Professional Learning Day (PLD)
Presented by San Leandro Unified School District Educational Services
This October, San Leandro USD will continue our district's journey with the Universal Design for Learning framework to ensure that every student has the opportunity to engage in rigorous, meaningful learning every single day. We will spend our Professional Learning Day deepening our understanding of UDL + Equity and antiracism, and refining our instructional toolkit to support the brilliant scholars in our schools.
Please bring a charged laptop and headphones or earbuds to your sessions. We can't wait to see you!
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Agenda
October 27 Professional Learning Day Schedule
8:00am - 8:30am Arts Education Center | Check-in and Breakfast |
8:30am - 9:45am Arts Education Center | Plenary: Jeremiah Aja, Wellness Together
Jeremiah Aja is the Director of Business Development for the national nonprofit organization, Wellness Together School Mental Health, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. He also serves as the Blue Shield of California BlueSky Liaison, a five-year initiative to increase mental wellness in students across California. Keynote: Nicole Tucker-Smith, Lessoncast
We are thrilled to have Nicole Tucker-Smith as our keynote speaker. Tucker-Smith is founder and CEO of Lessoncast, global presenter on Universal Design for Learning, and author of Supercharge Your Professional Learning. She also leads the Jumpstart PD Network and hosts the podcast Did We Learn Anything. Nicole is a former teacher, supervisor of parent support services, principal and systemwide coordinator of professional development for Baltimore County Public Schools, and faculty member for Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Learn more at Lessoncast.com. Follow on LinkedIn, Twitter/X: @MsTuckerSmith, Instagram: SchooledbyNicole **Interested in learning more from Nicole? Be sure to check out her PM session, "Diverse Ways of Knowing" |
10am -12pm Fred T. Korematsu campus | AM Session Go here to register for an AM session (grouped by grade level or department) |
12pm - 1pm Fred T. Korematsu campus | Lunch in the Quad Wellness Fair in the FTK Gym |
1pm - 2:30pm Fred T. Korematsu campus | PM Session Go here to register for a PM session. |
2:40pm - 3:10pm Fred T. Korematsu campus | Reflection and Celebration (with School Site colleagues) |
Where is PLD?
We will open the October 2023 PLD with breakfast and a keynote address at the San Leandro Performing Arts Center - Arts Education Center (AEC), located at 2250 Bancroft Ave. The San Leandro High School student parking lot, right next door, will be open and there is also ample street parking in the neighborhood.
The majority of sessions, as well as lunch, will be at the Fred T. Korematsu campus of San Leandro High School, just southwest of the AEC.?
Who comes to PLD?
All SLTA members, administrators and some CSEA members attend PLD. If you are a CSEA member, and October 27 is an assigned working day, please check with your supervisor regarding your assignment for the day.
UDL and Antiracism
The SLUSD Strategic Plan cites antiracism and Universal Design for Learning as means for SLUSD educators to provide responsive support structures for student success within the classroom.
How does antiracism intersect with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? The 3 UDL Principles (see below) offer concrete suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities. But without a critical eye to what UDL helps us provide access to, we may unknowingly build other barriers to learning for our students. While there is no simple answer to what antiracist UDL looks like, we must continue to analyze and refine our practice to ensure that all students are served in SLUSD.
As you participate in your sessions, we invite you to consider–how can I use this tool, strategy, or idea to help break down learning barriers and increase access for all of my students? How might racial or other biases be impacting my classroom practice?
UDL is grounded in scientific research on how people learn and is broken down into a set of 3 Principles that offer concrete suggestions to help all learners access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities. Learn more about the Principles by following the links below.
Does the lesson provide options that help all learners:
- regulate their own learning?
- sustain effort and motivation?
- engage and maintain interest?
Does the lesson provide options that help all learners:
- reach higher levels of comprehension and understanding?
- understand symbols and language expressions?
- perceive what needs to be learned?
