Request and Prepare for a Training

Information about requesting and preparing for a training from the Diagnostic Center, Central California. Visit the Professional Development Overview page for more information.

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Schedule a Training

• Download and save the Request for Trainings Form(PDF) to your computer.
  Note: Depending on your browser and the configuration you have set in place, you may be asked, to save the file to your local disk (It's preferable to save to your Desktop or Downloads folder). If you are not asked to save to an external location and the file opens, immediately go to 'File,' then 'Save As' and save it to either your Desktop or Downloads folder.
• Identify two or more potential training dates for each topic requested and be sure to include time span, for example 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Identify the district or agency contact person who will be responsible for coordinating the training with Diagnostic Center staff.
• Fill in the other necessary information in the document. Once the document has been completed with your requested trainings and required information, please save the document and send as an email attachment to dcctrainings@dcc-cde.ca.gov.
• You will be contacted via email or by phone with a confirmation or request for further details if needed.
• Be sure to specify if in person or virtual. If in person, be sure to include location of training.

If you have any specific questions or requests, please contact Melanie Johnson, Director, by email at mjohnson@dcc-cde.ca.gov or by phone at 559-243-4047.

A "Certificate of Completion" is available for dissemination to participants at the conclusion of each workshop. We strongly recommend that, as appropriate, the sponsoring agency ensures that parents, general and special education staff, administrators and community agencies (Mental Health, Regional Centers, etc.), are invited to attend workshops presented by Diagnostic Center staff.

Prepare for a Training

Once the requesting/hosting agency receives the training agreement that includes all the training titles, dates, times, presentation format, locations, etc., the hosting agency is responsible to ensure the following steps are taken:

• Sign and return the Diagnostic Center Central (DCC) training agreement to Darlene Morse, Office Technician, dmorse@dcc-cde.ca.gov, or DCC trainer.
• Please note: Trainings are not officially confirmed until the signed training agreement is received.
• Assign a contact person responsible for coordinating with the DCC Office Technician, Darlene Morse.
• Assign a contact person (phone and email) for presenter to contact in case of an emergency, technical difficulty, or cancellation (if different than above)
• Assign an administrator or designee to attend the workshop
• Secure the training site (in-person only)
• Advertisement of the training
• Meet the minimum attendance requirement (at least 20)
• Provide for audio-visual needs as discussed and coordinated with the presenter, including assistance with chat, attendance management, etc.
• Cancel the presentation if attendance requirement is not met two weeks prior to presentation date
• Duplicate and distribute handout materials, as applicable based presentation format (in-person or virtual)
• Introduce the presenter (in-person and virtual)
• Distribute the link for evaluation surveys (virtual) or the hard copy evaluation form (in person)
• Duplicate and distribute a "Certificate of Completion" for each participant

Further Considerations and Details When Hosting a Training

• Diagnostic Center services are provided at no cost; however, the hosting agency could incur costs such as advertising, duplication, refreshments, securing the site, and other similar costs.
• Ensure an interpreter is provided for attendees based on the needs of registered participants.
• The hosting agency agrees to the above and will ensure that for in-person trainings, the training room is available to the presenter at least one hour before the presentation.
• Virtual training platform, invites, settings, and details will be coordinated between the requesting agency's identified contact and the DCC presenter or Darlene Morse, Office Technician.
• Any updates or changes regarding the training details or time must be communicated to DCC at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled training.
• Expect to receive workshop evaluations and certificates of completion 2-3 weeks prior to the training date.
• It is required that DCC evaluations are disseminated and provided to the trainer at the conclusion of the training (in-person trainings). For virtual trainings, evaluations will be completed electronically — a link will be sent to the district agency contact person for dissemination.
• Ensure a "Certificate of Completion" is available for dissemination to participants at the conclusion of each workshop (in-person and/or virtual).
• We strongly recommend that, as appropriate, and if space is available, the sponsoring agency ensures that neighboring school districts, parents, general and special education staff, administrators, and community agencies (Mental Health, Regional Centers, etc.), are invited and/or welcome to attend workshops presented by Diagnostic Center staff.
• Due to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Information and Communication (ICT) final standards and guidelines — you may not post DCC materials on your external websites.