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Monday, August 5
 

8:00am PDT

Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Lessons in the Shared Drive
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy
Navigating the realm of digital citizenship can be a complex task for students, as most conflicts among peers now involve some form of online interaction. By incorporating lessons on digital citizenship, educators can provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions while online and safeguard their personal information. This educational approach lays a strong groundwork for students to comprehend the importance of responsible online behavior and protection of their digital identity.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Perdisatt

Kathleen Perdisatt

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
KP has worked as a teacher in the Saugus Union School District for twenty years where she has spent the past seven years as ay Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) helping integrate technology into classrooms across the district. This year, she has transitioned to the role of 21st... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

8:00am PDT

Integrating Cultural Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Make and Take
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy
Come hear about best practices for incorporating District-adopted cultural celebrations and holidays into your classroom. You will not leave this workshop empty handed! We have grade-level make-and-take activities to incorporate into your Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Alexander

Amy Alexander

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
I'm Amy! I've been teaching for 24 years (even though I'm only 25!) I'm currently one of the 21st Century Learning TOSAs at the district office and I love learning new things that will help make teachers' lives easier! If I have any free time, I'm on the soccer field or at the pool...but... Read More →
avatar for Tjjohn Shannon

Tjjohn Shannon

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

8:00am PDT

Dual Language Immersion Training - Be Glad DLI Info Session
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy
Speakers
avatar for Carin Fractor

Carin Fractor

Director of Categorical & Special Programs, Saugus Union School District
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Dual Language Immersion

8:00am PDT

Integrating Writing Into All Content Areas for Kindergarten and First Grade
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Library West Creek Academy
This session is designed for teachers in Kindergarten and first grade. We will go over strategies for writing that can be integrated into all content areas. We will also review lessons that have been prepared for you to use throughout the school year.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Hand

Liz Hand

TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Liz has taught grades K-2 during her 31 years in the district. She is currently serving as one of our Early Literacy TOSAs. She and her partner Andi have helped move the district over to a structured literacy format, focusing on the best practices from the science of reading. Liz... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Library West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

8:00am PDT

OG Refresher (Red Words)
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy
Intended for teachers who are already trained on the science of reading and Orton-Gillingham strategies.  It will be a refresher on OG strategies to use with your students.
Speakers
avatar for Andi Sheridan

Andi Sheridan

Early Literacy TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Andi has taught grades K-3 for the past 27 years. She spent 6 years teaching for LAUSD and continues to enjoy her 20+ year tenure at SUSD. Andi has an M.A. in Education and is a lifelong, passionate reader. Andi is a Level 4 Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor with IMSE and she... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

8:00am PDT

Putting It All Together: Math At Your Grade Level for 3rd and 4th Grade, SDC
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy
Want to know how to make the most of your math time?  Join us for this grade level specific session where we help you put all of your critical math components together and provide planning time so you start the year ready to roll.  Prizes will be given that will support fluency development to add a layer of fun to any classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Casey Manalastas

Casey Manalastas

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Casey has been with the Saugus district for 19 years.  She has previously taught grades 3-6, Kindergarten and has a Masters in Educational Leadership.  Casey has been a district MATH TOSA for the past 4 years.
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

8:00am PDT

Putting It All Together: Math At Your Grade Level for Fifth and Sixth Grade, SDC
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy
Want to know how to make the most of your math time?  Join us for this grade level specific session, where we help you put all of your critical math components together and provide planning time so you start the year ready to roll.  Prizes will be given that will support fluency development to add a layer of fun to any math classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Carol McElroy

Carol McElroy

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Carol has been a teacher for 26 years and at the Saugus Union School District for 22 years.  She has taught grade second through sixth.  She has had the pleasure of working as a District Math Teacher on Special Assignment for the last 4 years.  She has a MA in Curiculum and Instruction... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

8:00am PDT

Promethean Training
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Promethean Software Training

8:00am PDT

Integrating PBIS and SEL for students throughout the day
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Child Development Building
This session will provide evidence based concrete and specific tools that can be utilized in the classroom to integrate PBIS and SEL throughout the day for students.
Speakers
avatar for Tonya Nowakowski

Tonya Nowakowski

Coordinator, Saugus Union School District
Monday August 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Student Support Services

10:00am PDT

GoGuardian: Setting a Schedule and Scenes
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy
Get the Year Started with your GoGuardian Classroom ready to go!  Set up your class, schedule, and scenes so you can start the year off with everything you need to monitor students online.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Perdisatt

