California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley
Exemplary Practices Conference
January 13, 2009 - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. -
Cost: $125
on the campus of California State University, Fresno
Be part of this groundbreaking opportunity for San Joaquin Valley educational, business, and community leaders. Meet practitioners who are improving student achievement in our Valley schools.
All exemplary practice sessions will be based on proven data-driven performance and provide concrete strategies for implementation.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana, Superintendent, Pomona Unified School District, and 2009 ACSA California Superintendent of the Year
Be inspired by this dynamic English Learner whose personal story continues
to guide her professional journey as an effective leader in a high poverty,
high EL California school district. Learn more
about Dr. Melendez de Santa Ana’s district.
Dr. James Lanich, Executive Director, Just for the Kids - California and President, California Business for Education Excellence
Grounded
by his classroom teaching experience, this visionary leader brings a message
linking the common interests of business and education: accountability, best
practices and comprehensive reform to raise student achievement, most specifically
among groups of students who are traditionally under performing. Learn
more about Dr. Lanich’s work.
Our Focus Will Be These Valley Priorities:
- English Learners
- Developing a College-Going Culture
- Career Education for Valley Workforce Needs
- Pre-Kindergarten Planning
- Collaboratives and Partnerships
- Data Systems: Decision-Making with Data
- Reading
- Teacher and Administrator Training
- Technology and Computer Literacy
Breakout sessions will highlight valley schools, districts, collaboratives, programs making a difference in the Valley's priority areas, and more.
More Information
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| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast Note: PreK Participants will go directly to their conference location in room 140 in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development |
Satellite Student Union Lobby map |
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome, Walt Buster |
Satellite Student Union |
| 8:40 a.m. | Larry Powell, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Closing the Gap: Central Valley Successes in PreK-12 Education |
Satellite Student Union |
| 8:55 a.m. | Dr. James Lanich, Executive Director |
Satellite Student Union |
| 9:35 a.m. | Video Presentation |
Satellite Student Union |
| 9:45 a.m. | Dr. John Welty, President, CSU Fresno | Satellite Student Union |
| 9:50 a.m. | Break | |
| 10 a.m. | Breakout Session One | Science Bldg. Classrooms map |
| 10:50 a.m. | End of Breakout Session One | |
| 11 a.m. | Breakout Session Two | Science Bldg. Classrooms |
| 11:50 a.m. | Transition to Lunch | |
| 12 noon | Lunch Note: PreK participants will join the general sessions for lunch in the Satellite Student Union |
Satellite Student Union |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch Program: Student Performance
Dr. Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana - Superintendent, Pomona Unified School District: The Role of Leadership and the Community in Best Practices for English Learners
Pete Weber, California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley: Closing Comments |
Satellite
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| 1:20 p.m. | Transition to final breakout session | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Breakout Session Three | Science Bldg. Classrooms |
| 2:30 p.m. | Evaluation, Debriefing and Next Steps | Science Bldg. Classrooms |
| 3:00 | Conference Ends |
Careers and Work Force Development
- Health Partnership Madera High School
- SUCCESS Academy: Building Workforce Readiness in Alternative Schools
- Firefighting Technician ROP
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Tulare County Youth Services
- Merced County P-16 Education and Community Council-Transforming Schools into Opportunity Institutions
- Stanislaus County’s Approaches to Building Collaborative Relationships Between Schools & Communities
College-Going Culture
- AVID: Preparing 4th - 12th Grade Students for College
- Clovis Unified School District's Algebra I Initiative
- Sunnyside High School's Doctors' Academy
Conversations with Valued Educational Leaders
- UC Merced Partnership and Outreach Services—Jorge Aguilar, Associate Vice Chancellor for Community Education and Partnerships, UC Merced
- Conversation with Dr. Jim Lanich, Just for the Kids—California and California Business for Education Excellence
- Conversation with Dr. Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana, Superintendent, Pomona Unified school District, and 2009 California Superintendent of tye Year
Data Systems: Decision-Making with Data
- Just for the Kids - California
- Using Data to Raise the Performance of EL Students
- California Partnership for Achieving Student Success (Cal-PASS)
English Learners
- Dinuba Unified School District Elementary English Learner Summer School
- High School Panel (Delano High, Corcoran High)
- Yomato Colony Elementary - Livingston Union Elementary
Pre-Kindergarten Planning
NOTE: Those wishing to attend Pre-K session(s) must register for all three sessions.
Sessions are facilitated by Dr. Karen Hill Scott and coordinated by the Preschool Coordination and Alignment Project of Merced County Office of Education.
- Embedded Mini Conference for All Counties San Joaquin Valley Preschool Planning and Implementation
Reading
- CAHSEE Success Stories in Reading
- Northern Valley Success Stories: Raising Elementary Reading Scores
- Southern Valley Success Stories: Raising Elementary Reading Scores
Teacher and Administrator Training
- Sanger's Success Story: Professional Learning Communities in Action
- Regional System of Leadership Training
- California Technology Assistance Project: Training Teachers & Administrators
Technology/Computer Literacy
- One to One (Laptop) Learning
- Classroom Technology: Enhancing Learning in the 21st Century
- Online Classes as Emerging Technology
Registration
Register early! The registration deadline was January 6, 2009. If you still need to register, the electronic system closes January 10. Contact mmasumoto@csufresno.edu for inquiries or if you want to register on-site. Checks or purchase orders only (no credit cards accepted). Purchase orders can be faxed to (559) 278-0175.
Registration for Presenters Only
Need hotel accommodations?
Rooms have been held for conference participants the night of January 12 at Piccadilly Inn - University at a rate of $87 plus occupancy tax (while supply lasts).
For Reservations please call:
(800) HOTEL-US (468-3587) / (559) 224-4200
Please mention the group name (CSUF - CVELI Exemplary Practices Conference) to receive this special rate.
PICCADILLY INN - UNIVERSITY
4961 N. Cedar
Fresno, CA 93726
559-224-4200