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Session One10:45am – 11:30am

Firing on All Cylinders: Using Creativity, Critical Thinking Skills, and Differentiation to Excite Students and Inspire LearningThe world our students live in is vibrant, diverse, fast-paced, and ultra-connected. Theirclassrooms and learning experiences should be too. Watch the National Teacher of the Year demonstrate several techniques for creating exciting, challenging, creative learning activities for students at all grade levels that enforce higher level thinking skills, team-based problem solving, creative expression, and multi-GLPHQVLRQDO�¿QDO�SURGXFWV���7KHVH�DFWLYLWLHV�ask students not just to show teachers what they know, but how to use their knowledge to complete new tasks in inventive ways.Rebecca Mieliwocki, 2012 National Teacher of the Year

PANEL SESSION: Working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Students in the Mainstream SettingCome learn more about how to improve the educational environment for DHH students!The panelists will provide insight into PDLQVWUHDP�VHWWLQJV�IURP�WKHLU�¿UVW�KDQG�experiences and provide tips for working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Rachel Friedman-Narr, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Special Education, CSUN; Flavia S. Fleischer, Ph.D., Chair, Deaf Studies, CSUN; Audrey Flowers, Itinerant DHH teacher; Roxanne Clanin, DHH Teacher, Multnomah St. School; Robert & Denise Sidansky, parents of mainstreamed children; Jesse Wise, Student, CSUN

What Does it Really Mean to “Pay Attention?”$OO�SDUHQWV�DQG�WHDFKHUV�ZLOO�¿QG�WKLV�VHVVLRQ�helpful in guiding children to understand their RZQ�DWWHQWLRQ�SUR¿OHV��VWUHQJWKV��DV�ZHOO�DV�glean strategies for bypassing their attention challenges! Learn what it really means to pay attention. Explore attention controls through H[DPSOHV��VLWXDWLRQV��3DUWLFLSDQWV�ZLOO�JHW�D�management plan template and list of strategies to help guide attention. Kathy Spielman, Special Education TeacherDorthee Chadda, M.A., English teacher, Academic Counselor, Westmark School

$FFRPPRGDWLRQV�DQG�0RGL¿FDWLRQV�7KDW�Work! Want to know how to help students who struggle? This presentation will provide parents and teachers with lots of hands-on, interactive strategies for students with mild to moderate disabilities in inclusive classrooms, including tools for math, reading, writing, spelling, and positive behavior support. These easy, practical ideas will help every child leave school with a smile!Sally Spencer, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Special Education, CSUN

Need Supplies? Just ASK! Finding Quick Grant $Yes, there is money available! Teachers will be shown several websites and tools to help them ¿QG�PRQH\�IRU�VXSSOLHV��¿HOG�WULSV��RU�RWKHU�classroom needs. From paper to assemblies, WHDFKHUV�ZLOO�JHW�WLSV�DQG�WULFNV�RQ�¿OOLQJ�RXW�many grant request forms. Cynthia Madera, M.A., Teacher, Burbank USD

Breakout Sessions

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Social Skills for ALL Kiddos!$OO�NLGV�FDQ�EHQH¿W�IURP�VRFLDO�VNLOOV�WUDLQLQJ��This interactive workshop will highlight what really works in social skills instruction for all children. Be prepared to engage in role-play and lots of laughs, knowing that you will be able to systematically and effectively teach social skills at the close of the session. You’ll leave with evidence-based practices and a great start to your social skills toolbox!Ivor Weiner, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Special Education, CSUN

No More Pizza FractionsWhy do all teachers use pizza for teaching fractions? We will show the advantages of using strip diagrams over the traditional circle (pizza or pie) model to solve problems involving fractions in elementary school. Come learn a new exciting and motivating technique!Michael Neubauer, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Liberal Studies Program, CSUN

Flipping the Classroom with iBooks and other Apps iBooks have emerged as a critical tool to support reading and annotating text on the iPad. This presentation will demonstrate how iBooks can be utilized both at home and at school to helping students strengthen comprehension and writing skills. In addition, this presentation will demonstrate how iBooks or any other iPad app can be used to create Flipped Classroom videos.Lauren Levine, Teacher

Culturally Responsive Classroom Management: Strategies That Really Work Do you need to build relationships with your students that lead to improved class management? If so, this session is for you! This demonstration will present practical classroom strategies for successfully integrating culturally responsive classroom management (CRCM). Come receive a handout that includes practical and implementable ideas to help you learn what works in CRCM.Greg Knotts,Ph.D., Associate Professor, Elementary Education, CSUNPhyllis Gudoski, M.A., Lecturer, Special Education, CSUN

