Discover how fostering a happy, positive school culture drives student success and well-being. Student achievement under the direction of Mr. and Dr. Herrera has been recognized by national newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Tech and Learning Magazine. They attribute much of this success to their focus on happy schools. This session explores actionable strategies to build trust, cultivate inclusivity, and inspire joy in learning. Learn how strong relationships among students, staff, and families translate into academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and community pride. Join us to reimagine schools as hubs of happiness where every stakeholder thrives.
In this session, Effective Leadership Strategies for Administrators, we will explore practical approaches for becoming an effective administrator while maintaining balance and setting healthy boundaries. Participants will learn tools to enhance communication, foster positive workplace relationships, and reduce administrative burnout. Through real-world examples and actionable takeaways, we’ll discuss how leaders can prioritize self-care, build resilient teams, and create sustainable workflows. This presentation aims to equip leaders with the skills to inspire, support, and lead with empathy, ensuring long-term success for both individuals and organizations.
This session, "Harnessing AI in Education: Transforming School Districts and Classrooms for the Future," explores the role of artificial intelligence in TK-12 education. Led by Dr. Amy Alzina, Superintendent of Cold Spring Elementary, the presentation will cover AI’s evolution, its applications in decision-making, personalized learning, and administrative processes. Attendees will gain insights into practical AI tools and learn implementation steps for district and school levels, equipping leaders to effectively integrate AI to enhance student engagement and educational outcomes.
Dr. Amy Alzina is currently the Superintendent/Principal of the Cold Spring School District in Montecito, CA, a position she has held for the past seven years.Dr. Amy Alzina’s approach to leadership is centered on creating a collaborative student-centered team focused on ensuring... Read More →
This workshop equips leaders and administrators with taking steps towards developing a comprehensive cell phone policy for their sites. Participants will explore Regulatory, Educational, and Collaborative phone reduction initiatives based on relevant research. The session highlights the common challenges associated with introducing policies and provides leaders a menu of options and guidance for getting started on their sites. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to balance accountability and support, including two lesson plans to help students increase awareness around their technology use and start to build essential self-regulation skills.
Brendan Garvey, M.Ed., BCBA, is a seasoned Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly a decade of certification since 2016 and over 14 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Since 2011, he has specialized in providing behavioral support and intervention... Read More →
