Loading…
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 B5 clear filter
Monday, August 3
 

12:30pm PDT

UDL in TK-2nd Grade
Monday August 3, 2026 12:30pm - 2:35pm PDT
Room B5
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
  Choice Session
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

9:15am PDT

TK ELA Curriculum - TK Teachers must attend
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5
TK Ready to Advance, Heggerty, & Handwriting without Tears - TK Teachers must attend
Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Abshire

Caitlin Abshire

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

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

12:00pm PDT

UFLI - K-2nd grade must attend once
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5
UFLI
K-2nd grade MUST ATTEND ONCE
Kristen Crocker
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Crocker

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

1:10pm PDT

UFLI - K-2nd grade must attend once
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5
UFLI
K-2nd grade MUST ATTEND ONCE
Kristen Crocker
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Crocker

Kristen Crocker

RBT TOSA, SMBSD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

9:15am PDT

TK Learning Foundations & PTKLF Report Card Assessment - TK Teachers must attend
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5
TK Learning Foundations PTKLF Report Card Assessment

TK MUST ATTEND
With Elaina Thackery
Speakers
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

Literacy TOSA, SMBSD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:15am - 11:20am PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated

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
DL

Douglas Larabee

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

Douglas Larabee

English, New Teacher
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5 Libbon Elementary
  District Curriculum - required for grades indicated
 
Thursday, August 6
 

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
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
  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
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
  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
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
  Choice Session
 
Friday, August 7
 

12:00pm PDT

Language Development through Music & Rhythm in TK
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room B5
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Information
Speakers
avatar for Elaina Thackeray

Elaina Thackeray

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

1:10pm PDT

Planning Session: TK/K
Friday August 7, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm PDT
Room B5
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
  Choice Session
 
SMBSD New Educator Week 2026
Register to attend

Get help with the event

Contact event planner Event login
View support guides Find upcoming events
Create an event you'd love to attend!
Explore why organizers choose Sched • Success stories
Event App • Event scheduling • Event registration • Event ticketing • Sched forms • Call for papers • Badges • Conferences
© 2026. SCHED LLC - All rights reserved - Helping events since 2008
Event Planning App • Privacy • Terms
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
Monday, August 3
Tuesday, August 4
Wednesday, August 5
Thursday, August 6
Friday, August 7
Libbon Multipurpose Room
Libbon Tinkering Lab
Room B10
Room B11
Room B12
Room B13
Room B14
Room B2
Room B3
Room B4
Room B5
Room B8
Room B9
  • Choice Session
  • District Curriculum - required for grades indicated
  • Everyone attends
  • Popular