Summer Learning Institute 2026: Full Schedule

1:30pm PDT

Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Experience “Changing Lives” with Project Surf Camp (PSC). This half-day session provides unique opportunities for attendees to experience PSC and learn how physical activities enhance students' self-confidence, social skills, and overall well-being and learn the power of activity based learning.

Speakers

John W. Taylor

Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Coleman Park 101 Coleman Drive, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Instructional

8:00am PDT

Check-In, Breakfast, & Vendor Visitation

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

Get checked in, eat a great breakfast, visit our vendors, and network!

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

8:45am PDT

Conference Opening

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

Welcome & Introducation

Speakers

John W. Taylor

Emily Bailard

CEO, Every Day Labs

About EveryDay LabsAfter conducting groundbreaking research on leveraging behavioral science to improve attendance, our co-founder & Chief Scientist, Dr. Todd Rogers, professor at Harvard University, developed attendance nudges to help families overcome barriers to their student’s... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

General Session

9:15am PDT

Impact Mentoring

Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:15am - 10:40am PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

In this inspiring keynote, Scott Pickel brings together the central messages of his books, Impact Mentoring and Impact Artificial Intelligence, to challenge and equip today’s educational leaders. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the educational landscape, Scott emphasizes the enduring importance of human connection, mentorship, and purposeful leadership. Attendees will leave with...
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Speakers

Dr. Scott Pickle

Superintendnet

Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:15am - 10:40am PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

General Session

11:00am PDT

Utilizing Data and Evidence-Based Practices to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism

Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

Chronic absenteeism is widely recognized, but many districts struggle to translate data into effective action. In this interactive session, participants will explore a small set of high-impact, research-backed practices that have helped districts improve attendance without adding unsustainable demands on staff. Through a guided discussion of a real-world attendance scenario, attendees will examine...
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Speakers

Emily Bailard

CEO, Every Day Labs

Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Administrative

11:00am PDT

The Power of Goal Setting: From Students to PLCs to Departments to Districts

Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

Goal setting has the power to create focus, alignment, and accountability at every level of an educational system. This session will explore how clear, meaningful goals can drive improvement from individual students to Professional Learning Communities, departments, schools, and the district as a whole. Participants will examine how goal setting creates coherence across the organization, ensuring...
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Speakers

Dr. Dennis Wiechmann

Assistant Superintendent, Sanger Unified School District

Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Instructional

11:00am PDT

Truama Informed Classroom Practices

Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Studio Morro Bay Community Center

This session will provide educators with practical trauma-informed classroom practices designed to strengthen student connection, increase engagement, and create emotionally safe learning environments. Participants will explore how trauma can affect students’ behavior, attention, emotional regulation, and relationships, and how these effects often show up in the classroom. The session will...
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Speakers

Dr. Erin Dolin

Occupational Therapist

Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Studio Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Instructional

12:00pm PDT

Lunch & Vendor Visitation

Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

Relax, stretch, network and enjoy the hosted lunch!

Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

1:00pm PDT

Student Discipline Basics For Teachers

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:10pm PDT

Studio Morro Bay Community Center

Teachers have a lot on their plates and are constantly asked to engage in a delicate balancing act of “getting through” the curriculum and managing student behaviors. This session explains the Education Code’s disciplinary structure as it pertains to teacher rights, with a specific focus on the legal requirement to provide other means of correction prior to most disciplinary removals....
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Speakers

Dora Dome

Attorney at Law

Dora J. Dome has practiced Education Law for over 28 years, primarily in the areas of student issues and special education. She currently provides legal representation to school districts on student issues and develops and conducts professional development trainings for district staff... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
Studio Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Administrative

1:00pm PDT

Trauma-Informed Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Student Regulation and Well-Being

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:10pm PDT

East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

Discover how Madera Unified School District is transforming classrooms through trauma-informed and healing-centered practices within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This session offers hands-on experiences from the district’s professional learning initiative, including calming station activities, peer coaching strategies, and tiered supports like Bounce Back and CBITS. Participants...
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Speakers