Does the activity provide options that help all learners:
- act strategically to demonstrate understanding?
- express themselves fluently?
- actively respond?
Session Catalog
PLD sessions are listed below. AM sessions are offered primarily by grade level (elementary) or department (secondary) and will focus on deepening our understanding of UDL, while PM sessions offer a variety of strategies to support implementation. Most SLUSD staff will register for an AM Session and a PM Session. All-day sessions, and specialized groups, will be indicated as such in the session description.
You can filter sessions by clicking on a grade band, job type, and/or session time. Specific target audiences for each session are in the session description. Clicking the "Show all" button will show all session offerings.
Register for a session by clicking on name of the session to expand that row, then click the "Register" button. Your selected sessions will show at the bottom of the screen under "Your Sessions."
If you want to change your registration before the deadline, you must unregister from a previous session before selecting a different one.
Registration deadline Monday, October 16.
If a session is full and you want to be added to a waitlist, or you have other questions, email teach-learn-equity@slusd.us.
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Occupational Therapy Session
Audiences: 0Presenter:
Room: 254
Times: All Day Session
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Counseling Enriched Session
Audiences: 0Presenter:
Room: 151
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
What are best practices supporting students with Emotional Disturbances, routines and strategies for setting up self- contained classes for diverse learners, and create community within the Counseling Enriched cohort and support providers? Work with other CE teachers to develop a coherent framework and best practices.
PreK/TK: Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: PK-TKPresenter: Ramya Krishna & Polly Yu, The Learning Circle
Room: 152
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
This session for PreK and TK teachers will explore the three principles of the Universal Design for Learning framework - multiple means of engagement, representation and demonstration. Participants will examine a variety of ways to design flexible learning environments that support every learner in the classroom. Participants will engage in discussions and planning as they consider appropriate accommodations and adaptions for the children they serve.
Kindergarten: Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: KPresenter: Jeannette McNeil (Principal, Monroe Elementary); Virginia Quock (Principal, Halkin Elementary), Malika Campbell (Principal, McKinley Elementary)
Room: 154
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
1st grade: Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 1st GradePresenter: Anna Malki-Koch (Principal, Garfield Elementary), Sally Barry (Instructional Coach, SLUSD)
Room: 155
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
2nd grade: Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 2nd GradePresenter: Lorena Montoya (Vice Principal, Halkin Elementary); Emily Hill (Vice Principal, Madison Elementary); Fleur McJilton (Vice Principal, Jefferson Elementary)
Room: 153
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
3rd grade: Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 3rd GradePresenter: Paulette Smith (Principal, Madison Elementary); Shirley Clem (ACOE)
Room: 259
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
4th grade: Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 4th GradePresenter: Monica Manriquez (Principal, Washington Elementary); Rachel Vatannia (Coordinator of Educational Services, SLUSD)
Room: 256
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
5th grade: Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 5th GradePresenter: David Kumamoto (Principal, Roosevelt Elementary); Natalie Valencia (Principal, Jefferson Elementary); Doris Kwok (Assistant Director of Special Education, SLUSD)
Room: 257
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
CTE & Music & Theater/Drama: Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: K-12Presenter: Dylan Charrin (Vice Principal, John Muir Middle School); Dr. Ronald Richardson (Principal, SLHS); Gaia Pine (Instructional Coach, SLUSD)
Room: 255
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
English (6-12): Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: Mycel Jacob (Vice Principal, John Muir Middle School); Jessica Ortiz (Assistant Director of Special Education, SLUSD); Teresa Liao (Instructional Coach, SLUSD)
Room: A208
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
History/Social Studies (6-12): Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: Matt Steinecke (Principal, Lincoln Alternative Education Center and San Leandro Virtual Academy); Nikki Washington (Vice Principal, Bancroft Middle School)
Room: 354
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
