2018 Inclusion Collaborative Conference: Full Schedule

8:00am PDT

VIRTUAL: Registration

Wednesday October 24, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
VIRTUAL

Audience Virtual

9:00am PDT

VIRTUAL 100. Welcome & Keynote: Lessons You Can’t Learn from a Book: The Impact of Inclusion

Welcome: Kathy Wahl, Kim Boverio, Mary Ann Dewan, Jim Beall, Howard Doi Keynote: Brandon, Teresa, Tim and Margo will share their story of building an individual pathway for Brandon to navigate elementary school, then middle and finally high school. Come learn about the ways Brandon learned to overcome obstacles and change roadblocks to stepping stones.
• Benefits of inclusion
• Brandon’s story
• Learning to self-advocate
• Providing supports to foster success
• Overcoming teacher fears
• The magic triad – Teacher – Parent – Administrator
• Building on student strengths
• Begin with the end in mind
• Communication
• Relationships are everything – Building advocates along the way

Speakers

Jim Beall

Senator, District 15, California State Senate

Jim Beall brings a lifetime of experience and understanding in transportation, housing, and government efficiency to the State Senate.In three decades of public service – first as a San Jose City Councilman, then as a Santa Clara County Supervisor, and legislator in the Assembly... Read More →

Dr. Mary Ann Dewan

County Superintendent of Schools, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Dr. Dewan is the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools. She has served in education over 30 years. Dr. Dewan believes that all students deserve high quality, equitable, and inclusive education. She serves on a number of committees and boards and promotes effective system’s... Read More →

Brandon Gruber

Board Member, TASH

Down Syndrome doesn't define me. Brandon is an artist, fashion designer, actor, model, and motivational speaker. He iis a former board member with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), and currently on the TASH BOD. Brandon’s foundation has helped over 1,100 under resourced... Read More →

Margo Olson

Director, Program Support, Contra Costa County Office of Education

Kathy Wahl

Director, Inclusion Collaborative, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Kathryn Wahl has over 30 years of experience in education and public health. As the Director of the Inclusion Collaborative (IC) at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Kathryn provides the leadership needed to promote a culture that values all children by strengthening, sustaining... Read More →

Lessons You Can’t Learn from a Book The Impact of Inclusion PPT Inclusion Collaborative 2018 pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

10:30am PDT

VIRTUAL: Break

Wednesday October 24, 2018 10:30am - 10:45am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 101. Responsive Early Education for Boys of Color: Strength-Based Approaches to Improve Equity

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This session presents findings from the Responsive Early Education for Boys of Color: Strength-Based Approaches to Improve Equity book project, a collaboration between WestEd and CDE-EESD. We highlight research on inequitable outcomes, discuss the role of bias and stereotypes, and introduce a range of responsive, strengths-based practices and family engagement strategies to support our youngest boys of color to thrive.

Speakers

Crystal Mcclendon-gourdin

Lead Child Development Consultant and Trainer, West Ed

Crystal Gourdine, Ph.D. is a Consultant lending over 25 years experience in early childhood, k-12, and post-secondary education to partnerships within non-profit, private , district, and university based early childhood programs. Crystalâ€™s expertise includes early childhood... Read More →

Irenka Domínguez-Pareto, Ph.D.

Senior Program Associate, WestEd's Center for Child and Family Studies (CCFS)

Dr. Domínguez-Pareto is a Senior Program Associate at WestEd and an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the School of Education at Mills College. Previous to this, she has co-directed research projects focused on issues of child development, family diversity, culture and educational equity... Read More →

Serene Yee

Education Programs Consultant, California Department of Education

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

The CEPIP is a two-year grant program from the California Department of Education to promote equity for disadvantaged student populations in California schools. As a lead agency, Santa Clara County Office of Education will:Develop new resources and activities.Disseminate information... Read More →

Wednesday October 24, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 102. California 1 Overview: A California Equity Performance and Improvement Program (CA1-CEPIP)

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

The Inclusion Collaborative at the Santa Clara County Office of Education created the “California One: Highway to Success for All” project for students with disabilities, English Learners, and African American students. The grant will increase the knowledge and skills of administrators, teachers, and school staff so that they can incorporate equity and inclusion.
Session Slides

Speakers

Sung Park

Coordinator, Inclusive Education Technical Support, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Sung Park is a Coordinator in the Inclusion Collaborative at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, providing professional development, coaching, and technical assistance for inclusive best practices. He is the Lead Coach and Coordinator of the California Equity Performance Improvement... Read More →

Kathy Wahl

Director, Inclusion Collaborative, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Exhibitors

Inclusion Collaborative

The Inclusion Collaborative of Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) promotes a culture that values all children by strengthening, sustaining, and ensuring inclusive practices. We believe every individual regardless of abilities and disabilities has the right to full access to quality inclusive learning and community environments... Read More →

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

CA 1 Overview CEPIP ICSC 2018revised pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age TK-High School
Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 103. Wise Inside: Combining Yoga, Art and Neuroscience for Connected Classrooms

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

SCCOE Board of Education Volunteer of the Year

Participants will be introduced to a gender-responsive, trauma-informed and culturally responsive curriculum called Wise Inside as a model for bringing mindfulness-based practices to marginalized girls. This curriculum uses the evidence-based Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) as a foundation for healing traumatized youth and maximizing their learning. Participants will learn sensory-integrating, self-regulating techniques to regulate students and for their own self-care.

