Summer Institute

Redefining Leadership:
It Starts with Us.
14th Annual
Summer Institute
July 7-10, 2015 Sheraton Hotel, Carlsbad, CA
Presented by the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators
OUR MISSION
The California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) is a
community of diverse educational leaders skilled in addressing the needs of Latino/a students
and dedicated to increasing the number of highly effective Latino/a administrators.
CALSA will achieve its mission by...
• Advocating on behalf of Latino children
• Providing opportunities for professional
development and career enhancement
• Promoting the success of current and future leaders
2015-2016 CALSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
President-Elect
Past-President
Mr. Alejandro Hogan
Assistant Superintendent, HR
Napa Valley Unified School District
Dr. Cesar Morales
Superintendent
Oxnard School District
Ms. Yvette Irving
Director
Santa Clara COE
Vice President
Executive Director
Executive Assistant
Ms. Martha Martinez
Superintendent
Salinas City Elementary School District
Dr. David J. Verdugo
Ms. April Wyatt
Director of Mentoring Program
Membership Advisor
Legislative Advocate
Ms. Socorro Shiels
Superintendent
Santa Rosa City Schools
Dr. Rich Malfatti
Mr. Jeff Frost
Legal Counsel
Summer Institute Coordinator
Mr. Paul Loya & Mr. Salvador O. Holguín, Jr.
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Dr. Roberto Salinas
Retired Superintendent
Director of Business Development
Mr. Thomas Aurelio Davis
REGION REPRESENTATIVES
Region 1 – Bay Area
Region 2 – Sacramento/Sierras
Region 3 – Central Valley
Mr. Ivan Chaidez
Executive Director of Achievement
and Innovation
Napa Valley Unified School District
Dr. Jacqueline Perez
Assistant Superintendent, C&I
Twin Rivers Unified School District
Mr. Constantino Aguilar
Principal
Golden Valley High School
Region 4 – Central Coast Area
Region 5 – Los Angeles
Mr. Ed Cora
Superintendent
Guadalupe School District
Ms. Susanna Contreras Smith
Superintendent of Instruction
Montebello Unified School District
Region 6 – San Diego/
Inland Empire
Mr. Gustavo Balderas
Superintendent
Ocean View School District
Letter from the President
Mr. Alejandro Hogan
Bienvenidos! As the incoming president this year of the California Association of
Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) it is my privilege to welcome
you to the 2015 Summer Institute here in beautiful Carlsbad, California.
I am confident that you will find the outstanding sessions that we have assembled
for this professional development event very useful and relevant to the work that
you perform for the benefit of all students in our public education system.
Please keep in mind that our training sessions emphasize services and programs
that are specially designed to help our English learning students achieve.
We have also included opportunities during the Summer Institute so that you can
network with other colleagues and members of our vast CALSA Familia.
Please take advantage of these unique workshops, presentations, and opportunities
as we come together as members of our profession in order to increase our abilities
and professional knowledge and practices.
Have a great 2015 Summer Institute!
Sinceramente,
Alejandro Hogan,
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Napa Valley Unified School District
Letter from the Executive Director
Dr. David J. Verdugo
On behalf of the entire CALSA Board of Directors and myself I want to welcome you to the
14th Annual CALSA Summer Institute.
This year’s theme of “ReDefining Leadership: It Starts With Us” focuses on the critical
and urgent need to not only equip our Latino/a and underrepresented students with the
communication, reading and writing skills to be career and college ready, it also speaks
volumes for us as educational leaders to examine, discuss, encourage and utilize best
practices, relevant research and leadership expertise available to us during this
important event.
Our CALSA Mission describing a community of diverse educational leaders skilled in
addressing the needs of Latino/a students and dedicated to increasing the number of
highly effective Latino/a administrators has never been more important and timely.
I want to encourage you to take full advantage of this year’s outstanding keynote speakers,
powerful and innovative workshops and networking opportunities and collaborative
conversations which will no doubt strengthen your foundation and skills as a leader.
This year’s CALSA Summer Institute will not only ensure ways for you to maximize and
redefine your leadership expertise it will also provide attendees the opportunity to
examine how CALSA continues to provide capacity building, mentoring and career
guidance to school administrators. This year’s conference participants can take advantage
of the Hermanas Leading Network, the Protégé Reunion, Corporate Partners Exhibits,
valuable networking General Session luncheons and an array of members, colleagues
and friends of CALSA who truly believe and represent the unique and special culture of
the CALSA Familia.
Lastly, I would like to recognize the efforts of Dr. Roberto Salinas, our Summer Institute
Coordinator, Tom Davis CALSA’s Director of Business Development and the entire CALSA
Board of Directors for their outstanding work, guidance and continued support. They have
all truly contributed to an outstanding event. I also want to thank our Corporate Partners
for their on-going generosity and contribution to the CALSA Summer Institute. They stand
by our side and help us reach our vital Mission and Vision.
Thank you all for attending and supporting our Annual CALSA Summer Institute and a
special thanks for your dedicated work with the students and families we serve.
Abrazos,
Dr. David Verdugo
Executive Director
California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators
CALSA
Letter from the Director of the Mentoring Program
Ms. Socorro Shiels
It is with great humility and pride we welcome cohort 12 to the CALSA mentoring
family. This year we also celebrate the “graduates” of cohort 10. The legacy of
the mentoring program, driven by visionary organizational leadership and Dr. Ken
Magdaleno, fuels a strong network of relentless leaders committed to the success
of Latino students and families. The protégés and the mentors, both past and
present, are assets to our organization and ultimately California public schools
and districts . I am honored to serve our organization and our gente every day.
I am also grateful for the continued support of our familia to lead the way in
supporting equity champions who are answering the promise of public education
for all. Together, everything is possible.
Con ganas,
Socorro Shiels
Director, Mentoring Program
CALSA
Letter from the Conference Organizer
Dr. Roberto Salinas
The 14th Annual installment of CALSA’s highly successful series of Summer Institutes (SI) will
provide a highly engaging and interactive experience for both Educators and our sponsoring
Corporate partners. “ReDefining Leadership: It Starts With Us” resonates with what defines
our commitment towards identifying, preparing and supporting the instructional leaders
that will provide for the academic achievement of all students but with special emphasis on
the education of English Learners. It is CALSA’s goal to utilize this event as an inspirational
experience where excellence and innovation in Educational practices will serve as a catalyst
to address Latino issues in our schools. We must invest the time and develop partnerships
to ensure that Latino students receive the educational attributes that will prepare them to be
College and Career Ready for today’s world and all future endeavors.
The SI Program includes keynote addresses by Damen Lopez on the “Nine BOLD Choices
Exceptional Leaders Make”; a Panel of innovative CALSA Superintendents on “Redefining
Leadership: Personal Perspectives on Building High Achieving Districts”; and George Couros
on the “5 Questions You Should Ask Your Leader”. Tom Davis continues to come up with
creative ventures that keep educators and corporate partners on their toes. This year’s foray
will provide a “Speed Dating” experience that will be very rewarding. This year’s slate of
Workshops has been designed to address the impending requirements of a multitude of
educational related areas.
