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Saturday, September 14
 

8:55am PDT

NBA Math Hoops - Creating the Next Math Champion
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Library
NBA Math Hoops leverages the game of basketball and NBA/WNBA brands to build fundamental math and social-emotional skills through a basketball-themed board game, curriculum, and community program. Designed for students in grades 4-8, this free program develops students’ algebra readiness while strengthening important skills, including self-regulation and executive function.

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Steven Young

Steven Young

Manager of Program Outreach & Recruitment, Learn Fresh
Prior to joining Learn Fresh, Steven spent over a decade of experience in Education and Youth Development, working in various positions including PE teacher, paraprofessional, and most recently as an Out-of-School Time Program Coordinator for San Francisco Public Schools. These positions... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Library
  Academic Support & Engagement

8:55am PDT

Restorative Communication for Staff Supporting Disengaged Youth
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room CE-19
The current generation of youth have had to deal with many daunting challenges. As a result, many are disengaged from teachers and peers. While authoritative approaches can drive disengaged youth further away, Restorative Communication can help establish trusting, healthy and more sustainable relationships. Come learn valuable techniques that will help you and your students succeed.

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 4
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 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room CE-19
  Academic Support & Engagement

8:55am PDT

You're an Educator! Coach Students to Success
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room C5
If you want to deliver quality lessons and activities that ensure students are active and engaged in learning, this workshop is for you! You'll learn the secrets that great teachers use to make sure that every student is successful. We'll learn a little theory, and then get right into practicing with activities you can take back and use the next day!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Catherine Patterson

Catherine Patterson

Teacher/Instructional Coach, Mountain View Whisman School District
Cathy Patterson has been a teacher and instructional coach in MVWSD for 25 years.  She specializes in best practices for instruction.  She has taught grades from K-8.
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room C5
  Academic Support & Engagement

8:55am PDT

Inclusion Revolution!
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room D14
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
  Healthy Safe & Inclusive Environments

8:55am PDT

Supporting Students with Disabilities
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room C6
A student with a disability should have access to the same opportunities as our general student population. Come learn about different disabilities and ways to accommodate individual student needs in the expanded learning environment. We will have hands-on activities that will help us learn how to create inclusive environments for all. Students with disabilities are all of our students...Let's support them!

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 3, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Allison Gribben

Allison Gribben

Director of Special Services, North Monterey County Unified School District
Allison is the Director of Special Services for North Monterey County Unified School District. She has worked in the field of Special Education for over 20 years as a Special Education Teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Program Specialist, and District Administrator. Allison... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room C6
  Healthy Safe & Inclusive Environments

8:55am PDT

Quality Standards: Because Quality Matters!
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room CE-18
Quality programs result in positive outcomes for the students we serve! The Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California is our framework for the state's shared vision of quality programs. Let's explore what the Standards look like at the programmatic, staff and student levels. Dialogue with peers as we explore ideas and promising practices for how we bring these Standards to life in our programs!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Lupita Perez

Lupita Perez

Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality, California Afterschool Network (CAN)
Lupita Perez, a Senior Specialist at CAN, is a passionate advocate for equitable practices and community health. With a background as an Expanded Learning Site Coordinator and a Crisis Response Case Manager, Lupita brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and experience to her work... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room CE-18
  Professionalism & Program Management

8:55am PDT

Having Hope: Suicide Prevention for Schools
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room X08
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
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

8:55am PDT

Sense of Place Walks for Belonging and Wellbeing
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room X10
Join Monterey Bay Aquarium staff to learn safe, structured and engaging strategies to take students outdoors. Use mindfulness moments and our guided walking curriculum to activate meaningful experiences that instill wonder and critical thinking. Leave with new tools to develop a deeper sense of belonging for your learners and for yourself!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Jerry Knaack

Jerry Knaack

Sr. Education Specialist, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Jerry is a native Californian and educator at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. He taught various science classes at public high schools in the Bay Area before joining the Education Team at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. He now delivers professional learning to help teachers and promote the... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room X10
  STEAM

8:55am PDT

Tinker to Learn: Science and Engineering for All
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room H3
Let's get creative! Learn to facilitate science and engineering activities by creatively reusing materials in non-obvious ways. Make and take fun gadgets from lessons that demonstrate science phenomena, actively engage students, and emphasize important collaboration and communication skills. Leave with many ideas, strategies, and examples! Come tinker the RAFT way!

