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Join us this fall to learn research-based, equity-centered strategies to increase well-being, enhance belonging, and deepen engagement for students in your community. Don’t miss this professional development conference for K-12 educators and school partner teams. You will connect with fellow educators, experts, and thought leaders who are transforming the student experience in K-12 schools across the country, deepen your professional learning and leave inspired and empowered with concrete strategies for your K-12 school community.

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Saturday, September 14
 

9:30am PDT

Unleashing Student Potential: Releasing Pressure through Real-Time Support ⭐
Saturday September 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Room 204 (CERAS)
At home and at school, students face an array of stressors while often not being equipped with the tools to manage them. Through interactive discussions and practical coaching tools provided by Clayful, educators will learn methods for helping students release pressure, leading to improved focus, engagement, and well-being. By understanding how to facilitate real-time support, participants will leave with practical ideas for how to foster a more supportive and responsive school climate.
Presenters
avatar for Maria Barrera

Maria Barrera

CEO, Clayful
Maria Barrera is a Stanford-educated engineer and founder & CEO of Clayful. She is committed to addressing the youth mental health crisis. Born in Colombia and understanding the pressures of adversity, she leverages her experience from her pioneering role on Nearpod's founding team... Read More →
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Jennifer Tripp

Head of District Partnerships, Clayful
Saturday September 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Room 204 (CERAS)

11:15am PDT

Brave Conversations with Youth on Race, Gender, Identity, Difference, and Bias
Saturday September 14, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 204 (CERAS)
Engaging young people in conversations about complex topics such as race, gender, identity, differences, and bias is crucial for fostering empathy and building cultures of belonging. This workshop will equip educators with practical tools to approach these conversations in ways that meet the needs of adolescent learners. Participants will practice modeling vulnerability and courage, and will discuss how to create safe spaces for open dialogue.
Presenters
avatar for Rebecca Slaby

Rebecca Slaby

Executive Director, AmazeWorks
Rebecca Slaby leads AmazeWorks in working with schools, communities, and organizations to create equity and belonging for all. With an MEd from DePaul University, she has 15 years of experience teaching middle school humanities/social studies. She is a racial justice facilitator for... Read More →
avatar for Melissa (Mel) Andersen

Melissa (Mel) Andersen

Education Director, AmazeWorks
As Education Director at AmazeWorks, Mel provides training, curriculum, and other resources to schools and communities to create more equity and belonging through Anti-Bias Education. As an experienced educator and facilitator, she enjoys sharing her passion for continued growth and... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 204 (CERAS)

1:30pm PDT

Empowering New and Veteran Teachers' Voices
Saturday September 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:05pm PDT
Room 204 (CERAS)
In this research-based workshop, participants will consider how to use data to reimagine school structures and to expand practices that elevate both educator and student agency. Learn how an ongoing cycle of inquiry led one school to redesign networks of support among students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Presenters
avatar for William Heidenfeldt

William Heidenfeldt

Associate Principal, Salesian College Preparatory
Dr. Billy Heidenfeldt joined Salesian College Preparatory as the French and ESL teacher in 2015. In 2022, responding to the need to empower professional learning, growth and possibility for teaching staff, Billy became the Associate Principal supervising curriculum and instruction... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:05pm PDT
Room 204 (CERAS)

2:10pm PDT

Empowering New and Veteran Teachers' Voices
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:10pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 204 (CERAS)
In this research-based workshop, participants will consider how to use data to reimagine school structures and to expand practices that elevate both educator and student agency. Learn how an ongoing cycle of inquiry led one school to redesign networks of support among students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Presenters
avatar for William Heidenfeldt

William Heidenfeldt

Associate Principal, Salesian College Preparatory
Dr. Billy Heidenfeldt joined Salesian College Preparatory as the French and ESL teacher in 2015. In 2022, responding to the need to empower professional learning, growth and possibility for teaching staff, Billy became the Associate Principal supervising curriculum and instruction... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:10pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 204 (CERAS)
 
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