2019 California Induction Conference: Full Schedule

Empowering Equity

To access all presentation slides from our amazing presenters, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2019CICPresentationSlides

7:30am PST

New Leader's Pre-Conference Registration

Monday December 2, 2019 7:30am - 10:00am PST
Esmeralda Foyer

Registration

10:00am PST

New Leaders Academy

Keynote Speakers

James Webb

Consultant, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

James Webb has been in education for over twenty years as a classroom English teacher and Induction mentor. Currently, he serves as the Induction Director for the William S. Hart Union High School District where he oversees both the district's Teacher and Administrator Induction Programs... Read More →

Dianne Randall

Dr. Melissa Meetze-Hall

Adminisatrator, Riverside and San Bernardino Co Offices of Education

I love learning and asking tough questions.

Teri Clark

Director, CTC

Karen Sacramento

Monday December 2, 2019 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
Esmeralda 1-5

New Leaders Academy

1:00pm PST

Conference Registration

Monday December 2, 2019 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Esmeralda Foyer

Registration

3:00pm PST

Q & A Accreditation

Keynote Speakers

Teri Clark

Director, CTC

Monday December 2, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Esmeralda 6

New Leaders Academy, Monday; 3:00-4:30pm

3:00pm PST

Q & A Admin Induction

Keynote Speakers

Gay Roby

Consultant Professional Services Division, CTC

I have been a CTC Consultant since 2010, serving both the teacher induction and Administrative Services Credential programs (PASC and CASC). I am a former BTSA Cluster Regional Director and local program director in the greater Los Angeles area. My work as a CTC consultant has involved... Read More →

Monday December 2, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Esmeralda 8

New Leaders Academy, Monday; 3:00-4:30pm

3:00pm PST

Q & A Teacher Induction

Keynote Speakers

Karen Sacramento

Monday December 2, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Esmeralda 7

New Leaders Academy, Monday; 3:00-4:30pm

5:00pm PST

Conference Social Hour

Monday December 2, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Stir Room

Social Hour

7:00am PST

Conference Registration

Tuesday December 3, 2019 7:00am - 8:00am PST
Esmeralda Foyer

Registration

7:00am PST

Breakfast

Tuesday December 3, 2019 7:00am - 8:15am PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Food

8:15am PST

Welcome and Introductions

Keynote Speakers

Julie Sheldon

BTSA Coordinator, Walnut Valley Unified

Mary Vixie Sandy

Tuesday December 3, 2019 8:15am - 8:45am PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Keynote, Introductions

8:45am PST

Keynote

Q & A and book sales to follow

Keynote Speakers

Ron Clark

Ron Clark Academy

Known to many as "America's Educator," Ron Clark is the 2000 Disney American Teacher of the Year, a two-time New York Times Bestselling author, the subject of a television movie and the founder of The Ron Clark Academy. Ron is regularly featured on network and cable television (The... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 8:45am - 10:45am PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Keynote, Keynote Speaker

10:45am PST

Accreditation & Site Visit Information

Keynote Speakers

Cheryl Hickey

Tuesday December 3, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
Esmeralda 8

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 10:45-11:45am

10:45am PST

Administrator Induction: Lessons From the Field

Are your induction candidates increasing their own self-efficacy through developing their skills on the CPSEL's in order to meet students' needs? Do the needs of the candidates in the administrator induction program match the perceptions of what the coaches believe they are providing? In this session, learn from the research how to strengthen your induction program or learn about the researchers' findings as you begin to build your induction program.

Keynote Speakers

Kevin Lee

Kathy Lee

Tuesday December 3, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
Valencia II

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 10:45-11:45am

10:45am PST

An Exploration into SOGI: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Schools

Do you have LGBTQ+ students and/or colleagues? Do you have the courage to create a safe environment that fosters bravery to explore sexual orientation, gender identity and expression? This workshop is a transformative experience into privilege, identity, laws and terms as it applies to SOGI. It may be of particular interest to those who want to foster positive relations and support LGBTQ+ students and colleagues.

Keynote Speakers

C. Scott Miller

Tuesday December 3, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
San Remo

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 10:45-11:45am

10:45am PST

Equity Partnerships for Disrupting Potential Divisions between General Education and Special Education: Teacher Induction, a Springboard for Collaboration

Calling all equity leaders. We need you! The days of working in isolation have created ripple effects that still burden our school communities. Students are classified by labels and educators work in isolation, by department or specialization, doing their best to support the majority of students. Is it enough? No. All students have a right to a high quality education and need the teamwork of a dedicated and collaborative team of teachers and leaders to create community and an outcome that supports all students to grow and thrive.

Teacher Induction programs are a springboard for beginning teachers and their coaches to embody this credo. Join the San Mateo County Office of Education Teacher Induction Team for an interactive presentation discussing the benefits of designing collaborative professional learning experiences for General Education teachers, Education Specialists and their coaches where they work side by side to design positive outcomes for all students. Attendees will engage in a professional learning experience where they will develop goals and next steps to move towards greater coherence of equitable practices across general education and special education. The SMCOE presentation will include presentation slides, facilitated discussion, team product design and Q&A with the SMCOE Induction team.

Keynote Speakers

Griffith Montgomery

Coordinator Teacher Induction, San Mateo County Office of Education

Griffith is a dedicated educational innovator focused on equitable outcomes for all students. Griffith has worked in a variety of settings: teacher, school development, special education, district level leadership, county office leadership, professional development for teachers, school... Read More →

Stacey Tisor

Induction Coordinator - general education, San Mateo County Office of Education

I have been a BTSA coordinator for the San Mateo County Office of Education for the last 11 years. I have been working closely with our education specialist coordinator to bring our general education Induction program in line with our education specialist program. I am passionate... Read More →

Winnie Hardie

Executive Director, Teacher and Administrator Deve, San Mateo County Office of Ed

Tuesday December 3, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
Valencia VI

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 10:45-11:45am

10:45am PST

Mentoring Matters: Offering Support, Creating Challenge, Facilitating Professional Vision

It has never been more apparent that the need for highly capable and qualified teachers is a key goal for educational systems. How one supports another’s growth and builds capacity as effective problem-solvers and decision-makers does not happen by chance. It requires skills and knowledge that go beyond content expertise and begins with establishing and maintaining learning-focused relationships. Within that relationship the mentor balances three key functions: offering support, creating cognitive challenge, and facilitating professional vision to energize growth and learning.