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 3, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Eric Welker

Eric Welker

Director of Learning Development, Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT)
I taught high school science and math for 12 years before joining the RAFT team in 2007. In my 16 years at RAFT, I’ve designed many hands-on STEAM activities and kits, developed and facilitated hundreds of teacher workshops, and engaged students in grades TK-12 in several engineering... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room H3
  STEAM

8:55am PDT

Empower Youth Voice In The Learning Space
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room D22
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
  Youth Voice & Leadership

10:20am PDT

Boost Math and ELA Fluency: Promote Active Learning While Enhancing Student-Parent Engagement
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D10
Build student confidence with Math and ELA fluency games that also help bridge the gap between student-parent engagement back at home. Key takeaways include lesson guides for activity-based learning with a social emotional component to enhance positive student-parent communication.
Presenter
avatar for Elyse Muscha

Elyse Muscha

Director of Programs, JIM Enterprises Inc.
Director of Programs, Elyse Muscha, has partnered with numerous districts supporting students, educators, and parents across California. Having trained over 200 staff members, she is known for her engaging teaching style. Her Master of Arts in Education (Curriculum and Instruction... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D10
  Academic Support & Engagement

10:20am PDT

From Play Well to Learn Well with LEGO Education
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room BE-4
Research has shown that through play, children flex and find their way. In this session with LEGO Education, we will explore facilitating Purposeful Play that helps students make connections to content standards, build confidence, hone their engineering skills, and increase their ability to collaborate to solve a problem.

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 3
Presenter
avatar for Denise Phillips

Denise Phillips

Solutions Architect, LEGO Education
Denise Phillips is a passionate educational leader with over 30 years of experience in Classroom Instruction, Professional Development, and educational sales enablement. A California Teacher of the Year Finalist, Denise now works for LEGO Education as a Solution Architect to align... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room BE-4
  Academic Support & Engagement

10:20am PDT

NBA Math Hoops - Creating the Next Math Champion
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Library
NBA Math Hoops leverages the game of basketball and NBA/WNBA brands to build fundamental math and social-emotional skills through a basketball-themed board game, curriculum, and community program. Designed for students in grades 4-8, this free program develops students’ algebra readiness while strengthening important skills including self-regulation and executive function.

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Steven Young

Steven Young

Manager of Program Outreach & Recruitment, Learn Fresh
Prior to joining Learn Fresh, Steven spent over a decade of experience in Education and Youth Development, working in various positions including PE teacher, paraprofessional, and most recently as an Out-of-School Time Program Coordinator for San Francisco Public Schools. These positions... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Library
  Academic Support & Engagement

10:20am PDT

Transforming Adversity into Achievement
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X02
Nearly a third of California’s youth face adversity, including poverty, family challenges, and digital risks. These struggles often manifest as trauma expressions in our learning spaces. Join us for an enriching session as we empower and teach skills to support youth in overcoming challenges to transform adversity into achievement!

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 3
Presenter
avatar for Raynee Russell

Raynee Russell

Operations Manager / Lead Teacher, Global Kindness Initiative
Raynee Russell, a driven educator & speaker, is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of high trauma and disenfranchised youth. With over a decade of experience in Education & Expanded Learning, Raynee has developed a unique approach that focuses on empowering individuals... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X02
  Academic Support & Engagement

10:20am PDT

Unlocking Reading Comprehension: Empowering Kids to Activate Their Background Knowledge
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X04
Join this hands-on workshop to explore strategies for enhancing reading comprehension by activating students' background knowledge. Learn how to effectively connect new reading material to students’ existing knowledge, enhancing comprehension and engagement. Get hands-on and create interactive activities that prepare students for reading with content that's more relatable and digestible.
Presenter
avatar for Westley Baker

Westley Baker

Solutions Executive, Scholastic Education Solutions
Westley Baker, a Solutions Executive for Scholastic Education Solutions and a member of the City of San Jose Library & Education Commission, has had a rich and diverse professional journey. His career in education began as a 5-8 grade reading/history teacher and K-8 school administrator... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X04
  Academic Support & Engagement

10:20am PDT

You're an Educator! Coach Students to Success
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room C5
If you want to deliver quality lessons and activities that ensure students are active and engaged in learning, this workshop is for you! You'll learn the secrets that great teachers use to make sure that every student is successful. We'll learn a little theory, and then get right into practicing with activities you can take back and use the next day!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Catherine Patterson

Catherine Patterson

Teacher/Instructional Coach, Mountain View Whisman School District
Cathy Patterson has been a teacher and instructional coach in MVWSD for 25 years.  She specializes in best practices for instruction.  She has taught grades from K-8.
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room C5
  Academic Support & Engagement

10:20am PDT

Language of Behaviors
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X09
How do we assess what a child’s behavior is trying to communicate to us? Behavior is a form of communication! Learn 5 new ways to understand the relevance of behavior, especially in students who may have limited means of expressing themselves. You'll leave this workshop with a greater ability to appreciate and understand the relevance of behaviors and how to navigate them for greater program and student success.

