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L.A. Unified's 2025 SEL Symposium
Saturday, May 10
 

7:30am PDT

Registration, Sponsor Gallery & Breakfast
Saturday May 10, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
East Los Angeles College (Between the Quad & Cafeteria)
Address: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Speakers
avatar for Christy Everritt

Christy Everritt

Regional Director, Inner Explorer
LG
avatar for Julie Sauve

Julie Sauve

https://harmony-academy.org/, Harmony Academy at National University
Dr. Julie Sauve earned her PhD in Educational and Developmental Psychology at the University of British Columbia where she primarily focused her research on social and emotional learning. As a former teacher and instructional coach, Julie is passionate about exploring theuse of practical... Read More →
KT

Kelly Thomas

LAUSD Success Coach, Second Step
Sponsors
CL
EV

Esteban Valencia

CEO, Organization for Social Media Safety, Teacher Created Materials (TCM)
Teacher Created Materials develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students, worldwide. Everything we do is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Read about how our history turned into... Read More →
GF

Gabe Fedota

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avatar for Gayle Mills

Gayle Mills

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JB

Jay Borland

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avatar for Jessica Golden

Jessica Golden

Please add your company information, and feel free to link resources. You can also add your logo. Once you add it, your logo will appear as your company name.
JD

Julea Douglass

Executive Director, School-Connect
Hi -     I’m Julea Douglass, School-Connect co-author and co-founder. We’ve been developing engaging SEL and college & career prep curriculum for middle and high schools for more than 20 years. We also have a new module - TEEN GUIDE to Surviving a Tech World - to help students... Read More →
KE

Kyle Ellison

Managing Director, FranklinCovey Education
avatar for Lindsey Dyer

Lindsey Dyer

Senior Strategic Customer Success Manager, Newsela
Newsela is paid for centrally by the district and available at no cost to all schools, teachers, students, admins, counselors and families across LAUSD.Log-into Newsela through Schoology or Clever.Integrate SEL into core instruction with materials that put students in the right mindset... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Grady

Lisa Grady

Chief Strategy Officer- Presenter & Exhibitor, Lisa Grady & Christy Cassisa
Please add your company information, and feel free to link resources. You can add your photo of your logo. Your logo will appear as your company name once you add it.
avatar for Rupa Gupta

Rupa Gupta

CEO & Co-Founder, Sown To Grow
Rupa is cofounder and CEO of Sown To Grow, an impact-driven edtech company designed to improve student ownership and engagement in their social, emotional, and academic learning journeys. Previously, she served in both district office and school roles in San Jose Unified School District... Read More →
avatar for Shavonna Walker

Shavonna Walker

RethinkEd
RethinkEd’s Wellness Skills empowers students, educators, and families to thrive in the classroom, in the workplace, and at home. Our whole-child approach aligns with CASEL’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework and promotes essential skills like stress management and resilience.Developed... Read More →
avatar for Tyler Brown

Tyler Brown

Education Partnerships Manager
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Saturday May 10, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
East Los Angeles College (Between the Quad & Cafeteria) Address: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754

8:30am PDT

Opening Plenary Session
Saturday May 10, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium
Opening Plenary SessionWelcome from the SEL unit and Director of Middle School Programs and Instruction. It features a keynote address from Houston Kraft, author of Deep Kindness. We will proceed with a keynote by student speaker Eldana Arega, who will also facilitate a student panel.

Saturday May 10, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium

10:30am PDT

Educator Gallery / Transition to Breakouts
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:30am - 10:50am PDT
Please visit our Educator Gallery as you transition to your breakout sessions. Interact with educators and leave comments for them.

Use the app to select breakout sessions and create your schedule.
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:30am - 10:50am PDT

10:50am PDT

Adolescent Brain Development and Restorative Practices with Second Step
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 457
Join Second Step, Banning High School and El Sereno Middle School to dive into the science of the teenage brain and how you can build a stronger campus culture. You’ll learn how these implementation leaders successfully launched Second Step to fit the needs of their school and leave with actionable strategies to boost attendance, increase connection and decrease behavioral issues with Second Step secondary programs. We'll close with an activity from the program -- get ready to connect!

