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FSUSD Spark 2025
Thursday, August 7
 

8:30am PDT

Informational Writing with Area 3 Writing Project (Grades 3-5) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Board Room
Join Area 3 Writing Project teacher leaders Stephanie Moore-Tealdi and Kate Bowen as they explore informational writing in upper elementary. Using the Cooperative Strip Paragraph to lead to Independent Paragraph Writing.  Participants will also explore the Word of the Week - WOW! - a weekly assignment used to assess content knowledge while also incorporating ELA and visual arts.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Bowen

Kate Bowen

Area 3 Writing Project
Kate is a retired elementary teacher with over 35 years of classroom experience in the upper grades.  Kate enjoys developing both in-person and virtual workshops for elementary teachers throughout California and also designs integrated curriculum for TK-6th grade classrooms.  A... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Moore-Tealdi

Stephanie Moore-Tealdi

Area 3 Writing Project
Stephanie is an elementary teacher with 18 years of experience teaching grades 1–4. Stephanie is passionate about designing engaging lessons and cross-curricular units that integrate ELA, mathematics, social studies, and the arts. Stephanie is a lifelong learner who enjoys exploring... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Board Room 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

8:30am PDT

Spark Engagement with See, Think, Wonder (Grades K-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor)
Demo lesson where participants practice observation and hypothesis skills while looking at images, visuals or graphs. Participants also practice academic conversation skills to discuss their observations and hypothesis. 
Speakers
avatar for Luisa Latini

Luisa Latini

English Department Chair & CSEL, B Gale Wilson Middle School
Hello, my name is Luisa Latini and I am a proud B. Gale Wilson Wildcat!I have been teaching in FSUSD for seven years and have taught middle school History, English Language Arts, Academic Language Development and Art. I am currently the English Department Chair, CSEL, the National... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

8:30am PDT

Mastering Classroom Behaviors with the Intervention Toolbox (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor)
Respond to classroom disruptions with confidence using a toolbox of effective behavior interventions. In this interactive session, explore strategies to foster positive student behavior, minimize distractions, and build strong relationships. Walk away with practical techniques you can implement immediately to create a structured and supportive learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Connie Huntington

Connie Huntington

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
I'm a former classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District who now serves as a Coordinator of Educational Services, supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across schools. I work alongside site and district leaders to strengthen... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

8:30am PDT

Teaching Phonics with UFLI Foundations (Grades K-2) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations program is an effective way for students to develop literacy skills using a multi-sensory approach. It is research and evidence based and follows an explicit phonics sequence that builds a foundation for reading success.


Speakers
avatar for Laura Masterpaul

Laura Masterpaul

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
I taught first grade for 7 years at two Title I schools in FSUSD. For the past three years I have been a District Literacy Specialist serving many schools. 
avatar for Michelle Riley

Michelle Riley

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
avatar for Melody Williams

Melody Williams

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
My name is Melody Williams and I am currently a Literacy Specialist at Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning. I have been a teacher in FSUSD for the past 12 years.  Prior to becoming a Literacy Specialist I worked at KI Jones Elementary School. While at KI Jones I taught 6th grade... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

8:30am PDT

Hyperslides: Perfect Lesson Packages (Grades K-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:45am PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor)
Hyperslides are digital documents where all parts of a learning cycle can be pulled into one interactive hub. Teachers will learn several formats for building hyperslides and how to incorporate UDL strategies allowing students multiple ways to engage and learn content.
Speakers
avatar for Meghan Johann

Meghan Johann

Teacher, Nelda Mundy
Meghan Is in her 21st year as an educator in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and her experience spans 5 different grade levels. As a Google Certified Educator, she believes in the importance of incorporating good pedagogy in the classroom while using technology tools to encourage... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:45am PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

8:30am PDT

Quaver Music Design Lab (at Laurel Creek Elementary) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:45am PDT
Laurel Creek Elementary School
First, we explore the basic outline of Quaver Music curriculum and the basics of customizing lessons. Next, we delve into the new features that will be introduced at the summer's Quaver Con. Finally, we work together to create lessons for the beginning of the school year.
Speakers
avatar for Cyndi Chancellor