Math (6-12): Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: Dr. Reginald Richardson (Principal, SLHS); Doris Castillo (Assistant Director of Teaching, Learning, Educational Equity); Michelle Lau (ACOE)
Room: 252
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
PE teachers: Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: PE (K-12)Presenter: Maite Barloga (Assistant Principal, SLHS); Jason Arenas (Vice Principal, Bancroft Middle School); Sara Green (ACOE)
Room: 156
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
Science & Health-and-Safety (6-12): Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: Jeff Sloane (Principal, Bancroft Middle School); Elysse Versher (Assistant Principal, SLHS); Monica Guzman (Principal on Special Assignment, SLUSD)
Room: 253
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
World Language + Teacher Librarians (6-12): Deepening Understanding & Implementation of Universal Design for Learning
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: Elisa Alvarez (Principal, John Muir Middle School); Beth Silbergeld (Associate Principal, SLHS); Dr. Thom Reinhardt (Assessment & Accountability, SLUSD)
Room: 258
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
The Universal Design for Learning Framework is a pivotal framework that builds expert learners by providing students the honor and agency to drive their own learning. In this session, participants will learn how UDL differs and connects to other teaching practices, including anti-racist work and disability justice. We will explore why it is a transformative mindset shift and begin to practice shifting lessons and classrooms in order to design for diversity.
Aeries - Attendance Procedures and Coding Overview for Office Staff
Audiences: Administrative Assistants, Office Assistants,Techs and SpecialistsPresenter: Information Services Division staff
Room: 351
Times: All Day Session
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Emergency Go Bags
Audiences:Presenter: James Parrish III
Room: Nurses office, BLC
Times: AM Session
Registrations have closed.
Emergencies can create a variety of hazards for workers in the impacted area. Preparing before an emergency incident plays a vital role in ensuring that employers and workers have the necessary equipment, know where to go, and know how to keep themselves safe when an emergency occurs. During this session, the nurse team will assemble Emergency Go Bag and provide written first aid references: flip charts, documents, medical emergency protocols and designing an implementation plan for each school site.
Internships in School Psychology, SLUSD and University Partnerships
Audiences: PsychologistsPresenter: Lyla Belli & Doreet Stein, School Psychologists
Room: Main 107
Times: AM Session
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*Keynote Speaker Session: Diverse Ways of Knowing
Audiences: K-12Presenter: Nicole Tucker-Smith, Lessoncast
Room: A208
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
Breathing Life into Informational Texts with Arts Integration
Audiences: 3-12Presenter: Gaia Pine, Instructional Coach
Room: 356
Times: PM Session
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This workshop will model a variety of arts integrated strategies to help students better internalize informational texts, develop critical thinking and reasoning skills all the while having fun! We will look at variations on the classic Black-out Poetry, Tableaux and other theatre and visual games. The exact activities may be customized based on sign ups.
Build, Restore, and Connect with Student Empathy Interviews
Audiences: TK-12Presenter: Dr. Rachel Vatannia, Educational Services Coordinator
Room: 253
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
In this workshop we will discover and explore the power of empathy interviews. From gathering feedback to building trust, empathy interviews are a powerful listening tool that can help you transform teaching and learning in your classroom. Participants will also have an opportunity to plan and create an empathy interview for an area of need or curiosity specific to thier learning environment.
Building Expert Student Music Learners through Engagement and Representation
Audiences: K-12Presenter: Susan Dent, Music Department Chair
Room: Black Box (AEC)
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
In this session, classroom music and instrumental teachers will begin by collaborating with job-alike colleagues to deepen student engagement through clarified goals and objectives. In the second part of the session, teachers will explore technology as alternative ways for students to engage with musical content.
Building Thinking Math Classrooms
Audiences: 3-12Presenter: Sarah Zimmerman, SLHS Math Teacher and Sandhya Raman, Middle School Math Teacher, Berryessa School District
Room: 252
Times: PM Session
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Building Thinking Classrooms is a research based instructional strategy that literally gets students on their feet to discuss rich and interesting math problems. You can also apply this strategy to any math curriculum! Your classroom will be buzzing (in a good way). Come practice how to do BTC and walk away ready to try it with your students tomorrow.