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Karessa Irvin

Karessa Irvin

Mental Health Trainer & Professional Development Coach, Effective School Solutions
Karessa Irvin is a bilingual Brooklyn, NY native but now hails in the Bay area of CA. She is a Mental Health Trainer and Professional Development Coach from Effective School Solutions (ESS). She previously worked as an Adjunct professor and program manager supporting LGBTQ+ young... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X09
  Healthy Safe & Inclusive Environments

10:20am PDT

A FREE GiFT Just for You! Up your Professional Skills to Ensure Your Success
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Café
GiFT is an interactive virtual learning community platform designed specifically for expanded learning staff. In partnership with Region 5, GiFT provides a space to immerse in Rev Up workshop content and other valuable material essential for success in your position. Choose from a variety of courses: successful transitions, establishing classroom agreements, academic support strategies, cultural relevancy & so much more!! You'll have the opportunity to earn course certificates while connecting with peers in an immersive learning environment. Elevate your career with this free GiFT!

Workshop offered during Session 2, Session 3, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Richard Tavener

Richard Tavener

Futurist, Fused Learning, LLC
Richard is an Emmy® award winning documentary filmmaker, developer of educational  curriculum and builder of STEM+Arts Labs for Expanded Learning programs. For Imagine it! Richard assembled a network of STEAM (STEM+Arts) education  thought leaders including Blue Man Group, Pixar... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Café
  Professionalism & Program Management

10:20am PDT

Quality Standards: Because Quality Matters!
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room CE-18
Quality programs result in positive outcomes for the students we serve! The Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California is our framework for the state's shared vision of quality programs. Let's explore what the Standards look like at the programmatic, staff and student levels. Dialogue with peers as we explore ideas and promising practices for how we bring these Standards to life in our programs!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Lupita Perez

Lupita Perez

Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality, California Afterschool Network (CAN)
Lupita Perez, a Senior Specialist at CAN, is a passionate advocate for equitable practices and community health. With a background as an Expanded Learning Site Coordinator and a Crisis Response Case Manager, Lupita brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and experience to her work... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room CE-18
  Professionalism & Program Management

10:20am PDT

"Going on a First Date with Myself" - Creative Writing for Mental Wellness
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D17
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
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

10:20am PDT

Empathic Approaches to Challenging Behaviors
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room CE-20
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
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

10:20am PDT

Having Hope: Suicide Prevention for Schools
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X08
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
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

10:20am PDT

Mindfulness & Emotional Resilience for Trauma-Impacted Educators & Youth
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room CE-19
Mindfulness techniques can reduce stress, increase patience, concentration and focus! These practices can also be a crucial emotional resilience tool for staff working with trauma-impacted youth. Participants will learn how to modify and tailor traditional mindfulness activities to be best supportive for youth with differentiated needs.
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 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room CE-19
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

10:20am PDT

The Art of Self-Regulation - Social Emotional Competence for TK-5
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Theater
What if we could get our students to manage their own behavior and be fully engaged in learning? This session explores the forces behind misbehavior and gives practical ways to create the kinds of opportunities that teach our TK-5th Grade children to make better choices that enhance their own learning experiences.
Presenter
avatar for Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Executive Director, Kids Kan, Inc
Dr. Gale K. Gorke has been a public school educator nearly 40 years, teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels.  She currently is the Executive Director of Kids Kan Inc., an organization that specializes in staff development, activity selection and program implementation... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Theater
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

10:20am PDT

Sense of Place Walks for Belonging and Wellbeing
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X10
Join Monterey Bay Aquarium staff to learn safe, structured and engaging strategies to take students outdoors. Use mindfulness moments and our guided walking curriculum to activate meaningful experiences that instill wonder and critical thinking. Leave with new tools to develop a deeper sense of belonging for your learners and for yourself!

