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2024-25 Annual Special Education Conference
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Thursday, June 27
 

8:00am PDT

Optional Breakfast
Thursday June 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
  Meal

9:00am PDT

Moderate/Severe
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Haynes

Melissa Haynes

DIS Teacher Support Mod/Sev, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Melissa Haynes joined SBCUSD in 2013 as a Moderate/Severe SDC Teacher.  She taught 4th-6th grade at Bradley Elementary for three years.  She then transferred to Pacific High School where she taught for seven years.  Currently, Melissa works as teacher support for Moderate Severe... Read More →
avatar for Katee Hosking

Katee Hosking

DIS- Moderate/Severe Teacher Support, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Katee Hosking started working at SBCUSD in 2012 at Anton Elementary School as a moderate/severe teacher. She started her career as an instructional assistant  working with preschoolers and continued with them for over 10 years. This is where her heart grew and she developed a passion... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Martin

Lauren Martin

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Lauren Martin is the K-12+ Moderate to Severe Special Education Program Specialist. Lauren began her passion for Special Education while she was Bloomington High School’s Best Buddies Chapter President. It was from this experience she set out on a path towards supporting individuals... Read More →
avatar for Kari Nelsen

Kari Nelsen

DIS Moderate/Severe Teacher support, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Ka’ri Nelsen started working in SBCUSD in 1992 at Shandin Hills Middle school as a moderate/severe teacher. Previously, She worked at a Non Public School for ED students for 5 years. After 15 years in the classroom, She transitioned to the district office in 2007 as a moderate/severe... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
  Moderate/Severe Teachers

9:00am PDT

Conscious Discipline’s Brain State Model – ADULT FOCUS
One of the key principles of Conscious Discipline is the belief that change happens first within us. Our thoughts, beliefs, and upbringing impact how we perceive the world and largely controls our emotional state. By being conscious of our patterns and mental models, adults can model true self-regulation.
Speakers
avatar for Chrissy Johansen

Chrissy Johansen

Instructor, Conscious Discipline
Chrissy Johansen is a Conscious Discipline certified instructor who currently resides in Rhode Island. She holds a B.S. in special education and general education from Rhode Island College and a M.A. in reading with a graduate certificate in dyslexia from the University of Rhode Island... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
  PK-8 MM/RSP   Psychs   High School

9:00am PDT

Legal Updates
Speakers
avatar for Sean McDuffee

Sean McDuffee

Teacher on Special Assignment, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Sean McDuffee is the resident legal expert for San Bernardino City Unified. He has been trained in mediation and conflict resolution. He has extensive background and knowledge of special education policy and  procedures.

Thursday June 27, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
  SLPs

10:10am PDT

Early Childhood/Pre-K Planning Time
 -Mindful breathing practice
  -Team building activity
  -Lesson planning thematic units
  -Develop Goal Book alignment
  -Assign task for IEP Guide improvement
  -Create classroom language/behavior management 
  -“Make n Takes”
Speakers
avatar for Nisha Cadena

Nisha Cadena

LH Resource Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified
Over the course of 25 years, Ms. Cadena has built a passion for education while working for the San Bernardino City Unified School District. In her time as an educator, she has worked as a classified employee in Elementary and Special Education.  She currently works as an Early Childhood... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
  Early Childhood/Pre-K

10:10am PDT

Central - K-8 Cluster Session
Speakers
avatar for Giovanni Nicolas

Giovanni Nicolas

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Giovanni Nicolas is an esteemed educator who has dedicated himself to the San Bernardino City Unified District since 2005. His journey began as a para-professional in a Mild-to-Moderate Special Day class, where his passion for teaching became apparent. Quickly advancing, he assumed... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
  K-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals

10:10am PDT

Hope - K-8 Cluster Session
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Sutton

Brandy Sutton

POC, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Brandy Sutton is an Education Specialist and has worked in SBCUSD Special Education for over 25 years. She began as an Instructional Assistant for the Mild/Moderate Special Day Class and worked as an office clerk for the Special Education department. She taught in the Mild/Moderate... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
  K-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals

10:10am PDT

North End - K-8 Cluster Session
Speakers
avatar for Carlos Negrete

Carlos Negrete

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
As a graduate of the University of Redlands, Carlos Negrete has served SBCUSD since 2003. Prior to obtaining his credential, Carlos started as a paraprofessional which led to him teaching a Mild to Moderate Special Day Class. His experience within the Mild/Moderate SDC program progressed... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
  K-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals

10:10am PDT

Pacific - K-8 Cluster Session
Thursday June 27, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
  K-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals

10:10am PDT

Southern - K-8 Cluster Session
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Barbee

Brandy Barbee

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
  K-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals

10:10am PDT

West Area - K-8 Cluster Session
Speakers
avatar for Yvette Pena

Yvette Pena

Program Specialist, Special Education, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Yvette Pena is a Program Specialist for Special Education, K-8 Programs with the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). Yvette's experience in education has made her an invaluable asset to the district since 2013.Yvette obtained both a General Education and Special... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
  K-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals

10:10am PDT

Legal Updates
Speakers
avatar for Sean McDuffee

Sean McDuffee

Teacher on Special Assignment, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Sean McDuffee is the resident legal expert for San Bernardino City Unified. He has been trained in mediation and conflict resolution. He has extensive background and knowledge of special education policy and  procedures.

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
  Psychs

10:10am PDT

Conscious Discipline’s Brain State Model – ADULT FOCUS
One of the key principles of Conscious Discipline is the belief that change happens first within us. Our thoughts, beliefs, and upbringing impact how we perceive the world and largely controls our emotional state. By being conscious of our patterns and mental models, adults can model true self-regulation.
Speakers
avatar for Chrissy Johansen

Chrissy Johansen

Instructor, Conscious Discipline
Chrissy Johansen is a Conscious Discipline certified instructor who currently resides in Rhode Island. She holds a B.S. in special education and general education from Rhode Island College and a M.A. in reading with a graduate certificate in dyslexia from the University of Rhode Island... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am PDT
  SLP's and Mod/Severe

10:45am PDT

Secondary ELA
This session will involve RSP and SDC teachers working with district ELA representatives to view department scope and sequences, pacing guides, and resources.
Feedback Form
Speakers
avatar for Jacquay Durant

Jacquay Durant

Program Specialist, Secondary Education, SBCUSD
My name is Jacquay Durant, and I am an  ELA Program Specialist in Secondary Education. I have been an educator in San Bernardino City Unified School District for nearly thirteen years as primarily an ELA middle school teacher. In my current position, I collaborate with teachers... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Sisi Narcisa Navarro

Dr. Sisi Narcisa Navarro

ELA Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
My name is Sisi Narcisa Navarro and I am an ELA Program Specialist for Secondary Education. I have served as a High School English Language Arts teacher and English Language Development teacher, and I am now in my second year as a Program Specialist. I have also served as an English... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
  9-12+ RSP & M/M SDC Teachers

10:45am PDT

Secondary Math
This session will involve RSP and SDC teachers working with district mathematics representatives to view department scope and sequences, pacing guides, and resources.
Feedback Form
Speakers
avatar for Kristina Perez

Kristina Perez

Program Specialist, SBCUSD
Kristina Perez began her career in education as a tutor and teaching assistant at the University of Minnesota where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and teaching certification. She later completed a Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics from Claremont Graduate University... Read More →
avatar for Jesse Venegas

Jesse Venegas

Program Specialist, Secondary Education, SBCUSD
Jesse Venegas is a program specialist at the Secondary Education Department of San Bernardino City Unified School District. He has over 10 years of experience teaching mathematics to students in San Bernardino schools. As a program specialist, Jesse collaborates with teachers, departments... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
  9-12+ RSP & M/M SDC Teachers

11:00am PDT

Central - K-8 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Giovanni Nicolas

