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Monday, July 22
 

8:00am PDT

Co-Teach Like Rockstars- Room #1810
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Are you new to Co-Teaching as a TOR or SPED instructor, or simply looking to deepen your best practices as a Co-Teach Team? Then join us for a session dedicated to modeling best practices to ensure maximum support for your students (and to minimize stressors on both teachers / maximize communication in PLC practice). We will be sharing what we have found works best for our students (in an ELA classroom) and how we work best to collaborate for shared instructional practice. You will walk away from this session with some helpful routines and strategies to try in your Co-Teach classroom to strengthen your Co-Teach Team!
Speakers
NC
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Co-Teaching with my Bestie- Room #1831
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
This session is for teachers who are coteaching/ are interested in the benefits of coteaching and/or working with kids with IEP's in the General Education setting. We will present different models of coteaching with examples of each in our classroom. We will present our routine of SEL/DOL/ and strategies for student engagement. This presentation will benefit teachers who want to see examples of effective team teaching and learn strategies on how to share responsibilities in the Coteach environment. There will also be examples of ways to scaffold reading and writing assignments to ensure all students can access grade level curriculum standards.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Forrey

Julie Forrey

Education Specialist, SUHSD
avatar for Leslie Bustos

Leslie Bustos

Teacher, SUHSD
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Do's, Taboos and Superstitions- Room #1803
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Any teacher working with immigrants or students of a different cultural background should attend this presentation. Culture does not stop at the classroom door. Students bring their culture into the classroom. If teachers do not have an understanding of different cultural norms, it doesn't matter how good their lessons are. Students need, first and foremost, a safe learning environment. If students do not feel safe or that they themselves are not understood or valued, learning will be impeded and outcomes will be low if not dismal.
My presentation teaches teachers to have greater awareness and sensitivity to cultural norms around the globe. Having an understanding of a variety of culture differences can make the difference between a good educator and a great educator.
Participants will play a game which challenges their knowledge of Customs, Festivals & Holidays (like Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Passover, Holi, etc.), Superstitions, Food & Drink, and Do's & Taboos in 90 countries around the globe.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Sharp

Cynthia Sharp

ESL Teacher
I have taught ESL for 30 years (SDSU, UCSD and NCA School) and have been to 40 countries. I also host international students in my home.  I love learning about different cultures, both what we share in common and also what is vastly different. Lacking awareness of differences in... Read More →
Do's Taboos & Superstitions Presentation pdf
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Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Embracing AI in the ELA Classroom- Room # 1842
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Who should attend: Teachers who are curious about AI use in the classroom.

What they will learn: AI tools that help with grading and scaffolding in the classroom; Using ChatGPT to make teaching easier; how to get students to use AI effectively, and ease the fear of cheating in student work.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Schafran

Jennifer Schafran

ELA TEACHER
I am an innovative, dedicated, and resourceful ELA teacher with fourteen years of varied instructional experience.  Learning and implementing an array of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, and utilizing the latest educational technologies allows me to create engaging, thoughtful... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

English NEW Fundamentals Curriculum- Room # 1843
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Any English Fundamental teachers who want to preview and be able to utilize our newly organized curriculum.
Speakers
KC

Kitty Cancino

TOSA, SUHSD

Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Ensuring Academic Integrity: Detecting and Preventing AI-Assisted Cheating- Room #1804
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
In the past two years, there has been a boom in students using Large Language Models (commonly referred to as AI) such as Chat GPT to complete writing assignments. This has left educators struggling to meet student needs while upholding academic standards and fostering a culture of honesty and accountability. This session will equip educators with several different strategies to identify instances of AI plagiarism in their classrooms. We will also review prevention strategies appropriate to varied grades, subjects, and ability levels, as well as how to react when students have used AI to plagiarize their classwork.
Speakers
avatar for Morgan Clark

Morgan Clark

I have been a teacher in SUHSD since 2016. I am an advocate for multi-cultural literature in the English classroom, piloted the creative writing program for the district, and spearheaded the creation of SEL Common Start lesson plans for the 23-24 school year. As a digital native... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

ERWC 12 and ELs-Building Skills and Preparing for College and Career for- Room #1805
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
All ERWC 12 teachers who have ELs in their class(SEI, etc.) I show how to help further build language and speaking opportunities from the existing modules both I and D. Teachers will walk away with ways to differentiate and scaffold to CCSS mastery, strategies to get EL students and all student speaking, listening and reading and writing rhetorically. Teachers will walk away with 2-3 modules that I have scaffolded out and one common one we will work on in the session where they apply their skills to increase language development.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Burgess

Lisa Burgess

Teacher, SUHSD
ERWC12 scaffolds and differentiation for ELs and SwD success.  ERWC 12 Course Outline, Standards covered, and protocols and routines to increase listening and speaking in order to support students in making L1-L2 connections, using reading strategies, and practice academic discourse... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Harnessing the Power of Collaborative Learning- Room #1837
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Content area teachers who are looking for ways to support student academic performance and develop college readiness skills. Teachers will learn a student-centered, structured format for deeply examining content from any subject area. I will be presenting on Collaborative Study Groups. Teachers will benefit by learning a structure and strategy that allows students to work together to understand content material better and the teacher can use this as a formative assessment to quickly see what students are struggling with.
Speakers
MG
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Kindness & Firmness: Establishing Secure attachment with your students- Room # 1834
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Those who would like to attend would learn the different dynamics between Kindness and Firmness when interacting with their students. Having a balance of the two and the awareness of how to impose firmness with students can build the gap between the sometimes disconnect between student and teacher. Staff will walk away with psychoeducation on attachment styles, communication strategies, and skills that can allow for them to feel more connected with their students. Additionally, staff will gain insight to how they respond to difficult situations with their students in order to be more effective and experience less internal distress due to having new skills.
Speakers
KL

Kasey Lewandowski

Licensed Mental Health Clinician
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Language Production for Reticient English Learners- Room # 1801
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
English learners (ELs) often approach class discussions with apprehension. Despite caring educators inviting their contributions, we often fail to adequately prepare them to facilitate accountable engagement. This presentation will discuss learning strategies that teachers can immediately implement across all content areas, grades, and readiness levels to reduce student anxiety and encourage different modes of communication amongst students. Teachers can walk away with ideas to better support diversity, perspectives, and experiences in their classroom community. Educators looking to support their ELand Multi Language learners (MLLs) are encouraged to attend.
Speakers
avatar for Janel Bruan

Janel Bruan

ELD/English Teacher, HTH, ELD/English teacher, HTH, Sweetwater Union High School District
Janel Bruan [Brew-one] (she/her) is a second generation Filipinx-American English teacher. Working with the Sweetwater Union High School District since 2018, Janel has worked with students grades 7-12. She has a strong commitment to supporting her students, especially English Language... Read More →
avatar for Laura Luchau

Laura Luchau

SUHSD ELD TOSA, Sweetwater Union High School District
Laura Luchau has been teaching for Sweetwater since 1991! She's worn many hats over the year - all levels of ELA, ELD, and yearbook/newspaper, as well as leadership and resource positions within ELA, ELD, Achieve3000, technology, and Accelerated Reader. This is her second year as... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Listenwise: Listening assessment for ELD students- Room # 1807
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
ELD teachers should consider attending to learn more about the Listenwise platform and how to use Listenwise to improve students' listening scores on the ELPAC. I will be presenting how to navigate and implement the Listenwise platfrom to assign podcasts to their classes. Additional listening practice can benefit ML students' performance on the listening portion of the ELPAC.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Ratchford

Julia Ratchford

ELD Teacher and Curriculum Specialist, Olympian High School
Olympian High School ELD teacher and ELD Curriculum Specialist
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Once, Twice, 3 Reads We're Reading- Room # 1838
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Who should attend? Teachers who have disciplines where students need to read text closely and analyze it for deeper meaning and understanding. Participants will reflect on reading comprehension or sense making skills where students require support. They will be guided through an activity from a literature class that requires students to read a passage from a rigorous text and analyze the text 3 different times with increasing depth with video and student samples. Participants will be given a template to apply in their own classrooms and they can use the activity to not only increase student understanding but use it to promote student conversation.
Speakers
avatar for Arlene Ma Suy

Arlene Ma Suy

I currently teach AP English Literature and AP Seminar at Otay Ranch High.
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Project Learn- Tapping into students' creative genius- Room #1840
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
ELA teachers will learn about the NEA’s Big Read and how to incorporate it into their classroom through the Write Out Loud’s Read Imagine Create program. This program gives students a unique opportunity to engage in a variation of project-based learning and differentiation as students construct and self-direct a project of choice in one of four project categories. Participating teachers will receive a class set of novels to read with their students as the basis for student projects.
Speakers
ZP
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Scaffolding for ALL Learners in Co-Teach: What does TRUE Inclusion look like?- Room #1813
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
New and veteran co-teachers as well as those interested to learn about inclusion models would benefit from attending. Teachers who are trying to create lessons that reach a broad spectrum of learners and are challenged with the ideas of first best lesson for ALL without compromising on the expectations will walk away with ideas on how to not teach to the middle but to engage all learners and ensure standards are being met.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Bolles

Heather Bolles

English TOSA, Sweetwater Union High School District
Heather Bolles is an English teacher on special assignment (TOSA) in the office of State and Federal Programs at Sweetwater Union High School District. While with the district for 27 years, she has helped author the LCAP, provided curriculum professional development, and supported... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Shifting the Focus: Developing Student Decision-making in Writing- Room #1808
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
How can we, as teachers of writing, help students develop a more expansive view of what writing is and can be? This session will explore the ways descriptive outlining can be used throughout the writing process to create writing experiences that engage students in rhetorical decision-making and develop their agency as effective and independent communicators. Participants will walk away with tools to increase student ownership of the writing process, to make the thinking of student writers visible, and reconsidering the value of the process over the product when developing student writing assignments.
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Kleffman

Courtney Kleffman

Teaching & Learning Resource, SDAWP Teacher Consultant, Otay Ranch High School
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

Using HMH resources to create curriculum for Students with IEPs-Room # 1835
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
This session is for English Fundamentals and Co-teachers who are interested in using the HMH resources to create accessible curriculum for students with disabilities. I will walk you through my thought and planning process as a I look over a text and activties in the text book to determine what will benefit our students' literacy development while maintaining their engagement.
Speakers
MH
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

8:00am PDT

"Teaching Writing in the Social Science Classroom" -Room # 701
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Teachers eager to boost teaching methods and bolster student literacy will discover the power of the RACE Method. This approach enhances reading comprehension and written responses, applicable across various subjects in history.
Speakers
avatar for Karlie Eriksson

Karlie Eriksson

Social Science Teacher, Bonita Vista Middle School
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Critical Reading Across Content Areas- Room #705
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This session is avalable to all 7-12 cross-content area teachers interested in incorporating AVID Critical Reading Strategies with structured student interactions into their content area classrooms. Participants will learn to apply the important critical reading steps needed to analyze the meaning and purpose of text sources, using the gradual release method of, "I do, we do, you do in pairs, you do," method. This session will model and provide scaffolded examples, as well as provide AVID Critical Reading support resources for all content area teachers to access and utilize.
Speakers
avatar for Virginia Shaw