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 2
Presenter
avatar for Jerry Knaack

Jerry Knaack

Sr. Education Specialist, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Jerry is a native Californian and educator at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. He taught various science classes at public high schools in the Bay Area before joining the Education Team at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. He now delivers professional learning to help teachers and promote the... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room X10
  STEAM

10:20am PDT

STEAM-tastic Adventures: Igniting Creativity and Curiosity in Young Minds!
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D15
In this engaging STEAM-challenge workshop, you'll learn to create inquiry-based, hands-on lessons that blend science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for young students. Develop strategies for fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving while ensuring activities are inclusive and relevant. The workshop also covers assessing student progress and encouraging collaboration, helping build a supportive classroom culture.
Presenter
avatar for Maria Parker

Maria Parker

STEAM Coordinator, Monterey County Office of Education
Maria Parker is an award-winning bilingual educator with experience teaching at the middle and elementary levels in Salinas and San Luis Obispo. She spearheads initiatives to enhance STEAM education in Monterey County's school districts, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D15
  STEAM

10:20am PDT

Empower Youth Voice In The Learning Space
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D22
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
  Youth Voice & Leadership

12:55pm PDT

CATCH Us Having Fun!
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Small Gym
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
  Academic Support & Engagement

12:55pm PDT

From Play Well to Learn Well with LEGO Education
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room BE-4
Research has shown that through play, children flex and find their way. In this session with LEGO Education, we will explore facilitating Purposeful Play that helps students make connections to content standards, build confidence, hone their engineering skills, and increase their ability to collaborate to solve a problem.

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 3
Presenter
avatar for Denise Phillips

Denise Phillips

Solutions Architect, LEGO Education
Denise Phillips is a passionate educational leader with over 30 years of experience in Classroom Instruction, Professional Development, and educational sales enablement. A California Teacher of the Year Finalist, Denise now works for LEGO Education as a Solution Architect to align... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room BE-4
  Academic Support & Engagement

12:55pm PDT

Math Masters: Fun and Challenging Games for Upper Elementary and Middle School Students
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room BE-3
Get ready to dive into an exciting world of math games that will challenge students' minds and boost skills! In this workshop, you'll engage in a series of fun, interactive activities designed to make math come alive. Join us to explore strategies, solve puzzles, and compete in challenges that will help students master math concepts in a whole new way!. We will discuss adaptations and ways to support students' homework.
Presenter
avatar for Lora Carey

Lora Carey

Program Coordinator, Mathematics, Monterey County Office of Education
Lora Carey is a lifelong educator who enjoys teaching math and using technology to enrich the learning process. Her goal is to help students and teachers see the beauty, joy, and relevance of mathematics. Through digital learning and educational technology, teachers and students have... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room BE-3
  Academic Support & Engagement

12:55pm PDT

Restorative Practices for Effective Classroom Management & Engagement
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room CE-19
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
  Academic Support & Engagement

12:55pm PDT

Transforming Adversity into Achievement
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X02
Nearly a third of California’s youth face adversity, including poverty, family challenges, and digital risks. These struggles often manifest as trauma expressions in our learning spaces. Join us for an enriching session as we empower and teach skills to support youth in overcoming challenges to transform adversity into achievement!

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 3
Presenter
avatar for Raynee Russell

Raynee Russell

Operations Manager / Lead Teacher, Global Kindness Initiative
Raynee Russell, a driven educator & speaker, is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of high trauma and disenfranchised youth. With over a decade of experience in Education & Expanded Learning, Raynee has developed a unique approach that focuses on empowering individuals... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X02
  Academic Support & Engagement

12:55pm PDT

Word Power: Strategies for Boosting Kids' Vocabulary Skills
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X04
Join this hands-on workshop to explore the three tiers of vocabulary and learn practical techniques to enhance vocabulary acquisition. Learn to identify Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 words and discover effective strategies to infuse each category into your program. Get hands-on with interactive activities that prepare students to comprehend texts through their vocabulary knowledge.
Presenter
avatar for Westley Baker

Westley Baker

Solutions Executive, Scholastic Education Solutions
Westley Baker, a Solutions Executive for Scholastic Education Solutions and a member of the City of San Jose Library & Education Commission, has had a rich and diverse professional journey. His career in education began as a 5-8 grade reading/history teacher and K-8 school administrator... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X04
  Academic Support & Engagement

12:55pm PDT

Youth-Led & Brain-Friendly: Exploring Principles for High-Impact Programming
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X06
Great programs follow simple principles that lead to memorable experiences for both educators and students. In this interactive workshop, participants will work collaboratively with the Mizzen Education Team and fellow peers to experience best practices of student and staff engagement! Walk away with the skills and tools you need to enhance high-energy, high-engagement elements into your expanded learning program.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Hailee Moehnke

Hailee Moehnke

Projects & Events Manager, Mizzen Education
As projects and events manager for Mizzen Education, Hailee Moehnke (she/her/ella) designs and implements virtual and in-person events and trainings for out-of-school-time educators. Before joining the Mizzen Education, Moehnke was the national program operations manager for After-School... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X06
  Academic Support & Engagement

12:55pm PDT

Supporting Students with Disabilities
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room C6
A student with a disability should have access to the same opportunities as our general student population. Come learn about different disabilities and ways to accommodate individual student needs in the expanded learning environment. We will have hands-on activities that will help us learn how to create inclusive environments for all. Students with disabilities are all of our students...Let's support them!

