ReV Up 2024: Full Schedule

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

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

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

Title/Position Grant Managers, Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades TK-K, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Youth Voice & Leadership, Diversity Access & Equity

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

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

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades TK-K, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

8:55am PDT

STEAM Play for Young Learners

Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT

Room X07

Come play with an integrated approach to science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) for TK-3rd graders! If you serve this age group, then this workshop is for you. We'll get hands-on with design challenges and learn strategies to design engaging learning experiences that promote collaboration, cooperation, and critical thinking. We will learn how to facilitate learning through taking an inquiry stance--modeling curiosity and wonder. Come get inspired so you can inspire and engage your young learners!

Presenter

Robyn Stone

Coordinator, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Room X07

STEAM

Title/Position Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades TK-K, Grades 1-3
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

8:55am PDT

This Can Be You! Multimedia Show that Inspires All Ages to Connect Content to Careers

Saturday September 14, 2024 8:55am - 10:15am PDT

Theater

Join DJ Anghelli for an immersive, high energy audio/visual experience that inspires young people to pursue innovative careers in STEAM. “This Can Be You” is a multimedia-adrenaline-shot-of-vision to help students see themselves in a broad range of STEAM careers. Our show makes relevant connections to reach youth where they're at and gets them excited about what’s possible. Let's help students early in life so they're ready to thrive in the future. You'll leave inspired!

Presenter

DJ Anghelli

Youth Engagement Specialist, 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 8:55am - 10:15am PDT
Theater

STEAM

Title/Position Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Youth Voice & Leadership

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

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

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5
Skill Level Beginner
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

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

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

Title/Position Grant Managers, Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Youth Voice & Leadership, Healthy Choices & Behaviors, Diversity Access & Equity

10:20am PDT

"Playful Numbers: Games to Boost Fluency and Number Sense in TK-3

Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT

Room BE-3

Discover engaging, hands-on games designed to enhance number sense and fluency in young learners. This workshop will explore a variety of playful activities that make math both fun and meaningful, helping students develop a strong foundation in numerical concepts. During the session, we will also unpack ways to help students with homework.

Presenter

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 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room BE-3

Academic Support & Engagement

Title/Position Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades TK-K, Grades 1-3
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

10:20am PDT

You're an Educator! Coach Students to Success

Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT

Room C5

Presenter

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

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades TK-K, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

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

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

Title/Position Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

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

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

Title/Position Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Healthy Choices & Behaviors

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

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

Title/Position Grant Managers, Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Healthy Choices & Behaviors

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

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

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades TK-K, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

10:20am PDT

Empower Youth Voice In The Learning Space

Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT

Room D22

Presenter

Charli Kemp

Executive Director, Change the Tune

Saturday September 14, 2024 10:20am - 11:40am PDT
Room D22

Youth Voice & Leadership

Title/Position Grant Managers, Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades TK-K, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Youth Voice & Leadership, Healthy Choices & Behaviors, Diversity Access & Equity

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

Lora Carey

Program Coordinator, Mathematics, Monterey County Office of Education

Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room BE-3

Academic Support & Engagement

Title/Position Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

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

Presenter

Richard Tavener

Futurist, Fused Learning, LLC

Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Café

Professionalism & Program Management

Title/Position Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

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

Presenter

Maia Akiva

Trainer, Kid-Grit

Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D17

Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

Title/Position Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Healthy Choices & Behaviors

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

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

Title/Position Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades TK-K, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Skill Building

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

Maria Parker

STEAM Coordinator, Monterey County Office of Education

Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room D15

STEAM

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

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

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

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8
Skill Level Beginner
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

12:55pm PDT

Tinker to Learn: Science and Engineering for All

Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT

Room H3

Presenter

Eric Welker

Director of Learning Development, Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT)

Saturday September 14, 2024 12:55pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room H3

STEAM

Title/Position Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5
Skill Level Beginner
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

2:20pm PDT

Restorative Communication for Staff Supporting Disengaged Youth

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT

Room CE-19

Presenter

Ryan McCarthy

Executive Director, Global Kindness Initiative

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room CE-19

Academic Support & Engagement

Title/Position Grant Managers, Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades TK-K, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Youth Voice & Leadership, Diversity Access & Equity

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

Presenter

Richard Tavener

Futurist, Fused Learning, LLC

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Café

Professionalism & Program Management

Title/Position Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building

2:20pm PDT

Do You REALLY Know Me? Building Relationships to Help Youth Thrive! (Grades 6-12)

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT

Room D11

For grades 6th-12th: Older youth 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 to nurture students’ unique identities. Come away with new perspectives, strategies, and tools to use in your programs!

Presenter

Debbi Headley

School Partnerships Director, YMCA of Silicon Valley Project Cornerstone

Debbi Headley is Project Cornerstone’s School Partnerships Director with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. She leads the Schools Team in delivering programs and services to students, teachers, and parents/families while collaborating with school partners to create safe... Read More →

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room D11

Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

Title/Position Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Skill Building

2:20pm PDT

Empathic Approaches to Challenging Behaviors

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT

Room CE-20

Presenter

Bill Stierle

CEO, Subtext Solutions

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room CE-20

Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

Title/Position Grant Managers, Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 1-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Safe & Supportive Environment, Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Healthy Choices & Behaviors

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

Ben Gilbarg

Director, STEAM the Streets

Saturday September 14, 2024 2:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Room C5

STEAM

Title/Position Program Directors, Site Coordinators, Frontline Staff
Grade Level Served Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, High School
Skill Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Quality Standards Active & Engaged Learning, Skill Building, Youth Voice & Leadership, Diversity Access & Equity

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