SELPA Professional Development

Monterey County Special Education Local Plan Area
Regional Collaboration for Student Success
901 Blanco Circle · Main Building · Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 755-0342 · Fax (831) 754-5865

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Monterey County SELPA Professional Development Opportunities

The Monterey County SELPA offers a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to support educators, administrators, and service providers. These trainings focus on evidence-based practices, legal compliance, inclusive instruction, behavior intervention, and other areas that enhance outcomes for students with disabilities. Through workshops and collaborative learning sessions, participants gain practical tools, and current information.

SELPA Professional Development Calendar

Monterey County SELPA is working to meet the changing needs of our local educators by providing in-person and virtual trainings presented by experts in the educational field. The workshops and training opportunities listed on this menu will be presented by the SELPA, or an outside agency, or organization such as the Diagnostic Center North. Register for these offerings directly from the calendar.

SELPA Professional Development Calendar

Print List Element

February

Feb 5 2026

SELPA: DCN: Assistive Technology Consideration

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Zoom

Format: Virtual
Registration Link
Flyer
Questions contact SELPA Program Specialist

March

Mar 2 2026

SELPA: ADOS-2 Introductory/Clinical Training Workshop (Modules 1-4)

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Monterey County Office of Education, 901 Blanco Cir, Salinas, CA 93901, USA

Format: In-person
Registration Link
Questions contact SELPA Program Specialist

Mar 3 2026

SELPA: ADOS-2 Introductory/Clinical Training Workshop (Modules 1-4)

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Monterey County Office of Education, 901 Blanco Cir, Salinas, CA 93901, USA

Format: In-person
Registration Link
Questions contact SELPA Program Specialist

Mar 4 2026

SELPA: AAC Assessment and Implementation-Tier 2 for SLPs

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Zoom

Format: Virtual
Registration Link
Questions contact SELPA Program Specialist

Mar 11 2026

SELPA: AAC Assessment and Implementation-Tier 2 for SLPs

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Zoom

About: This training will equip participants with the skills to complete AAC Needs Assessments, match tools and strategies to student needs, and develop effective implementation plans. Participants will also learn how to coach and support student teams through the Communication Access Plan process, building confidence in selecting priorities and applying AAC strategies that promote meaningful communication.
Format: Virtual
Registration Link
Questions contact SELPA Program Specialist

District and Organizational Training Requests

Monterey County SELPA is working to meet the changing needs of our districts and local organizations. Training opportunities listed on this menu are available if requested by an administrator from your organization located in Monterey County. Select the training title to view a flyer for the workshop. To complete a request for training, select “Request this workshop” and a survey will be generated. Your request will be assigned to a specific program specialist during our next staffing meeting. The assigned program specialist will contact you to develop a service plan. Please provide your request at least 15 working days before the date you would like the training to occur.

District and Organizational Training Request Form

District and Organization Training Catalog

Assessment

Autism/CAPTAIN

An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder

An Introduction to the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN) and Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)

Antecedent-Based Interventions (ABI) as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Discrete Trial as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Exercise and Movement as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Functional Communication Training (FCT) as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Modeling as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Prompting as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Reinforcement as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Self-Management (SM) as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Social Narratives as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Task Analysis as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Time Delay as as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Video Modeling as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Visual Supports (VS) as an Evidence-Based Practice for Students with Autism

Behavior/PENT

Tier 1: Strategies to Promote Positive Classroom Behavior

Creating Supportive Classroom Environments

Classwide Expectations and Routines

Encouraging Appropriate Behavior

Responding to Problem Behavior

Tier 2: Implementation Teams and Process

Tier 2: Interventions to Improve Behavior Outcomes

Understanding the A-B-Cs of Behavior

Tier 2/3: Competing Pathways Charting to Support Behavior Change

Tier 2/3: Functional Based Approaches for Teams

Tier 3: Writing Functional Behavior Assessment

Tier 3: Behavior Intervention Plans

Addressing Challenging Behavior through the use of the Escalation Management Cycle (ECMP)

Individual Education Plan

Infant/Preschool

Monterey County SELPA: Orientation & Procedures

Social Emotional Learning

Speech & Language

Transitions

Other

SELPA Training Videos

These videos are intended to provide an overview of the content related to each topic area. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact a SELPA Program Specialist. Thank you!

SELPA Orientation

SCIA Training Components

MCBH

Behavior Trainings

SIRAS

SIRAS IEP Information

Basic IEP Tab

Assessment Tab

Other Training Opportunities For Educators

In addition to the workshops listed above, you may find other training opportunities and events from the following outside agencies:

San Diego County Office of Education
Sessions: September 23, 2025 - May 19, 2026
Registration and information here.

Data Counts: From Collection to Impact
(4 Day Event) 10/17/2025 - 02/12/2026
Registration and information here.

SELPA Administrators
11/13/2025 | 03/12/2026 | 05/14/2026
Registration and information here.

Seeds of Partnership:
Strengthening Partnerships for Students with Disabilities
Registration and information here.

Become an Education Specialist Teacher
Interest survey here.

High Quality IEPs: Quicklinks

A Place to Begin

A Place to Begin is a CDE toolkit for educators and special education providers, offering practical tools, templates, and guidance for starting the IEP process and fostering effective family-school collaboration.

BEFORE the IEP

Before the IEP provides tools and guidance to help educators prepare for the IEP process, including assessments, eligibility, transition planning, and family collaboration.

DURING the IEP

During the IEP offers resources to guide educators through IEP meetings, including goal setting, transition planning, and determining supports and services.

AFTER the IEP

After the IEP offers resources for ongoing implementation, monitoring progress, and collaborating with the IEP team to ensure the plan remains effective and responsive.

IEP Success Companion Guide

The IEP Success Companion Guide helps educators plan and lead effective, student-centered IEP meetings. It includes practical tools and templates to promote collaboration among team members, highlight student strengths and family input, and ensure the IEP process meets both educational and legal standards.

Technical Assistance

The Technical Assistance page outlines universal, targeted, and intensive supports to help educators strengthen IEP practices and build effective, inclusive systems.