SMBSD New Educator Week 2026: Full Schedule

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

8:00am PDT

Welcome!

Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

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

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

Welcome to SMBSD!

The link to Monday's presentation, Technology & District Programs, is found here.

Thank you for joining us!

Speakers

Brian Rieke

Chief Technology Officer, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Louis Turk

Supervisor Information Technology, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

10:15am PDT

Building Meaningful Community in the Classroom

Monday August 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers

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.

Urbane Cafe Sandwiches & Salads

Speakers

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

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

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD

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

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

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

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Session Information

Speakers

Amber Walz

Coordinator, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

Tricia Robertson

Program Specialist, SMBSD

2026 NEW Introduction to SMBSD SPED and NRPA pdf

Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Choice Session

12:30pm PDT

New to Site Coach or Academic Support Teacher Role

Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room B2

If you are a new Site Coach or new Academic Support Teacher, join us to learn more about your position and the vision for your role.

Speakers

Shandee Bayne

Program Specialist, Teaching & Learning

Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room B2

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

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.

Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom Google Slides pdf

Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classrrom Podcast m4a

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

UDL in TK-2nd Grade

Speakers

Caitlin Abshire

Mentor TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

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

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

Logistics and Professional Standards for Related Service Providers

Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Session Information

Speakers

Amber Walz

Coordinator, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

Tricia Robertson

Program Specialist, SMBSD

2026 NRPA Prof Standards pdf

Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

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

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.

Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom Google Slides pdf

Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classrrom Podcast m4a

Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B9 Libbon Elemenary

Choice Session

1:35pm PDT

SANDI for ESN Education Specialists

Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT

Room B2

Flyerhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MxBJR7R9Q22Frw7CRNcusa1XUYUXv099wT-j3fi13BU/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD

Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B2

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

2:40pm PDT

Closure for the Day

Monday August 3, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm PDT

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Speakers

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

Monday August 3, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

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

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD

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 →

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD

NTW 2026 Literacy for All Session (1) pdf

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

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

Participant Resources Slidedeck

Speakers

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

Are you looking for the slide deck? Here is the link.
Here is the link to the SMBSD Gems, where you may find the UDL Companion Gem.

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

Speakers

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Libbon Tinkering Lab

Choice Session

9:15am PDT

Benchmark ELA for Related Service Providers

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT

Room B12

Link to flyer

Speakers

Katherine Ibarra

Program Specialist, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

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

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

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 to SMBSD

Speakers

Jon Wyers

PE/Health TOSA, SMBSD

2026 NTW Intro to Physical Education Session Flyers pdf

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

Bright Futures Project Background

Speakers

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

Caitlin Abshire

Mentor TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

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 30th 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

Participant Resources Slidedeck

Speakers

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

Formal Assessment and Digital Platforms for Related Providers

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT

Room B12

Formal Assessments for Related Service Providers

Speakers

Thomas Banducci

District Support Team, SMBSD

Katherine Ibarra

Program Specialist, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Room B12 Libbon Elementary

Choice Session, Special Education Department

10:20am PDT

UDL and AI: How do they fit together?

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT

Libbon Tinkering Lab

Are you looking for the slide deck? Here is the link.
Here is the link to the SMBSD Gems, where you may find the UDL Companion Gem.

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

Speakers

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza

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.

Zoe's Hawaiian BBQ

Speakers

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

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

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

Looking for the slide deck!? Here it is!

Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI -6th-8th grade Veronica Diaz and Todd Sanders

Speakers

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.

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

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

Libbon Multipurpose Room

SIRAS and Strengths-Based and Legally Compliant IEPs
Lisa Johns and Sarah Furtado

Speakers

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD

Sarah Furtado

DST, SMBSD

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

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

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

Physical Education: Adapted PE

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room B13

Link to Flyer

Speakers

Jon Wyers

PE/Health TOSA, SMBSD

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B13 Libbon Elementary

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

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

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

Kurt Payne

VAPA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

1:00pm PDT

Physical Education: Classroom Management

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Room B13

Link to Flyer

Speakers

Jon Wyers

PE/Health TOSA, SMBSD

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room B13 Libbon Elementary

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

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

Looking for the slide deck!? Here it is!

Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI -6th-8th grade Veronica Diaz and Todd Sanders

Speakers

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.

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

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Pre-Referral and IEP Referral Process
Rodriguez, Henson

Speakers

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza

Tina Rodriguez

School Psychologist/District Support Team

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

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

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

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD

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

Dalila Carey

School Psychologist, Santa Maria Bonita School District

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

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

Noha Kolkailah

TOSA for Culture & Climate, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

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

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.

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

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

Physical Education: Bike Program

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT

Room B13

Link to Flyer

Speakers

Jon Wyers

PE/Health TOSA, SMBSD

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B13 Libbon Elementary

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

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

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

Resources:
i-Ready California Resources
i-Ready K-5 Pacing Guides
i-Ready CA 2025 Google Slides

2nd-5th Grade Teachers MUST ATTEND
i-Ready Presenters - Shannon Garvella

Speakers

Ashley Toqe

Shannon Garvella

iReady

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

Resources:
i-Ready California Resources
i-Ready K-5 Pacing Guides
i-Ready CA 2025 Google Slides

K-1 MUST ATTEND
i-Ready Presenters - Shannon Garvella and another i-Ready Presenter

Speakers

Ashley Toqe

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

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

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

Kurt Payne

VAPA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

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.