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, see the program live and determine how they can take these examples back to their own schools.
Speakers
ML
KT

Kelly Thomas

LAUSD Success Coach, Second Step
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 457

10:50am PDT

Best Friends Forever: UDL x SEL
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 321
Speakers
JC
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 321

10:50am PDT

Breakfast Club & Forging The Future
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building G7 Rm: 104
Speakers
RD
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building G7 Rm: 104

10:50am PDT

Cultivating a Growth Mindset to Empower Young Mathematicians
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 351
Speakers
JH

Jill Horowitz

Instructional Coach/Math Intervention Teacher, LAUSD
MS
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 351

10:50am PDT

Cultivating Curiosity: Integrating Joyful Learning through SEL & Project-Based Science with School Gardens LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 307

Speakers
avatar for Afrodita Fuentes

Afrodita Fuentes

High School Science Teacher, LAUSD
Afrodita has dedicated over 22 years to teaching a variety of subjects including Biology, Marine Biology, Physiology, AP Biology, Environmental Science, and advisory classes for grades 9th-12th in LAUSD. , dedicated to igniting a passion for learning in her students. With a profound... Read More →
AT
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 307

10:50am PDT

Cultivating Joyful Learning: Practical Strategies for Integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into the Classroom LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 308
Speakers
avatar for Emilie Hill

Emilie Hill

Systems of Support Advisor (PK-12), LAUSD
Emilie Hill brings a profoundly personal perspective to her role as an educator, propelled by her steadfast commitment to fostering safe and nurturing learning environments for every student—and their educators alike! Transitioning from her tenure as a high school science teacher... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 308

10:50am PDT

District Goal: SEL Integration LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Justin Lauer

Dr. Justin Lauer

Director, LAUSD
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium

10:50am PDT

Emotion Regulation Strategies That Work for Every Classroom and Every Setting LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 425
Speakers
DC
DR
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 425

10:50am PDT

Empowering Math Learning with Social-Emotional Strategies LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 411
Speakers
DO
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 411

10:50am PDT

G.A.M.E. ON! Igniting STEAM-Powered Minds with Joy and Purpose: Transforming the Next Generation Through the Power of SEL LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building G7 Rm: 104
Speakers
avatar for Gloria Amador

Gloria Amador

Kindergarten Teacher, LAUSD
A graduate of UCLA with a Degree in Mathematical and Applied Science with honors, Gloria Amador is truly a “renaissance woman”. Personally, Gloria Amador desired to pave the way for those less fortunate and coupled with her love of learning, she chose the career path to become... Read More →
DT
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building G7 Rm: 104

10:50am PDT

Growing Growth Mindsets with Community Building Practices LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 431
Speakers
SM
avatar for Nicolette Morales

Nicolette Morales

Restorative Justice Teacher Advisor, LAUSD
Nicolette T. Morales, a proud Chicana, has taught 20 years as an English teacher and recently five years as a Restorative Justice Teacher Advisor. With LAUSD, she has taught 6th-12th grade English including Yearbook, and Creative Writing serving inner city youth in the South, East... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 431

10:50am PDT

Heart-to-Heart: Using Compassion Partners in Elementary to Strengthen Learner Success LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 407
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Alexis Contreras

Dr. Alexis Contreras

Instructional Coach, Los Angeles Unified School District
Hello! I'm Dr. Alexis Julianna Contreras, first-generation Latina/Chicana doctoral student from CSULB. I graduated from UCLA in 2016 with a B.A. in Psychology, minor in Theater – and once again in 2018 with a Master of Education (specialization in STEM). I currently serve as an... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 407

10:50am PDT

Joy in Design: Elevate SEL with Canva LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 455
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Espinoza

Melissa Espinoza

Teacher/5th grade, LAUSD
Hello! I'm Melissa Espinoza, I have been a LAUSD teacher for almost three decades with experience across various grades in LAUSD, currently teaching 5th grade in a STEAM Magnet program. My journey in education has taken me from teaching inclusion in a 4/5 combo class to where I am... Read More →
avatar for Marisa Vidal

Marisa Vidal

Media Art Teacher, LAUSD
Hello everyone! My name is Ms. Vidal and I am a secondary media art teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District. I enjoy working as an educator and serving my students and my community. My background in design, illustration, photography, and animation, helps me support my... Read More →
avatar for Rosa Vidal

