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

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.

 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.

 

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. 

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

This session will allow for a smooth way to implement classroom expectations and strategies that have proven success on Speech and Debate teams.  This workshop will feature a semester long syllabus, user-friendly lesson plans and new procedures as well as access to the script data base.

Let's grow together by creating a spark that leads to a fire of learning for all of our students!

Presenter:

Sal Tinajero

SAUSD Communication Program Specialist

Find answers to these dilemmas facing many of your students.  Learn about potential solutions and resources available to your students and/or their families.

Presenter, Jenny Shumar, a District teacher, trainer, and Program Specialist for the past 31 years, has been the Santa Ana Unified School District McKinney-Vento Liaison for 16 of those years.  This session is to help staff understand the unique needs of students facing homelessness and some of the resources available to them to ensure they are succeeding in school.

Description: Leverage online course materials for intermediate and high school students to inspire curiosity and prepare learners of all backgrounds and education levels for an increasingly technologically driven world.  Integrate state-approved curriculum in multiple subject areas in a mobile, asynchronous, and self-directed way. 

 

Presented by: James Fowler, Curriculum Specialist and Certified Online Instructor