Drawing A Blank: How to Improve Comprehension for Readers with Autism Spectrum DisorderDo you know a child with Autism Spectrum 'LVRUGHUV�ZKR�GHFRGHV�ZHOO�EXW�KDV�GLI¿FXOW\�understanding what he or she reads? This session H[SORUHV�WKH�XQLTXH�SUR¿OH�RI�UHDGHUV�RQ�WKH�VSHFWUXP�DQG�LGHQWL¿HV�VSHFL¿F�VNLOOV�WKDW�PXVW�be explicitly taught. Learn to use evidence-based

Family Focus Resource Center Rejuvenation Room

Stress Management WorkshopStressed? Who isn’t! This 45-minute workshop will focus on how to identify and manage VWUHVV��7KH�ZRUNVKRS�ZLOO�GH¿QH�VWUHVV�DQG�how it affects every aspect of our wellbeing. Explore your habitual stress responses, how they developed, and what you can do to alter them. Learn proven research based techniques for reducing stress and anxiety that you will be able to utilize in every area of your life. Erica Ide, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist at University Counseling Services, CSUNSusannah Frazier, M.A., Pre-Doctoral Intern at University Counseling Center, CSUN

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instructional practices and experience engaging, hands-on techniques for academic success.Emily Iland, M.A., Award Winning Author of “Drawing a Blank”

Quality Indicators for Inclusive Education:How is this Supposed to Work?How well does your school meet the needs of a diverse student population, including students with disabilities? Come to this session and walk away with two tools for assessing your school and classroom practices. Learn how to determine next steps as you work to meet the needs of all students. Practical examples will be provided for many of the key components discussed.Amy Hanreddy, ABD, Lecturer, Special Education,CSUN

Session Two11:45am – 12:30pm

Skype® Session - Direct from Canada!Becoming Graphically Intelligent Mind Maps work; but what works better? This session focuses on why integrating multiple graphic organizers to summarize units of study maximizes student learning and allows us to differentiate our instruction. See how and why Mind Maps, Concept Maps, Venn Diagrams, Fish Bone Diagrams, etc., can be merged to more powerfully push student thinking!Barrie Bennett, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto

If I Only Had a Brain! Want to know how to explain the brain to students at levels from K-college, without needing a Ph.D. in brain science? Participants ZLOO�OHDYH�ZLWK�VSHFL¿F�DSSURDFKHV�WR�experiential learning on brain and cognition, as well as a license for BrainWave Safari award-winning cognitive development software for personal use.Betsy Hill, M.B.A, M.A.T., President & C.O.O. BrainWave Safari

Memory Apps and Imaginary Post-Its: Mnemonics for the Classroom Mnemonic strategies are enjoyable, engaging, and highly successful at enhancing student learning and social behavior. Research indicates that students who regularly use mnemonics can increase their test scores up to 77%. Attendees will leave with a post-it mnemonic and a wealth of tips, samples, and skills for creating, using, and assessing mnemonics.Carolyn Jeffries, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Educational Psychology and Counseling, CSUNOona Miller Hanson, Graduate Student in the DLI&E Program, English Teacher

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Slowing Down Instruction to Speed Up Academic Success: Strategies Used with Cohorted English 9 and Algebra I English Learners at Northridge Academy High School (NAHS) Working together, English and math teachers slowed down initial instruction for a cohorted 9th grade group of at-risk English Learners to develop important learning tools and attitudes, as well as a safe and engaging classroom environment. The result was success! In this session, the teachers will present several of their most effective strategies, all tool kit take-aways. Bonnie Ericson, Ph.D., Professor, Secondary Education, CSUNSandra DaLie, English Teacher/Instructional Coach/CSUN-NAHS Partnership CoordinatorJeanie Mortensen, Math Teacher/Title I Coordinator/NAHS Data Coordinator

LGBT Curriculum in SchoolsHow can teachers address the FAIR Act in schools? In this session, two presenters will discuss how they implement LGBT themes in elementary school classrooms through the use of social studies curriculum and children’s literature. Learn pedagogical techniques on how to implement gay themes as a part of a more balanced multicultural education curriculum, as well as age- and grade- appropriate language, tips for addressing bullying and harassment, and leave with lesson plan ideas aligned with CA social studies content standards (K-5). Greg Knotts, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Elementary Education, CSUNGabriel Flores, Ed.D., Teacher, LAUSD

