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SMBSD New Educator Week 2026
Welcome to New Educator Week!  We’re so glad you’re here!!!  
August 3-7, 8:00-3:00!
Monday, August 3
 

8:00am PDT

Welcome!
Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Please join us every morning in the multipurpose room at Libbon Elementary to sign-in, enjoy some coffee and treats, and set the tone for the day!
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

8:15am PDT

Welcome to SMBSD with Superintendent Dr. McDuffie
Monday August 3, 2026 8:15am - 8:40am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers
avatar for Dr. McDuffie

Dr. McDuffie

Superintendent, Santa Maria-Bonita
Monday August 3, 2026 8:15am - 8:40am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

8:40am PDT

Technology & District Programs
Monday August 3, 2026 8:40am - 10:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers
BR

Brian Rieke

Chief Technology Officer, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
LT

Louis Turk

Supervisor Information Technology, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
Monday August 3, 2026 8:40am - 10:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

10:00am PDT

Break
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am PDT

Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am PDT

10:15am PDT

Building Meaningful Community in the Classroom
Monday August 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers
avatar for Noha Kolkailah

Noha Kolkailah

TOSA for Culture & Climate, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Engaging students in their learning has been my professional passion for over 20 years, as a high school science teacher and administrator plus 3 more years as a TOSA. I support teachers in 1) integrating SED into any core academic subject for meaningful and relevant learning and... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

11:45am PDT

Lunch will be provided!
Monday August 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:25pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Lunch will be provided daily for you to enjoy and get to know your new colleagues.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Monday August 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:25pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

12:30pm PDT

Classroom Hardware & 21st Century Classroom
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

12:30pm PDT

Cultivating an Inclusive Culture in your Classroom
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B10
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:30pm PDT

Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B11
Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Ibarra

Katherine Ibarra

Program Specialist, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B11 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session, Special Education Department

12:30pm PDT

Increasing Student Motivation through the Five Key Beliefs for Grades 4th-8th
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B8
​Session Information​​​
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:30pm PDT

Introduction to Special Education and New Related Providers Academy
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B4
Session Information
Speakers
TR

Tricia Robertson

Program Specialist, SMBSD
avatar for Linda Leonard

Linda Leonard

I came to education through a circuitous path. Originally earning my BA/MA in Asian Studies from UCSB, I planned to be a Professor of Japanese.  After returning from living in Japan, I met my husband and decided I would rather marry him than move away to earn my Ph.D. What to do... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:30pm PDT

Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom in grades 5th-8th
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B9
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

12:30pm PDT

UDL in TK-2nd Grade
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B5
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Abshire

Caitlin Abshire

Mentor TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Danielle Alvarez

Danielle Alvarez

Mentor TOSA, Santa Maria Bonita School District
I have been a teacher for over 25 years, and am in my second year as a Mentor TOSA in SMBSD.  Bringing most of my years of experience as a primary teacher, I am enthusiastic about everything TK-1st grade!
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:35pm PDT

Classroom Hardware & 21st Century Classroom
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

1:35pm PDT

Cultivating an Inclusive Culture in your Classroom
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B10
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Ibarra

Katherine Ibarra

Program Specialist, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:35pm PDT

Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B11
Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Ibarra

Katherine Ibarra

Program Specialist, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B11 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session, Special Education Department

1:35pm PDT

Increasing Student Motivation through the Five Key Beliefs for Grades 4th-8th
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B8
​Session Information​​​
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:35pm PDT

Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom in grades 5th-8th
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B9
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

1:35pm PDT

Psychologists and Speech & Language Pathologists Academy
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B4
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Linda Leonard

Linda Leonard

I came to education through a circuitous path. Originally earning my BA/MA in Asian Studies from UCSB, I planned to be a Professor of Japanese.  After returning from living in Japan, I met my husband and decided I would rather marry him than move away to earn my Ph.D. What to do... Read More →
TR

Tricia Robertson

Program Specialist, SMBSD
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

2:40pm PDT

Closure for the Day
Monday August 3, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
Monday August 3, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

8:00am PDT

Welcome!
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Please join us every morning in the multipurpose room at Libbon Elementary to sign-in, enjoy some coffee and treats, and set the tone for the day!
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