Virginia Shaw

AVID District TOSA, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Embracing the Whole Teacher to lead the Whole Student- Room #704
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This presentation is for any teacher seeking to infuse joy and purpose in the classroom while embracing student voice. Teachers will be able to reflect on their personal & professional journeys and learn different ways to incorporate student voice to create projects, lessons, or units that allow students to develop their academic skills while supporting the development of their whole selves.
Speakers
avatar for Nashely Veronica-Mata

Nashely Veronica-Mata

Community Schools TOSA, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Engage and Elevate: Transforming Text-Based Discourse through Socratic Seminars- Room #702
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Teachers of any subject who are interested in empowering students to have complex academic conversations based on rigorous texts should attend this interactive session that will engage teachers in the preparation for and implementation of a Socratic Seminar. The presenter will share protocols, tools, and resources for using the strategy in their classroom as well as model the faciliation of a seminar on creating and contributing to a learning culture in our classrooms and schools.
Speakers
avatar for Kalie Espinoza

Kalie Espinoza

TOSA, Sweetwater Union High School District
Kalie Espinoza has been an educator for 13 years, primarily teaching English Language Arts at Bonita Vista High School in the Sweetwater Union High School District. For the past three years, she has served as the Teacher on Special Assignment for Teacher Induction. Kalie is passionate... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

8:00am PDT

History/Social Science NEW Fundamentals Curriculum- Room #706
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Any SPED M/M Fundamental teachers who want to preview and be able to utilize our newly organized curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Herring

Christopher Herring

Teacher, Sweetwater Union High School District
I have been employed in the field of special education with the Sweetwater Union High School District since 2011. Throughout my tenure, I have held various positions including co-teacher, fundamentals instructor, and moderate program educator. Additionally, I have served as an induction... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

8:00am PDT

HSS Middle School Textbook Introduction- Room #703
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Get a sneak peak at the Textbook Implementation Plan and participate in a Q&A to start engaging with the newly adopted textbook digital resources.
This session is for 7th AND 8th Grade HSS Middle School Teachers. 
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Reading Research: Helping Students Decode Research Articles- Room #711
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
In this session, participants will learn why they should have students read research studies and not just a textbook, where to find these readings, practical, evidence-based strategies to help students decode reading collegiate-level articles, and using the strategy of dual coding to process and remember what was read.
Ideal for AVID, science, psychology, statistics, and ethnic studies teachers
Speakers
avatar for Allyn Olsen

Allyn Olsen

Allyn Olsen (she/hers) is a Chula Vista native and has been teaching at her alma mater, Hilltop High School, since 2006. She has taught AP Psychology for the past 7 years.  Allyn has served as the regional vice president for Psi Alpha, the high school psychology honor society, and... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Social Emotional Learning: Developing skills strategically through mindful guidance and relationships- Room #709
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This presentation will be beneficial to anyone wanting to learn more about how to support developing social emotional skills in students. It will include a brief overview of the science of learning and why attention to SEL is needed in every classroom, especially in current times. The beneficial connection between SEL and academic learning will be explored. Strategies for supporting skill development that can be used in any classroom as well as resources and guidance to seeking next steps for further professional development and learning in this area will be offered. Brief overviews of Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practices, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, Self-And-Match, Thrively, Relationship Development Intervention, Project Based Learning, Inquiry Based Learning, Gender Support Plans, and Mindfulness will be included to build awareness and inspire further inquiry.
Speakers
DS
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Step by Step process to teach students how to annotate sources.- Room #710
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This session is for History teachers who want to offer students structured direction on what to do when confronting primary and secondary source documents. These 6 Steps of Annotation lead students with the foundational information to create their Informative/Argumentative essays. The lesson presented will be on Expansion Westward. This will add to teacher pedagogy in that it will provide a systematic practice of annotations, easy for students to follow, that balances content and literacy skills.
Speakers
SC

Sergio Ceniceros

U.S History Teacher, Mar Vista Academy
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Using ChatGPT to Generate Text-based Formative Assessments- Room #712
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This session considers how to use AI tools including ChatGPT to generate formative assessments that allow teachers to gauge student learning in both content and academic literacy. Samples from World History 10, including student-focused rubrics, can serve as models for teachers to use when creating their own materials for classroom use. Relevant to any subject area, this session will provide a quick overview of assessment development process and include time for people to create their own materials.
Speakers
avatar for Katrine Czajkowski

Katrine Czajkowski

Classroom Teacher (H/SS, math, ELA) and PD resource, Mar Vista High School
Czajkowski SweetPD 2024 pptx
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

8:00am PDT

AP Statistics - Improving Communication (and Scores) on FRQs-Room #705
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
Current or hopeful AP Statistics teachers- let's talk! We'll plan out a calendar of FRQs to give to our students throughout the year of time appropriate topics. Then we can ask to use some PLC time to meet (Zoom or Google maybe) during the year to discuss/score/calibrate. Our goal is for all teachers (and students) to know what is 'good enough' on the AP Exam and what is not. There are a lot of common mistakes that are easily avoided.
Speakers
avatar for Linda Spatafore

Linda Spatafore

Mathematics Department chair, Eastlake High School
2024 SweetPD AP Statistics sessions docx
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

Bounded Instructional Activities: Supporting ELs in Math Class- Room #208
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
In this session, I'll focus on the power of bounded instructional activities in math classrooms. Tasks, like Number Talks, Which One Does Not Belong, Math Mistakes, and Data Talks provide clear routines and time limits, creating environments where students can actively engage in math discussions and develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. By regularly incorporating these activities, we'll explore how they can promote higher-level thinking skills, enhance mathematical comprehension, and cultivate a growth mindset among all students through consistent practice with mathematical language routines. Participants will have the opportunity to explore resources and share one they hope to try in practice.
Speakers
avatar for Angel Prado

Angel Prado

Math Teacher, SUHSD
SweetPD Bounded Instructional Activities pdf
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

Building Thinking Classrooms Book Club- Room #203
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
This session focuses on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments). In this session, you will read and come together over coffee to have a guided discussion spotlighting reflection, how to increase math achievement and implementation in the classroom. This session previews the structure of this book club by focusing on a short read and discourse afterwards. This session is a sneak peak of our Math Book Club sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning, Teacher Reflection
Speakers
avatar for Erin Graves
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

EmpowerED: Curriculum Crafting for all Learners- Room #403
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
I believe the content I will be presenting will benefit all educators by enhancing their pedagogical approaches and content knowledge, enabling them to meet the diverse needs of their students better. My goal is to share my insights into adapting curriculum to meet the diverse needs of Mild/Moderate learners while integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) principles and implementing effective behavior supports where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Speakers
RT
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Enhancing Mathematical Achievement for Students- Room #202
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
Focused on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments), what literacy in mathematics means and how to implement it in your classroom. In this session, you will learn how structured instructional practices and classroom climates benefit math achievement for all students. Learn how students learn mathematics BEST (how the brain learns). This session is a sneak peak at our "Enhancing Mathematical Achievement for Students" sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning Assessments.
Speakers
KW
DH
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

M+L: Group Worthy Tasks (M+L=Math+Literacy)-Room #702
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
Focused on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments), what literacy in mathematics means and how to implement it in your classroom. In this session, you will learn what a group worthy task is and how to modify a task to make it group-worthy, while incorporating structured student interactions. This session is a sneak peak at our "M+L: Group Worthy Tasks" sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning and Formative Assessments.
Speakers
AC
avatar for Osvaldo Soto

Osvaldo Soto

Director, UC San Diego Math Project/UC San Diego CREATE
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

Making Student Thinking Visible Through Formative - Room #701
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
SUHSD is transition from Illuminate to Formative. High school teachers teaching any subject will walk away with strategies that can be immediately implemented in their planning with the Formative platform to provide immediate feedback to every student. Learn how to embed content into Formative from platfoms you are already using.

With data from Formative, you are able to: 

  • make informed instructional decisions

  • identify trends in student performance

  • assess learning progress

  • differentiate instruction

  • intervene early with struggling students

  • adopt evidence-based practices

  • tailor instruction to meet individual needs

  • track student growth

  • provide timely interventions

Speakers
avatar for Maricruz Rosete

Maricruz Rosete

Teacher, San Ysidro High School
SweetPD Formative Presentation Making Student Thinking Through Formative pdf
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

Math Fundamentals Curriculum- Room #404
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
Any SPED M/M Fundamental teachers who want to preview and be able to utilize our newly organized curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Parmley

Ashley Parmley

Education Specialist, ORHS
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

Math+Literacy: HS Classroom Experience- Room #207
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
This session focuses on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments), what literacy in mathematics means and how to implement it in your classroom. In this session, you will learn what Literacy in Mathematics means and how it translates into implementation in a math classroom. This session reviews structured instructional practices which benefit math achievement for all math students. This session is a sneak peak at our "Math+Literacy" sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning.
Speakers
avatar for Melody Morris
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

Multilingual Learners in Math- Room #402
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
Focused on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments), what literacy in mathematics means and how to implement it in your classroom. In this session, you will learn how to implement mathematical language routines + structured student interactions. This session is a sneak peak at our "Multilingual Learners in Math" sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning and CFAs for Language Learners.
Speakers
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Alison Hill

Math, Sweetwater Union High School District
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William Zahner

San Diego State University
I research mathematics education and multilingual learners. I live in San Diego. I have a dog.
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

Promoting a Growth Mindset through Standards-Based Grading Practices- Room #707
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
Does your grading system align with beliefs around growth mindset? How might grades communicate which standards students have mastered and which still need improvement? In our session, we will explore ways to incorporate aspects of Standards-Based Grading into your assessment system and promote a culture of improved learning over time. We will discuss and interact with math grading rubrics, network with other math teachers interested in assessment, and discuss ways to use assessment data to inform student interventions. Resources will be shared to begin creating or refining your assessment and grading system to start the year.
Speakers
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Mimi Williams

Math Teacher at Mar Vista Academy & TOSA for Sweetwater Teacher Residency, Sweetwater Union High School District
Mimi Williams is a TOSA and Resident Coach for the Sweetwater Teacher Residency Program. She also teaches math at Mar Vista Academy in Imperial Beach, CA. She has been an educator in the Sweetwater Union High School District for more than 20 years.
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Reshaping the Formula: Dynamic Strategies for Modernizing Mathematics Teaching in an Evolving World- Room #209
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
Attend: 7-12th grade math teachers

Content: Rich Task from Discrete Math field (task still being narrowed down)

Our session will aim to show teachers a new way to deliver mathematical experiences to students. Collaboration is the name of the game. In order to create a meaningful experience for students we need to have genuinely interesting tasks for students to work on together. Our session hopes to further move our teachers away from the "I do, we do, you do" failed paradigm and toward a classroom filled with student voice, productive struggle, and an appreciation for the beauty of mathematics. To reshape our future, the future of our community, we need to step into the students' modern world and meet them where they are. We hope to allow our participants an authentic experience as learners of mathematics so they can better empathize with their students. A teacher who understands the motivations of their students will be much better prepared to help them to shape their futures.