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 3, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Allison Gribben

Allison Gribben

Director of Special Services, North Monterey County Unified School District
Allison is the Director of Special Services for North Monterey County Unified School District. She has worked in the field of Special Education for over 20 years as a Special Education Teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Program Specialist, and District Administrator. Allison... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room C6
  Healthy Safe & Inclusive Environments

12:55pm PDT

We've Got Your Back™ - A Team Approach to School Safety
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Library
The We’ve Got Your Back™ (WGYB) program is a mindfulness-based alternative to active shooter drills for schools and students TK-12th grade. The goal of the series is to increase school safety through "situational awareness" (our ability to identify when something is amiss in our environment). Join experienced police officers as they walk you through WGYB and Heart Centered Learning®, which focuses on student and staff well-being through 5 Cs: Consciousness, Compassion, Confidence, Courage and Community.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Michael C. Kimball

Michael C. Kimball

CEO, M.C. Kimball and Associates, Inc
Michael C. Kimball has over 30 years of experience in school safety with M.C. Kimball and Associates, INC traveling nationwide with Homeland Security helping schools, school districts and associated programs with training and tools to enhance safety and security of our students and... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Library
  Healthy Safe & Inclusive Environments

12:55pm PDT

Your Inclusion Era: Taylor-ing Success for ALL Students in Expanded Learning
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D14
Leave this session feeling empowered to make a difference for students with special needs! In this interactive workshop, we'll engage in scenarios, proactive planning, and group discussion to identify common barriers and strategize solutions to create expanded learning programs that are welcoming and effective for all students. As fearless allies of students with disabilities, you will be able to answer these questions: What's the right language to use when I'm talking about students with disabilities? What are some high-impact skills I can develop to support all students? How can I plan ahead and build activities with all students in mind?

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Kristen Henry

Kristen Henry

Vice President of Curriculum & Training, Elevo Learning
Dr. Kristen Henry is a School Psychologist, district administrator, and accomplished leader in education. As a recent graduate of the CASEL Fellowship program, Dr. Henry demonstrated a deep dedication to advancing SEL principles in education. In her current role as the Vice President... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D14
  Healthy Safe & Inclusive Environments

12:55pm PDT

A FREE GiFT Just for You! Up your Professional Skills to Ensure Your Success
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Café
GiFT is an interactive virtual learning community platform designed specifically for expanded learning staff. In partnership with Region 5, GiFT provides a space to immerse in Rev Up workshop content and other valuable material essential for success in your position. Choose from a variety of courses: successful transitions, establishing classroom agreements, academic support strategies, cultural relevancy & so much more!! You'll have the opportunity to earn course certificates while connecting with peers in an immersive learning environment. Elevate your career with this free GiFT!

Workshop offered during Session 2, Session 3, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Richard Tavener

Richard Tavener

Futurist, Fused Learning, LLC
Richard is an Emmy® award winning documentary filmmaker, developer of educational  curriculum and builder of STEM+Arts Labs for Expanded Learning programs. For Imagine it! Richard assembled a network of STEAM (STEM+Arts) education  thought leaders including Blue Man Group, Pixar... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Café
  Professionalism & Program Management

12:55pm PDT

Continuous Quality Improvement: More than a Process…It's a Mindset!
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room CE-18
The Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process is essential to Quality Standards implementation. This CQI workshop will focus on both the practical application and how to break down ALL the steps in the process – Prepare, Assess, Plan, Improve, and Reflect. We'll also show you how to use excerpts from the new CQI Guidebook as a resource to understand how to build your CQI muscle and mindset!

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Bill Fennessy

Bill Fennessy

Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality, California Afterschool Network (CAN)
Bill is a Senior Specialist for the California AfterSchool Network. After a successful professional motorcycle road-racing career, Bill began his new career in education in 1998 with the Pasadena Unified School District as a Campus Aide. In 2000 he moved to Blair IB School as a School... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room CE-18
  Professionalism & Program Management

12:55pm PDT

They Go Where We Lead - Practicing Professionalism
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Theater
Come learn about professional behavior expectations in an expanded learning environment. Explore practices and characteristics that define professionals and ways to expand skills for results that lead to healthy relationships and a successful career! Participate in discussions of the standards for responsible and ethical conduct, as well as guidelines for maintaining integrity, honesty, and accountability.
Presenter
avatar for Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Executive Director, Kids Kan, Inc
Dr. Gale K. Gorke has been a public school educator nearly 40 years, teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels.  She currently is the Executive Director of Kids Kan Inc., an organization that specializes in staff development, activity selection and program implementation... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Theater
  Professionalism & Program Management

12:55pm PDT

"Going on a First Date with Myself" - Creative Writing for Mental Wellness
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D17
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
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

12:55pm PDT

Depression in Children and Adolescents
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X08
The goal of this workshop is to help educators support and work more effectively with students suffering from depression. Participants receive an overview of child and adolescent depression, learn how depression can impact school performance, and develop an understanding of treatment options. Come learn how you can help!