Cyndi Chancellor

Music Teacher, Laurel Creek Elementary School
I am currently an elementary music and band teacher at Laurel Creek Elementary School. I graduated from the University of the Pacific and earned a Master's Degree from CSU, Stanislaus. I started teaching in 1988 in Stanislaus County, and then transferred to F-SUSD in 2000. I have... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 10:45am PDT
Laurel Creek Elementary School 2900 Gulf Drive, Fairfield, CA
  Design Lab

8:30am PDT

FSUSD Physical Education Summit (at Green Valley Middle School) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Green Valley Middle School
*PE Teachers must register on GoSignMeUp for this one-day event. 
Speakers
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Daniel Pitayo-Cuevas

Physical Education Teacher, Green Valley Middle School
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Green Valley Middle School 1350 Gold Hill Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534
  Interactive Workshop

9:45am PDT

Everyday Math in Action (Grades K-5) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
Speakers
avatar for Victoria Rodgers

Victoria Rodgers

Teacher, KI Jones
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

9:45am PDT

Facilitating Small Group Presentations in Secondary (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor)
Participants will have an opportunity to participate in two forms of presentations- small group and partner based presentations. This demonstrates alternatives to whole-class presentations while still meeting speaking and listening standards.
Speakers
avatar for Luisa Latini

Luisa Latini

English Department Chair & CSEL, B Gale Wilson Middle School
Hello, my name is Luisa Latini and I am a proud B. Gale Wilson Wildcat!I have been teaching in FSUSD for seven years and have taught middle school History, English Language Arts, Academic Language Development and Art. I am currently the English Department Chair, CSEL, the National... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

9:45am PDT

Using Picture Books as Mentor Texts with Area 3 Writing Project (Grades 3-5) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Board Room
Explore picture books as mentor texts with Area 3 Writing Project teacher leaders Stephanie Moore-Tealdi and Kate Bowen. Discover how to use books as mentor texts to teach poetry, genre, text structure, perspective, character traits, and plot elements. Curated book list to inspire writing will be shared with participants.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Bowen

Kate Bowen

Area 3 Writing Project
Kate is a retired elementary teacher with over 35 years of classroom experience in the upper grades.  Kate enjoys developing both in-person and virtual workshops for elementary teachers throughout California and also designs integrated curriculum for TK-6th grade classrooms.  A... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Moore-Tealdi

Stephanie Moore-Tealdi

Area 3 Writing Project
Stephanie is an elementary teacher with 18 years of experience teaching grades 1–4. Stephanie is passionate about designing engaging lessons and cross-curricular units that integrate ELA, mathematics, social studies, and the arts. Stephanie is a lifelong learner who enjoys exploring... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Board Room 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

9:45am PDT

One Kid, Big Behaviors (Grades TK-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor)
Verbal de-escalation and crisis prevention strategies will be presented, with a focus on managing intensive behavioral challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and practice these strategies, gaining insights that can be tailored to their individual needs.
Speakers
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Curtis Clough

Behavior Analyst, H. Glenn Richardson
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

9:45am PDT

STEAMing Your Way to Friday (Grades K-2) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 102 (First Floor)
Learn how to use our current curriculums for STEAM inspired lessons for your littles! From hands-on centers to technology, you will learn new ways to make "Fun Friday" To "STEAM Fridays"!
Speakers
avatar for Laura Obando

Laura Obando

2nd Grade Teacher, Cordelia Hills Elementary
Second grade teacher
Thursday August 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 102 (First Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

11:00am PDT

Arts Integration in English Language Arts with Area 3 Writing Project (Grades 3-5) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Board Room
Curious about integrating arts instruction and history social science into your elementary classroom? Join Area 3 Writing Project teacher leaders Stephanie Moore-Tealdi and Kate Bowen as they engage in an integrated lesson centered around the question, “How can we use script writing to strengthen our understanding of plot and bring the story of Separate is Never Equal to life, while making choices that effectively communicate the emotions and perspectives of the characters?”
Speakers
avatar for Kate Bowen