We will use our 75-minutes to advocate for equity for all students. We want to highlight the many ways we, as teachers, affect student equity, for better or worse. We will highlight how, in our everyday work with students, “equity” is how we choose to launch our lesson, whose ideas to amplify, how we support multiple languages, how much think-time we allow students to have, and how we synthesize multiple perspectives of the same mathematical phenomenon. We should regularly employ the 5 practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions (Smith and Stein, 2011). We must pay close attention to opening up time to think, using structured student interactions like “think-pair-share” and reciprocal teaching. Physically, our classroom should be set up for collaboration. They need to provide space around the room to work out their ideas and be given ample time to wrestle with the mathematics before any conclusions are discussed. Teachers must strive to create an environment where all students feel a sense of belonging. Ultimately, equity is a question of status. “Equity” in the classroom means maintaining a culture of respect and collaboration where all students are of equal status. When students feel included, they are more likely to engage in an authentic and meaningful way. In Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) Framework (Schoenfeld, A. H.) one of the five dimensions for creating a powerful classroom is equitable access to content. All teachers want to deliver classroom activities that support and invite all students to actively engage with mathematics. In our session we will ask those in attendance to engage
Speakers
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Anne Marie Almaraz

Otay Ranch High School
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

Strategies for student success- Room #406
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
All teachers should attend to help students use common strategies across every discipline. They will identify strategies that will be effective in their own classes based on instructional goals, nature of lesson, and how students need to interact: tying in goals with outcomes or skills (written/oral, cognitive, psychomotor). I will be sharing AVID strategies and materials to discuss with PLC team. Identifying the learning goals, how to present material, assess, provide feedback, and improve retention requires discussion of student needs to motivate both teachers and learners. Knowing what to bring to your own classroom and share at PLC meetings will help teachers meet student needs.
Speakers
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Leticia Tena

AVID Coordinator, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

This isn’t English! Bridging the gap between math and literacy.- Room #201
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
In this session we will discuss ways to get every student reading, writing, listening and speaking about math. By bridging these domains, educators can foster a learning environment that promotes student voice and collaboration to enhance conceptual understanding. I will be showcasing vocabulary games (Heads Up and Pictionary) and writing prompts to get students started with their math literacy journey.
Speakers
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Cristina Hernandez

Mathematics, SUHSD
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

8:00am PDT

iPad Video: Sport Skill Analysis- Room #608
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
This session is intended for any/all PE people that wish to improve student sport skill movement. Improvement for self improvement or for the athletes they coach. The process of video analysis may lend to enhanced training practices that can contribute to a person's overall biomechanical sport related movement.

*Please bring your SUHSD iPad if available.
Speakers
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Robert Reyes

Human Performance & Well-, Rancho Del Rey Middle School
RANCHO DEL REY MIDDLE SCHOOLClass Title:  8th Grade Human Performance & Well-Being
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  PE, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Mental Health 101: A brief Clinical approach to understanding Symptomology, practitioners and treatment.- Room #603
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
Anyone interested in learning the manner in which mental health conditions are diagnosed, difference between practitioners of mental health services, and how treatment is provided.
Speakers
SZ
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  PE, High School

8:00am PDT

Transitioning to our new Inclusion PE model- Room # 605
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
We are at a crossroad of Inclusion, this workshop is for both Adapted PE teachers and PE teachers. In this workshop we will discuss the possibilities in implementing a new Inclusion model into our physical education programs, while still focusing on all students' needs. This will be a hands on experience as well as a place for discussion, where together we will look at differentiating curriculum in the our PE classroom. In addition, Educators will leave this workshop with potential strategies, equipment modifications and how they will better serve our students as a community out in Inclusion physical education.
Speakers
avatar for Eileen Grady-Romero
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  PE, High School

8:00am PDT

We Need Strength - The Importance of Equitable Strength Training Practices in Public Schools- Room #607
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
Teachers interested in implementing Weight training curriculum and practices into their daily lessons. We will discuss strategies, logistics, and simple programming ideas to help teachers have tangible solutions to implementing strength training into P.E courses. Lesson will be on resistance training practices within a P.E curriculum. This will benefit teachers and departments who do not have a structured or unified approach to their weight room hours and times.
Speakers
RO
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  PE, High School

8:00am PDT

"Cultivating Depth: Fostering Academic Dialogue and Turn-Taking with Numbered Heads Together Strategy for Science Educators" - Room #406
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Step into an exciting session crafted to spark your teaching skills and ignite your students' learning adventure! Dive into dynamic strategies that will enliven how students understand and analyze charts, graphs, and diagrams. Through fun language routines like Numbered Heads Together and Information Gap, discover the magic of teamwork as we tackle important information together, paving the way for academic success.
But there's more! This session isn't just about teaching techniques—it's about reflection and growth. Through interactive group activities, we'll create a supportive space for you to refine your teaching methods while empowering your students to excel in explaining complex concepts and using language effectively.
Don't miss out on this chance to refresh your teaching approach and inspire a love for learning in your classroom. Join us for a session filled with innovation and motivation.
Speakers
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Jorgina Hall

Science Teacher & Curriculum Specialist, Otay Ranch High School
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

AI is here to stay, get over it-Room #401
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Are you curious about how AI can help you and your students become better at learning and assessing? Are you just scared that you're becoming obsolete? Worried about students cheating? Hop on over and get some solid AI experience with useful tools and advice for these quandaries. Use the tool, don't fear it.
Speakers
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Ryan Smith

Teacher
Meow.
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Dive into Gizmos!- Room #408
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Let's dive into the Gizmos Library together! Come explore or re-explore the collection and find a new Gizmo that catches your eye. We'll take a relaxed approach, checking out how to log in via Clever and quickly assessing a Gizmo and its Student Exploration Sheet (SES). The goal? Get inspired to use a fresh Gizmo in a whole new way!
Speakers
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Amanda Wilson

Senior Implementation Coordinator, ExploreLearning
For 20 years, Amanda Wilson has been an advocate for STEM education. She was a secondary STEM teacher, then transferred to a district STEM instructional and assessment specialist. Amanda has worked with multiple education grants at the collegiate level supporting new STEM teachers... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Enhancing Educator Effectiveness through Holistic Well-Being- Room# 206
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Topic: Enhancing Educator Effectiveness through Holistic Well-Being Explore the intersection of educator wellness and pedagogical outcomes in this dynamic session. We will delve into how prioritizing personal health and work-life balance directly impacts teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. Discover strategies for incorporating physical fitness, stress management, and healthy habits into daily routines, ultimately enhancing educator well-being and classroom performance. Participants will gain actionable insights on leveraging personal wellness to cultivate a positive learning environment and improve student engagement. Join us to unlock the potential of a healthier, more balanced approach to teaching and learning. Intended Audience: This session is ideal for educators, administrators, and staff members committed to improving their well-being to positively impact student learning outcomes. Participants from all disciplines and experience levels will benefit from the practical strategies shared in this session. Learn customized workout suggestions for different age groups, explore the importance of nutrition and flexibility, and uncover insights into longevity and quality of life. Walk away with actionable steps to enhance your personal wellness and professional effectiveness, while inspiring your students to prioritize their own well-being. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your health and create a positive ripple effect within your school community!
Speakers
RG

Raul Galindo

Science Teacher, Sweetwater Union High School District
Hello! I'm Raul Galindo, a passionate science teacher with over 20 years of experience in education and athletics. Born and raised in National City, CA, I graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1993 and proudly served as a Jet Engine Mechanic in the US Air Force. I went on to earn... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, Middle School

8:00am PDT

First Week Fun: Activities to Spark Classroom Connections
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Want to learn other effective ice breakers and interactive activities to build community and connections in your classroom? Interested in making all your students feel acquainted and comfortable with each other? Want fun resources you can use the first week back or when returning from any vacation? If you answered, yes to any of these questions, then this is the session for you! You'll be able to gain first hand student experience with each activity as well as leave with the materials to implement immediately.
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, Middle School

8:00am PDT

It's All Fun and Games in High School Chemistry-Room # 304
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Come play device-free unit review games that are designed to provide an opportunity for all chemistry students to problem solve and think critically while working together as a team in a growth-mindset environment. Although this session is primarily targeted to chemistry teachers, many of the games are generic and can be modified to fit any subject area.

Takeaways: Teachers will walk away with device-free game materials that align to the high school chemistry curriculum. Some games are specific to a particular topic/unit, while others can be modified to fit any topic/unit.
Speakers
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Zoe Li

Science Teacher, Otay Ranch High School
IP
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Liberatory Science Education for Students with Disabilities- Room #404
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
This workshop is intended for teachers that engage students with disabilities in either a General Education science setting or a Fundamentals setting. Teachers will get a crash course on Transborder DisCrit, followed by the usage of this framework in a science setting. Participants will be given copies of 2 lesson plans that they can use or modify at their discretion. One lesson will be on Biomes and the other lesson will be on Climate Change. Teacher-Participants will enhance their pedagogical understanding of the Universal Design for Learning through a cultural lens that engages students material reality.
Speakers
MA
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

March Mammal Madness: The Art of Gamify Learning- Room#309
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
This session will be geared toward any STEM teacher who wants to use real-world phenomena to engage students in their lessons. Phenomena-based teaching aims to cover content standards by first posing questions that students can connect with. Often, students have observed these phenomena but never questioned their causes or deeper implications. By employing the Socratic method and asking probing questions, teachers can gain insight into students' perceptions and misconceptions about a topic. Moreover, when students realize that others share similar insights, they can feel more comfortable discussing their understanding of a topic in a safe space.
Speakers
AP
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Moving the Needle: Using Common Formative Assessments and Specific Feedback to Create a Classroom Growth Mindset- Room #1522
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
This session is open to all teachers but the free takeaways will be most relevant to Biology or other Science teachers.
In this session, we will discuss how collective teacher efficacy and specific feedback can be used to guide PLC work and to target students in need of additional support. Session attendees will have access to site created CFA's available for immediate use in the classroom. In addition, there will be a number of Science writing performance tasks available. We will be presenting assessments used to on-board students as well as assess student understanding of the nature of science and properties of living organisms. These assessments may be used during the first few weeks of instruction. Teacher and student access to valid and reliable formative assessment tools have the potential to transform a science classroom into a safe and comfortable learning environment where taking risks and making mistakes are a normal part of learning.
Speakers
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David Buse

Biology NBCT/CPA Coordinator/Coach
I like talking about how we can work together to find solutions.  You can also talk to me about punk rock and running.
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

