Loading…
Saturday, September 19
 

9:30am PDT

Ask More. Tell Less. Coach Better.
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Coaching delivers the highest return on investment by helping professionals discover and strengthen their own practice. Explore the coaching continuum, observation protocols, then practice two powerful strategies: "I Noticed, I Wonder " and "Modified Coaching." This highly interactive session will provide you with coaching tools you can use immediately to build strong teams.
Speakers
avatar for Cyndee Zandes

Cyndee Zandes

Founder/Executive Director, Consult 4 Kids
Dr. CynDee Zandes has spent more than 40 years supporting educators and leaders in creating positive learning environments for children and youth. As a teacher, principal, district leader, and consultant, she believes coaching is one of the most powerful ways to develop people and... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

9:30am PDT

CA Quality Standards for Expanded Learning: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), A Process You Can Really Use
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Learn how to use Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) as a practical framework to strengthen your Expanded Learning program. In this interactive session, participants will explore the five-step CQI cycle: Prepare, Assess, Plan, Improve, and Reflect, and its alignment with the California Expanded Learning Quality Standards. Participants will leave with practical strategies, planning tools, and a clear action plan to improve program quality, strengthen staff collaboration, enhance student experiences, and support continuous program growth.
Speakers
avatar for Lupita Perez

Lupita Perez

Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network
Lupita Perez, a Senior Specialist at CAN, is a passionate advocate for equitable practices and community health. With a background as an Expanded Learning Site Coordinator and a Crisis Response Case Manager, Lupita brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and experience to her work... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

9:30am PDT

They Go Where We Lead- Practicing Professionalism
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Come learn about professional behavior in an expanded learning environment. Explore strategies that define professionals and expand skills in communicating for results and building healthy relationships. Participate in discussions of the standards for responsible and ethical conduct, as well as guidelines for maintaining integrity, honesty, and accountability.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Executive Director/Founder, Kids Kan
Dr. Gale K. Gorke has been a public school educator for nearly 40 years, teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels.  She currently is the Executive Director of Kids Kan Inc., an organization that specializes in staff development, activity selection and program implementation... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

10:55am PDT

CA Quality Standards for Expanded Learning: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), A Process You Can Really Use
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:55am - 12:10pm PDT
Learn how to use Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) as a practical framework to strengthen your Expanded Learning program. In this interactive session, participants will explore the five-step CQI cycle: Prepare, Assess, Plan, Improve, and Reflect, and its alignment with the California Expanded Learning Quality Standards. Participants will leave with practical strategies, planning tools, and a clear action plan to improve program quality, strengthen staff collaboration, enhance student experiences, and support continuous program growth.
Speakers
avatar for Lupita Perez

Lupita Perez

Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network
Lupita Perez, a Senior Specialist at CAN, is a passionate advocate for equitable practices and community health. With a background as an Expanded Learning Site Coordinator and a Crisis Response Case Manager, Lupita brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and experience to her work... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:55am - 12:10pm PDT
TBA

10:55am PDT

Desire in Decision-Making - Obedience versus Responsibility
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:55am - 12:10pm PDT
What motivates us to do the right thing simply because it is right? What differentiates obedience from responsibility? How do we become more motivated, engaged, and demonstrate self-initiating skills? Come learn strategies and techniques that develop desire in making positive decisions, teach responsibility, and encourage active engagement in ourselves and others.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Dr. Gale K. Gorke

Executive Director/Founder, Kids Kan
Dr. Gale K. Gorke has been a public school educator for nearly 40 years, teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels.  She currently is the Executive Director of Kids Kan Inc., an organization that specializes in staff development, activity selection and program implementation... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:55am - 12:10pm PDT
TBA

10:55am PDT

Professionals Don't Just Show Up—They Step Up
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:55am - 12:10pm PDT
Professionalism is a daily choice. Discover how being fully present, communicating with honesty and respect, owning mistakes, honoring commitments, and continually growing your skills strengthen your impact on children and colleagues. Through reflection and practical strategies, you'll leave ready to choose professionalism—and excellence—every single day.
Speakers
avatar for Cyndee Zandes

Cyndee Zandes

Founder/Executive Director, Consult 4 Kids
Dr. CynDee Zandes has spent more than 40 years supporting educators and leaders in creating positive learning environments for children and youth. As a teacher, principal, district leader, and consultant, she believes coaching is one of the most powerful ways to develop people and... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:55am - 12:10pm PDT
TBA

10:55am PDT

Design Your Own Immersive Life Lessons: Turning Lived Experience into Engaging Activities
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:55am - 12:10pm PDT
Come experience SEL the way students do through play, storytelling, reflection, movement, and real connection. In this highly interactive workshop, participants will transform everyday games, icebreakers, and enrichment activities into immersive life lessons that build communication, collaboration, creativity, confidence, and belonging. Through facilitation practice, collaborative design challenges, and youth-centered discussion strategies, attendees will explore culturally responsive approaches aligned to Common Core speaking/listening skills, 21st Century Skills, and CDE Expanded Learning Quality Standards around Active & Engaged Learning and Youth Voice & Leadership. Leave with ready-to-use facilitation tools, adaptable activity frameworks, reflection prompts, and engaging lesson ideas staff can implement immediately.
Speakers
avatar for Sena Lee (w/ Lily Payan)

Sena Lee (w/ Lily Payan)

CEO, MILLU
Sena is the Co-Founder of MILLU, a mission-driven organization reimagining play-based, community-centered learning. She has supported grassroots schools across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, bringing a global perspective to SEL, character development, and culturally responsive... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 10:55am - 12:10pm PDT
TBA

1:30pm PDT

Ask More. Tell Less. Coach Better.
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
Coaching delivers the highest return on investment by helping professionals discover and strengthen their own practice. Explore the coaching continuum, observation protocols, then practice two powerful strategies: "I Noticed, I Wonder " and "Modified Coaching." This highly interactive session will provide you with coaching tools you can use immediately to build strong teams.
Speakers
avatar for Cyndee Zandes

Cyndee Zandes

Founder/Executive Director, Consult 4 Kids
Dr. CynDee Zandes has spent more than 40 years supporting educators and leaders in creating positive learning environments for children and youth. As a teacher, principal, district leader, and consultant, she believes coaching is one of the most powerful ways to develop people and... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
TBA

1:30pm PDT

Design Your Own Immersive Life Lessons: Turning Lived Experience into Engaging Activities
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
Come experience SEL the way students do through play, storytelling, reflection, movement, and real connection. In this highly interactive workshop, participants will transform everyday games, icebreakers, and enrichment activities into immersive life lessons that build communication, collaboration, creativity, confidence, and belonging. Through facilitation practice, collaborative design challenges, and youth-centered discussion strategies, attendees will explore culturally responsive approaches aligned to Common Core speaking/listening skills, 21st Century Skills, and CDE Expanded Learning Quality Standards around Active & Engaged Learning and Youth Voice & Leadership. Leave with ready-to-use facilitation tools, adaptable activity frameworks, reflection prompts, and engaging lesson ideas staff can implement immediately.
Speakers
avatar for Sena Lee (w/ Lily Payan)

Sena Lee (w/ Lily Payan)

CEO, MILLU
Sena is the Co-Founder of MILLU, a mission-driven organization reimagining play-based, community-centered learning. She has supported grassroots schools across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, bringing a global perspective to SEL, character development, and culturally responsive... Read More →
Saturday September 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
TBA
 
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.