Kate Bowen

Area 3 Writing Project
Kate is a retired elementary teacher with over 35 years of classroom experience in the upper grades.  Kate enjoys developing both in-person and virtual workshops for elementary teachers throughout California and also designs integrated curriculum for TK-6th grade classrooms.  A... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Moore-Tealdi

Stephanie Moore-Tealdi

Area 3 Writing Project
Stephanie is an elementary teacher with 18 years of experience teaching grades 1–4. Stephanie is passionate about designing engaging lessons and cross-curricular units that integrate ELA, mathematics, social studies, and the arts. Stephanie is a lifelong learner who enjoys exploring... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Board Room 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

11:00am PDT

Building Fluency in Math with Math Protocols (Grades K-8) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor)
Participants will participate in demo lessons for several math protocols that can be utilized alongside our district curriculum to enhance academic discourse and fluency in the math classroom. These are high engagement activities for all students that can be used in the classroom immediately without prep work from teachers.
Speakers
avatar for Meghan Johann

Meghan Johann

Teacher, Nelda Mundy
Meghan Is in her 21st year as an educator in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and her experience spans 5 different grade levels. As a Google Certified Educator, she believes in the importance of incorporating good pedagogy in the classroom while using technology tools to encourage... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

11:00am PDT

Monday BMA!: Demo Lesson for Benchmark Advance (Grades K-2) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
Wondering how to start your Monday off strong using Benchmark Advance? Come on over to see a demo lesson using the phonics, vocabulary, and reading components of BMA! 
Speakers
avatar for Alanna Kazimer

Alanna Kazimer

Teacher, Nelda Mundy
My name is Alanna Kazimer, or Mrs. Kaz, as my 2nd graders call me! I am a proud product of FSUSD and graduate of UC Davis. I currently hold my Masters in Education, with an emphasis on English Learner Development, and pride myself of ensuring equitable access in the classroom. I love... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

11:00am PDT

Empowering Students Through Culturally Responsive Strategies (Grades TK-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor)
FSUSD students are part of one of the most diverse school districts in the nation.  Their culture is essential to who they are as people.  This session will share some great engaging strategies to honor our students, their families, and their communities.
Speakers
avatar for Shari Patterson

Shari Patterson

Social Science Teacher, Fairfield High School
avatar for Pam Wiilliamson

Pam Wiilliamson

Teacher, F-SUTA Union President, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

11:00am PDT

Getting Started with Academic Discourse (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor)
Step Into the Rehearsal Room: Why Academic Discourse Matters

Imagine a stage performance—polished, precise, powerful.
But behind that final scene is a rehearsal room—where ideas are tested, voices are warmed up, and mistakes are not only expected… they’re essential.
In the classroom, academic discourse is that rehearsal room.
It’s where students practice thinking out loud, build on each other’s ideas, and grow their understanding through talk.
But just like a good rehearsal needs structure, so does student discussion.
In this session, we’ll explore how to establish clear routines and procedures that set the stage for productive, respectful, and authentic student talk—from day one.
Let’s get your classroom ready for the kind of thinking that can only happen when students have a chance to rehearse their ideas out loud.
Join us—and help your students build the confidence and skill they need to take center stage.

Speakers
avatar for Christina Geyer

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Christina Geyer is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over a decade of service in diverse California school districts. She currently serves as a Consulting Teacher for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, where she mentors and coaches early-career educators... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

11:00am PDT

You Betcha They Can Write! (Grades 1-2) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 102 (First Floor)
This session will show how you can get your students to write from start to finish with goals in mind. Learn how to get your students hooked on writing with step by step instruction across all genres and content.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Obando

Laura Obando

2nd Grade Teacher, Cordelia Hills Elementary
Second grade teacher
Thursday August 7, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 102 (First Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

1:00pm PDT

AI-Mazing Lesson Planning: Save Time, Spark Creativity! (Grades TK-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor)
Discover how to leverage free AI tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool, and others to transform district-approved curriculum into more engaging, accessible, and time-saving lessons tailored to your students' needs. In this session, we will explore how to use AI programs in tandem to modify and enhance a district-approved lesson or unit, making it more effective for diverse learners.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Hays