Reading Skills: What’s Working! Do you have a struggling reader? Come hear about effective interventions and strategies that link research and practice in developing reading. Leave with a resource handbook on reading strategies, as well as a resource on useful iPad apps!Jose Chavez, M.A., Educational TherapistOrli Lahav, M.A., Educational Therapist Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center

“Help! Why Can’t These Kids Control Their Behaviors?” An Insight on Sensory BehaviorsThis workshop gives participants an insight on children’s behaviors associated with atypical sensory processing, which is increasingly common. Come learn practical tools to help meet the sensory needs of children in a school environment and obtain resources for both parents and teachers. Get ready to touch, smell, taste, see, hear, and more… Hadas Mizrahi, M.A., Early Childhood Specialist

Family Focus Resource Center Rejuvenation Room

Stress Management WorkshopStressed? Who isn’t! This 45-minute workshop will focus on how to identify and manage VWUHVV��7KH�ZRUNVKRS�ZLOO�GH¿QH�VWUHVV�DQG�how it affects every aspect of our wellbeing. Explore your habitual stress responses, how they developed, and what you can do to alter them. Learn proven research based techniques for reducing stress and anxiety that you will be able to utilize in every area of your life. Erica Ide, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist at University Counseling Services, CSUNSusannah Frazier, M.A., Pre-Doctoral Intern at University Counseling Center, CSUN

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PANEL SESSION: Social Media: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the :-O Want to know how to use social media for good instead of evil? This session will show you how to use different social media tools to help promote schools and activities, increase enrollment, improve attendance, increase parental involvement, and build stronger connections to parents, students, and community, as well as how to prevent inappropriate use of social media. U need 2 B here!Edward Trimis, Ed.D., Principal, Verdugo Hills HSArturo Barcenas, APLisette Duran, DeanDarren Fitzgerald, Dean/$86'�2I¿FH�RI�&RPPXQLFDWLRQV

Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! Challenges for the Educational Leader So, what do I do now?! Educators make an average of 250 decisions each day on the job, some in isolation and some with teams. Team decision-making can be critical to the success (or failure) for leaders and for their institutions. Participants will come away with strategies and procedures necessary for making effective team decisions and avoid the pitfalls of group decisions. The session will draw upon the work of authors/researchers, such as Stephen Covey, Patrick Lencioni, Michael Fullan, John Kennedy, and Irvin Janis and include the personal experience of the presenter, as well.Bronte Reynolds, Ed.D., Former Superintendent, and Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, CSUN

Teaching History With Hands-On Objects The Autry National Center specializes in teaching lessons of the past through handling and investigating replica objects. This presentation will highlight our hands-on outreach kits, which are little museums in a box available to teachers and other educators, as well as tips on best practices in using the kits in class. Come learn more about what we offer at the Autry!Rebekah Harding, Outreach Coordinator, Autry National Center

Experience Dyslexia: A Learning Disabilities Simulation If you have heard of dyslexia or work with someone who has it, you need to attend this workshop and gain a better understanding of the lives of individuals with dyslexia! Experience Dyslexia® is a hands-on simulation that allows you to experience some of the challenges and frustrations people with language-based learning GLVDELOLWLHV�IDFH��-RLQ�WKLV�OLYHO\�DFWLYLW\��discussion and learn more.Lainie S. Donnell, M.A., ET/P, President, International Dyslexia Association, Los Angeles

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Session Three2pm – 2:45pm

Skype® Session - Direct from North Carolina!How to Study in Active WaysMany high school and college students get caught in the trap of passive studying (such as merely “going over” their notes or study guides). Effective studying requires planning, including anticipating test question types and selecting strategies accordingly. This presentation will cover the “study planner” that guides students through the planning process and helps them select active study strategies.Craig Pohlman, Ph.D., Director, Mind Matters at Southeast Psych, North Carolina

Effective Strategies for Promoting MemoryFinally! Help your children �VWXGHQWV�OHDUQ�how to remember what you want them to. Participants will learn the neuroscience that underlies memory and how to leverage this understanding to promote memory LQ�VWXGHQWV�RI�DOO�DJHV��8VLQJ�ERWK�OHFWXUH��activities, the presenter will share easy-to-use strategies to help kids effectively memorize new content. Daniel Franklin, PhD, President, Franklin Educational Services, Inc.