Karen DeOrian

Director of Culture and Climate, Madera Unified School District

Karen DeOrian is the Director of School Culture and Climate for the Madera Unified School District. The Department of School Culture and Climate supports MUSD schools in building a comprehensive framework, aligning systems of support to cultivate an inclusive, positive, safe culture... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Administrative

1:00pm PDT

Courageous Conversations Through Restorative Practice Talking Circles

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:10pm PDT

West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

Fusion Charter School staff return to the PSC Summer Learning Institute in Morro Bay to share an evolved approach to Restorative Practice Talking Circles. Building on prior presentations, this interactive session introduces a new dimension through the use of Conversation Starter Cards developed by Dr. Nancy Dome of Epoch Education. Participants will engage directly in a Restorative Practice...
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Speakers

David Ashby

Assistant Principal, Fusion Charter School

Mark Evanoff

School Counselor/ Community School Coordinator, Fusion Charter School

Passionate about student success, equity, and trauma-informed education, I am in my ninth year at Fusion Charter, where I serve as the School Counselor, Community School Coordinator, Foster Youth & Homeless Liaison, and a Trauma-Informed Practitioner. My work centers on creating a... Read More →

Susan Nisan

Principal, Fusion Charter

Grant Funding
Assyrian Culture
The History of Charter Schools

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:10pm PDT
West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

SEL/Trauma/Equity

2:10pm PDT

Afternoon Break, Vendor Visitations, Raffle Drawing

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

Relax, stretch, network and enjoy some afternoon snacks!

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

2:30pm PDT

Student Threats: What Is a Threat and What Is Not?

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:40pm PDT

East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

This session will help school administrators distinguish between what constitutes a true student threat and what does not. Participants will explore the legal and practical responsibilities that follow when a threat is reported, including investigation, assessment, documentation, duty to inform, and potential disciplinary response. Through real-world examples, this session will provide guidance to...
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Speakers

Sarah L. Garcia

Partner, Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

Sarah Garcia is a Partner at Lozano Smith who specializes in special education law. She regularly presents at statewide conferences.

Kelly Roberts Bedell

Attorney at Law, Lozano Smith

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:40pm PDT
East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Administrative

2:30pm PDT

Aligning Organizational Structure and School Culture to Unify MTSS

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:40pm PDT

Studio Morro Bay Community Center

This presentation offers a practical blueprint for operationalizing a truly unified MTSS by intentionally aligning a school’s organizational architecture with its strong, positive cultural features. We will share a case study demonstrating how our comprehensive 6-8 setting achieved system coherence, moving MTSS from a set of separate initiatives to an integrated framework centered on...
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Speakers

Rodney Cisneros

Kings Canyon Unified

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:40pm PDT
Studio Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

SEL/Trauma/Equity

2:30pm PDT

Dealing with Drugs: Awareness, Recognition, and Prevention

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:40pm PDT

West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

This session, led by Dr. David Diehl, Director of Student and Community Services at Selma Unified School District, delves into the complexities of drug abuse in schools. Drawing from Dr. Diehl's extensive background in both law enforcement and education, participants will gain insights into various categories of drugs, understand the signs and symptoms of drug use, and explore practical...
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Speakers

Dr. David Diehl

Director, Selma Unified School District

Dr. David Diehl is the Director of Student and Community Services for the Selma Unified School District. Prior to entering education, he spent 24 years in law enforcement, retiring as a police sergeant. His Doctoral research was inspired by the 21 students he lost to gang related... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:40pm PDT
West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

SEL/Trauma/Equity

5:00pm PDT

Pizza & Connections: A Hosted Dinner Event

Wednesday June 17, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Pizza Port

A networking event at Pizza Port. Attendee’s will enjoy their own individual pizza and a drink, creating the perfect setting for relaxed conversations and new connections. Additional tickets can be purchased for $30.00 from the PSC Staff.