Kathleen Perdisatt

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
KP has worked as a teacher in the Saugus Union School District for twenty years where she has spent the past seven years as ay Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) helping integrate technology into classrooms across the district. This year, she has transitioned to the role of 21st... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

10:00am PDT

Integrating Writing Into All Content Areas for Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy
An introduction to an approach of teaching writing that improves students’ writing, reading, thinking, and overall mathematical and scientific literacy. Participants will learn strategies that can be integrated into any curricular area such as science, math, social studies, or cultural celebrations.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Alexander

Amy Alexander

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
I'm Amy! I've been teaching for 24 years (even though I'm only 25!) I'm currently one of the 21st Century Learning TOSAs at the district office and I love learning new things that will help make teachers' lives easier! If I have any free time, I'm on the soccer field or at the pool...but... Read More →
avatar for Tjjohn Shannon

Tjjohn Shannon

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

10:00am PDT

Dual Language Immersion - Designing Grade Level DLI Units
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy
Speakers
avatar for Carin Fractor

Carin Fractor

Director of Categorical & Special Programs, Saugus Union School District
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Dual Language Immersion

10:00am PDT

Heggerty/RAN
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Library West Creek Academy
This session is for teachers in TK through Second grade who want to learn how to use the phonological awareness program, Heggerty, in their classroom. We will go over the routines and discuss easy ways to use assessment to progress monitor students. 
Speakers
avatar for Liz Hand

Liz Hand

TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Liz has taught grades K-2 during her 31 years in the district. She is currently serving as one of our Early Literacy TOSAs. She and her partner Andi have helped move the district over to a structured literacy format, focusing on the best practices from the science of reading. Liz... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Library West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

10:00am PDT

OG Refresher (Decodables and Dictation)
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy
Intended for teachers who are already trained on the science of reading and Orton-Gillingham strategies.  It will be a refresher on OG strategies to use with your students.
Speakers
avatar for Andi Sheridan

Andi Sheridan

Early Literacy TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Andi has taught grades K-3 for the past 27 years. She spent 6 years teaching for LAUSD and continues to enjoy her 20+ year tenure at SUSD. Andi has an M.A. in Education and is a lifelong, passionate reader. Andi is a Level 4 Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor with IMSE and she... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

10:00am PDT

Putting It All Together: Math At Your Grade Level for First and Second Grade, SDC
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy
Want to know how to make the most of your math time?  Join us for this grade level specific session, where we help you put all of your critical math components together and provide planning time so you start the year ready to roll.  Prizes will be given that will number sense development to add a layer of fun to any math classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Carol McElroy

Carol McElroy

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Carol has been a teacher for 26 years and at the Saugus Union School District for 22 years.  She has taught grade second through sixth.  She has had the pleasure of working as a District Math Teacher on Special Assignment for the last 4 years.  She has a MA in Curiculum and Instruction... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

10:00am PDT

Putting It All Together: Math At Your Grade Level for TK/K, SDC
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy
Want to know how to make the most of your math time?  Join us for this grade level specific session where we help you put all of your critical math components together and provide planning time so you start the year ready to roll.  Prizes will be given that will support number sense development to add a layer of fun to any classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Casey Manalastas

Casey Manalastas

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Casey has been with the Saugus district for 19 years.  She has previously taught grades 3-6, Kindergarten and has a Masters in Educational Leadership.  Casey has been a district MATH TOSA for the past 4 years.
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

10:00am PDT

Promethean Training
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Promethean Software Training

10:00am PDT

Restorative Practices in the Classroom
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Child Development Building
This session will provide information on the laws and research regarding restorative practices and provide sample practices and tools to use in supporting and correcting student behavior and challenges. This session will also include concrete ways to address verbal aggression with students in a restorative way. 