One tool skilled mentors use is to navigate across a Continuum of Interaction to customize responses in developmentally and contextually appropriate ways for meeting the learning needs of novices. Within these learning-focused conversations, the Continuum increases novices’ capacity to learn from their teaching, while decreasing their dependency on their mentors.

This interactive session will describe each of the three functions and identify mentor moves and strategies for each as well as connections to the Continuum of Interaction. Participants will engage with the content through facilitated discussion, application of strategies and tools with scenarios, and identify goals for refining their own skills.

Keynote Speakers

Peggy Olcott

Associate, MiraVia, LLC

Peggy Olcott is an international consultant with over 30 years of experience in education ranging from elementary and middle school teaching to district level coordination of curriculum and instructional programs. For over eleven years, Peggy provided leadership for professional development... Read More →

Lisa Danielson

Associate, MiraVia

Lisa Danielson is Director of Training for MiraVia, LLC. She is an experienced educator and consultant, who presents workshops and seminars on learning-focused conversations for mentoring and supervision, facilitating collaborative groups, and professional learning designs. Lisa has... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
Esmeralda 6

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 10:45-11:45am

10:45am PST

Mentoring with Poverty in Mind

Through a combination of theory and real-world classroom implications, this session will focus on mentoring new teachers who are facing issues with poverty in their classrooms. This workshop will look at both generational and situational poverty in order to identify best practices to assist mentors in reviewing poverty's effect on learning and social-emotional well-being. Participants will leave with mentoring ideas and stems to assist new teachers feel equipped to work with students who deal with poverty in an effort to promote an equitable classroom for all.

Keynote Speakers

Julie Schneider

Lead Mentor/Teacher, William S. Hart School District

Julie Schneider has been working as an educator in the William S. Hart District for 25 years. She has taught at the junior high school and high school level teaching both English and theater arts. Since 2012 Julie has served as an Induction Support Provider and in 2019 took on... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
Valencia V

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 10:45-11:45am

10:45am PST

Practical Classroom Management Skills for New & Struggling Teachers

Students who struggle academically, emotionally, or socially often engage in off-task or disruptive behaviors as a way to avoid the difficulty of learning. When new or struggling teachers attempt to re-direct them, this can sometimes lead to friction and escalation. There is a tremendous need for a more compassionate perspective on discipline and management, coupled with concrete techniques that arise from that perspective. Come explore specific practical solutions to the most common classroom management problems new teachers face. Learn a dozen simple, easy-to-share strategies that will help your new teachers increase time on-task, de-escalate confrontations, create smooth classroom transitions, and connect positively with their most challenging students. Help your new teachers create the classroom environment they’ve always wanted.

Keynote Speakers

Katie Anderson

Tuesday December 3, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
Esmeralda 7

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 10:45-11:45am

10:45am PST

The Classroom: A Place Where Students Shine

How can we create a learning environment so that all students feel that they are valued members of a dynamic community of learners? We need to design a student-centered space where creativity is celebrated and hidden talents are unearthed. Let’s amplify student voices, personalize the learning process, and help them shine. Please bring a laptop or Chromebook to this session and be prepared to participate both face-to-face and digitally.

Keynote Speakers

Alice Chen

Tuesday December 3, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
Rodes A&B

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 10:45-11:45am

10:45am PST

Utilizing Gap Analysis as a Mechanism to Support Programmatic Assessment

In light of the newly adopted standards for teacher induction programs, consideration of the data we collect, analyze, and report is essential to support ongoing programmatic assessment and evaluation of program components to ensure our programs are meeting the emergent development needs of our participating induction teachers. This session presents an applied framework that supports ongoing program assessment and evaluation efforts. Participants will review the applied framework, via presentation delivery, and then engage in an interactive activity where they will reflect on current methods of data collection and analysis and identify at least one key action step to enhance program evaluation and assessment practices in their respective organizations.

Keynote Speakers

Frances Keller

Tuesday December 3, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PST
Valencia I

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 10:45-11:45am

12:00pm PST

Grand Canyon University

Keynote Speakers

Grand Canyon University

Higher Education

Tuesday December 3, 2019 12:00pm - 12:10pm PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Keynote, Introductions

12:00pm PST

Lunch

Tuesday December 3, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Food

12:30pm PST

Teacher of the Year

Rosie Reid is a 2019 California Teacher of the Year and California's nominee for National Teacher of the Year. She has been teaching for 17 years and has taught every level of high school English and ELD. Her personal experience as a foster, adoptive, and biological mom of a multiracial family with a range of sexual orientations and academic abilities has heightened her awareness of issues of equity.

Keynote Speakers

Rosie Reid

Rosie Reid grew up in rural Northern California. She didn’t have electricity until she was eight years old, the nearest stoplight was a two hour drive, and her family often didn’t own a car, so books became her escape and her best friends. Growing up, teachers took an interest... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 12:30pm - 1:00pm PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Keynote, Keynote Speaker

1:15pm PST

A Great Teacher for Every Classroom

Through presentation slides, learn how our District and Teachers Association collaborated to design a Professional Growth System to improve the quality of teaching at all levels. Understand the systematic , job-embedded robust mentoring system used to facilitate a teacher induction program that is highly individualized and aligned to the state induction standards. Presenters will facilitate a discussion centered around coaching for Equity. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or electronic device as they will have access to a digital choice board with tools to move the needle and interrupt the status quo.

Keynote Speakers

Hans Kaufhold

Christine Hicken

Prof. Growth Systems Site Support Teacher, Riverside Unified School District

Tuesday December 3, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Valencia VI

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 1:15-2:15pm

1:15pm PST

Annual Data Submission

Keynote Speakers

Teri Clark

Director, CTC

Tuesday December 3, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Esmeralda 7

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 1:15-2:15pm

1:15pm PST

Building a System of Formative Mentor Assessment

In this interactive session, leaders will have the opportunity to review, analyze, and discuss the key induction standards that outline the required quality training and assessment of mentors. Starting with our “why” and using induction standards 4 and 6 as our foundation for discussion, we will examine as a group how we are meeting the elements of these two key standards and identify areas of strength in assessing mentor quality and where we would like to develop further. Induction leaders from the Napa County Office of Education and the Sacramento County Office of Education will share their current practices for mentor assessment and support. Session participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and develop a deeper understanding with colleagues around the state i for implementing a formative assessment system that supports strong mentoring practice and is aligned to each organization’s context and meets induction program requirements.

