Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - VOLUNTARY PD DAY - Conference Breakouts @ Thomas Jefferson
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Sign In I Light Snacks & Refreshments @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School Gym
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Welcome
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
WUESD 2025 PD Days Instructions
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Breakout Session #1 Bring your devices
Unlocking Dyslexia: Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia. Presenter: Mrs. Farris @ Room 30
Empowering Educators with AI: ChatGPT and MagicSchool AI in Action. Presenter: Mrs. Hubble @ Staff Lounge
Let's Talk EL: Strategies That Spark Success. Presenters: Mrs. Castillo & Ms. Soto @ Cafeteria
At-Risk Students: A Holistic Approach Through Community Schools. Presenters: Mr. Barraza & Mrs. Campbell @ Room 32
Introduction to Canva. Presenters: Ms. Herrera & Ms. Zepeda @ Library
STMath- Learn the Basics for TK-2nd Teachers. Presenter: Dr. Bradex @ Room 49
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Break
10:25 AM - 11:40 AM
Breakout Session #2 Bring your devices
Building Thinking Classrooms and Math Games. Presenters: Mrs. Rogers & Mrs. Rodriguez @ Room 30
Empowering Educators with AI: ChatGPT and MagicSchool AI in Action. Presenter: Mrs. Hubble @ Staff Lounge
Working Towards Mastery Through Inquiry. Presenter: Mr. Mildenberger @ Cafeteria
Preparing for the CAST. Presenters: Mrs. Castillo & Ms. Botts @ Room 32
Dataworks/Educeri. Launch to Literacy and Link to Literacy programs & powerful Language Strategies. Presenter: Mr. Joel Soto @ Library.
STMath- Admin Reports. Presenter: Dr. Bradex @ Room 49
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Lunch @ On Your Own
12:40 PM - 1:55 PM
Breakout Session #3 Bring your devices
From Design to Practice: How Parachutes Teach Sensemaking in STEM. Presenter: Mr. Duran @ Room 30
Empowering New Teachers: Your Essential Role in Working with Students with Disabilities, IEP Process, and Accommodations. Presenters: Mrs. Riley & Ms. Acosta @ Staff Lounge
Working Towards Mastery Through Inquiry. Presenter: Mr. Mildenberger @ Cafeteria
Student Recognition & Parent Engagement with Canva and Autocrat. Presenter: Mr. Polley @ Room 32
Dataworks/Educeri. Launch to Literacy and Link to Literacy programs & powerful Language Strategies. Presenter: Mr. Joel Soto @ Library
Screencastify Kahootified Teacher Tools. Presenter: Dr. Bradex @ Room 49
1:55 PM - 2:05 PM
Break
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM
Breakout Session #4 Bring your devices
Exploring Mathematical Thinking Through Choral Counting and Counting Collections. Presenter: Ms. J. Reyes & Ms. Zepeda @ Room 30
Curious Minds at Work: STEAM for All Ages. Presenter: Mr. Polley & Mr. Rodriguez @ Cafeteria
Starting Strong: Creating Calm, Connected UTK/Kinder Classrooms. Presenter: Ms. Gonzalez @ Room 32
Dataworks/Educeri. Launch to Literacy and Link to Literacy programs & powerful Language Strategies. Presenter: Mr. Joel Soto @ Library
Tech/AI 101 using Magic School. Presenter: Dr. Bradex @ Room 49
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Sign Out @ Thomas Jefferson School Gym
Sign In @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School Gym
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Sign In I Light Snacks & Refreshments @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School Gym
8:05 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcome
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
UTK Training by Amy Moser in Staff Lounge
Non UTK Teachers Behavior Solutions @ Gym
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Break
10:10 AM - 11:30 AM
UTK Training by Amy Moser in Staff Lounge
Tier 1 Behavior Solutions @ Thomas Jefferson Cafeteria
Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan
Teachers: K - 2nd Grade & SDC/RSP K - 2nd Grade
Other Teachers: EL Coaches, Literacy Coaches, Music, & Art
Admin: Elementary Principals
Tier 2 Behavior Solutions @ Thomas Jefferson Gym
Dr. John Hannigan
Teachers: 3rd - 5th Grade & SDC/RSP 3rd - 5th Grade
Other Teachers: Elem. Academic Coaches, All Counselors, Elem. PE, All BIS, SLP, Psychologists, & Behaviorist
Admin: Elementary Vice Principals
Grade & Department Level Meetings
District Grade Level Pacing Guide, Essential Standards, and Common Formative Assessments Report Out
Middle School
6th Grade Teachers Room #36
ELA Teachers Room #02
Math Teachers Room #13
History Teachers Room #08
Science Teachers Room #49
Elective Teachers Room #16
MS PE Teachers Room #09
*SPED Teachers assigned to grade-level meetings.
11:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch @ On Your Own
12:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Classroom Walkthrough for UTK @ Elementary sites
WUESD Mandated Trainings Via MobileMind @ Your Site | Department
12:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Tier 1 Behavior Solutions @ Thomas Jefferson Cafeteria
Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan
Teachers: 6th - 8th Grade, SDC/RSP 6th - 8th
Other Teachers: Middle School- PE, Electives, ATS, Dean, Academic Coaches
Admin: Middle School Principals and Vice-Principals
Tier 2 Behavior Solutions @ Thomas Jefferson Gym
Dr. John Hannigan
Teachers: K - 2nd Grade & SDC/RSP K - 2nd Grade
Other Teachers: EL Coaches, Literacy Coaches, Music, & Art
Admin: Elementary Principals
Grade & Department Level Meetings
District Grade Level Pacing Guide, Essential Standards, and Common Formative Assessments Report Out
Elementary School
3rd Grade Teachers Room #31
4th Grade Teachers Room #32
5th Grade Teachers Room #33
Elementary PE Teachers Room #34
Other Certificated Staff
SLP, BIS, & Behaviorist Room #01
Counselors Room #02
School Psychologists, Nurses, & Speech & Language Pathologists Room #23
*SPED Teachers assigned to grade-level meetings.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Break
2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Tier 1 Behavior Solutions @ Thomas Jefferson Cafeteria
Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan
Teachers: 3rd - 5th Grade & SDC/RSP 3rd - 5th Grade
Other Teachers: Elem. Academic Coaches, All Counselors, Elem. PE, All BIS, SLP, Psychologists, & Behaviorist
Admin: Elementary Vice Principals
Tier 2 Behavior Solutions @ Thomas Jefferson Gym
Dr. John Hannigan
Teachers: 6th - 8th Grade, SDC/RSP 6th - 8th
Other Teachers: Middle School- PE, Electives, ATS, Dean, Academic Coaches
Admin: Middle School Principals and Vice-Principals
Grade & Department Level Meetings
District Grade Level Pacing Guide, Essential Standards, and Common Formative Assessments Report Out
Elementary School
Music & Art Room #31
Kindergarten Teachers Room #32
1st Grade Teachers Room #33
2nd Grade Teachers Room #34
*SPED Teachers assigned to grade-level meetings.
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Sign Out @ Your Site | Department