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Positive Change: Igniting a Healthy School Environment

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Positive Change: Igniting a Healthy School Environment

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Are you up to date on the current wellness policy, and how it impacts your school, clubs, and organizations? Be a part of a positive change to improve student health, fitness, and academic performance. Come learn about the fundamentals of our local school wellness policy. This session will explore the policy and healthy ways to support your students in a fun and engaging environment.

Presented By:

Angela Allen-Hess, Specialist, Student Wellness and Athletics

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Engage students in the co-construction of ideas, issues and values by interacting with text and engaging in dialogue through Socratic Seminars.

Presented by:

Terri Verhaegen, Program Specialist, AP & AVID

Nereida Prado, Program Specialist, GATE

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MAPping the Road to Student Success with the Quadrant Report

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MAPping the Road to Student Success with the Quadrant Report

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Achievement? Growth? Percentile? What does this all mean for my students and my instruction. This hands-on session will focus on utilizing MAP data to create a road map for success for our SAUSD students.

Participants are encouraged to bring a learning device, if possible.

Presented by:  Emily Wolk, PhD, Executive Director, Research & Evaluation

Emily has dedicated 30 year to the students of SAUSD as a classroom teacher, a mentor teacher, a Curriculum and Program Specialist, as Assistant Director, and currently as the Executive Director of the R&E Department. Emily's focus on student centered data-drive decision making is pivotal to her work and dedication to the SAUSD community. In her spare time, Emily can be found on the beaches of Mexico or bending steel.

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How Do I Make the Most of the MAP Growth Student Profile to Individualize Instruction?

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How Do I Make the Most of the MAP Growth Student Profile to Individualize Instruction?

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Want to learn how to use MAP data to guide your instruction?  Want to learn how to use your MAP results to target your instruction?  Use the power of the next generation Student Profile to boost you instruction and student learning.

Participants are encouraged to bring a learning device, if possible.

Presented by:  César González, PhD, Program Specialist, Research & Evaluation

Cesar works with teachers and school sites to support their use of data driven decision making utilizing MAP results in order to provide the best first instruction to our SAUSD students. Cesar has been honored to work with the students and teacher of SAUSD for the past 20 years as a teacher, Bilingual Resource Teacher, Curriculum Specialist, and currently as a Program Specialist.

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Listen and Learn

Project Kinship is a very important community partner. Their mission is to increase community safety, promote hope, health and well-being among the formerly incarcerated and their families, and help individuals successfully re-enter the community.

Project Kinship provides our students with direct, individual support they need.  As teachers, we have much to learn by listening to these amazing panel members whose life experiences can shed light on the students in our own classrooms. This session will open both your eyes and heart.

To learn more about Project Kinship, visit: https://www.projectkinship.org/

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Kick off the year by communicating routines and procedures clearly on day one. This will allow for a smoother year.

"Teach-tos" is a new approach to teaching the basics of PBIS. This communicates a consistent and systematic way to teach classroom expectations the first days of school. This workshop will feature user-friendly lesson plans in a format teachers can use.

Mike Perry is

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How do you build a positive classroom community with your students? Do you believe relationships with your students are important? Join us for an interactive workshop on community building in the classroom, where we will facilitate many activities you can incorporate at the start of the year. We will also discuss Restorative Practices, professional development, and support throughout the year.

Presented by:  Orlando Navarro, School Climate Program Specialist.
Rose Aguilera, School Climate Liaison.
Elena Barajas, School Climate Liaison.

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Student Discourse and the Math Reflection Tool

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Student Discourse and the Math Reflection Tool

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How can we support mathematical discourse through the use of our Math Reflection Tool?
In our second year implementation of CPM, we will continue to focus on student discourse as the vessel to address mathematical rigor. In this session, we will participate in reflecting on our practices and working towards creating an environment that will promote student discourse as an essential part of our classrooms.
Participants are encouraged to bring a learning device, if possible.
Presented by: Laily Rinkel, Math Curriculum Specialist

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Student Discourse and Supporting Mathematical Rigor

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Student Discourse and Supporting Mathematical Rigor

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How does mathematical discourse promote curiosity and depth of  mathematical understanding?  How does this discourse support the development of mathematical rigor?

Learn about the importance of students constructing viable arguments and critiquing others' reasoning, as well as strategies to support their conversations.
Participants are encouraged to bring a learning device, if possible.
Presented by:  Jenny Lopez, Math Curriculum Specialist

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How do we inspire depth of learning?