8:20am PDT

Literacy for All
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:20am - 9:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Join us in the MPR as we learn about what Literacy looks like in SMBSD!
This is a whole group session.
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Crocker

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Cindy Grennan

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I've been an elementary educator for over 20 years. Most of my career has been spent as a classroom teacher in 3rd and 4th grades. As a Literacy TOSA I support all grades, TK-8th. I love reading, writing, and all things language based. I'm a huge fan of children's literature, hands-on... Read More →
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:20am - 9:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

9:00am PDT

Break
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT

9:15am PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B8
Creating a Collaborative Classroom
(Grades 4-8)

with Ryan Hubbard
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

9:15am PDT

UDL and AI: How do they fit together?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab

UDL and AI: How do they fit together?
Veronica Diaz and Erika Henson
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Erika Henson

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

9:15am PDT

3rd-5th ELA Curriculum - 3rd-5th grade teachers must attend
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B3
3rd-5th ELA Curriculum - Benchmark Advance - 3rd-5th grade teachers must attend
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Grennan

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I've been an elementary educator for over 20 years. Most of my career has been spent as a classroom teacher in 3rd and 4th grades. As a Literacy TOSA I support all grades, TK-8th. I love reading, writing, and all things language based. I'm a huge fan of children's literature, hands-on... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B3
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

K-2nd ELA Curriculum - K-2nd grade teachers must attend
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B4
K-2 ELA Curriculum - Benchmark Advance K-2 & Heggery - K-2nd grade teachers must attend
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Crocker

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

Physical Education: Introduction to SMBSD PE
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B13
Physical Education Introduction
Speakers
avatar for Maurecia Rea-Clark

Maurecia Rea-Clark

PE TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B13 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

StudySync 6th-8th ELA Curriculum - 6th & JH English teachers must attend
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B9
StudySync Best Practices - 6th & JH English Teachers must attend
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

TK ELA Curriculum - TK Teachers must attend
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5
TK Ready to Advance, Heggerty, & Handwriting without Tears - TK Teachers must attend
Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Abshire

Caitlin Abshire

Mentor TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

VAPA Specialists 101 - New VAPA teachers must attend
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B14
VAPA Specialists 101
Speakers
avatar for Kurt Payne

Kurt Payne

VAPA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Bienvendidos! I am so excited to be the Visual and Performing Arts Teacher on Special Assignment for the district. I am being my 29th year as an educator with experience from first grade to adults at the university and professional level. I was an administrator for five years within... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

10:20am PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B8
Creating a Collaborative Classroom
(Grades 4-8)

with Ryan Hubbard
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

10:20am PDT

UDL and AI: How do they fit together?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab

UDL and AI: How do they fit together?
Veronica Diaz and Erika Henson
Speakers
avatar for Erika Henson

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

11:20am PDT

Lunch will be provided!
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Lunch will be provided daily for you to enjoy and get to know your new colleagues.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

12:00pm PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B8
Creating a Collaborative Classroom
(Grades 4-8)

with Ryan Hubbard
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI - 6th-8th Grade Teachers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI -6th-8th grade
Veronica Diaz and Todd Sanders
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B9
Securly: Online (Chrome) Management  with Pedro Garcia IV
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

SIRAS and Strengths-Based and Legally Compliant IEPs
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B12
SIRAS and Strengths-Based and Legally Compliant IEPs
 Lisa Johns and Sarah Furtado
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD
avatar for Sarah Furtado

Sarah Furtado

DST, SMBSD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B4

Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher
 Alejandra Meza & Lorena Armstrong
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Verbal De-escalation
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B10
Verbal De-escalation
Dalila Carey and Claudia Zepeda-Garcia
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
avatar for Dalila Carey

Dalila Carey

School Psychologist, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

UFLI - K-2nd grade must attend once
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5
UFLI
K-2nd grade MUST ATTEND ONCE
Kristen Crocker
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Crocker

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

12:00pm PDT

VAPA Curriculum for VAPA Teachers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B14
VAPA Curriculum

with Kurt Payne
Speakers
avatar for Kurt Payne

Kurt Payne

VAPA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Bienvendidos! I am so excited to be the Visual and Performing Arts Teacher on Special Assignment for the district. I am being my 29th year as an educator with experience from first grade to adults at the university and professional level. I was an administrator for five years within... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