Every SI reflects an integral part of CALSA’s mission statement, the building of a strong
leadership base with a common vision that reflects the need to educationally prepare our
Latino Youth. The Summer Institute will provide a venue for conducting open dialogues,
developing relationships and gaining perspective on what materials and/or services will
deliver better results for both the educational and business communities. Your feedback
during the event will speak volumes in our quest to ensure that students receive a quality
and effective instructional program.
The 14th Summer Institute will provide you, as participating educators, the opportunity to
network and hold meaningful discussions as you strive towards addressing the needs of
students and teachers. These conversations with experienced educational leaders and
Service & Corporate partners from throughout the State and nation are designed to bolster
your knowledge of what it takes to be a successful leader.
I can’t end without noting that the setting of the Summer Institute could not be more perfect.
Carlsbad is full of activities for the family. I look forward to you experiencing an excellently
crafted SI Program as we work collaboratively towards shaping the academic achievement of
current and future Latino Youth. See you in Carlsbad!
Respectfully,
Dr. Roberto Salinas
Coordinator, Summer Institute
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ReDefining Leadership: It Starts With Us
July 7 – 10, 2015 | Sheraton Resort & Spa | Carlsbad, CA
8:30AM – 4:30PM
9:00AM – 4:30PM
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Mentor and Protégé Meeting Cardiff/Solana Rooms
Hermanas Leadership Network Carlsbad Room
12:00PM – 6:00PM Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament The Crossing Golf Course
6:30PM – 8:00PM Welcome Reception Blue Ocean Lawn
Partner Recognition
8:00AM – 4:00PM
8:30AM – 5:00PM
Entertainment: La Tormenta
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Registration Conference Center Foyer
Mock Interviews 1301
9:00AM – 4:00PM Corporate Partner Exhibits Sunset A & B 9:00AM – 11:00AM CALSA Superintendents’ Breakfast Carlsbad Room
9:00AM – 11:00AM Protégé Reunion Summit Cardiff Room
11:15AM – 1:30PM Welcome Luncheon Pacific Ballroom
Welcome
Devin Vodicka, Superintendent, Vista Unified School District
Introduction
CALSA Executive Director/BOD
Distinguished Guests
New Program Partners
Video Presentation
“Go Sebastien”
Keynote Address
Damen Lopez, No Excuses University
“No Excuses Leadership: Nine BOLD Choices Exceptional Leaders Make”
Entertainment
Susie Garcia “Las Colibri”
Partner Recognition
Tom Davis
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1:45 – 3:00PM
Workshop #1
Leadership Development through International Learning Experiences
Presenter
Hugh Robbins
[email protected]
Location
Leucadia Room
EF’s Professional Learning Study Tours are a unique way for educators to pursue professional development while
exploring the world with their colleagues. We work with groups of education leaders to help them explore education
systems abroad as a way to deepen their professional knowledge and experience. Each of our programs features
visits to local educational organizations and activities designed to help administrators and teachers find new
ways to bring new insights and a global perspective back to their communities. Educational leaders collaborate
before and after the study tours; they connect deeply while overseas, and then are energized about what they
learned, their work, and working together when they come home. CALSA has visited Spain, Ecuador and Belize
with EF over the last three summers, exploring the education systems of those countries while renewing and
deepening the bonds of Familia in the process.
Workshop #2
Supporting School Leaders in Creating the Schools Students Need
Presenters
Edward Chevallier
[email protected]
Mischelle Handley
[email protected]
Location
Encinitas Room
This presentation features an interactive exploration of instructional leadership tools and practical strategies for
increased, sustainable, student achievement in schools. We will discuss ideas for conveying the urgency of
making high quality instruction the priority for all members of a school community. Schools today require leaders
who are strategic thinkers, instructional leaders and creators of just, fair and caring communities in which all
students meet high standards. The National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) is beginning a project in which
100 principals from throughout the state will explore leadership strategies and skills to transform their schools.
You will hear ways leaders who have completed the program have implemented powerful changes to increase
student achievement in their schools.
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Workshop #3
Limiting Suspensions for Willful Defiance: Another First in California
Presenters
Tiffany Santos
[email protected]
L. Carlos Villegas
[email protected]
Location
Carlsbad B Room
In 2014, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 420 with the goal of administering student discipline
in a nondiscriminatory way by limiting suspensions for “willful defiance.” This well-intentioned law will require
modifying district policies and practices and putting into place student-focused support programs that help keep
students on campus and in classrooms so their learning is not disrupted. The legal team of Brian Bock and Milton
Fostr will outline the application and impact of AB 420, as well as necessary steps and some practical pointers to
help ensure yhour district and sites are prepared to address the spirit of this law.
Workshop #4
“Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck...Identifying Quality Instruction to
Improve Student Achievement.”
Presenter
Katanna Conley, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Location
Carlsbad A Room
Participants will engage in strategies focused on analyzing EngageNY curriculum materials to improve student
outcomes for ALL learners. Participants will gain a clear understanding of standards aligned instruction and will
walk away with a tool equipping them to be better prepared for effective instructional walk-throughs and
identifying quality instruction.
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Workshop #5
A Culture for Student Success!: Leadership Makes a Difference
Presenter
Casey Reason
[email protected]
Location
Del Mar Room
The research is clear. Leadership matters! In many cases there are simple and effective things that leaders can
do to optimize the effectiveness of their school and to create a culture for success! This presentation will include
simple strategies ready for implementation.
Workshop #6
Latino Administrators in the Political Process
Presenter
Sal Villasenor
[email protected]
Location
Solana Room
This will be an interactive session with Q & A. This session will focus on key elements of developing new legislation
and lobbying policy issues impacting California’s public schools. This session will include an analysis of the
legislature’s political make-up and new climate where 72 of its current 120 members have less than two years of
policy experience. The session will include anecdotes of current legislative process and its members; the effects
of a longer term limits law; ACSA’s was to involve administrators in the legislative process; and making a difference
in today’s political climate.
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Workshop #7
Balancing the Budget While Financing Long-Term Education Improvement
Under the New Rules
Presenter
Paul Vallas
[email protected]
Location
Cardiff Room
It is an exciting, and yet challenging time for district leaders under the new LCFF and LCAP rules. The LCFF
provides districts with new flexibility in spending, while the LCAP mandates new accountability. This workshop
will demonstrate how to develop a long term financial plan that balances the district’s budget while at the same
time funding school improvement initiatives. Learn how to benefit from this new flexibility and develop effective plans that meet LCAP standards.
3:00 – 3:15PM
Break
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3:15 – 4:30PM
Workshop #1
Smarter School Spending: Using New Tools to Better Understand the
Relationship Between Spending and Outcomes
Presenter
Ana Ponce
[email protected]
Location
Leucadia Room
Do you know how your education resources are being spent? Are you investing in areas that promote student
achievement to help your most underserved students?
Even in an economic environment where costs are increasing and resources are scarce, our students deserve the
highest quality instruction and best possible outcomes from our schools, especially those that are traditionally
underserved. Hear from Ana Ponce, CEO of Camino Nueva Charter Academy Schools, a community of
high-performing public schools, serving students in some of the most historically underserved areas of Central
Los Angeles.