Wednesday June 17, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Pizza Port 787 Main St., Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

8:00am PDT

Breakfast & Vendor Visitation

Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

Hosted coffee and breakfast to get your day started right! Everyone need coffee!!! Hosted by Slo Roasted Coffee

Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

9:00am PDT

Navigating Court Orders: What Every School District Needs to Know

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:10am PDT

Studio Morro Bay Community Center

This presentation will provide an overview of the most common types of court orders school districts may encounter, such as subpoenas, restraining orders, custody orders, and more. The presentation will provide best practices for handling orders effectively and will explain the purpose of each type of order while offering practical guidance on compliance and appropriate responses.

Speakers

Aislinn Roberts

Associate, Lozano Smith

OverviewAislinn Kiyomi Roberts is an Associate in Lozano Smith’s San Luis Obispo office and co-chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. Her legal practice is focused on the labor and employment, investigations, and governance aspects of public agency law.

Exper... Read More →

Alexandra Poletti

Associate Attorney, Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:10am PDT
Studio Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Administrative

9:00am PDT

Hope, Relevance, and Purpose in Practice: Data-Driven Strategies to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism and Boost Student Outcomes

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:10am PDT

East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

What if we could predict and prevent future disengagement, dropout, and even incarceration—starting in elementary school? This session explores a transformative framework that reduced chronic absenteeism by over 31% in 18 months. Rooted in the doctoral research of Dr. David Diehl and informed by five major longitudinal studies, this model identifies early warning indicators of student...
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Speakers

Dr. David Diehl

Director, Selma Unified School District

Alejandra Rodriquez-Perez, M.S.W.

School Social Worker, Fresno Unified School District

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:10am PDT
East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Instructional

9:00am PDT

Leading in Polarized Times with Compassionate Dialogue

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:10am PDT

West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

More than ever, we need to be able and willing to engage in difficult conversations. Not to win, but to find common ground in support of our students and families . This means normalizing conflict by changing our mindset about its value and purpose. This session will provide a framework for having difficult conversations that build bridges, strengthen relationships and set clear boundaries....
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Speakers

Epoch Educatoin

Co-Founder/CEO, Epoch Education, Inc.

Problems arise, and conflict happens. What if you had proven tools you could use to address these challenges productively, tools that work for individuals, teams, districts, and entire organizations?

We have those tools. Epoch Education is your problem-solving partner.

As a communications consulting company, we help organizations and districts create compassionate accountability through self-reflection, dialogue, and impactful collaboration, partnering with you from concept to practice to implementation. Our approach helps disrupt bias and build... Read More →

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:10am PDT
West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Instructional

10:10am PDT

Morning Break & Vendor Visitation

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

10:30am PDT

Section 504 Essentials: A Guide for Educators

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:40am PDT

West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

Understanding Section 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a function of general education. As a result, many of the general education staff responsible for implementing the Section 504 requirements lack the specialized training typically associated with special education, even though there are comparable procedural requirements as those found in special education....
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Speakers

Dora Dome

Attorney at Law

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:40am PDT
West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Administrative

10:30am PDT

Prompt Engineering Across AI Platforms: A Concise Session Overview

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:40am PDT

Studio Morro Bay Community Center

Session OverviewThis session offers school administrators a practical, concise guide to prompt engineering for effective AI integration in education. We'll cover the basics of crafting clear AI instructions, demonstrate applications across common educational AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, MagicSchool, SchoolAI, NotebookLM, Canva, Adobe Express), and address crucial issues of bias and misinformation....
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Speakers

Adam Juarez

EdTech Integration Coach, Kings Canyon Unified School District

Adam Juarez is an Educational Technology Integration Coach for King Canyon Unified School District. He supports teachers through individualized coaching, demo lessons and professional development. Adam is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Google Educator Group (GEG) Central... Read More →

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:40am PDT
Studio Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Instructional

