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Leading Small, Thinking Big: Strategies for Small School Districts to Thrive in Challenging Times
Saturday May 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
Tuscany room 8
Small school districts face unique challenges, from budget constraints to staffing shortages, yet they also have the flexibility to innovate and lead with impact. This session will explore key strategies for small district leaders to navigate legal, financial, and operational hurdles while leveraging their strengths to create thriving learning environments. Attendees will gain practical insights on advocacy, collaboration, and resource optimization to ensure long-term success for their schools and communities.
Presenters
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Yuri Calderon

Executive Director, Small School Districts Association, Small School Districts Association (SSDA)
Yuri Calderon is the Executive Director of the Small School Districts' Association (SSDA), where he leads advocacy, professional development, and support initiatives for small school districts across California. With a background in law and extensive experience in education policy... Read More →
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Karen Mix

CO-Director of CS4NorCal Grant through SSDA, CS4NorCal
Karen Mix is the Co-Director of the CS4NorCal Grant Project, a 4 million dollar federal initiative awarded to the California Small School Districts’ Association (SSDA) aimed at building K–12 computer science pathways in small, rural school districts. In this role, she has led... Read More →
Saturday May 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
Tuscany room 8
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