NGSS Narratives: Engaging Students Through Science Storylines- Room # 405
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Integrating NGSS-aligned storylines into science education transforms learning from memorization to an active, engaging experience. Learn how to make complex concepts accessible for all students, that are also memorable, foster curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. Join our session to learn how to implement storylines effectively in your classroom, with practical tips and resources to get started. Focused on Biology storylines, but all Science teachers are welcome.
Speakers
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Jennifer Jones

Biology/ Medical Biology, Castle Park High School
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Alexandra Yerka

Biology/Anatomy Teacher, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Pathway to Success: Building Success in CTE Pathway through Effective Instruction -Room #202
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
The session will focus on integrating real-world experiences, relevant skills, and practical tools into the curriculum. Teachers will learn strategies for providing students with opportunities to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, to better prepare them for success in higher education and future careers. Additionally, incorporating industry connections, internships, and career exploration activities can give students a better understanding of potential career paths and the skills required to thrive in their chosen fields.
Speakers
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Annaleah Gonzalez

CTE Medical Teacher, Eastlake High School
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Science NEW Fundamentals Curriculum- Room #410
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Any SPED M/M Fundamental teachers who want to preview and be able to utilize our newly organized curriculum.
Speakers
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Gina Arias

Teacher
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Sorting: Making Knowledge Visible without Scaring the Children- Room #402
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Tired of your students staring blankly at you while simultaneously possessing an utterly blank page? Try sorting! There is no chance for blanks because students have the ingredients for a perfect recipe, they just need to put those ingredients in places that make sense. See their thinking, question their reasoning, and encourage conversations among students while they seek compromise. Most examples provided will be from science, but can easily be connected with most content areas.
Speakers
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Lindsay Goulet

Physics Teacher, CVH
Sorting Goulet SweetPD pptx
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Surfs Up! Modeling Board Meetings in Chemistry- Room #301
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
This session will be most valuable to science teachers. In the session I will present examples of developing models to construct explanations about science phenomena . This will be an introduction and brief example from a Modeling Instruction in Chemistry course that I attended through the American Modeling Teachers Association (https://www.modelinginstruction.org/). Colleagues will participate in asking questions, analyzing data, developing models, constructing explanations, and communicating information in a board meeting. Teachers will walk away with an understanding of modeling instruction and ideas on how to have students use whiteboards to develop shared understanding of science concepts. The phenomenom that I plan to present could be used as an introductory lesson on matter, gases, or the kinetic molecular theory.
Speakers
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Heather Abaroa-Bassett

Chemistry Teacher, Chula Vista High School
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

The Ultimate Middle School Science Teacher's Guide to CER- Room #407
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Interested in additional resources to better support students writing scientific explanations using the CER format? Join us as we review various writing and classroom supports, examples for middle school science topics, including those found in the HMH curriculum and take a peak into new CER resources on BrainPop Science.
Speakers
JF

Jennifer Fee

Science Teacher, Chula Vista Middle
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Tina Tom

Science and Computer Science Teacher and Blended Learning Specialist, Science/SUHSD
My name is Tina Tom. I have been teaching at Chula Vista Middle School for 12 years. I was District Teacher of the Year during 2020-2021. I teach General Science 1 and Accelerated General Science 1 and 2. My Accelerated General Science classes are involved in project based learning... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, Middle School

8:00am PDT

You Too Can Implement Phenomena Driven Science Curriculum- Room # 302
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Science teachers, but more specifically chemistry teachers. They will learn about how to change instructional approaches to ensure the use of 3-dimensional teaching with NGSS. In particular they will see how phenomena can be used to DRIVE a unit. This will include examples of how to introduce a phenomenon, create initial models, perform a Driving question board, and use the activity summary board to keep track of learning throughout the unit. Participants will get to put on their learner hat to experience this as a student (in a very quick approach) as well as have a chance to look at each of the instructional approaches I use. I will present on my earth's energy unit (which is a tricky one for chemistry teachers who are new to NGSS). This will help teachers to get a better picture of how to implement NGSS and hopefully help them see the benefits of its use for both the students and the teachers (much more engaging lessons!).
Speakers
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Rachel Meisner

Chemistry and Physics Teacher AND TOSA for literacy, Sweetwater Union High School District
I have been teaching Chemistry for the past 21 years and Physics for the past 6 years at Castle Park High School. Additionally I have a new role as a part time district TOSA for science literacy with SUHSD. I also teach elementary science methods at SDSU, oversee student teachers... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

8:00am PDT

Classroom Management for Moderate Teachers- Room #902
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Do you need help setting clear rules and expectations, establishing routines and procedures? Do you want to be able to use effective and appropriate interventions for your students in the Moderate classroom? If so, this training is for you! Participants will learn stratgies to create and maintain a learning environment that is conducive to successful instruction for students in the Moderate Program to add to your teacher toolkit immediately.
Speakers
BB
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, High School

8:00am PDT

Exploring Positive Pre-Referral Intervention Strategies: A Proposal- Room #903
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
This presentation will be conducted as an interactive workshop, encouraging active participation and dialogue among attendees. Through a blend of presentations, case studies, and group discussions, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of pre-referral interventions and their positive impact on student outcomes. Our workshop aims to equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to implement positive pre-referral intervention strategies effectively. By collaborating and leveraging the insights of McCarney, Wunderlich, and the PRIM, we can create inclusive learning environments where all students thrive. Join us in this journey towards student success!
Speakers
GC
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, High School

8:00am PDT

Implementation of Assistive Technology in the Classroom- Room #907
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Mod/Severe teachers will learn how to implement assistive technology (AT) in the classroom to improve student social participation, communication, and learning. Teachers will learn how to utilize and implement AT devices from AbleNet Kit and more, through hands-on activities.
Speakers
avatar for Maite Rodriguez

Maite Rodriguez

Assistive Technology Specialist, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, High School

8:00am PDT

Learn How to Write Social Stories on Google Slides- Room #908
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
For Moderate to Severe Education Specialists. Participants will learn how to write a Social Story on Google Slides. Social Stories are a respected evidence-based practice that is employed most frequently with individuals diagnosed with social communication disorders or other disabilities. Participants should be able to create their own Social Stories by the end of the presentation.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Schmidt

Jason Schmidt

Teacher, Sweetwater Union High School District
I have worked for the Sweetwater Union High School District since 2006.  I am a moderate/severe education specialist, assistive technology specialist, and school psychologist.
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Learning Upgrade- Room #901
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
The session will be faciliated by a SUHSD teacher with a Learning Upgrade facilitator joining via ZOOM, we'll cover Learning Upgrade's English, Math, and Skills courses. You'll learn how to enroll students at their current level and track their progress using the learning management system. For new teachers, we will start with the basics to ensure full confidence using the Learning Upgrade platform. For experienced teachers, we will cover our new courses, reports, and features.
Speakers
avatar for Loretta Apparito
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, High School

8:00am PDT

Setting Up Classroom Rotations in Special Education- Room #904
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
Teachers working in a Mod/Severe classroom setting. Helping teacher manage classroom rotation times with IHCA support.
Speakers
VF
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Writing Legally Compliant IEPs- Part 1- Room #906
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
This session will be presented by Heidi Lyon, Coordinator of the South County SELPA. The presentation will cover what should be included in each section of an IEP in order for it to meet all legal requirements. They will review how to connect present levels to goals to services in order to create an appropriate of FAPE. Participants will leave with strategies and resources that will allow them to more confidently present their IEPs at meetings. This is a two part presentation. All attendees should plan to attend BOTH sessions.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Lyon

Heidi Lyon

Coordinator, Alternative Dispute Resolution, San Diego County Office of Education
I am a Special Education Coordinator for Alternative Dispute Resolution at the South County SELPA.  I have over 30 years of experience as a special education teacher (PS-12) and a principal in 2 comprehensive campuses (PS-6 and 6-8) and an alternative setting (6-12).  Most recently... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, High School

8:00am PDT

"Teaching Forward - The Great Opportunity in the Multimedia Industry"- Room: Performing Arts Center
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
During the presentation I will be sharing about the fantastic opportunities that the latest changes in multimedia offer to students. I will Introduce my story to engage with the audience, define multimedia in simple terms, and continue to share about the pathway that we have created to give students the edge in the new, first hybrid world. I have also added some behind-the-scenes videos of students performing and creating content through modern techniques and much more.
Speakers
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Hugo Martinez

MEDIA TEACHER, SUHSD
More effective ways to integrate technology in our classrooms.
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  Visual And Performing Arts (VAPA), High School

8:00am PDT

District Dance Council Session on National Core Arts Standards and Practice- Room #505
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
During this session we will be taking a closer look at the Dance Model Cornerstone Assessments through the National Core Arts Standards as well as dissecting an Action Research Project which focusses on implicit SEL planning in dance curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Timmons

Christine Timmons

Dance Teacher (Director), Sweetwater Union High School District
Christine Timmons is a dance educator that has been teaching in the Sweetwater Union High School District since 2000. She is a teacher leader for both the California Arts Project and the National Dance Education Organization’s Connected Arts Network and the treasurer for the California... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  Visual And Performing Arts (VAPA), High School

8:00am PDT

El museo de la arquitectura - Room # 613
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
Who should attend and why? Any WL teacher that teaches Spanish because this workshop will transform a classroom into a museum, which will be a lot of fun and very innovating. Using a thematic unit or thematic instruction also known as project approach involves organizing the curriculum around a theme or a rich and engaging topic that crosses all learning domains—for example, history, literature, art, cultures, social skills, and receptive and expressive language development. With thematic instruction, a class explores a theme together over a few days, weeks, or months helping students learn and understand the content better. El museo de la arquitectura, is a workshop that will go over Vygostky's Sociocultural theory to connect the importance of a thematic unit in a second language acquisiton classroom. We want to promote positive outcomes by having clear goals that align with the CA World Language Standards. Furthermore, it will offer teachers hands-on-activities that will help them explore different teaching strategies as well as how to get students ready to use a rubric when taking an oral and/or a written exam, helping students reflect and evaluate their own achivements and to better understand why their evaluation receive the score that it doid and what they need to improve.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lilia Meza

Dr. Lilia Meza

World Language Teacher, SUHSD
I have been teaching for more than 25 years, and I love learning from my students and teaching them from the heart. I also love to travel, to cook, to read, to dance, to listen to music, and to help those in need. I have various majors, B.S. in Behavioral Science, M.Ed. in Bilingual... Read More →

Dr. Meza's SweetPD Slide Presentation pptx
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, High School

8:00am PDT

Managing Behaviors in the Classroom- Room #602
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
Teachers who are interested in strategies to manage behaviors in class are welcome to participate in this session. Post pandemic student behaviors are challenging and have forced us to look at behavior as a way of communication. At Castle Park Middle we have promoted SEL through Advisory classes and with our school wide PBIS program. I would be happy to share some of the strategies that teachers use to redirect undesired behavior in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Carla Dillon

