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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!
Venue: Room B3 clear filter
Tuesday, August 4
 

9:15am PDT

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

Cindy Grennan

Literacy TOSA, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
I've been an elementary educator for over 20 years. Most of my career has been spent as a classroom teacher in 3rd and 4th grades. As a Literacy TOSA I support all grades, TK-8th. I love reading, writing, and all things language based. I'm a huge fan of children's literature, hands-on... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B3
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

9:15am PDT

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

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Lorena Armstrong

Multilingual TOSA, SMBSD
avatar for Alejandra Meza

Alejandra Meza

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

9:15am PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

10:20am PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

12:00pm PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

Teacher on Special Assignment, Special Education, Santa Maria-Bonita
I have been an educator for 13 years now. I am a Special Education teacher for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) students. I have been coaching/mentoring teachers for 8 years now. My passion is supporting students with autism, and I am dedicated to supporting inclusionary practices for... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B3
  Choice Session
 
Friday, August 7
 

12:00pm PDT

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

Cindy Grennan

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

1:10pm PDT

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

Cindy Grennan

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