Joe Bauers, CALPRO Finanical Network
Jordan Colman, Octavia Wealth Advisors
Are you ready to take charge of your financial future? Join us for an engaging session in partnership with CALPRO and Octavia Wealth Advisors, designed to help you achieve your retirement goals. Topics include:
Market Update: Stay informed on the latest financial trends and how they impact your investments.
Tax Law Changes: Learn about recent updates and strategies to maximize your tax benefits.
Social Security Updates: Discover how recent law changes benefit educators and maximize your Social Security.
Pension Insights: Understand your options and optimize your pension.
Professional Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of seasoned professionals who specialize in helping Educators build secure financial futures.
Whether you're planning your first steps or refining your strategy, this session will empower you to retire with confidence and courage.
Kimberly Allain, High Five Career Coaching, Human Resources Executive
This interactive session will focus on empowering participants to navigate uncertainty with resilience, courage, and intentional action. Drawing from the principles of emotional intelligence, personal agency, and the power of choice, participants will explore how to rise from adversity and make thoughtful decisions that align with their core values. This session will include reflective journaling exercises, group discussions, visualization, and intentional action planning. Participants will have the opportunity to share
experiences, build a sense of community, and leave with a concrete plan to navigate their professional and personal challenges with resilience and purpose.
Key Learning Objectives:
Understand how to harness resilience during difficult transitions.
Explore the importance of letting go of what cannot be controlled to regain clarity and focus.
Learn how to make intentional choices that reflect personal values and purpose.
Discover how to apply past experiences of resilience to current challenges.
Develop an action plan to align with personal goals and move forward with greater strength.
Alex Plasky
What does it take to truly believe? Alex shares his compelling journey of surviving a spinal cord injury and making life-altering decisions that demanded immense courage. This session explores how belief and choice can redefine what’s possible, offering practical tools to overcome fear, transform self-doubt into empowerment, and lead with confidence. Aligned with the theme, ‘It Takes Courage to Believe,’ Alex ensures attendees leave not only inspired but fully equipped to put these lessons into action in their own lives.
Kristel Boe, ArtBeat Founder and Creative Director, Artbeat San Diego
Relax and get in touch with your creative side! During this gently guided workshop, you'll enjoy the hands-on experience of painting tiles using your creative side. This is a no-fail creative workshop where making a beautiful, unique and functional art piece is easy. All materials are provided for a fun, fuss free, artistic experience. Finished tiles will be easy to transport and so fun to display! This might also be a great activity to do with your own staff.
Jennette Vanderpool
In today's fast-paced educational environment, AI technology offers transformative potential for K-12 public school leaders. By leveraging AI, school leaders can significantly improve efficiencies, save time on daily tasks, and optimize site budgets and task completion. AI tools can streamline administrative tasks such as scheduling, communication, and data management. For instance, AI-powered scheduling systems can automate the creation of timetables, ensuring optimal resource allocation and reducing manual errors. Additionally, AI-driven communication platforms can facilitate seamless interaction between staff, parents, and students, enhancing overall engagement and collaboration. Budget management is another area where AI can make a substantial impact. AI algorithms can analyze spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide predictive insights for future budgeting. This enables administrators to make informed financial decisions, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently. Moreover, AI can assist in task completion by automating routine processes such as attendance tracking, report generation, and performance evaluations. This not only saves time but also allows administrators to focus on more strategic initiatives that drive school improvement.
Veronica Scott
Rebecca Bellingham
As Geoffrey Cohen of Stanford University says, “belonging isn’t just a byproduct of success, but a condition for it in school… and virtually every domain in which humans deal with other humans.” Join the authors of the new book, The Artful Approach to Exploring Identity and Fostering Belonging, to explore practical tools and fresh practices for helping schools and communities become places where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued to be their unique selves. Attendees will learn tips for lighting a spark with creative professional development, fueling campus joy and academic excellence, and responding to challenging moments with care—all with an artful approach.
About the Presenters: Veronica Scott, a Black, Chicana woman and Rebecca Bellingham, a white, Jewish woman, bring their experience as educators, school leaders, DEIB facilitators, and artists to offer a creative and engaging approach to professional development. They use their unique identities and experiences to offer multiple perspectives on leadership and education. And, as teaching artists, Veronica and Rebecca lean into the power of picture books, poetry, and pop culture to engage audiences and empower educators.