The Direct Support Professional (DSP) training is 70 hours of training which is designed to be completed over a two-year period, 35 hours in each year. In Year 1, you will learn about:
Reminder: For American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or any other accommodation requests, please email: ccfdsp@dds.ca.gov as soon as you complete your class registration, and no later than 20 days before the class begins.
| Type | Meeting Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Time | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Year 1 Training | 07/27/2026 - 07/31/2026 | Mon-Fri | 09:00am - 05:00pm | Carey, Elizabeth |
Registration Opens: 06/12/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training | 07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 | Mon-Fri | 09:00am - 05:00pm | Carey, Elizabeth |
Registration Opens: 05/29/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
08/19/2026
-
08/21/2026
08/24/2026 - 08/24/2026 08/26/2026 - 08/28/2026 |
We,Th,Fr Monday We,Th,Fr |
10:00am -
03:00pm 10:00am - 03:00pm 10:00am - 03:00pm |
German, Lydia |
Registration Opens: 07/05/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
07/13/2026
-
07/16/2026
07/20/2026 - 07/23/2026 07/27/2026 - 07/29/2026 07/30/2026 - 07/30/2026 |
Mon-Thu Mon-Thu Mon-Wed Thursday |
03:00pm -
06:00pm 03:00pm - 06:00pm 03:00pm - 06:00pm 03:00pm - 05:00pm |
Gustin, Ashley |
Registration Opens: 05/29/2026 at 8:00am |
| Type | Meeting Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Time | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Year 1 Training | 08/31/2026 - 09/04/2026 | Mon-Fri | 08:30am - 04:30pm | Hill, Abraham |
Registration Opens: 07/17/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training | 08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026 | Mon-Fri | 08:30am - 04:30pm | Hill, Abraham |
Registration Opens: 06/26/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
08/06/2026
-
08/08/2026
08/13/2026 - 08/14/2026 08/15/2026 - 08/15/2026 |
Th,Fr,Sa Th,Fr Saturday |
09:00am -
03:30pm 09:00am - 03:30pm 09:00am - 02:30pm |
Faryna, Ellen |
Registration Opens: 06/22/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
08/13/2026
-
08/14/2026
08/17/2026 - 08/21/2026 08/24/2026 - 08/27/2026 08/28/2026 - 08/28/2026 |
Th,Fr Mon-Fri Mon-Thu Friday |
07:00am -
10:00am 07:00am - 10:00am 07:00am - 10:00am 07:00am - 09:00am |
Rivera, Gina |
Registration Opens: 06/29/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training | 08/17/2026 - 08/21/2026 | Mon-Fri | 08:00am - 03:30pm | Christovale, Cindy |
Registration Opens: 07/03/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training | 08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026 | Mon-Fri | 08:00am - 03:30pm | Christovale, Cindy |
Registration Opens: 06/26/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
08/03/2026
-
08/04/2026
08/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 |
Mo,Tu Th,Fr,Sa |
08:00am -
03:30pm 08:00am - 03:30pm |
Christovale, Cindy |
Registration Opens: 06/19/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training | 07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026 | Mon-Fri | 08:00am - 03:30pm | Christovale, Cindy |
Registration Opens: 06/05/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training | 07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 | Mon-Fri | 08:00am - 03:30pm | Christovale, Cindy |
Registration Opens: 05/29/2026 at 8:00am |
| Type | Meeting Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Time | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Year 1 Training |
07/27/2026
-
07/30/2026
07/31/2026 - 07/31/2026 |
Mon-Thu Friday |
09:00am -
05:00pm 09:00am - 02:00pm |
Beckner, Jamie |
Registration Opens: 06/12/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
07/13/2026
-
07/16/2026
07/17/2026 - 07/17/2026 |
Mon-Thu Friday |
09:00am -
05:00pm 09:00am - 02:00pm |
Beckner, Jamie |
Registration Opens: 05/29/2026 at 8:00am |
| Type | Meeting Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Time | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Year 1 Training | 08/17/2026 - 08/21/2026 | Mon-Fri | 08:00am - 04:00pm | Bush, Sean |
Registration Opens: 07/03/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training | 08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026 | Mon-Fri | 08:00am - 04:00pm | Bush, Sean |
Registration Opens: 06/26/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training | 07/27/2026 - 07/31/2026 | Mon-Fri | 08:00am - 04:00pm | Bush, Sean |
Registration Opens: 06/12/2026 at 8:00am |
| Type | Meeting Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Time | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Year 1 Training | 07/20/2026 - 07/29/2026 | Mon-Thu | 12:00pm - 05:00pm | Lewis, Kayla |
Registration Opens: 06/05/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
07/24/2026
-
08/21/2026
08/28/2026 - 08/28/2026 |
Friday Friday |
09:00am -
04:00pm 09:00am - 03:00pm |
Koh, Hermellin |
Registration Opens: 06/09/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
07/21/2026
-
08/25/2026
08/27/2026 - 08/27/2026 |
Tu,Th Thursday |
04:30pm -
07:30pm 04:30pm - 06:30pm |
Koh, Hermellin |
Registration Opens: 06/06/2026 at 8:00am |
| Type | Meeting Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Time | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Year 1 Training |
10/14/2026
-
10/14/2026
10/19/2026 - 10/28/2026 |
Wednesday Mon-Wed |
04:00pm -
09:00pm 04:00pm - 09:00pm |
Hatten, Lori Jean |
Registration Opens: 08/30/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
09/14/2026
-
09/23/2026
09/28/2026 - 09/28/2026 |
Mon-Wed Monday |
04:00pm -
09:00pm 04:00pm - 09:00pm |
Hatten, Lori Jean |
Registration Opens: 07/31/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
08/10/2026
-
08/19/2026
08/24/2026 - 08/24/2026 |
Mon-Wed Monday |
04:00pm -
09:00pm 04:00pm - 09:00pm |
Hatten, Lori Jean |
Registration Opens: 06/26/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training |
08/17/2026
-
09/02/2026
09/04/2026 - 09/04/2026 |
Mo,We,Fr Friday |
10:00am -
02:00pm 10:00am - 01:00pm |
Santiago, Annedreah J |
Registration Opens: 07/03/2026 at 8:00am |
| Type | Meeting Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Time | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Year 1 Training |
10/05/2026
-
10/05/2026
10/06/2026 - 10/15/2026 |
Monday Tu,We,Th |
09:30am -
03:00pm 09:30am - 03:00pm |
Arnold, Donna |
Registration Opens: 08/21/2026 at 8:00am |
| Type | Meeting Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Time | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Year 1 Training | 07/24/2026 - 07/30/2026 | Fr,Sa,Mo,Tu,We,Th | 05:00pm - 10:00pm | Lewis, Annabelle |
Registration Opens: 06/09/2026 at 8:00am |
| DSP Year 1 Training | 07/13/2026 - 07/22/2026 | Mon-Thu | 05:00pm - 10:00pm | Lewis, Annabelle |
Registration Opens: 05/29/2026 at 8:00am |