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9:45am PDT

A Framework for Teaching About Disruptive Innovation LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
602
The tech world of today often talks about "Disrupting" industries with innovation, but what does that mean exactly? And doesn't disrupting systems cause problems? In this session, I'll present a framework for teaching about Disruptive Innovation with guiding artifacts from the Industrial Revolution to the present.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Teacher, ABCUSD
Before joining ABC Unified to teach, Matt worked out in the tech industry and at start-ups hoping to 'disrupt' industries without giving much thought to the other side of that coin. As part of his AI class, he's developed a framework for analyzing the ingredients and effects of Disruptive... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
602
  Secondary

9:45am PDT

Create a Video Game that Tells a Story? LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
501
Who is Jerry Lawson? Gerald "Jerry" Lawson was an African American engineer and inventor who is sometimes called the "father of modern gaming". He was instrumental in the development of the 1976 Fairchild Channel F, the first home video game console to use interchangeable cartridges. His work influenced the design of the Atari 2600 and paved the way for later systems like the Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation. Help your students create a story using video game creation as a tool to spark their creativity.
Speakers
avatar for Oscar Espinoza

Oscar Espinoza

Teacher, ABCUSD
I have taught for 25 years in various districts around LA County and have been a science teacher in ABCUSD for the past 5 years. I'm a National Board Certified teacher with a strong interest in STEM education. In my session, I hope to assist attendees in incorporating a little computer... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
501
  Secondary

9:45am PDT

Dungeons & Dragons & Design Learning LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
508
Being part of an adventuring party in a TTRPG like D&D isn't much different than being a student, so how can we take the elements of an adventure to make the classroom more engaging? This session will cover how to incorporate gamified strategies and structures that can make a lesson more exciting and memorable for the students who will join your classroom journey!
Speakers
avatar for Eamon Marchant
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
508
  Secondary

9:45am PDT

Every Voice Matters: Using Philosophical Chairs to Engage All Learners through UDL LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
504
"This session will explore how the instructional strategy Philosophical Chairs can be used to engage all learners through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Participants will consider how academic discourse can support critical thinking, student voice, and classroom inclusion, especially when paired with intentional scaffolds and flexible participation options.

The session will highlight how this strategy can be adapted across content areas and aligned with Tier 1 instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Educators will leave with practical tools, planning resources, and new ideas to make structured discussion a powerful and inclusive part of a student-centered classroom. "
Speakers
avatar for Cortney Ramos

Cortney Ramos

Teacher, ABCUSD
As a secondary English teacher and AVID educator, I am passionate about equipping all students with the tools and mindset essential for academic achievement and future success. My goal is to share simple ways to integrate AVID strategies and UDL principles together, creating flexible... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
504
  Secondary

9:45am PDT

Language Power-Up (Carnegie Learning) LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
603
Supercharge your classroom impact with Language Power-Up, a dynamic session packed with fresh strategies and innovative tools. Discover practical tips to boost student engagement and proficiency, making language learning more vibrant than ever. This is a wonderful opportunity to refine your craft and connect with fellow educators.
Speakers
avatar for Maggie Thomas

Maggie Thomas

Learning Consultant, Carnegie Learning
At Carnegie Learning, Maggie works closely with districts and teachers to support implementation of resources, facilitate professional learning and be a resource to her fellow world language educators. Maggie is also passionate in supporting world language teachers in and out of the... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
603
  Secondary, World Language Teachers

9:45am PDT

PBL: Innovation & Collaboration Meet Accountability LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
607
PBL allows for students to engage in collaboration & co-construction continuously. While providing students with the opportunities to innovate and exercise critical thinking, the fear of increased student autonomy in the process is created. In this session, we explore the process of creating and executing PBL endeavors coupled with ensuring student compliance is alive and well throughout the duration. Learn creative ways to have students exercise accountability without sacrificing their innovation and creativity.
Speakers
avatar for Vincent McLeod IV

Vincent McLeod IV

Assistant Principal, ABCUSD
Assistant Principal at Tetzlaff Academy. Former EdTech & 21st Century Learning Specialist, High School Government/Economics & AP Teacher, and Google Trainer. You have all the capacity in the world to create limitless activities in your classroom. I hope to help you gain confidence... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
607
  Secondary

9:45am PDT

Write More, Grade Less LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
505
Join Write More, Grade Less, and discover how to supercharge writing instruction with structured supports, tech-powered feedback, and enough ready-to-use resources to make future-you say “thanks.” Elementary or secondary, if you're ready to cut down on grading without cutting corners, this session’s got your back. Warning: your students might start to enjoy writing.
Speakers
avatar for Jack Woodbury

Jack Woodbury

Program Specialist, ABCUSD
I am an early riser, avid reader, and solution-oriented thinker who has been at ABC for almost a decade. I have been a department chair, MUN advisor, coach, and, most recently, a Program Specialist for the District working in Academic Services. I look forward to continuing to provide... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PDT
505
  Secondary, Upper Elementary