Keynote Speakers

Tammy Patten

Director, School of Education, Sacramento County Office of Education

As Director for the School of Education for the Sacramento County Office of Education, I am excited to bring my experience and passion for supporting our newest educators to the Sacramento region. Through my 30 years as an educator, I have had the privilege to teach and to lead and... Read More →

Jill Barnes

Senior Program Manager, Napa County Office of Education

Building the capacity of others is the focus of my work in education. Eleven years as an elementary educator and coach offered many opportunities to develop leadership skills and support growth in students, families, and colleagues. Now, in my administrative role, I facilitate the... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Valencia I

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 1:15-2:15pm

1:15pm PST

Creating a Truly Equitable Classroom Environment

Keynote Speakers

Rosie Reid

Tuesday December 3, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Esmeralda 6

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 1:15-2:15pm

1:15pm PST

Increasing the Impact of Inquiries in Learning-Focused Conversations

Not all questions have equal value. Planning, reflecting and problem solving require specific ways of thinking. Learning-focused mentors craft inquiries that purposefully include cognition and produce higher levels of thinking. Inquiries that invite and focus thinking enhance professional capacity and advance self-directed learning. Inquiries are customized in order to be developmentally appropriate to the level of the practitioner’s knowledge and skills, in the moment and over time.

This interactive session will provide strategies and tools to develop inquiries that focus on criteria for choices, source of data, evidence and purposes or reasons for delving into educational practices. Participants will engage with the content through practice and application of the strategies and tools, facilitated discussion and video models.

Keynote Speakers

Lisa Danielson

Associate, MiraVia

Peggy Olcott

Associate, MiraVia, LLC

Tuesday December 3, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Rodes A&B

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 1:15-2:15pm

1:15pm PST

Leading with Equity

What does it look like to lead with equity? A program leader from the San Mateo County Office of Education will share the concrete and explicit ways her administrative induction team has deepened their program to: 1) intentionally lead with equity and 2) engage candidates and mentors in examining their own actions, beliefs and practices and the impacts on students and adults. This session outlines the experience and growth of the candidate and the learnings of the CASC program leaders as the program continues to evolve and grow its focus on leadership for equity.

Keynote Speakers

Elizabeth Veal

Director, Teacher Residency and Administrator Programs, San Mateo COE

Elizabeth Veal is the Director of the SMCOE/Alder GSE Teacher Residency Program at the San Mateo County Office of Education. In her role, she works in partnership with Alder Graduate School of Education to recruit and educate excellent teachers and leaders who reflect our schools... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Valencia II

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 1:15-2:15pm

1:15pm PST

Meeting the Needs of New Education Specialist Teachers

One of the most challenging areas in a large urban school district is providing the necessary support and feedback for new special education teachers now included under the Teacher Induction Standards. Since the Teacher Induction programs are locally designed and implemented and aligned to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession, various models are used throughout the State. Challenging is ensuring that trained like credentialed Mentors are matched with each Education Specialist teacher.

Determining the model that meets the needs of the incoming teachers which also provides sufficient support and feedback in the most cost effective and responsible manner was essential in determining the LAUSD Teacher Induction for Education Specialist teachers. The support of the participants by their Lead Mentor in the District’s Teacher Induction program with emphasis on the education specialist teachers is based on four important elements: peer support and networking; like- credentialed Lead Mentors; site Administrative support and input; and a teacher driven reflective process which provides just in time’ support, feedback and coaching based on classroom observations. To accomplish this endeavor, the use of technology has been instrumental in the Teacher Induction Program, as there are presently over 350 Education Specialists assigned a liked credentialed mentor for the specialty areas MSD, MMD, ECSE, DHH, and VI.

Keynote Speakers

Patricia Pernin, Ed.D.

Thierry Rackley

Teacher Adviser, Los Angeles Unified

Induction, Cluster 4

Tuesday December 3, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
San Remo

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 1:15-2:15pm

1:15pm PST

Strategies for Implementing Video Reflection into Teacher Training, Induction, and Mentoring Programs

Once you decide to implement video observation, what will teachers record? How will mentors facilitate learning? This session will examine protocols for facilitating productive conversations in a virtual context and offer concrete strategies for designing several types of video-based learning cycles. Participants will leave with the building blocks for taking action and transferring field-tested ideas into their own context.

Keynote Speakers

Adam Geller

Author, Evidence of Practice

Adam Geller is the author of "Evidence of Practice: Playbook for Video-Powered Professional Learning." He started his career in education as a science teacher in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2011, Adam has overseen the evolution of Edthena from a paper-based prototype into a research-informed... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Esmeralda 8

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 1:15-2:15pm

1:15pm PST

What Could Possibly Go Wrong for Administrators? Does Microburst Education Make a Difference?

Is it even possible to have professional development 5 minutes long, layered in with interactive video, relevant questions, meaningful content and short responses in an engaging format? Microburst learning research says yes. Join us as we explore this system in the context of an Induction Program for New Adminstrators. Our layered Microburst learning has effectively been used to scaffold learning to engage Administrators as they coach new leaders. The Flipgrid structure of online collaboration within the Microburst learning structure also empowers the practitioners voice to articulate their truth with one another. Coaches used these Microburst learning sessions and scenarios that educators traditionally struggled in articulating on the elusive topic of professional ethics to focus their coaching sessions with new leaders.
Presentation delivery: Powerpoint slides, facilitated discussion, interactive session with technology.
Participants will engage with Microburst learning and respond on Flipgrid to experience part of the Induction Program Experience.