1:10pm PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8
Creating a Collaborative Classroom
(Grades 4-8)

with Ryan Hubbard
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI - 6th-8th Grade Teachers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI -6th-8th grade
Veronica Diaz and Todd Sanders
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Pre-Referral and IEP Referral Process
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B12
Pre-Referral and IEP Referral Process
Rodriguez, Henson
Speakers
avatar for Erika Henson

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
TR

Tina Rodriguez

School Psychologist/District Support Team
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B9
Securly: Online (Chrome) Management  with Pedro Garcia IV
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B4

Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher
 Alejandra Meza & Lorena Armstrong
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Verbal De-escalation
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B10
Verbal De-escalation
Dalila Carey and Claudia Zepeda-Garcia
Speakers
avatar for Dalila Carey

Dalila Carey

School Psychologist, Santa Maria Bonita School District
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

UFLI - K-2nd grade must attend once
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5
UFLI
K-2nd grade MUST ATTEND ONCE
Kristen Crocker
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Crocker

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

2:15pm PDT

Closure
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Join us back in the MPR to close out our day.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

8:00am PDT

Welcome!
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Please join us every morning in the multipurpose room at Libbon Elementary to sign-in, enjoy some coffee and treats, and set the tone for the day!
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

8:20am PDT

Introduction to the Bright Futures Project
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:20am - 9:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Join us in the MPR as we learn about the Bright Futures Project in SMBSD.
This is a whole group session.
Speakers
avatar for Noha Kolkailah

Noha Kolkailah

TOSA for Culture & Climate, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Engaging students in their learning has been my professional passion for over 20 years, as a high school science teacher and administrator plus 3 more years as a TOSA. I support teachers in 1) integrating SED into any core academic subject for meaningful and relevant learning and... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:20am - 9:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

9:00am PDT

Break
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT

9:15am PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
AI 101 using NotebookLM and Gemini Veronica Diaz  
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

9:15am PDT

Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B9
Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI with Pedro Garcia IV
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

9:15am PDT

Amplify Science Curriculum for JH Science Teachers - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B8

Amplify Science Program Overview

JH Science MUST ATTEND
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

iReady Math Curriculum for 2nd-5th Grade - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B3
iReady
Onboarding

2nd-5th Grade Teachers MUST ATTEND
i-Ready Presenters - Shannon Garvella and another i-Ready Presenter
Speakers
SG
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B3
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

iReady Math Curriculum for K-1 - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B2
iReady
Onboarding

K-1 MUST ATTEND
i-Ready Presenters - Shannon Garvella and another i-Ready Presenter
Speakers
SG
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B2
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

Mid School Math - 6th grade and JH Math teachers - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B4
Mid School Math District Math curriculum for grades 6th-8th.

Grade 6 & JH Math teachers MUST ATTEND
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

TK Learning Foundations & PTKLF Report Card Assessment - TK Teachers must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5
TK Learning Foundations PTKLF Report Card Assessment

TK MUST ATTEND
With Elaina Thackery
Speakers
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

VAPA Specialists: Facilitating for All Learners
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B14

VAPA Specialists: Facilitating for All Learners with Kurt Payne Estrella and Claudia Zepeda-Garcia
Speakers
avatar for Kurt Payne

Kurt Payne

VAPA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Bienvendidos! I am so excited to be the Visual and Performing Arts Teacher on Special Assignment for the district. I am being my 29th year as an educator with experience from first grade to adults at the university and professional level. I was an administrator for five years within... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

10:20am PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
AI 101 using NotebookLM and Gemini Veronica Diaz  
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

10:20am PDT

Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B9
Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI with Pedro Garcia IV
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

11:20am PDT

Lunch will be provided!
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Lunch will be provided daily for you to enjoy and get to know your new colleagues.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

12:00pm PDT

Trauma Informed Practices
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B13
Trauma Informed Practices
Shilpa & Deanna
Speakers
avatar for Deanna Castellanos

Deanna Castellanos

Mental Health Specialist, SMBSD
SK

Shilpa Kachgal

Mental Health Specialist, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B13 Libbon Elementary

12:00pm PDT

Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B14
Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take with Claudia Zepeda Garcia and Dana Perry-Herrera
Speakers
avatar for Dana Perry-Herrera
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Core Curriculum Planning with AI - 6th-8th grade teachers
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5
Core Curriculum Planning with AI  (6th-8th grade)  with Douglas Larabee
Speakers
DL