Michelle Hays

History and Art Teacher, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
I’m an educator with a passion for making learning more accessible and engaging for all students. With a Master of Education in Innovative Learning, I’ve focused on how emerging technologies—especially AI—can support teachers in transforming lessons to better meet student... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Engagement with Benchmark Advance: Inspiration Lab! (Grades K-5) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
Learn how extend and expand student learning by creating engaging and exciting standards-based, cross-curicular themed learning days utilizing the BMA curriculum! Come curious, leave inspired! 
Speakers
avatar for Alanna Kazimer

Alanna Kazimer

Teacher, Nelda Mundy
My name is Alanna Kazimer, or Mrs. Kaz, as my 2nd graders call me! I am a proud product of FSUSD and graduate of UC Davis. I currently hold my Masters in Education, with an emphasis on English Learner Development, and pride myself of ensuring equitable access in the classroom. I love... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Implementing Small Group Instruction (Grades TK-5) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor)
Unlock the power of small group instruction! In this session, teachers will explore practical strategies to create engaging, structured, and effective small group environments. Learn how to build student independence, manage transitions smoothly, and maximize learning time.  Walk away with a ready-to-implement action plan that fosters confidence and ensures small group success in your classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Kristy Love

Kristy Love

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Supporting our new teachers to be the best educator they can be for our students… that’s what I’m passionate about!
JV

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
As a former classroom teacher now serving as a Consulting Teacher, I have the privilege of supporting and mentoring the newest educators in our district. I’m deeply committed to helping teachers thrive by equipping them with practical strategies and a reflective, supportive environment... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Lesson Planning for Engagement Using Google Slides (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor)
Are you looking for ways to increase student engagement when planning lessons using Google Slides? Looking to see student effort in class as great as your own and also include more differentiation? If so, this you will walk away with many strategies to take your lesson planning up to that next level to ensure student engagement. 
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Apostolos

Melissa Apostolos

Teacher, Fairfield High School
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Off to a Good Start! with Area 3 Writing Project (Grades 3-5) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Board Room
Join Area 3 Writing Project teacher leaders Stephanie Moore-Tealdi and Kate Bowen as they work to set up your classroom for ELA success.  During this session we will share tips for establishing a collaborative writing environment in the upper elementary classroom.  In addition, participants will use/learn/explore EduProtocol’s 8 p*ARTS, Mountain Language and receive tools to use with students to promote confident writers for the entire school year.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Bowen

Kate Bowen

Area 3 Writing Project
Kate is a retired elementary teacher with over 35 years of classroom experience in the upper grades.  Kate enjoys developing both in-person and virtual workshops for elementary teachers throughout California and also designs integrated curriculum for TK-6th grade classrooms.  A... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Moore-Tealdi

Stephanie Moore-Tealdi

Area 3 Writing Project
Stephanie is an elementary teacher with 18 years of experience teaching grades 1–4. Stephanie is passionate about designing engaging lessons and cross-curricular units that integrate ELA, mathematics, social studies, and the arts. Stephanie is a lifelong learner who enjoys exploring... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Board Room 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Sparking Classroom Management: Sustaining Passion & Presence in Teaching (Grades TK-12) LIMITED
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 102 (First Floor)
Designed to help educators manage stress, prevent burnout, and maintain a positive classroom environment. Through mindfulness practices such as chair yoga, breathing exercises, sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls, and affirmations, participants will gain strategies to regulate their own energy and enhance student focus. Educators will leave with practical tools, including "Meditation in Progress" door sign, a Mindfulness Quick Guide, a Personalized Mantra Card, and a Mini Sound Bowl Practice Plan- a simple guide on how to use sound cues, all designed to help sustain their spark and support classroom management throughout the year.
Speakers
avatar for Jeannine La Bate

