In this session, you will learn about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and some strategies you can use to support your ADHD (and other neurodivergent) students. Have you ever wondered why your ADHD students require more movement, need more frequent reminders of class expectations, can pay attention in some subjects and not others, and struggle with prioritization and time management? Taught from the perspective of an adult with ADHD, you will gain insight into these challenges (and more!) faced by students with ADHD and walk away with new tools and strategies you can bring to your classroom to help your students be successful.
Discover the Aeries Interventions process and explore how it can support student success. After an introduction, join a collaborative roundtable to share ideas and work together to envision how Aeries Interventions management could be implemented and strengthened at your site. Come ready to learn, discuss, and shape the future of interventions at GCC.
Step into a hands-on workshop where you’ll rotate through 3 stations and test out teacher-friendly AI tools for Writing Feedback, Building Rubrics, and Lesson Planning, with a focus on exploring the power of MagicSchool AI. No expertise required—just curiosity! In under an hour, you’ll walk away with practical ideas, ready-to-use drafts, and one AI strategy you can take back to your classroom tomorrow.
Learn best practices for engaging families in meaningful conversations about attendance, conducting effective conferences, and fostering a culture of consistent student participation. This session will also share practical strategies for encouraging attendance schoolwide and provide tips for maximizing the features of the ATTEND platform to support data-driven decision-making and family engagement.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT Rafferty A 105
Join this interactive session to explore practical strategies for addressing some of the most common student behaviors in schools. In addition to learning effective approaches, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an open discussion—sharing challenges (while maintaining student confidentiality) and offering insights with colleagues. Leave with new ideas, strategies, and a stronger sense of support in managing classroom behaviors.
Stay up to date on the latest information from our medical and voluntary plan providers, including Kaiser, SHP, CC, Dental, and VSP. Representatives will share important updates, highlight recent changes, and answer questions to help you make informed decisions about your benefits. This session is designed to give you clear, practical information to support your health and wellness planning.
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT CCCS Main 118
Teacher reflection is one of the most powerful tools for professional growth—but finding the time and structure can be tough. In this session, discover how AI can act as a thinking partner to streamline reflection, surface new insights, and support continuous improvement. Walk away with ready-to-use prompts, strategies, and examples of how AI can make reflection more meaningful, efficient, and actionable—without adding more to your plate.
With 18 years at GCC, I bring a deep passion for supporting both teachers and students in their learning journeys. Currently in my second year as an instructional coach, I work closely with educators to enhance instructional practices. Since 2016, I’ve also served as the lead math... Read More →
This session will explore the different types of abuse students may experience, highlight common warning signs often overlooked in compliance trainings, and provide strategies to support both students and yourself emotionally. Participants will leave with practical tools to better recognize, respond, and create safer environments for all learners.
Disclaimer: The topic of sexual abuse will be discussed during this session.
Explore the benefits of CalPERS 457 and 403(b) plans in this informative session. Since 1995, CalPERS has provided public school employees with low-cost, convenient retirement savings options through payroll deductions. Learn how these plans can supplement your CalSTRS or CalPERS pension and provide a solid financial foundation for your future.
Designed specifically for District and Site Safety Teams, this advanced training goes beyond the basics of staff access. Participants will engage in a silent mock drill at their site, allowing them to log in, interact with the software, and practice real-time response procedures. This hands-on session provides an opportunity to strengthen preparedness and ensure Safety Teams are confident in using the system during an emergency.
This session will allow participants to learn about how California Education code drives policy and procedure related to determinations of Independent Study attendance.
Boost student vocabulary and reading comprehension with a flexible close reading routine that works across grade levels and subject areas. In this session, you’ll learn a step-by-step process for guiding students through meaningful text analysis—whether in whole-class settings or small groups. You’ll also see how AI tools can streamline lesson preparation, saving you time while keeping the focus on powerful literacy instruction.
What really is a credit score and why does it feel like it controls everything? In this engaging session, we’ll unlock the secrets behind credit scores, how they’re calculated, and how they can impact everything from buying a car to landing a job. Learn how to build or rebuild credit with smart, stress-free tips, and leave feeling empowered, not intimidated.
Think back to when you were in middle school. What career did you imagine for yourself? Now think—who influenced that dream? Was it a teacher, a family member, or maybe one hands-on experience? Imagine if every student had those opportunities, intentionally built into their learning.”
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Explain how CTE functions as a continuum beginning in kindergarten.