Speakers
avatar for Tonya Nowakowski

Tonya Nowakowski

Coordinator, Saugus Union School District
Monday August 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Student Support Services

1:00pm PDT

Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Lessons in the Shared Drive
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy
Navigating the realm of digital citizenship can be a complex task for students, as most conflicts among peers now involve some form of online interaction. By incorporating lessons on digital citizenship, educators can provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions while online and safeguard their personal information. This educational approach lays a strong groundwork for students to comprehend the importance of responsible online behavior and protection of their digital identity.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Perdisatt

Kathleen Perdisatt

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
KP has worked as a teacher in the Saugus Union School District for twenty years where she has spent the past seven years as ay Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) helping integrate technology into classrooms across the district. This year, she has transitioned to the role of 21st... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

1:00pm PDT

STEMScopes Essential Track
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy
What should science look like in your classroom?  How to use STEMScopes and the essential track to get the most out of science instruction all year.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Alexander

Amy Alexander

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
I'm Amy! I've been teaching for 24 years (even though I'm only 25!) I'm currently one of the 21st Century Learning TOSAs at the district office and I love learning new things that will help make teachers' lives easier! If I have any free time, I'm on the soccer field or at the pool...but... Read More →
avatar for Tjjohn Shannon

Tjjohn Shannon

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

1:00pm PDT

Dual Language Immersion - Designing Grade Level DLI Units
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy
Speakers
avatar for Carin Fractor

Carin Fractor

Director of Categorical & Special Programs, Saugus Union School District
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Dual Language Immersion

1:00pm PDT

Integrating Writing into All Content Areas for Second and Third Grade
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Library West Creek Academy
This session is designed for teachers in second and third grade. We will go over strategies for writing that can be integrated into all content areas. We will also review lessons that have been prepared for you to use throughout the school year. 
Speakers
avatar for Liz Hand

Liz Hand

TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Liz has taught grades K-2 during her 31 years in the district. She is currently serving as one of our Early Literacy TOSAs. She and her partner Andi have helped move the district over to a structured literacy format, focusing on the best practices from the science of reading. Liz... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Library West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

1:00pm PDT

Syllabication-How to Teach Kids to Break Down Multisyllabic Words
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
MPR West Creek Academy
Teach students to break down multi-syllabic words by systematically teaching the 4 syllable patterns and the 6 syllable types.  Syllable division impacts both reading and spelling proficiency. The course will cover a range of instructional strategies, from explicit teaching methods to engaging classroom activities, all aimed at helping students break down words into manageable parts.
Speakers
avatar for Andi Sheridan

Andi Sheridan

Early Literacy TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Andi has taught grades K-3 for the past 27 years. She spent 6 years teaching for LAUSD and continues to enjoy her 20+ year tenure at SUSD. Andi has an M.A. in Education and is a lifelong, passionate reader. Andi is a Level 4 Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor with IMSE and she... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
MPR West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

1:00pm PDT

Number Talks for Second through Sixth Grades
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy
Number Talks are a great way to develop number sense and promote fluency in your students.This training is good for anyone who uses Number Talks on a regular basis, or is brand new to the idea. You will learn about this Best Practice, how to implement them, where the resources are, and practice refining your skills as facilitator.
Speakers
avatar for Carol McElroy

Carol McElroy

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Carol has been a teacher for 26 years and at the Saugus Union School District for 22 years.  She has taught grade second through sixth.  She has had the pleasure of working as a District Math Teacher on Special Assignment for the last 4 years.  She has a MA in Curiculum and Instruction... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

1:00pm PDT

Performance Tasks and Writing Second through Sixth Grade, RSP, SDC
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy

Join us for an opportunity to learn about simple strategies that develop reasoning using the district provided resources. Ideas on ways to implement performance tasks and writing in fun and meaningful ways that support all students will be provided.    


Speakers
avatar for Casey Manalastas

Casey Manalastas

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Casey has been with the Saugus district for 19 years.  She has previously taught grades 3-6, Kindergarten and has a Masters in Educational Leadership.  Casey has been a district MATH TOSA for the past 4 years.
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

1:00pm PDT

Promethean Training
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Promethean Software Training

1:00pm PDT

Best Classroom Practices to Support The Whole Child
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Child Development Building
This session will provide evidence based practices to enhance student engagement, behavior and social emotional learning skills to accelerate learning and academic performance.
Speakers
avatar for Tonya Nowakowski

Tonya Nowakowski

Coordinator, Saugus Union School District
Monday August 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Student Support Services
 
Tuesday, August 6
 

8:00am PDT

Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Lessons in the Shared Drive
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy
Navigating the realm of digital citizenship can be a complex task for students, as most conflicts among peers now involve some form of online interaction. By incorporating lessons on digital citizenship, educators can provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions while online and safeguard their personal information. This educational approach lays a strong groundwork for students to comprehend the importance of responsible online behavior and protection of their digital identity.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Perdisatt