Ana will share how she uses the Decision Science tools to better understand the relationship between financial
data and performance data so that she can use resource allocation as a driver towards improving student
outcomes.
Workshop #2
Leveraging Technology in the Literacy Classroom
Presenter
Sarah Pugatch
[email protected]
Location
Encinitas Room
What does blended learning look like in the literacy classroom? How are schools leveraging technology to motivate
readers, strengthen core curriculum and foster data-driven instruction to develop literacy skills? Please join us
for an explorative session, which will highlight how a group of schools serving some of California’s historically
underserved neighborhoods are leading the charge to revolutionize literacy instruction.
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Workshop #3
Ten Tips for Successful Team Building
Presenter
Barbara Ginsberg
[email protected]
Location
Carlsbad B Room
Are your team’s efforts not living up to your expectations? Do you wish your team could work more like a welloiled machine? Come learn at least ten tips for successful team-building and for creating a collaborative, inviting
workplace climate which will directly help you to develop a focused, effective, high-performing team that gets
the business of the district done!
Workshop #4
Activating Student Voice for Deep Learning
Presenter
Phil Stubbs
[email protected]
Location
Carlsbad A
Michael Fullan states that schools face a critical challenge as students become disaffected with traditional schooling
and increasingly drawn to the compelling opportunities presented by social technologies. He states that our mission
has to be to make learning irresistible and he believes that technology is the key.
In this workshop, leading Australian educator, Phil Stubbs will share how teachers around the world are adopting
simple strategies, with a particular emphasis on high quality questioning and the use feedback to transition
students from surface to deep learning. Participants will leave with practical strategies for shifting the ownership
of learning from teacher to student. Phil will also demonstrate how these strategies are being applied to on-going
professional learning in order to allow teachers, school and district leaders to meet the challenge of whole school
improvement as a collective endeavor.
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Workshop #5
Navigating with Political Savvy
Presenters
Martha Martinez
[email protected]
Dr. Rosa Coronado
[email protected]
Location
Del Mar Room
Political Savvy: What is it and how do we develop it? Learn the critical elements of a proven ethical leadership
approach to maximize your impact as an educational leader and how your definition of Political Savvy can influence
our career trajectory. This session will assess our Political Savvy IQ, engage the audience with interactive activities
for building positive skills and abilities for understanding and cultivating your political acuity.
Workshop #6
Multiple Tier Systems of Support for Equitable Change: Behavior & Well-Being
Presenter
Ivan Chaidez
[email protected]
Location
Solana Room
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” Get an in depth knowledge of System Transformation of Napa
Valley Unified’s Multiple Tier Systems of Support for Behavior & Well-Being. Innovative, creative, and inclusive with
their LCAP plan, the interactive session will guide you through a system wide culture of change. Restorative practices
and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) are consistent with human rights standards. Learn the Right
Drivers of Implementation.
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Workshop #7
Solar Energy Solutions for Schools
Presenter
Alex Smith
[email protected]
Location
Cardiff Room
In 2014, the three major utilities in California, PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E took hundreds of millions of dollars more
than they did in 2012 while providing the same service, due to their rate hikes. Solar Electricity provides for
clean, renewable energy at a significant cost discount. PsomasFMG has built solar energy systems at 13 school
districts in Southern California and will present data from these case studies. Subjects to be discussed include: financing, cost savings, DSA, safety, architecture, educational components, and ongoing community partnerships.
4:45PM – 5:30PM
5:45PM – 7:00PM
CALSA General Session
Evening Reception
Carlsbad A & B
Blue Ocean Lawn
Entertainment by Mariachi Imperial de San Diego
Thursday, July 9, 2015
7:30AM – 8:30AM CALSA Past Presidents Breakfast
Cardiff Room
8:30AM – 5:00PM
1302
8:00AM – 4:00PM
Registration 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Mock Interviews 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Resume Review
Corporate Partner Exhibits
Conference Center Foyer
1301
Sunset A & B
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9:00 – 10:15AM
Workshop #1
Sports in the Media
Presenters
L. Carlos Villegas
[email protected]
Terilyn Finders
Location
Leucadia Room
Media experts know that you look to the national trends to predict the local stories, so one can bet that recent
NFL and other professional sports issues will bring increased attention on how to manage your student athlete
and coach behavior. The expert team of L. Carlos Villegas and Terilyn Finders will offer practical tips for managing
issues that can quickly turn to media and social media firestorms of interest – as well as potential legal problems.
Learn how to develop a media statement, inform your organization, including the Board of Education and how to
become your own source of news and information.
Workshop #2
Using Technology to Personalize Learning and Empower Student Thinking
Presenter
Curt Smith
[email protected]
Location
Encinitas Room
Using effective strategies to personalize the math learning experience is key to reaching all levels and types of
learners, who vary in math proficiency and personal circumstances. In this interactive session, discover how
innovative digital solutions in the math classrooms of a local San Diego school district can empower students to
think independently and self-direct their learning to close gaps in achievement. This diverse district has had across
the board improvement in student achievement by shifting the classroom learning paradigm.
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Workshop #3
A Paradigm Shift in Disproportional Student Discipline (AB1729)
Presenters
Monica Sanchez
[email protected]
Vicente Bravo
Location
Carlsbad B Room
As we focus on closing the achievement gap, raising test scores and increasing graduation rates of Latina and
Latino students, we need to establish well written policies and procedures that comply with state and federal
laws and take into consideration the culture of the school community. There is a need to implement policies and
procedures in a way that are truly geared towards creating safe and secure learning environments. This session
will highlight best practices and identify resources in important areas such as student discipline, suspension, expulsion,
and prevention for educators and administrators so that school can improve the achievement of all students.
Workshop #4
Equity and Advocacy For Our Students
Presenter
Nicole Anderson
[email protected]
Location
Carlsbad A Room
Educators must become the primary advocates for our students to ensure that educational equity is provided for
optimal outcomes. With the new shifts to the Common Core Standards, the local control funding formula, and the
smarter balanced assessment, it is critical that educators must have a deep belief system and understanding of
diverse cultural backgrounds, specifically of Latino(a) students. This presentation will provide for an interactive
session where participants will have an opportunity to participate in an equity focus group. Through this session,
participants will reflect on the history of public education in the United States, review current educational data, and
learn about practical steps they can take to advocate for educational support of students.
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Workshop #5
Negotiate Your Contract Like a CEO
Presenters
Ralph Baker
[email protected]
Reed Montgomery
[email protected]
Location
Del Mar Room
Protect yourself via your contract. Learn the primary reason superintendents are let go & how to write your
contract to prevent it. Eliminate the Number One fatal error and Negotiate from Strength. You and your family
deserve financial security. You will learnsome strategies for achieving this in your next contract.
Workshop #6
Assess Less, Know More: The Power of Data to Make Big Success Happen
Presenters
Robert Rayburn
[email protected]
Linda Dubois
[email protected]
Location
Solana Room
Having the ‘right’ data to inform instruction is one of the most important tools teachers need to have in order
to create individualized learning paths for all students, and even more essential in the instruction of English
learners. In this session, you will learn how diagnostic data derived from a valid and reliable assessment tool and
Professional Learning Communities can cultivate individualized student learning, improve motivation and ensure
student success.
