Professional Learning Day
Welcome San Leandro Educators!
Join us on Friday, January 30th at San Leandro High School FTK Campus for our Spring Professional Learning Day!
You’ll attend sessions designed to help you deepen your content knowledge, align on standards and curriculum, and collaborate with peers to strengthen instruction across our schools. Our goal is for you to leave the day with additional tools, practical strategies, and renewed inspiration to continue the incredible work you do every day in service of our students. We are also excited to work together toward fulfilling the goals of our new strategic plan and strengthening our collective impact across the district.
Please bring a charged laptop and be ready to engage, reflect, and learn together.
Session Information
Click below on the sessions details you would like to see:
All other staff see lists below
Professional Learning Day Schedule
7:45 – 8:15 a.m.
Light Breakfast
FTK Gym
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Professional Learning Workshops
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Staggered Lunch
Please see your individual session schedule. Lunch includes: GF & Vegan Options.
1:00 – 3:20 p.m.
Professional Learning Workshops (Continued)
Professional Learning Day Location
The January 30th Professional Development Day will be held all day at the Fred T. Korematsu (FTK) campus of San Leandro High School (SLHS), located at 13701 Bancroft Ave.
The SLHS student parking lot will be open. There is also ample street parking in the neighborhood.
The majority of sessions, as well as breakfast and lunch, will be on the FTK campus throughout the entire day.
Session Room Assignments
You do not need to register for session as you have been assigned by site, grade level, department or program. Click on your grade level or department for room assingments.
MS Math- Seeing the Math: Leveraging Visual Models for Deeper Learning
Audiences: 6-8 MathPresenter: MMI Team
Room: 156
Times: All Day
Discover how visual models can deepen student understanding and expand access in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction. In this session, teachers will explore a progression of visual models that connect representations across grade-level and prior standards, review upcoming content, and intentionally select and justify representations that make student reasoning and mathematical connections visible.
MS ELA & MS Teacher Librarians
Audiences: 6-8 ELAPresenter: Teresa Liao
Room: 252
Times: All Day
In this session, teachers will identify essential standards critical to student success and examine how these skills are measured on standardized assessments. Participants will then collaborate to determine next steps for instruction and assessment.
MS History
Audiences: 6-8 HistoryPresenter: Jason Muñiz CAHSSP
Room: 157
Times: All Day
In this session, participants will leverage the History–Social Science Framework to plan an inquiry-driven lesson for an upcoming unit, with a focus on meaningful questioning and integrated language learning.
MS Science
Audiences: 6-8 SciencePresenter: Gaia Pine & Thom Reinhardt
Room: 158
Times: All Day
In this session, participants will explore 3-Dimensional sense making and assessments through sample CAST questions, hands-on experiences and collaboration on one of their own upcoming units.
Muir PE
Audiences: 6-8 PEPresenter: Ashley Blackshore & Andy Bourget
Room: 357
Times: All Day
In this session, teachers will learn new ways to incorporate the use of heart rate monitors and skill assessments for students to develop and monitor their own personal fitness plans (standard 4.1). We will do this within the context of an upcoming dance unit.
SLHS
Audiences: SLHS TeachersPresenter: SLHS ADMIN
Room: FTK GYM, FTK Library, 257, 258, 259
Times: All Day
San Leandro High School staff will come together for a professional learning experience focused on key strategies to support English Learners. Through shared learning and collaboration, educators will strengthen school-wide practices that promote access, equity, and improved outcomes for all students.
Lincoln/SLVA
Audiences: SLVA/Lincoln HS TeachersPresenter: Dana Chavez
Room: Lincoln High School
Times: All Day
Lincoln High School and San Leandro Virtual Academy staff will come together for shared learning on trauma-informed practices, strengthening supportive and inclusive learning environments across both schools.
Secondary Counselors & Staff
Audiences: Secondary Counselors & StaffPresenter: Dr. Carla Estrada
Room: 352
Times: All Day
Staff will learn about and review available resources on the CAColleges.edu platform and explore how these tools can be leveraged to design and build a district-aligned 6–12 counseling activities program. Through guided collaboration, staff will develop a practical and seamless implementation plan that intentionally connects middle and high school counseling activities. By the end of the day, staff will be prepared to apply what they learned by launching and sustaining the 6–12 counseling activities program and maintaining momentum through ongoing implementation of the plan.