So, You Want to Write a Children’s Book!Have a children’s story you want to tell, but don’t know how to get started, make it compelling, or get it published? Scott and Will Thach have been writing and publishing children’s books for years. They have experienced the ups and downs of crafting stories, working with illustrators and publishers, and promoting books. If you have a children’s story in your heart, but you don’t know what to do next, come to this session! Scott Thach, M.A. & Will Thach, M.A., Authors and Co-owners of Lighthouse Tutors

Vocabulary Instruction That Engages All Learners Have you ever wanted to make your vocabulary instruction more engaging and fun? During

this session, you will learn effective strategies for teaching vocabulary,

including assessing word knowledge, creating word maps, word scales, and integrating the use of visuals. In addition, you will engage in

vocabulary word activities and games.Renee Ziolkowska, Ed.D., Associate

Professor, Elementary Education, CSUNMichelle Berkley-Tran, Masters Candidate,

Language & Literacy Program

Make and Take Learning Materials In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to make their own manipulatives and instructional materials using low-cost materials. Parents and teachers – you know you want to go home with 2 or 3 “make and take” projects! Stacie Anderle, Coordinator & Christy Little, Prevention Resources and Referral Services Coordinator, Family Focus Resource Center, CSUN

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The Power of Mindsets: Creating a Positive Climate in the Classroom This presentation will outline techniques for creating a positive and motivating learning climate in the classroom. Drawing on the work of Dr. Robert Brooks, presenters will address topics such as the power of mindsets, building resilience, and positive learning environments. Participants will receive tools to use with teachers and students, including a Class Climate Report Card, “Islands of Competence” Activity, and Student Self-Assessment Rubric.Jessica Tunney M.S., Doctoral Student, UC IrvineKathy Spielman, Academic Counselor, Professional Development Coordinator, Westmark School

SPECIAL GUEST SESSIONThe Case Against the Common CoreThe Common Core Standards do not address the real problem in American education: Poverty. Poverty means inadequate nutrition and health care, and little access to books, all associated with lower school achievement. There is good evidence that addressing these needs will improve school performance. There is no evidence that investing billions in rigorous standards and tests will help anyone other than testing and publishing companies.Stephen Krashen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus USC

Stop! Collaborate, and Listen: Active Storytelling for the ClassroomBased on education programs at the Skirball Cultural Center, participants will learn theatre-based games and storytelling techniques that support student communication, collaboration, and engagement. In addition, participants will

receive a packet that includes a lesson plan RXWOLQLQJ�VSHFL¿F�DFWLYLWLHV��LQWHUGLVFLSOLQDU\�applications, and additional resources for incorporating active storytelling into the classroom.Susan Boorujy, Associate Educator, School and Family Programs, Skirball Cultural CenterRosalie Tucker, Associate Educator, Teacher Preparations, Skirball Cultural Center

Practical Strategies for Differentiating Instruction During Math: Minimizing the Chaos! This workshop will provide concrete strategies for managing behavior of middle school students while allowing them to interact in groups, as well as provide engaging activities that will keep students interested and highly motivated. Teachers will leave with knowledge of how to group students for optimal learning and identify creative activities that can be implemented the next day in the classroom.Maggie Gallagher, M.A., Teacher, Knolls Elementary

The Inclusive Administrator: 10 Tips for SuccessCalling all administrators and teacher leaders! Join this session to get 10 practical tips regarding a variety of aspects of special education, including team relationships, communication LVVXHV��FRQÀLFW�UHVROXWLRQ��FKLOG�¿QG��OHJDO�matters, and IDEIA and Section 504 compliance. Each participant will be provided with a list of the ten tips and helpful websites for further information.Christine Hayashi, J.D., Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, CSUN

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Here Come The Robots Come and learn about the VEX Robotics/ Autodesk Curriculum, which encourages VWXGHQWV�WR�EHFRPH�OLIH�ORQJ�OHDUQHUV�LQ�WKH�¿HOGV�of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Participants will have the opportunity to access online lessons and test out robots that are successfully being integrated into schools around the world.Nancy McIntyre, Robotics Education and Competition Foundation