Kathleen Perdisatt

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
KP has worked as a teacher in the Saugus Union School District for twenty years where she has spent the past seven years as ay Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) helping integrate technology into classrooms across the district. This year, she has transitioned to the role of 21st... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

8:00am PDT

STEMScopes Essential Track
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy
What should science look like in your classroom?  How to use STEMScopes and the essential track to get the most out of science instruction all year.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Alexander

Amy Alexander

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
I'm Amy! I've been teaching for 24 years (even though I'm only 25!) I'm currently one of the 21st Century Learning TOSAs at the district office and I love learning new things that will help make teachers' lives easier! If I have any free time, I'm on the soccer field or at the pool...but... Read More →
avatar for Tjjohn Shannon

Tjjohn Shannon

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

8:00am PDT

Integrating Writing Into All Content Areas for Kindergarten and First Grade
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Library West Creek Academy
This session is designed for teachers in Kindergarten and first grade. We will go over strategies for writing that can be integrated into all content areas. We will also review lessons that have been prepared for you to use throughout the school year.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Hand

Liz Hand

TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Liz has taught grades K-2 during her 31 years in the district. She is currently serving as one of our Early Literacy TOSAs. She and her partner Andi have helped move the district over to a structured literacy format, focusing on the best practices from the science of reading. Liz... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Library West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

8:00am PDT

OG Refresher (Red Words)
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy
Intended for teachers who are already trained on the science of reading and Orton-Gillingham strategies.  It will be a refresher on OG strategies to use with your students.
Speakers
avatar for Andi Sheridan

Andi Sheridan

Early Literacy TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Andi has taught grades K-3 for the past 27 years. She spent 6 years teaching for LAUSD and continues to enjoy her 20+ year tenure at SUSD. Andi has an M.A. in Education and is a lifelong, passionate reader. Andi is a Level 4 Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor with IMSE and she... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

8:00am PDT

Math Routines for Kindergarten through Sixth Grade
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy
Adding a number sense routine to your day builds fluency, flexibiltiy and perserverence in your students as well as developing their mathematical language and sense of community.  In this session you will learn several math routines (including Choral Counting, Number Reading, and Would You Rather?) you can implement immediately in your classroom to get the year started right. 
Speakers
avatar for Carol McElroy

Carol McElroy

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Carol has been a teacher for 26 years and at the Saugus Union School District for 22 years.  She has taught grade second through sixth.  She has had the pleasure of working as a District Math Teacher on Special Assignment for the last 4 years.  She has a MA in Curiculum and Instruction... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

8:00am PDT

Number Talks for Second through Sixth Grade, RSP, SDC
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy
Number Talks are a great way to develop number sense and promote fluency in your students.This training is good for anyone who uses Number Talks on a regular basis, or is brand new to the idea. You will learn about this Best Practice, how to implement them, where the resources are, and practice refining your skills as facilitator.
Speakers
avatar for Casey Manalastas

Casey Manalastas

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Casey has been with the Saugus district for 19 years.  She has previously taught grades 3-6, Kindergarten and has a Masters in Educational Leadership.  Casey has been a district MATH TOSA for the past 4 years.
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

8:00am PDT

Promethean Training
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Promethean Software Training

8:00am PDT

Restorative Practices in the Classroom
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Child Development Building
This session will provide information on the laws and research regarding restorative practices and provide sample practices and tools to use in supporting and correcting student behavior and challenges. This session will also include concrete ways to address verbal aggression with students in a restorative way. 

Speakers
avatar for Tonya Nowakowski

Tonya Nowakowski

Coordinator, Saugus Union School District
Tuesday August 6, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Student Support Services

10:00am PDT

Integrating Cultural Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Make and Take
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy
Come hear about best practices for incorporating District-adopted cultural celebrations and holidays into your classroom. You will not leave this workshop empty handed! We have grade-level make-and-take activities to incorporate into your Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Perdisatt

Kathleen Perdisatt

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
KP has worked as a teacher in the Saugus Union School District for twenty years where she has spent the past seven years as ay Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) helping integrate technology into classrooms across the district. This year, she has transitioned to the role of 21st... Read More →
avatar for Amy Alexander

