ACSA Region 7 - 2025 Fall Mini Conference

ACSA Region 7 is proud to host the 2025 Fall Mini Conference on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Grace M. Davis High School. Registration includes workshops and refreshments. Registration for ACSA members is $12.00. Non-ACSA members is $15.00. Please join your colleagues for an evening filled with excellent professional development opportunities, sharing ideas, networking and renewing your passion for education.

ACSA FALL MINI CONFERENCE 2025 SCHEDULE

Check-In/Refreshments and Welcome– 4:30–4:45 p.m. Little Theatre

Session 1- 4:45–5:30 p.m. Room 461/463/465/Little Theatre

5:30 p.m. - Meet in Little Theatre

Session 2- 5:35–6:20 p.m. Room 461/463/465/Little Theatre

6:20 p.m. - Meet in Little Theatre

Session 1

Equity in Action: Avoiding Racial Equity Detours in Educational Leadership - Myra Gardea-Hernández, Lisa Reece, and AnneMarie Mason - Room 461

Many well-intentioned equity initiatives actually mask racial inequities while consuming resources meant for real change. Based on Paul Gorski's research, this interactive session helps educational leaders identify four common "equity detours" that can perpetuate the very racism they claim to address. Leave with a personalized equity audit, an action plan draft, opportunity to connect with an accountability partner, and tools to avoid racial equity detours in decision-making.

Inclusive Practices - Including the MESS, the MUCK, and the MORE! - Cristina Romero – Room 463

Inclusion is more than a buzz word we are typing in bold font on our SPSAs, placing in our vision statements, and highlighting in our newsletters. But as we commit to the work of true inclusion, we can sometimes encounter unexpected obstacles that make it feel messy, mucky, and MORE than it is benefitting. Let's take a moment to navigate the mess and the muck, in order to get to the MORE that inclusion will provide for ALL!

Why didn't I know that sooner?!- Emily Bryan- Little Theatre

Unlock the full potential of your Windows computer with this hands-on session packed with keyboard shortcuts, time-saving tricks, and everyday tech tips to boost your productivity. Perfect for any tech comfort level, this session will leave you saying, “Why didn’t I know that sooner?!”

Supporting Rigor in Special Education- Mary Richards- Room 465

This session equips administrators with a simple 3-part lens— alignment, engagement, and independence—for identifying and supporting rigor in special education classrooms. Participants will leave with tools to coach and empower staff toward higher expectations for all students.

Session 2

Grow From Within- Alejandro Soto, MBA, MSN - Room 461

Will address opportunities for districts and schools to grow from within, by establishing partnerships with GCU that provides the opportunity for academic and professional growth and development, boost morale and retention by providing additional scholarships and benefit resources at a no-cost opportunity for the districts and enrich those that are within the organizations to maximize their professional growth.

A Journey to Effective Embedded Intervention in Elementary - Carrie Duckart - Room 463

Explores the evolution of embedded intervention strategies in HUSD elementary schools since 2016. Initially designed to provide necessary support for all students while eliminating pull-out programs, the initiative faced challenges, leading to increased costs and a lack of structured implementation. Since 2022, our program has achieved notable success, thanks to the establishment of clear expectations that guide our intervention practices. This session will delve into our journey, highlighting key lessons learned and effective strategies for fostering a supportive learning environment.

Canva Confidence: Create, Communicate, Captivate- Emily Bryan- Little Theatre

Make your flyers fabulous and your presentations pop! Canva makes design easy, and this session shows you how.

"Inclusion Starts with Us: How Administrators Can Champion a School-Wide Culture of Belonging"- Melissa Stone - Room 465

Inclusion is not a special education initiative but rather a leadership priority. This session will help administrators reframe inclusion as a school-wide responsibility, explore how mindset shapes culture, and learn practical strategies to align systems, staffing, and supports.

No refunds. We will welcome substitutions.

Any questions please contact Claudia Vicino at

(209) 345-5239 or email at:

clvicino420@gmail.com

OR

Kristin Lilly-Porter

(209) 765-4484 or email at:

klilly-porter@ceres.k12.ca.us