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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
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
JC

Janine Casale

Occupational Therapist, Lakeside Union School District
TT

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

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
PS

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

9:00am PDT

Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Supporting All Learners in Accessing Complex Texts (9:00am-11:00am)
Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
This session equips 5th–8th grade teachers with practical strategies to help all students—including multilingual learners—access and engage with grade-level complex texts. Participants will explore approaches such as fluency-building, text engineering, background knowledge activation, and the use of layered texts and text sets to support comprehension without compromising rigor.
Speakers
MP

Michelle Perkins

Educational Services Coordinator, Lakeside Union School District
Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
  Curriculum & Instruction

9:00am PDT

Reboot Achieve3000 (9:00am-11:00am)
Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
We will show teachers how to refresh their A3K implementation in grades 2+, simple steps for student success, and how to integrate and support social studies/science instruction using A3K.
Speakers
avatar for Kerry Strong

Kerry Strong

Teacher, Lindo Park Elementary
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Sharon Sullinger

Teacher, Lindo Park Elementary
Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
  Curriculum & Instruction

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
MG

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

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
DC

Danielle Clark

Director of Special Education, Lakeside Union School District
AG

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

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
GC

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

10:00am PDT

Stations for Success: A Hands-On Achieve3000 PD Experience: Middle School (10:00am-11:00am)
Thursday August 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Step into a hands-on learning lab designed to deepen your understanding of small group instruction using Achieve3000. In this interactive professional development session, educators will rotate through engaging stations that model differentiated instruction, collaborative literacy strategies, and data-informed decision-making. Experience Achieve3000 from the student perspective while exploring how to maximize its features to support reading comprehension, academic vocabulary, and equitable access to complex texts. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and tools to elevate your instruction and empower every learner.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Jacques

Stephanie Jacques

Ed Tech Instructional Coach, Lakeside Union School District
avatar for Beverly Jimenez

Beverly Jimenez

Educational Services Coordinator, Lakeside Union School District
Accessing Achieve 3000 Completed Lessons and Scores pdf
Thursday August 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
  Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy

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
avatar for Nicole Curtis

Nicole Curtis

Teacher, Lakeside Farms Elementary
JS

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

12:00pm PDT

Oracy in Immersion Classrooms: Expanding your Toolkit to Get Kids Talking (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Using resources from SDCOE MEGA department and Project GLAD, we will explore the benefits of increased oracy in a language immersion setting and build our personal teaching toolkit with strategies and resources specific to our classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Okerlund

Emily Okerlund

MTSS TOSA, Lakeside Union School District
Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
  Curriculum & Instruction

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
CS

Carrie Suggett

MTSS TOSA, Lakeside Union School District
Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
  Curriculum & Instruction, Classroom Management

12:00pm PDT

TK Calendar and Alignment (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
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
JS

Jennifer Speedie

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

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
DC

Danielle Clark

Director of Special Education, Lakeside Union School District
avatar for Janette Ridgels

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

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
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
MG

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

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

1:00pm PDT

Behavioral and Emotional Interventions and Application (1:00pm-3:00pm)
Thursday August 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
This presentation addresses critical aspects of implementing effective behavioral and social-emotional interventions in educational settings. Drawing from evidence-based practices, it explores systematic implementation strategies, techniques for promoting skill generalization across settings, specialized approaches for diverse populations, data-driven decision-making processes, and specific intervention resources. The content bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, providing school psychologists, counselors, and educators with actionable frameworks to support students' social-emotional development and behavioral needs. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of intervention selection, implementation, monitoring, and adaptation to meet the unique needs of all students.
Speakers
GC

Gabriela Carreathers

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Lakeside Union School District
avatar for Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

School Psychologist, Lakeside Union School District
Thursday August 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
  Curriculum & Instruction, Classroom Management

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
CS

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

2:00pm PDT

Stations for Success: A Hands-On Achieve3000 PD Experience: Elementary (2:00pm-3:00pm)
Thursday August 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
Step into a hands-on learning lab designed to deepen your understanding of small group instruction using Achieve3000. In this interactive professional development session, educators will rotate through engaging stations that model differentiated instruction, collaborative literacy strategies, and data-informed decision-making. Experience Achieve3000 from the student perspective while exploring how to maximize its features to support reading comprehension, academic vocabulary, and equitable access to complex texts. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and tools to elevate your instruction and empower every learner.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Jacques

Stephanie Jacques

Ed Tech Instructional Coach, Lakeside Union School District
avatar for Beverly Jimenez

Beverly Jimenez

Educational Services Coordinator, Lakeside Union School District
Thursday August 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040
  Curriculum & Instruction
 
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