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9:40am PDT

Navigating Human Resources for Grades 3-5 & Elementary Special Education Teachers

Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT

Room 31

Join us in exploring all things Human Resources:

What is salary credit and how do I advance on the salary schedule?
How can I use the Employee Portal?
Why is it important to communicate with my credential analyst?
How should I prepare for an absence?
What is the teacher evaluation timeline?

Presenters

Ken Whittemore

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT
Room 31

Breakout Session

Grade Level Grades 3-5, Elementary Special Education

10:35am PDT

FSUSD Board Policies for Grades 3-5 & Elementary Special Education Teachers

Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT

Room 30

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District has numerous board policies that impact teachers and their roles in the educational system, covering areas such as grading, interactions with students, and professional conduct. Teachers must be well-versed in these policies to create a conducive learning environment. Understanding and following these regulations not only ensures compliance but also fosters a structured and productive educational setting that supports student growth and achievement.

Presenters

Melissa Farrar

Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT
Room 30

Breakout Session

Grade Level Grades 3-5, Elementary Special Education

12:10pm PDT

Strengthening Family Partnerships for Grades 3-5 & Elementary Special Education Teachers

Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT

Room 37

Strong family partnerships are key to student success. In this session hosted by our Student and Family Services Department, you’ll learn practical strategies for fostering meaningful relationships with families, promoting positive attendance habits, and creating inclusive support systems for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care. Gain insights into district resources and learn how you can play a vital role in ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and set up for success.

Presenters

Holly Collins

Coordinator of Family and Student Services, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Marbeya Ellis

Family Resource Center Manager, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Antonio Gipson

Truancy Prevention Specialist, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 37

Breakout Session

Grade Level Grades 3-5, Elementary Special Education

1:05pm PDT

MTSS Foundations for Grades 3-5 & Elementary Special Education Teachers

Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT

Room 32

Join our district MTSS Coordinator Connie Huntington for an engaging overview of who we are as a district—our schools, our students, and the supports we provide to ensure every learner thrives. This session will introduce the MTSS framework, including how we use data to support student success, an introduction to our SST process, and interactive role-playing or problem-solving scenarios using our Behavior Intervention Toolbox. Come ready to collaborate, reflect, and prepare to meet students’ needs from day one.

Presenters

Connie Huntington

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

I'm a former classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District who now serves as a Coordinator of Educational Services, supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across schools. I work alongside site and district leaders to strengthen... Read More →

Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 32

Breakout Session

Grade Level Grades 3-5, Elementary Special Education

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