Keynote Speakers

Susan Mills

Consultant, Riverside County Office Of Education

I retired from the Riverside Unified School District after 36 years as a teacher and principal at all three levels. In my last five years as an Assistant Superintendent of Personnel ,I was able to focus on building the leadership capacity of school leaders. Now at the Riverside County... Read More →

Dr. George Hanshaw

Tuesday December 3, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Valencia V

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 1:15-2:15pm

2:30pm PST

Adult Learning Theory: Informing Our Practice

This presentation focuses on the influential work of Malcolm Knowles and is applied directly to supporting mentors, providing them with tools to best meet the needs of their teachers. Using induction-related tasks, the connections are made between what adults need and want in their personal learning experience. Participants work together to engage with eight principles of adult learning and relate them directly to mentor and teacher tasks.

Keynote Speakers

Christopher Roe

Tuesday December 3, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Valencia I

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 2:30-3:30pm

2:30pm PST

Best Practices in Teacher Induction

Keynote Speakers

Karen Sacramento

Tuesday December 3, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Esmeralda 6

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 2:30-3:30pm

2:30pm PST

Building Cohesive Teams Through Positive Leadership and Coaching

Are you interested in leading with equity and a growth mindset? Do you need strategies to boost motivation and build teacher and administrator efficacy?
The tenets for building cohesive teams will be explored in this interactive presentation based on Jon Gordon's three pillars of Communication, Coach, and Care. Ideas for listening, re-framing questions, and being an empathetic leader will be discussed as ways to build trust and cohesion. This is an interactive session in which participants will engage in pair share, whole group, journaling, and video clip discussions using presentation slides, facilitated discussions, and hands on activities. You will want to use these strategies with your own teams! Participants will receive a booklet with a collection of team building ideas.
Get ready to move, interact, engage, and have fun!

Keynote Speakers

Kate Franceschini, Ph.D.

Natasha Neumann, Ed.D.

Tuesday December 3, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Valencia V

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 2:30-3:30pm

2:30pm PST

Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Teachers

Do you aspire to build your own resilience, or that of those you coach, lead, or supervise? Do you want to make organizational changes that foster resilience in groups? The Cultivating Emotional Resilience workshop will present strategies to cultivate resilience that can be incorporated into conversations—be those coaching or supervision conversations, as well as suggestions for organizational and structural changes that foster resilience in teams and groups. You’ll learn how to recognize entry points to building resilience in individuals and in organizations, and you’ll practice doing so. The content of this workshop is based on Elena Aguilar’s book, Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (Jossey-Bass, 2018) and is perfect for those who support beginning teachers or those who design programs of support in both the pre-service and induction settings and who seek to practice these strategies that cultivate resilience and consider systematic implementation.

Keynote Speakers

Janet Baird

Senior Associate, Bright Morning Consulting

Janet has been in education for over 20 years, teaching, coaching, and designing and facilitating professional development. She holds a BA from Loyola Marymount University in English and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education from San Francisco State University... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Esmeralda 7

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 2:30-3:30pm

2:30pm PST

Effectively Supporting Mentors Using Online Tools and Resources

Quality mentors develop their practice by collaborating and networking with their mentoring peers. This interactive session will provide participants with practical and engaging ways to support mentors using online tools. Unique ways to provide feedback, promote networking and offer just-in-time support will be shared. Participants will walk away with specific mentoring resources and protocols to use. Participants will have the opportunity to experience online support strategies and tools firsthand. Bring a laptop or tablet for easy access to the tools.

Keynote Speakers

Marcia Russell

Director, Educator Support and Effectiveness, Ventura County Office of Education

I am an educational leader dedicating my career to supporting teachers and school leaders in order to improve outcomes for our children. I lead and support teacher and administrator induction for Ventura County Office of Education and am always interested in connecting with other... Read More →

Kim Uebelhardt

Tuesday December 3, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Valencia VI

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 2:30-3:30pm

2:30pm PST

Far from the Shallows: Diving Deep into Induction and Mentor Training (Previously scheduled at 3:45)

During this interactive session, participants will be provided with an overview of the Ceres Teacher Induction Program. The on-going processes for the utilization of induction resources to support new teacher learning, mentor support and training has resulted in a robust program. Ongoing coaching for program staff has increased the effectiveness and purposefulness of candidate and mentor meetings which has resulted in greater teacher retention and satisfaction. Join your colleagues for an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas for a deep and meaningful dive into induction.

Keynote Speakers

Ronda Munoz

Program Administrator-Induction, Ceres Unified School District

Administrator for Ceres Induction Program and continuum of new teacher support.

Julie McVicker

Senior Consultant, Just ASK Publications and PD

We provide professional development in all aspects of education. We work with many California districts and across the nation. See us about our powerful induction and mentoring programs.

Tuesday December 3, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Valencia II

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 2:30-3:30pm

2:30pm PST

Social & Emotional Learning Change Agents: Mission Possible

This engaging, collaborative session will take participants through the beginning stages of SEL district-wide implementation using a grass roots model used at Walnut Valley Unified School District. In this workshop, participants will see how a district formed and empowered an SEL K-12 advisory cohort that researched different SEL models, created district surveys, desegregated data, planned curriculum, and delivered engaging and energetic social emotional presentations to various stakeholders across the district. Learn how a district vision and mission statement were developed to ignite hope and to promote positive emotional support for students and the school community. At this dynamic workshop, presenters with K-12 experience, will also model meaningful, hands-on SEL strategies. Participants will engage in making powerful student connections, participate in SEL activities, learn how to make a calming jar, and will practice other meaningful SEL strategies that can be immediately used in their classrooms or sites. Other highlights of the workshop will be the Mood Meter from Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence RULER Program and the development of wellness spaces at various sites. Get ready to make SEL Mission Possible at your site!

Keynote Speakers

Leann Legind

Elisabeth Jones

Instructional Coach, Walnut Valley USD

Tuesday December 3, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Rodes A&B

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 2:30-3:30pm

2:30pm PST

Video-based Observation: Increasing Equity for Both Educators and Learners

Sponsored Presentation. Recent research has underscored the critical value of video observations to effectively assess and improve teaching skills as well as to provide mentorship and coaching support. Video continues to stand out as the most comprehensive and natural means to capture performance in educational settings. Yet the ability to conduct frequent and effective video observations has been perceived as cumbersome and expensive.

