Year 2 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 2, you will learn about:

  • Making Choices 
  • Person Centered Planning 
  • 7 Rights of Self-Administration of Medication 
  • Preventative Health Care 
  • Nutrition and Exercise 
  • Strategies for Successful Teaching 
  • Positive Behavior Support 
  • Life Quality 

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 2 Training 11/16/2026 - 11/19/2026
11/23/2026 - 11/25/2026
11/30/2026 - 12/07/2026
Mo,Tu,Th
Mon-Wed
Mo,Tu,Th
04:30pm - 08:00pm
04:30pm - 08:00pm
04:30pm - 08:00pm
Giroud, Desiree Registration Closed
DSP Year 2 Training 11/16/2026 - 11/20/2026 Mon-Fri 08:30am - 04:30pm Hill, Abraham Registration Closed
DSP Year 2 Training 11/16/2026 - 11/20/2026 Mon-Fri 08:00am - 03:30pm Christovale, Cindy Registration Closed
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 11/16/2026 - 11/16/2026 Monday 02:00pm - 06:00pm Santiago, Annedreah J Registration Closed
DSP Year 2 Training 12/07/2026 - 12/11/2026
12/13/2026 - 12/13/2026
12/14/2026 - 12/14/2026
12/15/2026 - 12/15/2026
Mon-Fri
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
02:00pm - 06:00pm
09:00am - 05:30pm
02:00pm - 06:00pm
02:00pm - 05:00pm
Osby, Tammy Register
DSP Year 2 Training 12/11/2026 - 12/20/2026 Fr,Sa,Su,Mo 12:00pm - 05:00pm Lewis, Kayla Register
DSP Year 2 Training 12/14/2026 - 12/18/2026 Mon-Fri 09:00am - 05:00pm Carey, Elizabeth Register
DSP Year 2 Training 12/14/2026 - 12/18/2026 Mon-Fri 09:00am - 04:30pm Rios, Frank Register
DSP Year 2 Training 12/14/2026 - 12/17/2026
12/18/2026 - 12/18/2026
Mon-Thu
Friday
09:00am - 05:30pm
09:00am - 12:00pm
Earnest, Tiffani Register
DSP Year 2 Training 12/14/2026 - 12/18/2026 Mon-Fri 08:00am - 03:30pm Christovale, Cindy Register
DSP Year 2 Training 12/14/2026 - 12/17/2026
12/18/2026 - 12/18/2026
Mon-Thu
Friday
09:00am - 05:00pm
09:00am - 02:00pm
Beckner, Jamie Register
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 12/15/2026 - 12/15/2026 Tuesday 09:00am - 12:00pm Rivera-Vallestero, Jamie Register
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 12/16/2026 - 12/16/2026 Wednesday 05:00pm - 08:00pm Green Long, Shakoya Register
DSP Year 2 Training 01/04/2027 - 01/08/2027 Mon-Fri 10:00am - 05:30pm Santiago, Annedreah J Registration Opens:
11/20/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 01/04/2027 - 01/07/2027
01/11/2027 - 01/13/2027
Mon-Thu
Mon-Wed
03:00pm - 08:00pm
03:00pm - 08:00pm
Gustin, Ashley Registration Opens:
11/20/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 01/06/2027 - 02/03/2027
02/10/2027 - 02/10/2027
Wednesday
Wednesday
08:00am - 03:00pm
08:00am - 02:00pm
DeBell, Paula Registration Opens:
11/22/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 01/07/2027 - 02/11/2027
02/16/2027 - 02/16/2027
Th,Tu
Tuesday
04:30pm - 07:30pm
04:30pm - 06:30pm
Koh, Hermellin Registration Opens:
11/23/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 01/11/2027 - 01/11/2027 Monday 06:00pm - 10:00pm Harps, Elton Registration Opens:
11/27/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 01/11/2027 - 01/15/2027 Mon-Fri 10:00am - 05:30pm Santiago, Annedreah J Registration Opens:
11/27/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 01/12/2027 - 02/16/2027
02/18/2027 - 02/18/2027
Tu,Th
Thursday
09:00am - 12:00pm
09:00am - 11:00am
Vargo, Vicki Registration Opens:
11/28/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 01/19/2027 - 01/25/2027 Tu,We,Th,Fr,Mo 10:00am - 05:30pm Santiago, Annedreah J Registration Opens:
12/05/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 01/25/2027 - 01/29/2027 Mon-Fri 08:00am - 03:30pm Christovale, Cindy Registration Opens:
12/11/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 01/25/2027 - 01/27/2027
02/01/2027 - 02/08/2027
Mon-Wed
Mon-Wed
04:00pm - 09:00pm
04:00pm - 09:00pm
Hatten, Lori Jean Registration Opens:
12/11/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 02/02/2027 - 02/23/2027 Tu,We 06:00am - 11:00am Wilkins-Fay, C. Kelly Registration Opens:
12/19/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 02/04/2027 - 02/25/2027 Th,Fr 06:00am - 11:00am Wilkins-Fay, C. Kelly Registration Opens:
12/21/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 02/08/2027 - 02/17/2027 Mon-Fri 09:00am - 02:00pm Menjivar, Victor Registration Opens:
12/25/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 02/08/2027 - 02/08/2027 Monday 10:00am - 01:00pm Stallworth, Anthony Registration Opens:
12/25/2026 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 02/22/2027 - 02/26/2027 Mon-Fri 08:00am - 03:30pm Christovale, Cindy Registration Opens:
01/08/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 03/01/2027 - 03/01/2027 Monday 10:00am - 01:00pm Stallworth, Anthony Registration Opens:
01/15/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 03/02/2027 - 03/23/2027 Tu,We,Th 03:30pm - 07:00pm Stallworth, Anthony Registration Opens:
01/16/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 03/09/2027 - 03/09/2027 Tuesday 06:00pm - 10:00pm Shepherd, Ayana Registration Opens:
01/23/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 03/22/2027 - 03/26/2027 Mon-Fri 08:00am - 03:30pm Christovale, Cindy Registration Opens:
02/05/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 03/22/2027 - 04/14/2027
04/16/2027 - 04/16/2027
Mo,We,Fr
Friday
09:00am - 12:00pm
09:00am - 11:00am
Vargo, Vicki Registration Opens:
02/05/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 04/03/2027 - 04/03/2027 Saturday 01:00pm - 05:00pm Groppi, Rebecca A Registration Opens:
02/17/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Training 04/26/2027 - 05/18/2027
05/20/2027 - 05/20/2027
Mo,Tu,Th
Thursday
06:15pm - 09:15pm
06:15pm - 08:15pm
Voras, Andrea Registration Opens:
03/12/2027 at 8:00am
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 05/11/2027 - 05/11/2027 Tuesday 08:00am - 12:00pm Hawthorne, Kendra Registration Opens:
03/27/2027 at 8:00am

(In-Person) - School of Career Education Riverside

2100 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508
 
Map
Type Meeting Dates Meeting Days Meeting Time Trainer
DSP Year 2 Challenge Test 01/25/2027 - 01/25/2027 Monday 10:00am - 01:00pm Pierce, Mirna M Registration Opens:
12/11/2026 at 8:00am