This session will highlight the work of a group of future teachers who are currently in their Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at UCI. Their work highlights a project-based approach to authentic assessments. This allows for deep learning as well as complex thinking.

The assignment was to create a museum installation or learning center that communicates a particular "marginalized" history. What you will see is a plethora of creative products that can be used to both teach and learn in your own classroom!

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BreakOut EDU - Join the Movement and Spark Creativity

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BreakOut EDU - Join the Movement and Spark Creativity

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Breakout EDU games promote collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.
Gamers experience a roller coster of emotions while applying content based knowledge to unlock different type of locks with an ultimate goal - Breakout from a locked box and save the day!

This PD is recommended for teachers and admin that are novice to the Breakout EDU movement and are  interested in creating their own or use already created games.

For more information, go to
http://bit.ly/breakoutSAUSD

Presented by:
Jessica Salcedo & Nikolina Petrova
Jessica and Nikolina were both part of the Teacher Effectiveness Coaches team. We are passionate SAUSD - proud teachers with secondary math background and experiences.
We love working productively, collaboratively, and reflectively with both teaches and students.

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Sparking Teacher Understanding: What is my legal responsibility as an educator when one of my students has an IEP?                                       Special Education Department

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Sparking Teacher Understanding: What is my legal responsibility as an educator when one of my students has an IEP?                                       Special Education Department

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AUDIENCE: BOTH General & Special Education Teachers and Administrators

PD Description:
Have you ever wondered what responsibilities you hold when one of your students has an IEP? We encourage you to participate in this interactive Professional Development presentation which explores the legal aspects of Special Education and each team member's responsibility as it pertains to students' IEP's and services. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal learning devices.

Presenter Bios:
Darek Jaronczyk, Director of Special Education has been with SAUSD since 2012 when he began as the Coordinator of Special Education. Darek started his career in Special Education as an Instructional Aide while attending the University of California at San Diego. He went on to become a school psychologist in the Chicago Public Schools before returning to California. Darek is a first generation child of immigrant parents. His life experience and knowledge of Special Education law brings an inclusive lens to the SAUSD Special Education Department and in his advocacy for students with disabilities.

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Energize Student Engagement: Teachers Promoting Experimentation and Innovation 

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Energize Student Engagement: Teachers Promoting Experimentation and Innovation 

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Why is it important to think like an artist?  Creativity and innovative thinking are essential skills that can be developed.  By fostering creativity and thinking like an artist, no matter what career path students choose, we are nurturing a culture where ideas are king and curiosity reigns.  How do we create the innovators of tomorrow where students student ideas and interests lead the learning and artistic mindsets and habits foster voracious research and investigation?  How, as educators, do we effectively model a culture of risk-taking and persistence in experimenting, innovating and pursuing ideas?

Participants will consider effectively coaching students through risk-taking to investigate and follow a path related to their own curiosity.  We will review the importance of the arts standards around demonstrating openness in trying new ideas, methods, materials and approaches; demonstrating persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods and approaches.

Robyn MacNair is a Program Specialist for VAPA.

Robyn MacNair worked as a design consultant before becoming a teacher. She became an elementary Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) specialist teaching dance, theatre, visual art and music for 7 years. She taught secondary visual art for 12 years before becoming the SAUSD VAPA specialist. Her responsibilities include professional development, grant writing, programming, community relations, advocacy, instructional leader,

community relations, coordinating arts programs and events, and developing the conservatory at Santa Ana High School.

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Sparking Instructional Leaders: Peer Coaching/ Mentoring 101

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Sparking Instructional Leaders: Peer Coaching/ Mentoring 101

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Are you currently in a leadership role at your site? Are you interested in developing your mentoring skills? Join us as we review adult learning theory, explore mentoring techniques, and learn skills to utilize when encouraging best practices with our colleagues. Many of the techniques shared can be utilized to spark dialogue with our students, as well!

Participants are encouraged to bring their personal learning devices.

Presented by: Dawn Aguila Training, Induction, and Professional Support (TIPS) Program Specialist

Dawn works closely with the mentors and candidates in the SAUSD induction program. She is a K-12 product of SAUSD and has worked in general and special education settings (K-8) in SAUSD since 2001.  She is passionate about supporting ALL of Santa Ana's teachers and students.

