LUSD Professional Development Day 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am PDT

Sensing Success – Highlights the link between sensory awareness and student achievement. (9:00am-10:00am)

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Every wiggle, fidget, or zoning-out moment in the classroom can be a clue to something deeper—sensory needs. In this dynamic, hands-on session led by an Occupational Therapist and an Adaptive Physical Education (APE) teacher, participants will gain a foundational understanding of how sensory processing affects behavior, attention, and learning. Learn how to identify common sensory needs, distinguish between sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant behaviors, and implement practical, movement-based strategies to support regulation in inclusive classrooms. You’ll leave with easy-to-use tools, real-life examples, and a deeper appreciation for how sensory-aware teaching creates calm, focused, and successful learners.

Speakers

Janine Casale

Occupational Therapist, Lakeside Union School District

Tania Totten

Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Lakeside Union School District

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Student Engagement & Classroom Management

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience TK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, General Education, Special Education, Immersion

9:00am PDT

The Power of Connection: Enhancing Social Skills in the Classroom (9:00am-10:00am)

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

In this engaging session, educators will explore the vital role social skills play in fostering a positive and productive classroom environment. **"The Power of Connection: Enhancing Social Skills in the Classroom"** will provide practical strategies for integrating social skills into daily classroom activities to help students build stronger relationships, improve communication, and resolve conflicts effectively.

Attendees will learn how to **model social skills** for students in authentic, meaningful ways—demonstrating empathy, active listening, respect, and teamwork through real-life interactions. By observing teachers' positive behaviors, students will be encouraged to replicate and internalize these essential life skills.

The session will also include a variety of **social skills lesson ideas** that can be easily adapted for different grade levels. These lessons will cover a range of topics, from greeting peers and initiating conversations to handling disagreements and practicing empathy.

Additionally, participants will engage in **role-playing opportunities** designed to give students hands-on practice in navigating various social situations. These interactive exercises will empower educators with the tools to help students build confidence, communicate more effectively, and collaborate with others in both academic and social settings.

Join us to discover how to create a classroom where connection and collaboration thrive, and where social skills become a natural part of students' learning and personal development.

Speakers

Pernell Sahel

Social Services Coordinator, Lakeside Union School District

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Student Engagement & Classroom Management, SEL

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Special Education, General Education, Immersion
Subject Classroom Management, Student Engagement, SEL

9:00am PDT

Unlock UDL: Creating Inclusive Learning for All (9:00am-11:00am)

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Curious about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how it can transform teaching and learning? This session provides a practical and engaging overview of UDL—what it is, why it matters, and how it benefits all learners. We’ll explore the core principles of UDL, discuss its impact on accessibility and student engagement, and share real-world examples of how educators are using UDL strategies to support diverse learning needs. Whether you're new to UDL or looking to refresh your understanding, this session will leave you with actionable ideas to create more inclusive, flexible learning environments.

Speakers

Megan Gross

Program Support Specialist: Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP) Project, El Dorado County Office of Education

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Curriculum & Instruction

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, General Education, Special Education, Immersion
Subject UDL, Differentiation, Student Engagement

9:00am PDT

Everyone Belongs (9:00am-11:00am)

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Inclusion is not just a goal; it’s a legal and moral imperative. In this informative and inspiring session, participants will explore the legal foundations of inclusion, including key laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which ensure equitable access for all students. We’ll take a closer look at our district's journey toward fostering inclusive environments, sharing successes, challenges, and the vision for the future.

Beyond the law and policy, we will dive into why inclusion is so vital for the success and well-being of every learner. You’ll discover how inclusive practices promote social-emotional growth, academic achievement, and community-building. Through real-life examples, we’ll showcase how inclusion works in action—from collaborative teaching strategies to innovative accommodations and supports.

This session is for educators, staff, and community members who want to deepen their understanding of inclusion and its transformative impact on our students, classrooms, and school culture.

Speakers

Danielle Clark

Director of Special Education, Lakeside Union School District

Alejandra Garcia

Special Education Program Specialist, Lakeside Union School District

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Student Engagement & Classroom Management, Classroom Management

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience TK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, General Education, Special Education, Immersion

9:00am PDT

Rooted in Support: Addressing Eloping, Defiance, and Disruption (9:00am-11:00am)

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

In this interactive professional development session, educators will explore effective, compassionate, and proactive strategies to manage some of the most disruptive classroom behaviors: eloping, non-compliance, defiance, and classroom destruction. We’ll shift the lens from punishment to support, uncovering the underlying causes of these behaviors and building a toolbox of interventions grounded in trauma-informed care, behavioral science, and relationship-building. Educators will leave with real-world techniques, de-escalation strategies, and classroom systems that promote safety, structure, and connection — even in the toughest moments.

