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10:10am PDT

Grades 6-12 Classroom Tech Essentials for EXPERIENCED Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Designed for teachers who already possess a strong foundation in classroom technology, this session presents exciting opportunities to enhance student engagement and foster inquiry-based learning. Discover the power of advanced tools like HyperDocs, Adobe Express, Genially, and AI technology such as ChatGPT, MagicSchool, Snorkl, among others, to facilitate collaboration and encourage critical thinking within your chosen subject area. Get ready to unlock a world of endless possibilities and ignite a passion for learning in your students!

Presenters

Michelle Hays

History and Art Teacher, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy

I’m an educator with a passion for making learning more accessible and engaging for all students. With a Master of Education in Innovative Learning, I’ve focused on how emerging technologies—especially AI—can support teachers in transforming lessons to better meet student... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 31

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, High School

10:10am PDT

Grades 6-12 Classroom Tech Essentials for NEW Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 30

Session Slides

This session provides an essential introduction to the digital tools you’ll need to run a smooth secondary classroom. Learn how to launch Google Classroom, manage digital resources through Clever, and explore beginner-friendly tools to support instruction and communication with students and families.

Presenters

Lucero Angel

Teacher, Crystal Middle School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 30

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, High School

12:00pm PDT

Middle & High School Math: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 8

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Jenn Roush

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

Jenn Roush is the Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. Jenn oversees all instructional materials adoptions, school library programs, and curriculum implementation. She loves working with teachers to improve teaching practices... Read More →

Maria Williams

Teacher, Grange Middle School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 8

Breakout Session

Grade Level High School, High School Special Education, Middle School Special Education, Middle School

12:00pm PDT

Middle School ELA: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Gymnasium

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Christina Geyer is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over a decade of service in diverse California school districts. She currently serves as a Consulting Teacher for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, where she mentors and coaches early-career educators... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, Middle School Special Education

12:00pm PDT

Middle School Science: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Gymnasium

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Lucero Angel

Teacher, Crystal Middle School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, Middle School Special Education

12:00pm PDT

Middle School Social Science: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Gymnasium

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Priyanka Craig

Teacher, David A Weir

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, Middle School Special Education

12:00pm PDT

Secondary PE: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 32

Session Slides

Get familiar with pacing, sample lessons, and the UDL approach in Physical Education. Leave with ready-to-use strategies for planning inclusive, engaging instruction.

Presenters