This session will present a practical overview of new tools and strategies that facilitate the use of video economically and at scale. The presentation will include a live interactive demonstration highlighting the ease with which new cloud-based technologies can be deployed.

In particular, we will demonstrate how video solutions can support timely, formative feedback in professional learning environments. We will address how the demonstration of competency, informed self-reflection, and thoughtful input from qualified observers (including peers) can be achieved using video, and how video observations can be integrated into existing professional development best practices and standards.

Finally, we will provide guidance on emerging trends and upcoming standards that assume the use of video technology. There will be open time for Q & A and follow up information provided.

Keynote Speakers

Sam Farley

Tuesday December 3, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
San Remo

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 2:30-3:30pm

2:30pm PST

Writing to the CASC Program

Keynote Speakers

Gay Roby

Consultant Professional Services Division, CTC

Tuesday December 3, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Esmeralda 8

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 2:30-3:30pm

3:45pm PST

Admin Induction Best Practices

Keynote Speakers

Gay Roby

Consultant Professional Services Division, CTC

Tuesday December 3, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Esmeralda 8

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 3:45-4:45pm

3:45pm PST

Anti-Bias Teacher Training

A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Teacher Training provides teachers and administrators with the knowledge, awareness, and skills to respond to prejudice and discrimination. Focusing on bias, identity-based bullying, and intergroup conflict, facilitated discussion of anti-bias education also enables teachers to help students address bias and prejudice in their school community. Throughout this interactive session, Personal and Cultural Identity activities help participants explore the ways they identify themselves and how their personal and cultural identities shape their thoughts, attitudes and perceptions of others. Understanding the Language of Bias includes activities that assist participants in establishing a common language for discussing issues associated with bias. Examining Bias activities assist in developing participants’ capacity to recognize and acknowledge prejudice and discrimination in themselves, in others and within institutions. Assessment activities involve participants in a process of examining personal attitudes and behaviors and organizational policies and practices for bias and inequity.

Keynote Speakers

Ann M Ortega-Long

Megan Nevels

Tuesday December 3, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Rodes A&B

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 3:45-4:45pm

3:45pm PST

Data Driven and Differentiated Induction Mentor Development (Previously scheduled at 2:30)

With the focus on quality mentor development in the recently revised California Induction Program Standards, questions that arise include: How does the Induction program support the development of quality mentors? How does the Induction program collect data on the effectiveness of mentor development? How does an Induction program determine the content and focus of mentor training? How does the Induction program provide differentiated options for mentors of varying levels of experience and expertise?

In this interactive session participants will explore the answers to these questions and establish a path forward in developing a more responsive and targeted approach to mentor development. With guidance from facilitators, participants will:

1) Evaluate the effectiveness of current mentor training opportunities through exploration and analysis of a variety of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
2) Analyze trends in mentor data to inform both the content and format of mentor professional learning
3) Reimagine the content of their current training through the use of a mentor development rubric or continue exploration of digital remote and independent mentor training formats.

Keynote Speakers

Trisha Mendinueto

Allison Brown

Induction Coordinator, PUC Schools

Tuesday December 3, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Valencia V

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 3:45-4:45pm

3:45pm PST

Fostering a Culture of Continuous Growth Through Induction and Beyond

How can districts foster a culture of continuous learning for teachers? The San Diego County Office of Education will share a process for developing growth-based professional learning systems that focus on enhancing teacher capacity by building a bridge between Induction, teacher growth and evaluation. Presenters will share models of how districts across San Diego are creating teacher evaluation systems that embrace the idea of professional learning as a central component to educator effectiveness. Participants will learn structures for developing a common language of effective teaching and learning, aligning professional development to teacher needs, providing opportunities for meaningful feedback, and building capacity of administrators to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

During the session participants will examine research-based components of effective professional learning systems, review professional articles on how changing the culture of teacher evaluation can foster continuous growth through a teacher’s career, engage in discussions for utilizing the CSTP to develop district-wide common language of effective teaching, and reflect upon key learnings from pioneer districts.
Participants will walk away with clear processes for guiding the development of a growth-based system of professional learning and evaluation in their district.

Keynote Speakers

Jill Tellier

Coordinator, Teacher Effectiveness, San Diego County Office of Education

The San Diego County Office Teacher Effectiveness and Preparation team provides a wide range of supports and professional learning to districts and charters throughout California.

Sheiveh Jones

Tuesday December 3, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Valencia II

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 3:45-4:45pm

3:45pm PST

Helping New Teachers Achieve Equity and Excellence Through Student Talk

Sponsored Presentation. This interactive presentation outlines how induction program leaders and school/district administrators can help new teachers build inclusive classrooms that drive more equitable student outcomes through student talk. Research shows when students talk more in class, they learn more and score higher on standardized tests. But the average teacher talks for 80% of class—and this problem is particularly acute among new teachers. Attend this presentation to learn how to help new teachers automatically measure student talk in their classrooms, receive personalized feedback on student-centered instructional practices, and get students to do more of the talking and learning—without you having to be in the back of their classrooms all the time.

Keynote Speakers

David Brazer

Tuesday December 3, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Valencia VI

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 3:45-4:45pm

3:45pm PST

The California Department of Education (CDE) Can Help with Induction: A Review of Resources for New Teachers

Keynote Speakers

California Department of Education: Kristen Cruz Allen

Terri Jackson

Terra Bennett Brown

Tuesday December 3, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Esmeralda 7

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 3:45-4:45pm

3:45pm PST

Tools and Tidbits for Addressing the Challenges and Concerns of New Teachers

Sponsored Presentation. Meeting the diverse needs of our new teachers is a challenge of great interest for all of us. If you want to expand and refine your repertoire of ways to support new teachers as they learn to deal with the possibilities and pitfalls they face, join us to explore tools and tidbits from practitioners and researchers across the country. With an emphasis on practicality, the resources we explore will be explicitly linked to components of the CSTP; that way, you will know which tool to use when. Plus, you will walk away with not only your notes but ready-to-use tools tucked into your conference bag!

