Riverside 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 2025–2026 Professional Development Guide, which includes a detailed breakdown of our PD process and offerings for the upcoming school year. See upcoming opportunities below or click on our Calendar tab at the top of the website for event and registration information.
Riverside County SELPA Vision for Staff Development:
If you need additional information or to request Professional Learning please contact Kate Dampier at kate@rcselpa.org
Riverside County SELPA - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571
April 28th, 2026 - 8:00 am
Course Description In just two days, learn the potential uses of the ADOS-2 as part of a diagnostic evaluation for autism. You’ll have the opportunity to practice scoring while observing the instructor administer the ADOS-2 to a child with autism. The workshop focuses primarily on Modules 1 through 4, and attendees are given materials to study later to complete training in the Toddler Module.
Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571
April 30th, 2026 - 9:00 am
Join Riverside County SELPA for the Special Education Administrator Network meeting. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with other special education administrators within Riverside County SELPA on legal issues in special education, Alternative Dispute Resolution, compliance monitoring, leadership development, and much more.
RC SELPA Conference Room - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571
May 1st, 2026 - 9:00 am
PARTICIPANTS WILL: Define Healthy Self-Care. Understand and combat educator burnout. Building Resilience through 8 Domains of Well-Being for Proper Self-Care. Discover their personal "Window of Tolerance" and learn practical techniques to expand it, helping to manage stress. Develop a personalized self-care action plan.
Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom
May 7th, 2026 - 9:00 am
SEIS/CALPADS Informational meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for Special Education Information System reporting. Meeting Topics Include: SEIS, CALPADS and CDE Updates, SEIS and CALPADS Data Support, CDE Compliance, and Yearly Reporting Requirements.
Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571
May 14th, 2026 - 9:00 am
Riverside County SELPA Data Team Workshops are designed to give LEA Data Teams the support and work time needed to ensure CALPADS data submissions are timely and accurate. RC SELPA team members will work alongside LEA data team members: to address and correct CALPADS reporting errors, review updates to the CALPADS reporting process, review SEIS data submissions, and provide any additional support needed for required special education data submissions. We encourage LEA Data Teams to attend with their CALPADS Technicians, SEIS Technicians, and Special Education Administrators. These workshops are offered at no cost for RC SELPA Member LEAs.
Riverside Convention Center - 3637 5th Street, Riverside, CA 92501
May 20th, 2026 - 8:30 am
Riverside County SELPA invites you to attend the 6th Annual Mental Health Symposium, Mental Health Matters, a two day event at the Riverside Convention Center bringing together educators from across Riverside County and Southern California. This symposium will feature keynote speakers and breakout sessions focused on Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS).
Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office and virtually via Zoom
June 4th, 2026 - 9:00 am
SEIS/CALPADS Informational meetings are designed to support all within the LEA who are responsible for Special Education Information System reporting. Meeting Topics Include: SEIS, CALPADS and CDE Updates, SEIS and CALPADS Data Support, CDE Compliance, and Yearly Reporting Requirements.
Meetings will be held in-person at the Riverside County SELPA office - 2935 Indian Ave., Perris, CA 92571
June 11th, 2026 - 9:00 am
Riverside County SELPA Data Team Workshops are designed to give LEA Data Teams the support and work time needed to ensure CALPADS data submissions are timely and accurate. RC SELPA team members will work alongside LEA data team members: to address and correct CALPADS reporting errors, review updates to the CALPADS reporting process, review SEIS data submissions, and provide any additional support needed for required special education data submissions. We encourage LEA Data Teams to attend with their CALPADS Technicians, SEIS Technicians, and Special Education Administrators. These workshops are offered at no cost for RC SELPA Member LEAs.