Carla Dillon

Resource and Classroom Teacher, Castle Park Middle
My interests include science, engineering, and learning. I am a doctorate student at SDSU and enjoy learning about school leadership. My dissertation is on student behavior and how to use the resources and tools available to best support students in navigating the challenges of their... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, Middle School

8:00am PDT

Project Based Learning - How can students SHOW what they have LEARNED?- Room # 614
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
If you are interested in assessing student learning outcomes through projects where they can display their knowledge, this session is made for you! You will learn to identify the learning goal and work backwards in lesson planning to meet the desired outcome. You will also receive a few ideas for projects and activities. The content that I will be presenting will be focused on Spanish for Spanish Speakers, but the content matter can be translated to those who teach English as well. The unit will be on persuasion (writing/reading). This session is meant to make the content more interactive and collaborative.
Speakers
LS
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, High School

8:00am PDT

Strategies to stay in the TL 90%+- Room #601
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
This session will be beneficial for World language teachers who are looking for strategies to help them and their students stay in the target language 90%+ of time. Staying in the TL 90%+ of the time can be challenging for some teachers, especially when teaching beginners/intermediate levels. In this session, I will share some of the strategies that have worked for me, and I will have teachers practice some of these strategies in small groups. Teachers will be active participants in role play while I will facilitate and provide prompts and material . It is possible to have a full language immersion learning experience in the classroom with proper communicative strategies. I believe teacher will leave the session with some practical startegies to help them AND their students stay in the TL during instructon time.
Speakers
avatar for Souad Beaulieu
Monday July 22, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, High School

9:45am PDT

Assessment Tools for Teachers- Room #1840
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
High School ELA Teachers interested in exploring assessment options with our given platforms (Writable and/or Formative) and time to collaborate and share best practices in assessment. We will explore Writable's AI-powered tools to assist teachers in creating assignments, providing individualized feedback, grading quickly, and monitoring student authenticity. Formative, our new assessment platform (the new "Illuminate") has some exciting features, like quiz mode in student practice, rubric improvements, and many more.
Speakers
avatar for Tabitha Toney-Bump

Tabitha Toney-Bump

ELA Teacher, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Connecting with Students and Understanding Their Emotions- Room #1813
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Do you want to connect with students but you are not sure where to start? In this session you will walk away with easy to use tips and activities for your classroom which will help you form a positive rapport with students, promote meaningful relationships, and develop inquiry-based teaching.
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Do's, Taboos and Superstitions- Room #1803
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Any teacher working with immigrants or students of a different cultural background should attend this presentation. Culture does not stop at the classroom door. Students bring their culture into the classroom. If teachers do not have an understanding of different cultural norms, it doesn't matter how good their lessons are. Students need, first and foremost, a safe learning environment. If students do not feel safe or that they themselves are not understood or valued, learning will be impeded and outcomes will be low if not dismal.
My presentation teaches teachers to have greater awareness and sensitivity to cultural norms around the globe. Having an understanding of a variety of culture differences can make the difference between a good educator and a great educator.
Participants will play a game which challenges their knowledge of Customs, Festivals & Holidays (like Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Passover, Holi, etc.), Superstitions, Food & Drink, and Do's & Taboos in 90 countries around the globe.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Sharp

Cynthia Sharp

ESL Teacher
I have taught ESL for 30 years (SDSU, UCSD and NCA School) and have been to 40 countries. I also host international students in my home.  I love learning about different cultures, both what we share in common and also what is vastly different. Lacking awareness of differences in... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Embracing AI in the ELA Classroom- Room # 1842
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Who should attend: Teachers who are curious about AI use in the classroom.

What they will learn: AI tools that help with grading and scaffolding in the classroom; Using ChatGPT to make teaching easier; how to get students to use AI effectively, and ease the fear of cheating in student work.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Schafran

Jennifer Schafran

ELA TEACHER
I am an innovative, dedicated, and resourceful ELA teacher with fourteen years of varied instructional experience.  Learning and implementing an array of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, and utilizing the latest educational technologies allows me to create engaging, thoughtful... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

English NEW Fundamentals Curriculum- Room # 1843
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Any Fundamentals English teachers who want to preview and be able to utilize our newly organized curriculum.
Speakers
KC

Kitty Cancino

TOSA, SUHSD

Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Ensuring Academic Integrity: Detecting and Preventing AI-Assisted Cheating- Room #1804
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
In the past two years, there has been a boom in students using Large Language Models (commonly referred to as AI) such as Chat GPT to complete writing assignments. This has left educators struggling to meet student needs while upholding academic standards and fostering a culture of honesty and accountability. This session will equip educators with several different strategies to identify instances of AI plagiarism in their classrooms. We will also review prevention strategies appropriate to varied grades, subjects, and ability levels, as well as how to react when students have used AI to plagiarize their classwork.
Speakers
avatar for Morgan Clark

Morgan Clark

I have been a teacher in SUHSD since 2016. I am an advocate for multi-cultural literature in the English classroom, piloted the creative writing program for the district, and spearheaded the creation of SEL Common Start lesson plans for the 23-24 school year. As a digital native... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

ERWC 12 and ELs-Building Skills and Preparing for College and Career for- Room #1805
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
All ERWC 12 teachers who have ELs in their class(SEI, etc.) I show how to help further build language and speaking opportunities from the existing modules both I and D. Teachers will walk away with ways to differentiate and scaffold to CCSS mastery, strategies to get EL students and all student speaking, listening and reading and writing rhetorically. Teachers will walk away with 2-3 modules that I have scaffolded out and one common one we will work on in the session where they apply their skills to increase language development.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Burgess

Lisa Burgess

Teacher, SUHSD
ERWC12 scaffolds and differentiation for ELs and SwD success.  ERWC 12 Course Outline, Standards covered, and protocols and routines to increase listening and speaking in order to support students in making L1-L2 connections, using reading strategies, and practice academic discourse... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Foundations of ELD (New to ELD) - Start the Year Off Right!- Room #1810
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Join our ELD district teacher on special assignment for a session of introduction and review of SUHSD's ELD curriculum, resources, strategies - everything a new or returning ELD teacher might need for the upcoming year. If you've never taught ELD before, or if it's been a while, this session is for you!
Speakers
avatar for Laura Luchau

Laura Luchau

SUHSD ELD TOSA, Sweetwater Union High School District
Laura Luchau has been teaching for Sweetwater since 1991! She's worn many hats over the year - all levels of ELA, ELD, and yearbook/newspaper, as well as leadership and resource positions within ELA, ELD, Achieve3000, technology, and Accelerated Reader. This is her second year as... Read More →
Handout Copy of SweetPD New to ELD pdf
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Kindness & Firmness: Establishing Secure attachment with your students- Room # 1834
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Those who would like to attend would learn the different dynamics between Kindness and Firmness when interacting with their students. Having a balance of the two and the awareness of how to impose firmness with students can build the gap between the sometimes disconnect between student and teacher. Staff will walk away with psychoeducation on attachment styles, communication strategies, and skills that can allow for them to feel more connected with their students. Additionally, staff will gain insight to how they respond to difficult situations with their students in order to be more effective and experience less internal distress due to having new skills.
Speakers
KL

Kasey Lewandowski

Licensed Mental Health Clinician
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Language Production for Reticient English Learners- Room #1801
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
English learners (ELs) often approach class discussions with apprehension. Despite caring educators inviting their contributions, we often fail to adequately prepare them to facilitate accountable engagement. This presentation will discuss learning strategies that teachers can immediately implement across all content areas, grades, and readiness levels to reduce student anxiety and encourage different modes of communication amongst students. Teachers can walk away with ideas to better support diversity, perspectives, and experiences in their classroom community. Educators looking to support their ELand Multi Language learners (MLLs) are encouraged to attend.
Speakers
avatar for Janel Bruan

Janel Bruan

ELD/English Teacher, HTH, ELD/English teacher, HTH, Sweetwater Union High School District
Janel Bruan [Brew-one] (she/her) is a second generation Filipinx-American English teacher. Working with the Sweetwater Union High School District since 2018, Janel has worked with students grades 7-12. She has a strong commitment to supporting her students, especially English Language... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Layering Experiences with Feedback: Using Mentor Texts to Respond to Student Areas of Growth in Writing- Room #1808
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
We ask students to analyze an author’s use of argumentative strategies, but find that students themselves struggle to produce their own argumentative writing. In response to student areas of growth in writing, we’ll share how we use the Mentor Text Inquiry Process to explore how to engage students in productive struggle and foster the creation of stronger, more developed arguments. Participants in this session will understand how intentionally chosen mentor texts help student writers practice authentic patterns of learning, build writing identity, make authentic writing choices, and face future writing challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Kleffman

Courtney Kleffman

Teaching & Learning Resource, SDAWP Teacher Consultant, Otay Ranch High School
FG
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Listenwise: Listening assessment for ELD students- Room # 1807
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
ELD teachers should consider attending to learn more about the Listenwise platform and how to use Listenwise to improve students' listening scores on the ELPAC. I will be presenting how to navigate and implement the Listenwise platfrom to assign podcasts to their classes. Additional listening practice can benefit ML students' performance on the listening portion of the ELPAC.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Ratchford

Julia Ratchford

ELD Teacher and Curriculum Specialist, Olympian High School
Olympian High School ELD teacher and ELD Curriculum Specialist
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Strengths for Success (Montezuma Hall)- Room #1837
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
Anyone looking to build positive relationships with students, motivate students, SEL work, academic and social achievement.
Participants will learn more about an asset-based lens via Strengths for working with students socially and academically. Case studies in presentation involve students in in-school suspension and English 9 classes, but skills can be transferred to any learner and any subject to educate the whole child. Personal development contributes to academic excellence. Strengths can contribute to positive motivational enhancements, be included on a resume, or help hone intra- and inter-personal skills.
We will present what constitutes a Strengths-Based school, how to use Strengths for positive interventions, and how to name, claim, and aim strengths to achieve personal and academic goals.
Presentation contributes to the pedagogy of equity, asset-based educational practices, SEL, and academic achievement.
Speakers
AS
CB

Carolina Betanco

Categorical Coordinator, Montgomery Middle School
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

Using HMH resources to create curriculum for Students with IEPs-Room # 1835
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
This session is for English Fundamentals and Co-teachers who are interested in using the HMH resources to create accessible curriculum for students with disabilities. I will walk you through my thought and planning process as a I look over a text and activties in the text book to determine what will benefit our students' literacy development while maintaining their engagement.
Speakers
MH
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Chula Vista High School
  English, High School

9:45am PDT

"Cultivating Depth: Fostering Academic Dialogue and Turn-Taking with Numbered Heads and Information Gap Strategies for Science and Social Science Educators" - Room #415
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Step into an exciting session crafted to spark your teaching skills and ignite your students' learning adventure! Dive into dynamic strategies that will enliven how students understand and analyze charts, graphs, and diagrams. Through fun language routines like Numbered Heads Together and Information Gap, discover the magic of teamwork as we tackle important information together, paving the way for academic success.
But there's more! This session isn't just about teaching techniques—it's about reflection and growth. Through interactive group activities, we'll create a supportive space for you to refine your teaching methods while empowering your students to excel in explaining complex concepts and using language effectively.
Don't miss out on this chance to refresh your teaching approach and inspire a love for learning in your classroom. Join us for a session filled with innovation and motivation.
Speakers
avatar for Yolanda Sherard