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Igniting Student Engagement and Rigor in Science - 2018-2019 SAUSD NGSS Updates and Opportunities

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Igniting Student Engagement and Rigor in Science - 2018-2019 SAUSD NGSS Updates and Opportunities

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Join us for a deep dive into SAUSD Science! We will review the advances we have made in toward NGSS in the past few year and take a look at the current resources available to teachers. We will also discuss materials and opportunities for professional development throughout the school year.

Presented by Amy Holte - Science Curriculum Specialist

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CTE                                                              Session 1. PD Title:  PLTW Sparks Curiosity!                                                                                                                              Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – Round Table SessionBrief Description of PD : Round Table Discussions Topics for PLTW Teachers: Best Practices to engage students, adapting PLTW projects to spark curiosity, strategies to help with student success. presenters                                                                            Don Isbell –Director of CTE      Ruth Abatzoglou –CTE       Program Specialist

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Wow! Lucky Students!!
Session 2 Only

Description: Take a Tour of Valley's CTE site to learn about the many CTE pathways our students can follow. You will be pleased to learn the wonderful skills, experiences, and learning available to our students. You will be better able to provide your students with the educational options that align with their career goals. You will undoubtedly be proud of what SAUSD has done to ensure a quality college and career pathway for our students.

Presenters: Don Isbell, Director of CTE and CTE staff

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PD Title: Enhancing Learning for All!  How to support students with Executive Functioning needs.                            Special Education Department         

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PD Title: Enhancing Learning for All!  How to support students with Executive Functioning needs.                            Special Education Department         

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Join us in exploring research based supports and interventions for students with Executive Functioning deficits. Our goal is to empower you with the ability to enhance inquiry in your 21st Century classroom for all students while addressing their unique needs. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal learning devices.

Presenter Bios:

Paul Valerio, Coordinator of Special Education came to SAUSD by way of Ontario-Montclair School District. He holds a Mild/Moderate teaching credential and was a Special Education Program Administrator prior to transitioning into his current position. He comes from a family of educators and believes in providing all learners with supports and tools to support their success.

Marci Dallazen, Program Specialist for Mild/Moderate High School Programs taught as a Mild/Moderate teacher at Saddleback High School prior to moving to her current position. She is also a first generation child of immigrant parents, and learned English in school. Her personal story along with her educational background in Special Education and the Arts has made her a proponent of Inclusive Education. Watching students experience success in an academic setting when given options to highlight and utilize multiple intelligences makes her passionate about UDL and its value in the classroom.

Executive Functioning Resources:

EF and Learning

EF and Homework

Links: Executive Functioning Resources

EF Self-Regulation

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2. Terri |

3. Amy | NGSS: Opportunities to dive deeply into the new standards and identify opportunities for inquiry

4. Robyn | VAPA: Reviewing current practices with peers to consider opportunities for questions that spark curiosity.

5. R & E | Session #1: Make the most of the MAP Growth Profile.

6. R & E | Session #2: Using data to promote cross-content literacy or How does data inspire curiosity? What role does it play?

7. Nery |

8. Jennifer Lopez | How can I use the recent math textbook adoption in a manner that encourages student inquiry?

9. Laily | How can I use the recent math textbook adoption in a manner that encourages student inquiry?

10. Sal  |

12. Mayra's Team (Darek and TBD)| Session #1: Special Education Law

13. Mayra's Team (Paul and Marci) | Session #2: Executive Functioning

14. Angela | P.E.

15. Heidi, Dave R., Kristi F.…  | Session #1- Orlando Classroom Community

16. Heidi, Dave R., Kristi F.…  | Session #2- Mike Perry- Teacher tos: PBIS basics that start off the year on the right foot.

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18. Dawn | Sparking Instructional Leaders: Peer Coaching/ Mentoring 101

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21. Jenny Shumar | What do we need to know about our students: Understanding the definition of homeless and maximizing SAUSD resources.

22. Don Isbell –Director of CTE  Ruth Abatzoglou –CTE              Program Specialist- Session 1: PD Title:  PLTW Sparks Curiosity!
Session 2: Take a Tour: Learn about CTE Pathways

23. Nikolina and Jessica- Igniting Engagement: Let's think INSIDE the box!

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25. Cesar Chacon- Everyone has Spark!

Working with youth who will be attending or are currently attending school in an alternative setting can be both a challenge and opportunity. All-too-often we can see the challenge, but this session will explore the opportunities to reframe our thinking and see the unique spark of our students. We will share success stories of our former students during this session, while we also discuss some approaches that motivate students to engage in school.

26. UCI How do we inspire depth of learning?

27. Project Kinship- Panel