EmbraceAbilities
EmbraceAbilities is a Special Education Resource Lead focused on supporting county offices of education and local education agencies in the continuous improvement of their services for students with extensive support needs.
As part of California's Statewide System of Support, EmbraceAbilities offers technical assistance to county offices and local education agencies through free professional development opportunities and resources.
Join us! Upcoming Professional Development Events:
Paraprofessional Practices: The Art of Support. Explore strategies for supporting students with extensive support needs across educational settings.
September 16, 2026, 3-3:45 pm, or October 14, 2026, 7:30 - 8:15 am
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Planning for Instruction. A webinar focused on planning tools and strategies to support rigorous instruction for students with extensive support needs.
September 22, 2026, 3-3:45 pm
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Evidence Based Practices In Action. Explore research-based, evidence-based, and promising practices for students with extensive support needs and gain strategies for further implementation of those practices across educational settings.
October 21, 2026, 3-3:45 pm
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Inclusive by Design. Join EmbraceAbilities and California Includes to explore classroom activities and routines that promote access, participation, and learning for all students.
Elementary Classroom Focus: September 20, 2026, 3-3:45 pm.
Secondary Classroom Focus: October 6, 2026, 4-4:45 pm or October 8, 2026, 7:30-8:15 am.
Instructional Practices that Work. Join EmbraceAbilities and California Includes to explore instructional practices that support academic rigor and a sense of belonging for students with extensive support needs across educational settings.
Elementary Classroom Focus: January 19, 2027, 3-3:45 pm.
Secondary Classroom Focus: February 9, 2027, 4-4:45 pm or February 18, 2027, 7:30-8:15 am.
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