2017

EDUCATORS RISING CALIFORNIA

CENTRAL REGION CONFERENCE

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF EDUCATORS

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WELCOME

March 24th, 2017

Dear Future Educator,

Project Tomorrow welcomes you to the 2017 Educators Rising California Central Region

Conference. We hope you find the day informative, insightful, and engaging!

You probably already know that California and the nation are in desperate need for new teachers in

the next decade, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. No doubt

you also are aware of the profound impact that teachers have on their students, an impact that can

change lives. To be honest, it is not an easy job, but the rewards outweigh the demands. We truly

believe that this is the perfect time for you to begin down the teacher preparation pathway by

expanding your knowledge about careers in teaching and education.

To help you do that, today’s conference agenda includes an opening panel, breakout sessions, and

a college fair, which are all designed to encourage you as you pursue your future career.

Thank you in advance for your active participation in today’s conference. The Project Tomorrow

team looks forward to helping you become tomorrow’s educators, leaders, innovators, and engaged

citizens of the world.

Sincerely,

Julie Evans, Ed.D. Chief Executive Officer Project Tomorrow

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OPENING PANEL

EDUCATORS RISING CALIFORNIA

Educators Rising is a national network of students and teacher leaders who are inspired and

excited by the teaching profession.

Our Vision: Every teacher in America has the skills and experience to help all students

achieve their potential.

Our Mission: Educators Rising cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on

a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school and extending through

college and into the profession.

Email us at innovation@tomorrow.org Find us on the web at tomorrow.org/educatorsrising/ Twitter: @EdRisingCA

There’s Power in Teaching

Every Day is STEMulating When You're a Math or Science Teacher!

From credential student to instructional coach, our panelists have a wide variety of

experience but all share a passion for teaching math or science. They will talk about the

joys and challenges, impact and importance of math and science teachers at every level,

from Kindergarten through 12th grade. You will learn what to expect from the job and how

to get the job you expect so that you too can have a career where every day is STEMulating!

Carol Fry Bohlin, Professor and Director, Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative, California State University, Fresno (Moderator) Jamie Vargas, Teacher, Edison High School, Fresno Unified School District Anthony Tosto, Instructional Support Coach, Central Unified School District Callie LaFlam, Teacher, Fresno Unified School District Jacqueline Vera, Student, Fresno State University

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Check-In & Registration 8:00-8:40 AM

Welcome & Introduction 8:40-9:00 AM

Opening Panel 9:00-9:40 AM

Session I Workshops 9:50-10:30 AM

Session II Workshops 10:35-11:15 AM

Lunch & College Fair 11:15-11:55 AM

Session III Workshops 12:00-12:40 PM

Session IV Workshops 12:45-1:25 PM

Closing & Evaluations 1:30-2:00 PM

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SESSIONS I & II 9:50-11:15am

Child Development

Center Child Development Center Tour Tour the child development center, including the preschool classrooms, at Clovis Community College. Classes will be in session with students. This session is a great opportunity for students interested in careers in early childhood education.

Daniel Ching

One Teacher Can Make All the Difference in the World

Join Daniel Ching, an experienced educator, as he shares his personal story about his path to the important world of teaching, and learn how you can apply these lessons to your own career. He will take you on an adventure through his own experiences and those of other influential teachers. In this engaging session, you will have the opportunity to explore the importance of teachers and what they mean to the future of our world.

Toua Yang

Student Affairs & College Counseling & K-12 Counseling

through the Lens of a Graduate Student

Join Toua Yang in this interactive session on perspectives of a student professional within academic counseling. He will take you through his personal story in exploring the challenges and steps he took in preparing for the professional field.

Jena Tague

Women in Mathematics

Join Jena Tague in exploring the role all teachers play in combatting stereotypes that threaten women interested in mathematic careers. Understand how the only way to change these stereotypes is for teachers to help students see themselves as mathematicians or scientists.

Child Development Center Tour

Richard Kinney

Mary Nelson

It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!

Join Richard Kinney, an experienced science teacher from Buchanan High School, as he illustrates the importance of STEM in the classroom. He will share his passion for teaching science and give you a better understanding of what it means to be a high school or middle school science teacher. Next Generation Science Standards

Mary Nelson will discuss the exciting changes to science education happening at all grade levels! Learn about the Next Generation Science Standards and the shift away from teacher lecture and rote memorization in science class. Instead, teachers are the facilitators and students are encouraged to think and act more like scientists by asking questions, conducting investigations, solving problems, and engaging in discussions as they do science together.

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SESSIONS III & IV 12:00-1:25pm

Sallie Turpen

STEAM in the Field of Early Care and Education

Learn how science, technology, engineering, art, and math are developed into curriculum for young children. Participants will explore a wide variety of materials used to inspire and support open-ended learning, enhance problem solving skills and empower children to be creative.

Nancy Xiong

Learn through PLAY!

Be ready to embrace your inner child. We will learn strategies to help promote confidence and knowledge through creative play. Make learning fun!

Heidi Rochin

The California Teaching

Fellows Foundation

After High School graduation, join the movement!

CTFF reaches undergraduates in fields beyond teacher preparation to include Kinesiology, Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, Art, Music, Drama, Recreation, and more. College students reinforce their own learning by teaching in their chosen field, while K-12 students gain from fun instructional methods. CTFF partners with local school districts and assists with their after school and morning programs. This partnership allows future educators to gain experience by working with students in a professional setting.

21st Century Teaching and Learning

What was considered a good education 20 or more years ago is no longer enough for success in college, careers, and citizenship in the 21st century. In this session, participants will learn about the 21

st century skills that are most important for K-12 education

today: Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, and Critical Thinking. Participants will leave the session with a flip-book of the “Four Cs” and research-based instructional practices to put into action in the classroom to develop each 21

st century skill.

Joe Marquez

Ernesto Flores

Formative APPsessments

In today’s classroom students are being increasingly assessed on a daily basis, which can remove the joy from leaning. Come in and play with new tools that will help you formatively assess your students without them even knowing it. Learn how to gameify your class and turn good students into great students. Warning: This session can get competitive!!!!

I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for my Counselor

Why is school counseling important? How can it empower student lives? Join Ernesto Flores, a counseling graduate student and part time school counselor, on a personal story telling adventure of how he never saw himself going to college but it took one school counselor to make a difference in his life. Learn about the path he will take after graduating from graduate school.

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CAMPUS MAP

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NOTES

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THANK YOU

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Special Thanks To

Fresno State University

Clovis Community College

2017 TOMORROW’S TEACHERS CONFERENCE

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Project Tomorrow 15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 250

Irvine, CA 92618 949-609-4660

www.tomorrow.org

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We thank our 2017 Educators Rising California Central Region

Conference sponsors and supporters

without whom this day would not be possible.

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