Douglas Larabee

English, New Teacher
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Differentiating Student Response
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B12
Differentiating Student Response with Lisa Johns and Abby Gomez
Speakers
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Planning for Implementation
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B9
Planning for Implementation Todd Sanders
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
STEAM in TK: KIBO Robot
with Veronica Diaz & Elaina Thackery
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Supporting English Language through Designated ELD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B3
Supporting EL Through Designated ELD    Alejandra Meza & Lorena Armstrong
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B3
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Amplify Science Curriculum for 6th Grade Teachers - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8

Amplify Science Program Overview

6th Grade Teachers MUST ATTEND
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

12:00pm PDT

Twig Science for K-5th Grade teachers - must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B2

Twig K-5

K-5 teachers MUST ATTEND
Twig Presenter - Kim Bichner
Speakers
KB
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B2
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

1:10pm PDT

Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B14
Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take with Claudia Zepeda Garcia and Dana Perry-Herrera
Speakers
avatar for Dana Perry-Herrera
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Differentiating Student Response
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B12
Differentiating Student Response with Lisa Johns and Abby Gomez
Speakers
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning for Implementation
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B9
Planning for Implementation Todd Sanders
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
STEAM in TK: KIBO Robot
with Veronica Diaz & Elaina Thackery
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Supporting English Language through Designated ELD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3
Supporting EL Through Designated ELD    Alejandra Meza & Lorena Armstrong
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Core Curriculum Planning with AI - 6th-8th grade teachers
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5
Core Curriculum Planning with AI  (6th-8th grade)  with Douglas Larabee
Speakers
DL

Douglas Larabee

English, New Teacher
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

2:15pm PDT

Closure
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Join us back in the MPR to close out our day.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends
 
Thursday, August 6
 

8:00am PDT

Welcome!
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Please join us every morning in the multipurpose room at Libbon Elementary to sign-in, enjoy some coffee and treats, and set the tone for the day!
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

8:20am PDT

The importance of Social Emotional Learning & Development
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:20am - 9:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Join us in the MPR.
This is a whole group session.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Palmerston

Mark Palmerston

Director of Student Services, SMBSD
avatar for Noha Kolkailah

Noha Kolkailah

TOSA for Culture & Climate, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Engaging students in their learning has been my professional passion for over 20 years, as a high school science teacher and administrator plus 3 more years as a TOSA. I support teachers in 1) integrating SED into any core academic subject for meaningful and relevant learning and... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:20am - 9:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

9:00am PDT

Break
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am PDT

9:15am PDT

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports
Veronica T. Diaz + Cristina Pina
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
CP

Cristina Pina

Technology Department, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

9:15am PDT

Collaborative Planning between General & Special Education Teachers
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B10
Collaborative Planning 
With Thomas Banducci + Abby Gomez
Speakers
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Thomas Banducci

Thomas Banducci

District Support Team, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

9:15am PDT

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning - UDL
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B3
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Claudia Zepeda-Garcia
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B3
  Choice Session

9:15am PDT

Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B8
Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN Lisa Johns & Erika Henson
Speakers
avatar for Erika Henson

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

9:15am PDT

Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B5
Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors with Linda Lenoard
Speakers
avatar for Linda Leonard

Linda Leonard

I came to education through a circuitous path. Originally earning my BA/MA in Asian Studies from UCSB, I planned to be a Professor of Japanese.  After returning from living in Japan, I met my husband and decided I would rather marry him than move away to earn my Ph.D. What to do... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

9:15am PDT

SAVVAS - Social Studies Curriculum - K-5th grade teachers must attend
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B9
SAVVAS
K-5
Todd Sanders
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

9:15am PDT

Second Step Curriculum - TK must attend
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B4
Second Step TK 
TK MUST ATTEND with Nicole Pa
Speakers
NP

Nicole Paz

Elementary School Counselor, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

10:20am PDT

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports
Veronica T. Diaz + Cristina Pina
Speakers
CP

Cristina Pina

Technology Department, SMBSD
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

10:20am PDT

Collaborative Planning between General & Special Education Teachers
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B10
Collaborative Planning 
With Thomas Banducci + Abby Gomez
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Banducci

