Visalia/ Central Valley, CA Summit
Wednesday, September 5th

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8:00am-3:00pm
Visalia Convention Center
303 E Acequia Ave 
Visalia, CA 93291 — (Register TODAY!)

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A room block has been made for Expanded Learning Summit attendees at the Visalia Marriott connected to the Convention Center. Discounted rooms are limited. Guest rooms must be booked by August 21st to receive the discounted rate. Click HERE to book your room today!

Keynote Speaker

Lindsay Callahan is the President and CEO of United Way Fresno and Madera Counties. Lindsay has lead the organization since February 2016, spearheading efforts to help working families thrive. The work focuses on the intersecting and comprehensive supports and services in the areas of financial stability, education, and health. (read more)

Morning Workshops

The “S.E.L.”(Social Emotional Learning) in SSEL: Meet your SSEL Partners
Room: 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

“Growth Heartset®”: Establishing a Culture of Caring
Room: San Joaquin A
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

Service Learning, Mindfulness and SEL as a Tool for Student Success! 
Room: San Joaquin B
Targeted audience: Everyone
“But why do I have to learn that? What does it have to do with me?” Sound familiar? Join us for this hands-on session that explore 5 practices to engage youth in their own development and how they become positive contributors to society. We will provide activities that integrate mindfulness, community, digital & social media awareness and service learning.
Presenter:
Julia Gabor – Mindful Founder, Kid-grit

#iAmImpact Healing Circles
Room: San Joaquin C
Targeted audience: Everyone
Restorative Justice is not a particular program or blueprint. Restorative Justice is an invitation to dialogue and an exploration of what a community (Expanded Learning Program) needs to ensure all members strengthen and maintain healthy relationships. In this session participants will be empowered and educated on how to facilitate “Healing circles” in expanded learning programs. This session will be very interactive and engaging for all levels of staffing. 
Presenter
Nathan Houston-Director of Training & Professional Development, Center for Fathers and Families

Ally Stands for Action: Supporting LGBT and Students in Expanded Learning
Room: San Joaquin D
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

Afternoon Workshops

We Belong 100
Room: San Joaquin A
Targeted audience: Everyone
Participants will learn about how culturally grounded beliefs and background affect our practice with youth, how to help raise our awareness of those factors, and share current strategies and resources to support the development young people’s social-awareness and interpersonal skills.
Presenter:
Angelica Cook – Afterschool Site Manager, Delano Unified School District

Growing from a Solid Foundation – Safe and Supportive Programs
Room: San Joaquin B
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

SEL and Me!
Room: San Joaquin C
Targeted audience: Everyone
Before implementing SEL with students we must first know what it means to implement SEL within ourselves. This session will focus on how we can better exercise our own social-emotional skills in order to maintain that important mental and emotional balance between our work and personal lives. Identify helpful strategies for managing stress, pushing through persistent problems and preventing personal and professional burn-out! 
Presenter:
Frank Escobar – Director of Student Services, Visalia Unified School District

85/15
Room: San Joaquin D
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

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