Rosa Vidal

Kindergarten Teacher, LAUSD
Hello everyone! I’m Mrs. Vidal and for 29 years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of being a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  From the moment I stepped into my first classroom, I knew that teaching was my calling. Teaching kindergarten isn’t just a job... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 455

10:50am PDT

Joy IS Found in Cooperative Learning Physical Activities (K-6) LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Felix Quiñónez

Felix Quiñónez

Physical Education Elementary Itinerant Mentor Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District
Felix Quiñónez enjoys promoting the importance of brain health, social-emotional health, and physical health to his colleagues and his students. He is a recipient of the 2020 LAUSD Teacher of Year Award, a National Board Teacher in English as a New Language, a single subject (Physical... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
TBA

10:50am PDT

Keeping it COOL with Community Building Circles
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 421
Speakers
LS

Lisa Strommen

I love using SEL in the classroom! 
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 421

10:50am PDT

Make Your Life Heroic: Teaching Growth Mindset, Resilience, and Character Through The Hero's Journey LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 325
Speakers
avatar for Bruce Wayne Basinger

Bruce Wayne Basinger

Teacher, LAUSD
Bruce Wayne Basinger is a highly-rated motivational speaker with over 20 years of classroom teaching experience. He conducts professional development seminars at conferences throughout the state of California, combining classroom experience with creative and inspiring ideas that motivate... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 325

10:50am PDT

RethinkEd: Restoring Joy with SEL LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 331
Speakers
BO
avatar for Shavonna Walker

Shavonna Walker

RethinkEd
RethinkEd’s Wellness Skills empowers students, educators, and families to thrive in the classroom, in the workplace, and at home. Our whole-child approach aligns with CASEL’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework and promotes essential skills like stress management and resilience.Developed... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 331

10:50am PDT

Slay with SEL Check-ins that Incorporate Content and Uplift Identities LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 417
Speakers
avatar for Janet Lee-Ortiz

Janet Lee-Ortiz

8th Grade Teacher, LAUSD
I've been teaching in LAUSD for 22 years, having taught grades 1-8 (except 2nd grade) in Watts, Koreatown, and virtually. My niche is definitely middle school, specifically 8th grade! On the side I also facilitate workshops with the UCLA Math Project. My husband and I love playing... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Stapleton
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 417

10:50am PDT

Soul Elevating Life-Long Learning (SELL) LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building G7 Rm: 102
Speakers
LC
CC
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building G7 Rm: 102

10:50am PDT

Sprinkle SEL into Lessons and the Classroom Environment LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 451
Speakers
avatar for Tuan H Pham

Tuan H Pham

Teacher- High School Social Studies, LAUSD
hello,I am a social studies teacher from Gardena HS. I do enjoy learning and building positive relationships with students. Please join me during the breakout session E3 4th floor room 451 "Sprinkle SEL into the classroom".
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 451

10:50am PDT

Student-Led Parent Conferences Using Digital Portfolios LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 357
Speakers
DD
MD
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 357

10:50am PDT

Sunflower Week: Shedding Light on Invisible Disabilities LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 317
Speakers
avatar for Edwin A. Quintanilla
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 317

10:50am PDT

Teacher Joy: How to Find It, Share It, and Create Sustainability in this Heart Work LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 311
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Aileen Gendrano Adao

Dr. Aileen Gendrano Adao

English Teacher & Restorative Justice Coordinator, LAUSD
Dr. Adao is a Filipina-American mother, scholar and teacher. She has been working in LAUSD for over 16 years, currently teaching 10th grade English and working as the Restorative Justice Coordinator at Eagle Rock High School. As someone who believes in constantly learning and growing... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 311

10:50am PDT

Visualizing Your Future: Creating A Vision Board (SEL for ELD Teachers and Students) LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 408
Speakers
avatar for Bernie Carrasco

Bernie Carrasco

Secondary EL Specialist, LAUSD
Bernie Carrasco was born in Boyle Heights and is a product of LAUSD, attending Sheridan EL, Hollenbeck Jr. High, and graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School.  He taught Middle School English and ELD for 11 years and served as an ELA Coach, Title III Coach, Secondary EL Expert... Read More →
avatar for Jesus Rodriguez

