CalECSE Training Calendar

The full CalECSE training calendar for the 2026/2027 School Year will be posted here in August. In the meantime, see below for our August and September offerings. If you would like to join our mailing list and receive notice, please send an email to info@calecse.org.

August

Tuesday August 18, 2026

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Tiny But Mighty: Growing Inclusive Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms

Part 1: Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Play-Based Learning

Wednesday August 19, 2026

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Recognize, Refer, Support: Child Find Essentials for Community-Based Early Learning Programs

Wednesday August 26, 2026

Noon–2 p.m.

Autism Assessment in Early Childhood

September

Friday September 11, 2026

9:00–10:00 a.m.

Indicator 6: Preschool Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Monday September 14, 2026

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Introduction to the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) 2025

Tuesday September 22, 2026

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Tiny But Mighty: Growing Inclusive Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms

Session 2: Supporting Toileting and Independence in Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Friday September 25, 2026

Noon–1:00 p.m.

A Strong Start: Tools for Meaningful Parent Participation

with Special Guest Presenters from High Quality IEPs

October

Monday October 5, 2026

2:30–4:00 p.m.

Expanding Inclusive Practices for Students with Extensive Supports Needs

Tuesday October 13, 2026

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Tiny But Mighty: Growing Inclusive Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms Part 3: Tier 1 Supports and Evidenced-Based Classroom Practices

Tuesday October 27, 2026

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Leading the Early Years: New Administrator Essentials

November

Wednesday November 4, 2026

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Partnering With Families Through Sensitive Conversations

Tuesday November 10, 2026

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Tiny But Mighty: Growing Inclusive Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms Part 4: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Positive Behavior Support

Thursday November 19, 2026

Noon–1:15 p.m.

Creating Inclusive Learning Opportunities Between Special Education and Local Education Agency–Based California State Preschool Programs (CSPPs)

December

Tuesday December 1, 2026

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Tiny But Mighty: Growing Inclusive Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms Part 5: Positive Guidance for Behaviors That Adults Find Challenging

Monday December 14, 2026

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Early Childhood: From Diagnosis to Educational Impact—Understanding Other Health Impairment (OHI) Eligibility in Special Education

January

Wednesday January 6, 2027

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Transition Assessments

Tuesday January 19, 2026

2:00–3:15 p.m.

Language Sample Toolkit: Evidence-Based Approaches to Analyzing Language Samples

Friday January 22, 2027

Noon–1:15 p.m.

Understanding California Early Start (Part C): Eligibility and Services for Infants and Toddlers

February

Monday February 1, 2027

2:30–4:00 p.m.

Building Innovative Partnerships to Support Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Across Early Childhood Settings

Wednesday February 3, 2027

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Building Relationships With Local Health Care Providers

Wednesday February 10, 2027

9:00–10:00 a.m.

Demystifying Indicator 12: Practices That Drive Timely Transitions

Tuesday February 16, 2027

6:00–7:00 p.m.

Big Feelings, Little Learners: Supporting Young Children’s Behavior in the Home

March

Monday March 1, 2027

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Assessing Intellectual Disability and Communicating Findings with Care and Clarity

Tuesday March 23, 2027

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A Look at Early Childhood

Thursday March 25, 2027

Noon–1:15 p.m.

Understanding California Early Start (Part C): Transition, Eligibility, and Services at Age Three

Tuesday March 30, 2027

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Leading the Early Years: Hot Topics for Administrators

April

Tuesday April 13, 2027

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Educational Impact in Early Childhood: Connecting Assessment to Eligibility

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CalECSE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to allow participants to engage in our trainings. Our virtual platform provides Closed Captioning for those who need this support. If you have further questions or a disability-related need for accommodation, please contact us at info@calecse.org no less than 72 hours before each event.

Jul 16, 2025

Latest Resources

Tiny But Mighty: Growing Inclusive Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms (PDF)

Recognize, Refer, Support: Child Find Essentials for Community-Based Early Learning Programs (PDF)

Autism Assessment in Early Childhood (PDF)

2026 Symposium (PDF)

Neurodiversity-Affirming Language: Our Words Matter (PDF)

A Parent’s Guide to the Part C to Part B Transition (Age Two Turning Three) (PDF)

Legal and Official Guidance on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C to Part B Transitions (PDF)

Transition Basics for Administrators (PDF)

Timeline of Preschool to Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten Transition Planning (PDF)

Kindergarten Transition Assessments: FAQ (PDF)