Service Providers Advisory Committee (SPAC) Meeting
2021-05-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-02-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-01-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom

Board of Directors Meeting
2021-05-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-02-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-01-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-09-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Via Zoom

Employment Roundtable "Back to the Basics"
2021-01-27 16:30 - 17:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
Please join SARC for our first in a series of Employment Workshops.
In the workshop we will be discussing the following topics:
What does employment success mean to you?
Keeping your own expectations positive.
The employment market right now.
Opportunities for employment growth & discovery.
Workshop for Families Flyer
Interested individuals or families can register to attend the event on Eventbrite.
Click here
Once you complete the registration, you will receive a confirmation email that you have registered. The Zoom link with login and password information will be sent one week prior to the event.

22nd Annual Service Above Self Awards
2020-12-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Via Zoom
San Andreas Regional Center will be hosting the 22nd Annual Service Above Self Awards on virtual Zoom has been delayed for a YouTube release. Thank you for your understanding on these last minute changes.

For more information, contact Francisco Valenzuela at fvalenzuela@sarc.org or (408) 341-3809

Your Child with Special Needs to enter Preschool or Kindergarten
2020-10-28 10:00 - 11:00
ZOOM WORKSHOP for Monterey County parents of children
ages 2 to 5 years old
If you have a child who may need extra educational supports as they enter preschool or kindergarten, this ZOOM workshop is for YOU!
Wednesday, October 28
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Register >>> Click here <<<<

Residential Services Orientation class (RSO)
2020-10-27 - 2020-10-29 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
The Residential Services Orientation class is now open for registration. The dates for the class are October 27, 28 and 29. You must attend all three classes.
To be registered you must complete the following items:

Register
Send a letter of intent to Steve Osterling at sosterling@sarc.org.

We will not accept any letters of intent or registrations after 11:59pm on Tuesday October 20th.
There are no waitlists, please register to ensure your seat is secured. The next Residential Services Orientation will be in April 2021.
Only two individuals per agency unless previously approved by the Community Services Unit Manager Ann Sieber.
After the October 20th registration deadline you will be receiving a confirmation letter or denial letter confirming whether or not you are in the class.
If you are confirm, you will also receive a video link to the class and schedule of the presenters.

Board of Directors Meeting
2020-08-17 16:00 - 18:00

San Jose Parent Support Group hosted by Armando Alcaraz
2020-06-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
San Jose Parent Support Group hosted by Armando Alcaraz
Groups are from 10 AM – 12PM and childcare is available at no cost.
If you have any further questions about the Spanish parent support groups please contact SARC at 408-374-9960 and ask for Ruben Colons.
About the Armando Alcaraz: Armando Alcaraz has 10 years of experience leading workshops and working with individuals, families and businesses. He has a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he graduated with honors. Armando has also been certified for mediation through the Santa Cruz Mediation Center and graduated from Interchange, an immersion counseling program in San Francisco. He has taught and practiced nonviolent communication and conscious meditation for the past 10 years. http://www.armandoalcaraz.com

San Jose Parent Support Group
2020-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
San Jose Parent Support Group Presenting: TBD

Groups are from 10 AM – 12PM and childcare is available at no cost.
If you have any further questions about the Spanish parent support groups please contact SARC at 408-374-9960 and ask for Ruben Colons.

San Jose Parent Support Group Presenting Anthony Estrada
2020-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
San Jose Parent Support Group Presenting Anthony Estrada from Uplift Family Services
The topic of the group talk will be
–Therapy Options for Individuals with developmental disabilities–
Groups are from 10 AM – 12PM and childcare is available at no cost.
If you have any further questions about the Spanish parent support groups please contact SARC at 408-374-9960 and ask for Ruben Colons.

3/31 Residential Services Orientation for Family Home Agencies (FHA)
2020-03-31 08:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center Watsonville, 1110 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
This training is at the SARC Watsonville office March 31,2020
This required training is designed to introduce new Family Home Provider (FHA) employees to:

The Regional Center System
The California State Title 17 regulations for a FHA and identify how the FHAs’ program design addresses these regulations.
The course requires attendant participation.