2. Identify ways to align CTE standards with Common Core, SEL, and IB standards.
3. Design developmentally appropriate career exploration opportunities for K–8 students.
4. Apply strategies to integrate CTE within existing curriculum and school structures.
Career Technical Education (CTE) is often associated with high school, but the foundation for career exploration and skill-building begins much earlier. This session will demonstrate how CTE can be integrated across grades K–8 by aligning CTE Model Curriculum Standards with Common Core Standards, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies, and International Baccalaureate (IB) standards. Participants will learn how CTE can function as a developmental continuum—where career awareness in elementary builds into exploration in middle school, leading to more intentional choices in high school.
This session will highlight practical strategies for aligning CTE learning outcomes to important life skills like self-management and collaboration. The session will feature practical examples of integrated lessons, project-based learning, and cross-curricular connections, alongside collaborative approaches that support teachers' instructional priorities.
Discover how to lead meaningful one-on-one data chats that help students understand their strengths, set goals, and take ownership of their learning. In this interactive session, you’ll interpret i‑Ready Placement Tables, plan and schedule data chats, and role-play using your own student data to practice a collaborative, student-centered approach.
Michiko Tibayan has been an educator for over 12 years, first using i-Ready as a classroom teacher before becoming a Professional Learning Specialist with Curriculum Associates. She is passionate about helping educators interpret i-Ready Diagnostic results to make data-informed instructional... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT Rafferty A 202
Ever wonder how GCC’s funding works? This session will provide a clear overview of where school revenue comes from, how it is calculated, and what you can do at the site level to ensure programs remain fully supported. We’ll walk through the budget coding process for Personal Action Forms (PAFs) and Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and share helpful resources, including the 2025–26 Budget Code Cheat Sheet and LCAP Summary. The session will also address the impact of expiring one-time funds and highlight new grants awarded to GCC, giving you the tools to better understand and navigate school funding.
Get the essentials you need to effectively manage Time & Attendance at GCC. This session will walk managers and administrators through key processes, tools, and best practices to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Gain the knowledge to confidently oversee and support your team’s timekeeping needs.
Curious about Teach Like a Champion but don't know where to start? This session will introduce 3 strategies that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow! Engineer Efficiency, Everybody Writes, and Turn & Talks are 3 effective strategies to help build routines and increase student engagement.
Discover how Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) strategies can support English Learners while benefiting all students in diverse classrooms. This session will highlight practical approaches that foster academic language development, promote collaboration, and ensure equitable access to rigorous content. Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies to strengthen instruction and empower students to thrive.
This workshop is designed to equip educators with practical, fun, and creative theatre-based techniques to boost student engagement, communication, and critical thinking in the classroom. Participants will learn about the importance of theatre in education, practice using voices and bodies as tools for expression and utilize practical theatre techniques that educators can apply in the classroom.
Planning a field trip should be exciting, not overwhelming! Join us for a practical session that breaks down district-wide field trip procedures and shows you how they translate into everyday site practices. From required forms and approvals to tips for smooth coordination, you’ll walk away with clear steps, helpful resources, and a better understanding of how to make field trips run efficiently and stress-free.
Learn how you can receive up to $4,000 to earn a teaching credential! The Sacramento County Office of Education’s School of Education is hosting an information session about teacher credentialing. Come learn about different pathways to earning a teaching credential, including our new CTE credential, the Teacher Residency Program, and the Teacher Intern Program. We’ll also share details about the Classified Employee Grant, which provides up to $4,000 per year toward tuition for Classified staff pursuing a credential.
Allergy Warning: The facility uses items that has nut or cross contaminates with nuts, dairy, soy. Viewers are welcomed. We can adjust specific items (but limited)
Unwind without the guilt. Join us for a lively tasting session featuring wholesome bites paired with refreshing mocktails an sparkling infusions. Learn how to mix flavors, fun, and wellness into your snacks and sips –perfect for fueling both body and mind.
Join this interactive workshop to discover practical strategies for helping dual enrollment students thrive academically and personally! We’ll explore the unique challenges these students face as they juggle high school and college-level expectations, and share effective ways to support them through advising, mentoring, and classroom practices.
Whether your students are in-person, remote, or in Independent Study, this session is a hands-on opportunity to learn, share, and walk away with tools to help your dual enrollment learners succeed in their college journey.
