eDSPT

Year 1 Training

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:

  • The California Developmental Disabilities Service System 
  • The Individual Program Plan 
  • Risk Management and Incident Reporting 
  • 7 Rights of the Self-Administration of Medication 
  • Medication Management 
  • Maintaining the Best Possible Health and Oral Health 
  • Positive Behavior Supports 
  • Communication 

Reminder: For American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter or any other accommodation requests, please email: DSPTHelpdesk@fcoe.org as soon as you complete your class registration, and no later than 15 days before the class begins.

Virtual Training (Online Only)

Type Meeting Dates Meeting Days Meeting Time Trainer
DSP Year 1 Training 12/07/2026 - 12/11/2026
12/12/2026 - 12/12/2026
12/14/2026 - 12/14/2026
12/15/2026 - 12/15/2026 		Mon-Fri
Saturday
Monday
Tuesday 		09:00am - 01:00pm
09:00am - 05:30pm
09:00am - 01:00pm
09:00am - 12:00pm 		Osby, Tammy Registration Opens:
10/23/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Training 12/07/2026 - 12/11/2026 Mon-Fri 09:00am - 04:30pm Rios, Frank Registration Opens:
10/23/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Training 12/07/2026 - 12/10/2026
12/11/2026 - 12/11/2026 		Mon-Thu
Friday 		09:00am - 05:30pm
09:00am - 12:00pm 		Earnest, Tiffani Registration Opens:
10/23/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Training 12/07/2026 - 12/10/2026
12/11/2026 - 12/11/2026 		Mon-Thu
Friday 		09:00am - 05:00pm
09:00am - 02:00pm 		Beckner, Jamie Registration Opens:
10/23/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Training 12/07/2026 - 12/13/2026 Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 08:00am - 01:00pm Weaver, Kimberly Registration Opens:
10/23/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Training 12/07/2026 - 12/14/2026
12/15/2026 - 12/15/2026 		Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su
Tuesday 		02:00pm - 06:00pm
02:00pm - 05:00pm 		Weaver, Kimberly Registration Opens:
10/23/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Training 12/07/2026 - 12/11/2026 Mon-Fri 08:00am - 03:30pm Christovale, Cindy Registration Opens:
10/23/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Training 12/07/2026 - 12/11/2026 Mon-Fri 09:00am - 05:00pm Carey, Elizabeth Registration Opens:
10/23/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Training 12/10/2026 - 12/17/2026 Th,Fr,Mo,Tu 09:00am - 04:30pm Montanez, Brittney Registration Opens:
10/26/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Training 12/11/2026 - 12/21/2026 Fr,Mo,Tu,We,Th 06:00am - 11:00am Wilkins-Fay, C. Kelly Registration Opens:
10/27/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Challenge Test 02/16/2027 - 02/16/2027 Tuesday 06:00pm - 10:00pm Harps, Elton Registration Opens:
01/02/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Challenge Test 04/03/2027 - 04/03/2027 Saturday 08:00am - 12:00pm Groppi, Rebecca A Registration Opens:
02/17/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 1 Challenge Test 04/06/2027 - 04/06/2027 Tuesday 10:00am - 02:00pm Osby, Tammy Registration Opens:
02/20/2027 at 8:00am

(In-Person) - School of Career Education Riverside

2100 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508
 
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Type Meeting Dates Meeting Days Meeting Time Trainer
DSP Year 1 Challenge Test 03/08/2027 - 03/08/2027 Monday 10:00am - 01:00pm Pierce, Mirna M Registration Opens:
01/22/2027 at 8:00am