Speakers

Mary Lynn Fitton

Founder, Director of Programs, The Art of Yoga Project

The Art of Yoga Project was recognized as the 2017-18 Santa Clara County Office of Education Volunteer of the Year. Mary Lynn Fitton, RN, MS, FNP founded The Art of Yoga Project in 2005, a non-profit offering trauma-informed, gender-responsive yoga and creative arts curricula to justice-involved... Read More →

#103 Fitton Handouts OCT18 pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Middle/High School
Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 104. Bullying Prevention within Positive Behavior Support

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This session will provide a thorough overview of bullying including working definitions and legal mandates, prevention and intervention strategies, and a variety of resources to help address the issue in schools. Presenters will share a pyramid of strategies from whole school prevention approaches to early and intensive intervention. Research on the dynamics of bullying will also be presented, as it defines the roles involved in bullying situations and common traits of people who display bullying behaviors and their targets. An action plan will also be shared to help support school-based efforts to strengthen schoolwide approaches and implement current best practices to prevent bullying and foster a positive school climate.

Speakers

Patricia Marquez

Specialist, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Patricia Marquez currently serves as a specialist in the Safe and Healthy Schools Department at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. Her work includes coordinating and overseeing violence/bullying prevention, restorative practices, and human trafficking efforts within the county... Read More →

Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior Support Implementation Checklist pdf

BP and strategies pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

12:15pm PDT

VIRTUAL: Lunch

Wednesday October 24, 2018 12:15pm - 1:00pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

1:00pm PDT

VIRTUAL 109. CA Legislative Panel

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

On the horizon are many potential legislative influencers that will impact both equity and inclusion. Hear from experts in the field who are closely monitoring the current climate and learn what upcoming legislation will help decrease barriers to equity and inclusion.

Speakers

Martha Alvarez

Legislative Advocate, ACSA

ACSA Legislative Advocate

Amanda Dickey

Director, Intergovernmental and Legal Affairs, CCSESA

Michael Watkins, Ed.D.

Superintendent, Santa Cruz County Office of Education

Footsteps2Brillance

Vice President, Footsteps2Brilliance

ABOUT USFootsteps2Brilliance® is a transformative pre-K through 3rd grade literacy solution that utilizes mobile technology to connect school, home, and the community for academic success. Its innovative Mobile Technology Platform allows comprehensive literacy apps to be accessed... Read More →

Erin Gabel

Deputy Director of External and Governmental Affairs, First 5 California

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

ECE Budget Fact Sheet Final 10.19.18 pdf

AB 1808 Budget Provisions for Early Chilhood Ed 2018 19 Budget pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

1:00pm PDT

VIRTUAL 110. Integration Without Limits

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

A mother/teacher and her adult daughter, who is a master's degree student with cerebral palsy, share their perspectives and experiences with inclusion in the community and at school. An emphasis will be placed on how their experiences with inclusion developed the successful person she is today.

Speakers

Stephanie Faso

scholar/public speaker, self

Stephanie has severe cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair and communicates with a speech generating device. She received her bachelor's degree in Communication Studies at San Jose State University and is presently finishing her master's degree in Commuication Studies with an emphasis... Read More →

Erin Faso

mother/teacher, self

Erin, now retired, taught for 29 years for Cambrian School District in San Jose. She is also the proud single parent of two daughters with differing abilities, both of whom are in graduate school. Erin has served on several boards and as a volunteer to help parents meet their children's... Read More →

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

01 PowerPoint Faso pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

1:00pm PDT

VIRTUAL 111. DataZone=Data Relief!

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

Strategic use of data supports alignment of district priorities and is the foundation of an integrated system of student support. Over 90 DataZone dashboards provide actionable metrics that are tied to continuous improvement processes. Each metric drills to student lists and allows the creation of student cohorts for ongoing monitoring. Early warning indicators provide a foundation for robust student support.