Session Four3pm – 3:45pm

Skype® Session - Direct from Georgia!Accelerated Remediation- Strategies for Twice-Exceptional Students This session explores ways in which teachers of twice-exceptional students (students who are both gifted and have a disability) can use enrichment, creativity and higher order thinking VNLOOV�WR�EXLOG�XS�VNLOO�GH¿FLWV���7HDFKHUV�DQG�parents will leave with practical tools and VSHFL¿F�TXHVWLRQLQJ�VWUDWHJLHV�WKDW�FDQ�KHOS�gifted students use their strengths to help them RYHUFRPH�WKHLU�GH¿FLWV��Claire Hughes, Ph.D., Board Member, The Association of the Gifted, CEC

SPECIAL GUEST SESSIONHow the Comprehension Hypothesis Makes Life EasierThe Comprehension Hypothesis is a fundamental breakthrough that makes life easier for students and teachers. It means more pleasant and HI¿FLHQW�IRUHLJQ�VHFRQG�ODQJXDJH�DFTXLVLWLRQ�DQG�¿UVW�ODQJXDJH�GHYHORSPHQW���,�IRFXV�KHUH�RQ�WKH�most powerful application of the Comprehension Hypothesis: Free voluntary reading, and its role in the development of academic language.Stephen Krashen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus USC

Ahhh! Please Help with Homework! Every parent and teacher who has struggled getting a child to do homework needs to attend this session! Learn strategies that address issues with visual learners, executive functioning GH¿FLWV��ZRUN�UHIXVDO��DQG�RWKHU�KRPHZRUN�GLI¿FXOWLHV��3DUWLFLSDQWV�ZLOO�EH�JLYHQ�D�³UHFLSH�book” of strategies and templates they can use to create and implement help with homework. Michelle Heid, MA, BCBA, Behavior Analyst

What’s Going on in this Picture? Using Art to Develop Critical Thinking and Communication SkillsThis interactive workshop, designed for both new and experienced teachers, will explore a teaching method called Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) by participating in group discussions, UHÀHFWLQJ�RQ�WKLQNLQJ�VNLOOV��DQG�E\�SUDFWLFLQJ�the method themselves. Session participants will receive images they can use in their classroom and learn how to partner with the Museum of Contemporary Art. Jeanne Hoel, Associate Director of Education, School and Teacher Programs, MOCA

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Writing as an Instructional Tool Is What REALLY, REALLY, REALLY Works In this interactive workshop, participants will H[SHULHQFH�DFWLYLWLHV�WKDW�GHPRQVWUDWH�VSHFL¿F�ways to use writing to help students (grades ��XQLYHUVLW\��RI�DOO�SUR¿FLHQF\�OHYHOV��$IWHU�each experience, participants will discuss each tool, its theoretical underpinnings, and possible PRGL¿FDWLRQV�IRU�WKHLU�RZQ�XVH��Kathleen Rowlands, Ph.D., Director of the Cal State Northridge Writing Project

It Takes Two: Co-Teaching at its Best!Need to learn what co-teaching is or get excited about its prospects? Come and learn from some of the nation’s most respected experts on co-teaching! Drs. Murawski and Ashton have received national awards for their research, publications, and presentations on co-teaching. This humorous and motivating session will introduce ways in which teachers can successfully share a class, differentiate learning, and better engage all students.Wendy W. Murawski, Ph.D., Eisner Endowed Chair, Center for Teaching and Learning, CSUNTamarah Ashton, Ph.D., Professor, Special Education, CSUN

Workshop on Strategies for Improving Reading Fluency Participants of this workshop will leave with four fun and engaging activities that students will enjoy as they become accountable for the LPSURYHPHQW�RI�WKHLU�RZQ�UHDGLQJ�ÀXHQF\���Participanta will receive lesson samples of the activities presented they can use the next day. Emilio Sanchez, Teacher/Academic Coach, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

Preparing for Common Core State Standards in MathK–12 teachers and administrators won’t want to miss this session! The presenters will discuss the Common Core-inspired shifts in mathematics teaching and learning. They will share examples showing the major differences between the old and new 2014 standardized assessments and connect that to the new rigorous Standards for Mathematical Practice. Come and gain new tools and resources that Really Work, including Common Core and Lesson Plan information that lives up to the Common Core Standards. Nancy O’Rode, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Elementary Education, CSUNRobert Kaplinsky, Math Teacher Specialist, Downey USD

PANEL SESSION: Inspiring ALL to AchieveCan a collaboration of counselors, administrators, teachers, support staff, students, and families build an authentic culture of success? We say yes! Our school team, from Northridge Academy High School (NAHS), will share our strategies within a comprehensive counseling and guidance model that ensures all students develop a successful post-secondary plan and achieve graduation and college-going success. Karen M. Matsui, Principal, NAHSSharon Bernard, CounselorAlex Carmona, CounselorAna Ortiz Martinez, College CounselorRaquel Avila, Family Center DirectorJohn Magana, Counseling Assistant