Jeannine La Bate

Art Teacher, Grange Middle School
Jeannine La Bate is a multi-passionate creative professional specializing in education, visual arts, fashion design, and yoga. As a dedicated social-emotional art facilitator, she empowers participants through her workshops and programs, helping them connect with their inner selves... Read More →
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 102 (First Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab
 
Friday, August 8
 

8:30am PDT

Classroom Management for Young Learners (Grades TK-1) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 102 (First Floor)
Come to this session to learn how to start your year successfully with young learners in a fun and sustainable way!
Speakers
avatar for Carissa David

Carissa David

Teacher, Suisun Elementary School
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 102 (First Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

8:30am PDT

Mastering Classroom Behaviors with the Intervention Toolbox (Grades K-5) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor)
Respond to classroom disruptions with confidence using a toolbox of effective behavior interventions. In this interactive session, explore strategies to foster positive student behavior, minimize distractions, and build strong relationships. Walk away with practical techniques you can implement immediately to create a structured and supportive learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Connie Huntington

Connie Huntington

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
I'm a former classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District who now serves as a Coordinator of Educational Services, supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across schools. I work alongside site and district leaders to strengthen... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

8:30am PDT

Project Based Learning (Grades K-5) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor)
TBD
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Engell

Shawn Engell

Teacher, Oakbrook K-8 School
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

8:30am PDT

Teaching Phonics with UFLI Foundations (Grades K-2) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations program is an effective way for students to develop literacy skills using a multi-sensory approach. It is research and evidence based and follows an explicit phonics sequence that builds a foundation for reading success.


Speakers
avatar for Michelle Riley

Michelle Riley

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
avatar for Melody Williams

Melody Williams

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
My name is Melody Williams and I am currently a Literacy Specialist at Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning. I have been a teacher in FSUSD for the past 12 years.  Prior to becoming a Literacy Specialist I worked at KI Jones Elementary School. While at KI Jones I taught 6th grade... Read More →
avatar for Laura Masterpaul

Laura Masterpaul

Literacy Specialist, FSUSD
I taught first grade for 7 years at two Title I schools in FSUSD. For the past three years I have been a District Literacy Specialist serving many schools. 
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

8:30am PDT

Writing Sprints: Low Stakes Writing at Its Best with Area 3 Writing Project (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Board Room
Writing sprints are used by authors all the time. Set a timer, and let the pen flow. How can we harness that method in the classroom? Join A3WP teacher leader Michelle Voelker as she shares quick and simple tricks that will get kids out of their own way and let their thinking flow onto the page. Come try a few and see how they can be used in your classroom tomorrow.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Voelker

Michelle Voelker

Area 3 Writing Project
Michelle Voelker is an English teacher at a Title I school in Sacramento, CA. She is an A3WP teacher leader, providing workshops on literacy practices in the classroom. Before becoming a teacher, Michelle was an AmeriCorps member for a program that provided reading intervention on... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Board Room 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

8:30am PDT

Backwards Design- Lesson Planning for Student Success (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:45am PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor)
This session will focus on utilizing the Backward Design framework, an approach to lesson and unit planning that starts with defining the desired outcomes and then works backward to create a path to those goals. For instance, let’s say students are studying photosynthesis. Before the teacher plans any activities, they first determine what students should be able to demonstrate at the end of the unit. In this case, let’s imagine students will create a poster explaining the process of photosynthesis and its significance to ecosystems. With this goal in mind, the teacher can then design lessons and activities that will guide students toward successfully completing their poster.

The session will begin with an overview of the Backward Design framework, followed by an opportunity for teachers to apply what they’ve learned by designing their own lesson plans.