Yolanda Sherard

Social Science & Curriculum Specialist, Otay Ranch High School
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

9:45am PDT

A Quick Dose of Daily Oral Fluency for the Win!- Room #714
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Oral fluency is one the most important markers of proficiency in second language but undeniably it is a neglected component in a communicative classroom. The greatest achievement of a learner is to be proficient in a language as communication is part of everyday life. Come learn how to incorporate daily structures, supports and strategies to help build fluency in your classroom. All subjects and grade levels welcome!
Speakers
LR
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning: Article Analysis Questions- Room #711
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This session will help students develop their parenthetical and embedded citation skills to make an argumentative claim and provide specific and relevant evidence to support their claims in article analysis questions.
Speakers
avatar for Allyn Olsen

Allyn Olsen

Allyn Olsen (she/hers) is a Chula Vista native and has been teaching at her alma mater, Hilltop High School, since 2006. She has taught AP Psychology for the past 7 years.  Allyn has served as the regional vice president for Psi Alpha, the high school psychology honor society, and... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Collecting data to drive student learning- Room #712
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This session will include strategies that engage students, make student learning visible, and collect data to drive instruction. Strategies will be literacy based, include formative assessments, incorporate SEL and student voice, all to drive student instruction. All classroom teachers who are interested in collaborative learning should attend.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Longmire

Robert Longmire

Teacher/Literacy TOSA, San Ysidro High School
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Critical Reading Across Content Areas- Room #705
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This session is avalable to all 7-12 cross-content area teachers interested in incorporating AVID Critical Reading Strategies with structured student interactions into their content area classrooms. Participants will learn to apply the important critical reading steps needed to analyze the meaning and purpose of text sources, using the gradual release method of, "I do, we do, you do in pairs, you do," method. This session will model and provide scaffolded examples, as well as provide AVID Critical Reading support resources for all content area teachers to access and utilize.
Speakers
avatar for Virginia Shaw

Virginia Shaw

AVID District TOSA, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Embracing the Whole Teacher to lead the Whole Student- Room #704
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This presentation is for any teacher seeking to infuse joy and purpose in the classroom while embracing student voice. Teachers will be able to reflect on their personal & professional journeys and learn different ways to incorporate student voice to create projects, lessons, or units that allow students to develop their academic skills while supporting the development of their whole selves.


Speakers
avatar for Nashely Veronica-Mata

Nashely Veronica-Mata

Community Schools TOSA, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Engage and Elevate: Transforming Text-Based Discourse through Socratic Seminars- Room #702
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Teachers of any subject who are interested in empowering students to have complex academic conversations based on rigorous texts should attend this interactive session that will engage teachers in the preparation for and implementation of a Socratic Seminar. The presenter will share protocols, tools, and resources for using the strategy in their classroom as well as model the faciliation of a seminar on creating and contributing to a learning culture in our classrooms and schools.
Speakers
avatar for Kalie Espinoza

Kalie Espinoza

TOSA, Sweetwater Union High School District
Kalie Espinoza has been an educator for 13 years, primarily teaching English Language Arts at Bonita Vista High School in the Sweetwater Union High School District. For the past three years, she has served as the Teacher on Special Assignment for Teacher Induction. Kalie is passionate... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Hidden Disabilities in the General Education Classroom- Room #713
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This presentation will provide teachers with an increased understanding of students with hidden disabilities in the general education setting. Participants will have the opportunity to step into the experience of a learning disabled student in an academic environment by participating in a simulation and crafting a purposeful disability disclosure. Teachers will leave with a deeper sense of empathy for students with disabilities as well as strategies that support access, advocacy, and increased success for students with hidden disabilities.
Speakers
avatar for Kristina Josafat

Kristina Josafat

Resource Teacher, SUHSD
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

9:45am PDT

History/Social Science NEW Fundamentals Curriculum- Room #706
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Any SPED M/M Fundamental teachers who want to preview and be able to utilize our newly organized curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Herring

Christopher Herring

Teacher, Sweetwater Union High School District
I have been employed in the field of special education with the Sweetwater Union High School District since 2011. Throughout my tenure, I have held various positions including co-teacher, fundamentals instructor, and moderate program educator. Additionally, I have served as an induction... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

9:45am PDT

HSS Middle School Textbook Introduction- Room #703
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Get a sneak peak at the Textbook Implementation Plan and participate in a Q&A to start engaging with the newly adopted textbook digital resources.
This session is for 7th AND 8th Grade HSS Middle School Teachers. 
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Social Emotional Learning: Developing skills strategically through mindful guidance and relationships- Room #709
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This presentation will be beneficial to anyone wanting to learn more about how to support developing social emotional skills in students. It will include a brief overview of the science of learning and why attention to SEL is needed in every classroom, especially in current times. The beneficial connection between SEL and academic learning will be explored. Strategies for supporting skill development that can be used in any classroom as well as resources and guidance to seeking next steps for further professional development and learning in this area will be offered. Brief overviews of Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practices, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, Self-And-Match, Thrively, Relationship Development Intervention, Project Based Learning, Inquiry Based Learning, Gender Support Plans, and Mindfulness will be included to build awareness and inspire further inquiry.
Speakers
DS
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Step by Step process to teach students how to annotate sources.- Room #710
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
This session is for History teachers who want to offer students structured direction on what to do when confronting primary and secondary source documents. These 6 Steps of Annotation lead students with the foundational information to create their Informative/Argumentative essays. The lesson presented will be on Expansion Westward. This will add to teacher pedagogy in that it will provide a systematic practice of annotations, easy for students to follow, that balances content and literacy skills.
Speakers
SC

Sergio Ceniceros

U.S History Teacher, Mar Vista Academy
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Teaching writing in the Social Science Classroom-Room # 701
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
Teachers eager to boost teaching methods and bolster student literacy will discover the power of the RACE Method. This approach enhances reading comprehension and written responses, applicable across various subjects in history.
Speakers
avatar for Karlie Eriksson

Karlie Eriksson

Social Science Teacher, Bonita Vista Middle School
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Otay Ranch High School
  History Social Science, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Affirming Learning Walks- Room #208
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
I'll share a unique routine for classroom observation and debriefs that centers solely on elevating productive teaching practices. Attendees will delve into the framework and logistics of the affirming learning walk routine and experience it first hand by practicing it with fellow participants. I'll also share the voices of SUHSD teachers who have experienced the walks firsthand. If you're a middle or high school teacher interested in facilitating or participating in classroom observations you should come and learn more about affirming learning walks! Teachers will walk away with the experience of an affirming learning walk, know how to conduct them, and the forms used during the protocol.
Speakers
avatar for Angel Prado

Angel Prado

Math Teacher, SUHSD
SweetPD Affirming Learning Walks pdf
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

AP Statistics Resources (no more Illuminate- what now!?)- Room #705
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
In this session we will be sharing activities for each Unit of study. We’ll be sharing how to use AP Classroom to create Multiple Choice Tests & Bubble sheets (to use in lieu of Illuminate- since we no longer have a way to give paper and pencil multiple choice tests that are easily scored…) We’ll also be sharing insights into how to teach technical WRITING (required in Stats) to gain better credit on AP Stats exam (as well as better CAASPP credit). And, If you have a favorite activity or lesson, please bring it to share as well. See you in July!
Speakers
avatar for Linda Spatafore

Linda Spatafore

Mathematics Department chair, Eastlake High School
2024 SweetPD AP Statistics sessions docx
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

Building Thinking Classrooms Book Club- Room #203
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
This session focuses on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments). In this session, you will read and come together over coffee to have a guided discussion spotlighting reflection, how to increase math achievement and implementation in the classroom. This session previews the structure of this book club by focusing on a short read and discourse afterwards. This session is a sneak peak of our Math Book Club sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning, Teacher Reflection
Speakers
avatar for Erin Graves
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

EmpowerED: Curriculum Crafting for all Learners- Room #403
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
I believe the content I will be presenting will benefit all educators by enhancing their pedagogical approaches and content knowledge, enabling them to meet the diverse needs of their students better. My goal is to share my insights into adapting curriculum to meet the diverse needs of Mild/Moderate learners while integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) principles and implementing effective behavior supports where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Speakers
RT
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Enhancing Mathematical Achievement for Students- Room #202
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
Focused on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments), what literacy in mathematics means and how to implement it in your classroom. In this session, you will learn how structured instructional practices and classroom climates benefit math achievement for all students. Learn how students learn mathematics BEST (how the brain learns). This session is a sneak peak at our "Enhancing Mathematical Achievement for Students" sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning Assessments.
Speakers
KW
DH
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

M+L: Group Worthy Tasks (M+L=Math+Literacy)-Room #702
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
Focused on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments), what literacy in mathematics means and how to implement it in your classroom. In this session, you will learn what a group worthy task is and how to modify a task to make it group-worthy, while incorporating structured student interactions. This session is a sneak peak at our "M+L: Group Worthy Tasks" sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning and Formative Assessments.
Speakers
AC
avatar for Osvaldo Soto

Osvaldo Soto

Director, UC San Diego Math Project/UC San Diego CREATE
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

Math Fundamentals Curriculum- Room #404
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
Any SPED M/M Fundamental teachers who want to preview and be able to utilize our newly organized curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Parmley

Ashley Parmley

Education Specialist, ORHS
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

Math+Literacy: HS Classroom Experience- Room #207
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
This session focuses on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments), what literacy in mathematics means and how to implement it in your classroom. In this session, you will learn what Literacy in Mathematics means and how it translates into implementation in a math classroom. This session reviews structured instructional practices which benefit math achievement for all math students. This session is a sneak peak at our "Math+Literacy" sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning.
Speakers
avatar for Melody Morris
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

Multilingual Learners in Math- Room #402
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
Focused on SMP3 (Facilitating a classroom where students construct, communicate, and critique mathematical arguments), what literacy in mathematics means and how to implement it in your classroom. In this session, you will learn how to implement mathematical language routines + structured student interactions. This session is a sneak peak at our "Multilingual Learners in Math" sessions that will be offered throughout the year. PLC Cycle Step: Lesson Planning and CFAs for Language Learners.
Speakers
AH

Alison Hill

Math, Sweetwater Union High School District
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William Zahner

San Diego State University
I research mathematics education and multilingual learners. I live in San Diego. I have a dog.
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

Prepare and Present: Making Review Student Centered- Room #204
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
In this session, participants will partake in a whole class, student centered review activity called Prepare and Present. Participants will play the role of pre-calculus students in a limits learning unit and will experience an abbreviated version of this instructional routine as students, then will be given time to plan how they could use this in their own classes. This session is appropriate for any math teacher, and a brief review of the content needed will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Anker

