SMBSD New Educator Week 2026

SMBSD New Educator Week 2026

Welcome to New Educator Week! We’re so glad you’re here!!!
August 3-7, 8:00-3:00!

8:00am PDT

Welcome! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

8:15am PDT

Welcome to SMBSD with Superintendent Dr. McDuffie Libbon Multipurpose RoomDr. McDuffie

8:40am PDT

Technology & District Programs Libbon Multipurpose RoomBrian Rieke • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz • Louis Turk • Pedro Garcia IV

10:00am PDT

10:15am PDT

Building Meaningful Community in the Classroom Libbon Multipurpose RoomNoha Kolkailah

11:45am PDT

Lunch will be provided! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

12:30pm PDT

Classroom Hardware & 21st Century Classroom Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz Cultivating an Inclusive Culture in your Classroom Room B10Abby Gomez • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists Room B11Katherine Ibarra Increasing Student Motivation through the Five Key Beliefs for Grades 4th-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard Introduction to Special Education and New Related Providers Academy Room B4Tricia Robertson • Linda Leonard Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom in grades 5th-8th Room B9Todd Sanders UDL in TK-2nd Grade Room B5Caitlin Abshire • Danielle Alvarez

1:35pm PDT

Classroom Hardware & 21st Century Classroom Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz Cultivating an Inclusive Culture in your Classroom Room B10Katherine Ibarra • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists Room B11Katherine Ibarra Increasing Student Motivation through the Five Key Beliefs for Grades 4th-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom in grades 5th-8th Room B9Todd Sanders Psychologists and Speech & Language Pathologists Academy Room B4Linda Leonard • Tricia Robertson

2:40pm PDT

Closure for the Day Libbon Multipurpose RoomGabbie Jimenez • Shelli Hart

8:00am PDT

Welcome! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

8:20am PDT

Literacy for All Libbon Multipurpose RoomKristen Crocker • Cindy Grennan • Elaina Thackeray

9:00am PDT

9:15am PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard UDL and AI: How do they fit together? Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz • Erika Henson 3rd-5th ELA Curriculum - 3rd-5th grade teachers must attend Room B3Cindy Grennan K-2nd ELA Curriculum - K-2nd grade teachers must attend Room B4Kristen Crocker Physical Education: Introduction to SMBSD PE Room B13Maurecia Rea-Clark StudySync 6th-8th ELA Curriculum - 6th & JH English teachers must attend Room B9Todd Sanders TK ELA Curriculum - TK Teachers must attend Room B5Caitlin Abshire • Elaina Thackeray VAPA Specialists 101 - New VAPA teachers must attend Room B14Kurt Payne

10:20am PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard UDL and AI: How do they fit together? Libbon Tinkering LabErika Henson • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

11:20am PDT

Lunch will be provided! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

12:00pm PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI - 6th-8th Grade Teachers Libbon Tinkering LabTodd Sanders • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Securly: Online (Chrome) Management Room B9Pedro Garcia IV SIRAS and Strengths-Based and Legally Compliant IEPs Room B12Lisa Johns • Sarah Furtado Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher Room B4Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza Verbal De-escalation Room B10Claudia Zepeda-Garcia • Dalila Carey UFLI - K-2nd grade must attend once Room B5Kristen Crocker VAPA Curriculum for VAPA Teachers Room B14Kurt Payne

1:10pm PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI - 6th-8th Grade Teachers Libbon Tinkering LabTodd Sanders • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Pre-Referral and IEP Referral Process Room B12Erika Henson • Tina Rodriguez Securly: Online (Chrome) Management Room B9Pedro Garcia IV Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher Room B4Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza Verbal De-escalation Room B10Dalila Carey • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia UFLI - K-2nd grade must attend once Room B5Kristen Crocker

2:15pm PDT

Closure Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

8:00am PDT

Welcome! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

8:20am PDT

Introduction to the Bright Futures Project Libbon Multipurpose RoomNoha Kolkailah

9:00am PDT

9:15am PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI Room B9Pedro Garcia IV Amplify Science Curriculum for JH Science Teachers - must attend Room B8Ryan Hubbard iReady Math Curriculum for 2nd-5th Grade - must attend Room B3Shannon Garvella iReady Math Curriculum for K-1 - must attend Room B2Shannon Garvella Mid School Math - 6th grade and JH Math teachers - must attend Room B4Ryan Hubbard TK Learning Foundations & PTKLF Report Card Assessment - TK Teachers must attend Room B5Elaina Thackeray VAPA Specialists: Facilitating for All Learners Room B14Kurt Payne

10:20am PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI Room B9Pedro Garcia IV

