Professional Development Services Overview
The Diagnostic Center, Southern California offers formal professional development activities to local educational agency (LEA) staff and parents on a range of topics. Our training topics are based upon both statewide and local needs assessment surveys as well as other areas of interest. In an effort to maximize our training resources, we offer training and technical assistance in various formats including:
Workshops
In order to provide our services in an equitable manner to LEAs and Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs), most of our workshops are offered regionally on pre-set dates to the four Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) in our catchment area. Any dates still open at the end of the school year (mid-June) are available to individual districts or SELPAs. The Diagnostic Center also provides a variety of training topics that are available to sponsoring RCCs, SELPAs, or local school districts, as staff availability permits. These trainings are offered on different dates throughout the school year. While scheduled on a "first come, first served" basis, attempts are still made to equitably distribute these limited trainings. There is no cost for any of our training services. A minimum of 20 participants is required for most trainings.
Training Resources
- Professional Development Catalog 2024-2025 (2025-2026 will be available in May)
- Training Calendar
- How to Request a Training
- Diagnostic Center South Presenters
- Positive Environments, Network of Trainers
Comprehensive Professional Development Projects
Comprehensive professional development projects are individually and collaboratively designed to meet the specific district or school site needs. Projects incorporate in-depth content training and multiple levels of follow-up support including demonstration teaching and on-site collaboration. These systemic projects include multiple service days that may be interspersed over a period of weeks, months, or a year. For more information, visit our Projects page.
Consultation Services
The Diagnostic Center has the capacity to provide consultation services in one to two-hour sessions in a variety of formats. For more information, visit our Consultation page.