Jesus Rodriguez

UTK-12 EL Instruction Specialist, LAUSD-MMED
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2024 LAUSD SEL Symposium. Today, we are honored to introduce an educator and leader, Jesus Rodriguez, who serves as the UTK-12 English Learner Instruction Specialist within the Multilingual Multicultural Education Department of... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 408

10:50am PDT

Wellness for Administrators LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building F5 2nd fl MPR
Speakers
avatar for Oscar Sandoval

Oscar Sandoval

Administrative Coordinator, Human Resources
Oscar Vargas Sandoval is a transformational leader dedicated to advancing equity in education. With a strong academic foundation in Sociology and Chicano Studies, he brings a critical lens to addressing systemic inequalities in the educational system. His pursuit of dual master’s... Read More →
avatar for Beatriz Smissen

Beatriz Smissen

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, HR
Beatriz Smissen has served school communities in diverse educational settings in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) since 1992. In her various roles, she has worked collaboratively with others, fostered partnerships and leveraged resources that support student learning.She... Read More →
avatar for Angie Woo

Angie Woo

Administrative Coordinator, Human Resources
Angie Woo has over 27 years of experience serving diverse communities across a wide range of educational settings within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Her career includes roles as an elementary school teacher, Categorical Programs Advisor, English Language Development... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Building F5 2nd fl MPR

11:50am PDT

Lunch LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm PDT
Lunch will be provided in front of the Cafeteria.  Find seating all over the quad and cafeteria.

We will have Hamilton High's Marchi Group as our musical guests.

This is a great time to make friends, network, and visit our sponsor gallery for information and swag.

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm PDT

11:50am PDT

Lunch, Sponsor & Good Music
Saturday May 10, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Julie Sauve

Julie Sauve

https://harmony-academy.org/, Harmony Academy at National University
Dr. Julie Sauve earned her PhD in Educational and Developmental Psychology at the University of British Columbia where she primarily focused her research on social and emotional learning. As a former teacher and instructional coach, Julie is passionate about exploring theuse of practical... Read More →
KT

Kelly Thomas

LAUSD Success Coach, Second Step
Sponsors
CL
avatar for D. Lacy Asbill

D. Lacy Asbill

Co-Founding Director, Reading with Relevance
Talk to me about: diverse books, social/emotional learning, and literacy!Reading with Relevance uses diverse, empathy-building books to unite academic and social/emotional learning. Our CASEL-certified curriculum breaks high-interest #DiverseBooks into a series of thoughtful lesson... Read More →
EV

Esteban Valencia

CEO, Organization for Social Media Safety, Teacher Created Materials (TCM)
Teacher Created Materials develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students, worldwide. Everything we do is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Read about how our history turned into... Read More →
GF

Gabe Fedota

Please add your company information, and feel free to link resources. You can also add your logo. Once you add it, your logo will appear as your company name.
avatar for Gayle Mills

Gayle Mills

Please add your company information, and feel free to link resources. You can add your photo of your logo. Your logo will appear as your company name once you add it.
JB

Jay Borland

Please add your company information, and feel free to link resources. You can add your photo of your logo. Your logo will appear as your company name once you add it.
avatar for Jessica Golden

Jessica Golden

Please add your company information, and feel free to link resources. You can also add your logo. Once you add it, your logo will appear as your company name.
JD

Julea Douglass

Executive Director, School-Connect
Hi -     I’m Julea Douglass, School-Connect co-author and co-founder. We’ve been developing engaging SEL and college & career prep curriculum for middle and high schools for more than 20 years. We also have a new module - TEEN GUIDE to Surviving a Tech World - to help students... Read More →
KE

Kyle Ellison

Managing Director, FranklinCovey Education
avatar for Lindsey Dyer

Lindsey Dyer

Senior Strategic Customer Success Manager, Newsela
Newsela is paid for centrally by the district and available at no cost to all schools, teachers, students, admins, counselors and families across LAUSD.Log-into Newsela through Schoology or Clever.Integrate SEL into core instruction with materials that put students in the right mindset... Read More →
avatar for Rupa Gupta

