25 ACSA North State PD Conference: Full Schedule

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8:15am PDT

Breaking Barriers: How Women Rise in Leadership

Saturday May 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am PDT

Tuscany room 7

This session, inspired by How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith, examines 12 self-limiting habits that hinder women in leadership. Educational leaders will learn to identify and replace these behaviors, advocate for themselves confidently, and build empowering leadership mindsets. Through practical strategies and interactive discussions, participants will explore leveraging networks for career growth and fostering professional success. Real-world examples will provide actionable steps to overcome barriers, advance in leadership, and inspire the next generation of female leaders. This session equips attendees with tools to enhance their leadership journey and drive meaningful change in their professional environments.

Presenters

Petra Luhrsen

Natomas Charter School

Dr. Jennifer Lawson

Rescue USD

Saturday May 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
Tuscany room 7

Break Out Session

9:30am PDT

California Policy Timeline and Effective Literacy Strategies: Insights for School and District Administrators

Saturday May 3, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

Tuscany room 7

Designed specifically for California School and District Administrators, this session provides a contextual backdrop for evaluating current initiatives and selecting future initiatives. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to support a robust literacy framework in your school or district. We will dive into an overview of the California Policy Timeline to understand the key legislative and policy changes that have shaped literacy education in our state. Through exploration of the science of reading and uncovering common misconceptions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of evidence-based practices, enabling them to make informed decisions that enhance student learning outcomes.

Presenters

Lindsey Keenan

Director of Educational Services, Greenfield Learning

Lindsey resides in Northern California. She is a former mental health professional and classroom teacher. In her current role at Greenfield Learning, Lindsey has the pleasure of working closely with schools and districts to set, create, and achieve their academic goals. She is well-versed... Read More →

Saturday May 3, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Tuscany room 7

Break Out Session

10:45am PDT

Developing Meaningful Days That Build Culture and Recalibrate Rigorous Expectations

Saturday May 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

Tuscany room 7

In this session, attendees will hear first hand from a 900-student LEA how they reinvented their staff professional development to focus on building high-quality relationships with staff with a focus on educational excellence for students. Through intentional work using the Community of Practice model, the LEA built a year-round structure that develops staff as leaders, includes all members of the staff from custodians to administration, teachers and registrars, and puts the focus on students. In the aftermath of both the Camp Fire of 2018 and the pandemic, the school was struggling with staff morale, school culture, and student academics. Knowing something had to change, and quickly, the school reinvented professional development and focused their energy in two areas: 1. high-quality culture and 2. academic excellence. The school is now completing year three of this work and the outcomes are incredible!

Presenters

Mary Cox

Executive Director, Core Butte Charter School

Mary Cox has worked at CORE Butte Charter School for 16 years and has been the Executive Director for five. Core Butte offers a personalized learning education for students ranging from homeschool to an early college model. Students gain independence in this model that is highly engaging. Because their model uses less instruction... Read More →

Ashley Meese

Core Butte Charter School

Saturday May 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Tuscany room 7

Break Out Session