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Workshop #7
School Facility Bonds – A Primer on Everything a School Administrator
Should Know About Facility Bonds
Presenter
Frank Vega
[email protected]
Location
Cardiff Room
This panel discussion will detail the necessary steps for the successful planning, delivery and use of facility bond
funds. Panelists will include California school officials and experts in the respective fields of bond finance, law and
election strategy.
10:15 – 10:30AM
Break
10:30 – 11:45AM
Workshop #1
School Websites and Social Media Pages: A Great Idea if Done Well
Presenters
Tyler Dockins
[email protected]
Desiree Serrano
[email protected]
Location
Leucadia Room
Increasingly, schools are using social media to communicate with students, staff, parents and community members.
In this session, we’ll unpack the many legal and practical considerations that go into an effective and smart online
presence for your district. To what extent can or should a school or district protect its image online? How can a
district best communicate with the public and families while protecting the confidentiality of student and other
sensitive information? What options do districts have when sensitive information is inadvertently released?
We’ll address these and other questions as we help you navigate the challenges of online communication.
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Workshop #2
“Going Beyond Differences: Ending Social Isolation Among Students”
Presenters
Laura Talmus
[email protected]
John Finefrock
[email protected]
Location
Encinitas Room
Through film, youth presentations and facilitated discussion, Beyond Differences, a student leadership organization,
will share its inspiring and innovative practice for training middle and secondary school students on becoming
activists and mentors to end social isolation among their peers. Four (4) high school Teen Board members will
explain how their curriculum and training focuses on promoting inclusion so that all students feel valued and accepted by their peers. Implications for diversity and cultural sensitivity are highlighted. Beyond Differences
workshop will also highlight their national program – No One Eats Alone – which was held in over 700 schools
in 38 states across the country this past February 2015 and demonstrate to participants how easy it is to bring
meaningful, student-led programming to their own schools!
Workshop #3
Secrets of a Successful Administrator
Presenters
Jose Banda, Ralph Baker, Chuck Riharb, Reed Montgomery
Location
Carlsbad B Room
Are you so busy taking care of others that you may not be taking care of yourself, your future and your family?
Learn techniques used by top administrators and corporate professionals to advance yourself financially as well
as professionally. You work hard to achieve success don’t neglect yourself. This session will highlight how you can
strengthen your position, improve effectiveness and discover how CALSA’s Executive Planning Services can help
you be on par with other professionals.
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Workshop #4
A Survey of Social Media
Presenter
Sergio Villegas
[email protected]
Location
Carlsbad A Room
Based on interest from last summers’ general information session on leveraging social media to drive culture at your
school or in our community, this session will be a detailed “how to” on tools like twitter as well as suggested best
practices for managing personal and school accounts.
Workshop #5
Leading with Trust, Commitment and Clarity:
Strategic Decision-Making in a Complex World
Presenter
Kathryn Blackburn
[email protected]
Location
Del Mar Room
High-stakes decisions are often scrutinized and questioned long after they have been made. Lack of transparency
and stakeholder involvement leads to mistrust and lack of commitment – derailing an otherwise good choice.
This presentation examines a framework for more effective strategic decision-making in trying times.
Workshop #6
Full STEAM Ahead – Re-Imagining Middle School
Presenter
Roxanne Fuentes
[email protected]
Location
Solana Room
Learn how El Rancho Unified School District launched the STEAM Academy @ Burke – A Magnet School for the
21st Century! Hear all about the enthusiasm, support, and creative solutions ERUSD put into place to make this
school a reality. Walk away with unique approaches resulting from imaginative and collaborative planning.
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Workshop #7
School Leadership’s Role in Improving ELL Academic Achievement
Presenter
Gloria Rodriguez
[email protected]
Location
Cardiff Room
It is imperative that School leaders learn the skills needed to increase their effectiveness in a school with culturally
and linguistically diverse student populations. These skills require School Leaders to employ research-based
professional development that is proven to give administrators the knowledge and skills to be instructional leaders
and improve student achievement. The National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) is the leading provider of high-quality, leadership training through its English Language Learning Institute. NISL trainings support school
leaders in an effort to strengthen and improve a school’s response to the specific educational needs of ELLs.
12:00 – 2:15PM
Institute Luncheon
Location: Pacific Ballroom
Welcome
Alejandro Hogan, CALSA President
CALSA Student Scholarship Recognition
Student Entertainment
The Gooseberries, Mission Vista High School
Recognition
Roberto Flores Scholarship
Keynote Speakers
Sandra Thorstenson, Superintendent, Whittier UHSD
Jose Banda, Superintendent, Sacramento City Schools
Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent, Chula Vista School District
“Redefining Leadership: Personal Perspectives on Building High Achieving Districts”
Partner Recognition
Tom Davis
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2:30 – 3:45PM
Workshop #1
Meet your LCAP Parent Involvement Mandate &
Establish a Transformational Parent Culture!
Presenter
Jesus A. Luna
[email protected]
Location
Leucadia Room
Learn unique ideas to authentically engage ELAC, SSC and parents at large to maximize your parent involvement;
utilize research-based strategies in defining parent volunteers, parent involvement, parent engagement; simple
parent communication techniques; how to collaborate with parents who will support you and your school efforts,
and time-saving administrator-friendly ideas!
Workshop #2
Program Management for Sustainable Facilities
Presenter
George Upegui
[email protected]
Location
Encinitas Room
To be successful, Program Management must deliver projects that meet Owner’s goals, in function, form, and budget
and address long-term facility maintenance and operations improvements and costs.
Learn how Cumming’s expertise in program and project management provides Owners support to execute
successful program by monitoring and measuring project results.
Our team addresses how we combine this expertise with sustainability and energy standards to define, plan,
implement, and integrate every aspect of your comprehensive building program in order to maximize cost
savings throughout the project life cycle.
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Workshop #3
MAP as a Driver Toward a District Culture of Growth
Presenter
Eric Lehew, Executive Director – Learning Support Services, Poway Unified Schools
[email protected]
Location
Carlsbad B Room
Poway Unified School District transformed the culture of the district by using MAP assessments to promote a
growth mindset on the part of students and staff. This session is intended for those wanting to utilize the power
of computerized assessment for formative assessment, tracking individual student growth, increasing student
engagement and differentiation to bring all to the forefront of instructional practice. Accurate assessments can
be the foundation to support instruction for all kids – from at-risk kids to high achieving kids.
Workshop #4
Managing Personal Device Use:
Data Theft, Hacking and the Public Records Act
Presenter
Salvador Holguin
[email protected]
Location
Carlsbad A Room
Many of today’s school district employees use their personal technology for work purposes. This can create serious
problems when Public Records Act requests require these devices to be searched. Additionally, there is an increased
security risk from data theft, hacking and virus infiltration. These issues can be disastrous and costly. Proper policies
must be in place to assist the agency in dealing with allegations that staff, or others have used technology to hack
the network, view pornography, engage in harassment, or otherwise act inappropriately. This session will provide an
overview of various issues that impact technology use for public agencies, such as privacy discovery, open meeting
laws and public records requirements. Participants will learn legal requirements and best practices for responding to
these technology issues.
