CCLAsummit2025: Full Schedule

7:30am PST

Breakfast (In-Person Attendees)

Friday January 17, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PST

Cafeteria

Friday January 17, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PST
Cafeteria

8:30am PST

Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST

San Jose Room

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In this presentation, Dr. Rebecca Silverman will discuss research-based literacy instruction for diverse learners within an MTSS/RTI framework.

Speakers

Rebecca Silverman

Rebecca D. Silverman is the Judy Koch Professor of Education at the Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE). She began her career in education as an elementary school teacher in her hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. Passionate about supporting children’s literacy development... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST
San Jose Room

8:30am PST

Accelerating Achievement Through Student-Centered Data Practices

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST

Oak Grove Room

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Explore how street-level data—insights gathered from student experiences, observations, and voices—can guide meaningful strategies for learning acceleration. This session will focus on how to use these qualitative data points alongside the five key components of learning acceleration from the California Collaborative for Learning Acceleration (CCLA): mastery of priority content, evidence-based strategies, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), culturally sustaining pedagogy, and social-emotional learning (SEL) practices. Attendees will reflect and plan to enhance equitable outcomes by building on student strengths and fostering engagement with grade-level content.

Speakers

Ana Murphy

Mathematics Coordinator, Region 9 - ICOE

Ana Murphy has been in education for more than 14 years supporting equitable education and access for all students. In her current role, as a Mathematics Coordinator for Imperial County Office of Education, she strives to empower teachers and support local education agencies through... Read More →

Kristin Wells

Coordinator of Professional Learning and Leadership Support, Imperial County Office of Education

Kristin Wells, Coordinator at Imperial County Office of Education has been an educator in California for 20 years. Kristin has facilitated trainings in the areas of continuous improvement, English Language Roadmap, English Language Development, PBIS, NGSS, computer science/digital... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Oak Grove Room

Assessment

8:30am PST

Accelerating Reading Comprehension: Strategies and Tools for Enhanced Learning

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST

Morgan Hill Room

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In this dynamic session, we will delve into effective methods for accelerating reading comprehension among learners of varying abilities. We will discuss practical tools and resources that can be integrated into everyday teaching to support students' reading achievement. Additionally, the session will include interactive elements with examples to illustrate how these strategies can be applied in diverse educational settings. Whether you're an educator, instructional coach, or administrator this session will equip you with actionable techniques to foster improved comprehension skills and enhance overall literacy outcomes.

Speakers

Ryann Derington

ELA/ELD Staff Development & Curriculum Specialist, Tulare County Office of Education

Ryann currently serves as the ELA/ELD Staff Development & Curriculum Specialist for Tulare County Office of Education, leveraging expertise in enhancing literacy instruction and English language acquisition. With a Master’s degree in Teaching and advanced training in GLAD, SEAL... Read More →

Jenean Bray

Staff Development & Curriculum Specialist ELA/ELD, Tulare County Office of Education

Jenean Bray serves teachers and administrators as a TCOE ELA/ELD Curriculum Specialist, facilitating professional learning in building instruction that strengthens the knowledge, confidence, and skills of all students by following continuous improvement methods with evidence-based... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Morgan Hill Room

Literacy

8:30am PST

Using Design Thinking to Support Multilingual Learners

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST

Milpitas Room

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In this presentation, Dr. Annie Camey Kuo will facilitate design thinking activities to help participants build and extend knowledge of the design thinking process and connect it to building supports for multilingual learners.

Speakers

Annie Camey Kuo

Director of Research-Practice Partnerships, Stanford Graduate School of Education - CSET / Understanding Language

Annie Camey Kuo is the Director of Research-Practice Partnerships for Understanding Language. Before coming to Stanford, she worked with teachers and international school leaders in supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students at the University of Washington, where she... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Milpitas Room

Literacy

8:30am PST

High Dosage Tutoring

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST

Educator Resource Center

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High-impact tutoring is personalized, high-quality instruction in one-on-one or small group settings that creates positive relationships between tutors and students that are motivating and engaging. This session will explore the large body of research confirming high-impact tutoring's effectiveness and will highlight examples from districts across the country that are putting tutoring into practice.