Giovanni Nicolas

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Giovanni Nicolas is an esteemed educator who has dedicated himself to the San Bernardino City Unified District since 2005. His journey began as a para-professional in a Mild-to-Moderate Special Day class, where his passion for teaching became apparent. Quickly advancing, he assumed... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
  PK-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Mod/Severe, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychs, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

11:00am PDT

Hope - K-8 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Sutton

Brandy Sutton

POC, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Brandy Sutton is an Education Specialist and has worked in SBCUSD Special Education for over 25 years. She began as an Instructional Assistant for the Mild/Moderate Special Day Class and worked as an office clerk for the Special Education department. She taught in the Mild/Moderate... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
  PK-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Mod/Severe, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychs, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

11:00am PDT

North End - K-8 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Carlos Negrete

Carlos Negrete

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
As a graduate of the University of Redlands, Carlos Negrete has served SBCUSD since 2003. Prior to obtaining his credential, Carlos started as a paraprofessional which led to him teaching a Mild to Moderate Special Day Class. His experience within the Mild/Moderate SDC program progressed... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
  PK-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Mod/Severe, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychs, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

11:00am PDT

Pacific - K-8 Cluster Planning
Thursday June 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
  PK-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Mod/Severe, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychs, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

11:00am PDT

Southern - K-8 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Barbee

Brandy Barbee

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Thursday June 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
  PK-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Mod/Severe, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychs, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

11:00am PDT

West Area - K-8 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Yvette Pena

Yvette Pena

Program Specialist, Special Education, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Yvette Pena is a Program Specialist for Special Education, K-8 Programs with the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). Yvette's experience in education has made her an invaluable asset to the district since 2013.Yvette obtained both a General Education and Special... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
  PK-8 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Mod/Severe, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychs, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Thursday June 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
  Meal

1:00pm PDT

Secondary Science (All Secondary M/M - Choose Science or Social Studies)
This session will involve RSP and SDC teachers working with district science representatives to view department scope and sequences, pacing guides, and resources.
Feedback Form

Speakers
JF

Jennifer Flitsch

Program Specialist, Secondary Education, SBCUSD
Jennifer Flitsch is driven by an insatiable curiosity about the natural world and the laws that govern it. As a result, Jennifer pursued her academic journey with a focus on biology and physics. Earning degrees in both disciplines, she set out to share her knowledge and ignite the... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
  9-12+ RSP & M/M SDC Teachers

1:00pm PDT

Secondary Social Studies (All Secondary M/M - Choose Science or Social Studies)
This session will involve RSP and SDC teachers working with district social studies representatives to view department scope and sequences, pacing guides, and resources.
Feedback Form
Speakers
avatar for Irene Awad-Shendi

Irene Awad-Shendi

6-12 History-Social Science Program Specialist, SBCUSD
Irene Awad-Shendi is a 25-year veteran educator. She taught World History CP and Honors, AP European History, and coached Academic Decathlon for 22 years at San Gorgonio High School. In July 2019, she became the Grades 6-12 History-Social Science Program Specialist. Her areas of focus... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
  9-12+ RSP & M/M SDC Teachers

1:00pm PDT

Early Childhood/Pre-K Planning Time
 -Mindful breathing practice
  -Team building activity
  -Lesson planning thematic units
  -Develop Goal Book alignment
  -Assign task for IEP Guide improvement
  -Create classroom language/behavior management 
  -“Make n Takes”
Speakers
avatar for Nisha Cadena

Nisha Cadena

LH Resource Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified
Over the course of 25 years, Ms. Cadena has built a passion for education while working for the San Bernardino City Unified School District. In her time as an educator, she has worked as a classified employee in Elementary and Special Education.  She currently works as an Early Childhood... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  Early Childhood/Pre-K

1:00pm PDT

Central - K-6 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Giovanni Nicolas

Giovanni Nicolas

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Giovanni Nicolas is an esteemed educator who has dedicated himself to the San Bernardino City Unified District since 2005. His journey began as a para-professional in a Mild-to-Moderate Special Day class, where his passion for teaching became apparent. Quickly advancing, he assumed... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  K-6 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychologists, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