2015 Summer Institute Overview
Workshop #5
School Bond Elections: Things to Do, Things to Avoid
Presenters
Brett McFaddenBrett McFaddenSarah Stern-Benoit
[email protected]
[email protected]
TBWB
Amanda Sintes David Verdugo David Verdugo
TBWB [email protected]
[email protected]
Location
Carlsbad A Room
School Bond elections and programs can be tricky, especially for those that may not have expertise and/or
experience with them. But done well, they can have significant impacts on long term student achievement.
This workshop will feature two seasoned experts who will share best practices in school bond elections and
programs. The workshop is geared toward education and instructional leaders that have not had a lot of direct
experience leading such initiatives. The workshop will also feature suggestions for utilizing bond programs to address ongoing needs such as deferred maintenance and instructional technology.
Workshop #6
From Strategy to Implementation:
Leveraging Pro Bono Business Services to Help Deliver on the Promise of
College, Career & Community Readiness
Presenters
Jane Kubasik
[email protected]
Krystal Speed
[email protected]
Location
Solana Room
High performing organizations - whether from the public or private sector - ensure that the work climate is purpose-
driven, performance-oriented, and values-led. This session shares a self-assessment tool, modeled in a case study
format, to help education leaders identify strategy and implementation gaps impacting college career and community
readiness outcomes for students. Additionally, resources and tips to help district leaders access pro bono strategic
and project skills from the business community are shared.
2015 Summer Institute Overview
Workshop #7
The American Flag, “Tomorrow’s Leaders,” and Social Media:
An Update on Student Free Speech Rights.
Presenters
Desiree Serrano
[email protected]
Tyler Dockins
[email protected]
Location
Cardiff Room
Is it protected speech when a student mocks another student via social media? Can a school prevent students
from wearing T-shirts with the American flag on it on Cinco de Mayo? This presentation will provide an
understanding of new student speech cases and when a school can regulate student speech.
4:00PM – 5:15PM Business Partner “Speed Dating” Sessions Sunset A & B
5:30PM – 6:45PM Reception Sunset A & B
7:00PM – 12:00PM Mentor/ Protégé Banquet Pacific Ballroom
Partner Recognition
Tom Davis
Mentor/Protégé Recognition
Socorro Shiels
Honoring Our Own
David Verdugo
Keynote Address
George Couros
“5 Questions You Should Ask Your Leader”
Entertainment
Bulevar Descarga
2015 Summer Institute Overview
Friday, July 10, 2015
8:30 – 10:00AM
Pozole/Menudo Brunch
Location: Pacific Ballroom
Raffle Prize Awards
Tom Davis
Closing Commentary
Alejandro Hogan, President
Special Thanks Corporate Partners
2015 – 2016 CALSA Corporate Partners
Scholarship Recipients
CALSA is Proud to announce the winners of the 2015-2016 CALSA Scholarship Awards:
CALSA awarded 11 students with a $1,000 scholarship for use in supporting them in the upcoming academic year
at a college or university of their choice.
A special thank you to the CALSA scholarship committee, which is comprised of the following individuals:
• Ivan Chaidez, Napa Valley USD
• Cynthia Sanchez, Pomona USD
• Dr. Angel Gallardo, Montebello USD
• Jose Gonzalez, Planada Elementary SD
Recipients are:
Adrian De Haro
Andrew Arroyo
Cesar Nava
Daniela Aguilar
Elizabeth Flores
Elvia Arellano
Gerardo Nevarez
Jimmy Penaloza
Katie Raya
Marisol Perez
Vianey Padilla
Scholarship Providers
Student Scholarship Partners
Fagan, Friedman & Fulfrost - Why Education Matters
Essay Contest
The collaborative forces of the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) and
the F3 Education Awards Program are behind the annual Why Education Matters Essay contest. Five exceptional,
motivated young students are selected by CALSA Board members to receive $1,000 each
STIFEL
Scott Henry, Erica Gonzalez & Raul Amezcua
Student Scholarship Golf Tournaments
Jose Gonzalez, Steve Alva, Constantino Aguilar, Maria Armstrong & April Wyatt
Curriculum Associates
John Sipe, Linda Dubois and Aurora Martinez
Administrator Mentoring Program
Congratulations Cohort 10!
ProtégésMentors
Luis Rodriquez
Mary McNeil-Needles
Norma Gonzales
Rob Martinez
Roberto Rios
Ralph Porras
Jessie Ceja
Andres Zamora
Josie Castillo
Tammie Calzadillas
Jesse Ramos
Alejandro Hogan
Derrick Garcia
Bob Nunez
Justin Tomola
Edgar Lampkin
Vicka Llamas
Luis Valentino
Welcome Cohort 12!
ProtégésMentors
ProtégésMentors
Maria Elena Plaza
Tony Signoret
Hugo Galvan
Joey Adame
VictorTorres
Sergio Flores
Rafael Gaeta
Juan Herrera
David Damico
Francisco Escobedo
Veronica Fernandez Rachel Monarrez
Mercedes Gomez Maribel Garcia
Violeta Hernandez Martin Gomez
Martin Macias
Derk Garcia
Leonard Lopez
Ruben Diaz
Narciso Iglesias
Alex Rojas
Carmen Beck
Rosa Coronado
Isaac Huang
Mary McNeil
Sandra Garcia
Maria Armstrong
Exhibit Hall & Speed Dating Map
Sunset
A&B
Sunset
Ballroom
Peachjar
Fishtree
Leader
Services
3p Learning
Shmoop
Jump into
English
Dreambox
Townsend
Public Affairs
Dolinka
Group
Renaissance
Learning
Curriculum
Associates
SchoolCity
Generation Yes
STIFEL
TregoEd
Jason
Learning
PCG Education
Math Friendzy
Learning
Dynamics
TeamYou
NISL
Planmember
One Million
NIU
TeachBoost
Lifelong
Learning
BEST/
Casey Reason
EF Tours
FIBO Art
Decision
Science
Cumming
Grand Canyon
114th
partnership
Generation
Ready
Student Nest/
Arcadis
Truenorthlogic
LightSail
NWEA
Rock & Roll
Academy
Mentoring
Minds
School Climate
Solutions
The
Pledge Tour
Verso
McKinstry
CRY
Productions
Insight
Accelerate
Learning
Cisco/Sigmanet
AVID
CrowdSchool
Registration
Amplify
One Hope Wine
Psomas
Odysseyware
Teen Drivers
Young Audiences
of San Diego
Special Thanks
Special Thank you to our CALSA Mentoring Program Partners
Upcoming Events Calendar 2015/2016
The California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) is a community of
diverse educational leaders skilled in addressing the needs of Latino/a students and dedicated to
increasing the number of highly effective Latino/a administrators. CALSA will achieve its mission by
advocating on behalf of Latino children and providing mentoring opportunities for professional
development and career enhancement. CALSA’s partnership with the Association of California
School Administrators will also help raise awareness of CALSA benefits and services to our desired
population and will enable us to reach those outlined goals.
Focus on Results Symposium
January 29 – January 31, 2016, Intercontinental The Clement Monterey
The location at the Intercontinental Clement Monterey Hotel provides the type of venue where two days of
cooperative learning, relationship building, and in-depth discussions results in improvements to materials and
services offered by those corporate partners participating. The experience is an example of what can be
accomplished when outstanding educational leaders and corporate partners come together for the well being
of all students, parents and teachers.