Speakers
avatar for Lucero Angel

Lucero Angel

Teacher, Crystal Middle School
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:45am PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

9:45am PDT

Books on Books on Books!! Daily Reading, Book Tasting and Book Clubs in the Secondary Classroom (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Board Room
Want to increase the number of books students read in a year? Come join A3WP teacher leader Michelle Voelker as she walks participants through book tasting to get students started. Follow the tasting with book club units that build on the momentum of independent reading and watch kids flourish as they analyze novels, discuss their reading authentically, and transfer all their learning into various writing assignments.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Voelker

Michelle Voelker

Area 3 Writing Project
Michelle Voelker is an English teacher at a Title I school in Sacramento, CA. She is an A3WP teacher leader, providing workshops on literacy practices in the classroom. Before becoming a teacher, Michelle was an AmeriCorps member for a program that provided reading intervention on... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Board Room 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

9:45am PDT

Building Strong Writers (Grades 3-5) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
TBD
Speakers
avatar for Emily Rogers

Emily Rogers

3rd Grade Teacher, Nelda Mundy
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

9:45am PDT

Classroom Transformations (Grades K-5) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor)
TBD
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Engell

Shawn Engell

Teacher, Oakbrook K-8 School
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

9:45am PDT

Developing Pre-Writing Skills (Grades TK-K) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 102 (First Floor)
In this session we will learn all about pre-writing skills and how to develop them in fun engaging ways with your students so that they can become strong independent writers!
Speakers
avatar for Carissa David

Carissa David

Teacher, Suisun Elementary School
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 102 (First Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

9:45am PDT

Teaching Routines and Expectations Through Interactive Modeling (Grades K-8) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor)
Interactive modeling is a powerful, student-centered method to teach the routines and expectations that make a calm, safe learning environment possible. In this session, you will learn and practice simple steps to incorporate this teaching tool into your classroom.
Speakers
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Amy Haltom

Music Teacher, Suisun Elementary School
Amy Haltom is currently completing her sixth year of teaching general music at Suisun Elementary School, where she teaches students in first through fifth grade. Previously, she taught strings in a variety of settings for over 20 years. She was awarded Teacher of the Year for her... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

11:00am PDT

Amplify Science Demo Lesson (Grades K-5) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor)
See the Amplify science curriculum in action! 

Speakers
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Kristine Jackson

Second Grade Teacher, Cordelia Hills Elementary
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

11:00am PDT

Planning for Social-Emotional Learning with Second Step (Grades K-8) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor)
TBD
Speakers
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Andy Meyers

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Andy Meyers is a Coordinator of Educational Services in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District where he supports teachers and administrators with MTSS implementation strategies, Social-Emotional Learning initiatives and Healing-Centered Engagement certification and training... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Demo Lesson

11:00am PDT

Classroom Management in Grades 3-5 LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 102 (First Floor)
Secret student, the WOW board, ERT points (extra recess time), stamps for desks, classroom economy, etc. Why and how I change the classroom management strategy in my class every few months.
Speakers
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Victoria Rodgers

Teacher, KI Jones
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 102 (First Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

11:00am PDT

Formative Assessment (Grades K-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
Find new ways to elicit responses and check for student understanding to implement tomorrow.

Speakers
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Kristy Love

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Supporting our new teachers to be the best educator they can be for our students… that’s what I’m passionate about!
JV

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
As a former classroom teacher now serving as a Consulting Teacher, I have the privilege of supporting and mentoring the newest educators in our district. I’m deeply committed to helping teachers thrive by equipping them with practical strategies and a reflective, supportive environment... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

11:00am PDT

Leveling Up Your Academic Discourse (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor)
Beyond Rehearsal: Directing Discourse for Deeper Learning

Your students have learned their lines.
They’re showing up to the rehearsal room ready to speak.
But now, it’s time to direct the scene.
In this session, we’ll move beyond getting students talking—we’ll focus on getting them thinking deeper.
What kinds of questions push students beyond recall and into analysis, debate, and reflection?
How do we help students truly engage with one another’s thinking—and with the grade-level standards?
Just like a great director guides actors to uncover the story’s depth, we’ll explore how to guide students to uncover the meaning behind their content.
You’ve built the rehearsal space—now let’s shape the performance.
Join us for the next act of academic discourse.
Speakers
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Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Christina Geyer is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over a decade of service in diverse California school districts. She currently serves as a Consulting Teacher for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, where she mentors and coaches early-career educators... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

