The state master trainers will provide regional master trainings this spring and summer and local trainings beyond that. A seven-part video series is being developed to support the trainings. Teacher-Parent Partnerships Working toward a respectful and productive relationship between teachers and parents from diverse home and community situations is the focus of a recent Commission on Teacher Credentialing report. CTC formed the AB 1264 Task Force to make suggestions for standards both to the Senate Bill 1422 Advisory Panel, which is reviewing teacher credentialing, and to those reviewing requirements for other certificated school personnel. Academic advising by university faculty helps the paraprofessionals navigate the degree and credential programs.
Some sites also provide mentors for the paraprofessionals.
State Offers Training by Satellite Two series of inservice training are offered this year by the California Department of Education, Special Education Division. A down link site is essential to receive the broadcasts. Broad areas of focus within the plan include transition, family involvement, least restrictive environment, early intervention, qualified personnel, and teacher recruitment and retention. Within each of these areas, specific activities have been developed for input of personnel development needs and to provide training to meet those needs. Strategic Implementation Plan for the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development is a living document.