Amy Alexander

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
I'm Amy! I've been teaching for 24 years (even though I'm only 25!) I'm currently one of the 21st Century Learning TOSAs at the district office and I love learning new things that will help make teachers' lives easier! If I have any free time, I'm on the soccer field or at the pool...but... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

10:00am PDT

Integrating Writing Into All Content Areas for Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy
An introduction to an approach of teaching writing that improves students’ writing, reading, thinking, and overall mathematical and scientific literacy. Participants will learn strategies that can be integrated into any curricular area such as science, math, social studies, or cultural celebrations.
Speakers
avatar for Tjjohn Shannon

Tjjohn Shannon

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

10:00am PDT

Heggerty/RAN
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Library West Creek Academy
This session is for teachers new to TK through Second grade who want to learn how to use the phonological awareness program, Heggerty, in their classroom. We will go over the routines and discuss easy ways to use assessment to progress monitor students. We will also go over how to give the RAN assessment, which is a mandated assessment in Kindergarten, but can also be used in grades 1-2.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Hand

Liz Hand

TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Liz has taught grades K-2 during her 31 years in the district. She is currently serving as one of our Early Literacy TOSAs. She and her partner Andi have helped move the district over to a structured literacy format, focusing on the best practices from the science of reading. Liz... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Library West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

10:00am PDT

OG Refresher (Decodables and Dictation)
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy
Intended for teachers who are already trained on the science of reading and Orton-Gillingham strategies.  It will be a refresher on OG strategies to use with your students.
Speakers
avatar for Andi Sheridan

Andi Sheridan

Early Literacy TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Andi has taught grades K-3 for the past 27 years. She spent 6 years teaching for LAUSD and continues to enjoy her 20+ year tenure at SUSD. Andi has an M.A. in Education and is a lifelong, passionate reader. Andi is a Level 4 Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor with IMSE and she... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

10:00am PDT

Implicit Bias
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Child Development Building
We all have unconscious or implicit bias.  This session will allow you to explore what implicit bias is and will allow you to take a look at your own levels of possible bias or even having a lack of bias in certain areas.  Eliminating your inner bias is not easy, but you can reduce it with awareness and being open to  taking in your results.  This is designed as a safe place for us to learn and explore together as we navigate uncomfortable concepts both in and out of the classroom and feedback from attendees was VERY positive!  Come check it out!  Together We Achieve More!
Speakers
avatar for Edwin Clement

Edwin Clement

Assistant Superintendent, Saugus Union School District
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Equity

10:00am PDT

Next Gen Math: All grade levels, RSP, SDC
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy
Join us  to learn the basics of how to make assignments & assessments with a click of a button   If you just need a refresher or want to learn more about new features you haven’t explored this is for you. This tool is a wonderful resource, specifically for PLC’s and Tier 2 intervention.
Speakers
avatar for Carol McElroy

Carol McElroy

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Carol has been a teacher for 26 years and at the Saugus Union School District for 22 years.  She has taught grade second through sixth.  She has had the pleasure of working as a District Math Teacher on Special Assignment for the last 4 years.  She has a MA in Curiculum and Instruction... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

10:00am PDT

Performance Tasks and Writing Second through Sixth Grade, RSP, SDC
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy
Join us for an opportunity to learn about simple strategies that develop reasoning using the district provided resources. Ideas on ways to implement performance tasks and writing in fun and meaningful ways that support all students will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Casey Manalastas

Casey Manalastas

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Casey has been with the Saugus district for 19 years.  She has previously taught grades 3-6, Kindergarten and has a Masters in Educational Leadership.  Casey has been a district MATH TOSA for the past 4 years.
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

10:00am PDT

Promethean Training
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Promethean Software Training

10:00am PDT

Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Child Development Building
This session will provide research, neuroscience and strategies to create a trauma informed classroom to help students regulate emotions and enhance learning.
Speakers
avatar for Tonya Nowakowski

Tonya Nowakowski

Coordinator, Saugus Union School District
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Student Support Services

1:00pm PDT

Integrating Writing into All Content Areas for Second and Third Grade
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Library West Creek Academy
This session is designed for teachers in second and third grade. We will go over strategies for writing that can be integrated into all content areas. We will also review lessons that have been prepared for you to use throughout the school year. 
Speakers
avatar for Liz Hand

Liz Hand

TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Liz has taught grades K-2 during her 31 years in the district. She is currently serving as one of our Early Literacy TOSAs. She and her partner Andi have helped move the district over to a structured literacy format, focusing on the best practices from the science of reading. Liz... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Library West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

