Presented by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Saturday, November 16, 2024
| New workshop for 2024
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| Special Topics:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
Social Emotional Learning
Student Engagement
Teacher Preparation
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(HS) (SE)
| Intended Audience:
Any/All Future TeachersPreschool/Early Childhood Elementary Intermediate
High School Special Education |
Light Breakfast • 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM • JSC 2nd Floor
Please follow posted directional signs as free parking is available in Lot 6 and Lot 11. Our staff will help you check in for our conference at the 2nd floor of the Johnson Student Center by scanning your Eventbrite ticket. We encourage you to arrive on time. Afterwards, mingle with other conference attendees as you enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries from Paradise Bakery (first come, first serve). A conference tote bag, notepad, pen, and other materials will also be provided to you.
Welcome & Keynote Address • 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM • JSC-219
Welcome & Overview
Presented by: Dr. Steve Bautista, Santa Ana College & Nydia Gosman, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Location: Johnson Student Center - Conference Center (JSC-219)
Keynote Address and Q&A
Presented by: Ms. Sarai Vaca - Inspirational Teacher, Mother, Survivor
Location: Johnson Student Center - Conference Center (JSC-219)
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Session 1 Workshops • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM • I-Building
Building Community and Increasing Student Engagement
Presented by: Alondra Diaz & Andrea Rios, Sycamore Magnet Academy
Location: I-201
Come and learn how you can build community in your classroom and help strengthen communication! In this engaging session, we will learn strategies that can engage students in meaningful ways. By the end of the session, participants will be able to implement various strategies to actively engage students in learning, increase participation, and create an inclusive learning environment. (E, I, SE)
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Future Teachers in Focus: Navigating CSUF's Center for Careers in Teaching, Project Propel Program, and Urban Learning Major
Presented by: Juven Romero & Melissa Baez, Cal State Fullerton
Location: I-209
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed for aspiring educators! “Future Teachers in Focus” will guide you through the invaluable resources available at California State University, Fullerton, including the Center for Careers in Teaching, Project Propel, and the Urban Learning Major. Whether you’re just starting out or are already on your path, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in your teaching career. (A)
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Safe Spaces in Uncertain Times: How to be an Ally for LGBTQ+ Students and Families
Presented by: Dr. William Toledo, Cal State Fullerton
Location: I-109
This workshop will provide tips and resources for future educators to help them build queer-affirming, LGBTQ+ friendly spaces for students and families. (A)
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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Tools
Presented by: Mrs. Susie Prado, Cal State Fullerton
Location: I-102
Strategies and tools will be provided for how to create a calming and safe environment for all students, in addition to meeting the needs of students to provide an inclusive class. (A) | 
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Turning Pages, Opening Minds: Discussing Social Justice in Picture Book Read Alouds
Presented by: Dr. Amanda Diaz, Cal State Fullerton
Location: I-104
In this session, we will delve into strategies for promoting student engagement and meaningful dialogue during read-aloud sessions aimed at centering issues of justice. (A)
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Working with Young Children: Careers and Pathways
Presented by: Dr. Chris Becerra, Santa Ana College
Location: I-107
Desire to work with young children in early childhood education (ages 0-8)? This workshop will cover the many pathways in the field of early childhood education. (P, E)
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Education Resource Fair • 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM • JSC Outdoor West
Just outside the Johnson Student Center, we welcome you to visit tables representing various local universities, school districts, and organizations of interest to aspiring educators. Learn about local teacher education programs and resources that will help you pave your path to becoming a future educator -- our representatives welcome the opportunity to speak with you! You'll gain valuable information and get your questions answered. Click here for a complete list of this year's education resource fair participants.
Lunch • 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM • JSC 2nd Floor
Return to the Johnson Student Center and enjoy a delicious boxed lunch from Paradise Bakery as you network and mingle with other conference attendees and aspiring educators!