Thomas Banducci

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

10:20am PDT

Designing for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B9
Designing for Engagement

Todd Sanders
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

10:20am PDT

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning - UDL
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B3
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Claudia Zepeda-Garcia
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B3
  Choice Session

10:20am PDT

Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B8
Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN Lisa Johns & Erika Henson
Speakers
avatar for Erika Henson

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

10:20am PDT

Nurture the Power of Bilingualism and Biliteracy
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B14
Nurture the  Power of  Bilingualism and Biliteracy
Cultivando el poder del bilingüismo y alfabetización en dos idiomas
Pati DeRobles & Lupe Lawson
Speakers
avatar for Pati DeRobles

Pati DeRobles

Multilingual Department, SMBSD
avatar for Lupe Lawson

Lupe Lawson

DLI TOSA, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

10:20am PDT

Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5
Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors with Linda Lenoard
Speakers
avatar for Linda Leonard

Linda Leonard

I came to education through a circuitous path. Originally earning my BA/MA in Asian Studies from UCSB, I planned to be a Professor of Japanese.  After returning from living in Japan, I met my husband and decided I would rather marry him than move away to earn my Ph.D. What to do... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

10:20am PDT

Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom that works in Grades 3rd-6th
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B2
Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom That Works in Grades 3-6
Cindy Grennan
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Grennan

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I've been an elementary educator for over 20 years. Most of my career has been spent as a classroom teacher in 3rd and 4th grades. As a Literacy TOSA I support all grades, TK-8th. I love reading, writing, and all things language based. I'm a huge fan of children's literature, hands-on... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B2
  Choice Session

11:20am PDT

Lunch will be provided!
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Lunch will be provided daily for you to enjoy and get to know your new colleagues.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

12:00pm PDT

Case Management 101 for Ed Specialists
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B10
Case Management 101
Ed. Specialist
With Abby Gomez and Erika Henson
Speakers
avatar for Erika Henson

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Planning for Implementation
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B8
Planning for Implementation Ryan Hubbard
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Tech Slam: Explore a few SMBSD Tech Platforms
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Tech Slam: Explore a Few SMBSD Tech Platforms 
Veronica T. Diaz + Pedro Garcia IV
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

UDL in Action!
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B3
UDL In Action! with Claudia Zepeda-Garcia
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B3
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B2
Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum
Sarah Furtado + Lisa Johns
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD
avatar for Sarah Furtado

Sarah Furtado

DST, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B2
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Where do I start? Ellevation Basics
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B4
Where Do I Start? (Ellevation Basics)
 Alejandra & Lorena
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

SAVVAS - Social Studies Curriculum - 6th grade & JH Social Studies teachers must attend
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B9
SAVVAS
6th & JH History
Todd Sanders
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

1:10pm PDT

Case Management 101 for Ed Specialists
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B10
Case Management 101
Ed. Specialist
With Abby Gomez and Erika Henson
Speakers
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Erika Henson

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Designing for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B9
Designing for Engagement 5th-8th grade teachers

Todd Sanders
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Designing Your Ideal Classroom: Grades TK-2nd
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B12
Setting up your Classroom
Grades K-2
Caitlin Abshire
Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Abshire

Caitlin Abshire

Mentor TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning for Implementation
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8
Planning for Implementation Ryan Hubbard
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom that Works in Grades 3-6th
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5
Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom That Works in Grades 3-6
Cindy Grennan
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Grennan

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I've been an elementary educator for over 20 years. Most of my career has been spent as a classroom teacher in 3rd and 4th grades. As a Literacy TOSA I support all grades, TK-8th. I love reading, writing, and all things language based. I'm a huge fan of children's literature, hands-on... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Tech Slam: Explore a few SMBSD Tech Platforms
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Tech Slam: Explore a Few SMBSD Tech Platforms 
Veronica T. Diaz + Pedro Garcia IV
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

UDL in Action!
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3
UDL In Action! with Claudia Zepeda-Garcia
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B2
Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum
Sarah Furtado + Lisa Johns
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Furtado

Sarah Furtado

DST, SMBSD
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B2
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Where do I start? Ellevation Basics
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B4
Where Do I Start? (Ellevation Basics)
 Alejandra & Lorena
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

2:15pm PDT

Closure
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Join us back in the MPR to close out our day.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends
 
Friday, August 7
 

8:00am PDT

Welcome!
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Please join us every morning in the multipurpose room at Libbon Elementary to sign-in, enjoy some coffee and treats, and set the tone for the day!
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

8:20am PDT

Positive Relationships and Classroom Environment
Friday August 7, 2026 8:20am - 10:15pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Join us in the MPR for a whole group session.

