Day 2: Morning Sessions Link to this section
Morning Agenda: All Leaders
| 8:00 | Mindfulness session *optional |
|---|---|
| 8:15 | Breakfast |
| 9:00 | Opening |
| 9:30 | Leading for Change - 7 Circle Model |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:45 | Rotating Mandatory Session #1 |
| 11:45 | Rotating Mandatory Session #2 |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
Room Assignments & Resources: 10:45a-12:30p
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Rotating Mandatory Session Strands
Rotating Mandatory Session Strand Assignments:
Strand participants stay in their locations.
STRAND PARTICIPANTS | Room/Location |
| A (Tables 1 - 17) | Gym |
| B (Tables 18-34) | Little Theater |
| C (Tables 35-49) | Library |
Mandatory session facilitators will rotate to each group: see rotation plan.
| Session Title | Facilitators | Session Resources | Facilitators Rotation Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | Conrad Tanasychuk, Jessica Taylor, Christine Coleman, Amy Baer | Agenda | 1. Gym 2. Little Theatre 3. Library |
| Business Operations | Jennifer LeBarre, Arthur Marcelo, Jackie Chen, Shan Li, Mary Elizalde, Victoria Ramos | Agenda
| 1. Little Theatre 2. Library 3. Gym |
| Emergency Preparedness | Greg Markwith | 1. Library 2. Gym 3. Little Theatre |
Day 2: Afternoon Sessions: 1:30 - 5:30 Link to this section
Afternoon Agenda: All Leaders until 2:30, Instructional Leaders only 2:30-5:30
| 1:30 | Rotating Mandatory Session #3 |
|---|---|
| 2:30 | Clubhouse Session #1 |
| 3:30 | Clubhouse Session #2 |
| 4:30 | Office Hours |
| 4:30 | UA Members Meeting |
Room Assignments & Resources: 1:30-5:30
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Rotating Mandatory Session Strands
Rotating Mandatory Session Strand Assignments:
Strand participants stay in their locations.
STRAND PARTICIPANTS | Room/Location |
| A (Tables 1 - 32) | Gym |
| B (Tables 33-40) | Little Theatre |
| C (Tables 41-50) | Library |
Mandatory session facilitators will rotate to each group: see rotation plan.
| Session Title | Facilitators | Session Resources | Facilitators Rotation Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | Conrad Tanasychuk, Jessica Taylor, Christine Coleman, Amy Baer | Agenda | 1. Gym 2. Little Theatre 3. Library |
| Business Operations | Jennifer LeBarre, Arthur Marcelo, Jackie Chen, Shan Li, Mary Elizalde, Victoria Ramos | Agenda Workers' Comp & Interactive Process
| 1. Little Theatre 2. Library 3. Gym |
| Emergency Preparedness | Greg Markwith | 1. Library 2. Gym 3. Little Theatre |
Clubhouse Session #1
Please re-submit the Sign in form for each Clubhouse session you attend today.
(Yes, you will sign in 3 times today.)
Clubhouse session topics are listed at the end of the Event dropdown menu.