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Promoting Positive Development by Leveraging StrengthsLet’s focus on strengths! Most assessments LQ�VFKRROV�IRFXV�RQ�GH¿FLWV��7KLV�SUHVHQWDWLRQ�will introduce participants to a strength-based approach to assessment and intervention based on neurodevelopment and resiliency. While it LV�LPSRUWDQW�WR�XQGHUVWDQG�VWXGHQWV¶�GLI¿FXOWLHV��knowing a student’s strengths can allow parents and teachers to promote learning and adjustment. Wilda Laija-Rodriguez, Ph.D., Professor, Educational Psychology and Counseling, CSUNRichard Goldman, M.Ed., Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, CSUNKaren Grites, M.S., Co-Director, LearningWisely

Working with Biracial/Multiracial Children and their Families Always wanted to know more about the unique aspects of identity development for biracial/multiracial children and their families? This session will describe possible issues that may arise in community settings and in schools and will provide teachers and parents with a comprehensive list of supportive materials regarding this population. Dana Stone, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology and Counseling, CSUN

POSTER SESSIONS:

PosterHow To Work With Educational Interpreters in Your Classroom Have you ever felt you lacked the necessary knowledge and tools for working with interpreters in the classroom? This poster presentation will provide participants with an understanding of educational interpreting processes and policies, and the basics of how to work with interpreters in order to maximize teaching effectiveness.Flavia Fleischer, Ph.D., Chair, Deaf Studies, CSUNHelen Hayter Quiroz, M.A., RID CI/CT, Interpreter, Deaf Studies Department & NCOD, CSUN

Poster5 Things You Should Know About Early Developmental ScreeningDo you have a young child or work with young

children? Nearly 17% of children have a developmental or

behavioral disability, yet less than half are LGHQWL¿HG�EHIRUH�kindergarten. Come learn about resources from the

American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC.

Participants will take away a comprehensive list of resources and

strategies to advance early screening for young children. Joannie Busillo-Aguayo, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology and Counseling, CSUN

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PosterH.O.T./D.O.K.: Teaching Higher Order Thinking and Depth of Knowledge Want to create lessons that require students to demonstrate higher order thinking, communication of depth of knowledge, and talent development? This session will teach you how to develop unit-based H.O.T./D.O.K. lesson plans aligned to the Common Core State Standards by balancing traditional and differentiated instruction strategies. Come learn how to help students learn to think!Erik Francis, Professional Education Specialist

Poster0HHW�0\�.LG��$�2QH�3DJH�3UR¿OH7KH�³RQH�SDJH�SUR¿OH´�LV�D�WRRO�WR�LGHQWLI\�and share a child’s strengths, challenges, and resources. It creates opportunities for people within the child’s life to talk and appreciate the whole child while goal-setting. Participants will receive a blank template for developing a one-SDJH�SUR¿OH���Edith Wysinger, Parent Mentor/ Parent Links

PosterDeveloping Academic Vocabulary for English Learners Does academic language development need to be boring? No! This poster presentation provides a clear systematic procedure that can be used to directly teach academic vocabulary in an engaging way. Participants will walk away with a “six step” process that will improve students’ academic vocabulary and overall improve content comprehension.Felissa Luque, Teacher Adviser

PosteriPAD Apps - The Wave of the Future! iPad apps are expanding the learning experience both inside and outside the classroom. They offer teachers and parents simple and effective tools for engaging students in hands-on learning and critical practice in basic, fundamental skills. Participants will have the opportunity to play with various apps and will leave with a handout of useful resources.Orli Lahav, M.A., Educational Therapist., Kaiser Permante Watts Counseling and Learning Center

PosterSupporting English Language Learners’ Comprehension with Graphic Organizers Are your English Language Learners reading ZLWK�ÀXHQF\��EXW�ODFNLQJ�FRPSUHKHQVLRQ"�Graphic organizers can be used to preview vocabulary and to respond to comprehension questions using textual support. This poster session will provide individuals with vocabulary strategies and sample graphic organizers.Greer Sheldon, M.A., Teacher

