California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (CA-LEND)
Training Curriculum
CA-LEND is a comprehensive 32 week training program that runs September through May. A majority of the training activities are scheduled on Wednesdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Our curriculum consists of seven modules that cover:
- Genetic Disorders
- Neurological and Neuromotor Disabilities
- Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Intellectual and Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Illness and Special Health Care Needs
- Vision, Hearing, Speech and Language Disorders
Learning modalities include seminars, clinical cases, small group exercises, presentation skill development, interdisciplinary team modeling, service system engagement, family-based experiences, policy and advocacy work, research methodology, self-reflective leadership training, and clinical exposure. The long-term training culminates in a Leadership Project in an area of interest with a tangible policy, research or community education product. Trainees receiving a certificate of completion will have achieved competency in the following domains:
- Ethical and Professional Conduct
- Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
- Interdisciplinary Team Building
- Health Care Systems and Communities
- Public Policy
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Family Centered and Culturally Competent Care
- Communication, Teaching, and Mentoring
- Discipline Specific Skills
