LEUSD Professional Development 2025-2026: Full Schedule

8:00am PST

Special Education Workshop (Invite Only) 30 Subs needed

Thursday January 22, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm PST

Please join us as we focus on Special Education!

Process and Procedures
IEP Writing and Compliance
Continuum of Support
LRE and Inclusion

Lunch will be provided.

*If you haven't been invited and are interested in attending, please reach out to Wendy Humes, Coordinator of Special Education.

Moderators

Dr. Greg Cleave

Director, Special Education, LEUSD

Sandra Dunn

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Dr. Mireya Escalante

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Trisha Frederic

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Jon Goudy

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Wendy Humes

Coordinator, Special Education, Lake Elsinore Unified

Shannon Pinck

Assistant Director, Special Education, LEUSD

Leticia Scott

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Thursday January 22, 2026 8:00am - 2:00pm PST
OHS Conference Center 520 Chaney St., Lake Elsinore, 92530

Special Education

4:00pm PST

Special Education: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Educational Setting Percentages

Thursday January 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Online- Zoom

Join Us for Optional Q & A Sessions on Special Education Topics
Time: 4:00–5:00 PM via Zoom https://leusd-us.zoom.us/j/5828240432
We invite you to participate in a series of optional Q & A sessions covering a variety of important topics in Special Education. Each session will include time for questions and discussion.
Schedule & Topics:

January 29: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Educational Setting Percentages
February 22: State and District Assessments
March 26: Common Errors and Pitfalls
April 30: Assessments and RSIAs
May 28: Open Q & A

These sessions are designed to support your understanding and provide practical guidance. We look forward to your participation!

Speakers

Jon Goudy

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Dr. Mireya Escalante

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Wendy Humes

Coordinator, Special Education, Lake Elsinore Unified

Shannon Pinck

Assistant Director, Special Education, LEUSD

Sandra Dunn

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Leticia Scott

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Trisha Frederic

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Thursday January 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Online- Zoom

Special Education

4:00pm PST

Special Education: Common Errors and Pitfalls

Thursday February 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Online- Zoom

January 29: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Educational Setting Percentages
February 26: Common Errors and Pitfalls
March 26: State and District Assessments
April 30: Assessments and RSIAs
May 28: Open Q & A

These sessions are designed to support your understanding and provide practical guidance. We look forward to your participation!

Speakers

Jon Goudy

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Dr. Mireya Escalante

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Wendy Humes

Coordinator, Special Education, Lake Elsinore Unified

Shannon Pinck

Assistant Director, Special Education, LEUSD

Sandra Dunn

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Leticia Scott

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Trisha Frederic

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Thursday February 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Online- Zoom

Special Education

2:45pm PDT

SEIS Training - for Elementary Case Managers (Paid)

Monday March 16, 2026 2:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

Jean Hayman MPR

Please be sure to bring your device for this in-person training.

This training provides participants with a foundational understanding of the Special Education Information System (SEIS). Attendees will learn how to navigate the platform, manage student records, create and update IEP documents, and ensure data accuracy and compliance.

Speakers

Leticia Scott

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Monday March 16, 2026 2:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Jean Hayman MPR

Special Education

4:00pm PDT

SEIS Training - for Secondary Case Managers (Paid)

Tuesday April 7, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Board Room

Speakers

Leticia Scott

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Tuesday April 7, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Board Room 545 Chaney St.-Bldg B, Lake Elsinore, 92530

Special Education

2:30pm PDT

Preschool Decision Tree Guidance for Students with IEPs [Paid]

Thursday April 9, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

Board Room

This session is for SDC Preschool Teachers, SLPs who support preschool students, and SDC TK-2 Teachers.

RC SELPA will be presenting information on the Preschool Decision Tree.

The Riverside County SELPA LRE Decision Tree is a structured tool designed to support IEP teams in making legally compliant, student-centered placement decision. Grounded in the principles of LRE under IDEA, the decision tree guides teams through a systematic process that begins with consideration of general education with appropriate supports and services. It emphasizes the use of supplementary aides, services, and accommodations before considering a more restrictive setting.

