A Sessions NEW

8:40 -11:00

Session 1: Get up and Go Google TK-12

  • Presenters: Kristina Mattis and Lindsay Blass
  • Room: Library
  • Description: "Are you new to Google or need a quick refresher on key Google Apps to get you going for day 1? Join in for this high level overview to get you up & going on the SFUSD main communication and collaboration platform for instruction and productivity!"
  • Handouts and Materials: Given at presentation through Google Classroom

Session 2: SFUSD Assessments and Illuminate, Grades 3-5

  • Presenters: Jesch Reyes, Mary Cashen, Michelle Maghes, Greg Belnap, Jake Harris and Sanjay Makhijani
  • Room: 320
  • Description: Teachers will gain knowledge of SFUSD’s Learning-Based Assessment System, with a focus on District Assessments in Math and ELA in grades 3-5 and an overview of Illuminate. Throughout the session, participants will explore the AAO website to access information, guidance, and support tools.
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Session 3: Elementary Science Education in SFUSD, Grades TK-5

  • Presenters: Carolyn Gencarella and Emily Crouch
  • Room: 338
  • Description: In this session elementary science teachers will learn about the core curriculum, the implementation of the NGSS and resources available to them. Included in this presentation will be information on how to get involved in curriculum work, what resources are available for curriculum planning, what our science education partners can provide and how to take students on field trips safely.
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Session 4: Getting Started: SFUSD’s Elementary E/LA Core Curriculum & Integrated ELD (Grades 3-5)*

  • Presenters: Mary Farr
  • Room: 300
  • Description: An introduction to SFUSD's E/LA PK-12 Core Curriculum and the Comprehensive Approach to Literacy.
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Session 5: No Nonsense Nurturer Online Classroom Management Course

  • Presenters: Caroline Satoda, Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely, Patrick Hennessey, Lori Murakami, Tom Nishimura , Alma Alberto , Kelly Reimer
  • Room: 340
  • Description: Learn how to be a "No Nonsense Nurturer" teacher whos develop strong, positive relationships with your students and their caregivers and establish clear expectations for students.
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Session 6: Get Your Attendance and Grade Book Online! *Required for 6-12

  • Presenters: Paul Goesling
  • Room: 344
  • Description: All new teachers need to learn how to accurately take attendance and leverage our grade book platform via Synergy. Attend this 1 hour get up and go session to get the basics that will have you ready for day one!
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Session 7: Design Mindsets and Curriculum in the Classroom

  • Presenters: Jenny Hoang, Brian Fox
  • Room: 314
  • Description: SFUSD iLab would like to share our equity-centered design mindsets and curriculum with new teachers and brainstorm together on how we might bring these into the classroom.
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Session 8: Birds, Bees and LGBT: Inclusive Health Education in Elementary Grades

  • Presenters: Presenters: Erica Lingrell (Health Education Administrator), Erik Martinez (LGBTQ Programs Coordinator) and Nicole Arteaga (School Climate Coordinator Support Services for LGBTQ Youth)
  • Room: 346
  • Description: In this session, teachers will become familiar with SFUSD health education policy and resources, LGBTQ-inclusive best practices, and support students and families to be safe, healthy and ready to learn.
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Session 9: Getting Started: SFUSD’s Secondary E/LA Core Curriculum & Integrated ELD (Grades 6-12)*

  • Presenters: Erin O'Brien
  • Room: 302
  • Description: An introduction to SFUSD's E/LA Pk-12 Core Curriculum and the Comprehensive Approach to Literacy.
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Session 10: Math Core Curriculum and Math Teaching Toolkit & Integrated ELD TK-Elementary*

  • Presenters: Glenn Kenyon, Noam Szoke and Kathy Bradley
  • Room: 326
  • Description: In this session, elementary teachers will explore ​the SFUSD Math ​Core Curriculum and Digital Math Teaching Toolkit. Come experience pedagogies that support all learners to engage with rigorous mathematics in a discourse-rich classroom.
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Session 11: No session offered

Session 12: Designated ELD TK-5*

  • Presenters: Miguel de Loza
  • Room: 342
  • Description: Overview in how to support English Language Learners in your classroom with the Designated ELD Framework
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE

Drop in Session : Lesson Planning 101

  • Presenters: Helen Zhang
  • Room: 316
  • Description: In this session, teachers will be able to examine the benefits and principles of long and short term planning. Participants will leave with resources and strategies to support effective lesson planning.
  • Handouts and Materials: Click HERE