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
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 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X08
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

12:55pm PDT

Do you REALLY Know Me? Building Relationships to Help All Children Thrive! (Grades TK-5)
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D11
For grades TK-5th: All students need safe, supportive environments that foster their social-emotional well-being. Join this interactive workshop to learn how to promote positive behaviors and build relationships with all children to nurture students’ unique identities. Come away with new perspectives, strategies, and tools to use in your programs.
Presenter
avatar for Ziem Neubert

Ziem Neubert

Executive Director, YMCA of Silicon Valley Project Cornerstone
Ziem Nguyen Neubert is Project Cornerstone’s Executive Director with a Master of Arts degree in Education (Administration and Supervision). She engages volunteers and staff to drive the vision and fundraising, while leading a dynamic team in building relationships with the community... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D11
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

12:55pm PDT

Support Adults to Avoid Burnout and Enhance Well-Being
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X09
Working with children can be rewarding while at the same time emotionally and physically depleting. This workshop will help the important adults in children's lives identify the signs of stress and caregiver fatigue. You'll leave with tangible strategies to build your capacity and enhance your emotional and physical well-being.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Karessa Irvin

Karessa Irvin

Mental Health Trainer & Professional Development Coach, Effective School Solutions
Karessa Irvin is a bilingual Brooklyn, NY native but now hails in the Bay area of CA. She is a Mental Health Trainer and Professional Development Coach from Effective School Solutions (ESS). She previously worked as an Adjunct professor and program manager supporting LGBTQ+ young... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room X09
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

12:55pm PDT

Building Tomorrow: Hands-On STEAM Challenges for Young Innovators
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D15
Let's innovate! Learn how to craft and facilitate compelling STEAM challenges that boost students' critical thinking and creativity. You'll learn effective questioning strategies that promote exploration and student collaboration. Leave with tools to effectively assess student understanding and progress in STEAM activities.
Presenter
avatar for Maria Parker

Maria Parker

STEAM Coordinator, Monterey County Office of Education
Maria Parker is an award-winning bilingual educator with experience teaching at the middle and elementary levels in Salinas and San Luis Obispo. She spearheads initiatives to enhance STEAM education in Monterey County's school districts, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D15
  STEAM

12:55pm PDT

Storytelling on a String: Facilitating Engineering with Empathy
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D10
Interested in engaging your students in engineering while improving their SEL skills? Join The Tech Interactive for a hand-on workshop focused on building innovator mindsets. Explore strategies for incorporating empathy into engineering activities and walk away with a design challenge you can try with your students.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Lauren Cage

Lauren Cage

Professional Development Specialist, The Tech Interactive
Lauren Cage has been with The Tech Interactive in San Jose, CA since 2012, where she has held several educator roles. She currently serves as Professional Development Specialist, developing educational content and leading professional development for educators on design challenge... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D10
  STEAM

12:55pm PDT

Tinker to Learn: Science and Engineering for All
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room H3
Let's get creative! Learn to facilitate science and engineering activities by creatively reusing materials in non-obvious ways. Make and take fun gadgets from lessons that demonstrate science phenomena, actively engage students, and emphasize important collaboration and communication skills. Leave with many ideas, strategies, and examples! Come tinker the RAFT way!

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 3, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Eric Welker

Eric Welker

Director of Learning Development, Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT)
I taught high school science and math for 12 years before joining the RAFT team in 2007. In my 16 years at RAFT, I’ve designed many hands-on STEAM activities and kits, developed and facilitated hundreds of teacher workshops, and engaged students in grades TK-12 in several engineering... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room H3
  STEAM

2:20pm PDT

CATCH Us Having Fun!
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Small Gym
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
  Academic Support & Engagement

2:20pm PDT

Restorative Communication for Staff Supporting Disengaged Youth
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room CE-19
The current generation of youth have had to deal with many daunting challenges. As a result, many are disengaged from teachers and peers. While authoritative approaches can drive disengaged youth further away, Restorative Communication can help establish trusting, healthy and more sustainable relationships. Come learn valuable techniques that will help you and your students succeed.