Julia Anker

Sweetwater Union High School District
Prepare and Present SweetPD pdf
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

Standing Whiteboards Contribute to a Culture of Shared Knowledge- Room #401
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
The goal of this workshop is to demonstrate how standing whiteboards can benefit any content area by creating a space where people can "mobilize the knowlege" in the room. All participants will engage in thinking tasks at standing whiteboards, just like students. It is our intention to have thinking tasks that can be used in different content areas. Research shows that when students are problem solving at standing whiteboards engagement increases significantly. Each group has one marker and the person with the marker writes ONLY the thoughts of their peers. This increases the opportunity for group discussion and problem solving. Intentional managing of the marker also ensures all participants have an opportunity to talk and write. The visibility of standing whiteboards also gives teachers the chance to celebrate the multiple strategies used to tackle the task.
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Yamagata

Nancy Yamagata

Math Teacher, Sweetwater Union HS District
Hello.  My name is Nancy Yamagata but all my students call me Ms. Y.  I currently teach at Palomar High School.  I am on my 3rd read of Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) by Peter Liljedahl and I continue to learn more effective ways to "get my students to think" in class.  Many... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

Strategies for student success- Room #406
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
All teachers should attend to help students use common strategies across every discipline. They will identify strategies that will be effective in their own classes based on instructional goals, nature of lesson, and how students need to interact: tying in goals with outcomes or skills (written/oral, cognitive, psychomotor). I will be sharing AVID strategies and materials to discuss with PLC team. Identifying the learning goals, how to present material, assess, provide feedback, and improve retention requires discussion of student needs to motivate both teachers and learners. Knowing what to bring to your own classroom and share at PLC meetings will help teachers meet student needs.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Tena

Leticia Tena

AVID Coordinator, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

This isn’t English! Bridging the gap between math and literacy.- Room #203
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
In this session we will discuss ways to get every student reading, writing, listening and speaking about math. By bridging these domains, educators can foster a learning environment that promotes student voice and collaboration to enhance conceptual understanding. I will be showcasing vocabulary games (Heads Up and Pictionary) and writing prompts to get students started with their math literacy journey.
Speakers
CH

Cristina Hernandez

Mathematics, SUHSD
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Hilltop High School
  Math, High School

9:45am PDT

Adapted Physical Education in the Community, Services for Transition Students- Room # 713
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
This presentation is most applicable to Adapted PE teachers who have Transition students and to Transition teachers. Attendees will learn what games and physical activities work best in the community. Transition students need to bridge the gap from physical activities on campus to staying active as an adult.
Speakers
SK
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  PE, High School

9:45am PDT

Beginning PE Teacher Bootcamp - First Years of Teaching PE- Room #608
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
The focus for this PE teacher session is to focus on strategies for new teachers (1st and 2nd year). All PE teachers all welcome to attend, of course. PE teachers will walk away with some new approaches on PE classroom management which includes strategies for before, during, and after instructional time. We'll discuss strategies for effective communication with students who exhibit disruptive behavior, suggestions for how to gain parents' support, as well as how to best utilize school site administration personnel to support your learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Reyes

Robert Reyes

Human Performance & Well-, Rancho Del Rey Middle School
RANCHO DEL REY MIDDLE SCHOOLClass Title:  8th Grade Human Performance & Well-Being
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  PE, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Inclusive PE Strategies- Room # 604
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
General Education PE teachers that will be teaching inclusive PE. Learn Inclusive PE strategies to help support students with disabilities in general physical education classes. We will cover teaching strategies, equipment and environments that can be adapted to meet the needs of all students.
Speakers
avatar for Sergio Gonzales
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  PE, High School

9:45am PDT

Mental Health 101: A brief Clinical approach to understanding Symptomology, practitioners and treatment. - Room #603
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
Anyone interested in learning the manner in which mental health conditions are diagnosed, difference between practitioners of mental health services, and how treatment is provided.
Speakers
SZ
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  PE, High School

9:45am PDT

Strive for Greatness! Game Changing Assessment Ideas for the Modern Physical Educator!- Room #606
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
This presentation is for both rookie and veteran PE teachers that may need a couple of ideas to update and refresh their ways of assessing student learning. We will be presenting tried and successful assessment ideas as well as engaging in collective collaboration to see what other types of assessments are being utilized successfully in the district. We are asking you to bring examples of your successful assessments to share with the group. Our goal for you is to take away new assessment ideas that you can implement right away in your school year.
Speakers
AM
MM
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  PE, High School

9:45am PDT

(CCC + DCI + SEP) + DLT → 3D_NGSS_DLT- Room #406
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Transform your already brilliant daily learning target (DLT) to be focused on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) by utilizing the three dimensions (3D) of the standards through the Cross Cutting Concepts (CCC), Science and Engineering Practices (SEP), and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI). We will work together to make the Science DLT a reflective and goal-oriented benefit for both the students and yourself, the teacher 🔭🧪🔬🐝🚀⚛️🌍🥽
Speakers
ER
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

AI is here to stay, get over it -Room #401
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Are you curious about how AI can help you and your students become better at learning and assessing? Are you just scared that you're becoming obsolete? Worried about students cheating? Hop on over and get some solid AI experience with useful tools and advice for these quandaries. Use the tool, don't fear it.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith

Teacher
Meow.
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Dive into Gizmos!- Room #408
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Let's dive into the Gizmos Library together! Come explore or re-explore the collection and find a new Gizmo that catches your eye. We'll take a relaxed approach, checking out how to log in via Clever and quickly assessing a Gizmo and its Student Exploration Sheet (SES). The goal? Get inspired to use a fresh Gizmo in a whole new way!
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Wilson

Amanda Wilson

Senior Implementation Coordinator, ExploreLearning
For 20 years, Amanda Wilson has been an advocate for STEM education. She was a secondary STEM teacher, then transferred to a district STEM instructional and assessment specialist. Amanda has worked with multiple education grants at the collegiate level supporting new STEM teachers... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Enhancing Educator Effectiveness through Holistic Well-Being- Room# 206
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Topic: Enhancing Educator Effectiveness through Holistic Well-Being Explore the intersection of educator wellness and pedagogical outcomes in this dynamic session. We will delve into how prioritizing personal health and work-life balance directly impacts teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. Discover strategies for incorporating physical fitness, stress management, and healthy habits into daily routines, ultimately enhancing educator well-being and classroom performance. Participants will gain actionable insights on leveraging personal wellness to cultivate a positive learning environment and improve student engagement. Join us to unlock the potential of a healthier, more balanced approach to teaching and learning. Intended Audience: This session is ideal for educators, administrators, and staff members committed to improving their well-being to positively impact student learning outcomes. Participants from all disciplines and experience levels will benefit from the practical strategies shared in this session. Learn customized workout suggestions for different age groups, explore the importance of nutrition and flexibility, and uncover insights into longevity and quality of life. Walk away with actionable steps to enhance your personal wellness and professional effectiveness, while inspiring your students to prioritize their own well-being. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your health and create a positive ripple effect within your school community!
Speakers
RG

Raul Galindo

Science Teacher, Sweetwater Union High School District
Hello! I'm Raul Galindo, a passionate science teacher with over 20 years of experience in education and athletics. Born and raised in National City, CA, I graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1993 and proudly served as a Jet Engine Mechanic in the US Air Force. I went on to earn... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, Middle School

9:45am PDT

First Week Fun: Activities to Spark Classroom Connections- Room # 407
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Want to learn other effective ice breakers and interactive activities to build community and connections in your classroom? Interested in making all your students feel acquainted and comfortable with each other? Want fun resources you can use the first week back or when returning from any vacation? If you answered, yes to any of these questions, then this is the session for you! You'll be able to gain first hand student experience with each activity as well as leave with the materials to implement immediately.
Speakers
avatar for Tina Tom

Tina Tom

Science and Computer Science Teacher and Blended Learning Specialist, Science/SUHSD
My name is Tina Tom. I have been teaching at Chula Vista Middle School for 12 years. I was District Teacher of the Year during 2020-2021. I teach General Science 1 and Accelerated General Science 1 and 2. My Accelerated General Science classes are involved in project based learning... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, Middle School

9:45am PDT

How Are We Going to Do This? A PLC's Journey-Room #402
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Biology teachers (or any discipline if you are interested), please join us for a honest, open discussion of the process our PLC is undertaking to implement a new NGSS aligned curriculum, Open Sci Ed. We are a PLC of 2 biology teachers and a special education biology co-teacher/science fundamentals teacher who will provide a candid overview of how our PLC is attempting to implement change and "let go" of what we have been doing. This will not be a session full of "buzz words" or "quotes". It will be a reflection on the student-centered process to develop multi-lingual learner strategies, supports for special education, formative assessments, teamwork strategies, vocabulary building, etc. while not becoming completely overwhelmed. Hopefully, you will leave feeling good about the work your PLC is doing and/or with some ideas on how to support your PLC work.
Speakers
avatar for Morgan Stilwell

Morgan Stilwell

Biology & Cross Country Coach, SUHSD
JM
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Liberatory Science Education for Students with Disabilities- Room #404
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
This workshop is intended for teachers that engage students with disabilities in either a General Education science setting or a Fundamentals setting. Teachers will get a crash course on Transborder DisCrit, followed by the usage of this framework in a science setting. Participants will be given copies of 2 lesson plans that they can use or modify at their discretion. One lesson will be on Biomes and the other lesson will be on Climate Change. Teacher-Participants will enhance their pedagogical understanding of the Universal Design for Learning through a cultural lens that engages students material reality.
Speakers
MA
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

March Mammal Madness: The Art of Gamify Learning-Room#309
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
This session will be geared toward any STEM teacher who wants to use real-world phenomena to engage students in their lessons. Phenomena-based teaching aims to cover content standards by first posing questions that students can connect with. Often, students have observed these phenomena but never questioned their causes or deeper implications. By employing the Socratic method and asking probing questions, teachers can gain insight into students' perceptions and misconceptions about a topic. Moreover, when students realize that others share similar insights, they can feel more comfortable discussing their understanding of a topic in a safe space.
Speakers
AP
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Pathway to Success: Building Success in CTE Pathway through Effective Instruction- Room #202
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
The session will focus on integrating real-world experiences, relevant skills, and practical tools into the curriculum. Teachers will learn strategies for providing students with opportunities to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, to better prepare them for success in higher education and future careers. Additionally, incorporating industry connections, internships, and career exploration activities can give students a better understanding of potential career paths and the skills required to thrive in their chosen fields.
Speakers
avatar for Annaleah Gonzalez

Annaleah Gonzalez

CTE Medical Teacher, Eastlake High School
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Phenomena based instruction using the Socratic Method- Room #405
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
This session will be geared toward any STEM teacher who wants to use real-world phenomena to engage students in their lessons. Phenomena-based teaching aims to cover content standards by first posing questions that students can connect with. Often, students have observed these phenomena but never questioned their causes or deeper implications. By employing the Socratic method and asking probing questions, teachers can gain insight into students' perceptions and misconceptions about a topic. Moreover, when students realize that others share similar insights, they can feel more comfortable discussing their understanding of a topic in a safe space.
Speakers
avatar for Shea Phillips