Recruitment Receptions
CALSA will be holding recruitment receptions across the state to increase the number of CALSA members and
educate the educational community of the alliances that exists between CALSA, ACSA, CLSBA, CAAASA, CLEAR,
ALAS and other associations.
Research to Practice Academic Conclave
March 18, 2016 – University of San Francisco
The Academic Conclave will bring the latest research on Leadership, English Learners, Social Justice and Technology
issues to the practice of leading, teaching and learning in our classrooms.
15th Annual Summer Institute
July 19 – 22, 2016, Fairmont Hotel, San Jose
Over three hundred Latino/Latina district and school level school administrators from throughout the state come
together for a series of seminars and workshops that focus on leadership and mentoring. Keynote speakers, various
workshops, and a variety of ways to get involved in the CALSA familia provide a robust platform for professional
development.
2015 Institute Partners
Special thanks to our “Familia” of partners. The California Association of
Latino Superintendents and Administrators is incredibly appreciative for
all their continued support.
A big thank you to Blackboard and ParentLink for their development of the
CALSA App.
2015 Institute Partners
2015 CALSA Summer Institute Workshop Partners
2015 Institute Partners
2015 CALSA Summer Institute Speed Dating Partners
2015 Institute Partners
2015 CALSA Summer Institute Speed Dating Partners
Cry Productions
2015 Institute Partners
2015 CALSA Summer Institute Social Partners
2015 Institute Partners
2015 CALSA Summer Institute Digital Partners
2015 CALSA Student Scholarship Partners
Summer Institute Company Descriptions
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo is a full-service law firm with 150 attorneys in eight offices throughout
California. With over 35 years of uncompromising commitment to high quality legal work and providing consistently
practical management solutions to our clients, AALRR has earned a reputation as one of California’s leading law
firms. We represent both private and public sector clients, with emphasis in the areas of employment, labor, construction,
education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy and immigration.
TeachBoost
TeachBoost’s customizable, best-in class instructional leadership platform empowers instructional leaders to
develop their team to its greatest potential. Our observation, coaching, and professional development tools
streamline evaluations and formative feedback in order to save time, shorten the feedback loop, and support
teachers according to their unique needs.
PCG Education
PCG Education works with states, districts, and schools to address a wide spectrum of needs such as curriculum
development, instructional resources audits, design and facilitation of professional development and professional
learning communities, school turnaround, and program reviews. Custom solutions are developed for each client in
the expertise areas of College and Career Readiness, MTSS/RTI Solutions, Special Programs and Strategic Planning.
TregoEd
TregoED helps school districts achieve problem-solving and decision-making excellence. Using proven strategies
delivered via high-quality workshops, coaching and consulting, TregoED has reached over 15,000 education leaders
since 1994. These strategies are adapted from those developed by Kepner-Tregoe, and used by Fortune 1000
companies in 44 countries for over 50 years.
Dreambox
Dreambox is a K-8 math solution driven by Intelligent Adaptive Learning™ and continuous formative assessment.
DreamBox analyzes over 48,000 data points per student for an online math experience that’s always “just right.”
Students gain conceptual understanding and real-world problem-solving abilities with our interactive standardsaligned online math tools in English and Spanish.
LightSail
LightSail offers students a personalized reading experience and educators the daily data needed to inform instruction
and drive deeper learning. LightSail’s literacy software embeds formative assessments and instructional tools into
the very best texts, delivering instant, actionable data and accelerating student growth.
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Verso Learning
Verso Learning fosters unparalleled collaboration between the teachers in a district, activates student voice,
provides authentic feedback and personalizes learning. Developed on key concepts by Michael Fullan and John
Hattie, Verso is in use by 4,000 K-12 schools globally, Verso shifts the ownership of learning to develop critical
thinking, collaboration, communication, culture, connectivity and creativity. At a glance, administrators can see
emerging leaders and successful lessons by viewing student engagement. With Verso Learning, the learning
experience of every student becomes a learning experience for the school.
National Institute for School Leadership
NISL’s Executive Development Program gives districts the capacity to strengthen the leadership of both serving
principals and aspiring leaders. Affordable to implement and proven to raise student achievement, the program
can transform leadership and learning in your schools.
Dolinka Group
Dolinka Group, LLC has helped more than 250 school districts, community college districts, and county offices of
education plan and finance school facilities. Dolinka Group’s philosophy is to provide consulting services exclusively
to public educational agencies: school districts, county offices of education, and community college districts.
We believe that it is important to understand our clients’ specific needs, which cannot be done as thoroughly by
consultants that serve competing public agencies.
Decision Science
Decision Science is a mission-driven company dedicated to helping education leaders make smarter resource
allocation decisions. We provide insight into spending information and student performance to allow school
leaders to engage proactively and creatively in leveraging their resources, including LCAP resources, for the
benefit of students.
Curriculum Associates
Curriculum Associates develops research-based, award-winning products, including i-Ready®, Ready® and
BRIGANCE. These solutions provide meaningful assessments and data-driven, differentiated instruction.
NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association)
Founded by educators nearly 40 years ago, NWEA™ is a global not-for-profit educational services organization
known for our flagship interim assessment, Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP® K-12), plus Children’s Progress
Academic Assessments (CPAA®PK-3) and a progress monitoring solution – Skills Navigator® (3-8). Our researchbased core lets us do what’s driven us from the beginning: give educators tools proven to help them make a
difference. NWEA serves over 7,500 partners and some 12 million students.
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EF Tours
Exclusive CALSA education travel partner. EF’s Professional Learning Study Tours are a unique way for educators to
pursue professional development while exploring the world with their colleagues. We work with groups of education
leaders to help them explore education systems abroad as a way to deepen their professional knowledge and experience.
114th Partnership
Where education, industry and foundations connect to ensure students graduate prepared and inspired to thrive in
college and careers. Named for the 114th meridian, the start of the Great Continental Divide, the Partnership creates
a place where industry, education and foundations come together, set aside differences, and focus on bridging the
great divides in education: between college ready and not ready; between the classroom and real world.
Psomas
PFMG Solar provides turnkey solar solutions to its clients by utilizing a combination of engineering expertise,
private investor financing, and federal/state subsidies. We are the #1 solar developer for Southern California K-12
School Districts, having built or currently building at 14 Districts and 106 schools.
Cumming Corporation
Cumming is one of the foremost experts in managing and leading K-12 construction projects across California.
Serving as advocates for school districts throughout the design and construction process, we focus on delivering
educational environments that not only inspire but endure.
Renaissance Learning
Renaissance Learning™ is a leading provider of cloud-based assessment and teaching and learning solutions that
fit the K-12 classroom, improve school performance, and accelerate learning for all. Renaissance Learning enables
educators to deliver highly differentiated and timely instruction while driving personalized student practice in reading,
writing, and math every day.
Amplify
Amplify is reimagining the way teachers teach and students learn. We immerse students in rich learning experiences
and identify and teach to each child’s individual needs. Amplify delivers interactive lessons on a platform built for
K-12 and optimize staff, resources and data to improve student achievement.