11:20am PDT

Lunch will be provided! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

12:00pm PDT

Trauma Informed Practices Room B13Deanna Castellanos • Shilpa Kachgal Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take Room B14Dana Perry-Herrera • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Core Curriculum Planning with AI - 6th-8th grade teachers Room B5Douglas Larabee Differentiating Student Response Room B12Abby Gomez • Lisa Johns Planning for Implementation Room B9Todd Sanders STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz • Elaina Thackeray Supporting English Language through Designated ELD Room B3Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza Amplify Science Curriculum for 6th Grade Teachers - must attend Room B8Ryan Hubbard Twig Science for K-5th Grade teachers - must attend Room B2Kim Bichner

1:10pm PDT

Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take Room B14Dana Perry-Herrera • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Differentiating Student Response Room B12Abby Gomez • Lisa Johns Planning for Implementation Room B9Todd Sanders STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz • Elaina Thackeray Supporting English Language through Designated ELD Room B3Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza Core Curriculum Planning with AI - 6th-8th grade teachers Room B5Douglas Larabee

2:15pm PDT

Closure Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

8:00am PDT

Welcome! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

8:20am PDT

The importance of Social Emotional Learning & Development Libbon Multipurpose RoomMark Palmerston • Noha Kolkailah

9:00am PDT

9:15am PDT

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz • Cristina Pina Collaborative Planning between General & Special Education Teachers Room B10Abby Gomez • Thomas Banducci Introduction to Universal Design for Learning - UDL Room B3Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN Room B8Erika Henson • Lisa Johns Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors Room B5Linda Leonard SAVVAS - Social Studies Curriculum - K-5th grade teachers must attend Room B9Todd Sanders Second Step Curriculum - TK must attend Room B4Nicole Paz

10:20am PDT

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports Libbon Tinkering LabCristina Pina • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Collaborative Planning between General & Special Education Teachers Room B10Thomas Banducci • Abby Gomez Designing for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers Room B9Todd Sanders Introduction to Universal Design for Learning - UDL Room B3Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN Room B8Erika Henson • Lisa Johns Nurture the Power of Bilingualism and Biliteracy Room B14Pati DeRobles • Lupe Lawson Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors Room B5Linda Leonard Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom that works in Grades 3rd-6th Room B2Cindy Grennan

11:20am PDT

Lunch will be provided! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

12:00pm PDT

Case Management 101 for Ed Specialists Room B10Erika Henson • Abby Gomez Planning for Implementation Room B8Ryan Hubbard Tech Slam: Explore a few SMBSD Tech Platforms Libbon Tinkering LabPedro Garcia IV • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz UDL in Action! Room B3Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum Room B2Lisa Johns • Sarah Furtado Where do I start? Ellevation Basics Room B4Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza SAVVAS - Social Studies Curriculum - 6th grade & JH Social Studies teachers must attend Room B9Todd Sanders

1:10pm PDT

Case Management 101 for Ed Specialists Room B10Abby Gomez • Erika Henson Designing for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers Room B9Todd Sanders Designing Your Ideal Classroom: Grades TK-2nd Room B12Caitlin Abshire Planning for Implementation Room B8Ryan Hubbard Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom that Works in Grades 3-6th Room B5Cindy Grennan Tech Slam: Explore a few SMBSD Tech Platforms Libbon Tinkering LabPedro Garcia IV • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz UDL in Action! Room B3Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum Room B2Sarah Furtado • Lisa Johns Where do I start? Ellevation Basics Room B4Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza

2:15pm PDT

Closure Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

8:00am PDT

Welcome! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

8:20am PDT

Positive Relationships and Classroom Environment Libbon Multipurpose RoomGabbie Jimenez

10:15am PDT

10:30am PDT

SMEEA - your teacher union representatives Libbon Multipurpose RoomKristen Lohr

11:20am PDT

Lunch will be provided! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

12:00pm PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini Room B12Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Classroom Management and Routines for TK-2nd Room B4Caitlin Abshire Co-Teaching for Junior High ELD for General Ed & Special Education Teachers Room B2Sarah Furtado • Thomas Banducci

Design for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers Room B9Todd Sanders

ELA Scaffolds & Differentiation in Grades 3+ Room B3Cindy Grennan

Language Development through Music & Rhythm in TK Room B5Elaina Thackeray

Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors Room B10Linda Leonard

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management Libbon Tinkering LabPedro Garcia IV

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: 1st/2nd Room B4Kristen Crocker Planning Session: 3rd/4th/5th Room B3Cindy Grennan Planning Session: 6th Room B8Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Planning Session: JH English & Social Studies Room B9Todd Sanders Planning Session: JH Math & Science Room B2Ryan Hubbard Planning Session: Special Education Room B10Abby Gomez • Dana Perry-Herrera Planning Session: TK/K Room B5Elaina Thackeray Planning Session: VAPA & PE Room B14Kurt Payne

2:15pm PDT

Final Goodbyes! Libbon Multipurpose RoomShelli Hart • Gabbie Jimenez

SMBSD New Educator Week 2026

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