2024-25 Annual Special Education Conference: Full Schedule

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

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

11:00am PDT

Central - K-8 Cluster Planning

Speakers

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

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

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

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

Yvette Pena

Program Specialist, Special Education, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Yvette Pena is a Program Specialist for Special Education, K-6 Programs with the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). Since joining the district in 2013, Yvette's extensive experience in education has made her an essential asset.Yvette obtained both a General Education... 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