Speakers

Marcy Lauck

Director, Data Governance, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Marcy Lauck, is a Co-founder of the Silicon Valley Regional Data Trust (SVRDT) and the Senior Director of Data Governance for the Santa Clara County Office of Education. Marcy brings 25 years’ experience in data governance, education data warehousing, and in guiding strategic institutional... Read More →

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

02 DataZone=Data Relief! PPT Handouts pdf

01 DataZone=Data Relief! PowerPoint (1 slide per page) pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

2:30pm PDT

VIRTUAL: Break

Wednesday October 24, 2018 2:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 116. An Overview of Trauma Informed Practices in Early Childhood Education

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

Participants learn about trauma and the impact of trauma and traumatic stress on children’s development and learning. They are introduced to trauma-informed early childhood practices that support children’s healing and resiliency.

Speakers

Julie Kurtz

Co-Director TIP-ECE, WestEd

Julie Kurtz is Co-Director for the Trauma Informed Practices in ECE at WestEd's Center for Child & Family Studies. She previously was one of the founders of the Santa Clara Infant Family Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate Program and Kid Connections providing mobile screening... Read More →

03.TIPModulesWestEdFlyer pdf

02.flyerTIPbook pdf

01.InclusionConferenceTraumaInformedPractices JulieKurtz 2018 pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 117. Putting the Bite in the Bip: Implementing Appropriate and Positive Behavior Interventions

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This session provides a practical guide to implementing effective and positive behavior interventions. The session will review the components of effective school and classroom management programs, alternatives to suspension, and writing effective behavior interventions based on functional assessment. Common uses and abuses of behavior interventions will be discussed.

Speakers

Bev Johns

Professional Fellow, MacMurray College

Bev Johns has over 35 years experience in speciaL education in the public schools in Illinois. She ran a public school for children with the most significant behavioral challenges in west central Illinois and provided consultation to local school districts. She is now a Professional... Read More →

Sponsors

The Discovery Source

President & CEO, The Discovery Source

The Discovery Source creates innovative, effective, and affordable solutions to meet the unique opportunities and challenges that come with nurturing the social emotional and cognitive development of young learners.

117. Bite in the Bip Sept. 2018 pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 118. The Inclusion and Continuum of Special Education Services and Programs in Santa Clara County

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This session will discuss the continuum of Special Education services and programs in Santa Clara County and the role of leadership to promote inclusive practices throughout the continuum. This session will provide resources to support conversations, assessments, and implementations of a vision that promotes an equitable, high quality, inclusive education.

Speakers

Dr. Mary Ann Dewan

County Superintendent of Schools, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

GDTFII Report Warren Hill (1) pdf

2018 Special Education pdf

IC 2018 PowerPoint FINAL SV [Compatibility Mode] pdf

Wednesday October 24, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

8:00am PDT

VIRTUAL: Registration

Thursday October 25, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

9:00am PDT

VIRTUAL 200. Identifying English Learners Students with Learning Disabilities

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This session will discuss tools and procedures for identifying English learners with learning disabilities. Examples of accessibility support and alternate assessments of the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) for each language domain (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) will be shared.

Speakers

Yee Wan

Director, School Climate, Leadership & Instructional Services, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Yee Wan, Ed.D., is the Director of School Climate, Leadership and Instructional Services at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. Dr. Wan provides leadership for building school and district capacity in developing systems for supporting student success. She spearheads the national... Read More →

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

02 Handout EL Students with Learning Disabilities pdf

01 EL PowerPoint Studens with Learning Disabilities 102518 pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

9:00am PDT

VIRTUAL 201. Practical Strategies to Modify Curriculum for Students with IEPs (Individualized Education Program)

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

Teachers can find it challenging to teach and include students with intellectual disabilities in the general education classroom. As a result, students with ID have limited opportunities for full inclusion. In this session, participants will learn how to modify curriculum so learning is possible and achievable for students who work below grade level.

Speakers

Nicole Eredics

Inclusion Specialist, The Inclusive Class

Nicole Eredics is an experienced teacher with a background in special education. She is also a presenter, teacher trainer, and author who is passionate about creating accessible and achievable learning experiences for students with disabilities. She brings years of experience as a... Read More →

Sponsors

The Discovery Source

President & CEO, The Discovery Source

Inclusion Collaborative Presentation Nicole Eredics pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age TK-6th grade
Audience Virtual

9:00am PDT

VIRTUAL 202. UDLA: How LA county is universally designing its support for UDL implementation

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) has developed a differentiated approach to supporting schools and districts seeking to implement Universal Design for Learning. In this interactive presentation, Dr. McKenna will review the Universal Design for Learning Academy, including how the tiered support model is being used, and explore how UDLA strives to “walk-the-walk” of UDL in its approach to learning.