Rupa Gupta

CEO & Co-Founder, Sown To Grow
Rupa is cofounder and CEO of Sown To Grow, an impact-driven edtech company designed to improve student ownership and engagement in their social, emotional, and academic learning journeys. Previously, she served in both district office and school roles in San Jose Unified School District... Read More →
avatar for Shavonna Walker

Shavonna Walker

RethinkEd
RethinkEd’s Wellness Skills empowers students, educators, and families to thrive in the classroom, in the workplace, and at home. Our whole-child approach aligns with CASEL’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework and promotes essential skills like stress management and resilience.Developed... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm PDT

12:50pm PDT

Bridging School & Home: Strengthening Student Resilience Through Family SEL Practices
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 408
Speakers
avatar for Irma Jimenez

Irma Jimenez

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) ADVISER, LAUSD - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION PRE
Irma Jimenez serves as a Social Emotional Learning Adviser within the Division of Instruction for the Los Angeles Unified School District. With a deep understanding of how social and emotional development shapes a child’s growth, Irma is committed to supporting the integration of... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 408

12:50pm PDT

Building Belonging At Scale: Student Voice SEL and MTSS Practices from Oakland to Lynwood LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 421
Speakers
avatar for Rupa Gupta

Rupa Gupta

CEO & Co-Founder, Sown To Grow
Rupa is cofounder and CEO of Sown To Grow, an impact-driven edtech company designed to improve student ownership and engagement in their social, emotional, and academic learning journeys. Previously, she served in both district office and school roles in San Jose Unified School District... Read More →
DZ
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 421

12:50pm PDT

Creating Space for the Post-COVID Scholar: Supporting Emotional Regulation in ETK-5 LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 425
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Joseph

Ashley Joseph

Psychiatric Social Worker, LAUSD
Ashley Joseph currently works with the Los Angeles Unified School District in a specialized assignment supporting the mental health needs of schools, students, families, teachers, and staff, while prioritizing the needs of Black students and Black student achievement through high... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 425

12:50pm PDT

Cultivating Connection and Joy: Practical SEL Integration with the Harmony Curriculum LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 317
Speakers
avatar for Gabriela Bacruban

Gabriela Bacruban

Systems of Support Adviser - SOSA, SSAS
Social Emotional LearningSocial Emotional WellnessUtilizing PBIS/RP strategies to support student wellness and promote a welcoming classroom environment
DJ

Dawn Jones

Systems of Support Adviser, PBIS/RP
avatar for Julie Sauve

Julie Sauve

https://harmony-academy.org/, Harmony Academy at National University
Dr. Julie Sauve earned her PhD in Educational and Developmental Psychology at the University of British Columbia where she primarily focused her research on social and emotional learning. As a former teacher and instructional coach, Julie is passionate about exploring theuse of practical... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 317

12:50pm PDT

Cultivating Growth: Incorporating Gardening & Civic Engagement for Mental Wellbeing LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 411
Speakers
avatar for Christine Mariano
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 411

12:50pm PDT

District Goal: SEL Integration LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Justin Lauer

Dr. Justin Lauer

Director, LAUSD
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium

12:50pm PDT

Emotional Well-being Delight: Have Your SEL Cake and Eat It Too LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 457
Speakers
avatar for Angela Chavez

Angela Chavez

Teacher, LAUSD
I believe that quality education begins with a strong understanding of how children learn and the consistent application of student-centered practices. This also means being transformative in the classroom and responsive to student needs.
avatar for Dr. Amber Wilton

Dr. Amber Wilton

Teacher, NBCT, LAUSD
With over 23 years of dedicated teaching experience, I have become a steadfast advocate for Social Emotional Learning (SEL), particularly in supporting students grappling with trauma.
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 457

12:50pm PDT

Empowering Neurodiverse Students: SEL Strategies for Success LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 331
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Cherner

Michelle Cherner

Resource Specialist Teacher, LAUSD
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 331

12:50pm PDT

Engaging Students in Content LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 357
Speakers
JB
CH

Craig Hall

ALA Special Education Teacher, Bret Harte Preparatory MS/ALA
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 357

12:50pm PDT

Finding Your Calm: Teaching Emotional Regulation for Engaged Learning LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 431
Speakers
avatar for Kristina Cotran