10:30am PDT

Engaging all Youth: Lessons Learned From Incarcerated Youth

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:40am PDT

East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

Dr. David Diehl is the CWA Program Administrator for the Sanger Unified School District. Before entering education, he spent 24 years in law enforcement, retiring as a police sergeant. His Doctoral research was inspired by the 21 students he lost to gang-related homicides while a teacher in a detention facility in Central California. He has worked extensively with system-involved youth in court,...
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Speakers

Dr. David Diehl

Director, Selma Unified School District

Thursday June 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:40am PDT
East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

SEL/Trauma/Equity

11:40am PDT

Lunch & Vendor Visitation

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:40am - 1:15pm PDT

Morro Bay ca 93442

Lunch on the Town where attendees are provided $25 to enjoy lunch and support local business. Be sure to be back on time for our great afternoon sessions!

Thursday June 18, 2026 11:40am - 1:15pm PDT
Morro Bay ca 93442 TBA

Networking

1:15pm PDT

What is a Student Threat and What is not?

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:25pm PDT

West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

This session will provide school administrators with a practical understanding of how to identify, investigate, analyze, and respond to student threats in a school setting. Participants will examine the distinction between behaviors or statements that constitute a credible threat and those that do not, helping leaders avoid both underreacting and overreacting in high-stakes situations. The session...
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Speakers

Dr. Kevin Torosian

Educational Consultant

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:25pm PDT
West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Administrative

1:15pm PDT

Growing Opportunity: The Success of CTE at Kings River High School

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:15pm - 3:50pm PDT

East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

Kings River High School has been intentionally and steadily growing its Career Technical Education (CTE) program, with tremendous success. This presentation will explore the key ingredients behind that growth, the opportunities CTE provides for students and schools, and the success stories that demonstrate its impact. Participants will gain insight into how expanding CTE pathways can increase...
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Speakers

David Kilborn

CTE Teacher, Sanger Unified School District

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:15pm - 3:50pm PDT
East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Instructional

2:25pm PDT

Afternoon Break, Vendor Visitations, Raffle Drawing

Thursday June 18, 2026 2:25pm - 2:40pm PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

Relax, stretch, network and enjoy some afternoon snacks!

Thursday June 18, 2026 2:25pm - 2:40pm PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

5:00pm PDT

THE "GRAPES & HOPS BY THE ROCK!"

Thursday June 18, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Coleman Park

Over 20 wineries and 6 breweries, accompanied music and food trucks, all set against the majestic backdrop of Morro Rock. This event is a remarkable tasting experience of the Central Coast's best wines and ales. This event is included for all attendees. Additional tickets can be purchased for $35.00. Please see one of our great PSC staff for more information.

Thursday June 18, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Coleman Park 101 Coleman Drive, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

8:00am PDT

Breakfast Coffee and Vendor Visitation

Friday June 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

Friday June 19, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

8:45am PDT

Open

Friday June 19, 2026 8:45am - 9:55am PDT

Studio Morro Bay Community Center

This presentation will provide a general overview of legal requirements and best practices for responding to chronic absenteeism and student truancy issues, including how to address compulsory education laws with a parent/guardian and understanding the role of child find obligations and mental health supports. The presentation will also provide an update on new laws affecting how schools...
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Speakers

Karina Demirchyan

Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

Betzy Bras-Gonzalez

Associate, Lozano Smith Attorneys at Law

Friday June 19, 2026 8:45am - 9:55am PDT
Studio Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Administrative

8:45am PDT

Defining Growth: Building a System Where All Students Achieve One Year of Growth or More

Friday June 19, 2026 8:45am - 9:55am PDT

West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

Sanger Unified has been on a three-year journey to develop and define student growth in a way that can be measured, monitored, and analyzed at the district, site, grade, teacher, and individual student levels. This work is grounded in the district’s commitment to operationalize a clear and ambitious goal: All Students Will Achieve One Year of Growth or More. In this session, participants will...
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Speakers

Tim Lopez

Associate Superintendent, Sanger Unified

Friday June 19, 2026 8:45am - 9:55am PDT
West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Instructional

