8:00am-3:00pm
Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Conference Center
601 W McKinley Ave 
Pomona, CA 91768 — (SOLD OUT: Sign up for Pomona waitlist)

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Keynote Speaker

Dr. Brian McDaniel a 2018 California Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year Nominee, is a music educator who has raised over $1,000,000 through grants, donations, sponsorships, and fundraisers to ensure access for every child in his program. As an educator for 12 years, he has successfully built award winning Elementary, Middle and High Schools music programs, serves in Leadership with various school and teacher organizations, and is an Educational Justice Advocate who is passionate about helping students overcome obstacles through academic opportunities. (Read more)

Morning Workshop Sessions 

The “S.E.L.”(Social Emotional Learning) in SSEL: Meet your SSEL Partners
Room: California Ballroom
Targeted audience: Everyone
Have you ever wondered how you can get additional support for your ASES or 21st CCLC programs? Come meet your partners from the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL) and find out how you are not alone in your efforts to build quality programs. This workshop will offer you the opportunity to learn about the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL) and learn about ways to access technical assistance and resources, and see how we put the “S.E.L.”(Social Emotional Learning) in SSEL!
Presenters:
Diego Arancibia-Director, ASAPConnect
Julie Sesser-Specialist, ASAPConnect
Jen Taylor-Education Programs Consultant, CDE’s EXLD
System of Support for Expanded Learning Members

All in for Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Creating a Coherent Approach Across Learning Environments
Room: Sonoma 1
Targeted audience: Everyone
Come learn about how SEL is an essential part of a well-rounded quality education in all youth-serving settings. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the CDE’s Guiding Principles and their application within Expanded Learning programs as well as hear from local Expanded Learning experts on how they have built an SEL culture within their programs. This will be an interactive workshop that includes peer sharing and learning.
Presenter
Michael Funk-Director, CDE’s EXLD
Heather Williams- Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships Lead, CDE’s EXLD

“Growth Heartset®”: Establishing a Culture of Caring
Room: Sonoma 2
Targeted Auduence: Everyone
How do we awaken our young people to who they are and what their lives can become? What if we need to develop a new “Growth Heartset®” to complement and enhance a positive “growth mindset”? We may think that their minds are ready to learn, but what may not be ready are our students hearts. In order to experience the benefits of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), we need to move beyond principles and curricula. How do we instill SEL in both ourselves as practitioners and in our programs’ culture, so that we teach and lead by authentic example? Come and learn skills to develop a new “growth heartset” in our teaching and learning. This interactive workshop focuses on shaping successful learning environ-ments that thrive on a foundation infused with caring, connectivity, and proven SEL practices: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.
Presenters:
Stu Semigran- President and Co-Founder, EduCare Foundation
George Hernandez- Vice President of After School Programs, EduCare Foundation
Armando Diaz- Program Director, EduCare Foundation

Mental Health and Trauma Centered Care for Students in Out Of School Time Programs
Room: Sonoma 3
Targeted audience: Everyone
This workshop will focus on the prevention, recognition and care of students in trauma in Before and After School Programs
Presenter:
Tom McFadden- Village Extended School Program Coordinator, Monrovia Unified School District

First You: Mindfully Creating a Positive School Climate Through Self-Care
Room: Leona
Targeted audience: Everyone
Psst! Hey, have you noticed that there seems to be stress coming from every direction? Constantly focusing on goals and achievement; eliminating barriers to learning; and generating positive regard for self and others could overwhelm even the best made program plan. What can you do? Join us for First You: Mindfully Creating a Positive School Climate through Self-Care. Addressing our personal well-being is essential if we are to model and support the mind, body, and spirit of everyone we serve. This workshop seeks to increase well-being and reduce stress via intentional self-care strategies including Mindfulness. No prior experience needed. Walk away feeling more focused and calm.
Presenter:
Allison Haynes- Administrator, Pupil & Administrative Services, Riverside County Office of Education

Afternoon Workshop Sessions 

Youth Resiliency
Room: Sonoma 1
Targeted audience: Everyone
Regardless of the demographics or community, ALL youth encounter risk factors that can impact their learning, social emotional well-being, and overall ability to be successful. Participants will learn how they can increase youth’s capacity for resiliency, through the protective factors: Caring Relationships, High Expectations, and Opportunities for Participation.
Presenter:
Jennifer Cisneros- Director Director of Extended Learning Programs, Santa Ana Unified School District

Ready. Set. Go! Engaging Your Community in Prevention Education
Room: Sonoma 2
Targeted audience: Everyone
Join the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) for a dynamic discussion and presentation about prevention education to help build your program’s capacity to help protect children in your community. You will learn about free and ready-to-use materials, and help provide feedback, give input and share experiences about your community prevention programming needs. Both real world and online safety and empowerment curriculum, videos and presentations will be shared as well as reinforcing social and traditional media campaigns. 
Presenter:
Tina Bigdeli- Outreach Manager, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Growing from a Solid Foundation – Safe and Supportive Programs
Room: Sonoma 3
Targeted audience: Everyone
Creating safe and supportive spaces in expanded learning programs is a foundational practice on which ALL programs can grow. This workshop will help you dive deeper into the Safe and Supportive Environment Quality Standard. Participants will define those terms for themselves and their program, differentiate between physical and emotional safety and learn how to build, maintain and sustain the types of nurturing relationships that allow children and youth to feel supported and appreciated.
Presenter:
Tiffany Gipson-Program Specialist, CAN

85/15
Room: Leona
Targeted audience: Program Coordinators, Program Directors, Grant Managers, District Administrators and Fiscal Managers
Do you ever feel like you hear conflicting information about the requirements of 85/15, also known as direct services to pupils?  The Policy Committee of the Expanded Learning Division has created a presentation on Direct Service to Pupils, Administrative, Indirect Costs (also known as 85/15) and Supplement vs. Supplant to give grantees a better understanding of the requirements, review the common issues surfaced through Federal Program Monitoring and Audits and provide resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the CDE to learn about 85/15!
Presenters
Kelly Faustino- Education Programs Consultant, CDE’s EXLD
Joshua Brady-Education Administrator, CDE’s EXLD

Ally Stands for Action: Supporting LGBT and Students in Expanded Learning
Room: Napa
Targeted audience: Everyone
This is an interactive workshop that presents strategies to create safe and engaging spaces for LGBT+ students. Basic terminology, recent changes in state laws, and data is presented with a focus on LGBT+ youth who are homeless and in foster care. You will learn how to be an “ally” and what action steps you can take to support LGBT+ youth. National and local resources will be provided to strengthen your program.
Presenter
Mignonne Pollard-Education Programs Consultant, CDE’s EXLD
Sharla E. Smith, MPH, HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Consultant, CDE

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