25 ACSA North State PD Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome Back! Our conference committee has been working hard to bring you an opportunity for learning, networking and sharing with colleagues. We’ve introduced new processes and welcome your thoughts on what works and what needs improving. Thank you for supporting the North State’s premier administrator conference.

8:15am PDT

From Learning Gaps to SBAC Gains: A Strategic Approach for Educators and Leaders

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

Tuscany room 3

For educators, closing learning gaps is essential—but for school and district leaders, ensuring a systematic, scalable approach to intervention is just as critical. This session equips teachers and administrators with tools to improve SBAC outcomes using the Coherence Map and Common Core Progressions.

Participants will explore how aligned instruction, targeted interventions, and data-driven decision-making accelerate student achievement. By understanding how math standards connect across grade levels, leaders can equip teachers with high-impact strategies that ensure students build on a strong foundation while keeping pace with grade-level expectations.

Discover immediate, actionable strategies to enhance instruction, boost SBAC performance, and drive sustained student success.

Presenters

Erin Walker

CEO, Next Gen Math

Erin Walker is an entrepreneur and esteemed educator with a wealth of experience across the educational landscape. Her journey in education has been multifaceted, encompassing roles as a classroom teacher, instructional specialist, site and district administrator. She left her role... Read More →

Joost DeMoes

President, Next Gen Math

Joost DeMoes, President of Next Gen Math, is recognized for his unwavering dedication to mathematics education, innovative system design, and entrepreneurial leadership in technology. His extensive K-12 experience spans many levels, having served as Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent... Read More →

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

Break Out Session

9:30am PDT

From Ideas to Impact: Leading Bold Change Through Strategic Planning

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

Tuscany room 3

The first step to school success is a strong plan. Turning vision into impact requires thoughtful strategy, intentional culture-building, and ongoing feedback. This session covers key steps, decisions, and tools to develop a bold strategic plan and engage your community in change-making.
Join us to learn:
-Why now is the time to refine your mission, vision, and strategy
-Key questions to ask your team and stakeholders
-Tools to build momentum and drive change
-Strategies to engage your community for lasting impact

Presenters

Courtney Ochi

Thrive

Thrive is an educational non-profit that supports leaders in creating vibrant learning communities by improving teaching, learning, and leading in K-12 schools and beyond. For over a decade we have been committed to creating high-impact environments in which both children and adults... Read More →

Dr. Robert Schwartz

Thrive

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 →

Jon Wood

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, Oroville Union High

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

10:45am PDT

Energize through Evaluation, a New Perspective

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

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Leadership Evaluations don't have to be scary or daunting! In this session, Superintendent MacDonald will share his experience deploying Reflective Practice Theory and evaluatee-driven processes in his evaluation by the school board, board self-evaluation, and principal evaluation at Northern Humboldt.

Presenters

Roger MacDonald

Superintendent, Northern Humbolt USD

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

1:30pm PDT

Stronger Together: Building Collective Teacher Efficacy for Lasting Impact

Saturday May 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Tuscany room 3

Creating a culture of shared ownership and collective teacher efficacy is one of the most impactful ways to improve student outcomes. This session explores strategies for fostering collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to student success. Participants will learn how to build systems that empower educators, ensuring that all staff members feel valued and invested in schoolwide goals. Through real-world examples and practical tools, attendees will gain insight into leveraging teamwork, data-driven decision-making, and high-impact instructional strategies to create a cohesive, empowered staff. Walk away with actionable steps to strengthen your school’s culture and maximize student learning.

Presenters

Annie Pivniska Petrie, Ed.D

Upper Lake High School

Saturday May 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Tuscany room 3

Break Out Session