Schedule

 

Friday October 20, 2023

Time Event Location
7:45am-8:30am Registration and Coffee UC Davis Conference Center Lobby
8:30am-8:40am

Welcome & Introduction

Dr. Harry Cheng, Professor and Director of UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM)

Ballroom A, B, C
8:40am-8:50am

C-STEM Updates

Dr. Harry Cheng, Professor and Director of UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM)

Ballroom A, B, C
8:50am-9:10am

Keynote Speech

Supporting Student Progress in Mathematics: A Framework for All Learners

Speaker:

Dr. Mike Torres, Director, Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division, California Department of Education

Moderator:

Dr. Barbara Nemko, Superintendent of Schools, Napa County Office of Education

Ballroom A, B, C
9:10am-9:30am

Plenary Panel Session 1

Redlands Unified Leading the Change in Math and Computer Science Teaching & Learning

Speakers:

Dr. Ken Wagner, Assistant Superintendent, Redlands USD 

Deepika Srivastava, STEAM & Innovation Coordinator, Redlands USD

Moderator:

Dr. Eduardo Mosqueda, Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of California, Santa Cruz

Ballroom A, B, C
9:30am-9:50am

Plenary Panel Session 2

Engaging All Students on Learning Math with Coding and Robotics to Solve Real-World Problems and Increase Math Performance 

Speakers: 

Dr. Brenna Godesy, Principal, McPherson Magnet School (K-8), Orange USD

Dr. Monica Murray, Principal, West Orange Elementary School, Orange USD

Dr. Andrea McClain, Principal, Chaparral Academy of Technology (K-5), Fontana USD

Moderator:

Dr. Suzie Dollesin, FPM Review Lead, Educational Data Management Division, CA Department of Education

Ballroom A, B, C
9:50am-10:25am

Awards Presentation

Ballroom A, B, C
10:25am-10:35am

Coffee Break

Conference Center Lobby
10:35am-11:45am

Breakout Session 1

1A: Hands-on: Getting Started with RoboBlocky for Absolute Beginners to Teach Math and CS with Robotics

Facilitators: 

Rob Schwandt, Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Alvord USD

1B:  Strategies for Integrating  C-STEM K-12 Math and CS Curriculum into K-12 Education 

Chairs:

Dr. Alfonso Jiménez, Superintendent, Hacienda La Puente USD

Dr. Harry Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director

Speakers:

Dr. Alfonso Jiménez, Superintendent, Hacienda La Puente USD

Tiffany Benson, Assistant Superintendent, Travis USD

Greg Miller, C-STEM Resource Teacher, Orange USD

Teresa Sicat, Teacher, Math, Manteca High School, Manteca USD

1C: Live Teaching: Students Learning Math with Coding and Robotics in Action (22-24 5th Graders)

Chair:

Matt Taylor, Superintendent, River Charter Schools

Facilitator:

Jeff Hescox, Education Service Manager, UC Davis C-STEM Center

1D: Hands-on Arduino: Introduction to Basic Electronics and Creative Problem Solving for Physical Computing 

Facilitator:

Vitaliy Orlov, Teacher, Math/Robotics, Cope Middle School, Redlands USD

 

Ballroom A

 

 

 

Ballroom B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballroom C

 

 

 

 

 

Conference Room A

11:45am-1:05pm

Lunch and Networking

Facilitator: Rob Schwandt, Assistant Director of Educational, Technology, Alvord USD

Table Group Facilitator for Administrators: Tiffany Benson, Assistant Superintendent Travis USD

Table Group Facilitator for Middle and High School Teachers: Vitaliy Orlov, Teacher, Redlands USD

Table Group Facilitator for Elementary School Teachers: Imelda Rodriguez, Teacher, Hacienda La Puente USD

Ballroom and Conference Room A
1:05pm-1:15pm Break Conference Center Lobby
1:15pm-2:25pm

Breakout Session 2

2A: Hands-on: Experience on Engaging Students Learning Math with Coding and Robotics

Speaker:

Vitaliy Orlov, Teacher, Math/Robotics, Cope Middle School, Redlands USD

2B: Best Practice on Integrating C-STEM Math with Robotics Curriculum into  Elementary School Math Education 

Chair:

Katherine Goyette, Computer Science Coordinator, CA Department of Education

Presenters: 

Blaca Patel, Principal, Victoria Elementary School, Redlands USD

Patricia Elder, Teacher, Los Altos Elementary, Hacienda La Puente USD

Imelda Rodriguez, Teacher, Wedgeworth Elementary, Hacienda La Puente USD

Richard Ramirez, Teacher, Jordan Academy of Language & Computer Science, Orange USD

2C: District wide Integration of C-STEM Math with Robotics Curriculum into K-12 Math Classroom Teaching for Small School Districts

Chair:

Dr. Christina Murdoch, Executive Director Center for Applied Policy in Education (CAP-Ed), UC Davis

Presenters: 

Joey Adame, Superintendent, Los Molinos USD

Josh Rowe, Principal, Los Molinos Elementary, Los Molinos USD

Megan Weiss, AP & Curriculum Coordinator, Los Molinos USD

Ashley Boone, Teacher, Los Molinos USD

Hannah Lemos, Teacher, Los Molinos USD

2D: C-STEM PD,  UCD/UCR CS Supplementary Teaching Credential Authorization Program, and  AP Computer Science Principles with Robotics

Presenters: 

Robert Schwandt, Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Alvord USD

Shawna O'Hara, Elementary Math Coach, Travis USD

Lidia Tekin, Teacher, Smiley Elementary School, Redlands USD

 

Ballroom A

 

 

 

 

Ballroom B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballroom C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conference Room A

2:25pm-2:40pm Coffee Break Conference Center Lobby
2:40pm-3:40pm

Breakout Session 3

3A: Hands-on: CS with Music, Art, Language Arts,  Universal Design for Learning (UDL), LMS

Facilitator: 

Sandra Soto, Teacher, Travis USD

3B: Best Practice on Integrating C-STEM Math with Robotics Curriculum into  Secondary School Math Education 

Chair:

Deepika Srivastava, STEAM & Innovation Coordinator, Redlands Unified School District 

Co-Chair:

Dr. Philip Ogbuehi, Secondary Coordinator, Los Angeles USD

Presenters:

Vitaliy Orlov, Teacher,  Math/Robotics Cope Middle School, Redlands USD

Jeff Morgan, Principal, Portola Preparatory Academy Middle School, Orange USD

Judith Tuddao, Teacher, Manteca High School, Manteca USD

Natali DeBritz, Teacher, Vanden High School, Travis USD

Holton Hix, Teacher, Vanden High School, Travis USD

Angela Wysocki, Teacher, Wayne Ruble MS, Fontana USD

3C: School Wide Integration of C-STEM Math with Robotics Curriculum into K-12 Math Classroom Teaching

Chair:

Joe Nguyen, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Travis USD

Speakers:

Jason Farrel, Principal, Rex Fortune Elementary School, Center USD

Alexandra Cruz, Teacher, Chaparral Academy of Technology, Fontana USD

Kayla Toft, Teacher, Rex Fortune Elementary, Center USD 

3D: Expanded Learning: RoboPlay Competition, Girls In Robotics Leadership (GIRL)/GIRL+ Camps, Ujima GIRL Project, Afterschool and Summer Robotics Camps for Accelerated and Deep  Learning of Math

Chair:

Annette Webb, Dean, UC Merced Extension

Co-Chair:

Joanne Chan, Educational Services Coordinator, Hacienda La Puente USD

Presenters:

Joanne Chan, Educational Services Coordinator, Hacienda La Puente USD

Lilibeth Pinpin, Director, Innovative Programs and Student Success, Solano County Office of Education

Marcella Grant, Ujima GIRL Program Manager, UC Davis C-STEM

Judith Tuddao, Teacher, Math Manteca High School, Manteca USD

Teresa Sicat, Teacher, Math Manteca High School, Manteca USD

Merry Kim, Assistant Director for Partnerships, UC Davis C-STEM

 

Ballroom A

 

 

 

Ballroom B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballroom C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conference Room A

3:40pm-4:00pm Networking and Raffle
Arduino Basic Kits
Arduino Starter Kits
Linkbot Super Kit
All attendees will be entered in the raffle! *Must be present to win.*
Ballroom A, B, C