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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

Cultivating Belonging for Students with Learning Disabilities through a Buddy Program ⭐
Saturday September 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)
Our school partnered with Challenge Success to implement a buddy program connecting Middle and Lower School students with learning disabilities.The buddy program allows older students to help younger ones see obstacles as shared challenges, fostering confidence and reducing stigma by sharing experiences and resources. This dialogue promotes a supportive and inclusive environment, empowering students to navigate school with resilience and empathy, and building a sense of belonging that extends beyond the classroom.
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Oscar Gonzalez

Director of Equity and Inclusivity, Graland Country Day School
Oscar Gonzalez is the Director of Equity and Inclusivity at Graland Country Day School in Denver, CO and Co-Chair of the National Association of Independent School’s annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference, a 27 year-old training ground drawing over 1,600 high school students... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)

11:15am PDT

Breaking Barriers and Building Connections: A Peer-to-Peer Approach ⭐
Saturday September 14, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)
Want to create a powerful peer-helping program at your school but not sure where to start? In this session, you will learn about one school’s journey to create a thriving peer-helping program, The Student Support Collective (SSC). Hear directly from student leaders about their experiences designing and running the SSC, and learn actionable, practical strategies for developing your own program.
Presenters
avatar for Alexis Mele, NCC, APCC

Alexis Mele, NCC, APCC

Counselor, Laguna Beach Unified School DIstrict
Alexis Mele is a high school counselor at Laguna Beach High School and an advisor of the LBHS Student Support Collective. She is a 12-year school counselor, a Nationally Board Certified Counselor, and holds her Associate Professional Clinical Counseling license. Alexis started her... Read More →
avatar for Megan Humphreys, LCSW, PPSC

Megan Humphreys, LCSW, PPSC

Social Worker/ Student Support Specialist, Laguna Beach Unified School DIstrict
Megan Humphreys is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working within education for the past 10 years. She has provided mental health support in a variety of settings, including elementary- high school and alternative education. Megan has led peer support programming for the past 4... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)

1:30pm PDT

Learning Toolkit: Demystifying Accommodations & Advancing Advocacy (EDUCATORS/ADMIN ONLY)
Saturday September 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:05pm PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)
When students have learning accommodations, it’s critical that they first understand what these accommodations are and how they help them learn. Often, accommodation plans use inaccessible language, creating barriers to understanding and self-advocacy. The Learning Toolkit Strategy ensures students' voices are heard and helps them understand their learning profiles. In this session, we will share a model for creating student-friendly plans and conducting learning partnership meetings, along with practical tips for implementation.
Presenters
avatar for Alyson Kaneshiro, Ed.D

Alyson Kaneshiro, Ed.D

Associate Director of Learning Services, Urban School of SF and Learning Specialist LLC
Alyson Kaneshiro, Ed.D, is an educator based in the Bay Area with over 20 years of experience. Currently, she serves as the Bay Area Regional SEED Facilitator and holds the position of Associate Director of Learning Services at Urban School of San Francisco. Through her private practice... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:05pm PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)

2:10pm PDT

Learning Toolkit: Demystifying Accommodations & Advancing Self-Advocacy (EDUCATORS/ADMIN ONLY)
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:10pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)
When students have learning accommodations, it’s critical that they first understand what these accommodations are and how they help them learn. Often, accommodation plans use inaccessible language, creating barriers to understanding and self-advocacy. The Learning Toolkit Strategy ensures students' voices are heard and helps them understand their learning profiles. In this session, we will share a model for creating student-friendly plans and conducting learning partnership meetings, along with practical tips for implementation.
Presenters
avatar for Alyson Kaneshiro, Ed.D

Alyson Kaneshiro, Ed.D

Associate Director of Learning Services, Urban School of SF and Learning Specialist LLC
Alyson Kaneshiro, Ed.D, is an educator based in the Bay Area with over 20 years of experience. Currently, she serves as the Bay Area Regional SEED Facilitator and holds the position of Associate Director of Learning Services at Urban School of San Francisco. Through her private practice... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 2:10pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)
 
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