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SMBSD New Educator Week 2026 has ended
Welcome to New Educator Week!  We’re so glad you’re here!!!  
August 3-7, 8:00-3:00!
Venue: Libbon Multipurpose Room clear filter
Monday, August 3
 

8:00am PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

8:15am PDT

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

Speakers
avatar for Dr. McDuffie

Dr. McDuffie

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

8:40am PDT

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

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

Thank you for joining us! 
Speakers
BR

Brian Rieke

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

Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

Tech TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
LT

Louis Turk

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

Pedro Garcia IV

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

10:15am PDT

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

Speakers
avatar for Noha Kolkailah

Noha Kolkailah

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

11:45am PDT

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

Urbane Cafe Sandwiches & Salads
Speakers
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

12:30pm PDT

Introduction to Special Education and New Related Providers Academy
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Amber Walz

Amber Walz

Coordinator, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
TR

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

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
avatar for Amber Walz

Amber Walz

Coordinator, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
TR

Tricia Robertson

Program Specialist, SMBSD
2026 NRPA Prof Standards pdf
Monday August 3, 2026 1:35pm - 2:35pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Choice Session

2:40pm PDT

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

Speakers
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

Shelli Hart

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

8:00am PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

8:20am PDT

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

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Cindy Grennan

Cindy Grennan

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

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
NTW 2026 Literacy for All Session (1) pdf
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:20am - 9:00am PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Everyone attends

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
avatar for Shelli Hart

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

12:00pm PDT

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
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
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  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
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
Libbon Multipurpose Room
  Choice Session

2:15pm PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

8:00am PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

8:20am PDT

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

Noha Kolkailah

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

11:20am PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

12:00pm PDT

EnCore TeachTown for ESN Education Specialists
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Flyer
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Johns

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

2:15pm PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

8:00am PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

8:20am PDT

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

Mark Palmerston

Director of Student Services, SMBSD
avatar for Noha Kolkailah

Noha Kolkailah

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

11:20am PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

2:15pm PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

8:00am PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

8:20am PDT

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

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

Gabbie Jimenez

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

10:30am PDT

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

Speakers
KL

Kristen Lohr

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

11:20am PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

2:15pm PDT

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

Shelli Hart

Coordinator of Educator Development, SMBSD
avatar for Gabbie Jimenez

Gabbie Jimenez

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

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