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

Relational Leadership: The Key to Capturing Kids’ Hearts

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

Tuscany room 5

Leaders, teachers, and students face unique challenges every day, which is why it is so important to create a campus environment that fosters safety, connection, and well-being at all levels.

We believe, “if you have a child’s heart, you have a child’s mind.” If teachers create a relational connection to students, or “Capture Kids’ Hearts®,” performance accelerates, and behaviors greatly improve because kids want to be in school. The same can be said of leadership and all staff who face challenges. When school culture is built on relationships that tend to overall well-being, it is proven that campuses, districts, and entire communities can be transformed.

Presenters

Vern Hazard

Senior Vice President Solutions, Capturing Kids’ Hearts

Capturing Kids' Hearts® is the premier source of professional development for educators nationwide. Through in-person trainings, expert coaching, and ongoing support Capturing Kids' Hearts® equips teachers, coaches, administrators, and district leaders to implement transformational... Read More →

Alexandria Hazard

Solutions Account Representative, Capturing Kids' Hearts

Alexandria's enthusiasm for Capturing Kids' Hearts began at a very young age. At just eight years old, her goal was to work for Capturing Kids' Hearts. Since her father brought home a Social Contract to when she took Leadworthy® in 7th grade, she has had a passion for servant leadership... Read More →

Saturday May 3, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am PDT
Tuscany room 5

Break Out Session

9:30am PDT

Relational Leadership: The Key to Capturing Kids’ Hearts

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

Tuscany room 5

Presenters

Vern Hazard

Senior Vice President Solutions, Capturing Kids’ Hearts

Alexandria Hazard

Solutions Account Representative, Capturing Kids' Hearts

Saturday May 3, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Tuscany room 5

Break Out Session

10:45am PDT

LEADing through Out of School Time: Leveraging Enrichment and Advancing Durable Skills

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

Tuscany room 5

Join Angela Lowell from Right At School as she explores how Out-of-School Time (OST) programs unlock student potential by blending enrichment with skill-building. Learn how LEADing (Leveraging Enrichment and Advancing Durable Skills) fosters curiosity, leadership, and academic growth. Through play-based learning, community-building, and student empowerment; discover strategies to create engaging, student-centered OST programs that boost performance, develop critical life skills, and increase family involvement. Whether you're looking for an OST provider or to enhance your current one; this session will provide actionable insights to help students learn, play, and grow beyond the school day.

Presenters

Angela Lowell

Associate Partnership Manager, Right At School

If your extended day enrichment program is creating more problems than solutions, let us turn those headaches into high fives! Currently serving 65,000 students in over 1,000 schools across the country, Right At School brings exceptional and affordable out of school time enrichment... Read More →

Donalie Hampton

Marketing Manager, Right At School

I’m incredibly proud to be part of a company that's making such an impact on the future of education. The energy and passion our team brings is truly inspiring. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities, and I’m so grateful to work alongside such talented and dedicated... Read More →

Saturday May 3, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Tuscany room 5

Break Out Session

1:30pm PDT

Everyday AI: Boosting Efficiency for Busy Administrators

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

Tuscany room 5

Discover how artificial intelligence can make your life easier. This session introduces AI tools like ChatGPT, Gamma, and Google Notebook, demonstrating how they streamline administrative tasks, enhance communication, and save time. Designed for beginners, you’ll learn practical ways to integrate AI into your daily workflow, from creating documents and presentations to producing podcasts. With clear examples and real-world applications, this session will leave you feeling more confident and prepared to harness AI for greater efficiency.

Presenters

Cody Walker

Assistant Superintendent, Thermalito UESD

Saturday May 3, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Tuscany room 5

Break Out Session