Kristina Cotran

SEL Specialist Teacher/Consultant, School-Connect
Kristina Cotran has been a Special Educator for 14 years and specializes in facilitating social emotional learning for adults and teens. She has extensive training from Keeth Matheny, co-author of School-Connect. She is an expert in the School-Connect curriculum and uses it in her... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 431

12:50pm PDT

Foundations of Well-Being: Simplified Strategies for Mental Health in Schools LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 325
Speakers
avatar for Houston Kraft

Houston Kraft

Co-Founder, CharacterStrong
Houston is a speaker, author, and kindness advocate who has spoken at over 600 schools or events internationally. In 2016, he co-founded CharacterStrong - curriculum and trainings that help teach social and emotional skills. To date, they have worked with over 2500 schools globally... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 325

12:50pm PDT

Integrating SEL with Newsela: Tools to Strengthen Student Mindset & Success LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 455
Speakers
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Marie Smith

Strategic Professional Learning Manager, Newsela
Marie Smith is a Professional Learning Manager at Newsela and is based out of Seattle, WA. She works closely with the Customer Success team and district leaders to support, design, and deliver professional learning to accounts in the Western region. She is committed to providing teachers... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 455

12:50pm PDT

JOYISTRY: Cultivating Joy and Artistry in the Classroom Through Social-Emotional Learning LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 351
Speakers
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Chryssa Elliott

Teacher, Mark Twain Middle School
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Stacie Sheffie

School Counselor, Venice HS
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 351

12:50pm PDT

Little Ones With Big Feelings: Supporting Our Youngest Learners to Regulate Emotions and Develop Social Awareness LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 311
Speakers
MG
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Christina Ramaya

Principal, GLENFELIZ BLVD EEC
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 311

12:50pm PDT

Press Play for Peace and Joy with Inner Explorer: SEL Made Easy for Educators LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 451
Ready to effortlessly integrate mindfulness-based SEL into your lessons with Inner Explorer? This workshop shows you how simple, daily mindfulness practices enhance student well-being without adding extra work to your plate. You’ll learn easy-to-implement strategies, including a sample STEM activity and digital journaling for your SEL artifacts, all while discovering how mindfulness supports both you and your students. Walk away with practical tools to create a more focused, connected, and joyful classroom by spending just 3% of the school day to optimize the other 97%.

As a 5-year partner with LAUSD we are excited to continue our partnership with schools and educators across the district! 
Speakers
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Christy Everritt

Regional Director, Inner Explorer
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Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 451

12:50pm PDT

SEL for Students with Learning Needs LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 321
Speakers
EM
WM
DM
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 321

12:50pm PDT

SEL-ectrify Your Practice! Future-Ready SEL Integration Strategies for Gifted Youth LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 308
Speakers
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Jimena Del Pozo

Designated GATE Psychologist, LAUSD Gifted/Talented Education
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 308

12:50pm PDT

The Art of Joy: Integrating SEL Through Creative Expression LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building F5 2nd fl MPR
Speakers
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Shana Habel

K-12 Arts Coordinator, Arts Education Branch
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Sarah Urias

Arts Coordinator, K-12, LAUSD
As an Arts Coordinator, the main emphasize is to support Elementary Music Teachers.  My experience in the Arts encompasses over 25 years of educational experience at the Elementary and Secondary levels.
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building F5 2nd fl MPR

12:50pm PDT

The Educator's Essential Guide to SEL: 8 Mindful-Based SEL Strategies for You & Your Students LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 407
Speakers
TJ
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 407

12:50pm PDT

The Joy of Music: Using Music to Support SEL Practices and Instruction LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 417
Speakers
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Kim Biskner

Presenter, QuaverEd
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Katelyn Mulvaney

Manager of Training and Implementation, QuaverEd
Catie holds a B.S. in Music Education from Plymouth State University in Plymouth New Hampshire. She taught elementary general music, chorus, and iPad ensemble in Laconia New Hampshire from 2010 to 2014. In 2018 she received her Masters from Kansas State University in Curriculum and... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 4th fl Rm: 417

12:50pm PDT

The SEL Playbook: Strategies for Smiles, Success, and Stronger Schools LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 307
Speakers
DA
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building E3, 3rd fl Rm: 307