Workshop offered during Session 1 and Session 4
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 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room CE-19
  Academic Support & Engagement

2:20pm PDT

Youth-Led & Brain-Friendly: Exploring Principles for High-Impact Programming
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room X06
Great programs follow simple principles that lead to memorable experiences for both educators and students. In this interactive workshop, participants will work collaboratively with the Mizzen Education Team and fellow peers to experience best practices of student and staff engagement! Walk away with the skills and tools you need to enhance high-energy, high-engagement elements into your expanded learning program.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Hailee Moehnke

Hailee Moehnke

Projects & Events Manager, Mizzen Education
As projects and events manager for Mizzen Education, Hailee Moehnke (she/her/ella) designs and implements virtual and in-person events and trainings for out-of-school-time educators. Before joining the Mizzen Education, Moehnke was the national program operations manager for After-School... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room X06
  Academic Support & Engagement

2:20pm PDT

Supporting Students with Disabilities
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room C6
A student with a disability should have access to the same opportunities as our general student population. Come learn about different disabilities and ways to accommodate individual student needs in the expanded learning environment. We will have hands-on activities that will help us learn how to create inclusive environments for all. Students with disabilities are all of our students...Let's support them!

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 3, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Allison Gribben

Allison Gribben

Director of Special Services, North Monterey County Unified School District
Allison is the Director of Special Services for North Monterey County Unified School District. She has worked in the field of Special Education for over 20 years as a Special Education Teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Program Specialist, and District Administrator. Allison... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room C6
  Healthy Safe & Inclusive Environments

2:20pm PDT

We've Got Your Back™ - A Team Approach to School Safety
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Library
The We’ve Got Your Back™ (WGYB) program is a mindfulness-based alternative to active shooter drills for schools and students TK-12th grade. The goal of the series is to increase school safety through "situational awareness" (our ability to identify when something is amiss in our environment). Join experienced police officers as they walk you through WGYB and Heart Centered Learning®, which focuses on student and staff well-being through 5 Cs: Consciousness, Compassion, Confidence, Courage and Community.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Michael C. Kimball

Michael C. Kimball

CEO, M.C. Kimball and Associates, Inc
Michael C. Kimball has over 30 years of experience in school safety with M.C. Kimball and Associates, INC traveling nationwide with Homeland Security helping schools, school districts and associated programs with training and tools to enhance safety and security of our students and... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Library
  Healthy Safe & Inclusive Environments

2:20pm PDT

Your Inclusion Era: Taylor-ing Success for ALL Students in Expanded Learning
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room D14
Leave this session feeling empowered to make a difference for students with special needs! In this interactive workshop, we'll engage in scenarios, proactive planning, and group discussion to identify common barriers and strategize solutions to create expanded learning programs that are welcoming and effective for all students. As fearless allies of students with disabilities, you will be able to answer these questions: What's the right language to use when I'm talking about students with disabilities? What are some high-impact skills I can develop to support all students? How can I plan ahead and build activities with all students in mind?

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Kristen Henry

Kristen Henry

Vice President of Curriculum & Training, Elevo Learning
Dr. Kristen Henry is a School Psychologist, district administrator, and accomplished leader in education. As a recent graduate of the CASEL Fellowship program, Dr. Henry demonstrated a deep dedication to advancing SEL principles in education. In her current role as the Vice President... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room D14
  Healthy Safe & Inclusive Environments

2:20pm PDT

A FREE GiFT Just for You! Up your Professional Skills to Ensure Your Success
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Café
GiFT is an interactive virtual learning community platform designed specifically for expanded learning staff. In partnership with Region 5, GiFT provides a space to immerse in Rev Up workshop content and other valuable material essential for success in your position. Choose from a variety of courses: successful transitions, establishing classroom agreements, academic support strategies, cultural relevancy & so much more!! You'll have the opportunity to earn course certificates while connecting with peers in an immersive learning environment. Elevate your career with this free GiFT!

Workshop offered during Session 2, Session 3, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Richard Tavener

Richard Tavener

Futurist, Fused Learning, LLC
Richard is an Emmy® award winning documentary filmmaker, developer of educational  curriculum and builder of STEM+Arts Labs for Expanded Learning programs. For Imagine it! Richard assembled a network of STEAM (STEM+Arts) education  thought leaders including Blue Man Group, Pixar... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Café
  Professionalism & Program Management

2:20pm PDT

Continuous Quality Improvement: More than a Process...It's a Mindset!
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room CE-18
The Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process is essential to Quality Standards implementation. This CQI workshop will focus on both the practical application and how to break down ALL the steps in the process – Prepare, Assess, Plan, Improve, and Reflect. We'll also show you how to use excerpts from the new CQI Guidebook as a resource to understand how to build your CQI muscle and mindset!

