Professional Development
Santa Barbara County SELPA is committed to providing Professional Learning opportunities that meet the unique needs of each of our member Local Education Agencies (LEAs). We strive to hold SELPA wide Professional Learning events, as well as, sessions designed specifically for each LEA.
We are pleased to share our 26-27 Professional Learning Course Catalog, which includes a detailed breakdown of our PD process and offerings for the upcoming school year.
Workshops & Events
See upcoming opportunities and subscribe to our Workshop and Events Calendar on our Calendar tab below.
External Workshops & Events
Click here to explore additional professional learning opportunities provided by state and county agencies and organizations.
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Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
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What is the CAC and its importance? The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a Santa Barbara County SELPA committee made up of parents, educators, and community representatives dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and their families. The CAC advises on the SELPA Local Plan, encourages community involvement, promotes communication between families and schools, provides parent…
Joint Powers Agency Board Meeting
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The Joint Powers Agency (JPA) Board is the decision-making body for the Santa Barbara County SELPA and derives its power from the statutes of the State of California and from a Joint Powers Agreement approved by all school districts in the county. It is the policy of the Board to encourage public participation in the…
High Conflict Navigation in Education
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How to Regulate,Respond, and Resolve Hosted by SELPA Region 8Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo,and Kern County SELPA’sConflict in the educational setting is inevitable—whether it involves parents, colleagues, orstudents. What truly matters is how we respondin those crucial moments. Join us for thisinteractive two-part series to learn practicalstrategies for self-regulation, de-escalating tenseinteractions, and leading high-conflict…
Paraprofessional Network
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This network brings together paraprofessionals across our SELPA member LEAs to build skills and confidence in supporting students with disabilities in the classroom. Meetings offer a space to learn practical strategies for behavior support and de-escalation, discuss best practices for implementing IEP accommodations and modifications, share tips for collaborating effectively with teachers and related service…
Bridge Authorization: Extensive Support Needs
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FREE event for ESN teachers. Who needs this: Educators who hold a Moderate/Severe Disabilities credential issued before July 1, 2022 and want to bridge to the new ESN credential. Prerequisite Credential: Hold a valid Education Specialist credential authorized in Moderate/Severe Disabilities (or its equivalent). Since this credential already included autism, no ASD add-on is required…
Bridge Authorization: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
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FREE event for ECSE teachers. Who needs this: Educators who hold an ECSE credential issued before July 1, 2022 and want to bridge to the current ECSE standards. For specific questions about your individual credential, email: Natalie Spevak, nspevak@sbceo.org Event Details Audience ECSE teachers. Facilitator(s) Leticia Lemus Included Dinner will be provided Contact Ana Duenez,…
Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention - Physicals Day 2 Training Course
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FREE event for all county staff Training Times October 1 (De-Escalation Interventions): 8:30am-3:30pm October 8 (Physical Interventions): 8:30-12:00pm Initial Training: This training is for staff new to NCPI or for staff whose NCPI certification has expired. Please note that you register for Day 1, you are also registering for the NCPI Safety Interventions (i.e. physicals).…
Open Access AAC Foundations Fall 2026 (Thursdays 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29)
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Santa Barbara County SELPAOpen Access AAC Foundations 2026-2027 Audience: Open to all educators to expand knowledge in Augmentative Alternative Communication*12 hours to Continuing Education: A Certificate of Completion will be provided for any participant attending the full course. Partial attendance will not be eligible for a Certificate.*Additional Option for credit through CSU Sacramento for full…
Bridge Authorization: Mild Moderate Support Needs (MMSN)
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FREE event for MMSN teachers. Who needs this: Educators who hold a Mild/Moderate Disabilities credential issued before July 1, 2022 and want to bridge to the new MMSN credential. Prerequisite Credential: Hold a valid Education Specialist credential authorized in Mild/Moderate Disabilities with the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Added Authorization (or its equivalent). ⚠️ If you…