Keynote Speakers

Paula Rutherford

Just ASK Publications, Just ASK Publications

Just ASK Publications & Professional Development (Just ASK) is based in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. Established in 1989, Just ASK provides publications, products, and services for educators in formats that facilitate a shared understanding and the use of best practice in teaching... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
San Remo

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 3:45-4:45pm

3:45pm PST

TPA to Inform Induction

Keynote Speakers

Beth Roybal

Teacher/Certificated Staff, Salinas Union High School District

I spent many years managing the development of educational materials and programs before becoming a middle school English teacher. My current role is as a teacher on special assignment, working with new district teachers who need to clear their credentials in the areas of general... Read More →

Dr. Melissa Meetze-Hall

Adminisatrator, Riverside and San Bernardino Co Offices of Education

I love learning and asking tough questions.

Wayne Bacer

Consultant, CTC

Dr. Wayne Bacer for the past 11 years, has been the lead TPA Consultant for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. He spent 13 years as an elementary and middle school classroom teacher and has served as a site / district level technology mentor / coordinator. For 17... Read More →

James Webb

Consultant, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Tuesday December 3, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Esmeralda 6

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 3:45-4:45pm

3:45pm PST

Your First Steps to Stress Less

Stress methods are easy to teach. They are also easily forgotten when the bumpy months of the school year hit. We can't eliminate stress, but we can develop the skill to work through the rough patches of the school year. You will learn the skills and gain momentum as I help you start a stress management practice to do yourself or with your fellow educators.

Keynote Speakers

Mike Jara

Owner | Consultant, Do The Practice

Stress sucks. It sucks our energy, our willpower, and our relationships.I've worked hard to work through the negative habits that stress me out. I did this working as a civil servant, a corporate photographer and website producer, and a middle school librarian. Then I started to see... Read More →

Tuesday December 3, 2019 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Valencia I

Breakout Session, Tuesday; 3:45-4:45pm

5:00pm PST

No Host Reception

Tuesday December 3, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Mountainview Room

Social Hour

7:00am PST

Breakfast

Wednesday December 4, 2019 7:00am - 8:00am PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Food

7:45am PST

Welcome and Introductions

Wednesday December 4, 2019 7:45am - 8:00am PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Keynote, Introductions

8:00am PST

Keynote

Meet and Greet and book signing to follow

Keynote Speakers

Adolph Brown

Wednesday December 4, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Keynote, Keynote Speaker

9:15am PST

Annual Data Submission

Keynote Speakers

Teri Clark

Director, CTC

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Esmeralda 8

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 9:15-10:15

9:15am PST

Change Your Aim: Inclusive Practices for All Classrooms (Previously scheduled at 10:30)

When I believe that I have a voice, I speak. When I believe that my voice is valued, I listen. When I listen, I learn. Establishing classrooms in which students believe that their viewpoints matter results in students eager to interact with perspectives outside of their own personal frames of reference. And students who learn to appreciate the others’ points-of-view grow-up to be adults with global perspectives. In Change Your Aim: Inclusive Practices for All Classrooms, we look at working toward the inclusive classroom as a model for establishing equitable, supportive, and welcoming learning environments that foster the qualities necessary in becoming global citizens: self-confidence and motivation, teamwork, empathy, and reflection. Participants should expect a combination of slide presentation, discussion, and hands-on planning for next steps.

Keynote Speakers

Ashley Rhoads

New Teacher Coach, LBUSD

Linda Mocilnikar

Induction Coach, Long Beach Unified

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Valencia I

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 9:15-10:15

9:15am PST

Coaching Teachers to Build Relationships with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Scholars

Research shows that positive relationships with students has a significant impact on learning outcomes. During this interactive session participants will learn strategies for coaching teachers to develop positive relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Coaches will learn how to shift mindsets and address gaps that can get in the way of developing these relationships. Participants will be able to differentiate the use of these strategies to implement learning with their teachers to increase teacher efficacy in this topic. Supporting CSTP elements: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4; 2.1, 2.2; 4.1; 6.5, 6.6

Keynote Speakers

Shaundala Jessamy

Teacher Induction Program Mentor, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Christina Grimm Petriccione

Induction Mentor, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Hello Everyone! My teaching background is in middle school science and I have been involved with teacher induction for about 7 years. I have had the wonderful opportunity to be a full time release teacher induction mentor for the past 3 years and work with an amazing team of people... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Rodes A&B

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 9:15-10:15

9:15am PST

Creating A Safe Space - Legal Obligations in Today's Classrooms for LGBTQ Students and Teachers

This workshop will explore best practices and strategies for implementing the California Student Safety & Violence Prevention Act of 2000 (AB537), Seth’s Law, AB1266, Title IX and Opt IN/OUT obligations. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and discuss specific laws that define the role of educators when working with all protected classes and LGBTQ+ students and staff. All grade levels welcome.

Keynote Speakers

C. Scott Miller

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Esmeralda 7

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 9:15-10:15

9:15am PST

Explore the Possibilities of Online Learning! Virtual Professional Development for Induction Coaches

Explore the Possibilities of Online Professional Learning
Leverage technology to provide coach trainings with flexibility and ease. Gain insight from CTI’s experience how we have implemented online and asynchronous activities for networking that are meaningful and relevant for the growth of our coaches.
Outcomes:
Participants will discuss the needs of their coaches and their current training delivery model.
Participants will engage with web tools that can enhance their current model.
Web tools that will be featured: iSprings, GoReact, FlipGrid, ZOOM and more!

Keynote Speakers

Jaymie Baiza

Administrator, Online Learning, RCOE Center for Teacher Innovation

Angel Van Horn

Online Administrator, Riverside County Office of Education

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Esmeralda 6

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 9:15-10:15

9:15am PST

Fostering Equitable Student Learning Communities Through The Lens of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

As support providers, it is not uncommon for mentors to decode the language of the CSTP with their teachers. One phrase that we see throughout the CSTP is culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP). CRP is not a series of static strategies but a mindset that requires continuous learning. In this session, participants will begin to think through how to connect the CSTP to teacher practice to create a more equitable learning environment for all students.