Career Technical Education Session
Audiences: CTEPresenter: Blaine C. Torpey, Superintendent of Eden Area ROP
Room: 255
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
This session will be a focused session ensuring high quality career technical education pathways of concentrator and capstone coures are available to all students. Specific focus will be on creating opportunites for early college credit and industry certifications.
Computer Science for the Elementary Community
Audiences: K-5Presenter: Julia Chivers, 1st grade teacher (Madison Elementary)
Room: 258
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
This session will empower you with the resources & collaboration opportunities you need to lead your students through a rich, meaningful Computer Science educational experience that affirms their identities as computer scientists. This workshop is suited for all levels of Computer Science understanding, so please bring your laptop and an open mind.
Cultivating Engagement in the Early Childhood Classroom Environment
Audiences: PK; TK; KPresenter: Katy Felsinger, TK teacher (Halkin Elementary), and Gery Baura, TK teacher (Halkin Elementary)
Room: 256
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
How can a playful, material rich, choice-based classroom environment support and engage our youngest learners? In this session, we will explore Universal Design for Learning in the Early Childhood classroom, specifically diving into the Multiple Means of Engagement principle. Keeping this principle in mind, we will identify one aspect of our classroom environment that could be enhanced to recruit interest, sustain effort, and promote self regulation. We will begin to devise strategies to make our Early Childhood classroom environments more engaging and supportive for all.
Design your Language Arts Block with a UDL Approach
Audiences: K-5Presenter: Sally Barry, Instructional Coach
Room: 259
Times: PM Session
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In this session we will consider elements of the UDL framework that enhance the opportunity for every student to maximize learning during your Language Arts block. Some possible topics to examine include classroom set-up, schedule, small group options, and lesson design.
Designing for diversity: UDL Lesson Makeover (elementary)
Audiences: TK-5Presenter: Monica Guzman, Teaching, Learning, Educational Equity
Room: 257
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
Building on the morning sessions, this workshop will provide you with time and support to design or redesign your OWN lesson utilizing the UDL framework to design for diversity.
Designing for diversity: UDL Lesson Makeover (secondary)
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: Celine Liu, Teaching, Learning, & Educational Equity
Room: 257
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
Building on the morning sessions, this workshop will provide you with time and support to design or redesign your OWN lesson utilizing the UDL framework to design for diversity. ** This session is now combined with Designing for diversity: UDL Lesson Makeover (elementary)
Designing for SLVA Student Success
Audiences: SLVAPresenter: Coming Soon
Room: 362
Times: PM Session
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SLVA will take a deeper dive into available learning platforms to strengthen interventions and supports for SLVA students. Teachers will learn more about strengthening Morning Meetings to address SEL needs of students and also how to navigate MyPath to support students' academic needs.
Empowering Choices: Designing Dynamic Choice Boards for Student Success
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: Sam Lucero, SLHS English Teacher, and Teresa Liao, Instructional Coach
Room: 359
Times: PM Session
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As we plan for our diverse learners, choice boards are a powerful tool that can spark enthusiasm, enhance motivation, and foster independence in your students. Additionally, choice boards encourage students to explore how they learn best and become agents of their own learning. This hands-on workshop will equip educators with the knowledge and skills to create compelling choice boards tailored to the unique needs and interests of secondary students.
Encouraging Self Mastery and Healthy Social Emotional Regulation with Growth Mindset in Physical Education
Audiences: K-12 PEPresenter: Chris Pearson, Be Well Natural
Room: 156
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
In this dynamic workshop, PE teachers will explore the powerful synergy between a growth mindset, mindfulness, and somatic education within the context of physical fitness and well-being. Participants will discover how to inspire students to embrace physical education as an ongoing journey of self-improvement. Come play while we explore the potential for continuous growth inside and out.
