SELPA Academies

July 23 - 27, 2018

The Leadership Academy is a week-long in-depth training focusing on critical skill-development for successful administration of special education programs and staff.

The training brings together a cohort of current and/or new special education administrators. The focus of the academy is to build essential skills for providing special education support and services tailored to the unique charter school’s mission, community, and student population. The Leadership Academy focuses on five core special education modules:

1. Leadership in Special Education
2. Program Design and Implementation
3. Student Performance and Outcomes
4. Fiscal and Resource Management
5. Compliance and Legal Responsibilities

The Leadership Academy will be held at:

Hotel Maya Doubletree by Hilton
700 Queensway Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802

Seating is limited, so make sure you apply as soon as the application window opens.

Leadership Academy attendees are accepted by application only. Applications will be available starting April 2, 2018. Click below if you are interested in attending the 2018 Leadership Academy in Long Beach.

Current and new special education administrators are encouraged to attend. The focus of the training is to build essential skills to provide special education support and services tailored to your unique charter school’s mission, community, and student population.

All graduates of the Leadership Academy will be invited to exclusive leadership events held throughout the year. A three-day, In-depth Leadership Academy is held in conjunction with the July Leadership Academy focusing on advanced skill development for successful administration of special education programs and staff. You will be invited to additional leadership training opportunities throughout the year.

This two-day institute will incorporate research-based content and activities that will deepen participant knowledge and enhance their educational practices leading to improved outcomes for students with disabilities. Teachers are encouraged to register for the training in their region:

July 17-19, 2018
San Jose, CA

Placerville, CA
July 30-August 1, 2018

August 7-9, 2018
San Diego, CA

August 14-16, 2018
Los Angeles, CA

August 28-30, 2018
Sacramento, CA

September 11-13, 2018
Oakland, CA

If you or a current staff member are ready to register, use the link below:

If you are interested in sending an educator that is not yet hired, use the link below:

The Teacher Academy is designed for new special education teachers or teachers who are looking for a refresher. Teams of educators are encouraged to join.

If you would like to request more information about the Teacher Academy:

Highly skilled paraeducators are an integral component of a quality educational program. Under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed educator, paraeducators are responsible for the support of students with disabilities in the least restrictive setting as outlined in the IEP. To be effective in this vital role, and to ensure positive student outcomes, paraeducators require ongoing focused training. In addition, a clear understanding of the delivery of individualized adaptations and educational supports for students across school settings is essential.

Join us for a one-day academy designed to provide tools and resources to equip paraeducators in supporting students toward positive student outcomes.

Dates and locations for the Paraeducator Academy have not yet been scheduled. Please check back for more information.

All paraeducators are invited. This academy is only offered to partners of the El Dorado Charter SELPA.

Dates and locations will be posted soon. Check back for more details on training objectives and agenda.