Speakers

Gabriela Carreathers

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Lakeside Union School District

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Student Engagement & Classroom Management, SEL

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience TK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Special Education, General Education, Immersion

9:00am PDT

Teaching with Trauma in Mind (9:00am-11:00am)

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

In this eye-opening training, K-12 educators will learn how trauma affects students’ brains and behaviors, and what can be done about it. Multiple easy-to-implement techniques for fostering resilient relationships, reducing emotional triggers, redirecting off-task behavior, and teaching self-regulation will be presented and practiced. Every participant will walk away personally rejuvenated and professionally inspired to meet the needs of their most fragile students.
What You Will Learn

How trauma and toxic stress negatively impact learning
How to forge and maintain resilient relationships
How to use non-verbal discipline structures to reduce trauma triggers and increase cooperation
How to teach and use self-regulation techniques

Speakers

Grace Dearborn

Education Consultant, Conscious Teaching

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Student Engagement & Classroom Management, SEL

Company Conscious Classroom
Audience TK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, General Education, Special Education, Immersion

10:00am PDT

Classroom Transformations (10:00am-11:00am)

Thursday August 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Come learn how to change your classroom into a fun and engaging learning environment.

Speakers

Nicole Curtis

Teacher, Lakeside Farms Elementary

Jennifer Speedie

Teacher, Lakeside Farms Elementary

Thursday August 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Student Engagement & Classroom Management

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience TK, K, 1st, 2nd, General Education, Special Education, Immersion

12:00pm PDT

Small Groups, Big Impact: Making Differentiated Instruction Work Without Intervention Teachers (12:00pm-1:00pm)

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

When intervention teachers aren't available, meeting diverse student needs can feel overwhelming. This session empowers educators to implement effective, small-group differentiated instruction within the general education classroom. Participants will explore practical strategies for grouping students, managing classroom routines, delivering targeted instruction and collecting progress monitoring data using available resources. With a focus on flexibility, equity, and student engagement, this session will provide tools to help all learners thrive.

Speakers

Carrie Suggett

MTSS TOSA, Lakeside Union School District

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Curriculum & Instruction, Classroom Management

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, General Education, Special Education, Immersion

12:00pm PDT

Beyond the Star Chart: Building Positive Behavior with Purpose (12:00pm-1:00pm)

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Are you looking for behavior management strategies that go deeper than rewards and stickers? This session explores proactive, relationship-centered approaches to managing behavior that foster long-term growth and classroom community. We'll examine why traditional systems like star charts may fall short and introduce evidence-based alternatives rooted in consistency, connection, and student ownership. Through practical examples and reflective activities, participants will learn how to shift from compliance-based models to strategies that build trust, teach self-regulation, and promote a positive classroom climate for all learners.

Speakers

Danielle Clark

Director of Special Education, Lakeside Union School District

Janette Ridgels

Special Education Program Specialist, Lakeside Union School District

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Student Engagement & Classroom Management, SEL

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience TK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, General Education, Special Education, Immersion

12:00pm PDT

Unlock UDL: Creating Inclusive Learning for All (12:00pm-2:00pm)

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Speakers

Megan Gross

Program Support Specialist: Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP) Project, El Dorado County Office of Education

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Curriculum & Instruction

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience TK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

12:00pm PDT

mClass Dibels (Required for all K-2 Teachers) (12:00pm-3:00pm)

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition is a comprehensive literacy assessment system designed to evaluate students' reading skills from kindergarten through 6th grade. It's an all-in-one system for universal screening, dyslexia screening, progress monitoring, and informing instruction based on the Science of Reading. The system utilizes various measures, including phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, and word reading, to assess different aspects of reading proficiency

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Curriculum & Instruction

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience K, 1st, 2nd, Immersion, Special Education, General Education

12:00pm PDT

Conscious Classroom Management (12:00pm-3:00pm)

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

This lively, interactive training will give K-12 educators dozens of practical strategies they can use tomorrow to better manage student behavior and learning, including how to turn confrontation into cooperation. Both prevention and intervention techniques are shared and modeled. Every participant will walk away with the tools they need to create the learning environment they’ve always wanted.
What You Will Learn

How to see the best in your toughest students
How to teach and reinforce procedures in ways that maximize focus
How to use consequences to teach personal responsibility
How to de-escalate volatile situations with oppositional students

Speakers

Grace Dearborn

Education Consultant, Conscious Teaching

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Student Engagement & Classroom Management, SEL

Company Conscious Classroom
Audience TK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, General Education, Special Education, Immersion

1:00pm PDT

Creating Equitable Practices Through UDL and AI (1:00pm-3:00pm)

Thursday August 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

In our session, "Creating Equitable Practices Through UDL and AI", attendees will define, review and apply The Universal Design for Learning Guidelines through hands-on activities. Participants will be shown actionable strategies and resources (AI tools) for creating and implementing their own UDL lessons to support diverse learners in an inclusive educational setting.

Speakers

Dahlia Rinck

Teacher, Tierra del Sol Middle School

Thursday August 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Curriculum & Instruction, Technology

Company Tierra del Sol Middle School
Audience K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, General Education, Special Education, Immerison

1:00pm PDT

From Concern to Action: A Refresher on Navigating the SST Process with BeyondSST (1:00pm-3:00pm)

Thursday August 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

This session provides a practical refresher on the SST process, guiding educators through each step using the appropriate forms and tools in BeyondSST. Participants will review procedures, clarify roles, and explore how to align documentation with effective, student-centered support practices—all aimed at moving from initial concern to meaningful action. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification on the SST process and the use of related forms within BeyondSST.

Speakers

Carrie Suggett

MTSS TOSA, Lakeside Union School District

Thursday August 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Curriculum & Instruction

Company Lakeside Union School District
Audience K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Administrators, SST Coordinators, School Psychologists