Harmonizing Learning: Integrating Music for PreK-2 classrooms
Audiences: PK-2Presenter: Lydia Oey, SLUSD Music Teacher
Room: 151
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
Music is a universal language that has the power to captivate and enrich young minds. Join us to learn how to establish musical routines which highlight kinesthetic, audio & visual learning modes and stimulate creativity and curiosity by creating discovery learning for math & science practices through music games.
Increasing Student Access to Content In Eureka Math
Audiences: K-5Presenter: Sharon Friedman, Math Consultant
Room: 154
Times: PM Session
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Learning Un-paused: Supporting EL Newcomers in Content Knowledge Acquisition
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: Laura Einhorn, EL Coordinator and High School Teacher, and Annie Albright, EL Specialist
Room: 357
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
In this session, we will present some high-leverage instructional routines and strategies for supporting emerging English learners. This session is primarily geared towards teachers within the newcomer pathway or teachers with a high concentration of emerging English learners in their classes, but of course, all are welcome and everyone will walk away with strategies to better support our multilingual emerging English scholars.
Legal Updates and Best Practices
Audiences: School PsychologistsPresenter: Leah M. Smith of Garcia, Hernandez, Sawhney, LLP
Room: Main 107
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
School psychologists will participate in a legal presentation, provided by district legal counsel, on differentiating appropriate interventions and the two-pronged approach to evaluating next best steps. This will include reviewing determination of suspected disabilities that warrant Special Education assessment and services versus challenges demonstrated by students that could benefit from general education interventions. Furthermore, updated information regarding appropriate intervention timelines will also be addressed (i.e. participation in free, after-school tutoring, improved attendance, etc.).The legal requirements regarding exiting of students from special education support and services, along with appropriate referrals for student support once exited from special education will also be explored.
Develop and Update Staff Training Materials
Audiences: NursesPresenter: James Parrish III
Room: Nurses office, BLC
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
School nurses will inventory current training materials and develop/update powerpoints with relevant videos, updated questions and create/revise training skills checklist.
Oy! I forgot my title! Helping students build working memory & executive function skills
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: Bianca Contreras, Bancroft Middle School teacher
Room: 353
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
Working memory and executive function skills can be a critical stumbling block for students, preventing them from success in school and at home. In this workshop, we will dive into a deeper understanding of our students' brains; more specifically, working memory. We will learn how to anticipate, identify, and mitigate working memory overload, while also learning universal accommodations to shape our lessons and foster learning.
Powerful Presentations: Fostering Equity Through Public Speaking
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: AnnMarie Baines, PhD, The Practice Space
Room: 155
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
Supporting English Learners with Language and Literacy in Designated ELD
Audiences: 2-5Presenter: Cybele Camberos, EL Specialist
Room: 358
Times: PM Session
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In this session we will use the ELD standards to explicitly teach discipline-specific language and literacy with the goal of supporting reading, writing, and discussion in the disciplines. We will deepen our understanding of the integration of language and content knowledge while using strategies that support active engagement and language development.
The 5 Elements of Being an Antiracist Educator
Audiences: PK-12Presenter: Lailan Huen, OUSD Office of Equity and Our Future Story
Room: 152
Times: PM Session
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The Synergy of Universal Design for Learning and Project/Problem-Based Learning
Audiences: K-12Presenter: Thom Reinhardt, Assessment and Accountability
Room: 354
Times: PM Session
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Wondering how to make your classroom projects and problems beneficial to a wider range of students? Trying to naturally embed UDL practices into your curriculum? Join us to explore the rewarding intersection of UDL and PBL. Participants will review key components of PBL and UDL to understand how each compliments the other. Please bring outlines of planned PBL experiences from your classroom. Additionally, participants will look at PBL examples from the field and integrate UDL promising practices.
