Professional Learning & Development Opportunities
Goalbook Training
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Goalbook Training
Dates: September 16, 2026
Time: Session 1 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM OR Session 2 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presented by: Erin Beeson
Goalbook Toolkit is a one-of-a-kind solution that improves student outcomes by increasing teacher effectiveness throughout the special education process. It is an on line solution that builds teacher capacity to develop higher-quality IEPs and implement them with more effective specially designed instruction.
First, Toolkit guides teachers to confidently identify student present levels that are data driven. Next, it saves time in developing compliant and standards-aligned goals that address student individual needs.
Finally, Toolkit helps teachers successfully implement IEPs and monitor progress with instant access to research-based instructional strategies and classroom-ready resources. Toolkit's online resources are supported by comprehensive professional development and training for teachers.
Beyond these ongoing core benefits, as Madera-Mariposa SELPA plans for the 2026-2027 school year, Toolkit helps support the demands of special education in this unique environment:
First, Toolkit guides teachers to confidently identify student present levels that are data driven. Next, it saves time in developing compliant and standards-aligned goals that address student individual needs.
Finally, Toolkit helps teachers successfully implement IEPs and monitor progress with instant access to research-based instructional strategies and classroom-ready resources. Toolkit's online resources are supported by comprehensive professional development and training for teachers.
Beyond these ongoing core benefits, as Madera-Mariposa SELPA plans for the 2026-2027 school year, Toolkit helps support the demands of special education in this unique environment:
- Providing assessments and a present level of performance tool to help identify areas of regression and urgent needs for skill recoupment, including essential standard areas.
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Supporting the development of skills based and standards aligned IEP goals with the appropriate levels of scaffolding to support both recoupment and growth.
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Delivering classroom-ready resources and strategies that support planning and the delivery of specially designed instruction in both classroom and remote environments.
Target Audience: Madera-Mariposa SELPA LEAs - All Special Education Professionals
CALPADS Special Education Data Spring 2026
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CALPADS Special Education Data Spring 2026
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: California Department of Education
Join the California Deparment of Education (CDE) Special Education Division staff for it's Fall Special Education Data Roadshow. Madera-Mariposa will share more specifics as they become available.
Target Audience: SELPA Staff, District, and Site-Level Special Education Data Coordinators. CALPADS Local Educational Agency (LEA) Administrators
Registration Link: Click here to register.
2-Day CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
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2-Day CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Date: Pick from a variety of sessions
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by: Alison Carberry, SELPA Director
Increase Confidence * Promote Safety * Prevent Crises
This two-day, in-person training provides staff with the skills to identify, prevent, and deescalate crisis situations. Participants will learn how to respond to various levels of crisis behaviors while maintaining the care, welfare, safety, and security of all individuals.
Training Overview
Day 1: Prevention and de-escalation.
Focus on using verbal and non-verbal techniques to prevent situations from escalating.
Day 2: Physical intervention techniques.
Covers safety intervention strategies for maximizing safety and minimizing harm during a physical crisis.
What you will learn
IDENTIFY the stages of the CPI Crisis Development Model to recognize behavior patterns.
EMPLOY effective verbal de-escalation techniques.
DEVELOP non-verbal communication strategies to encourage a positive outcome.
PRACTICE safe and effective physical intervention methods (personal safety and restrictive interventions).
LEARN strategies to keep your own behavior calm and consistent during a crisis.
This two-day, in-person training provides staff with the skills to identify, prevent, and deescalate crisis situations. Participants will learn how to respond to various levels of crisis behaviors while maintaining the care, welfare, safety, and security of all individuals.
Training Overview
Day 1: Prevention and de-escalation.
Focus on using verbal and non-verbal techniques to prevent situations from escalating.
Day 2: Physical intervention techniques.
Covers safety intervention strategies for maximizing safety and minimizing harm during a physical crisis.
What you will learn
IDENTIFY the stages of the CPI Crisis Development Model to recognize behavior patterns.
EMPLOY effective verbal de-escalation techniques.
DEVELOP non-verbal communication strategies to encourage a positive outcome.
PRACTICE safe and effective physical intervention methods (personal safety and restrictive interventions).
LEARN strategies to keep your own behavior calm and consistent during a crisis.
Target Audience: K-2nd Grade General and Special Education Teachers, and other professional support.
Registration Link: Click here to register.