3p Learning
Meet the award-winning 3P Learning team and find out why over 5 million students love learning with us!
We are a global leader in online learning with engaging K-12 programs covering math (Mathletics) and science
(IntoScience). Our programs are loved by students, teachers, principals, districts and parents alike. Date with us!
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Shmoop
Shmoop is a digital publishing company that provides college readiness solutions for students, teachers, schools
and districts with a unique comical edge and rigorous content for Grades 6-12 curriculum.
Jump Into English
Jump Into English is a true interactive classroom experience that gives parents the skills to advocate for their
children through two major avenues of communication – technology and the English language. Taking the next
step by placing emphasis on using what was learned in real world situations leads to more well-rounded and
confident members of the school community.
RBC
RBC, is a leading provider of financial products and services to clients in Canada, the United States and internationally.
Peachjar
Peachjar is the leading digital flyer management system used by thousands of schools across North America.
This innovative communication tool ends the burden of paper flyer delivery and enables schools and community
organizations to distribute important information directly to parents. Parents can access flyers on the go and can
click to immediately sign up for activities and events. Peachjar saves schools a significant amount of time, money,
and trees while increasing parent engagement.
Rock & Roll Academy
RRA provides social - emotional learning through the power of music. On campus classrooms are redesigned into
recording studios and school climate changes overnight. Our project based teaching and learning platform along
with a spiraling curriculum, ensures accountability and quality content. We are looking for those students who need
a secure place to experiment, make mistakes and learn collaboratively.
Math Friendzy
Math Friendzy is a powerful “Collaborative Learning System” which uses patent pending technology to allow
students to help each other understand and do their homework. Plus it allows schools to create a network of FREE
live tutors. These are students from the same schools, nearby High Schools or Colleges that can tutor students
remotely and anonymously in exchange for service hours or community service. It is also a homework delivery and
grading system which saves teachers hundreds of hours. The system includes over 16 million learning resources
that teachers can easily assign to their students along with their homework. Math Friendzy is also a comprehensive
supplemental math program, 100% aligned to Common Core State Standards.
Summer Institute Company Descriptions
SchoolCity
SchoolCity Inc. provides school districts with revolutionary common core aligned assessment, accountability and
data management solutions. Based in California’s Silicon Valley, SchoolCity has been working with schools
nationwide to measure and increase student achievement since 1999. Our flagship, the STARS™ Suite delivers a
fully integrated assessment system that warehouses critical data within the most user-friendly dashboard, allowing
teachers to enact change where it matters most: the classroom. SchoolCity is your single destination for meaningful
data management. We exist so that your students achieve.
Generation YES
Gen YES trains upper elementary, middle and high school students to become student technology leaders at their
school sites. In essence, they help other students and teachers with any tech needs. Tablet implementation, laptop,
desktop computers and smart board tier one tech support are areas of interest. Students receive ISTE certified
digital badges after completion of the program.
School Climate Solutions
Research shows that schools cannot help students reach their full academic potential without first taking meaningful
steps to promote health, well-being, and safety. At SCS, we provide teachers, students and parents with the tools
to make this happen. We provide resources in three core areas: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING; MENTAL
HEALTH & BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING.
Accelerate Learning
Accelerate Learning is a web-based, comprehensive, hands-on science curriculum developed at Rice University
built to CA Next Generation Science Standards.
TeamYou
TeamYou is a school-wide and district-wide incentive system. Based on positive behavior reinforcement,
brain science, and game design, TeamYou supports your mandated PBIS requirements, and improves your school
culture to reduce suspensions and bullying. Most importantly, TeamYou is fun, easy, and designed for 21st-century
students and teachers.
Sigmanet
SIGMAnet is one of the largest Information Technology (IT) consulting, solutions and Managed Services providers in
California. SIGMAnet is uniquely positioned to serve Education and Government institutions. We understand that
today’s public sector groups need complete solutions that are built with both your budget and lifecycle management
in mind. By working hands on with education and government organizations we have an innate understanding of
their business environments and need to provide mission-critical services. We pride ourselves on providing the
best and most practical solutions for these organizations. We take the time to understand their goals as well as
their limitations, so that our solutions meet both their needs and budget.
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Jason Learning
JASON Learning is an independent nonprofit organization with a mission of inspiring and educating kids everywhere
through real science and exploration. Named for the mythological Greek explorer, JASON is an internationally
acclaimed, exploration-based program that links students everywhere—inside the classroom and out—to real
science and scientists through technology intensive, inquiry-based curricula.
CrowdSchool
CrowdSchool is an award winning community marketplace for planning, teaching, and sharing Project Based
Learning in K-12 classrooms on any device. Want to start a project based Challenge for your classroom in minutes?
Sign up free at http://CrowdSchool.co
Insight
As a cutting edge IT company, Insight’s unique model combines an array of advanced services and expert technical
resources with a far-reaching supply chain to provide your business the level of solution support it needs –
whenever you need it. Our technology practices bring deep technical skills in vital solution areas to help you
implement strategic technologies. Our Lifecycle and Management Services give you new ways to balance changing
IT business priorities and limited resources. Insight’s broad technical scope and capabilities offer a single-source for
diverse IT goals. With a complete portfolio of hardware, software and services, Insight can help your company at
every stage – from planning to implementation to ongoing management. Let us know how we can help keep your
IT business strategy moving forward.
CRY Productions
Sergia Perez’, C.R.Y. Productions focuses on Social and Emotional Learning using Theater. We seek to transform,
inspire and encourage healing through our dynamic theater presentation with the show, I DIDN’T CRY and our
WRITE TO LIVE-workshops. Audiences are invited to live and learn about the choices the characters make and are
encouraged to consider their choices as well
The Pledge Tour
The Pledge Tour is a curriculum-based, customizable assembly music tour that positively impacts the climate of
K-12 schools by advocating for a bully-free, kind, diverse student body. We offer follow-up based programs
addressing Bullying Prevention, Kindness, Diversity, Giving Back to the Community, and Pursuing Successful Career
Paths to provide educators with the opportunity to see a change in climate at their school.
Townsend Public Affairs
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA), founded in 1998 by Christopher Townsend, is now one of the largest advocacy
firms in California. TPA is the only major government relations firm in California that specializes in both policy
advocacy AND funding from federal, state, and local governments for the programs and projects of its clients,
who consist primarily of local public agencies and non-profit organizations.
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Mentoring Minds
Mentoring Minds is a national educational publisher developing proven K-12 instructional materials that encourage
critical thinking for life. Our mission and commitment is to motivate children to think critically and to learn effective
problem-solving skills in the classroom that will increase their success and prepare them for life in the 21st-century
global marketplace.
FIBO KIDS Academy
Fibo Kids Academy offers 2 separate STEAM based subjects for elementary schools: Coding and Art. Both subjects
are delivered to students through high-tech interactive Assemblies featuring a famous Coder or Artist and through
1 hour instructional Workshops where students either build an App or complete an Art project inspired by the
Artist or Coder. Fibo featured Artists next year are Durer (Printmaking), Homer (Watercolors) and O’Keefe (Acrylics)
and our Coder is Steve Jobs (Breakout).