The Why and How of Symbolic Communication Supports for All Learners
Audiences: PK-12Presenter: Tiffany Resvani, Speech-Language PathologistAAC Assessor for SLUSD & Mae Coleman, Speech Language Pathologist
Room: 355
Times: PM Session
Registrations have closed.
Not only do symbol supports provide a means of expression for learners who need an alternative to, or to augment, their verbal speech but also they support comprehension for all learners. You will leave with ready-to-use tools and strategies to implement right away! Note: We will discuss a variety of supports including "low" and "high" tech in this session.
WJIV Assessment- Administering, Scoring, and Reporting
Audiences: Resource Specialists and M/M teachersPresenter: Jessica Ortiz, Assistant Director of Special Education
Room: 360
Times: PM Session
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Education Specialists will particiapte in learning how to administer, score, and write reports for the Woodcock Johnson IV standardized assessment. The session will provide hands-on pratice for administering the assessment, learning how to complete the online score report, and writing the Academic Report for Initial Evaluations and Eligibility Evaluations.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
Audiences: Classified classroom staffPresenter: Michelle Turbin BCBA & Elizabeth Padilla BCBA
Room: BLC
Times: All Day Session
Registrations have closed.
CPI is a required training for all Special Education staff, to be updated on a 1.5 - year basis. In this session we will complete the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training for Nonviolent Intervention, including physical strategies which are used as a last resort. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention provides you with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations. This session is targeted for Classified Classroom staff. **A 2.5 hour online portion must be completed prior to attending this session-- more info to come**
Expression Through Printmaking
Audiences: K-12 Visual Arts TeachersPresenter: Laura Meersman, SLHS Art Teacher
Room: Main 102
Times: All Day Session
Registrations have closed.
Visual arts teachers will collaborate and discuss how to design fun and engaging art lessons that give all of our students access to the content and opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of expressive and creative ways. We will learn the process of printmaking and discuss how to set up your classroom and adapt the project for different grade levels and environments. We will learn from each other and discuss barriers and solutions to problems when developing and teaching new lessons.
Secondary Counselors
Audiences: 6-12 CounselorsPresenter: Darice Ingram, Deputy Director, Community Engagement of California College Guidance Initiative and Joanne Clark, Senior Director SLUSD
Room: 251
Times: All Day Session
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Through CaliforniaColleges.edu, the California College Guidance Initiative provides students with in-depth, grade-appropriate information and data-driven tools to support college, career, and financial aid planning and applications. This session will offer counselors a comprehensive suite of reporting tools that automate routine tasks and help quickly identify students who need more help. Session will include district planning and timeline of district wide rollout. We will map out yearly goals of supporting 6-12 counseling planning for all students in SLUSD.
Unique Learning Systems
Audiences: PK-12 Mod/Severe SDCPresenter: Kat Kim, Educational Consultant
Room: 158
Times: All Day Session
Registrations have closed.
You Cue Bootcamp
Audiences: Speech Language PathologistsPresenter: SPG Therapy & Education
Room: 352
Times: All Day Session
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Research over the past decade tells us that students on the Autism Spectrum (and probably students with ADHD or emotional issues such as anxiety) also struggle to process the intention behind social movement, so it really makes sense to use materials that move. This training will review 3 pathways using YouTube videos as social learning material: Pathway 1: Building Greater Emotional Understanding, Pathway 2: Cooperation for Social Success and Pathway 3: Resilience for Life's Challenges You will leave with a list of great videos, activities to pair with them, suggested ways to move students to the "practice" phase, and sample rubrics to use in tracking progress for each Pathway.
Ethnic Studies Course of Study
Audiences: 6-12Presenter: TBD
Room: 222 Main
Times: All Day Session
Registrations have closed.
In this session, the Phase 2 Ethnic Studies working group will be continuing their work on course lessons and will be designing the course of study grounded in Universal Design for Learning.