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Welcome to the 28th Annual Region 5 Expanded Learning ReV Up 2024 In-Person Conference!
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Saturday, September 14
 

8:55am PDT

Inclusion Revolution!
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
The goal of the "Inclusion Revolution" workshop is to empower participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to foster inclusive environments in their organizations, communities, and personal lives. Participants will learn how to recognize and address barriers to inclusion and develop actionable plans to create more equitable and welcoming spaces.
Presenter
avatar for Nupur Sethi

Nupur Sethi

Inclusion Training Specialist, Inclusion Collaborative, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Nupur Sethi is Inclusion Training Specialist at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. She promotes the natural and meaningful presence of disabled people in society and is particularly passionate about the inclusion of young people. Nupur is a Podcast Creator and Curriculum... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room D14

8:55am PDT

Having Hope: Suicide Prevention for Schools
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Educators (that's you!) play a pivotal role in daily interactions with young people. This workshop will equip you with vital skills and enhanced confidence to identify signs of suicide risk. Together, we will strengthen our ability to assist vulnerable youth in seeking crucial help. We will leave empowered to ensure a safer and more supportive school environment for those who need it the most!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Thistle Hofvendahl

Thistle Hofvendahl

Professional Development Trainer, Effective School Solutions
Thistle Hofvendahl (they/them) is a professional development trainer with Effective School Solutions. They are also a clinical social worker with over 5 years of experience supporting youth and families in community and school-based mental health programs. Thistle is passionate about... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room X08

8:55am PDT

Empower Youth Voice In The Learning Space
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Ignite joy! Unleash youth voice & build inclusive learning spaces through hands-on activities that build strong cross-cultural communities grounded in music and personal connection. Explore culturally sustaining practices, social emotional learning (SEL), and leadership skills to empower your community.

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 2, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Charli Kemp

Charli Kemp

Executive Director, Change the Tune
Charli Kemp is a passionate educator and social change advocate who believes in  the power of music to transform lives. With a background in education and  social-emotional learning, Charli has worked to create innovative learning spaces  that empower youth and communities. As... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room D22

10:20am PDT

"Going on a First Date with Myself" - Creative Writing for Mental Wellness
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
To foster safe and supportive school environments, research shows the profound impact that creative writing can have on mental health and overall well-being. Integrating creative writing for mental wellness programs into any classroom is a powerful strategy to contribute to a positive and secure school climate! Join us and learn how to use writing prompts and activities that include poetry, journaling, and imaginative writing. You'll leave this session with inspiring ideas and a list of creative writing activities that work for students and staff!

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 3
Presenter
avatar for Maia Akiva

Maia Akiva

Trainer, Kid-Grit
Maia Akiva is a professional speaker, trauma-informed trainer, performer, and a writer in Los Angeles. Her unique approach encourages audiences to embrace their relationships with their emotions and feelings as a path to better mental health. She is a Social Emotional Arts Facilitator... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D17

10:20am PDT

Empathic Approaches to Challenging Behaviors
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
This session provides important, practical, and empathic approaches tailored to help manage challenging behaviors in students, 1st through 12th grade. Handling a disruptive, combative, or argumentative child can be daunting. Learn grade appropriate strategies to swiftly address temper tantrums and reduce emotional upsets from minutes to mere seconds using proven real-time emotional intelligence and communication tools. Join us for an informative and engaging session that will equip teachers and administrators with impactful techniques to create a more harmonious and productive learning environment for all grade levels.

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 4​​​​
Presenter
avatar for Bill Stierle

Bill Stierle

CEO, Subtext Solutions
Bill Stierle provides a powerful and groundbreaking understanding of everyday language which enables people to interact and communicate in a healthy, compassionate, and productive way. Over the last 37 years, Bill has been sharing the keys that unlock the secrets to how people's thinking... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room CE-20

10:20am PDT

Having Hope: Suicide Prevention for Schools
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Educators (that's you!) play a pivotal role in daily interactions with young people. This workshop will equip you with vital skills and enhanced confidence to identify signs of suicide risk. Together, we will strengthen our ability to assist vulnerable youth in seeking crucial help. We will leave empowered to ensure a safer and more supportive school environment for those who need it the most!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Thistle Hofvendahl

Thistle Hofvendahl

Professional Development Trainer, Effective School Solutions
Thistle Hofvendahl (they/them) is a professional development trainer with Effective School Solutions. They are also a clinical social worker with over 5 years of experience supporting youth and families in community and school-based mental health programs. Thistle is passionate about... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X08

10:20am PDT

Empower Youth Voice In The Learning Space
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Ignite joy! Unleash youth voice & build inclusive learning spaces through hands-on activities that build strong cross-cultural communities grounded in music and personal connection. Explore culturally sustaining practices, social emotional learning (SEL), and leadership skills to empower your community.

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 2, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Charli Kemp

Charli Kemp

Executive Director, Change the Tune
Charli Kemp is a passionate educator and social change advocate who believes in  the power of music to transform lives. With a background in education and  social-emotional learning, Charli has worked to create innovative learning spaces  that empower youth and communities. As... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D22

12:55pm PDT

CATCH Us Having Fun!
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TWO SESSION BACK TO BACK WORKSHOP. 
YOU MUST ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN BOTH SESSIONS 3 & 4.

