GCC Con 2026

GCC Con 2026

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ATTEND (Attendance) Rafferty A 105

Student Engagement Through Connection: Integrating SEL and Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices Pavilion Portable 2Ann Veu

8:00am PDT

8:45am PDT

AI Playground – Try It, Test It, Take It Back Rafferty A 107Paula Renazco

Algebra Tiles: From Concrete to Abstract Pavilion Room 7Sonny Yang

Benefits Spotlight: Medical and Voluntary Plan Updates CCCS Main 118

Beyond Detection: Guiding Students Toward Responsible AI Use Pavilion Room 4Nathan Lee • Montessa Garcia Posey

Building Executive Functioning Skills in Elementary Students Rafferty A 205Arinn Barrieau • Sara Krohn

Building Stronger Communities: Family & Student Support through Community Engagement Rafferty B 104Polina Morozova-Diab

Building Thinking Classrooms - A New Approach to Math Instruction Rafferty B 101Matthew Pitcher

CalPERS 457 and 403(b) Retirement Plans: A Guide to Secure Your Future CCCS Main 117Todd Makers • Darren Wagerman

Catapult Training: Mock Drill and Software Practice Pavilion GymBrittany Briggs

Closing Learning Gaps with Close Reading Rafferty B 105Lori Jenkins

CTE Starts Early: Creating K-8 Foundations Through Standards-Aligned Programming Rafferty B 112Rena Police

Elevate Your Teaching Game: Unlock Strategies from TLAC Rafferty B 102Emily Armenta • Kasey Story

Empowering Classrooms with ClassDojo Pavilion Room 3Ruby Xiong

Empowering English Learners: GLAD Strategies for Language and Learning Rafferty A 103Ashley Cao

Engaging Minds Through Theatre: Creative Techniques for Educators Rafferty A 106Justine Larkins

Getting Started with ParentSquare: Connecting with Families and Staff Rafferty B 103Sandra Gonzalez • Lenore Lizarraga

Helping Dual Enrollment Students Thrive Rafferty B 106Sean O\'Neil

I Don't Need a Spreadsheet… Do I? Pavilion Room 6Kari Nesler

IB Culminating Projects: PYP Exhibition and MYP Community Project Dialogue Pavilion Room 2Kara Azevedo • Natina Belloso

Making Every Physical Education Lesson More Meaningful Pavilion Portable 1Dan DeJager

Open Enrollment and New Benefits: What Employees Need to Know CCCS Main 133Laura Barragan • Leslie Martinez Castro

Standards Mastery Rafferty A 203Brenda Zeisse

Submitting PAFs, Volunteer Applications, and Driver Forms at GCC Rafferty A 207Nicki Clatte • Bertha Fernandez

Take Charge of Your Money! CCCS Main 119SchoolsFirst Credit Union

The "It" Factor - Motivating, Engaging, and Teaching Students that Need a Little Extra Push Pavilion Portable 3Matthew Bressler

The Power of Student Data: Using Exit Tickets to Drive Student Growth Rafferty B 108Camilo Rodriguez

Two Online Resources to Support ELPAC Preparation and Practice Rafferty B 111Haley Coulson • Kate Rossle • Michelle York

Understanding and Supporting Students with IEPs: A Guide for General Education Teachers Pavilion Room 5Erin Beighey • Toshia McCain

Using Data to Plan Instruction (K-8) Rafferty A 202Michiko Tibayan

WBL in the Wild: Real-World Learning Starts Before High School Rafferty A 208Tim Sprinkles

Winning the Reading Wars: What Hopeville Teaches Us About Literacy Instruction GCC TheaterGurpreet Kaur

CPR Certification Dudley C GymCapital City CPR

10:00am PDT

ADHD 101: Supporting and Understanding Neurodiverse Students in the Classroom Pavilion Room 4Mary Humphreys

Aeries Intervention: Introduction & Roundtable Rafferty A 207Shawn Dean

AI Playground – Try It, Test It, Take It Back Rafferty A 107Paula Renazco

ATTEND (Attendance) Rafferty A 105

Behavior Intervention Power Hour Rafferty B 111Hannah Larson

Benefits Spotlight: Medical and Voluntary Plan Updates CCCS Main 118

Beyond Traditional Reflection: How AI Can Accelerate Professional Growth Pavilion Room 3Brandon Bagozzi

Break Glass in Case of Emergency: Recognizing and Responding to Abuse Rafferty B 101Sarah Henighan

CalPERS 457 and 403(b) Retirement Plans: A Guide to Secure Your Future CCCS Main 117Todd Makers • Darren Wagerman

Catapult Training: Mock Drill and Software Practice Pavilion GymBrittany Briggs

Charter Independent Study Attendance – From EdCode to Teacher Determination CCCS Main 133Jon Campbell

Closing Learning Gaps with Close Reading Rafferty B 105Lori Jenkins

Credit Confidence: Master Your Score! CCCS Main 119SchoolsFirst Credit Union

CTE Starts Early: Creating K-8 Foundations Through Standards-Aligned Programming Rafferty B 112Rena Police

Data Chats Rafferty A 202Michiko Tibayan

Demystifying School Funding: Budget Coding for PAFs and PRs CCCS Main 132Cyndi Ponikvar • Mia Vang