12:50pm PDT

Utilizing Canva to Cultivate Student Voice and Agency: A Teacher's Beginner’s Guide to Canva as a Digital Resource to Promote Social-Emotional Wellness LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building G7 Rm: 102
Speakers
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Chanel Dawson

Special Education Teacher, LAUSD
Mild to Moderate Special Education Teacher and Entrepreneur.Working towards a Doctoral Degree of Behavioral Health in Organizational Leadership.Masters degree in Educational Leadership in Social Emotional Learning. Creator of The Bamboo Mindset: A Mindful Mediation Behavior Intervention... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building G7 Rm: 102

1:50pm PDT

Sponsor & Educator Gallery LIMITED
Saturday May 10, 2025 1:50pm - 2:30pm PDT
Quad Perimeter
Visit our sponsors. We will feature sponsors from LA Unified's SEL bench and LAUSD partners. This is an opportunity to learn about the evidence-based programs and resources available to you. It's a great time to pick up swag for the classroom.
Speakers
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Christy Everritt

Regional Director, Inner Explorer
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Julie Sauve

https://harmony-academy.org/, Harmony Academy at National University
Dr. Julie Sauve earned her PhD in Educational and Developmental Psychology at the University of British Columbia where she primarily focused her research on social and emotional learning. As a former teacher and instructional coach, Julie is passionate about exploring theuse of practical... Read More →
Sponsors
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D. Lacy Asbill

Co-Founding Director, Reading with Relevance
Talk to me about: diverse books, social/emotional learning, and literacy!Reading with Relevance uses diverse, empathy-building books to unite academic and social/emotional learning. Our CASEL-certified curriculum breaks high-interest #DiverseBooks into a series of thoughtful lesson... Read More →
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Esteban Valencia

CEO, Organization for Social Media Safety, Teacher Created Materials (TCM)
Teacher Created Materials develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students, worldwide. Everything we do is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Read about how our history turned into... Read More →
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Gabe Fedota

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Gayle Mills

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Jay Borland

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Jessica Golden

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Julea Douglass

Executive Director, School-Connect
Hi -     I’m Julea Douglass, School-Connect co-author and co-founder. We’ve been developing engaging SEL and college & career prep curriculum for middle and high schools for more than 20 years. We also have a new module - TEEN GUIDE to Surviving a Tech World - to help students... Read More →
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Kyle Ellison

Managing Director, FranklinCovey Education
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Lindsey Dyer

Senior Strategic Customer Success Manager, Newsela
Newsela is paid for centrally by the district and available at no cost to all schools, teachers, students, admins, counselors and families across LAUSD.Log-into Newsela through Schoology or Clever.Integrate SEL into core instruction with materials that put students in the right mindset... Read More →
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Lisa Grady

Chief Strategy Officer- Presenter & Exhibitor, Lisa Grady & Christy Cassisa
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Rupa Gupta

CEO & Co-Founder, Sown To Grow
Rupa is cofounder and CEO of Sown To Grow, an impact-driven edtech company designed to improve student ownership and engagement in their social, emotional, and academic learning journeys. Previously, she served in both district office and school roles in San Jose Unified School District... Read More →
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Shavonna Walker

RethinkEd
RethinkEd’s Wellness Skills empowers students, educators, and families to thrive in the classroom, in the workplace, and at home. Our whole-child approach aligns with CASEL’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework and promotes essential skills like stress management and resilience.Developed... Read More →
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Tyler Brown

Education Partnerships Manager
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Saturday May 10, 2025 1:50pm - 2:30pm PDT
Quad Perimeter

2:30pm PDT

Closing Plenary Session
Saturday May 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium
Return for a recap of the day and a closing message from our superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, and leadership. We will close with our keynote speaker, Dr. Jacqueline Sanderline.

Make sure to snap a selfie on the way out and use the hashtag #INTEGRATESEL #2025SELSYMPOISUM #IGNITETHEJOYINLEARNING
Saturday May 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium

3:30pm PDT

Sign-Out & Book
Saturday May 10, 2025 3:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium
Make sure to sign out and receive a copy of the book Deep Kindness from our Keynote Speaker, Houston Kraft.
Saturday May 10, 2025 3:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Building G3 - Auditorium
 
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