Speakers

Dr. James McKenna

Coordinator II - Inclusive Design, Los Angeles County Office of Education

James McKenna leads the Inclusive Design unit, part of LACOE's Division of Curriculum and Instructional Supports. As the unit name suggests, his current work focuses heavily on inclusion; he provides several options for the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and... Read More →

Quick Start Strategies McKenna pdf

UDLA Presentation McKenna pdf

udlg graphicorganizer v2 2 numbers yes pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

10:30am PDT

VIRTUAL: Break

Thursday October 25, 2018 10:30am - 10:45am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 207. Getting to the Yes: Equity for All Students

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

In this session, participants will gain a clear understanding of the importance of providing a standards-aligned, Tier 1 core curriculum to all students, including students with special needs and English Language Learners in an academically rigorous learning environment. The presentation will be interactive focusing on All Means ALL. Participants will be challenged to examine their belief system about all students and identify those who are invisible, based upon disaggregated data results, in achieving our high academic expectations.

Speakers

Dr. Odie Douglas

Assistant Superintendent Ed Services, Pleasanton Unified School District

Dr. Odie Douglas currently serves as the assistant superintendent responsible for overseeing educational services and supervising schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District located in Alameda County. He earned his Doctor of Education degree at the University of San Francisco.Dr... Read More →

Emily Knaggs

Program Specialist, Pleasanton Unified School District

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

01. Getting to the Yes Equity for All Students Textset pdf

02. Getting to the Yes! iPALs Inclusion Conference pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 208. College for People with Intellectual Disabilities - Yes, It’s Possible!

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

Inclusive college programs exist for students with intellectual disabilities. We share our journey of finding a college program for our son, Patrick, who has Down Syndrome. We explain why inclusive college programs matter and how you can help expand these opportunitites to your area.

Speakers

Beth Foraker

Supervisor/Lecturer, UC Davis School of Education

Mom to four - Educator for 25 years - Supervisor/Lecturer UC Davis Credential/Masters Program - Founder/Director of The National Catholic Board on Full Inclusion - Working to create Continuums of Inclusion: preschool through college for everyone

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

Inclusion Collaborative Santa Clara October 2018 pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Middle/High School
Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 209. Design to Support ALL Educators to Transform Instruction

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

Goalbook's mission is to empower educators to transform instruction so that all students succeed. Together, we will explore the following essential question: How can we support all educators to transform their instruction to ensure that all students succeed? We will engage in a hands-on, user-centered design thinking process. We will work to put the "design" in Universal Design for Learning, grounded in the belief that purposeful design has the power to transform our supports and services within all of our classrooms and our schools. Join Emily Sura, Northern California Partnership at Goalbook and Jon D’Angelo, Founding Team Member, for an interactive session that will leave you feeling empowered to tackle challenges in your classrooms and at your schools using the design thinking process.

Speakers

Jon D'Angelo

District Partnerships Lead, Enome, Inc.

Jon has taught special education in the Bay Area, where he designed and implemented early education intervention programs, led school-wide PD, and managed a language development program. Jon joined Goalbook's district partnerships team and works with educators and district leaders... Read More →

Emily Sura

Northern CA District Parnterships, Goalbook

Exhibitors

Goalbook

We empower educators to transform instruction so that ALL students succeed.We partner with leaders in 500 districts across 45 states to support educators with instructional practice. See what they're saying about our impact. Transform Instruction with Research-Based Best PracticeGoalbook... Read More →

Goalbook Inclusion Collab 2018 Presentation pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

12:15pm PDT

VIRTUAL: Lunch

Thursday October 25, 2018 12:15pm - 1:00pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

1:00pm PDT

VIRTUAL 214. Dos and Don'ts for Being an Effective Participant in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process

Virtual Link

The IEP is the heart of providing services for students needing special education. This is a responsibility that must be taken very seriously by each participant. Participants must do their homework ahead of time in preparing needed information, must participate in the writing of present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, and must write relevant goals for students. They must work together as a team to develop a relevant plan based on student needs. A checklist for participation will be provided as well as a list of the dos and don'ts.

Speakers

Bev Johns

Professional Fellow, MacMurray College

Exhibitors

The Discovery Source

President & CEO, The Discovery Source

Sponsors

The Discovery Source

President & CEO, The Discovery Source

214 Dos and Don'ts of being an effective participant in iep process pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

1:00pm PDT

VIRTUAL 215. Preventive Care Makes Life Fair

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

The audience will learn about new health technology being used in over 350 preschool, daycare, public school, and family resource sites in the Santa Clara County to increase efficiency in vision, dental, and hearing screenings. They will also learn about Healthier Kids case management efforts, their healthy lifestyle classes, and issues families face when accessing care.

