If you haven't already registered for this event, there's still time! Participants will receive a certificate of completion of 4 hours of training toward the PFA Inclusion Training requirement.

This workshop is designed for providers using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screening tool who are interested in finding out about the referral process for young children with developmental concerns.  Representatives of the Golden Gate Regional Center and San Francisco Unified School District will share information on making referrals to their agencies. 

Providers will be able to ask questions and get detailed information about referral steps.

 Participants who attend this workshop will:

-have an increased understanding about screening and the ASQ tool.

-have an increased understanding of the referral process for young children.

-know when and how to make an appropriate Early Start or Special Education

referral.

-have an opportunity for small group discussions with representatives of the Early Start Program (GGRC) and early childhood assessment staff from SFUSD.

Presenters:

  High Risk Infant Interagency Council (HRIIC)

Zulema Rubalcava Barron, Preschool for All Training/Technical Assistance Coordinator

Shanta Jambotkar, Round Table Coordinator

Ann Carr, Director

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)

Minoo Shah, Supervisor of Assessment Team

Janice Polizzi, Special Education Coordinator

Lan To, School Psychologist

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)

Minal Doshi, Supervising Social Worker

Shawneece Stevenson, Supervising Social Worker

New presenter added:

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

Nina Boyle, Family Resource Center Program Director

Support for Families is located on the 7th floor of 1663 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, on the corner of Plum St, between South Van Ness and Duboce. 

Public Transport:

We are located near the 16th Street and Civic Center BART stations, as well as the Van Ness Muni Metro station.   We are also accessible via Muni buses 14, 47, 49 and 71.

Parking:

Most of the street parking near the office is metered and timed.  There is a very limited amount of free all-day parking available around the Best Buy store (along 13^th, 14^th, 15^th, Folsom, Harrison) approximately a 10 minute walk to the office.

Paid Parking is available at:

1370 Stevenson (by Duboce)

$10.00 daily                                                                        

100 Erie Street (at 13^th)                     

 $6.00 daily

255 12th Street (between Howard & Folsom)              $8.00 daily, $7.00 if in by 9am                                     

1660 Mission St                                                                     $18.00 daily