Explore Collective Teacher Efficacy in action through an engaging, hands-on experience led by Righetti science teachers Rebecca Wingerden and Laura Branch. Step into your students’ shoes to investigate environmental communities, then shift perspectives to discuss best practices for using experiential learning to build educator community and boost student success. We’ll be joinedbysomefriendlyfour-leggedguests.
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in, and day-out.
Canvas-UsingtheCanvas Template
PresentedbyAnnieStieger,Technology
TOSA
Session3 Room225
Are you still using the same Canvas home page you created 5 years ago? Does your homepage havetherecommendedfeaturessuchasteacher name, classroom, modules button, course syllabus? The new Canvas template was pushed lastyearbythedistrict Itistimetoupdatetothe latest version. During this session, we will get the important features from your old homepage and course transferred over to the new Canvas template. When you leave you will have your Canvascoursesetupwiththenewtemplateand haveasharpnew,updatedlooktoyourcourse
Robert Collier, American Author
HowtoPLC
PresentedbyWitnyGill&Sarah Hunter,ERHSTOSAs
Session3 Room224
This session will explore the PLC Process within the CurriculumAlignmentProject(CAP).Wewillprovide an overview of the district-wide effort to ensure coherenceandconsistencyacrossgradelevelsand content areas by aligning curriculum to standards and best instructional practices. Participants will learn how cycle assessments are created, implemented, and used for data reflection to monitor student progress and guide instruction. Additionally, you will walk away withpractical PLC discussiontopicsandprotocolsthatcanbeapplied in any content-area PLC team to foster meaningful collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and improvedstudentoutcomes.
MagicSchoolAI:MagicStudent andMagicTeacher
PresentedbyAnnieStieger, TechnologyTOSA
Session1 Room225
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in, and day-out.
PlanningDoneRight
PresentedbyGeriCoats&CatPetty,
ERHSStaff
Session3 Room212
Have you heard of MagicSchool AI? Did you know that SMJUHSD adopted this AI tool for students and teachers? This session aims to introduce teachers tothefeaturesavailableinMagicSchool.Duringthis session, I will show teachers how this tool can be used in the classroom to help students improve their academic skills such as text proofreading, reading comprehension, math skills and more. The best part is that this tool does not do the work for the students–it tells them how to fix it and then the student has to make their own edits. When you leaveyouwillhavealessonreadytotestoutinyour classroom.
Robert Collier, American Author
Bring your laptops, curriculum maps, semester calendars, and your PLC (or alone) to map out the semester while effective practices/tools are shared withadditionalindividualsupport. Thisisavaluable opportunity to align your curriculum, integrate proven strategies and walk away with a plan you canimmediatelyimplement.
TakingaLoadOff:Getting ReadyforDay1
PresentedbyAnnieStieger, TechnologyTOSA
Session2
Room225
OMG! School Starts in two days and I have nothing ready. During this session, you will have the opportunity to prep your Canvas courses, Aeries gradebooks, Formative classes and any other tools youneedforday1.Allarewelcome.Whenyouleave this session, you should have your Canvas courses andAeriesGradebooksreadytogo.
Lonelinessismorethanjustafeeling—it’sagrowing public health concern affecting people of all ages. According to US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy, America is facing an epidemic of loneliness with serious implications for mental and physical wellbeing. In this interactive session, you'll assess your ownlevelofloneliness(youmaybesurprisedbythe results), explore the profound health risks linked to social isolation, and engage in a meaningful discussion around practical strategies to foster connection. Whether you ' re looking to strengthen your own social ties or support the well-being of your students, this session offers tools and insights tohelpbuildamoreconnectedcommunity.
Aligningforimpact:MTSS
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in, and day-out.
During this session we will review the services that we offer on our campus and the referral forms that willberequiredfortheupcomingschoolyear.There have been some recent changes, and we will explorehowwecoordinateservices,andtheoverall direction that our district is taking in regards to MTSS.
ArtfulEscape:FindingPeace ThroughCreativity
PresentedbyMelissaJohnson,ERHSArt Teacher
Sessions2&3
Location:Room131
StaffWellbeing SignUpforBreakout
Feelingstressed?Discoverthecalmingpower of creativity in this hands-on workshop designedtopromotewellnessthroughartistic expression. Grounded in research on the mental health benefits of art, this session offers participants a chance to unwind while engaging in a simple, enjoyable art activity. No prior art experience is necessary—just bring an open mind and a willingness to create. Walk away feeling more relaxed, centered, and inspired to use art as a tool for self-careandstressrelief.