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Bill Fennessy

Bill Fennessy

Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality, California Afterschool Network (CAN)
Bill is a Senior Specialist for the California AfterSchool Network. After a successful professional motorcycle road-racing career, Bill began his new career in education in 1998 with the Pasadena Unified School District as a Campus Aide. In 2000 he moved to Blair IB School as a School... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room CE-18
  Professionalism & Program Management

2:20pm PDT

Depression in Children and Adolescents
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room X08
The goal of this workshop is to help educators support and work more effectively with students suffering from depression. Participants receive an overview of child and adolescent depression, learn how depression can impact school performance, and develop an understanding of treatment options. Come learn how you can help!

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
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 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room X08
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

2:20pm PDT

Empathic Approaches to Challenging Behaviors
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room CE-20
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
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

2:20pm PDT

Support Adults to Avoid Burnout and Enhance Well-Being
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room X09
Working with children can be rewarding while at the same time emotionally and physically depleting. This workshop will help the important adults in children's lives identify the signs of stress and caregiver fatigue. You'll leave with tangible strategies to build your capacity and enhance your emotional and physical well-being.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Karessa Irvin

Karessa Irvin

Mental Health Trainer & Professional Development Coach, Effective School Solutions
Karessa Irvin is a bilingual Brooklyn, NY native but now hails in the Bay area of CA. She is a Mental Health Trainer and Professional Development Coach from Effective School Solutions (ESS). She previously worked as an Adjunct professor and program manager supporting LGBTQ+ young... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room X09
  Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

2:20pm PDT

Career Exploration through Culturally Relevant, Diverse and Inclusive Methods
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room C5
STEAM the Streets created engaging multimedia resources to help your students explore careers through a culturally relevant lens. In this workshop, we will highlight these resources including the STEAM the Streets App and slide-based lessons. They both feature engaging stories from underrepresented individuals in STEAM career fields. Take back amazing resources ready to implement on Monday!
Presenter
avatar for Ben Gilbarg

Ben Gilbarg

Director, STEAM the Streets
STEAM the Streets helps youth see themselves in STEAM careers through culturally relevant media and the arts. Since being founded in 2016, they have directly served over 6,000 students and have reached more than 3 million through online campaigns. STEAM the Streets has helped schools... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room C5
  STEAM

2:20pm PDT

Data Detective: Empowering Young Minds Through Design Thinking
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room BE-3
Equip your students with vital academic and life skills to explore, analyze, and interpret data - all important for careers of the future! Discover how to foster data literacy in your classroom through hands-on, creative problem-solving activities. We'll show you how to make learning both fun and impactful! Take what you've learned and implement it on Monday!

Presenter
avatar for Maria Parker

Maria Parker

STEAM Coordinator, Monterey County Office of Education
Maria Parker is an award-winning bilingual educator with experience teaching at the middle and elementary levels in Salinas and San Luis Obispo. She spearheads initiatives to enhance STEAM education in Monterey County's school districts, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room BE-3
  STEAM

2:20pm PDT

Storytelling on a String: Facilitating Engineering with Empathy
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room D10
Interested in engaging your students in engineering while improving their SEL skills? Join The Tech Interactive for a hand-on workshop focused on building innovator mindsets. Explore strategies for incorporating empathy into engineering activities and walk away with a design challenge you can try with your students.

Workshop offered during Session 3 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Lauren Cage

Lauren Cage

Professional Development Specialist, The Tech Interactive
Lauren Cage has been with The Tech Interactive in San Jose, CA since 2012, where she has held several educator roles. She currently serves as Professional Development Specialist, developing educational content and leading professional development for educators on design challenge... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room D10
  STEAM

2:20pm PDT

Tinker to Learn: Science and Engineering for All
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room H3
Let's get creative! Learn to facilitate science and engineering activities by creatively reusing materials in non-obvious ways. Make and take fun gadgets from lessons that demonstrate science phenomena, actively engage students, and emphasize important collaboration and communication skills. Leave with many ideas, strategies, and examples! Come tinker the RAFT way!

Workshop offered during Session 1, Session 3, and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Eric Welker

Eric Welker

Director of Learning Development, Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT)
I taught high school science and math for 12 years before joining the RAFT team in 2007. In my 16 years at RAFT, I’ve designed many hands-on STEAM activities and kits, developed and facilitated hundreds of teacher workshops, and engaged students in grades TK-12 in several engineering... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room H3
  STEAM

2:20pm PDT

Empower Youth Voice In The Learning Space
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room D22
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
  Youth Voice & Leadership