11:00am PDT

Social Stories - Building Empathy through Writing (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Board Room
Are you looking for authentic audiences for your students’ writing? Look no further than the social story. A3WP teacher leader Michelle Voelker demonstrates a technique she uses with her students to write social stories for others where they not only build their writing skills, but their empathy as well. Come learn how this very short story can hone students’ writing craft, and help them cultivate compassion.
Speakers
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Michelle Voelker

Area 3 Writing Project
Michelle Voelker is an English teacher at a Title I school in Sacramento, CA. She is an A3WP teacher leader, providing workshops on literacy practices in the classroom. Before becoming a teacher, Michelle was an AmeriCorps member for a program that provided reading intervention on... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Board Room 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Interactive Workshop

1:00pm PDT

AI-Mazing Lesson Planning: Save Time, Spark Creativity! (Grades TK-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor)
Discover how to leverage free AI tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool, and others to transform district-approved curriculum into more engaging, accessible, and time-saving lessons tailored to your students' needs. In this session, we will explore how to use AI programs in tandem to modify and enhance a district-approved lesson or unit, making it more effective for diverse learners.
Speakers
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Michelle Hays

History and Art Teacher, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
I’m an educator with a passion for making learning more accessible and engaging for all students. With a Master of Education in Innovative Learning, I’ve focused on how emerging technologies—especially AI—can support teachers in transforming lessons to better meet student... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 319 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Calm Classroom (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor)
Create an action plan for cultivating a calm classroom, starting on Day One. 
Speakers
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Kristin Warsaw

Coordinator, New Teacher Academy, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
About Kristin
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 324 (3rd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Classroom Management in Action (Grades TK-5) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor)
Teachers will create a Classroom Management Action Plan that will fit their style of teaching and their students' needs.  
Action Plan will include:
-Teach Everything: Routines & Procedures
-Ways/What to Reinforce
-Trauma Informed Practices & Strategies
-Strategies to Continue Building Relationships


Speakers
avatar for Kristy Love

Kristy Love

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Supporting our new teachers to be the best educator they can be for our students… that’s what I’m passionate about!
JV

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
As a former classroom teacher now serving as a Consulting Teacher, I have the privilege of supporting and mentoring the newest educators in our district. I’m deeply committed to helping teachers thrive by equipping them with practical strategies and a reflective, supportive environment... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
PLC (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Daily Writing Routines that Pack a Punch with Area 3 Writing Project (Grades 6-12) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Board Room
Need a way to build writing fluency with students? Join A3WP teacher leader Michelle Voelker to learn how a 10 minute per day writing routine will help students not only build writing fluency, but gets them thinking critically about everything from craft, to current events, and more. Daily themes help students know what to expect and track their growth as the year progresses. During this design lab, participants will create their own 10 minute writing routines that can be implemented in their own classrooms.
Speakers
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Michelle Voelker

Area 3 Writing Project
Michelle Voelker is an English teacher at a Title I school in Sacramento, CA. She is an A3WP teacher leader, providing workshops on literacy practices in the classroom. Before becoming a teacher, Michelle was an AmeriCorps member for a program that provided reading intervention on... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Board Room 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Designing for Engagement with Amplify Science (Grades K-5) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor)
Plan lessons using the Amplify Science curriculum. 
Speakers
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Kristine Jackson

Second Grade Teacher, Cordelia Hills Elementary
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
PLC-2 (2nd Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab

1:00pm PDT

Quaver Music: Creating and Customizing Lessons (Grades K-8) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 102 (First Floor)
Quaver Music teachers will become familiar with basic navigation of the Quaver curriculum. Next, teachers will learn how to turn an existing Quaver lesson into a custom lesson to better meet the needs of their students.
Speakers
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Cyndi Chancellor

Music Teacher, Laurel Creek Elementary School
I am currently an elementary music and band teacher at Laurel Creek Elementary School. I graduated from the University of the Pacific and earned a Master's Degree from CSU, Stanislaus. I started teaching in 1988 in Stanislaus County, and then transferred to F-SUSD in 2000. I have... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 102 (First Floor) 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA, USA
  Design Lab
 
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