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LUSD Professional Development Day 2025
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Thursday, August 14
 

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
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
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Janine Casale

Occupational Therapist, Lakeside Union School District
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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

9:00am PDT

Everyone Belongs (9:00am-11:00am)
Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
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
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Danielle Clark

Director of Special Education, Lakeside Union School District
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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

9:00am PDT

Rooted in Support: Addressing Eloping, Defiance, and Disruption (9:00am-11:00am)
Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
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
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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

9:00am PDT

Teaching with Trauma in Mind (9:00am-11:00am)
Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
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
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Grace Dearborn

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

10:00am PDT

Classroom Transformations (10:00am-11:00am)
Thursday August 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Come learn how to change your classroom into a fun and engaging learning environment. 
Speakers
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Nicole Curtis

Teacher, Lakeside Farms Elementary
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Jennifer Speedie

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

12:00pm PDT

TK Calendar and Alignment (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Session is designed for TK teachers. We would like to invite new and returning teachers to come together and go over the TK Calendar and make sure the we are in alignment for our year of academics. 
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Curtis

Nicole Curtis

Teacher, Lakeside Farms Elementary
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Jennifer Speedie

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

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
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
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Danielle Clark

Director of Special Education, Lakeside Union School District
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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

12:00pm PDT

Unlock UDL: Creating Inclusive Learning for All (12:00pm-2:00pm)
Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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
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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

12:00pm PDT

Conscious Classroom Management (12:00pm-3:00pm)
Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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
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Grace Dearborn

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