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Sign up Today and Save on Registration Fees for Administrator Training Day and Legislative Day

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CAPSES Administrator Training Day and Legislative Day are Monday, January 30th, and Tuesday, January 31, 2017, in Sacramento, California.  Sign up today for registration fee savings.  Sessions Include:

  • Perspectives from Kristen Wright, Newly Appointed Director of the Special Education Division at the California Department of Education
  • How to Prevent A Crisis from Becoming a Disaster
  • Crisis Management for Private Special Education Service Providers
  • Behavior Intervention Workgroup Update
  • CDE Annual Audit Requirements for NPA/S Update
  • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Impact of Title Funds Distribution
  • SB 884 Special Education Transparency and Accountability Reform Update
  • SB 113 Demonstration Partnership for k-12 Mental Health Service Update 
  • Overview of Public Policy Institute of California's Recommendation to Distribute Funds to LEAs Directly
  • The Governor's Budget Proposal and more....

Register for Administrator Training Day and Legislative Day HERE!

Event Details:

Administrator Training Day
Monday, January 30, 2017
8:30 am to 4:00  pm
University of California Sacramento Center
1130 K Street, Conference Room B
Sacramento, CA 95814

Administrator Training Day will feature sessions on Crisis Intervention and Crisis Managment in the Nonpublic School and Agency setting.  Special Education Director Kristen Wright will share the latest developments from the California Department of Education including the Behavior Intervention Workgroup, Nonpublic School and Agency Certification and more. 

Administrator Training Day Speaker Lineup 

Kristen Wright, Director of the Special Education Division, California Department of Education

Newly appointed Director of the Special Education Division at the California Department of Education Kristin Wright will address Nonpublic school and agency administrators at CAPSES Administrator Training Day.  Ms. Wright will share her perspectives on children with disabilities and her goals for the Special Education Division under her administration.  Her session will also include the latest on the Behavior Intervention Workgroup, Nonpublic School and Agency Certification and data regarding numbers of nonpublic schools and agencies in California.  Kristen Wright's Bio

Crisis Intervention - How To Prevent A Crisis from Becoming a Disaster

AlGene P. Caraulia
Vice President at the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

In today's challenging times, Behavior Intervention Training Companies are planning for changes. We will explore what customers are asking for, the largest areas of support needed and what pressures/feedback these training companies are hearing from advocacy groups.   AlGene Caraulia's Bio

The Unthinkable Happened, Now What?  Crisis Management for Nonpublic Schools and Agencies

Thomas K. DeLapp,  ARP
President, Communication Resources for Schools

Crisis, scandals, and disasters are inevitable. This session is designed to help administrators plan for such events.  Tom DeLapp, a veteran of the communications industry for over forty years, will share his wealth of expertise on effective communications, community engagement, and media relations when a disaster strikes.  Learn the ins and outs of communicating through a crisis whether it be employee misconduct, student injury or death, or campus violence.  Known as “Master of Disaster” Tom has trained nearly 250,000 educators and has served as communication counsel for over 400 school districts in California.  Tom DeLapp's Bio


Networking, Wine & Cheese

Monday,  January 30, 2017
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
CAPSES Executive Office
520 Capitol Mall, Suite 280
Sacramento, CA 95814

Take a short walk to the CAPSES Executive Office immediately following the conclusion of the Administrator Training Day to enjoy a glass of wine, delicious cheese.  This event is an excellent way to unwind after a busy day.


Legislative Day

Tuesday,  January 31, 2017
9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
California State Capitol Building  (Hearing room to be announced)
Sacramento, CA  95814

Legislative Day only, register here.

Legislative Day Speaker Lineup
Statewide Policy & Legislative Updates 
Richard Schnetzer,  Mardan School & Governmental Affairs Advisor
Teresa Malekzadeh, Executive Director, Beacon School, Chair of the CAPSES Governmental Affair Committee
Susan Stuart, Partner,  Capitol Advisors, LLC

The CAPSES Governmental Affairs Update has always been a session favorite.  CAPSES Governmental Affairs Consultant Dick Schnetzer and CAPSES Governmental Affairs ChairTeresa Malekzadeh will be on hand to share the latest on state and federal policy issues and recently enacted legislation that impact private providers of special education services.  Topics include CDE Annual Audit Requirement for NPS/NPAs Update; Behavior Intervention Workgroup Update; Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Impact of Title Funds Distribution; SB 884 Special Education Transparency and Accountability Reform Update; SB 113 Demonstration Partnership for K-12 Mental Health Services Update, and more. 

Susan Stuart, Partner at Capitol Advisors, LLC, a highly experienced individual in the public policy arena, will share valuable insights to help you have an impact on legislators in understanding the role of nonpublic schools and agencies in education.  She will discuss critical issues before the legislature, the Governor's budget proposal and the politics of education.  This session will allow for questions and concerns from members of the audience.   

Richard Schnetzer's Bio

Teresa Maleksadeh's Bio

Susan Stuart's Bio


Transportation from the Airport

Downtown Sacramento is a short ten-minute drive from Sacramento International Airport.

Below are transportation options to and from the Airport.   

Yellow Cab Co. of Sacramento - (917) 447-2222

SuperShuttle - (916) 648-2500

Sacramento Airport Shuttle - (916) 234-6884

Uber

Where to Stay

Below are Hotels within Walking Distance to UCCS and the State Capitol Building:

Hyatt Regency Sacramento  

1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA  / (916) 443-1234

Sheraton Grand Hotel

1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA  95814 / (916) 447-1700

The Citizen Hotel

926 J Street, Sacramento, CA  / (916) 447-2700

The Holiday Inn Sacramento, Capitol Plaza

300 J Street, Sacramento, CA  95814 / (916) 446-0100

Dining & Shopping

Continental Breakfast is provided on Administrator Training Day, and lunch is provided on both days.   Downtown Sacramento has a vibrant restaurant scene offering an extensive variety of dining options.  Go to: www.sacramento.downtowngrid.com to plan your dining experience while in Sacramento. 

Fun Things to Do

Old Town Sacramento is a thriving shopping, dining and entertainment district located on the west end of Downtown Sacramento and within walking distance.  Go to oldsacramento.com for more info. 

The Crocker Art Museum is the first public art museum founded in the Western United States and is now one of the leading art museums in California.  Go to:  www.crocerartmuseum.org for more info.

Sacramento is home many events and festivals throughout the year. Go to: www.sacramento365.com for more info. 

Tour the California State Capitol