Truenorthlogic
Truenorthlogic is a national provider of professional growth software for K-12 education agencies supporting
educator improvement and its connection to student achievement. The system provides administrators with the
online tools to prepare, grow, support and retain an effective faculty and staff, and educators with an aligned,
continuous and personalized approach to professional growth.
FishTree
Fishtree brings differentiation to every student, as an adaptive tool impacting student outcomes and increasing
teacher usage. Fishtree seamlessly integrates every resource, assessment, and open education resources (OER),
automatically aligned with CA Common Core standards. All resources are automatically curated and aligned to
each student at their personal level. Platform meets LCAP goals for academic achievement for foster youth, special
needs and EL learners. Gives Voice and Choice by going to a deeper level and addresses the six C’s by adaptive
learning for 21st century learners, and providing SDAIE, GLAD, etc. strategies automatically, under one platform.
Odysseyware
Odysseyware offers customizable, competency-based digital curricula, designed for 21st century College and
Career Readiness. CCSS K-12 core, elective, supplemental and CTE courses, with an expanding list of AG approvals.
StudentNest
StudentNest is an online tutoring company specializing in: Math; English; Reading. StudentNest has also created
its own Computer Literacy Training Program and Legos Robotics program. Tutoring is done as supplemental
education as an intervention program at regular school sites, along with Probation, Court Schools, and Group Homes.
Summer Institute Company Descriptions
Generation Ready
Generation Ready was formed in late 2012, combining more than 20 years of the deep expertise and resources
of two long-renowned education organizations – Editure/AUSSIE Professional Development and JBHM Education
Group. Today, we’re one of the largest providers of professional development and school improvement services
in the country, partnering with districts, schools and state departments of education. Our uniquely integrated
approach combines highly customized job-embedded professional development, based on our evidence-based
Six-Essential Practices framework, with our proprietary ReadyPath technology platform. This blended delivery
model ensures we can improve teacher and leader practices directly tied to accelerating student achievement,
closing student achievement gaps and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
STIFEL
STIFEL is the leading underwriter of California K-12 school district bonds.* We assist local districts in providing
financing for facility projects, including new construction, modernization, renovation and technology improvements.
Our work with California school districts includes general obligation bonds, Mello-Roos bonds, certificates of
participation, leases, TRANs, and the refinancing or restructuring of previously issued bonds. We give back to the
communities we serve by supporting CALSA’s student scholarship program as well as providing college scholarships
to graduating high school seniors through STIFEL’s annual Fabric of Society essay competition.
*Source: Thomson Reuters, number of issues for 2014.
One Hope Wine
ONEHOPE Wine donates HALF of profits to make a social impact. Find, buy and ship wines, wine gifts, wine baskets,
and wine clubs that give back!
Learning Dynamics
Premier, research based reading program for children ages 3-8. CALSA, Weekly Reader and Steven Covey have
rated Learning Dynamics as the number one reading program in the U.S. If you want your TK, Kinder and 1st grade
students reading at the 2nd & 3rd grade levels once they complete Kindergarten, please come speak with us.
Grand Canyon University
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a private university that offers more than 160 on-line and campusbased degree programs and concentrations.
Leader Services
The LEA Billing Option provides reimbursement for schools that provide certain medically-necessary health-related
services to students eligible for Medi-Cal. Leader facilitates the process through staff training, data capture through
our web-based CAMRA system, claim submission, reconciliation, reporting, and more. The Medi-Cal Administrative
Activities program, or MAA, facilitates Medi-Cal reimbursement for school staff that provide services in support of
the state’s Medi-Cal program, including outreach activities. School staff participate in three quarterly time studies
through our online CATS system, which takes only minutes a day during the time study week
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AVID
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a
global society. AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to
closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities.
Established more than 30 years ago with one teacher in one classroom, AVID today impacts more than 800,000
students in 44 states and 16 other countries/territories.
Arcadis
ARCADIS is the leading global natural and built asset design & consultancy firm working in partnership with our
clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering,
project and management services. ARCADIS differentiates through its talented and passionate people and its
unique combination of capabilities covering the whole asset life cycle, its deep market sector insights and its ability
to integrate health & safety and sustainability into the design and delivery of solutions across the globe. We are
28,000 people that generate more than €3 billion in revenues.
Beyond Differences
Beyond Differences is dedicated to ending social isolation among students in middle school. We believe that all
teens should feel included, valued and accepted by their peers. Our organization trains and empowers teens to
lead the movement to create an inclusive middle school culture, and involves families, teachers and community
leaders in support of their efforts.
CISCO
We give people skills to thrive in a connected world, empowering them to be global problem solvers and speed
the pace of social change. That’s impact multiplied.
Dr. Casey Reason
Dr. Casey Reason is an author, speaker, trainer, and innovator who uses the new science of learning to train leaders
and inspire lasting innovation. He’s also the president of an internationally acclaimed company that’s been designing
innovative virtual learning systems since 2001.
Impact Teen Drivers
Automobile collisions have been the leading cause of death for American teens for generations. Since 2007, Impact Teen Drivers has emerged as a leading non-profit organization dedicated to reversing this pervasive yet 100%
preventable crisis. Impact’s mission is to change the culture of driving forever thereby saving lives not only in this
generation of drivers, but also in all future generations of drivers.
Young Audiences of San Diego
Through the creative arts, we INSPIRE, motivate and challenge children to achieve their full potential; we PROVIDE
professional development for teachers and artists; and we LEAD the community in advocating for more arts education
in schools.
Mentoring Program Partners
Sodexo
Founding CALSA mentoring program partner. Sodexo provides services which promote quality of life by combining
the diversity of our people to generate performance and well-being.
Dannis, Woliver & Kelly
Dannis, Woliver & Kelley is a statewide full-service education law firm, exclusively serving California school and college
districts and county offices of education
SchoolCity
SchoolCity helps districts across the country create their own success stories with revolutionary assessment,
accountability and data management solutions. Based in California’s Silicon Valley, SchoolCity has been working with
schools nationally to increase student achievement since 1999. Our integrated product line warehouses critical
data within a user-friendly dashboard system allowing teachers to enact change where it matters most: the classroom.
Our team of educators and technologists apply a nuanced knowledge of teaching and learning to help over 700
districts turn data into action in their school improvement efforts. SchoolCity is your one-stop destination for
meaningful data management. We exist so that your students may achieve.
STIFEL
STIFEL is the leading underwriter of California K-12 school district bonds.* We assist local districts in providing
financing for facility projects, including new construction, modernization, renovation and technology improvements.
Our work with California school districts includes general obligation bonds, Mello-Roos bonds, certificates of
participation, leases, TRANs, and the refinancing or restructuring of previously issued bonds. We give back to the
communities we serve by supporting CALSA’s student scholarship program as well as providing college scholarships
to graduating high school seniors through STIFEL’s annual Fabric of Society essay competition.
*Source: Thomson Reuters, number of issues for 2014.
Illuminate
Illuminate software and support solutions were designed to match our mantra, “‘one system, one login, one
solution”. Building on the team’s successful history of creating software and service solutions for over 500 school
districts across the United States, Illuminate launched with three products that provide a complete data, information,
and assessment solution for all school districts.
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