Effective Time & Attendance Management Rafferty A 205Nicki Clatte • Sofie Cornejo

Elevate Your Teaching Game: Unlock Strategies from TLAC Rafferty B 102Emily Armenta • Kasey Story

Empowering English Learners: GLAD Strategies for Language and Learning Rafferty A 103Ashley Cao

Engaging Minds Through Theatre: Creative Techniques for Educators Rafferty A 106Justine Larkins

Field Trip Procedures: District to Site Pavilion Room 2Aliaa Abas

Funding Your Future: Grant Opportunity for Classified Staff to Become a Teacher! Rafferty B 108Jaime Bonato • Michele McIntosh • Ben Odell • Dr. Tina Tranzor

Healthy Happy Hour with Chef Angel and Mason CCCS Main 131Chef Angel & Mason

Helping Dual Enrollment Students Thrive Rafferty B 106Sean O\'Neil

I Don't Need a Spreadsheet… Do I? Pavilion Room 6Kari Nesler

Making Every Physical Education Lesson More Meaningful Pavilion Portable 1Dan DeJager

Music for Engagement and Learning Rafferty B 104Megan Cooper

Paint n' Sip Rafferty Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)Evelyn Molina

Restorative Justice and AI: Building Stronger School Communities Rafferty B 103Geoffrey Munch

Strategies for Engaging Middle School Students Rafferty A 203Brenda Zeisse

Target Your Stress Pavilion Room 7Deboarah Camacho • Lynn Poll

The "It" Factor - Motivating, engaging, and teaching students that need a little extra push Pavilion Portable 3Matthew Bressler

Understanding and Supporting Students with IEPs: A Guide for General Education Teachers Pavilion Room 5Erin Beighey • Toshia McCain

WBL in the Wild: Real-World Learning Starts Before High School Rafferty A 208Tim Sprinkles

Where Core Meets Career: Strategies for Academic and CTE Integration Pavilion Portable 2Ashley Madden • Tyler Madden

11:10am PDT

ADHD 101: Supporting and Understanding Neurodiverse Humans Pavilion Room 4Mary Humphreys

Basic Principles of Healthy Nutrition Rafferty A 107

Benefits Spotlight: Medical and Voluntary Plan Updates CCCS Main 118

Beyond Traditional Reflection: How AI Can Accelerate Professional Growth Pavilion Room 3Brandon Bagozzi

Boost Your Excel Skills with AI Rafferty A 205Sofie Cornejo

Call In Well and Take the Day On: Lessons Learned from Students Rafferty B 101Jason Wasserman

CalPERS 457 and 403(b) Retirement Plans: A Guide to Secure Your Future CCCS Main 117Todd Makers • Darren Wagerman

Cooperative Games to Build Community Pavilion Portable 1Dan DeJager

Creating Safe, Functional, and Inspiring Spaces: Facilities, Transportation, and Safety at GCC Pavilion Portable 3Jose Gutierrez • Jerry Little

Cultivating Calm: Bringing Meditation into Your Teaching Practice Rafferty A 105James Colbert

Embodied Learning: Spirit in Education Rafferty A 103Leslie Martinez Castro • Damien Sar

Empowering Leaders Group: Inspiring Growth Through Connection and Passion Projects Rafferty A 207Ruth Greco • Michael Mendoza • Heather Schutmaat • Kaela Vermeulen

Financial Trivia: Play. Learn. Win! CCCS Main 119SchoolsFirst Credit Union

Found Poetry: Playful Creativity with Words Rafferty B 112Marlene Marshall

From Canvas to Code: Using AI to Support Art in the Classroom Pavilion Room 2Rinda Vale • Celeste Ward

Game On! Turning Learning Games into Instructional Power Tools Rafferty A 203Michiko Tibayan • Brenda Zeisse

Golf Isn’t Just a Game: It’s Self-Care with a Swing! Small Soccer FieldTim Sprinkles

Healthy Happy Hour with Chef Angel and Mason CCCS Main 131Chef Angel & Mason

Macramé for Mindfulness: Leaf Wall Hanging Workshop Rafferty B 102Tanya Dergal • Caitlin Shelton • Nicole Strobel

Mindfulness Through Play with Clay Rafferty Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)Evelyn Molina

Music for Engagement and Learning Rafferty B 104Megan Cooper

Relax and Recharge: A Sound Bath for Teacher Well-Being GCC TheaterAnn Veu

Restorative Justice and AI: Building Stronger School Communities Rafferty B 103Geoffrey Munch

Scribble to Art: Creating Community Through Wall Art Pavilion Room 6Sandra Gonzalez • Andrea Lunetta

Stitch Out the Stress Pavilion Room 5Skylier Blanchard

Stretch & Reset: Gentle Yoga for Every Body Pavilion GymBrandi Kaysen

Target Your Heart Health Pavilion Room 7Deboarah Camacho • Lynn Poll

Triggers and Glimmers: Responding to Student Dysregulation with Confidence Rafferty B 111Hannah Larson

Unpacking Media Bias: Tools for Civil Conversations CCCS Main 133Caron Brownlee

Yes, And! The Power of Improv for Teamwork and Communication Rafferty A 106Eric Harris • Jill Whitmire