Instructor: Rupinder Kaur

Trainings are repeated throughout the year and are posted on a quarterly basis.
Please remind staff when they are scheduled to attend!
Please also note that this RSO is NOT for people intending to provide care to people with I/DD in a licensed care home setting. It is for employees of Family Home Agencies vendored by San Andreas Regional Center

3/26 Supported Living Services (SLS) New Vendor Orientation
2020-03-26 09:00 - 14:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
The Supported Living Services (SLS) Orientation is required for individuals and agencies interested in developing a SLS program in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties.

What is SLS
Title 17 SLS Regulations
Philosophy of SLS
SLS Presentation
Vendorization
Cost and Rates
Review

Instructor: Mary Lynn Rochlitz
All SLS classes are held from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (1 hour lunch break).

Service Provider Advisory Committee (SPAC) CANCELLED
2020-03-25 10:00 - 10:05 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States

Psychopharmacology in I/DD- An Overview March 2020
2020-03-25 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For CCF Administrators and Staff, Adult Day Program Managers and staff, ILS/SLS providers for people receiving San Andreas Regional Center services:
Do you want to know more about medications that are often prescribed for mental health conditions in the developmentally disabled population? Come to this class to learn important information about those medications and how you can help monitor their effectiveness. Instructor is Joshua Heitzman, Ph.D.
Class time is 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Doors close at 9:40!
Registration is limited to 3 people per facility in order to make sure there is enough space for all who want to attend.
Must pass test with 80% score in order to receive certificate. 3 CEUs

Please remind staff when they are scheduled to attend!
Bring printout of ticket with you, or show us the email on your phone.
Bring a pen or pencil. Okay to bring snack and/or a drink. You may need a sweater or jacket. Wear your glasses if you need them!
Getting to the office: From Hwy 85 take Great Oaks Blvd south, turn right at San Ignacio, then turn right at first driveway. Free car parking in the lot around the building.
Bus line 42 drops you off at San Ignacio and Great Oaks.
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait in the lobby until check-in time. No need to sign in at Reception Desk.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475 or email sandy@sarc.org

Basics of Nutrition and Obesity in I/DD March 2020
2020-03-24 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For service providers of San Andreas Regional Center only.
For direct care staff and home administrators: learn the basics about what’s in our food and how to help the people we serve to get good nutrition, reminders about your Title 22 licensing regulations, as well as hazards of obesity and how we can help.
Class time is 9:30 am. Doors close at 9:40!
Maximum of 3 people can attend per facility. Please enter name of each person attending when you register! Bring the ticket printout or show us the confirmation email on your phone/tablet.
Please remind staff that they are registered to attend!
Bring a pen or pencil and your glasses to class. Okay to bring a drink and/or snack. You may want to bring a sweater or jacket.
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait in the lobby until check-in time. No need to sign in at Reception Desk.
Must pass the test with 80% score in order to receive certificate. 3 CEUs.
Getting to the office: From Hwy 85 take Great Oaks Blvd south, turn right at San Ignacio, then turn right at first driveway.
Bus line 42 drops you off at San Ignacio and Great Oaks.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475 or email sandy@sarc.org

Oral Health March 2020
2020-03-18 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For vendors and service providers of San Andreas Regional Center
Learn about the mouth, teeth, gums, what is healthy, what is not. How to assist people you serve with their oral care. Instructor is a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice, with years of experience and good ideas to share with you.
Class time is 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Doors close at 9:40!
Please remind staff that they are registered to attend!
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait in lobby. No need to sign in at Reception desk.
Bring a pen or pencil and your glasses to class. Bring a snack and a drink if you’d like. A vending machine is available for purchase of snacks and drinks if you prefer.
Must pass the test with 80% score in order to receive certificate. 3 CEUs
Maximum of 3 people can attend per facility. Please enter name of each person attending when you register! Bring the ticket printout or show us the confirmation email on your phone/tablet.
For service providers of San Andreas Regional Center only.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475, email sandy@sarc.org or lrund@sarc.org
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Highway 85, Great Oaks Blvd exit, then south to San Ignacio Avenue. Right (west) on San Ignacio, first driveway on the right is the building. Take elevators to second floor.
Bus line 42 stops right in front of the building.