| Title | Facilitator | Description | Resources | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Progress Monitoring Towards Reclassification of Multilingual Learners | Su Kei Lao, Multilingual Pathways Department (C&I) | Site leaders will get an overview of how they can monitor English Leaner progress at their school. By the end of the session, site leaders will be able to 1) recall the reclassification criteria, 2) identify students who are not showing adequate progress toward fluency, and 3) brainstorm site-wide strategies that can support struggling ELs. | 228 | |
| 2 | In Support of the Achievement and Success of All African American Students: Mastering Cultural Identity and AAPACs | Bobby Pope, Glenn Bell, Laticia Erving, Mauricha Robinson, African American Achievement and Leadership Initiative | Site Leaders will engage with the AAALI team to deepen their understanding and skills in two key areas: 1) Building and Sustaining Partnerships with Black Families: Learn how to establish and maintain effective partnerships through site-based African American Parent Advisory Councils (AAPACs). 2) Creating Safe and Affirming Learning Spaces for Black Students: Explore strategies for fostering supportive environments via Mastering Cultural Identity courses, focusing on pedagogy, purpose, and shared expectations. | Agenda | 224 |
| 3 | Expanded Learning: ExCEL After School & Summer Programs | Abbie Ridenour & Karina Henriquez, Student & Family Services Division | Highly recommended for new site leaders, though all are welcome to join us to learn more about funding and leadership practices to ensure high quality after school and summer programs. The session is primarily focused on TK-8th grade school sites, as the requirements for Expanded Learning programs have been updated over the past two years. Topics will include: role of SFUSD's ExCEL office/ site leadership, RFQ process for CBO lead agencies happening this year, as well as Q&A to understand your site's after school & summer grants | 342 | |
| 4 | How Central Office Staff supports school sites during an Emergency: Virtual Emergency Operations Center, Joint Information Centers and Crisis Communications. | Greg Markwith Laura Dudnick, Wilson Chu, Facilities & Operations Division | Emergency Operations Centers (E.O.C.s) & Joint Information Centers (J.I.C.s) are used to organize Central Office resources in response to and in support of, an incident at district sites. The E.O.C. is set up virtually using g-chat and adheres to specific protocols at the direction of an E.O.C. Director, who is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate resources are deployed to sites as quickly, and effectively as possible. | 232 | |
| 5 | Reimagining Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS): Updates and Changes Supporting Equity & Compliance | Andi Hilinski, Special Education Services | In this session, participants will gain a better understanding of Special Education mental health services, known as Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS). Key changes to SFUSD's systems for eligibility determination for ERMHS and delivery of ERMHS to support equity and compliance will be reviewed.Topics covered will include: What is ERMHS? Does ERMHS differ from DIS Counseling? How is ERMHS eligibility determined? Who delivers ERMHS? What are the key implementation changes to ERMHS for the 2024-2025 school year? Who can site leaders contact with questions? | Agenda Slides | 228 |
| 6 | Google Tools & Tricks for the Busy Administrator | Kathleen Kennedy, Steve Kesel, DoT | Use Google Tools to simplify your day! Learn about Google email filters, organize your drive, and design sheets to effectively use and track data. | 234 | |
| 7 | Synergy Basics | Timothy Reidy, DoT | New administrators to SFUSD will receive a receive a basic functional review of Synergy screens and modules with time to explore resources and ask questions. | Agenda | 236 |
| 9 | MS & HS Wellness Programs 101 for New Site Leaders | Christine Hardiman, Michael Geier, Student & Family Services Division | New administrators to SFUSD Middle, PK8 and High School sites will receive an overview of Wellness Program models and services. Presenters will highlight "need to know" policy and protocol info for site leaders with time for Q&A. | 302 | |
| 10 | IEP Essentials from the Special Education Family Handbook | Julia Martin, Special Education Ombudsperson, Special Education | Join us as we break down IEP Myths vs Facts using the new Special Education Family Handbook. The handbook was created in collaboration with SFUSD Staff, Parent Advisory Members and Community Organizations and is a great tool to demystify the IEP process and get families and staff on the same page. | Agenda | 306 |
| 11 | HS Star Assessment | Michelle Maghes & Stephanie Lin RPA | Internalize information about SFUSD’s Assessment System updates in the context of our District Goals and Interim Goals. Learn about Star Assessments to best support administration and analysis for continuous improvement. | Library | |
| 12 | Understanding and Maximizing your Arts funding and schedule | Emily Aldama, Ronnie Machado, Ena Dallas, Victoria Araiza Arts Department | For Elementary Site Leaders- Please feel free to join the Arts Department to gain a deeper understanding of arts funding resources, scheduling, and initiatives (money, time and goals). | 312 | |
| 13 | This year's enrollment process is changing! | Lauren Koehler, Enrollment Center | Site leaders will understand the changes to the enrollment process for the 25-26 school year, including the reasons for the changes and how these changes will impact your families and your school. | Agenda | 340 |
| 14 | Strategies and Best Practices to support Special Education Programming at your School | Maggie Michels Espinosa, Matt Lavoie, Special Education | Topics covered will equip administrators with both information and resources to support and supervise their special education teams and IEP meetings. | Agenda | 314 |
| 15 | Engaging Multilingual Families for Student Success through Functioning ELAC | Jantsan Damdinsuren, Multilingual Pathways Department (C&I) | In this session, site leaders will get an overview of English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) requirements and learn effective strategies and best practices from other sites for running their ELACs and engaging multilingual families. Additionally, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to use the ELAC toolkit and other resources to evaluate and strengthen their activities. | 316 | |
| 16 | Title I School Requirements & Resources | Mary Elisalde Carrie Melton Juan Rodriguez, State & Federal Programs* | If you are a site leader of a Title I School, please join the State and Federal Programs team to learn about compliance and how to leverage funding to support the district's Vision, Values, Goals and Guardrails for our focal students. In this session, Title I school leaders will review programmatic and fiscal requirements when utilizing Title I funds. Resources shared will support school leaders in SSC and SPSA development, Title I family engagement activities, and planning supplemental Title I expenses. | 318 |
Clubhouse Session #2
Please re-submit the Sign in form for each Clubhouse session you attend today.
