Conference Sessions
Strands
Thursday, February 7
Session A 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Session B 1:15 AM–3:15 PM
Friday, February 8
Session C 9:30–10:45 AM
Session CD 9:30 AM–12:15 PM
Session D 11:00 AM–12:15 PM
Session E 2:15–3:30 PM
Saturday, February 9
Session F 9:30–10:45 AM
Session FG 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Session G 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Session C
C1
Professional Learning Communities:
Under Construction
Cindy Douglas, Director/Instructor, Prof.
Development, Grossmont Union HS, Grossmont
Union HSD, CA
This workshop provides an overview of the foundational components of PLCs, as well as discussing the incredible impact they have on students when implemented effectively. The workshop will also look at the journey one large high school district has taken to change their culture and structure to a PLC. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of why this structure is a winning foundation for both teachers and students.
Strands: Collaboration, NEW!
C2
SSP: Funding for New Advanced HS
Programs
Barbara Weiss, Education Program Consultant,
High School Initiatives/Career Education Office,
California Dept. of Ed., CA; Pam Carter,
Principal; Sara Leibman, SSP Coordinator,
Santa Susana High School, Simi Valley USD, CA
Specialized Secondary Program grants provide comprehensive high schools with start-up funds to design and implement new advanced programs. This funding often touches the forgotten average students who drift through school with no purpose. Hear about exciting programs currently being funded, and learn how to tap into this grant opportunity.
Strands: Support for Teaching and Learning, NEW!
C8
Multiple Pathways to Success: Preparing
Students for College and Career
Arlene LaPlante, Director, ConnectEd: The
California Center for College & Career, CA;
Glen Hillegas, Principal, Construction Tech
Academy, Kearny High Educational Complex,
San Diego USD, CA
All students deserve a high school education that actively engages them and prepares them for both career opportunities and post-secondary education or training options—not one or the other. From this session, you will: (1) understand how a multiple pathways approach prepares students for both college and career by blending rigor and relevance, (2) view model programs, and (3) receive tools for implementation at your school or district.