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

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

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

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

Dana Perry-Herrera

SMBSD

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

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

Katherine Ibarra

Program Specialist, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, 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

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

1. Flyer description STEAM in TK: KIBO Robot with Veronica Diaz & Elaina Thackery2. Please note, the KIBO sessions this week are repeated sessions, so you only need to attend one (1) session. 3. Did you know that if you attend this session, you will receive a screenless KIBO robot for your class! YES! A robot for your students! 4. That's a KIBO robot below, and it's...
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Speakers

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD

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

Trauma Informed Practices

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room B13

Trauma Informed Practices
Shilpa & Deanna

Speakers

Deanna Castellanos

Mental Health Specialist, SMBSD

Shilpa Kachgal

Mental Health Specialist, SMBSD

NTW 26 27 Trauma Informed Practices (08 05 26, 12 1p) pdf

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

Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

VAPA Tour

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Souza Center

We will meet at the entrance to the Souza Center (708 S. Miller St.) to tour your space. Look for Kurt Payne to be your tour guide.

Speakers

Kurt Payne

VAPA TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Souza Center 708 S. Miller St., Santa Maria

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

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

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

EnCore TeachTown for ESN Education Specialists

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Flyer

Speakers

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

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

Resources:

K-5 teachers MUST ATTEND
Twig Presenter - Kim Bichner

Speakers

Ashley Toqe

Kim Bichner

Twig

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

Dana Perry-Herrera

SMBSD

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B14 Libbon Elemenary

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

Douglas Larabee

English, New Teacher

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary

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

Katherine Ibarra

Program Specialist, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, 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

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

Speakers

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3

Choice Session

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

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

Mark Palmerston

Director of Student Services, SMBSD

Noha Kolkailah

TOSA for Culture & Climate, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

9:15am PDT

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT

Libbon Tinkering Lab

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Speakers

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD

Thomas Banducci

District Support Team, SMBSD

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary

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

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza

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

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
Slides with resources
K-5
Todd Sanders

Speakers

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

Physical Education PFT and SMBSD Benchmarks

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT

Flyer with more information

Speakers

Jon Wyers

PE/Health TOSA, SMBSD

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT

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

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

Speakers

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

Thomas Banducci

District Support Team, SMBSD

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

Slides with resources

Todd Sanders

Speakers

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza

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

Pati DeRobles

Multilingual Department, SMBSD

Lupe Lawson

DLI TOSA, SMBSD

Nurture the Power of Bilingualism pdf

Advancing Bilingualism Biliteracy Resources pdf

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

Linda Leonard

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

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

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

Planning for Implementation

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room B8

Planning for Implementation Ryan Hubbard

Speakers

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

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

Lisa Johns

District Support Specialist for Special Education, SMBSD

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

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD

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

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

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

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

Slides with Resources

Speakers

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD

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

Slides with Resources

Speakers

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

Grades K-2
Caitlin Abshire
Designing Your Ideal Classroom: Grades TK-2nd

Speakers

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

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

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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

Pedro Garcia IV

Teacher on Special Assignment for Technology & Robotics, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

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

Sarah Furtado

DST, SMBSD

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

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District

Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends

8:00am PDT

Occupational Therapists Professional Learning

Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Souza Center

Speakers

Amber Walz

Coordinator, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Souza Center 708 S. Miller St., Santa Maria

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

8:20am PDT

Speech and Language Pathologist Professional Learning

Friday August 7, 2026 8:20am - 10:10am PDT

Room B2

Speakers

Katherine Ibarra

Program Specialist, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Linda Leonard

Friday August 7, 2026 8:20am - 10:10am PDT
Room B2

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

8:20am PDT

Positive Relationships and Classroom Environment

Friday August 7, 2026 8:20am - 10:15am PDT

Libbon Multipurpose Room

Join us in the MPR for a whole group session.

Positive Relationships and Classroom Environment
Marigold: Goal Setting & Reflection

Speakers

Gabbie Jimenez

TOSA for Induction, Santa Maria Bonita School District

Friday August 7, 2026 8:20am - 10:15am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room

Everyone attends

10:15am PDT

Break

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

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD

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

Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room B12

AI 101 using NotebookLM and Gemini Veronica Diaz

Speakers

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

Katie Donovan-Payne

TOSA for Mentoring & Support, SMBSD

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 General Ed & Special Education Teachers

Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room B2

Co-Teaching for JH Ed Specialists and General Education Teachers with Sarah Furtado & Thomas Banducci

Speakers

Sarah Furtado

DST, SMBSD

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

Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room B9

Session Information

Speakers

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+

Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room B3

Session Information

Speakers

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B3

Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Language Development through Music & Rhythm in TK

Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room B5

Session Information

Speakers

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

Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room B10

Session Information

Speakers

Linda Leonard

Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary

Choice Session

12:00pm PDT

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management

Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Libbon Tinkering Lab

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management with Pedro Garcia IV

Speakers

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

12:30pm PDT

Speech and Language Pathologist Professional Learning - At Souza

Friday August 7, 2026 12:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

Souza Center

Speakers

Amber Walz

Coordinator, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita

Friday August 7, 2026 12:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Souza Center 708 S. Miller St., Santa Maria

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

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD

Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

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

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District

Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B8 Libbon Elementary

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

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

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

District Curriculum - required for grades indicated