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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Thackery
2. 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 an incredible tool for hands-on learning! With KIBO, students become creators, problem-solvers, and computational thinkers through play.

Here are just a few of the many things students can do with KIBO:

Program KIBO using screen-free coding blocks or cards.
Record their own voices using KIBO's built-in microphone to personalize projects.
Create and extend patterns, then bring them to life with lights, sounds, and movement (for example, A-B-A-B).

And that's just the beginning! KIBO encourages creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking while making coding accessible and engaging for our youngest learners.

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

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

Program KIBO using screen-free coding blocks or cards.
Record their own voices using KIBO's built-in microphone to personalize projects.
Create and extend patterns, then bring them to life with lights, sounds, and movement (for example, A-B-A-B).

And that's just the beginning! KIBO encourages creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking while making coding accessible and engaging for our youngest learners.

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

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

Update 8/3/26
Aeries no longer provides sandbox accounts to explore features (a demo account). For this session, we will modify the learning and use a generic account to review the Aeries platform, but the demonstration will be limited. All classroom teachers will have access to Aeries by the first day of school if you currently do not have access.

Reach out to Veronica at [email protected] if you have questions.
Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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

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