Professional Development

The Humboldt-Del Norte SELPA is committed to providing professional learning opportunties that meet the unique needs of our member Local Education Agencies (LEAs). We hold both SELPA wide professional learning events as well as sessions for individual school districts, upon request. See upcoming opportunties below or click the calendar tab for event and registration information.

If you would like additional information or to make a district request please reach out to Tonja Speed at tspeed@hcoe.org.

Humboldt - Del Norte Professional Development Calendar 2023/24

Upcoming Events

Special Ed Academy for General & Special Ed Administrators (1 of 4 Independent Trainings)

624 Harris Street (SELPA Conference Room)

October 10th, 2023 - 2:00 pm

<big>Introduction to Special Education: Child find to the role of the administrator at an IEP meeting, learn the basics of special education including navigating SEIS.  </big>

Mastering the Art of IEP Notetaking

HCOE - Annex Board Room

October 12th, 2023 - 1:00 pm

<big>Review the basics format of effective and legally defensible IEP note taking.</big>

Prior Written Notice - What is a PWN and when are they needed?

HCOE - Annex Board Room

October 16th, 2023 - 2:00 pm

<big>This training will focus on why and when a PWN is required (or not), what should be included in a PWN, a focus on timelines and formatting of a PWN, and what the potential consequences are of failing to provide a PWN or providing an insufficient PWN.</big>

Individualized Service Plans (ISP) 101

HCOE - Annex Board Room

November 7th, 2023 - 1:00 pm

<big>Overview of the nuts and bolts of Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) for students in parentally placed private school students.</big>

Special Ed Academy for General & Special Ed Administrators (2 of 4 Independent Trainings)

624 Harris Street (SELPA Conference Room)

December 5th, 2023 - 2:00 pm

<big>Discipline & Attendance: Learn how policies and procedures around discipline and attendance differ when a student has been identified with a disability, what needs to happen when a student with a disability is suspended from school, who needs to be involved when a student is not attending school, and much more at this offering for new administrators.</big>

Mastering the Art of IEP Notetaking

HCOE - Annex Board Room

February 12th, 2024 - 2:00 pm

<big>Review the basic format of effective and legally defensible IEP note taking.  (This is a repeat of the Fall Presentation)</big>

Special Ed Academy for General & Special Ed Administrators (3 of 4 Independent Trainings)

624 Harris Street (SELPA Conference Room)

March 4th, 2024 - 2:00 pm

<big>Charters, Private Schools, Independent Study & Home School: Explore the considerations for IEP teams when parents enroll or request to enroll their students with disabilities in charter schools, private schools, independent study, or home school.</big>

Prior Written Notice - What is a PWN and when are they needed?

HCOE - Annex Board Room

March 12th, 2024 - 2:30 pm

Individualized Service Plans (ISP) 101

HCOE - Annex Board Room

April 1st, 2024 - 2:30 pm

<big>Overview of the nuts and bolts of Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) for students in parentally placed private school.  This is a repeat of the Fall Presentation.</big>

Special Education Workshop - Spring

HCOE - Annex Board Room

April 2nd, 2024 - 1:00 pm

<big>Get the latest updates in State & Local Special Education Laws, Policies, & Procedures.</big>

Special Ed Academy for General & Special Ed Administrators (4 of 4 Independent Trainings)

624 Harris Street (SELPA Conference Room)

May 7th, 2024 - 2:00 pm

<big>Self Care:</big> <big>Work/life balance falling by the wayside as you navigate your role as a new administrator? Join us for practical tips on taking care of yourself and encouraging your staff to do the same.</big>