55th Annual JCCASAC Conference: Full Schedule

9:00am PDT

Restorative Practices in High Needs Settings - For Students & Staff

Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

This session will cover restorative and mindful practices that are used for both students and staff. The presentation will include how these have been implemented at Shasta County Juvenile Court School and the impact that they have had on both students and staff since they have become part of our system. There will be time to interact with the practices during the session. Participants will leave with multiple examples that they can use in their school setting.

Speakers

Jill North- JCCASAC TOY Nominee

Jill North- Program Director of Alternative Education & Principal of Shasta County Juvenile Court School

Anders Benoit

Anders Benoit - Teacher at Shasta County Juvenile Court School

Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Sierra Suite

Session One

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

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

11:20am PDT

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Students in Juvenile Court and Community Schools through School Social Work and Collaboration LIMITED

Wednesday May 7, 2025 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT

Sierra Suite

This session will explore effective strategies for supporting students in Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS) by addressing systemic barriers through School Social Work practices. Key approaches include trauma-informed practices, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and fostering community partnerships to enhance emotional regulation, healthy coping skills, and positive relationships. Through systematic efforts and collaboration with stakeholders, we will demonstrate how to amplify student voice and leadership, ultimately creating supportive and welcoming learning environments for all students.

Speakers

Katelin Trant ACSW

Katelin has worked with at-promise youth for the last fourteen years, serving as an assistant teacher in an ELL classroom, a Job Corps counselor, a CTE teacher, and a school social worker. She is extremely passionate about working with youth and families impacted by homelessness... Read More →

Claudia Castaneda Lopez ACSW

Claudia V. Castaneda Lopez is a dedicated school social worker at San Diego County Office of Education-Juvenile Court and Community Schools, where she provides emotional, social, and academic support to students and families. She specializes in counseling, crisis intervention, and... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Sierra Suite

Session Three

10:10am PDT

Stepping Stones: Meeting the Relationship and Sexual Health Needs of Systems Involved Young Men LIMITED

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Sierra Suite

This presentation will describe the significant need for comprehensive reproductive health education and services for youth involved (or at risk of involvement) with the juvenile legal system. Presenters will highlight Stepping Stones, a promising program designed to improve sexual and relationship health outcomes for systems involved young men that is currently being delivered and evaluated with students in San Diego’s JCCS schools.

Speakers

Gaby Gutierrez

Kari Kesler

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Sierra Suite

Session Four

11:20am PDT

Leading with Love and Belonging: Golden Hills Community School LIMITED

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT

Sierra Suite

This session will lead participants in exploring aspects of a County Community School that is implementing the CA Community School Partnership grant. We will share aspects of the Community Schools Forward CS Essentials Framework including: 1) empowering student and family engagement; 2) rigorous, community connected classroom instruction; 3) expanded, enriched learning opportunities; and 4) integrated systems of support. Perhaps even more important than these key practices we will focus on – WHAT we are offering students and families – and HOW we are working together to continuously improve in meaningful ways alongside students, families, and educational partners. Looking forward to sharing our journey and strategies that have been helpful along the way.

Speakers

Nicole Ruiz

Andrea Lemos Ed. D, Jas Bains Wright

Andrea Lemos, Ed.D., serves as Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services and Student Programs for Solano County Office of Education. Dr. Lemos has worked in preschool through 12th grade programs, as a special education teacher, site administrator, and a district leader in school... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Sierra Suite

Session Five