Keynote Speakers

Melissa Robets

Candace McIsaac

Jamie Brown

Marvilyn Quiroz

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Valencia V

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 9:15-10:15

9:15am PST

How CalAPA informs Induction: The ASC Transition Plan

Keynote Speakers

Gay Roby

Consultant Professional Services Division, CTC

James Webb

Consultant, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am PST
San Remo

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 9:15-10:15

9:15am PST

Induction and the Changing Face of Special Education

This presentation will focus on changes in special education and the initial preparation of special education teachers that have resulted in the need for change in the content and focus of induction programs. New evidence-based practices and programs are becoming well-established, as research plus teacher and administrator experience shape these practices for different contexts.
Significant modifications to the Preliminary Education Specialist standards will be presented, as background for understanding current and future beginning teachers’ bases of knowledge and skills. The evolution of Multi-tiered Systems of Support, Social-Emotional Learning, and collaboration and co-planning/co-teaching practices and their place in Individualized Learning Plans will be described, with examples. We will examine how these approaches and practices are aligned with CTC Induction Standards.
A study of the needs of beginning special education teachers in induction, as stated by the teachers themselves, will be the second part of this presentation. The variety of concerns as well as the commonalities will promote a constructive discussion among participants. There will be room in the conversation for beginning teachers, experienced teachers, induction mentors, and administrators to contribute and question.
The presentation methods will include a welcoming activity, presentation slides with embedded interactive activities, and a facilitated discussion. A handout and QR code for links to relevant resources will be available.

Keynote Speakers

Virginia Kennedy

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Valencia VI

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 9:15-10:15

9:15am PST

Vetting the Skills - Create your own Micro-Credential Badging for Mentors

The breakout session will highlight the Level Up Your Mentorship, ( LUYM) microcredential created and run through the Orange County Department of Education.
Participants will be guided through a virtual field-trip with the LUYM and will participate in an interactive, mock creative process of building program specific microcredential badges. The California Teaching Commission requires every California Induction program to document the mentor growth for mentors participating in their programs. LUYM does this in an engaging and effective way. As the mentors complete the activities, they earn badges that lead to the microcredential. Instead of creating more things for the mentors to do, the LUYM activities parallel the mentoring process throughout the year. Each activity provides program specific opportunities for the participants to enhance their mentoring practice, as well as reflect and document their skills and growth.
Administrators or coaches could also use this microcredential process, as a high engagement feature to vet their teachers in specific target areas of knowledge, skill or ability.

Keynote Speakers

Susan Carle

Coordinator of English Language Arts, Orange County Department of Education

Steve Regur

Founder and CEO, Educators Cooperative

Steve Regur, EdD leads the Educators Cooperative, a membership group of educators, professors, teachers, and others who are committed to supporting innovation in education. Steve has authored more than $4.2 Million in grants for schools, completed his doctoral work on the role of... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 9:15am - 10:15am PST
Valencia II

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 9:15-10:15

10:30am PST

6 Ways to Individualize Coaching Cycles

Our students require individualized approaches to learning, why wouldn’t our teachers? Come learn how the Torrance Unified School District Induction Program restructured its coaching cycles to offer individualized support for the unique needs of their teachers. Participants will explore six different coaching cycles designed to offer a menu of choices that addresses individualized support options.
During the session, participants will have the opportunity to reflect and discuss with others. They will leave with examples that can be implemented into their own programs. Come explore the possibilities!

Keynote Speakers

Nancy Jackson

Induction Mentor, Torrance Unified

Nancy Jackson is in her 27th year in education, spending 21 years in elementary classrooms, 3 years as a literacy resource teacher, and in her 3rd year as a full-release mentor in the TUSD Induction Program. Guiding teachers towards using best teaching practices, supporting teachers... Read More →

Lorrie Spotts

Lori Nagaoka

Induction Coordinator, Torrance Unified School District

Barbara Waldrop

Induction Coordinator, Torrance Unified School District

Hello! I am the Teacher Induction Coordinator for the Torrance Unified School District. I have been with the district for over 15 years and was a former middle school math and science teacher before I started working as a mentor for Induction. I truly enjoy supporting new teachers... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Valencia II

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 10:30 - 11:30

10:30am PST

Accreditation & Site Visit Information

Keynote Speakers

Cheryl Hickey

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Esmeralda 8

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 10:30 - 11:30

10:30am PST

Analyzing Credentials: Out of State, Out of Country, & Level I Renewal Requirements and Applying for Extensions

Due to the shortage of teachers in California, there has been an increase in out of state recruitment. California credentialing requirements are more stringent than other states. Therefore, teachers prepared outside of California may have additional renewal requirements on the California issued preliminary credential. There are also an increasing number of teachers who need an extension to complete renewal requirements, including Induction. LACOE’s Induction program serves over 500 teachers yearly and at least 15% are teachers prepared out of state or country, hold a Level I, or need an extension.

As Education Code changes often, it is critical for program leaders and credential analysts to stay current. Come and learn the nuances of credential renewal requirements to help guide teachers through (1) additional requirements listed on the California issued preliminary credential for teachers who earned the preliminary credential outside of California, or hold a Level I Education Specialist credential, and (2) the extension appeal process. The presentation, consisting of slides and discussion, will cover a breakdown of requirements, review pathways, and provide tangible resources that can be used immediately. Exploring case studies will ensure participants leave with a clear understanding of how to advise teachers in their own Induction program.

Keynote Speakers

Tom Leveron

Kevin Koga

Coordinator II, LACOE

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Esmeralda 7

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 10:30 - 11:30

10:30am PST

CalSTRS- My Retirement Benefits/Onboarding New CalSTRS Members

In this workshop, you’ll learn: how we calculate your CalSTRS monthly retirement benefit; about the gap between your CalSTRS monthly retirement income goal and ways you can bridge it; about CalSTRS Pension2 403(b) and 457(b) plans; steps to take now to increase your retirement benefit and when you'll be eligible to retire. Bring your CalSTRS Annual Progress Report to review your personal information as we discuss the various benefits available to you in this PowerPoint presentation. After learning about your own benefits we will introduce you to a brand new onboarding program available for you to use in your Induction curriculum. We have created mini learning modules that will give new employees the basics of their pension to engage them early in their careers. It is never too early to plan for your financial success!