1:00pm PDT

Syllabication-How to Teach Kids to Break Down Multisyllabic Words
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
MPR West Creek Academy
Teach students to break down multi-syllabic words by systematically teaching the 4 syllable patterns and the 6 syllable types.  Syllable division impacts both reading and spelling proficiency. The course will cover a range of instructional strategies, from explicit teaching methods to engaging classroom activities, all aimed at helping students break down words into manageable parts.
Speakers
avatar for Andi Sheridan

Andi Sheridan

Early Literacy TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Andi has taught grades K-3 for the past 27 years. She spent 6 years teaching for LAUSD and continues to enjoy her 20+ year tenure at SUSD. Andi has an M.A. in Education and is a lifelong, passionate reader. Andi is a Level 4 Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor with IMSE and she... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
MPR West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

1:00pm PDT

Implicit Bias
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Child Development Building
We all have unconscious or implicit bias.  This session will allow you to explore what implicit bias is and will allow you to take a look at your own levels of possible bias or even having a lack of bias in certain areas.  Eliminating your inner bias is not easy, but you can reduce it with awareness and being open to  taking in your results.  This is designed as a safe place for us to learn and explore together as we navigate uncomfortable concepts both in and out of the classroom and feedback from attendees was VERY positive!  Come check it out!  Together We Achieve More!
Speakers
avatar for Edwin Clement

Edwin Clement

Assistant Superintendent, Saugus Union School District
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Equity

1:00pm PDT

Number Talks for Kindergarten through Second Grade (Structuring Numbers), RSP, SDC
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy
Join us as we explore how to systematically instruct addition and subtraction facts using ten frames and rekenreks.  Explore how to use these tools whole class or in small groups.  Time will be given to discuss how to incorporate this routine into your daily math lesson.  Prizes will be shared that will support this work.
Speakers
avatar for Casey Manalastas

Casey Manalastas

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Casey has been with the Saugus district for 19 years.  She has previously taught grades 3-6, Kindergarten and has a Masters in Educational Leadership.  Casey has been a district MATH TOSA for the past 4 years.
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

1:00pm PDT

Promethean Training
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Promethean Software Training
 
Wednesday, August 7
 

8:00am PDT

Integrating Cultural Celebrations: Hispanic Heritage Make and Take
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy
Come hear about best practices for incorporating District-adopted cultural celebrations and holidays into your classroom. You will not leave this workshop empty handed! We have grade-level make-and-take activities to incorporate into your Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Perdisatt

Kathleen Perdisatt

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
KP has worked as a teacher in the Saugus Union School District for twenty years where she has spent the past seven years as ay Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) helping integrate technology into classrooms across the district. This year, she has transitioned to the role of 21st... Read More →
avatar for Amy Alexander

Amy Alexander

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
I'm Amy! I've been teaching for 24 years (even though I'm only 25!) I'm currently one of the 21st Century Learning TOSAs at the district office and I love learning new things that will help make teachers' lives easier! If I have any free time, I'm on the soccer field or at the pool...but... Read More →
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

8:00am PDT

Integrating Writing Into All Content Areas for Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy
An introduction to an approach of teaching writing that improves students’ writing, reading, thinking, and overall mathematical and scientific literacy. Participants will learn strategies that can be integrated into any curricular area such as science, math, social studies, or cultural celebrations.
Speakers
avatar for Tjjohn Shannon

Tjjohn Shannon

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

8:00am PDT

Fluency for Kindergarten through Second Grade
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy
Fluency, the ability to read a text quickly, accurately, and with proper expression, has been described as the ‘most neglected’ reading skill. Join us to build a bridge between foundational skills and reading comprehension by learning strategies to increase fluency.
Speakers
avatar for Andi Sheridan

Andi Sheridan

Early Literacy TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Andi has taught grades K-3 for the past 27 years. She spent 6 years teaching for LAUSD and continues to enjoy her 20+ year tenure at SUSD. Andi has an M.A. in Education and is a lifelong, passionate reader. Andi is a Level 4 Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor with IMSE and she... Read More →
avatar for Liz Hand

Liz Hand

TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Liz has taught grades K-2 during her 31 years in the district. She is currently serving as one of our Early Literacy TOSAs. She and her partner Andi have helped move the district over to a structured literacy format, focusing on the best practices from the science of reading. Liz... Read More →
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
MPR West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