Bancroft and Elementary PE
Audiences: K-8 PEPresenter: Chris Pearson (Elevated Legacy)
Room: TBD
Times: All Day
In this session, teachers will engage in activities to explore nonverbal communication in a Physical Education setting and learn to employ effective social emotional learning strategies to support character development and student self-mastery
1-8 Visual Arts
Audiences: 1st-8th Grade ART TeachersPresenter: Bernie Phelan (ACOE)
Room: 256
Times: All Day
Art teachers will come together for a Professional Learning Day to explore new strategies, share best practices, and deepen their craft around supporting students with disabilities. Additionally, the session will focus on identifying common practices across schools for artistic development over the years from 1st to 5th grade and moving to middle school.
Music Teachers
Audiences: 1st-12th Grade Music TeachersPresenter: Susan Dent
Room: Blackbox Theater (SLHS Main)
Times: All Day
Music teachers will come together for a Professional Learning Day focused on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The session will explore strategies to make music instruction accessible, engaging, and inclusive for every student.
High Leverage Practices for Students with ESN: Instruction, Collaboration, Social Emotional and Behavioral Supports (AM Session: 6-ATP, PM Session PreK- 5)
Audiences: ESN PK- ATPPresenter: Mary Martin, Asst. Director Special Education
Room: 253
Times: All Day
Teachers will focus on implementing data-driven instructional practices utilizing adopted curriculum that increase students’ ability to independently express wants, needs, ideas, and academic responses across daily routines and learning environments. AM Session: ESN 6-ATP PM Session: ESN PreK- 5
Unique Learning Systems: Standards Based Instruction for Learners with ESN (AM Session: PreK- 5; PM Session: 6- ATP)
Audiences: ESN PK- ATPPresenter: Alleah Glover, Educational Consultant with Everway
Room: 255
Times: All Day
Explore the ways your curriculum supports small- group instruction to provide multiple access points for your ESN students!
Administering the Digital Woodcock Johnson V - AM Session: PK-5 RSP
Audiences: M/M teachersPresenter: Riverside
Room: 251
Times: All Day
Evaluate reading, writing, and math with flexible test options that align with your students’ needs. AM Session: TK-5 RSP/ MM PM Session: 6- 12 RSP/ MM
Administering the Digital Woodcock Johnson V - PM Session: 6- 12 RSP/ MM
Audiences: TK-12 M/M RSPPresenter: Riverside
Room: 251
Times: All Day
Evaluate reading, writing, and math with flexible test options that align with your students’ needs. AM Session: PK-5 RSP/ MM PM Session: 6- 12 RSP/ MM
Teaching Pyramid: Module 3
Audiences: All TK teachersPresenter: WestEd
Room: 356
Times: All Day
In continued collaboration with WestEd, TK teachers will engage with the next module of the California Teaching Pyramid. This approach provides a systematic framework that promotes social and emotional development, provides support for children's appropriate behavior, prevents challenging behavior, and addresses problematic behavior.
LETRS Cohort 2
Audiences: LETRS C2Presenter: LEXIA
Room: 351
Times: All Day
This session will cover Unit 7: Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction. Bring your manual and be ready for the next unit! We will continue working on deepening our understanding of literacy practices for our students.
LETRS Cohort 3
Audiences: LETRS C3Presenter: LEXIA
Room: 353
Times: All Day
This session will cover Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling. Bring your manual and be ready for the next unit! We will continue working on deepening our understanding of literacy practices for our students.
LETRS Cohort 4
Audiences: LETRS C4Presenter: LEXIA
Room: 355
Times: All Day
This session will cover Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling. Bring your manual and be ready for the next unit! We will continue working on deepening our understanding of literacy practices for our students.
Designated ELD for K-2 Teachers: Madison, Monroe, Roosevelt, Washington
Audiences: K-2Presenter: Sally Barry, Cybele Camberos
Room: 152
Times: All Day
Join us for a follow up session from August PD that engages with strategies and scaffolds for both Designated and Integrated ELD. There will be time for you to apply your knowledge, so we encourage you to bring: Student work to assess for next steps for D-ELD, Unit content to highlight complex language, Student assessment data to inform next steps, Unit texts to flag passages for deeper study, Resources to create visuals for your current or upcoming units, Etc. We will have supplies for you including sentence strips, highlighters, tape, file folders, access to printing, etc.
Designated ELD for K-2 Teachers: Halkin, Jefferson, McKinley
Audiences: K-2Presenter: Sally Barry, Cybele Camberos
Room: 154
Times: All Day
Join us for a follow up session from August PD that engages with strategies and scaffolds for both Designated and Integrated ELD. There will be time for you to apply your knowledge, so we encourage you to bring: Student work to assess for next steps for D-ELD, Unit content to highlight complex language, Student assessment data to inform next steps, Unit texts to flag passages for deeper study, Resources to create visuals for your current or upcoming units, Etc. We will have supplies for you including sentence strips, highlighters, tape, file folders, access to printing, etc.