Ever wish you knew more about spreadsheets, but the thought of trying to learn all those formulas feels intimidating? Want to speed up managing all of your student data? Already know spreadsheet basics but want to see how AI can make things even better? This session will cover basic spreadsheet terminology, and then give you some ideas of how you can use spreadsheets to make your life easier, as well as how to use AI to help you write formulas. You will leave with a "cheat sheet" of basic spreadsheet terminology, plus example prompts and an example spreadsheet you can play around with.
Presentation link is here: https://tinyurl.com/gcccon2025-spreadsheets
I started out teaching high school English at a traditional comprehensive school 24 years ago. I came to CCCS in 2008 and have been here ever since! I love data, I'm allergic to having to duplicate work that's already been done, and I'm also lazy, so I'm always looking for new wa... Read More →
Are you looking to spice up some of your old unit and lesson ideas? Do your students find physical education to be meaningful? Are we doing everything we can as physical educators to support our students in their physical literacy journey? In this presentation, we will define the idea of meaningful physical education, look more specifically at some unit and lesson plans and discuss ways to make everything we do more meaningful for the diverse groups of students in our classes. Presented by the 2019 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
Dan DeJager is the 2019 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year and recently served on the SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards Task Force. He has 25 years of teaching experience, including middle school, high school and independent... Read More →
Discover how music can transform your classroom into a more engaging and effective learning environment. In this session, you’ll explore practical ways to use music for routines, mindfulness, and brain breaks, as well as strategies to support memorization and content learning. Backed by research on how music activates both sides of the brain, this session will equip you with tools to enhance student focus, retention, and overall growth as learners.
I have been teaching Music for twenty-two years, and this is my eleventh year at GIS. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from CSU Chico. Music is for everyone!!
The link to my presentation is in my bio!
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT Rafferty B 104
This hands-on workshop provides a creative space for educators to unwind, connect with colleagues, and reflect on their own social-emotional well-being. Through the meditative process of painting, participants will explore themes of self-awareness, stress management, and community building while creating a personal piece of art to take home.
Explore how the power of AI can be harnessed to strengthen restorative practices and transform school communities. This session will highlight how blending innovation with empathy allows us to better understand and support the needs of both students and educators. Together, restorative justice and AI create a pathway toward stronger, more connected, and more resilient schools.
Middle schoolers thrive when learning feels meaningful and connected to their goals. In this session, we’ll explore ways to boost student engagement through goal setting, data chats, and hands-on use of i-Ready Pro. You’ll also get a look at the latest updates in i-Ready Pro and how it differs from PI, so you can make the most of these tools to inspire your students.
Brenda Zeisse is an educator with 18 years of experience, having served as a classroom teacher, math interventionist, academic coach, and school administrator. Her journey with i-Ready began as a classroom user, where she valued the rich data it provided and the power of differentiated... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT Rafferty A 203
Join us for Target Your Stress a fun, interactive game-style workshop where participants team up to learn how stress impacts our daily lives. This engaging session builds awareness of common stressors while promoting healthy ways to cope. It’s a high-energy, hands-on approach, with practical tips to reducing stress and boosting well-being.
What does CKH look like in a realistic classroom setting, with realistic students and behaviors that we encounter every day? Elevate your teaching practice and understanding by pursuing the art of positive classroom management, and how to develop your "it" factor. This workshop is designed for educators who may be struggling with certain students/behaviors and would like to learn how to realistically implement CKH practices. Participants will explore strategies for building strong student-teacher relationships and creating a classroom culture where every student feels seen, heard, valued - and who knows, they might even enjoy themselves a little.
This session is designed for general education teachers to gain a deeper understanding of the key components of the IEP document, practical strategies for implementing accommodations, and methods to ensure student success.
Work-Based Learning (WBL) isn’t just for high school interns; it belongs in elementary classrooms too. This session explores how teachers can embed career-connected experiences into lessons for students as young as TK–6. Attendees will walk away with ready-to-use strategies, lesson ideas, and tools for bringing community partners into the classroom in age-appropriate and standards-aligned ways.
In this session, we’ll share practical strategies for bridging academic and CTE instruction in ways that make learning more relevant, rigorous, and connected for students. Drawing from our roles as an instructional coach and college and career readiness director, we’ll explore what it looks like to integrate core academic standards into CTE classrooms—and bring CTE practices into core subject areas. Participants will leave with simple, adaptable tools that support cross-disciplinary collaboration, student engagement, and real-world learning pathways. Our goal is to offer ideas that are grounded, doable, and responsive to the realities teachers face every day.