11:30am PDT

Create a Video Game that Tells a Story? LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
501
Who is Jerry Lawson? Gerald "Jerry" Lawson was an African American engineer and inventor who is sometimes called the "father of modern gaming". He was instrumental in the development of the 1976 Fairchild Channel F, the first home video game console to use interchangeable cartridges. His work influenced the design of the Atari 2600 and paved the way for later systems like the Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation. Help your students create a story using video game creation as a tool to spark their creativity.
Speakers
avatar for Oscar Espinoza

Oscar Espinoza

Teacher, ABCUSD
I have taught for 25 years in various districts around LA County and have been a science teacher in ABCUSD for the past 5 years. I'm a National Board Certified teacher with a strong interest in STEM education. In my session, I hope to assist attendees in incorporating a little computer... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
501
  Secondary

11:30am PDT

Digital Portfolio: A one stop place to showcase individual student work for the world to see LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
607
Graphic organizers and student portfolios have been used for decades to capture mastery across subjects and summatively create an experience for students to reflect on. In the digital world today, what can we do to ensure this continues? In this session, we explore the use of Google Sites as a way for students to create digital portfolios that can be used for summative evaluations, centralized study outlets, and expressive representations to family. Come see how you can scale the process to as small or large as you want with NO coding experience required. With Google Sites, your graphic organizer of the past moves into the 21st century.
Speakers
avatar for Vincent McLeod IV

Vincent McLeod IV

Assistant Principal, ABCUSD
Assistant Principal at Tetzlaff Academy. Former EdTech & 21st Century Learning Specialist, High School Government/Economics & AP Teacher, and Google Trainer. You have all the capacity in the world to create limitless activities in your classroom. I hope to help you gain confidence... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
607
  Secondary

11:30am PDT

Putting the Education in Physical Education LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
601
In this fun, fast-paced session, we’ll show how easy it is to bring AVID strategies into your Physical Education classroom—without losing the movement and energy that makes Physical Education great. We’ll focus on simple ways to build vocabulary, use focused note-taking, add quick journal reflections, and make the most of those rainy, hot, windy... all the fun days. These tools help students connect what they’re doing in class to real learning, and they work for all fitness levels. You’ll leave with ready-to-use ideas, templates, and activities that fit right into your current routine. Plus, we’ll get you moving, talking, and thinking—just like your students! Whether you’re AVID-savvy or new to it, this session will give you practical, Physical Education-friendly ways to boost student engagement and what you already do in your classes.
Speakers
avatar for Jana Hughes

Jana Hughes

Teacher, ABCUSD
With a Masters in Physical Education and 11 years experience teaching at the middle school level, Jana loves creating and exploring new ways to help her students value and understand themselves as movers. She has a passion for innovating and giving students an opportunity to transfer... Read More →
avatar for Thomas Phelps

Thomas Phelps

Teacher, ABCUSD
An English teacher by trade with experience as a collegiate and professional athlete, Thomas brought 12 years of English instruction out to PE where he helped bridge the gap between AVID and Physical Education. An AVID Certified Educator with experience teaching English for every... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm PDT
601
  Secondary

1:45pm PDT

AI Fundamentals for Educators FULL
Friday August 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
508
Teachers need to know the fundamentals of AI-driven programming to best prepare their students for the world they will inhabit. This session will cover the fundamentals that drive all AI programs so that teachers are empowered with the knowledge they need to adapt to new technologies.
Speakers
avatar for Eamon Marchant
Friday August 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
508
  Secondary

1:45pm PDT

Physical Education? How About Sports Education! LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
601
In this session, we’ll share how we shifted from a traditional Physical Education format to a student-centered Sports Education model. Students are placed in teams with assigned roles—such as coach, fitness coach, statistician, and public relations officer—and take the lead in running practices, creating fitness plans, and managing their team’s progress. Throughout the unit, they document everything using Google Sites, building both digital literacy and accountability. We’ll walk through how we structure the model, manage roles, assess student work, and keep things organized. You’ll leave with practical tools, templates, and examples to help you implement this approach in your own classes. If you're looking for a way to give students more ownership and purpose in Physical Education, this is a solid place to start.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Phelps

Thomas Phelps

Teacher, ABCUSD
An English teacher by trade with experience as a collegiate and professional athlete, Thomas brought 12 years of English instruction out to PE where he helped bridge the gap between AVID and Physical Education. An AVID Certified Educator with experience teaching English for every... Read More →
avatar for Jana Hughes

Jana Hughes

Teacher, ABCUSD
With a Masters in Physical Education and 11 years experience teaching at the middle school level, Jana loves creating and exploring new ways to help her students value and understand themselves as movers. She has a passion for innovating and giving students an opportunity to transfer... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
601
  Secondary

1:45pm PDT

Reading, Writing, Thinking History LIMITED
Friday August 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
505
Let’s be honest—students might forget when the Industrial Revolution began, but they should know how to break down historical events like pros. Join Reading, Writing, and Thinking History to teach them to think deeply and write persuasively. Side effects may include an increased need to verify historical memes.
Speakers
avatar for Jack Woodbury

Jack Woodbury

Program Specialist, ABCUSD
I am an early riser, avid reader, and solution-oriented thinker who has been at ABC for almost a decade. I have been a department chair, MUN advisor, coach, and, most recently, a Program Specialist for the District working in Academic Services. I look forward to continuing to provide... Read More →
Friday August 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT
505
  Secondary, History/Social Science
 
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