Speakers

Susanna Loeb

National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) & Stanford University

Susanna Loeb is a Professor and Faculty Director of the education policy initiative at the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. She is also the founder and executive director of the National Student Support Accelerator, which aims to expand access to high-impact tutoring... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PST
Educator Resource Center

Tutoring

10:15am PST

Engaging Minds, Empowering Futures: Inclusive Pathways for All Learners

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST

Oak Grove Room

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This session explores innovative approaches to co-teaching and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to create inclusive and equitable environments for Students with Disabilities (SWD). Participants will gain actionable strategies to enhance collaboration, foster learner agency, design lessons that meet diverse needs and to accelerate learning of SWD. Through real-world examples, hands-on activities, and collaborative planning, educators will leave equipped to engage every mind and empower every learner's future and support SWD with a voice in their education and post-secondary outcomes. 

Participants will also receive a copy of The Reason I Jump, offering profound insights into the inner world of children with autism.

Speakers

Chiara Perry

Coordinator District Support Services for Students with Disabilities & Special Populations, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Oak Grove Room

Inclusion

Additional Session Resources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aytcU-VkdcvnLsgHPRZeCJHUB5rDBWRRMTsKsavzqpg/edit?usp=sharing

10:15am PST

Accelerate Learning: Elevate Success Through Engagement

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST

Milpitas Room

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This session explores the implementation of Learning Acceleration, a strategic approach that shifts from traditional remediation to focus on leveraging students' strengths and essential skills. Participants will learn how to integrate this mindset into their site plan through real-world examples, empathy interviews, and observation tools. The session offers practical tools for identifying staff and student strengths, establishing baselines, and using data to guide instructional changes for continuous improvement and equitable learning.

Speakers

Christen Northrop

Mathematics Coordinator, Contra Costa County Office of Education

With 20+ years in education, Christen Northrop continues her work as TK-12 Mathematics Coordinator at CCCOE, collaborating with statewide teams for the California Collaborative for Learning Acceleration Grant. Her passion has led her to roles as teacher, coach, & administrator. She... Read More →

Karen Eaton

CCLA Grant ELA/Language Development Coordinator, Contra Costa County Office of Education

Karen Eaton is an accomplished educator with extensive experience in literacy instruction, curriculum development, and professional learning facilitation. She currently serves as the ELA/Language Development Coordinator for the California Collaborative for Learning Acceleration (CCLA... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Milpitas Room

Leadership

10:15am PST

Learning Acceleration through Strong Literacy Foundations

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST

Educator Resource Center

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Explore how the California Collaborative for Learning Acceleration (CCLA) project addresses the diverse needs of learners through enhanced foundational reading instruction, offering actionable strategies to transform teaching practices and accelerate reading development for all students.

Speakers

Peyton Rowlett

Program Manager, Literacy Initiative, Placer County Office of Education

Peyton Rowlett is the Program Manager, Literacy Initiative where she leads efforts to enhance literacy instruction and foster educational equity. Peyton’s role involves facilitating professional learning opportunities to support effective literacy instruction and partnering with... Read More →

Kim Gerould

Coordinator, C & I, PCOE

Kim Gerould, M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction, is a Coordinator, C & I at the Placer County Office of Education. She works with districts, schools, and educators to support their literacy and English language development efforts. Her 25+ years of experience as a teacher and site administrator... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Educator Resource Center

Literacy

10:15am PST

Enhancing Mathematical Proficiency: Accelerating Learning with a Walk-Through Tool Focused on Mathematical Language

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST

San Jose Room

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This session will explore innovative strategies for accelerating mathematics learning by leveraging a walk-through tool specifically aligned with key recommendations of best practices for assisting students struggling with Mathematics.

Speakers

Kristin Wells

Coordinator of Professional Learning and Leadership Support, Imperial County Office of Education

Ana Murphy

Mathematics Coordinator, Region 9 - ICOE

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST
San Jose Room

Mathematics

10:15am PST

Fostering Equity and Engagement: Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy in Mathematics

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST

Morgan Hill Room

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Why is culturally sustaining pedagogy essential to accelerating student learning in mathematics? Join us as we explore the characteristics of truly culturally relevant math tasks and learn how to make math more culturally responsive to enhance student engagement and thinking.

Speakers

Arienne Rusgal

Math Coordinator, iSTEAM, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Friday January 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Morgan Hill Room

Mathematics

11:30am PST

General Session: IGNITE & Raffle

Friday January 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST

San Jose Room

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The CCLA Summit is a welcoming and collaborative space where educators from across California come together to learn, connect, and grow. Join us in celebrating remarkable achievements in learning acceleration while gaining valuable insights from the experiences of inspiring educators. Discover how they foster innovation, inspire excellence, and empower both students and teachers to achieve their full potential.

Each educator will share a short presentation, highlighting their journey and how learning acceleration has transformed their teaching, enhanced student engagement, and improved student outcomes.

Friday January 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
San Jose Room