(Yes, you will sign in 3 times today.)
Clubhouse session topics are listed at the end of the Event dropdown menu.
| Title | Facilitator | Description | Resources | room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Synergy Admin Reports & District Tools for Communication | MaryHelen Sherman, Kathleen Kennedy, DoT | Using Built-in Reports learn how to generate and filter information through reporting. You will walk away knowing the most commonly run reports to help you monitor attendance, grades and student schedules. Gain an overview of district approved communication tools. | Agenda | 234 |
| 13 | This year's enrollment process is changing! | Lauren Koehler, Enrollment Center | Site leaders will understand the changes to the enrollment process for the 25-26 school year, including the reasons for the changes and how these changes will impact your families and your school. | Agenda | 340 |
| 14 | Strategies and Best Practices to support Special Education Programming at your School | Maggie Michels Espinosa, Matt Lavoie, Special Education | Topics covered will equip administrators with both information and resources to support and supervise their special education teams and IEP meetings. | Agenda | 314 |
| 15 | Engaging Multilingual Families for Student Success through Functioning ELAC | Jantsan Damdinsuren, Multilingual Pathways Department (C&I) | In this session, site leaders will get an overview of English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) requirements and learn effective strategies and best practices from other sites for running their ELACs and engaging multilingual families. Additionally, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to use the ELAC toolkit and other resources to evaluate and strengthen their activities. | 316 | |
| 16 | Title I School Requirements & Resources | Mary Elisalde Carrie Melton Juan Rodriguez, State & Federal Programs* | If you are a site leader of a Title I School, please join the State and Federal Programs team to learn about compliance and how to leverage funding to support the district's Vision, Values, Goals and Guardrails for our focal students. In this session, Title I school leaders will review programmatic and fiscal requirements when utilizing Title I funds. Resources shared will support school leaders in SSC and SPSA development, Title I family engagement activities, and planning supplemental Title I expenses. | 318 | |
| 17 | Feedback Fundamentals: Elevating Teacher Evaluations for Excellence
| Stacy-Ann Afflick, HR - Employee Evaluations | Join "Feedback Fundamentals," designed to support your approach to teacher evaluations and feedback. You'll gain tools and insights to deliver impactful feedback, ensure consistent evaluation ratings, and foster a feedback-rich culture. Plus, receive support and resources to keep track of deadlines and important information to best support your leadership. | Agenda | 320 |
| 18 | Racial Affinity Groups | TLEE | Join a Racial Affinity group to connect and debrief any aspect of the Admin Institute. | Agenda Slides | AAPI 334 African American 332 Latinx/ La Gente 342 Native American/ Indigenous 306 White 240 Multi-Racial 232 Arab/SWANA 206 |
| 19 | Community Schools | Chris Tsukida, Director of Community Schools Carol Hill, DCYF Student Success Fund Program Manager Sally Jenkins-Stevens, Executive Director SF Beacon Initiative | California Community School Partnership Program and Student Success Fund grantees, join SFUSD, DCYF and SFBI staff to review the Community Schools model and framework for SY 24-25. Gain an understanding of grant requirements/deliverables, expectations and timelines. Learn about technical assistance offerings for this year to begin mapping out how your teams will utilize Professional Learning Communities, individual coaching, and consultant support. | Slides | 108 |
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