists

  • New Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

 

Please do not register unless you hold one of the roles listed above.
Thank you for helping us keep this training focused and relevant to those who need it most.


Important: Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop

CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd Observer 3-part Training

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Event Date(s) 08/25/2026 - 08/27/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura.

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


AM Beginner Training for New Teachers on the SIRAS IEP Program (virtual)

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Event Date 08/27/2026
Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director for Technical Support and Transition

This two-part training series (Beginner and Intermediate) is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential tools within SIRAS needed to develop IEPs. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the full training.

This basic-level series is intended for NEW special education teachers and service providers who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS.
If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

This training is exclusively for:

  • New Case Managers

  • New Special Education Teachers

  • New School Psychologists

  • New Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

 

Please do not register unless you hold one of the roles listed above.
Thank you for helping us keep this training focused and relevant to those who need it most.


Important: Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop

PLC Leadership Coaching Cohort

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

(6 Day Event) 08/26/2026 - 04/28/2027

PLC WISDOM WEDNESDAYS

Site Leaders are invited to join this exclusive six part virtual coaching series with Solution Tree’s Dr. Aisha Thomas. 

  • Deepen Your Impact: Move beyond theories and translate big-picture vision into daily site practice.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving: Engage in structured, real-time dialogue with peer leaders facing similar site challenges.
  • Continuous Growth: Apply new strategies immediately, receive expert feedback and refine your next steps between sessions.

Click here for Flyer


Event contacts:
Cynthia Frutos - cfrutos@vcoe.org
Donna Vollmer - dvollmer@vcoe.org

CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd Observer 3-part Training

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Event Date(s) 08/25/2026 - 08/27/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura.

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


SLP Training in Supervision and Mentorship (Initial Six Hour Course)

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Event Date 08/26/2026
Presented by: Erika Dowd, M.S., CCC-SLP and Shiri Hermesh, M.S., CCC-SLP

Workshop for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) who are Required Professional Experience (RPE) or Clinical Fellowship (CF) Supervisors or Supervising Speech Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs) or graduate students.

California State Board: A "Required Professional Experience (RPE)" Supervisor must have completed not less than six (6) hours of continuing professional development in supervision training prior to assuming responsibility as a RPE supervisor, and three (3) hours of continuing professional development in supervision training every four years thereafter. For supervision of a SLPA, the supervisor shall complete not less than six (6) hours of continuing professional development in supervision training in the initial two-year period from the commencement of supervision, and three (3) hours in supervision training of continuing professional development every two years thereafter. ASHA: Completion of a minimum of 2 hours of professional development in clinical instruction/supervision.

Learner outcomes:

  • State ASHA guidelines for Supervision of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA)
  • Describe regulations in California Code of Regulations for Supervision of Required Professional Experience (RPE).
  • Describe the continuum, styles and components of supervision
  • Demonstrate the principles of coaching and mentoring
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This course is offered for a total of .6 ASHA CEUs (Related, Advanced). To receive ASHA CEUs you must complete and submit the Learner Outcomes, Intent to Change form and fee at the conclusion of the workshop. 

An Additional $5.00 fee will be charged onsite by the VC SELPA for participants who request we report attendance to the ASHA CE Registry.It is not collected by ASHA.
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Disclosure – Facilitator, Erika Dowd, Financial – Ms. Dowd is an employee of a district in the Ventura County SELPA and does not have any relevant financial relationship. Non-Financial – Ms. Dowd is a member of ASHA.

Disclosure – Facilitator, Shiri Hermesh, Financial – Ms. Hermesh is an employee of a district in the Ventura County SELPA and does not have any relevant financial relationship. Non-Financial – Ms. Hermesh does not have any relevant non-financial relationships.

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AM INT Training for New Teachers on the SIRAS IEP Program (virtual)

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Event Date 08/26/2026

Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director for Technical Support and Transition

This is part two of a two-part training series (Beginner and Intermediate) it is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential tools within SIRAS needed to develop IEPs. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the full training. 

This basic-level series is intended for NEW special education teachers and service providers who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS.
If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

This training is exclusively for: 

  • New Case Managers

  • New Special Education Teachers

  • New School Psychologists

  • New Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

Please do not register unless you hold one of the roles listed above.
Thank you for helping us keep this training focused and relevant to those who need it most.

Important Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop

PM Beginner Training for New Teachers on the SIRAS IEP Program (virtual)

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Event Date 08/25/2026
Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director for Technical Support and Transition

This two-part training series (Beginner and Intermediate) is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential tools within SIRAS needed to develop IEPs. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the full training.

This basic-level series is intended for NEW special education teachers and service providers who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS.
If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

This training is exclusively for:

  • New Case Managers

  • New Special Education Teachers

  • New School Psychologists

  • New Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

 

Please do not register unless you hold one of the roles listed above.
Thank you for helping us keep this training focused and relevant to those who need it most.


Important: Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop

CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd Observer 3-part Training

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Event Date(s) 08/25/2026 - 08/27/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura.

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


Fee Schedule Workgroup

Thursday, August 20, 2026

(10 Day Event) 08/20/2026 - 05/20/2027
This workgroup advances the efforts of school districts in Ventura County to gain revenue for the delivery of the mental health services in school. It also supports the development and use of an inter-connected framework of support for youth and families.

AM Beginner Training for New Teachers on the SIRAS IEP Program (virtual)

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Event Date 08/20/2026
Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director for Technical Support and Transition

This two-part training series (Beginner and Intermediate) is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential tools within SIRAS needed to develop IEPs. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the full training.

This basic-level series is intended for NEW special education teachers and service providers who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS.
If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

This training is exclusively for:

  • New Case Managers

  • New Special Education Teachers

  • New School Psychologists

  • New Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

 

Please do not register unless you hold one of the roles listed above.
Thank you for helping us keep this training focused and relevant to those who need it most.


Important: Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop

AM Beginner Training for New Teachers on the SIRAS IEP Program (virtual)

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Event Date 08/19/2026
Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director for Technical Support and Transition

This two-part training series (Beginner and Intermediate) is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential tools within SIRAS needed to develop IEPs. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the full training.

This basic-level series is intended for NEW special education teachers and service providers who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS.
If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

This training is exclusively for:

  • New Case Managers

  • New Special Education Teachers

  • New School Psychologists

  • New Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

 

Please do not register unless you hold one of the roles listed above.
Thank you for helping us keep this training focused and relevant to those who need it most.


Important: Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop

Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) 2025 Training

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Event Date 08/15/2026
Come learn more about the DRDP (2025) assessment tool that is designed for educators to observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning and development as well as plan individualized and group curriculum.

This in-person training is offered to any general education ECE educators who are interested in learning about the format of the DRDP, use of documentation and evidence to rate measures, and the importance of inter-rater reliability.

**Please note: This training does not meet requirements for Special Education educators. Special education educators must complete training via online DR access.

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