Positive Relationships and Classroom Environment
Marigold: Goal Setting & Reflection
Speakers
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Friday August 7, 2026 8:20am - 10:15pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

10:15am PDT

Break
Friday August 7, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am PDT

Friday August 7, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am PDT

10:30am PDT

SMEEA - your teacher union representatives
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers
KL

Kristen Lohr

SMEEA President, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

11:20am PDT

Lunch will be provided!
Friday August 7, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Lunch will be provided daily for you to enjoy and get to know your new colleagues.
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Friday August 7, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

12:00pm PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B12
Limited Capacity seats available
AI 101 using NotebookLM and Gemini Veronica Diaz  
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Classroom Management and Routines for TK-2nd
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B4
Classroom Management and Routines for TK-2
Caitlin Abshire
Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Abshire

Caitlin Abshire

Mentor TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Co-Teaching for Junior High ELD for General Ed & Special Education Teachers
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B2
Limited Capacity seats available
Co-Teaching for JH Ed Specialists and General Education Teachers with Sarah Furtado & Thomas Banducci
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Furtado

Sarah Furtado

DST, SMBSD
avatar for Thomas Banducci

Thomas Banducci

District Support Team, SMBSD
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B2
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Design for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B9
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

ELA Scaffolds & Differentiation in Grades 3+
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B3
Limited Capacity seats available
​Session Information​​​
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Grennan

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I've been an elementary educator for over 20 years. Most of my career has been spent as a classroom teacher in 3rd and 4th grades. As a Literacy TOSA I support all grades, TK-8th. I love reading, writing, and all things language based. I'm a huge fan of children's literature, hands-on... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B3
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Language Development through Music & Rhythm in TK
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B10
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Linda Leonard

Linda Leonard

I came to education through a circuitous path. Originally earning my BA/MA in Asian Studies from UCSB, I planned to be a Professor of Japanese.  After returning from living in Japan, I met my husband and decided I would rather marry him than move away to earn my Ph.D. What to do... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
Securly: Online (Chrome) Management  with Pedro Garcia IV
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: 1st/2nd
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B4
Join your grade level for some time to debrief and plan.  It's been a busy week!
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Crocker

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: 3rd/4th/5th
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3
Join your grade level for some time to debrief and plan.  It's been a busy week!
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Grennan

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I've been an elementary educator for over 20 years. Most of my career has been spent as a classroom teacher in 3rd and 4th grades. As a Literacy TOSA I support all grades, TK-8th. I love reading, writing, and all things language based. I'm a huge fan of children's literature, hands-on... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: 6th
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8
Join your grade level for some time to debrief and plan.  It's been a busy week!
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: JH English & Social Studies
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B9
Join your grade level for some time to debrief and plan.  It's been a busy week!
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

History/ELA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I am excited to enter my 31st year as an educator and am looking forward to learning from all of you. I am a father of 5 and I believe that every student deserves our best effort each day.
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: JH Math & Science
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B2
Join your grade level for some time to debrief and plan.  It's been a busy week!
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

STEAM TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B2
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: Special Education
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B10
Join your grade level for some time to debrief and plan.  It's been a busy week!
Speakers
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Dana Perry-Herrera
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: TK/K
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5
Join your grade level for some time to debrief and plan.  It's been a busy week!
Speakers
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  Choice Session

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: VAPA & PE
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B14
Join your grade level for some time to debrief and plan.  It's been a busy week!
Speakers
avatar for Kurt Payne

Kurt Payne

VAPA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Bienvendidos! I am so excited to be the Visual and Performing Arts Teacher on Special Assignment for the district. I am being my 29th year as an educator with experience from first grade to adults at the university and professional level. I was an administrator for five years within... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary
  Choice Session

2:15pm PDT

Final Goodbyes!
Friday August 7, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Join us back in the MPR to have final reflections on the week!
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District
Friday August 7, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends
 
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