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Professional Development, Learning
& Growth Opportunities

Year two of my tenure journey, has been full of professional development opportunities that have contributed to my growth as a counselor:
Continuing Education:
Implementing guidelines 3/3/24
Santa Monica College- Counseling 20 Class 6/10/24
Empowering Abilities: A Comprehensive Guide for Supporting People with Disabilities (research)
Neurodiversity- Affirming Handbook (research)
Trainings/Conferences:
Aviation 2/15
CCC to HBCU Program
WLAC Counseling Retreat 8/8/24
Mental Health Care- 3/20/24
Curriculum- 3/1/24
Learning Disability and The brain 2/28/24
Counseling Meetings (Monthly, ongoing)
California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) 10/27/24-10/30/24
UMOJA 11/1/24- 11/2/24
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Presentations:
EOPS Conference- “DSPS Matters” 5/15
DSPS Presentation LACP Summer Transition Program 6/12
Faculty (Per request)
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Organizations:
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices Grant (CRPP)- Two year commitment
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Campus Events :
Commencement @WLAC 6/4/24
West Wednesday (Ongoing)
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Special programs:
Victorious Veterans -Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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Adjunct:
Los Angeles Trade Technical College (Veterans, General, and LACP)
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Committee:
West Connect (completed)
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)-Ongoing
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Some of the effective tasks that I engage in during Professional Time (PT) include:
1.Completing DSPS intake files
2.Responding to emails
3.Completing education plans
4.Evaluating transcripts
5.CRPP Grant participation
6.Authorizing accommodations
7.Continuing education (DSPS policies and procedures)
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