Shea Phillips

Physics Teacher
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Science NEW Fundamentals Curriculum- Room #410
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Any SPED M/M Fundamental teachers who want to preview and be able to utilize our newly organized curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Gina Arias

Gina Arias

Teacher
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Surfs Up! Modeling Board Meetings in Chemistry- Room #301
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
This session will be most valuable to science teachers. In the session I will present examples of developing models to construct explanations about science phenomena . This will be an introduction and brief example from a Modeling Instruction in Chemistry course that I attended through the American Modeling Teachers Association (https://www.modelinginstruction.org/). Colleagues will participate in asking questions, analyzing data, developing models, constructing explanations, and communicating information in a board meeting. Teachers will walk away with an understanding of modeling instruction and ideas on how to have students use whiteboards to develop shared understanding of science concepts. The phenomenom that I plan to present could be used as an introductory lesson on matter, gases, or the kinetic molecular theory.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Abaroa-Bassett

Heather Abaroa-Bassett

Chemistry Teacher, Chula Vista High School
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Using Digital and Paper CFA's to Guide Instruction (Biology)- Room #1522
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Teachers will receive copies of all digital CFA's (common formative assessment) and sample CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) exercises to use with students within the Biology classroom.
Speakers
avatar for David Buse

David Buse

Biology NBCT/CPA Coordinator/Coach
I like talking about how we can work together to find solutions.  You can also talk to me about punk rock and running.
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

You Too Can Implement Phenomena Driven Science Curriculum- Room # 302
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Science teachers, but more specifically chemistry teachers. They will learn about how to change instructional approaches to ensure the use of 3-dimensional teaching with NGSS. In particular they will see how phenomena can be used to DRIVE a unit. This will include examples of how to introduce a phenomenon, create initial models, perform a Driving question board, and use the activity summary board to keep track of learning throughout the unit. Participants will get to put on their learner hat to experience this as a student (in a very quick approach) as well as have a chance to look at each of the instructional approaches I use. I will present on my earth's energy unit (which is a tricky one for chemistry teachers who are new to NGSS). This will help teachers to get a better picture of how to implement NGSS and hopefully help them see the benefits of its use for both the students and the teachers (much more engaging lessons!).
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Meisner

Rachel Meisner

Chemistry and Physics Teacher AND TOSA for literacy, Sweetwater Union High School District
I have been teaching Chemistry for the past 21 years and Physics for the past 6 years at Castle Park High School. Additionally I have a new role as a part time district TOSA for science literacy with SUHSD. I also teach elementary science methods at SDSU, oversee student teachers... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Science, High School

9:45am PDT

Implementation of Assistive Technology in the Classroom- Room #907
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
Mod/Severe teachers will learn how to implement assistive technology (AT) in the classroom to improve student social participation, communication, and learning. Teachers will learn how to utilize and implement AT devices from AbleNet Kit and more, through hands-on activities.
Speakers
avatar for Maite Rodriguez

Maite Rodriguez

Assistive Technology Specialist, Sweetwater Union High School District
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, High School

9:45am PDT

Learning Upgrade- Room #901
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
The session will be faciliated by a SUHSD teacher with a Learning Upgrade facilitator joining via ZOOM, we'll cover Learning Upgrade's English, Math, and Skills courses. You'll learn how to enroll students at their current level and track their progress using the learning management system. For new teachers, we will start with the basics to ensure full confidence using the Learning Upgrade platform. For experienced teachers, we will cover our new courses, reports, and features.
Speakers
avatar for Loretta Apparito
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, High School

9:45am PDT

School Psychologist/Teacher Covers Advanced Case Management Skills- Room #908
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
For seasoned Mild/Moderate and Mod/Severe Education Specialists and Special Education Department Chairs. Learn how to take your case management skills to the next level to ensure your students are getting everything they need to be successful in school and how to attain 100% compliant IEPs. When students have all needed services, they are more likely to be successful in school and can be ready for academic learning. We will review: Historical IEPs; how to run reports; review of psychoeducational, SLP, and OT reports and how it relates to services; and what to do when parents don't show to an IEP.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Schmidt

Jason Schmidt

Teacher, Sweetwater Union High School District
I have worked for the Sweetwater Union High School District since 2006.  I am a moderate/severe education specialist, assistive technology specialist, and school psychologist.
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Small Group Stations for Students with Disabilities- Room #903
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
This session will describe the advantages of using small group stations in the classroom and demonstrate how educators can design and deliver instruction using small group stations to improve classroom management, individualized learning opportunities, differentiated instruction, and data collection. This session will also focus on how to organize and implement small groups according to student commonalities, which will allow for differentiation and individualization between groups.
Speakers
VT
Small Group Stations pptx
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, High School

9:45am PDT

Supporting students through transition- Room #904
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
This presentation will include information about students transitioning from elementary to middle school, middle to high, and high school to transition. It is intended for special education teachers and will review the following: -Procedures for transferring from one school to another -Strategies to assist with parent concerns -How to update forms in SEIS
Speakers
avatar for Ruben Sanchez

Ruben Sanchez

School Psychologist
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, Middle School

9:45am PDT

Writing Legally Compliant IEPs-Part 2- Room #906
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
This session will be presented by Heidi Lyon, Coordinator of the South County SELPA. The presentation will cover what should be included in each section of an IEP in order for it to meet all legal requirements. They will review how to connect present levels to goals to services in order to create an appropriate of FAPE. Participants will leave with strategies and resources that will allow them to more confidently present their IEPs at meetings. This is a two part presentation. All attendees should plan to attend BOTH sessions.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Lyon

Heidi Lyon

Coordinator, Alternative Dispute Resolution, San Diego County Office of Education
I am a Special Education Coordinator for Alternative Dispute Resolution at the South County SELPA.  I have over 30 years of experience as a special education teacher (PS-12) and a principal in 2 comprehensive campuses (PS-6 and 6-8) and an alternative setting (6-12).  Most recently... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
Montgomery High School
  Special Education Mod Mod/Severe Transition, High School

9:45am PDT

"Teaching Forward - The Great Opportunity in the Multimedia Industry"- Room: Performing Arts Center
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
During the presentation I will be sharing about the fantastic opportunities that the latest changes in multimedia offer to students. I will Introduce my story to engage with the audience, define multimedia in simple terms, and continue to share about the pathway that we have created to give students the edge in the new, first hybrid world. I have also added some behind-the-scenes videos of students performing and creating content through modern techniques and much more.
Speakers
avatar for Hugo Martinez

Hugo Martinez

MEDIA TEACHER, SUHSD
More effective ways to integrate technology in our classrooms.
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  Visual And Performing Arts (VAPA), High School

9:45am PDT

Refreshing Your Dance Curriculum- Room #505
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
This session is for teachers who teach Dance 1 and Dance 2 who will be examining the dance standards and learning ways to incorporate current/relevant dance education teaching practices in these courses. This work will help teachers take a break from the focus of performing and look at other aspects in dance that are equally important. Participants are encouraged to bring a lesson for sharing.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Timmons

Christine Timmons

Dance Teacher (Director), Sweetwater Union High School District
Christine Timmons is a dance educator that has been teaching in the Sweetwater Union High School District since 2000. She is a teacher leader for both the California Arts Project and the National Dance Education Organization’s Connected Arts Network and the treasurer for the California... Read More →
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  Visual And Performing Arts (VAPA), High School

9:45am PDT

Easy & quick games for language classroom- Room #610
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
Teachers will learn many easy and quick games that require little to no prior planning. These are nice to use when students need some movement and a break from traditional learning. I have used these games for many years and they can be adapted to fit any lesson in the foreign language classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Mia Bertelsen
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, High School

9:45am PDT

El museo de la arquitectura - Room # 613
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
Who should attend and why? Any WL teacher that teaches Spanish because this workshop will transform a classroom into a museum, which will be a lot of fun and very innovating. Using a thematic unit or thematic instruction also known as project approach involves organizing the curriculum around a theme or a rich and engaging topic that crosses all learning domains—for example, history, literature, art, cultures, social skills, and receptive and expressive language development. With thematic instruction, a class explores a theme together over a few days, weeks, or months helping students learn and understand the content better. El museo de la arquitectura, is a workshop that will go over Vygostky's Sociocultural theory to connect the importance of a thematic unit in a second language acquisiton classroom. We want to promote positive outcomes by having clear goals that align with the CA World Language Standards. Furthermore, it will offer teachers hands-on-activities that will help them explore different teaching strategies as well as how to get students ready to use a rubric when taking an oral and/or a written exam, helping students reflect and evaluate their own achivements and to better understand why their evaluation receive the score that it doid and what they need to improve.
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avatar for Dr. Lilia Meza

Dr. Lilia Meza

World Language Teacher, SUHSD
I have been teaching for more than 25 years, and I love learning from my students and teaching them from the heart. I also love to travel, to cook, to read, to dance, to listen to music, and to help those in need. I have various majors, B.S. in Behavioral Science, M.Ed. in Bilingual... Read More →

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Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, High School

9:45am PDT

Formative and Summative Assessment in the Presentational Mode- Room #710
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
This session will guide teachers in creating engaging formative and summative assessments in the Presentational Mode that include:
1. A reason for writing
2. A format
3. A context with implied content
4. An expected level of proficiency
5. An anticipated level of proficiency
Speakers
avatar for Guadalupe Gonzales

Guadalupe Gonzales

WL Teacher, SUHSD
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, High School

9:45am PDT

Project Based Learning - How can students SHOW what they have LEARNED?- Room # 614
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
If you are interested in assessing student learning outcomes through projects where they can display their knowledge, this session is made for you! You will learn to identify the learning goal and work backwards in lesson planning to meet the desired outcome. You will also receive a few ideas for projects and activities. The content that I will be presenting will be focused on Spanish for Spanish Speakers, but the content matter can be translated to those who teach English as well. The unit will be on persuasion (writing/reading). This session is meant to make the content more interactive and collaborative.
Speakers
LS
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, High School

9:45am PDT

Strategies for Teaching Split-Level Classes- Room #301
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
In this session teachers will learn strategies to implement in class when having multiple levels of WL in the same class (i.e. language 3 and 5, or 5, 7 and AP), ways of differentiating instruction to minimize teacher prep time while still providing students quality instruction at the appropriate level.
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, High School

9:45am PDT

Vocabulary Frontloading 2.0- Room #611
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
This is for language teachers such as ELD and World Language.
They will learn higher level of vocabulary frontloading that involvers interpersonal and presentational mode.
This is student focused; provides higher comprehensible input; they are able to practice vocabulary in real world setting such as asking and answering questions, chatting, etc.
Speakers
FM
Monday July 22, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
San Ysidro High School
  World Languages, High School
 
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