Learn all about the College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) - Credits students need to accumulate by the time of high school graduation to be able to pursue admissions into any of our six 4-year baccalaureate institutions in WA. Potentially engage with a panel of experts from higher education, K-12 sectors and students to discuss the impact of CADRs, its alignment with high school graduation requirements, how you as a board member can leverage this policy at the school district level and can also inform this policy at the state level.
As influential leaders in the educational system, school board directors play a crucial role in ensuring that the curriculum reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the students it serves. This session will empower public school board directors to champion and support the creation and utilization of culturally responsive curricula that fosters an inclusive and engaging educational environment.
I was raised in Spokane and proud to serve as President of the Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors and on the WSSDA Legislative Committee for DA9. I am honored to be vice-president-elect for the WSSDA board. I work to make Spokane more inclusive for people of all backgrounds... Read More →
Washington’s ESDs (Educational Service Districts) are united around a robust suite of student-centered behavioral and mental health services. This session delves into behavioral health resources, explains our statewide model, and highlights profound impacts on students and schools. Participants will learn how school board directors are essential in creating the conditions for these life-saving partnerships.
Gain insight into how Grandview School District led students, parents, and community partners through the process of creating and adopting the district's first strategic plan.
Superintendent, Grandview SD. Previous Deputy Supt. in Yakima, elementary principal in Selah, and teacher in Mercer Island and Port Angeles. Proud parent of 7 multilingual learners in Spanish and Portuguese (I also speak Spanish and Portuguese). Initiated Dual Language programs in... Read More →
I have served on the board of directors with Grandview School District since July 2022. We are a rural community with approximately 3,600 students, approximately 40% multi-language learners and 90+% Latinx students. I feel blessed to be able to serve my community through this role... Read More →
The explosion of generative AI (artificial intelligence) technology over the past two years has required school districts to consider the learning and ethical impacts of these now near-ubiquitous tools. In this panel session, three districts will share their approaches to understanding, addressing, and incorporating generative AI in their policies and practices.
Belonging is a foundational component of supporting positive outcomes, yet for individuals who identify as transgender or non-binary it can be difficult to feel. The language that we use, the way data is presented and analyzed, how our environments are set up, can all impact student and staff feeling seen, known and valued. As a board member, we have a key role to play in modeling gender inclusive practices and advocating for gender equity. In this session we will explore some subtle and not so subtle ways that binary gender values are reinforced and discuss strategies that help us honor the dignity of all people within our school community. Regardless of where you are on the journey of understanding gender diversity, this session is for you!