Math PD 3-5: Roosevelt, Washington
Audiences: 3-5 teachersPresenter: Fleur McJilton, Sharon Friedman, Sara Green
Room: 151
Times: All Day
Join us for a follow up to the August math session with three-rotations designed to strengthen elementary math instruction. The sessions include time for implementation and application. Please bring your laptop & most recent exit tickets. Rotations: Deepening Understanding of Eureka Math lesson components and high leverage strategies; Analyzing math data to plan for differentiation; Interactive collaboration for math talk & math task implementation using math language practices.
Math PD 3-5: Halkin, Jefferson
Audiences: 3-5 teachersPresenter: Fleur McJilton, Sharon Friedman, Sara Green
Room: 153
Times: All Day
Join us for a follow up to the August math session with three-rotations designed to strengthen elementary math instruction. The sessions include time for implementation and application. Please bring your laptop & most recent exit tickets. Rotations: Deepening Understanding of Eureka Math lesson components and high leverage strategies; Analyzing math data to plan for differentiation; Interactive collaboration for math talk & math task implementation using math language practices.
Math PD 3-5: Madison, McKinley, Monroe
Audiences: 3-5 TeachersPresenter: Fleur McJilton, Sharon Friedman, Sara Green
Room: 155
Times: All Day
Join us for a follow up to the August math session with three-rotations designed to strengthen elementary math instruction. The sessions include time for implementation and application. Please bring your laptop & most recent exit tickets. Rotations: Deepening Understanding of Eureka Math lesson components and high leverage strategies; Analyzing math data to plan for differentiation; Interactive collaboration for math talk & math task implementation using math language practices.
Toolbox Relaunch: Restorative and Instructional Practices to Strengthen a Positive School Climate for Garfield Elementary Staff
Audiences: All Garfield StaffPresenter: Garfield Elementary School
Room: Garfield Elementary School
Times: All Day
This session will relaunch Garfield’s Toolbox with a focus on restorative, instructional approaches that build a safe, supportive school climate by teaching clear expectations, strengthening relationships, and ensuring consistent, proactive responses to student behavior aligned to LCAP Goal 2.
Keeping Our School Community Safe: Narcan Refresher and Health Guidance
Audiences: NursesPresenter: Rocky Medeiros & Gary Middleton
Room: 362
Times: All Day
This training supports LCAP Goal 2 by strengthening staff preparedness to respond to opioid exposure incidents through a Narcan refresher, review of required exposure notification letters, and guidance from the Alameda County Public Health Department’s school response packet.
Administering Digital WISC V
Audiences: School Psychologists (AM)Presenter: Dr. Kavita Atwal Professor, Cal State East Bay
Room: 360
Times: All Day
AM: Administering the Digital WISC V: Q-Global and Q-Interactive Follow up In Person PD
Case Studies and Case Consult: Sharing Professional Expertise
Audiences: School Psychologists (PM)Presenter: Lyla Belli, Mental Health Program Support Provider
Room: 360
Times: All Day
PM: Case Studies and Case Consult: Sharing Professional Expertise
Gestalt Language Processing & Case Review
Audiences: SLPsPresenter: AM: Ms. Andrea Gingras, Love Without Words Speech Therapy, Corp.; PM: Ms. Leah Smith, Attorney Garcia, Hernandez, and Swami
Room: 358
Times: All Day
AM Gestalt Language Processing: Identification and Expansion at Every Stage PM: Legal Updates: Case Review and Present Practice Service Tracking, Service Provision, and Exit Plans
True Collaboration: Aligning OT & Behavior Plans for Meaningful, Unified Support
Audiences: OTs and BehavioristsPresenter: Krupa Kuruvilla, Head of Strategy and Operations for Ascend Rehab
Room: 359
Times: All Day
AM: This interactive continuing education session explores best practices for interdisciplinary collaboration between occupational therapists and behaviorists to support meaningful, unified intervention planning. Emphasis will be placed on role clarity, shared language, ethical considerations, and respectful integration of perspectives across disciplines. PM Legal Updates: Case Review and Present Practice Service Tracking, Service Provision, and Exit Plans
Empowering Paraeducators Through Positive Behavior Supports Training
Audiences: Special Ed ParaeducatorsPresenter: Jagmeet Sangha, Clinical Operations Advisor of Behavior Management Solutions
Room: 354
Times: All Day
This session provides paraeducators with practical, easy-to-use Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) strategies to support student success. Participants will learn how to understand student behavior, use proactive supports, and respond consistently and positively. Paraeducators will leave with simple tools they can use right away to build strong relationships and create supportive learning environments. Please check your email to RSVP and get more day-of information. Registration for SPED paras closes on January 23rd.