Please bring your device.

Speakers

Jordan Hulstrom

Coordinator, RC SELPA

Sandra Dunn

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Thursday April 9, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Board Room 545 Chaney St.-Bldg B, Lake Elsinore, 92530

Special Education

4:00pm PDT

Special Education: State and District Assessments

Thursday April 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Online- Zoom

Join Us for Optional Q & A Sessions on Special Education Topics
Time: 4:00–5:00 PM via Zoomhttps://leusd-us.zoom.us/j/5828240432
We invite you to participate in a series of optional Q & A sessions covering a variety of important topics in Special Education. Each session will include time for questions and discussion.
Schedule & Topics:

January 29: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Educational Setting Percentages
February 26: Common Errors and Pitfalls
April 9: State and District Assessments
April 30: Assessments and RSIAs
May 28: Open Q & A

These sessions are designed to support your understanding and provide practical guidance. We look forward to your participation!

Speakers

Jon Goudy

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Dr. Mireya Escalante

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Wendy Humes

Coordinator, Special Education, Lake Elsinore Unified

Shannon Pinck

Assistant Director, Special Education, LEUSD

Sandra Dunn

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Leticia Scott

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Trisha Frederic

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Thursday April 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Online- Zoom

Special Education

8:00am PDT

WIAT-4 ADMINISTRATION, SCORING, AND BASIC INTERPRETATION (30 Subs Needed)

Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT

Jean Hayman MPR

This PEARSON training is intended specifically for RSP and SDC case managers.

This 6-hour session covers the administration and scoring of the WAIT-4 subtests and basic interpretation of the results. Using sample data, lecture, and demonstration, the presenters will describe how WIAT-4 results are used to make diagnostic decisions and to identify instructional recommendations.

Lunch will be provided.

Moderators

Dr. Mireya Escalante

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Jean Hayman MPR

Special Education

4:00pm PDT

Special Education: Assessments and RSIAs

Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Online- Zoom

January 29: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Educational Setting Percentages
February 26: Common Errors and Pitfalls
March 26: State and District Assessments
April 30: Assessments and RSIAs
May 28: Open Q & A

These sessions are designed to support your understanding and provide practical guidance. We look forward to your participation!

Speakers

Jon Goudy

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Dr. Mireya Escalante

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Wendy Humes

Coordinator, Special Education, Lake Elsinore Unified

Shannon Pinck

Assistant Director, Special Education, LEUSD

Sandra Dunn

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Leticia Scott

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Trisha Frederic

Program Specialist, LEUSD

Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Online- Zoom

Special Education

8:00am PDT

Unique Learning System Training for K-5, ATP and Motor Camp ESY Special Education Teachers [INVITE ONLY] 20 Subs Needed

Thursday May 21, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT

Board Room

K-5, ATP and Motor Camp ESY will be using Unique Learning System (ULS), a comprehensive, standards-based curriculum designed specifically for students with diverse learning needs. ULS provides differentiated materials and supports that empower educators to deliver meaningful instruction across all academic areas, while aligning with grade-level standards.

Trainers from Everway will be leading this ULS Training.

Important: Bring your devices

Lunch will be served.

Speakers

Charles W. Maxwell

Professional Learning Specialist, Everway

Wendy Humes

Coordinator, Special Education, Lake Elsinore Unified

Thursday May 21, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Board Room 545 Chaney St.-Bldg B, Lake Elsinore, 92530

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4:00pm PDT

Special Education: Open Q & A

Thursday May 28, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Online- Zoom

Join Us for Optional Q & A Sessions on Special Education Topics

Time: 4:00–5:00 PM via Zoom

https://leusd-us.zoom.us/j/5828240432

We invite you to participate in a series of optional Q & A sessions covering a variety of important topics in Special Education. Each session will include time for questions and discussion.

Schedule & Topics:

January 29: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Educational Setting Percentages
February 22: State and District Assessments
March 26: Common Errors and Pitfalls
April 30: Assessments and RSIAs
May 28: Open Q & A

These sessions are designed to support your understanding and provide practical guidance. We look forward to your participation!