1:00pm PDT

North End - K-6 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Carlos Negrete

Carlos Negrete

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
As a graduate of the University of Redlands, Carlos Negrete has served SBCUSD since 2003. Prior to obtaining his credential, Carlos started as a paraprofessional which led to him teaching a Mild to Moderate Special Day Class. His experience within the Mild/Moderate SDC program progressed... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  K-6 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychologists, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

1:00pm PDT

Pacific - K-6 Cluster Planning
Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  K-6 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychologists, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

1:00pm PDT

Southern - K-6 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Barbee

Brandy Barbee

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  K-6 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychologists, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

1:00pm PDT

West End - K-6 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Yvette Pena

Yvette Pena

Program Specialist, Special Education, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Yvette Pena is a Program Specialist for Special Education, K-8 Programs with the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). Yvette's experience in education has made her an invaluable asset to the district since 2013.Yvette obtained both a General Education and Special... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  K-6 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychologists, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

1:00pm PDT

Hope - K-6 Cluster Planning
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Sutton

Brandy Sutton

POC, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Brandy Sutton is an Education Specialist and has worked in SBCUSD Special Education for over 25 years. She began as an Instructional Assistant for the Mild/Moderate Special Day Class and worked as an office clerk for the Special Education department. She taught in the Mild/Moderate... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  K-6 MM/RSP, All Paraprofessionals |   Psychs, All Paraprofessionals |   SLPs, All Paraprofessionals

1:00pm PDT

Middle School Planning Time
This Session will focus on utilizing all Special Education Initiatives to plan the first four weeks of school, tentatively calendar IEP Dates and utilize resources.  

​2023-24 Special Education Conference - Day Four 6 thru 8​​​

Speakers
avatar for Kayla Schrock

Kayla Schrock

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
As an Alumni of SBCUSD, Kayla Schrock has taught in Special Education since 2007. Teaching Mild to Moderate Special Day, Inclusion and a Resource Specialist for students grades sixth through eighth. Within the classroom, she worked collaboratively with General Education Teachers to... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  Middle School Teachers, All Paraprofessionals

1:00pm PDT

Moderate/Severe
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Haynes

Melissa Haynes

DIS Teacher Support Mod/Sev, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Melissa Haynes joined SBCUSD in 2013 as a Moderate/Severe SDC Teacher.  She taught 4th-6th grade at Bradley Elementary for three years.  She then transferred to Pacific High School where she taught for seven years.  Currently, Melissa works as teacher support for Moderate Severe... Read More →
avatar for Katee Hosking

Katee Hosking

DIS- Moderate/Severe Teacher Support, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Katee Hosking started working at SBCUSD in 2012 at Anton Elementary School as a moderate/severe teacher. She started her career as an instructional assistant  working with preschoolers and continued with them for over 10 years. This is where her heart grew and she developed a passion... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Martin

Lauren Martin

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Lauren Martin is the K-12+ Moderate to Severe Special Education Program Specialist. Lauren began her passion for Special Education while she was Bloomington High School’s Best Buddies Chapter President. It was from this experience she set out on a path towards supporting individuals... Read More →
avatar for Kari Nelsen

Kari Nelsen

DIS Moderate/Severe Teacher support, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Ka’ri Nelsen started working in SBCUSD in 1992 at Shandin Hills Middle school as a moderate/severe teacher. Previously, She worked at a Non Public School for ED students for 5 years. After 15 years in the classroom, She transitioned to the district office in 2007 as a moderate/severe... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  Moderate/Severe Teachers

2:00pm PDT

High School M/M Planning Time
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Harsch

Ryan Harsch

Program Specialist, San Bernardino City Unified School District
Ryan Harsch has served in the field of special education for over twenty years, as a a teacher, department chair, and program specialist. He has worked extensively with students to improve academic and transition outcomes, both in school and in the post-secondary realm. Ryan has conducted... Read More →

Thursday June 27, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
  9-12+ RSP & M/M SDC Teachers
 
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