Poster)URP�%RULQJ�%XOOHWLQ�%RDUGV�WR�7HUUL¿F�Thinking Boards: Cinderella Around the WorldTired of ho-hum bulletin boards that no one even looks at after all your hard work to create them? Turn your bulletin boards into “thinking boards” and inspire students to use wall space to think critically about story telling. Walk away with ready-made prompts to use immediately! Jacqueline Barry, Teacher

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PosterUnderstanding NeurofeedbackCome visit our poster presentation and leave with a better understanding of this exciting new tool for cognitive enhancement. Get a blueprint for how to implement neurofeedback programs in schools. Visit with a variety of neurofeedback experts, practitioners, and parents who have seen how NF brain training can positively impact learning capacities for all students.John Mekrut, The Balanced BrainKurt Othmer, President of the Othmer InstituteJay Cruz, Occupational Therapist at the Cruz CenterToby Bornstein, Founder of the MultiCultural Learning Center Charter School

PosterWhat is Educational Therapy? This poster presentation will introduce and familiarize individuals with Educational Therapy (ET). Come chat with two educational therapists DQG�JDLQ�D�GH¿QLWLRQ�RI�(7��DV�ZHOO�DV�OHDUQ�the core principles, the process of ET, and who typically employs educational therapists. Jose Chavez, M.A., Educational Therapist Nazanin Dadfarin, M.A., BCET Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center

PosterParent-School Collaboration That Works! Want 10 concrete ways that promote effective collaboration between parents and school staff? This fast paced poster presentation will present strategies on communication, problem solving, and how to not be “a problem communicator.” Walk away with the 10 Tips on a chart to refer to for successful collaboration.Kathleen Secchi, Coordinator, Family Focus Resource Center

PosterEffective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Strategies at Home This poster session will introduce parents and professionals to applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques they can use to solve everyday behavior challenges and to improve relationships. Each participant will receive an ABA Toolkit with strategies and templates to use at home.Michelle Heid, M.A., BCBA, Sr. Program Manager

PosterEffective approaches for underperforming students in higher and medical educationResearch supports that one-on-one academic support is highly effective in motivating students to learn (Marzano, 1992), and achieve (Bloom, 1984), yet many underperforming students study alone, and without a plan. One-on-one academic support combined with progress tracking and productivity software, can improve achievement. Loren Deutsch, LCSW, M.Ed., ET/PSelina Mangassarian, M.A.Cadyn Cathers, M.A.Loren Academic Services, Inc.

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Session Five4:05pm – 4:50pm

Skype® Session - Direct from Georgia!PDQ for ASD: A Strategy to Help with AnxietyAnxiety is a core element in many disabilities and impacts many children. This session will share a strategy used to reduce anxiety, tantrums, and “acting out” in students. The PDQ- or Picture, Do, Question- strategy helps student calm their own anxiety through a scripted set of questions and actions.Claire Hughes, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Special Education, College of Costal Georgia

PANEL SESSION: Learning from China!In this panel, comparative perspectives on teaching and learning in the U.S. and China will be presented and practical lessons will be drawn for faculty and students in both countries. Dr. Justine Su will facilitate this panel of experts and practitioners. Justine Su, Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, CSUN; .HYLQ�=KHQ�:HL��(OHPHQWDU\�6FKRRO�$I¿OLDWHG�ZLWK�China People’s University, Beijing, China; Yolanda Sun, faculty of Shanghai Bangde Vocational College, China; Giselle Zhou, Shanghai Normal University, China; Yi Liu, faculty of Zhejiang International Studies University, Hangzhou, China

Modifying Tasks for a Variety of LearnersDoes your student or child learn differently? Come learn how to match strategies to individual students in a classroom or 1:1 setting. Students who are diagnosed as gifted, twice-exceptional, and/or those who have learning disabilities will EHQH¿W�IURP�WKH�EHVW�SUDFWLFHV�VKDUHG�LQ�WKLV�session.Marcy Dann, M.A., BCET, FAET, Educational Therapist Coordinator, CSUNMaxine Ficksman M.A., BCET, FAET, ET Graduate Programs Chair, Association of Educational Therapists

Organization is the Key: Managing Your Child’s Educational Records/I.E.P. TipsAre you a parent of a student with special educational needs, have a student on an I.E.P., or a professional who works with them? %HLQJ�RUJDQL]HG�FDQ�LQFUHDVH�FRQ¿GHQFH�DQG�participation in the many meetings associated with special education. Come to this workshop and get a free Student Record Notebook to help you get organized and prepared. Limited to 30 participants.Theresa Quary, Coordinator, Family Focus Resource Center, CSUNFatima Castaneda, Family Support Provider, Family Focus Resource Center, CSUN

