CalECSE Training Calendar

CalECSE is proud to offer a dynamic 2025–2026 lineup of no-cost, virtual professional development and family outreach sessions for Early Childhood Special Education professionals and caregivers across California. These offerings are thoughtfully designed to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities by providing timely, intentional, and innovative strategies that lead to meaningful change.

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Explore our month-by-month schedule below and join us in promoting best practices, inclusive communities, and excellence in early learning. Please check back for additional events.

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August 2025

The ABCs of Early Childhood Assessments
Thursday, August 21 2 to 4:00 p.m.

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Occupational Therapy Assessments in Early Childhood
Wednesday, August 27 Noon to 1:00 p.m.

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Demystifying Indicator 12: Data That Drives Timely Transitions
Friday, August 29 Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Registration: Link

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September 2025

Tiny But Mighty: Navigating Behavior and Development in the New Transitional Kindergarten Age Group
Monday, September 15 3 to 4:00 p.m. 

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Spotlight on Preschool Child Find: Best Practices in Action
Friday, September 19 Noon to 1 p.m.

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Train-the-Trainer: A Staff Orientation Toolkit on Part C to Part B Transitions for Local Education Agency (LEA) and Regional Center Administrators
Monday, September 22 Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Registration: Link

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October 2025

Kindergarten Transition Assessments
Tuesday, October 28 Noon to 1:30 p.m. 

Registration: Link

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November 2025

Legal Obligations in the Least Restrictive Environment
Monday, November 3 3 to 4:00 p.m.

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Guiding the Journey: A Two-Part Series for Parents and Caregivers Navigating Part C to Part B Transitions (Session 1)
Tuesday, November 18 3 to 4:00 p.m.

Registration: Link

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December 2025

Understanding Gender Differences in Autism: Implications for Assessment and Identification
Wednesday, December 3 Noon to 1:00 p.m. 

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Indicator 6: Preschool Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Monday, December 8 Noon to 1:15 p.m.

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Leading with Trust: Strengthening Family Partnerships in Early Childhood Special Education Through Alternative Dispute Prevention (Session 1)
Monday, December 15 Noon to 1 p.m.

Registration: Link

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January 2026

Assessment Practices for Multilingual Learners
Friday, January 9 Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Registration: Link

Tiny Hands, Big Feelings: Growing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Early Years
Thursday, January 15, 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the Early Childhood Setting
Thursday, January 29, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Registration: Link

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February 2026

Universal Supports and Practices in Action: Push-In Service Models for Preschool Settings
Thursday, February 5 3 to 4:30 p.m.

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Eligibility Comparison Between Part C (Regional Center) and Part B (Local Education Agency)
Friday, February 27, Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Registration: Link

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March 2026

Play-Based Assessments
Wednesday, March 4 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Registration: Link

Leading with Trust: Strengthening Family Partnerships in Early Childhood Special Education Through Alternative Dispute Prevention (Session 2)
Thursday, March 5 Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Registration: Link

Child Find: Relationship Building with Community-Based Early Learning Programs
Friday, March 13 Noon to 1:00 p.m.

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Guiding the Journey: A Two-Part Series for Parents and Caregivers Navigating Part C to Part B Transitions (Session 2)
Monday, March 30 3 to 4:00 p.m.

Registration: Link

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April 2026

How to Plan for Inclusion Between a Local Education Agency (LEA) and Community-Based California State Preschool Program (CSPP)
Monday, April 13 Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Registration: Link