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

Type: Choice Session clear filter
Monday, August 3
 

12:30pm PDT

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

12:30pm PDT

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

12:30pm PDT

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

Katherine Ibarra

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

12:30pm PDT

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

Ryan Hubbard

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

12:30pm PDT

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

Tricia Robertson

Program Specialist, SMBSD
avatar for Linda Leonard

Linda Leonard

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

12:30pm PDT

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

Todd Sanders

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

12:30pm PDT

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

Caitlin Abshire

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

Danielle Alvarez

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

1:35pm PDT

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

1:35pm PDT

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

Katherine Ibarra

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

1:35pm PDT

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

Katherine Ibarra

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

1:35pm PDT

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

Ryan Hubbard

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

1:35pm PDT

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

Todd Sanders

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

1:35pm PDT

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

Linda Leonard

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

Tricia Robertson

Program Specialist, SMBSD
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

9:15am PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

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

9:15am PDT

UDL and AI: How do they fit together?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

Erika Henson

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

10:20am PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

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

10:20am PDT

UDL and AI: How do they fit together?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Erika Henson

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

12:00pm PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Todd Sanders

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Pedro Garcia IV

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Lisa Johns

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

Sarah Furtado

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

12:00pm PDT

Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

Dalila Carey

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

1:10pm PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Hubbard

Ryan Hubbard

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Todd Sanders

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
TR

Tina Rodriguez

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Pedro Garcia IV

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

1:10pm PDT

Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Dalila Carey

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

9:15am PDT

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

9:15am PDT

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

Pedro Garcia IV

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

10:20am PDT

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

10:20am PDT

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

Pedro Garcia IV

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Douglas Larabee

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Todd Sanders

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

12:00pm PDT

STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

Elaina Thackeray

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

12:00pm PDT

Supporting English Language through Designated ELD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Todd Sanders

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

1:10pm PDT

STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

Elaina Thackeray

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

1:10pm PDT

Supporting English Language through Designated ELD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3
 
Thursday, August 6
 

9:15am PDT

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
CP

Cristina Pina

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

9:15am PDT

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Thomas Banducci

Thomas Banducci

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

9:15am PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

9:15am PDT

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

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

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

9:15am PDT

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

Linda Leonard

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

10:20am PDT

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Speakers
CP

Cristina Pina

Technology Department, SMBSD
avatar for Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

10:20am PDT

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

Thomas Banducci

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

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

10:20am PDT

Designing for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

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

10:20am PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

10:20am PDT

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

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

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

10:20am PDT

10:20am PDT

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

Linda Leonard

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

10:20am PDT

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

Cindy Grennan

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Erika Henson

District Support Specialist, Souza
avatar for Abby Gomez

Abby Gomez

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Ryan Hubbard

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Pedro Garcia IV

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Lisa Johns

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

Sarah Furtado

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

12:00pm PDT

Where do I start? Ellevation Basics
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
avatar for Erika Henson

Erika Henson

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Todd Sanders
Speakers
avatar for Todd Sanders

Todd Sanders

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Caitlin Abshire

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Ryan Hubbard

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Cindy Grennan

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Pedro Garcia IV

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Sarah Furtado

DST, SMBSD
avatar for Lisa Johns

Lisa Johns

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

1:10pm PDT

Where do I start? Ellevation Basics
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Lorena Armstrong

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

Multilingual TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B4 Libbon Elementary
 
Friday, August 7
 

12:00pm PDT

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Caitlin Abshire

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Sarah Furtado

DST, SMBSD
avatar for Thomas Banducci

Thomas Banducci

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Todd Sanders

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Cindy Grennan

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Elaina Thackeray

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Linda Leonard

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

12:00pm PDT

Securly: Online (Chrome) Management
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Pedro Garcia IV

Pedro Garcia IV

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Kristen Crocker

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Cindy Grennan

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Todd Sanders

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Ryan Hubbard

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Abby Gomez

District Support Team, SMBSD
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B10 Libbon Elementary

1:10pm PDT

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

Elaina Thackeray

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Kurt Payne

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