Help! These Kids are Driving Me Crazy. Practical Strategies to Address Challenging BehaviorsThis session will focus on using assessment information to develop comprehensive behavior support plans. Various preventive, teaching, and reinforcement strategies will be discussed,

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including ways to modify instruction, create schedules, and effectively use positive reinforcement techniques. Participants will leave with assessment tools and intervention strategies.Kathryn D. Peckham-Hardin, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Special Education, CSUN

Now What? Strategies to Support Reading Comprehension in Middle and High School Do you have older, struggling readers in your classes? Participants will learn and practice hands-on activities designed to assist struggling readers. They will be provided with a list of research-validated reading strategies, a matched-list of activities that can be used to practice those strategies, and a list of high interest books that are appropriate for upper grades.Vanessa Goodwin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Special Education, CSUNLauren Lavine, Teacher, Westmark School

Thriving in Transition: A Systematic Strengths-Based Approach to Transition PlanningNeed strategies to equip students with special needs with the knowledge and skills necessary to OHDG�PHDQLQJIXO�DQG�IXO¿OOLQJ�DGXOW�OLYHV"�7KLV�interactive workshop will provide participants with hands-on practice and a step-by-step guide to successful transition planning using strengths-based assessments and interventions. You’ll leave the session with a list of helpful strategies and resources.$P\�-DQH�*ULI¿WKV��3K�'���1&63��'LU��$GYDQFH�/$Jason Bolton, Psy.D., Chief Psychologist, The Help Group

Making Content Comprehensible for English Language Learners Join us for an interactive presentation modeling effective strategies that assist English Language Learners to access core content using LAUSD’s C-C-C-I model (Content, Connections, Comprehensibility and Interaction). Walk away with strategies you can use immediately. Appropriate for all grade and ELD levels.Giancarlo Mercado, New Teacher Advisor, LAUSD

Using Visual Art To Build Language Arts Skills Discover how to use the universal language of visual art to bridge language barriers and develop new vocabulary. In this interactive session, we will explore strategies for building oral language, writing, and art skills through works of art. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Getty Museum’s Language through Art curriculum for beginning-level ESL learners. Theresa Sotto, Education Specialist, J. Paul Getty Museum

Playing with Toys and Kids Come play with me! To achieve their greatest potential, a child needs to be provided with a variety of interesting learning experiences, including play with toys and people. Participants in this workshop will look at toys and play as a way to help young children reach their developmental milestones. They will take home a list of toys and ways to play with young children that they can use immediately.Faith Golden, M.A., Child Development Specialist, It’s Aparent

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How to Transform Your School into an Inclusive STEM Learning Center Come engage in a lively discussion as presenters from elementary schools and the CSUN STEM Innovations team collaborate to share start-up ideas, funding/partnership opportunities, and suggestions for how schools can engage across disciplines to build a school-to-career STEM pipeline for diverse students. Susan Belgrad, Ph.D., Professor, Elementary Education Ray Brie, Ph.D., Professor, Elementary EducationDale Conner, Ph.D., Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management, CSUN

POSTER SESSIONS:

PosterPerson First LanguageWhen addressing individuals with special needs, Person First Language helps us focus our attention on people, not disabilities. Come to this poster session and learn about the importance of People First Language, as well the history and progress of this movement. The presenters will also provide information about the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Geneva Gooch & Samantha Fountain, Co-presidents of the CSUN Student CEC Chapter

PosterBuilding Literacy at Home: Tools for ParentsCSUN Graduate students in Special Education will be sharing fun, interactive strategies for parents to use at home with their reluctant readers. Participants will walk away with PXOWLSOH�VWUDWHJLHV�LQ�ÀXHQF\��GHFRGLQJ��vocabulary and comprehension for increasing reading skills and having fun together! Sally Spencer, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Special Education, CSUNPresenters: Angelica Chaidez, Chrissy Tsin, Alisa Friedman, Tera Walsh, Brooke Dupui, Susan Alba, Maria Ramirez, Edgardo Paa, Chelsea Pierson,Sarah Fairbank, Sharon Feingold, Rebecca Levin, Alicia Shanthini Rao, Kathleen Sonnad, Lisa Bunton, Sandra Brewster, Maha Abdullah Alfear, Sarah Ballard, Megan Roberts, Jacob Kirk