Speakers

Kathleen King

Program Director, Healthier Kids Foundation

Kathleen King retired from Applied Materials, Inc. after twenty years and is currently the CEO of the Healthier Kids Foundation (HKF), a non-profit foundation focused on the health needs of low income residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo County. Kathleen became a Santa Clara County... Read More →

Sunny Ochoa

Director of Programs, Healthier Kids Foundation

Sunny Ochoa, Director of Programs graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Social Work, she has nearly 20 years of community work experience focusing on children and families. Before working with Healthier Kids Foundation, Sunny worked at Catholic Charities of Santa... Read More →

Exhibitors

Healthier Kids Foundation

At Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County, we believe that health care is a basic human right.Healthier Kids Foundation is a family forward health agency that gives children and those who love them the education and cutting edge tools they rightfully deserve to live a healthy... Read More →

Example of hearing screening and backside pdf

OR Example with Referral Form pdf

Preventative are Makes Life Fair PPT pdf

Dental Results All Options w Resource Page Feb 2018 pdf

In Packet 10 Steps Pathway Flyer pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual

1:00pm PDT

VIRTUAL 216. Disability Awareness: A Proactive Strategy for Improving School Communities

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

Awareness is the foundation of empathy. For students to develop empathy, they must first gain an awareness of differences. This discussion based workshop will introduce the concept of disability awareness. By sharing case studies, resources, and hands on activities participants will leave with a better understanding of this concept and new tools to start implementing in their classrooms.

Speakers

Sam Drazin Keynote

Executive Director, Changing Perspectives

Sam Drazin is a certified elementary educator and former elementary school teacher. Sam was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder resulting in both facial anomaly and hearing loss. As a child, Sam underwent seven surgeries while attending his local public... Read More →

Exhibitors

Changing Perspectives

Changing Perspectives is a 501c3 not for profit organization which provides disability awareness programs in schools. We develop curriculum and provide on going educator trainings.Changing Perspectives engages students in open dialogue and real world experiences in an effort to promote... Read More →

02 Notetaking Packet Disablity Awareness Presentation pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

2:30pm PDT

VIRTUAL: Break

Thursday October 25, 2018 2:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 221. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): How to Support Students with ASD in Inclusive Educational Settings

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

Supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in inclusive settings requires knowledge about evidence-based practices (EBPs) for ASD. Specific EBPs will be described that address the unique needs of students with ASD so that s/he can be successfully educated in inclusive settings. The statewide initiative on ASD, CAPTAIN (California Autism Professional Training And Information Network), will be described as an important free resource.

Speakers

Amy Andersen

Exec Dir/Human Resources, El Dorado COE

Amy Andersen began her career in education over 20 years ago, working for Los Angeles Unified School District in several different capacities; special education teacher, program specialist and assistant principal. After several years in traditional public schools she continued in... Read More →

Ann England

Assistant Director/Co-Coordinator, Diagnostic Center CDE/CAPTAIN

Ann England is the Co-Coordinator of California's statewide initiative on ASD known as CAPTAIN (California Autism Training And Information Network) and the Assistant Director of the Diagnostic Center, Northern California, CDE. She provides professional development throughout California... Read More →

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

03 CAPTAIN ASD Classroom Checklist pdf

05 CAPTAIN PBIS and ASD EBPs pdf

02 CAPTAIN EBPs FOR ASD MATRIX pdf

04 CAPTAIN INFOGRAPHIC ASD AND UDL pdf

01 PowerPoint How to Support Individuals with ASD in Inclusive Educational Setting England Andersen pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age TK-6th grade
Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 222. Universal Developmental Screening with Connection to Early Intervention Services

Virtual Link

The purpose of this session is to provide an overview of the Universal Developmental Screening Initiative and Help Me Grow/KidConnections System of Care in Santa Clara County. Participants will learn about the development of this comprehensive, sustainable prevention and early intervention system, as well as how to support children and families access its developmental and behavioral health services.

Speakers

Crystal Nava

Developmental and Behavioral Health Director, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County

Crystal Nava is the Director of Developmental & Behavioral Health for FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. She is endorsed by the State of California as an Infant Family Early Childhood Mental Health Practitioner, is a certified trainer in evidence based practices such as Brazelton Touchpoints... Read More →

Jennifer Pham

Early Childhood Mental Health Program Manager, Santa Clara County BHSD

Jennifer Pham, LCSW, is the Early Childhood Mental Health Program Manager and Interim Senior Mental Health Program Manager with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Family & Children’s Division. In her position, she oversees various programs serving children birth to age... Read More →

Exhibitors

First 5 Santa Clara County

FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is proud to serve the young children and families of our county as a funder, a resource, and an advocate.Through innovative programs, advocacy efforts, and key partnerships, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of children... Read More →

Thursday October 25, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 223. Supporting Inclusion with digiCOACH

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

Explore how digiCOACH supports administrators, coaches, and peers during informal classroom observations with a focus on least restrictive environments and other inclusive practices. Learn how digiCOACH was embedded in the Supporting Inclusive Practices grant to support educators with the implementation of Universal Design for Learning. Attendees are invited to adopt digiCOACH at their own schools to support general and special education instruction.