8:00am PDT

Implicit Bias
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Child Development Building
We all have unconscious or implicit bias.  This session will allow you to explore what implicit bias is and will allow you to take a look at your own levels of possible bias or even having a lack of bias in certain areas.  Eliminating your inner bias is not easy, but you can reduce it with awareness and being open to  taking in your results.  This is designed as a safe place for us to learn and explore together as we navigate uncomfortable concepts both in and out of the classroom and feedback from attendees was VERY positive!  Come check it out!  Together We Achieve More!
Speakers
avatar for Edwin Clement

Edwin Clement

Assistant Superintendent, Saugus Union School District
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Equity

8:00am PDT

Next Gen Math: All grade levels, RSP, SDC
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy
Join us  to learn the basics of how to make assignments & assessments with a click of a button   If you just need a refresher or want to learn more about new features you haven’t explored this is for you. This tool is a wonderful resource, specifically for PLC’s and Tier 2 intervention.
Speakers
avatar for Casey Manalastas

Casey Manalastas

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Casey has been with the Saugus district for 19 years.  She has previously taught grades 3-6, Kindergarten and has a Masters in Educational Leadership.  Casey has been a district MATH TOSA for the past 4 years.
avatar for Carol McElroy

Carol McElroy

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Carol has been a teacher for 26 years and at the Saugus Union School District for 22 years.  She has taught grade second through sixth.  She has had the pleasure of working as a District Math Teacher on Special Assignment for the last 4 years.  She has a MA in Curiculum and Instruction... Read More →
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

8:00am PDT

Promethean Training
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Promethean Software Training

8:00am PDT

Best Classroom Practices to Support The Whole Child
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy
This session will provide evidence based practices to enhance student engagement, behavior and social emotional learning skills to accelerate learning and academic performance.
Speakers
avatar for Tonya Nowakowski

Tonya Nowakowski

Coordinator, Saugus Union School District
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 9:45am PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Student Support Services

8:00am PDT

New Teacher Orientation
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Library West Creek Academy
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Library West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA

8:00am PDT

Hold for New Teacher Orientation
Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy
Tentative Schedule:
AGENDA: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Time
Topic
8:00-9:00 am
Saugus Teachers Association Breakfast 
&
Induction/PAR Mentor Teacher Meet and Greet 
9:00 - 10:00 am
Educational Services, Robin DesChamps 
Pacing Guides, iReady, and Assessments 
Break 10 - 10:15 am
10:15 - 11:15
Mathematics Instruction
Carol McElroy & Casey Manalastas, Ed Services TOSAs

11:15 - 12:15
Reading & Language Arts Instruction
Andi Sheridan, Ed Services TOSAs  (TK Breakout)
Liz Hand, Ed Services TOSA (K-5 Breakout, Wonders)
Shannon King, 6th Grade Teacher (6th Grade Study Sync Curriculum Breakout)- ???
Lunch 12:15 - 1:15
1:15 - 2:15
Social Studies and Science Instruction
Amy Alexander, TJ Shannon & Kathleen Perdisatt, Ed Services TOSAs
2:15-3:00
Go to site/classroom?


Wednesday August 7, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Drumming Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  New Teacher Orientation

10:00am PDT

GoGuardian: Setting a Schedule and Scenes
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy
Get the Year Started with your GoGuardian Classroom ready to go!  Set up your class, schedule, and scenes so you can start the year off with everything you need to monitor students online.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Perdisatt

Kathleen Perdisatt

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
KP has worked as a teacher in the Saugus Union School District for twenty years where she has spent the past seven years as ay Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) helping integrate technology into classrooms across the district. This year, she has transitioned to the role of 21st... Read More →
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Flex Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

10:00am PDT

STEMScopes Essential Track
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy
What should science look like in your classroom?  How to use STEMScopes and the essential track to get the most out of science instruction all year.
Speakers
avatar for Tjjohn Shannon

Tjjohn Shannon

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
avatar for Amy Alexander

Amy Alexander

21st Century Learning TOSA, Saugus Union School District
I'm Amy! I've been teaching for 24 years (even though I'm only 25!) I'm currently one of the 21st Century Learning TOSAs at the district office and I love learning new things that will help make teachers' lives easier! If I have any free time, I'm on the soccer field or at the pool...but... Read More →
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Science Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  21st Century Learning