8:45am PDT

The Power of CTE to Boost Student Enguagment, Achievment, and Outcomes

Friday June 19, 2026 8:45am - 9:55am PDT

East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

In this engaging breakout session, we’ll explore how Career Technical Education (CTE) programs equip students with practical skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Participants will hear how students leverage these skills in part-time jobs while pursuing college, transition into full-time employment after graduation, and contribute to their local communities and economy. Join us as we...
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Speakers

Fabrizio Lofaro

Superintendnet, Valley ROP

I was born and raised in Rome, Italy, where I spent the first 22 years of my life. During my senior year of high school, I had the incredible opportunity to be a foreign exchange student in California's Central Valley. That experience sparked my decision to return and pursue higher... Read More →

Friday June 19, 2026 8:45am - 9:55am PDT
East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Instructional

9:55am PDT

Morning Break: Vendor Visitation & Raffle Drawing

Friday June 19, 2026 9:55am - 10:20am PDT

Morro Bay Communty Center

A quick morning break to make sure you have your blood flowing!

Friday June 19, 2026 9:55am - 10:20am PDT
Morro Bay Communty Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

10:20am PDT

ADA The Only Revenue you Control: Strategic Attendance Recovery

Friday June 19, 2026 10:20am - 11:30am PDT

West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

This session will present a strategic framework for reducing chronic absenteeism that not only improves student engagement, but also helps districts stabilize Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and protect revenue in a time of declining enrollment and rising costs. In one Central Valley school district, this approach resulted in a 31% reduction in chronic absenteeism at the elementary level within 18...
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Speakers

Dr. David Diehl

Director, Selma Unified School District

Friday June 19, 2026 10:20am - 11:30am PDT
West Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Administrative

10:20am PDT

From 63% to 90%: Transforming an Alternative School Through Personalized Competency-Based Education

Friday June 19, 2026 10:20am - 11:30am PDT

East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center

Over the past two years, Sem Yeto High School (SY) has experienced a remarkable increase in its graduation rate, rising from 63% to 82%. As of February 2026, projections indicate that this rate will exceed 90% for the current school year. Significantly, SY has also been removed from Comprehensive School Support and Improvement (CSI) status for the first time in recent memory. Additionally, the...
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Speakers

John McMorris

Principal Sem Yeto High School, Fairfield Suisun Unified School District/Sem Yeto Continuation High School

ACSA Region 4 Presentation pptx

Friday June 19, 2026 10:20am - 11:30am PDT
East Auditorium Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

SEL/Trauma/Equity

10:20am PDT

Reimagining Education: Building Healing-Centered Schools with the Wise Compassionate Framework

Friday June 19, 2026 10:20am - 11:30am PDT

Studio Morro Bay Community Center

The current education system wasn’t built to hold our full humanity—so it keeps misreading trauma as trouble, survival as defiance, and brilliance as disobedience. In this transformational session, Dr. Felipe Mercado—professor, consultant, author, social worker and former principal—shares how the Wise Compassionate Framework is helping schools reimagine what it means to truly...
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Speakers

Dr. Felipe Mercado

Founder, Wise Souls

Felipe Mercado, EdD, MSW, PPSC, CPAT is a revolutionary educator, trauma-informed systems architect, and transformative healer with over 20 years of leadership across education, social work, and counseling. Currently a Professor of Social Work at California State University, Fresno, Felipe’s lived journey—from homelessness... Read More →

Friday June 19, 2026 10:20am - 11:30am PDT
Studio Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

SEL/Trauma/Equity

11:40am PDT

Closing & Final Raffles

Friday June 19, 2026 11:40am - 11:55am PDT

Morro Bay Community Center

Friday June 19, 2026 11:40am - 11:55am PDT
Morro Bay Community Center 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

Networking

8:30am PDT

Project Surf Camp Experience (optional)

Saturday June 20, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Coleman Park

Saturday June 20, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Coleman Park 101 Coleman Drive, Morro Bay, Ca 93442

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