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Wednesday, May 7
 

10:10am PDT

Addressing Staff Burnout with Recognition, Support and Focus, Year Two
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Salon 6A
Picking up from last year's progress, join us in our journey as we continue rewrite what it means for our students to find success in our Community and Court Schools.
Speakers
JL
SC

Shannyn C. McDonald

Shannyn C. Mc Donald is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University, followed by her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of San Francisco... Read More →
JS

Jeani Sique

Jeani Sique is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked in education for 17 years. Jeani works at Petersen Alternative Center for Education (PACE) which is part of Stanislaus County Office of Education. Before joining PACE, Jeani worked in a variety of settings, including... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Salon 6A
  Session Two

10:10am PDT

AI for Alternative Education: Practical Strategies to Empower Educators LIMITED
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Club
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming education, offering new opportunities to enhance learning, streamline teacher workload, and provide personalized support for students. In this interactive session, educators in court and alternative school settings will explore practical AI tools that can be used to differentiate instruction, support trauma-informed teaching, and improve student engagement. Participants will engage in a hands-on AI exploration, learning how to integrate AI effectively while addressing ethical considerations such as data privacy and bias. By the end of the session, educators will leave with actionable strategies and AI-driven resources to empower their teaching and support student success in high-need educational environments.
Speakers
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Dr. Alice Pak

Dr. Alice PakEducational Technology & Innovation Coordinator, Los Angeles County Office of Education. Dr. Alice Pak, a former social science teacher turned EdTech specialist, now serves as a Coordinator I in the Educational Technology & Innovation unit at the Los Angeles County Office... Read More →
TK
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Club
  Session Two

10:10am PDT

Empowering Justice-Impacted Youth: Building a Legacy through Engaging ESL Education LIMITED
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Hiro
ESL educators need purposeful materials to equip justice-impacted youth with skills and confidence to shape their futures. This session will explore how Ellii’s engaging, student-centered, ready-made lessons foster language development, critical thinking, and life skills. Attendees will gain practical strategies to implement Ellii’s lessons immediately, ensuring that students feel supported, empowered, and prepared for lifelong success. With increased confidence in speaking English, students will be able to access new opportunities and create a brighter future.
Speakers
WK

Wendy Klatt

Wendy is an experienced ESL educator with over 25 years in the field. She holds an MA in Teaching with a Graduate Concentration in ESL/Bilingual Education from National-Louis University. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design from the University of Wisconsin–Stout.Currently... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Hiro
  Session Two

10:10am PDT

General and Special Education Collaboration for Systemwide Behavior Management in Court and Community Schools LIMITED
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Mandarin A
By combining the expertise of general and special education professionals, we will outline
how SDCOE JCCS created a systemwide behavior management framework that supports
the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in court and community schools.
This collaborative approach will ensure that students receive the necessary support to
succeed and overcome behavioral challenges, ultimately leading to improved educational
outcomes and successful reintegration into the community.
Speakers
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Marisa Tirri

SDCOE
Marisa Tirri is a dedicated Special Education Administrator with the San Diego County Office of Education, where she has served for the past six years. With over a decade of experience supporting students across the county, Marisa is deeply committed to enhancing educational outcomes... Read More →
JG

Jamie Gonzalez Kohns

Jamie Gonzalez Kohns is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Behavior Specialist at the San Diego County Office of Education, where she has served since 2020. With nearly two decades of experience in education, Jamie specializes in supporting students with behavioral challenges... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Mandarin A
  Session Two

10:10am PDT

Interviewing A-Z LIMITED
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Salon 6B
Interviewing A to Z walks the student and instructor through tips to be successful in the interviewing process. The workshop in interactive, high energy, and entertaining.
Speakers
VS

Vendon Smith

Vendon Smith is a nationally recognized workshop facilitator with more than 20 years working with people entering the workforce.  He is a Project Coordinator - Career Services with the Los Angeles County Office of Education.  He has created and implemented training videos for the... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Salon 6B
  Session Two

10:10am PDT

Leveraging WASC for Continuous Improvement: Clarifying the WASC Revised Process for Accreditation LIMITED
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Ballroom A
This session will outline and clarify for schools the WASC accreditation process. It will provide an overview of the revised accreditation process, including tips and guidance for schools writing shorter reports and streamlining the process. It will provide attendees Q/A opportunities on the value of WASC accreditation and how WASC can work with them to help achieve continuous improvement goals.
Speakers
NB

Nancy Brownell

Ms. Nancy S. Brownell is a fourth-generation Californian with a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in Educational Administration. She began her career as a Special Education teacher and later served in roles including English teacher and K-12 literacy administrator. Currently, she... Read More →
BJ

Brian Jensen

Brian Jensen serves as a Director for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS-WASC), a global and regional K-12 accreditation agency.  As a Director, Brian supports schools and educators in school continuous improvement and accreditation... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Ballroom A
  Session Two

10:10am PDT

Making higher education a reality LIMITED
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Orchid
Step by step guide to collegiate success within the justice system.
Speakers
ME
FF
NP
DS
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Orchid
  Session Two

10:10am PDT

Road to Success Academy (RTSA) serving students with disabilities in an Alternative Learning Center K-8, in Palmdale School District LIMITED
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Mandarin B
This session will discuss the why, what, and how of RTSA in an alternative learning center. Through project based learning, and interdisciplinary lessons, students get hands-on learning experiences while making connections to real world past, present, and future events while making connections to themselves and their own life events.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Pandullo

Deborah Pandullo

Project Director II, Los Angeles County Office of Education
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Gia Greaux

Gia Greaux is a dedicated school administrator with five years of leadership experience at a regionalized special education campus serving students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders in the Antelope Valley. With 25 years of experience teaching both general and special... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Mandarin B
  Session Two

10:10am PDT

The Burnt Out Educator - How to Use Ed Tech for a Work Life Balance LIMITED
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Sierra Suite
Coach Joe has spent almost a Decade and a half in the classroom, on the Field/ Mat and consulting for schools! Coach takes his real world in class experiences and translates them into time saving resources by using simple readily available Ed Tech Tools for all aspects of Education!
Speakers
avatar for Coach Joe Marino

Coach Joe Marino

Come meet the Italian guy from Jersey, who lives in Texas and works in CA to bring you real world solutions to give back time to you to spend with your family and friends!!  You will laugh, you may shed a tear, more importantly will hopefully leave with one piece of very useful information... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Sierra Suite
  Session Two
 
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