Speakers

digiCOACH

CEO/Founder, digiCOACH Inc.

Administrators, coaches, and peers use digiCOACH during classroom observations to track high-yield strategies and support teacher efficacy by providing immediate feedback and cloud-based reporting.Prior to founding digiCOACH, Doug Whittaker was a teacher and administrator in San Bernardino... Read More →

Kristin Brooks, EdD

Executive Director - Supporting Inclusive Practice, Riverside County Office of Ed

Kristin Brooks, Executive Director of the Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) Project over the last 10 years has supported and motivated LEAs toward inclusion and improved outcomes for all students. Trained as a speech-language pathologist and as Director of Special Education, she... Read More →

Brandon Mawhorter

Director of Innovation, digiCOACH Inc.

As the Director of Innovation, Brandon Mawhorter supports multiple projects and partners across the country and internationally. Being the son of an RSP teacher, Brandon was excited for the opportunity to work with the Supporting Inclusive Practices grant to study the best practices... Read More →

Exhibitors

digiCOACH

Start in the ClassroomInstall the free digiCOACH app on your phone or tablet and head out to observe instruction. Spend five to ten minutes in a classroom with digiCOACH to track high-yield strategies used by the teacher and students. Next, reinforce the use of effective strategies... Read More →

02 Supporting Inclusive Practices Matrix pdf

03 Supporting Inclusive Practices Flyer pdf

04 digiCOACH Walkthrough Editions pdf

01 digiCOACH Inclusion Conference Presentation pdf

05 Implementation Results pdf

06 College Prep Handout Flyer pdf

Thursday October 25, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age All Ages
Audience In-Person, Virtual

8:00am PDT

VIRTUAL: Registration

Friday October 26, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

9:00am PDT

VIRTUAL 300. Co-Teaching in Early Childhood: Considerations and Configurations

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This session will review considerations related to co-teaching in early childhood. What are the similarities and differences with co-teaching in K-12? Considering the many different configurations for co-teaching in preschool environments, what additional factors do co-teachers need to take into consideration? How can co-teachers capitalize on their unique contributions for this age group?

Speakers

Andrea Golloher

Associate Professor, San Jose State University

Andrea Golloher teaches courses in the Education Specialist and Masterâ€™s programs. Her research explores methods of supporting inclusive education, including the impact of teacher preparation and professional development on attitudes toward and beliefs about disability and... Read More →

Roles & Responsibilities of CoTeachers pdf

IC 2018 Handouts pdf

Zone Defense pdf

TEC Article Supporting Paras pdf

Roles and Responsibilities pdf

Instruction planner pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual

9:00am PDT

VIRTUAL 301. Utilizing the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) to Determine Quality

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

The Inclusive Classroom Profile is a research-based, validated tool designed to measure the quality of inclusive practices for children with special needs in early childcare and/or preschool programs. This structured observation tool is designed to complement other rating tools and is used to rate the extent to which the classroom adapts activities, routines, language and instructional supports to promote active engagement of ALL children. Learn about Santa Clara County’s second pilot program utilizing the ICP and how Inclusion Endorsement will be promoted for QRIS sites and shared with local education agencies who are required to offer quality preschool inclusion programs.

Speakers

Kathy Wahl

Director, Inclusion Collaborative, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Exhibitors

Inclusion Collaborative

ICP PPT 2018 ICSC 10.2018 pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual

9:00am PDT

VIRTUAL 302. Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Designing Lessons that Support All

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This session will provide you specific details on HOW to create a universally designed experience. We will use the UDL guidelines, technology, and good old fashion grit and determination to create something that represents the real work of this process. So whether you are an administrator, teacher, parent, service provider, county office lead, or instructional coach, we will have something for you to create and walk away with!.

Speakers

Zachary Smith

District Instructional Specialist, Sanger Unified School District

Zach Smith is in his 11th year with Sanger Unified. He served as an elementary special day class teacher for 8 years and has since left the classroom to support the district wide rollout of Universal Design for Learning. He is passionate about inclusion, specifically how the acceptance... Read More →

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

Friday October 26, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual
PRESENTATION LINK (EXTERNAL): http://bit.ly/ICudl18
RESOURCE FOLDER LINK (EXTERNAL): http://bit.ly/ICudlfolder
padlet link (external): http://bit.ly/ICudlpadlet

9:00am PDT

VIRTUAL 303. Promoting a Safe and Secure Learning Environment for All: Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California’s K-12 Schools in Responding to Immigration Issues

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

California’s public schools serve more than six million children and their families. The State’s educators have the incredible opportunity, and responsibility, to create and maintain secure and peaceful learning environments for all students, regardless of nationality or immigration status. In a state in which half of all children have at least one immigrant parent, the ways in which our schools handle immigration issues are critically important. This guide is intended to help school officials form practical plans to protect the rights of immigrant students and their families.

