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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!

12:30pm PDT

Classroom Hardware & 21st Century Classroom Libbon Tinkering LabPedro Garcia IV • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Cultivating an Inclusive Culture in your Classroom Room B10Abby Gomez • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists Room B11Katherine Ibarra Increasing Student Motivation through the Five Key Beliefs for Grades 4th-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard Introduction to Special Education and New Related Providers Academy Libbon Multipurpose RoomAmber Walz • Tricia Robertson New to Site Coach or Academic Support Teacher Role Room B2Shandee Bayne Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom in grades 5th-8th Room B9Todd Sanders UDL in TK-2nd Grade Room B5Caitlin Abshire • Danielle Alvarez

1:35pm PDT

Classroom Hardware & 21st Century Classroom Libbon Tinkering LabPedro Garcia IV • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Cultivating an Inclusive Culture in your Classroom Room B10Abby Gomez • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Formal Digital Assessments for Education Specialists Room B11Katherine Ibarra Increasing Student Motivation through the Five Key Beliefs for Grades 4th-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard Logistics and Professional Standards for Related Service Providers Libbon Multipurpose RoomAmber Walz • Tricia Robertson Practical Ideas for a Blissful Classroom in grades 5th-8th Room B9Todd Sanders

9:15am PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard UDL and AI: How do they fit together? Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz • Erika Henson

10:20am PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard Formal Assessment and Digital Platforms for Related Providers Room B12Thomas Banducci • Katherine Ibarra UDL and AI: How do they fit together? Libbon Tinkering LabErika Henson • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz

12:00pm PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI - 6th-8th Grade Teachers Libbon Tinkering LabTodd Sanders • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Securly: Online (Chrome) Management Room B9Pedro Garcia IV SIRAS and Strengths-Based and Legally Compliant IEPs Libbon Multipurpose RoomLisa Johns • Sarah Furtado Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher Room B4Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza Verbal De-escalation Room B10Claudia Zepeda-Garcia • Dalila Carey

1:10pm PDT

Creating a Collaborative Classroom in Grades 4-8th Room B8Ryan Hubbard Feedback First: Elevating Student Writing with Enlighten AI - 6th-8th Grade Teachers Libbon Tinkering LabTodd Sanders • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Pre-Referral and IEP Referral Process Libbon Multipurpose RoomErika Henson • Tina Rodriguez Securly: Online (Chrome) Management Room B9Pedro Garcia IV Understanding the ELPAC: Tools for Every Teacher Room B4Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza Verbal De-escalation Room B10Dalila Carey • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia

9:15am PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini Libbon Tinkering LabTodd Sanders • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI Room B9Pedro Garcia IV

10:20am PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini Libbon Tinkering LabTodd Sanders • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Unlocking Pear Deck Premium & AI Room B9Pedro Garcia IV

12:00pm PDT

Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take Room B14Dana Perry-Herrera • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Core Curriculum Planning with AI - 6th-8th grade teachers Room B5Douglas Larabee Differentiating Student Response Room B12Katherine Ibarra • Abby Gomez Planning for Implementation Room B9Todd Sanders STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz • Elaina Thackeray Supporting English Language through Designated ELD Room B3Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza Trauma Informed Practices Room B13Deanna Castellanos • Shilpa Kachgal

1:10pm PDT

Classroom Visual Supports - Make & Take Room B14Dana Perry-Herrera • Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Core Curriculum Planning with AI - 6th-8th grade teachers Room B5Douglas Larabee Differentiating Student Response Room B12Katherine Ibarra • Abby Gomez Planning for Implementation Room B9Todd Sanders STEAM in Transitional Kindergarten: KIBO Robot Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz • Elaina Thackeray Supporting English Language through Designated ELD Room B3Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza

9:15am PDT

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz Collaborative Planning between General & Special Education Teachers Room B10Abby Gomez • Thomas Banducci Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN Room B8Erika Henson • Lisa Johns Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors Room B5Linda Leonard

10:20am PDT

Aeries Essentials: Building Gradebooks & Reports Libbon Tinkering LabVeronica Tadeo-Diaz Collaborative Planning between General & Special Education Teachers Room B10Thomas Banducci • Abby Gomez Designing for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers Room B9Todd Sanders Introduction to Universal Design for Learning - UDL Room B3Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Meeting Student Needs in the SAI Setting for Ed Specialists MMSN Room B8Erika Henson • Lisa Johns Nurture the Power of Bilingualism and Biliteracy Room B14Pati DeRobles • Lupe Lawson Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors Room B5Linda Leonard Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom that works in Grades 3rd-6th Room B2Cindy Grennan

12:00pm PDT

Planning for Implementation Room B8Ryan Hubbard Tech Slam: Explore a few SMBSD Tech Platforms Libbon Tinkering LabPedro Garcia IV • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz UDL in Action! Room B3Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum Room B2Lisa Johns • Sarah Furtado Where do I start? Ellevation Basics Room B4Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza

1:10pm PDT

Case Management 101 for Ed Specialists Room B10Abby Gomez • Erika Henson Designing for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers Room B9Todd Sanders Designing Your Ideal Classroom: Grades TK-2nd Room B12Caitlin Abshire Planning for Implementation Room B8Ryan Hubbard Ready, Set, Teach! Designing a Classroom that Works in Grades 3-6th Room B5Cindy Grennan Tech Slam: Explore a few SMBSD Tech Platforms Libbon Tinkering LabPedro Garcia IV • Veronica Tadeo-Diaz UDL in Action! Room B3Claudia Zepeda-Garcia Using AI to Scaffold: All Core Curriculum Room B2Sarah Furtado • Lisa Johns Where do I start? Ellevation Basics Room B4Lorena Armstrong • Alejandra Meza

12:00pm PDT

AI 101 using Notebook LM and Gemini Room B12Veronica Tadeo-Diaz Classroom Management and Routines for TK-2nd Room B4Katie Donovan-Payne • Caitlin Abshire Co-Teaching for Junior High General Ed & Special Education Teachers Room B2Sarah Furtado • Thomas Banducci Design for Engagement for 5th-8th grade teachers Room B9Todd Sanders ELA Scaffolds & Differentiation in Grades 3+ Room B3Cindy Grennan Language Development through Music & Rhythm in TK Room B5Elaina Thackeray Proactive Strategies for Preventing Behaviors Room B10Linda Leonard Securly: Online (Chrome) Management Libbon Tinkering LabPedro Garcia IV

12:30pm PDT

Speech and Language Pathologist Professional Learning - At Souza Souza CenterAmber Walz