Keynote Speakers

Jennifer Helfend-Gomez

Bob Mazzeo

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Rodes A&B

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 10:30 - 11:30

10:30am PST

Collaboration - The Real, The Ugly, and The POSSIBLE!

It takes a village, but getting all of the villagers to work together effectively is not a simple task. This session will focus on the realities, challenges, and power of collaboration. Examples and practical strategies for building a network of support beyond the mentor will be provided. In this session, we will share and discuss how to maximize various resources to support Induction teachers in both collective and personalized ways. How can administrators, teachers, content coaches, program specialists (ELD, SpED, GATE), and community resources connect and support in meaningful ways? Come discover and share the possibilities!

Keynote Speakers

Allyson Bader

Induction Mentor, Program Specialist

Hi! I'm an Induction Mentor and Special Education Program Specialist with TUSD. This is my 3rd year as a Mentor and 4th year as Program Specialist. Three years ago we added our Special Education Dept to our Induction Program. My background is in Early Childhood Special Education... Read More →

Heather Nakasuji

GATE Coordinator & Induction Mentor, Torrance Unified School District

Hello! My name is Heather Nakasuji and I am a Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Coordinator and Induction Mentor. I enjoy engaging in the journey to differentiate and extend learning in meaningful and effective ways. I have a passion for collaborative opportunities that help... Read More →

Denise Leonard

Induction Mentor, Torrance Unified

Hello! My name is Denise Leonard and I am a full-time release mentor for Torrance Unified School District. I support mostly teachers with Education Specialist credentials but, I do have a Multiple Subject credential as well so, I also support general education elementary teachers... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Valencia I

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 10:30 - 11:30

10:30am PST

Culturally Competent Leaders: Bridging the Divide (Previously scheduled at 9:15)

Your life is a “Living Letter” that others will read. What message are you sending? How are you being perceived? Why should anyone want to follow your lead? Important questions to ask and answer in building, sustaining and cultivating diverse relationships.If you are a Teacher, Administrator, Induction Leader, Mentor/Coach #Cultural #Competence is vital to your continued success. #Equity, #Access and #Inclusion are action words, thus actionable steps are a necessary reality in empowering equity. This workshop is designed for leaders who are repositioning for the next season and interested in culturally competent leadership.
Three Key take-a-ways:
Altering practices to reach different cultural groups.
Applying Cultural knowledge, sensitivity, and awareness.
Acknowledging Cultural similarities and differences.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Donna Marie Hunter

CEO, Walnut Valley Unified

Dr. Donna Marie is an engaging TV Show Host. Her show "Grace & Space" on RVN Television boasts of heart stirring, honest conversations that encourage viewers to continue dreaming by building healthy habits and honest relationships. Donna co-authored two #1 International Best-selling... Read More →

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Valencia VI

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 10:30 - 11:30

10:30am PST

Teacher Induction Best Practices

Keynote Speakers

Karen Sacramento

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Esmeralda 6

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 10:30 - 11:30

10:30am PST

The Mentor's Experience in Teacher Induction Today

The Mentor’s Experience In Teacher Induction Today

This interactive workshop seeks to describe the tools Newark Teacher Induction developed to address the aspects of Program Standards 3, 4, 6 that involve mentor support, assessment, and on-going professional learning. It will tell a story of the mentor’s experience through induction.

How did this Induction program provide support to its mentors?
How was the quality and level of support provided to candidates assessed?
What feedback was solicited from mentors and how did the data impact program improvement?
How did program leadership provide regular feedback to mentors?

Participants will learn how these tools developed by Newark Teacher Induction provided a comprehensive system of guidance, support, and feedback to its mentors:

Mentor Descriptions of Practice
Mentor Log
Program Effectiveness Surveys
Candidate Logs

This workshop will be presented via Google slides. A link may be shared and in included with all conference materials. Participants will also access live links during the presentation to interact with the materials to facilitate group interaction/ discussion.

Keynote Speakers

Leonor I. Rebosura

Barbara Casey

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PST
San Remo

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 10:30 - 11:30

10:30am PST

Using the Problem of Practice Inquiry Cycle to Promote Equity

The Los Angeles Administrative Services Credential (LAASC) program is a two-year clear administrative credential program. In addition to gathering evidence to demonstrate professional learning and growth around the CPSELs, each candidate engages in a two-year Problem of Practice (PoP) inquiry. Through an equity lens and coaching support, candidates conduct research focuses on instructional and/or systemic issues. Through the continuous improvement model, administrators select an issue, identify potential causes, and implement a research-based action-plan. Over 24 months they monitor, analyze results, revise the action plan, draw conclusions, and reflect on the process and the impact on their leadership development. We have approximately 186 leaders that have engaged in PoP this inquiry cycle and have presented their findings in a culminating leadership conference.

Common themes explored through the inquiry cycle include equity and access, reclassification, chronic absenteeism, intervention, least restrictive environments, and positive behavior support. Learn how this work started small, scaled up, frequently blossomed, and continues to positively impact students and our district long after our candidates have received their credential. Through coaching and the PoP inquiry process LAASC continues to transform leadership practices in LAUSD.

Keynote Speakers

Jose M. Rodriguez

Administrative Coordinator, Los Angeles Unified School District

Dr. Jose M. Rodriguez, is an Administrative Coordinator, coaching and supporting, administrators, building their capacity as leaders for the responsibilities associated with high-need schools. He fully understands the deep level of responsibility that comes with administration and... Read More →

Heather Lower Lowe

Administrative Coordinator, Los Angeles Unified School District

Ana Escobedo

Administrative Coordinators, LAUSD

Ana M. Escobedo was born and raised in Los Angeles and a proud product and professional of the Los Angeles Unified School District. She has served LAUSD as a professional for 25 years at the elementary school level. Ana started as a Teacher Assistant and worked her way up from there... Read More →

April Ramos

Maria Sotomayor

Wednesday December 4, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am PST
Valencia V

Breakout Session, Wednesday; 10:30 - 11:30

11:45am PST

Closing, Raffle, Hand-off to Cluster 5

Wednesday December 4, 2019 11:45am - 12:15pm PST
Esmeralda 1-5

Keynote, Introductions