Session 2 Workshops • 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM • I-Building
An Educator’s Guide to Orange County: Community Curricular Partnerships
Presented by: Professor Elaine Lewinnek, Cal State Fullerton & Stacy Yung, UC Irvine
Location: I-108
Two of the contributors to educatorsguidetooc.org will discuss how collaborative curriculum-building between K-12 educators, research scholars, and locally-grounded nonprofit groups empowers students with ethnic studies across the curriculum. (A)
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Collecting, Tidying, and Organizing Data
Presented by: Dr. Bridget Druken, Cal State Fullerton
Location: I-101
Come collect data from workshop participants using sticky notes, sort and tidy the data, then organize it by representating data with a visual. Connections to TK-5 grades statistics and data science will be exemplified. Leave with concrete ideas for future activities with young data scientists! (A)
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Embed Positive Mindful Moments in Your Classroom and Beyond
Presented by: Ms. Alyson Hoberecht, Garden Grove Unified School District
Location: I-209
Would you like your students to better understand themselves, their emotions, and their needs, and their personal options? Would you like your classroom to be a safe haven for students to investigate and develop their own mindful practices? Come experience routines, activities, and methodologies that enable your students to enhance their awareness, balance, focus, and peace state of mind on a consistent basis. Mindful breathing practices and techniques to enhance well–being will be included for both your students and yourself. (A)
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Empowering Every Learner: The Essential Role of Special Education Teachers
Presented by: Dr. Tiffany Row, Cal State Fullerton
Location: I-103
This presentation will illuminate the vital role of special education teachers in fostering inclusive learning environments. This session will explore the unique challenges and rewards of working with students with diverse needs, emphasizing effective strategies for differentiation, collaboration with families, and advocacy within the educational system. (A)
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Ethnic Studies Lessons in K-12
Presented by: Erika Santizo, Long Beach City College; Grace Diaz, Los Angeles Unified School District; & Melina Melgoza, Los Angeles Unified School District
Location: I-106
This session will cover experiences from the classroom that address humanizing and transformative curriculum from the perspective of an Ethnic Studies teacher. The presenter will share how students develop critical hope and individual and collective self-determination as they engage in activities and lessons that highlight the intersection of identities, pressing social justice issues, and importance of stories from our communities. (HS)
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Landing Your First Teaching Job
Presented by: Dr. Steve Bautista, Santa Ana College & Panel of Principals
Location: I-201
Getting your foot in the door can be a big challenge! Learn how to make your application stand out, as well as how to nail your interview using tips and tricks that will give you the advantage. Learn directly from a panel of school principals on how you can prepare to apply for a successful career and the teaching position of your dreams! (A)
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Session 3 Workshops • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM • I-Building
AI in Education: Opportunities for Teaching and Learning
Presented by: Dr. Nancy Watkins, Cal State Fullerton
Location: I-109
This workshop is an opportunity to collaborate, exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. This workshop is designed for prospective and current educators looking to leverage AI for teaching and learning. The goal is to explore possibilities and deepen understanding of AI's role in shaping the future of learning. (A)
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Masking in Classrooms: Accessibility for Teachers with Disabilities
Presented by: Ms. Jessica King & Ms. Destiny Islas, Cal State Long Beach
Location: I-104
Students in the PreK-12 system depend on teachers and administrators to demonstrate positive examples of career exploration, self-advocacy, and medical prioritization. For students with disabilities, it’s even more essential to create safe communities of diversity and inclusion with role models that understand their experiences and challenges. But barriers against medical health and disabilities are continuously enforced, ignored, and permitted at many school sites, preventing disabled college students from becoming teachers and current disabled teachers from staying in their careers. Therefore, schools must facilitate these conversations by supporting disabled teachers in utilizing their accommodations inside classrooms, on the playground, and every other environment where teachers interact with the student population. This presentation will explore the current literature and research gaps in accommodating teachers with permanent/temporary and visible/invisible disabilities, then discuss how disabled and non-disabled teachers and administrators can approach disability as an intersectional identity in the education system. (A)
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Not Lost in Translation: Scaffolding Sciences for English Learner Students
Presented by: Shawn Kirby, Palm Springs High School & Brenda Perna
Location: I-107
Our workshop will help teachers of both primary and secondary science learn how to develop scaffolds that help English learners succeed in their classrooms. our workshop will start off by giving some background information on the lack of guidance for science teachers looking to develop scaffolds for English Learners. We will also give data on the amount of English Learners in our schools and some of the challenges they face. We will then show how to modify lessons and material already used to make it easier for English Learners to use. Then, we will show scaffolds that are appropriate for different types of lessons: practice problem worksheets, labs, videos, and reading assignments. (A)
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Positive Classroom Management Strategies and Discipline Techniques
Presented by: Ms. Alyson Hoberecht, Garden Grove Unified School District
Location: I-209
Students take on the characteristics of the teacher they are with each day! Who are you teaching your students to be? Through a high-energy, interactive method, you will be exposed to multiple positive classroom management strategies and discipline techniques. As we surround our students with positive, consistent practices, they begin to feel safe to take risks, make mistakes, learn, and grow. Come learn to effectively and consistently balance consequences with care within your classrooms and schools. Time management challenges will be addressed along with community-building ideas and teaching techniques that can be implemented throughout the school year. (A)
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Teachers Tell It All: New and Veteran Teachers Panel
Presented by: Dr. Steve Bautista, Santa Ana College & Panel of Teachers
Location: I-201
Listen as new and veteran teachers share their classroom joys and challenges. Discover the things they wish they had known before their first day of teaching. Participants will gain insight into the classroom and receive helpful information about the responsibilities and unexpected realities of teaching today. (A)
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Visual Arts: Creativity Ready to be Tapped
Presented by: Ms. Barb Finnell, Cal State Fullerton
Location: I-102
Come for an interactive workshop using bleeding tissue paper to create a mood on a page. Then continue with Zen Tangle to add an intriguing design. The process is unique for each person and can be used in any grade level. (A)
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Closing Session • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM • JSC-219
Return to the Johnson Student Center Conference Center (JSC-219) for our closing session. Here is where you will also submit your Conference Evaluation Form to be entered into our opportunity drawing for some fabulous prizes. We value your feedback as we strive to continuously improve your conference experience! Participants may also pick up a Certificate of Participation for their attendance at the conference.