Speakers

Sarah Belton

Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

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02 school guidance quick reference pdf

01 school guidance model k12 (004) pdf

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07 stu fam checklist ko pdf

06 stu fam checklist vt pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

10:30am PDT

VIRTUAL: Break

Friday October 26, 2018 10:30am - 10:45am PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 308. Adolescent Touchpoints: Keeping Parents and Teenagers Connected

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

The Touchpoints model of development, originally described by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. and his collaborators as a roadmap to early childhood, has applications to later development as well. The challenges and opportunities of adolescent touchpoints are more varied in their pace and sequence than those of infancy. Nonetheless, key events can be identified which, through regression, anxiety, and even panic in both adolescent and parent, bring about developmental accomplishments needed to propel the adolescent toward adulthood. The driving forces for growth include predictable physiological and cognitive changes, as well as external influences, including reflectors and reinforces of the adolescent’s new attributes. Qualitative changes occur as the adolescent bring to bear new skills and capacities on changing needs and demands.

Educators and healthcare professionals can help adolescents and their parents welcome adolescence as an opportunity for growth, rather than fearing it, by joining them in preparing for the signs of change, and by anticipating stressful times to come as catalysts for development.

Speakers

Joshua Sparrow MD

Director, Brazelton Touchpoints Center & Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Brazelton Touchpoints Center/Harvard Medical School

Sponsors

Inclusion Collaborative

Adolescent Touchpoints 10.26 pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Middle/High School
Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 309. Leading for Equity and Systems Building in the 21st Century

Virtual Link

In our early childhood profession we are experiencing rapid change and increasing interconnectedness, and there is a robust need to address the way we envision leadership. The changing demographics and onslaught of new science have sparked an urgency for us to transform how we build capacity of those under-represented in the early education profession. Join us to learn about our leadership development model that utilizes equity as drivers of that change. We look forward to hearing from you on these topics, and how we can all make these concepts more actionable for leadership in the 21st century!

Speakers

Neva Bandelow

Early Learning Program Manager, Alameda County Office of Education

Neva Bandelow has been an early learning professional for 30 years. Her experiences include being a classroom teacher, director, coach, mentor, and program manager. Neva has presented on early education nationally and is a graduate of the BUILD Equity Leaders Action Network. The core... Read More →

LaWanda Wesley

Director of Quality Enhancement & PD, Oakland Unified School District

LaWanda Wesley is the Director of Early Learning for Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). LaWanda oversees OUSD's quality enhancement and professional development. Prior to her position this position, she served as the Quality Improvement Manager for the Alameda County’s Quality... Read More →

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

ELF Inclusion PPT pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 310. Transforming the Workforce: Early Childhood Education Workforce Efforts in California

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This presentation will review resources for ECE professionals and discuss current workforce enhancement efforts in the state and nationwide. Stakeholders will review how this process has evolved though advocacy and agency partnerships within California.

Speakers

Kimmy Nguyen

Professional Development Specialist, WestEd

Pedro Sousa

Head Start Site Director, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Transforming the Workforce 10.26 pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual

10:45am PDT

VIRTUAL 311. Equity Based Practices that Promote Social Justice

Virtual Link

We as educators must embrace the work that addresses issues related to equity so that all of our students have opportunity and access to rigorous and relevant learning experiences. During this session participants will engage in a discussion and self reflection of key issues focusing on equity. Participants will also develop an understanding of social justice and discuss strategies for implementing in schools/classrooms.

Speakers

Bernadette Andres-Salgarino

Mathematics Coordinator, SCCOE

Ma Bernadette Salgarino, Ed.D. is a Mathematics Coordinator for the Santa Clara County Office of Education. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in AYA Mathematics, a member of the National Core Advocate Network, Instructional Leadership Corps, CA Community of Practice-Mathematics... Read More →

Jenny Cheng

Mathematics Coordinator, SCCOE

Jenny is a mathematics coordinator at the Santa Clara County Office of Education and has 14 years of educational experience from Pre-Kindergarten through adults, ranging from a large urban district to an international school to a highly-distinguished K-8 charter school system in the... Read More →

Kirsten Sarginger

Mathematics coordinator, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Kirsten Sarginger is the mathematics coordinator at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. She received a Masters of Education focusing on Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Mathematics Education from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Arts from San... Read More →

