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Saturday, September 14
 

8:55am PDT

Restorative Communication for Staff Supporting Disengaged Youth
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
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

8:55am PDT

Quality Standards: Because Quality Matters!
Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
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

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

From Play Well to Learn Well with LEGO Education
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
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

10:20am PDT

Understanding Developmental Milestones to Enhance Learning Experiences for TK/K Students
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and important developmental milestones are essential when designing/implementing expanded learning programs for children aged 4 to 6 years old. Learn strategies to align program activities and learning experiences for the unique needs and abilities of this age group, with the goal of supporting the whole child. You'll walk away with a greater ability to foster holistic expanded learning programs with developmentally appropriate activities, materials, and instructional approaches when you return to program on Monday!

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Laura Demaree

Laura Demaree

Coordinator, Oak Grove School District
Laura Demaree (she/her) is a longtime leader in the Expanded Learning Field in Santa Clara County, with two decades of experience. She has managed state and federally-funded after-school programs and has been responsible for many local early learning initiatives throughout Santa Clara... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D16

10:20am PDT

Quality Standards: Because Quality Matters!
Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
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

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

From Play Well to Learn Well with LEGO Education
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
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

12:55pm PDT

Continuous Quality Improvement: More than a Process…It's a Mindset!
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
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

12:55pm PDT

Support Adults to Avoid Burnout and Enhance Well-Being
Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
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

2:20pm PDT

Restorative Communication for Staff Supporting Disengaged Youth
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
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

2:20pm PDT

Understanding Developmental Milestones to Enhance Learning Experiences for TK/K Students
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and important developmental milestones are essential when designing/implementing expanded learning programs for children aged 4 to 6 years old. Learn strategies to align program activities and learning experiences for the unique needs and abilities of this age group, with the goal of supporting the whole child. You'll walk away with a greater ability to foster holistic expanded learning programs with developmentally appropriate activities, materials, and instructional approaches when you return to program on Monday!

Workshop offered during Session 2 and Session 4
Presenter
avatar for Laura Demaree

Laura Demaree

Coordinator, Oak Grove School District
Laura Demaree (she/her) is a longtime leader in the Expanded Learning Field in Santa Clara County, with two decades of experience. She has managed state and federally-funded after-school programs and has been responsible for many local early learning initiatives throughout Santa Clara... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room D16

2:20pm PDT

Continuous Quality Improvement: More than a Process...It's a Mindset!
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
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

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

Support Adults to Avoid Burnout and Enhance Well-Being
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
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

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
 
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