Come play some games with us! The Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) program is a structured physical activity program designed for grades K-8. CATCH is a resource for creating and maintaining a healthy environment that's fun and easy. In this workshop, you can expect to become fully certified to implement CATCH at your respective site(s)! You'll walk away with a workbook with all the information on how to run CATCH and 10 games that they can use right away.

To become certified in the CATCH curriculum, you must attend Session 3 and Session 4 of this workshop. Once certified, you will have access to free CATCH curriculum, additional resources, and technical assistance.  




Presenter
avatar for Jenny Nguyen

Jenny Nguyen

Health Planner, Santa Clara County Public Health Department - CalFresh Healthy Living Program
Jenny Nguyen has been training after school staff and teaching CATCH (health and physical activity curriculum) with youth for well over 3 years. In just this fiscal year alone, we partnered with 10 different community organizations and have already trained 297 staff on how to implement... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Small Gym

12:55pm PDT

Restorative Practices for Effective Classroom Management & Engagement
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
In this exciting, experiential workshop, come learn how to use Restorative Practices, Non-Authoritarian Communication, SMARTE Agreements, and Youth Leadership to create rich, dynamic, supportive learning environments with effective classroom and behavior management!
Presenter
avatar for Ryan McCarthy

Ryan McCarthy

Executive Director, Global Kindness Initiative
Ryan is an experienced and dedicated educator and speaker who has trained thousands of teachers and community leaders around the world. Ryan is passionate about the transformational power that Restorative Practices and SEL frameworks can have on high-trauma communities. Ryan’s work... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room CE-19

12:55pm PDT

"Going on a First Date with Myself" - Creative Writing for Mental Wellness
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
To foster safe and supportive school environments, research shows the profound impact that creative writing can have on mental health and overall well-being. Integrating creative writing for mental wellness programs into any classroom is a powerful strategy to contribute to a positive and secure school climate! Join us and learn how to use writing prompts and activities that include poetry, journaling, and imaginative writing. You'll leave this session with inspiring ideas and a list of creative writing activities that work for students and staff!

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 3
Presenter
avatar for Maia Akiva

Maia Akiva

Trainer, Kid-Grit
Maia Akiva is a professional speaker, trauma-informed trainer, performer, and a writer in Los Angeles. Her unique approach encourages audiences to embrace their relationships with their emotions and feelings as a path to better mental health. She is a Social Emotional Arts Facilitator... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D17

2:20pm PDT

CATCH Us Having Fun!
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TWO SESSION BACK TO BACK WORKSHOP. 
YOU MUST ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN BOTH SESSIONS 3 & 4.

Come play some games with us! The Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) program is a structured physical activity program designed for grades K-8. CATCH is a resource for creating and maintaining a healthy environment that's fun and easy. In this workshop, you can expect to become fully certified to implement CATCH at your respective site(s)! You'll walk away with a workbook with all the information on how to run CATCH and 10 games that they can use right away.

To become certified in the CATCH curriculum, you must attend Session 3 and Session 4 of this workshop. Once certified, you will have access to free CATCH curriculum, additional resources, and technical assistance.

Presenter
avatar for Jenny Nguyen

Jenny Nguyen

Health Planner, Santa Clara County Public Health Department - CalFresh Healthy Living Program
Jenny Nguyen has been training after school staff and teaching CATCH (health and physical activity curriculum) with youth for well over 3 years. In just this fiscal year alone, we partnered with 10 different community organizations and have already trained 297 staff on how to implement... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Small Gym

2:20pm PDT

Empathic Approaches to Challenging Behaviors
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
This session provides important, practical, and empathic approaches tailored to help manage challenging behaviors in students, 1st through 12th grade. Handling a disruptive, combative, or argumentative child can be daunting. Learn grade appropriate strategies to swiftly address temper tantrums and reduce emotional upsets from minutes to mere seconds using proven real-time emotional intelligence and communication tools. Join us for an informative and engaging session that will equip teachers and administrators with impactful techniques to create a more harmonious and productive learning environment for all grade levels.

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Bill Stierle

Bill Stierle

CEO, Subtext Solutions
Bill Stierle provides a powerful and groundbreaking understanding of everyday language which enables people to interact and communicate in a healthy, compassionate, and productive way. Over the last 37 years, Bill has been sharing the keys that unlock the secrets to how people's thinking... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room CE-20

2:20pm PDT

Empower Youth Voice In The Learning Space
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Ignite joy! Unleash youth voice & build inclusive learning spaces through hands-on activities that build strong cross-cultural communities grounded in music and personal connection. Explore culturally sustaining practices, social emotional learning (SEL), and leadership skills to empower your community.

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 2, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Charli Kemp

Charli Kemp

Executive Director, Change the Tune
Charli Kemp is a passionate educator and social change advocate who believes in  the power of music to transform lives. With a background in education and  social-emotional learning, Charli has worked to create innovative learning spaces  that empower youth and communities. As... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room D22