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

NCSM and TODOS pdf

Equity Based Practices PPT pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

12:15pm PDT

VIRTUAL: Lunch

Friday October 26, 2018 12:15pm - 1:00pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

1:00pm PDT

VIRTUAL 316. Keynote: The Child with Special Needs - How Families Learn to Cope

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

T. Berry Brazelton’s concept of “Touchpoints” represents opportunities for clinicians and educators to help parents and children through difficult and predictable phases of development. Developmental growth spurts become opportunities for hope and confirmation for parents caring for children with developmental delays, disabilities, or differences. As a child approaches a spurt, he or she often experiences periods of frustration and disintegration or regression. This is likely to be an anxiety-laden time for parents. If parents understand the underlying reason for their child’s regressive behavior, they can support and comfort their frustrated child, and not just be baffled by him.
Clinicians, educators and other family-facing providers can join with parents in their struggle to understand their child’s development by anticipating these predictable periods of behavioral disorganization. Each bio behavioral shift or “Touchpoint,” which occurs just before a new spurt in development, becomes a powerful opportunity for entering into the system of the parent and infant or young child. As providers and parents grow closer in their efforts to understand the child's behavior, they can share their dreams and fears for the child’s future and face differences in beliefs about what a child with special needs will need to learn and grow with comfort, confidence and mutual respect.

Speakers

Joshua Sparrow MD

Director, Brazelton Touchpoints Center & Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Brazelton Touchpoints Center/Harvard Medical School

Sponsors

First 5 Santa Clara County

The Child With Special Needs 10.26 pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, Inclusion Toolkit

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

2:30pm PDT

VIRTUAL:Break

Friday October 26, 2018 2:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 317. Talking with Parents When You Have Concerns About a Child In Your Care

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

To provide a framework for caregivers: when they have concerns that a child in their care might have a developmental delay, disability, or significant behavior problem, when preparing to share concerns with a child’s parents or family members (anyone raising the child) and in understanding different ways family members will receive and act on the expressed concern.

Speakers

Linda Cochran

Manager, California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) Region 5, Santa Clara County Office of Education

I am a Professional Development provider for the California Preschool Instructional Network funded by CDE/ECED. Talk to me about PD for your team!

2. DosandDonts pdf

4. When to seek outside help pdf

1. Reflecting on Milestones pdf

3. TalkingWithParentsArticle pdf

TalkingWithParents PPT 10.26 pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 318. Learn the Signs. Act Early. Resources to Monitor Development

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

Participants will learn about the importance of ongoing developmental monitoring and early identification of developmental delays. Participants will identify how to access free resources that support their understanding of developmental milestones and help identify when concerns are present. Participants can use these tools and resources as a complement to developmental screening, child find efforts, and staff or parent trainings.

Speakers

Monica Adrian

Behavior Support Specialist, Merced County Office of Education

Monica Adrian is an Ambassador to California for the Center for Disease Control’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. campaign. In this role, she helps promote ongoing developmental monitoring to aid in helping children with developmental delays get connected to needed early intervention... Read More →

LTSAE pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 319. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Overview

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This brief overview will focus on the evidence-based strategies and supports which provide the foundation for school wide PBIS and provide examples of how schools have used this framework to support their students, staff and families. Participants will see video demonstration of schools implementing PBIS across the nation, and will have the opportunity to engage in discussion regarding how these best practices might be implemented in their own schools or districts.

Speakers

Christina Arpante, Ed.D.

Coordinator, Santa Clara COE

Dr. Christina Arpante transitioned her marketing background to education and now brings twenty years’ experience in elementary, middle, high school, and technical college settings. After eight years in the classroom, she served as a K-12 curriculum coach. Subsequently, Dr. Arpante... Read More →

Sponsors

CA1: Highway to Success for ALL

PBIS 10.26 pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual, CA1-CEPIP

Age All Ages
Audience Virtual

2:45pm PDT

VIRTUAL 320. Nuts, Bolts, and Best Practices: Getting Down to the Business of Inclusion

Limited Capacity seats available

Virtual Link

This session takes a deep dive into the actual school based practices and decision-making processes that help support inclusion. Participates will reflect on their progress to date as a school and walk away with an action plan of what steps they may take next on their inclusion journey armed with new resources and decision-making frameworks.

Speakers

Erin Studer

Executive Director, CHIME Institute

Mr. Erin Studer is the Executive Director at CHIME Charter School, a TK-8 program that acts as a demonstration site for full inclusion. Mr. Studer has worked with students K-12 and at the college level and has provided training for hundreds of teachers in the areas of neurodevelopment... Read More →

Nuts bolts best practices 10.26 pdf

Friday October 26, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
VIRTUAL

Virtual

Age Birth-5 years old
Audience Virtual