10:00am PDT

Implicit Bias
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Child Development Building
We all have unconscious or implicit bias.  This session will allow you to explore what implicit bias is and will allow you to take a look at your own levels of possible bias or even having a lack of bias in certain areas.  Eliminating your inner bias is not easy, but you can reduce it with awareness and being open to  taking in your results.  This is designed as a safe place for us to learn and explore together as we navigate uncomfortable concepts both in and out of the classroom and feedback from attendees was VERY positive!  Come check it out!  Together We Achieve More!
Speakers
avatar for Edwin Clement

Edwin Clement

Assistant Superintendent, Saugus Union School District
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Equity

10:00am PDT

Promethean Training
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Promethean Software Training

10:00am PDT

Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy
This session will provide research, neuroscience and strategies to create a trauma informed classroom to help students regulate emotions and enhance learning.
Speakers
avatar for Tonya Nowakowski

Tonya Nowakowski

Coordinator, Saugus Union School District
Wednesday August 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Student Support Services

1:00pm PDT

Using Wonders Assessments in First through Third Grades
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
MPR West Creek Academy
This session is designed for teachers in grades first, second, and third grade to learn more about the different assessments offered in Wonders and how to use the data from those assessments to drive your instruction. Please bring a laptop to this session, so that you can practice viewing the data dashboard and learn how to assign games and assessments to your class.  
Speakers
avatar for Andi Sheridan

Andi Sheridan

Early Literacy TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Andi has taught grades K-3 for the past 27 years. She spent 6 years teaching for LAUSD and continues to enjoy her 20+ year tenure at SUSD. Andi has an M.A. in Education and is a lifelong, passionate reader. Andi is a Level 4 Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor with IMSE and she... Read More →
avatar for Liz Hand

Liz Hand

TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Liz has taught grades K-2 during her 31 years in the district. She is currently serving as one of our Early Literacy TOSAs. She and her partner Andi have helped move the district over to a structured literacy format, focusing on the best practices from the science of reading. Liz... Read More →
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
MPR West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  English/Language Arts

1:00pm PDT

Implicit Bias
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Child Development Building
We all have unconscious or implicit bias.  This session will allow you to explore what implicit bias is and will allow you to take a look at your own levels of possible bias or even having a lack of bias in certain areas.  Eliminating your inner bias is not easy, but you can reduce it with awareness and being open to  taking in your results.  This is designed as a safe place for us to learn and explore together as we navigate uncomfortable concepts both in and out of the classroom and feedback from attendees was VERY positive!  Come check it out!  Together We Achieve More!
Speakers
avatar for Edwin Clement

Edwin Clement

Assistant Superintendent, Saugus Union School District
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Child Development Building West Creek Academy
  Equity

1:00pm PDT

Factactics: Supporting Multiplication Fluency for Third through Sixth Grades, RSP, SDC
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy
Want to discover a seamless way to integrate multiplication fact practice into your daily math instruction?  With 5 minutes a day for 20 weeks students will develop an understanding of the properties of multiplication to develop a deep understanding of mathematics that goes beyond rote memorization of math facts.  All participants will get a copy of The Fact tactics Fluency Program  book that requires minimal teacher prep. 
Speakers
avatar for Carol McElroy

Carol McElroy

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Carol has been a teacher for 26 years and at the Saugus Union School District for 22 years.  She has taught grade second through sixth.  She has had the pleasure of working as a District Math Teacher on Special Assignment for the last 4 years.  She has a MA in Curiculum and Instruction... Read More →
avatar for Casey Manalastas

Casey Manalastas

Math TOSA, Saugus Union School District
Casey has been with the Saugus district for 19 years.  She has previously taught grades 3-6, Kindergarten and has a Masters in Educational Leadership.  Casey has been a district MATH TOSA for the past 4 years.
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Music Lab West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Mathematics

1:00pm PDT

Promethean Training
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 218 Vacant 2nd Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Promethean Software Training

1:00pm PDT

Integrating PBIS and SEL for students throughout the day
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy
This session will provide evidence based concrete and specific tools that can be utilized in the classroom to integrate PBIS and SEL throughout the day for students.
Speakers
avatar for Tonya Nowakowski

Tonya Nowakowski

Coordinator, Saugus Union School District
Wednesday August 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Rm 214 Vacant 6th Grade West Creek Academy 28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
  Student Support Services
 
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