SCOE County-Wide Symposium: Full Schedule

11:30am PDT

Benefit Basics

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, RM #19

Limited Capacity seats available

Benefits Overview

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, RM #19

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

Bringing the CA Math Framework to Life

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, Room #11

Limited Capacity seats available

Curious what the 2023 California Mathematics Framework actually looks like in practice? In this session, you’ll get a clear, practical overview of key ideas and experience an engaging, framework-aligned math task as a learner. We’ll focus on what this means for your classroom, not just the theory. You’ll also explore free, ready-to-use resources to support implementation right away. Walk away with concrete next steps and ideas you can try immediately.

Speakers

Martini Machado

Educational Services Director; Math, Science, and Computer Science, Siskiyou County Office of Education

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, Room #11

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

ELO-P Q&A Roundtable with CDE

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, RM #10

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn the latest information directly from the Source. Daniela Soley and Joe Purcel will present ELO-P. Kerry Criss will present Take your Summer ELO-P and Intersession programs to the next level. using Recommended Practices for Success Tools.

Speakers

Kerry Criss

Director of Expanded Learning, Siskiyou County Office of Education

Kerry Criss is the Director Of Expanded Learning. She oversees the SAFE and ASSETs afterschool programs for Siskiyou County. She worked for Butte Valley USD teaching High School English and Culinary, and ran the Community School program for the district. Kerry also has over 20 years... Read More →

Daniela Soley

Consultant, California Department of Education

Daniela Solley is an Education Programs Consultant with the California Department of Education, specializing in expanded learning and literacy. Her work is grounded in the belief that policy and student outcomes are only as connected as the people and systems between them. A former... Read More →

Joe Purcell

Financial Analyst, California Department of Education

Joe Purcell has been serving Regions 1 and 2 for 6 years. I am happy to be your Grant Manager, and make myself available as a resource and thought partner for all things Expenditure, Payment, Attendance and GAN related. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, getting... Read More →

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, RM #10

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

High-Quality Family Engagement Strategies

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, RM #20

Limited Capacity seats available

Overview: Reimagine family engagement through relationship-centered activities, home visits, & clear systems that build trust and partnership. In this session, participants will gain practical skills on implementing strategies that help from family involvement to partnership.

Speakers

Michelle Line

Community Schools Director, Siskiyou County Office of Education

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, RM #20

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

Ignite Your Impact: Start Your Teaching Career Today

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, RM #6

Limited Capacity seats available

Do you have the desire to become a teacher, but feel it is out of reach? Join us for an informational recruitment session designed for classified staff interested in becoming credentialed teachers. Learn about available pathways, program requirements, and how your current experience can support your transition into the classroom. We will share details about financial support, including grant opportunities that can help offset tuition and program costs. This session is a great first step toward advancing your career in education and making a greater impact on students.

Speakers

Erica Mitchel

Educational Services Director Social Studies, Career Technical Education (CTE), and Workforce Pathways, Siskiyou County Office of Education

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, RM #6

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

Leadership Lab for Superintendents: Solving Real Problems of Practice

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, RM #13

Limited Capacity seats available

Superintendents are often expected to navigate complex challenges in real time, with limited space for honest peer feedback and reflection. In this facilitated Leadership Lab, participants will bring a real problem of practice, engage in a high-trust consultancy process with colleagues, and leave with sharper thinking, stronger next steps, and practical insight they can apply immediately. This session is designed as a two-part series to allow for depth, reflection, and meaningful peer learning.

Speakers

Marco Taylor

Associate Superintendent District Support, Siskiyou Office of Education

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, RM #13

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

New Teacher Institute: Administrator Support Session

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, RM #16

Limited Capacity seats available

This required session is designed for administrators with teachers participating in the New Teacher Institute. Together, we’ll explore the key components of the program and, more importantly, how you can play an active role in helping your new teachers succeed. Through practical discussion and shared insight, we’ll dive into:

What effective onboarding really looks like—from navigating systems and logistics to establishing strong behavior management and building meaningful communication with families.
How veteran teachers can serve as invaluable guides—helping new staff find resources, master everyday tools (yes, even the copier), and act as trusted thought partners.
Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and brainstorm with fellow administrators facing the same challenges and opportunities.

Come ready to share ideas, ask questions, and leave with strategies you can immediately put into action!

Speakers

Barry Barnhart

Deputy Superintendent Educational Services, Siskiyou County Office of Education

I am starting my second year as the assistant county superintendent at the Siskiyou County Office of Education. Prior to that, I built fourteen years of administrative experience across two districts in Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. I began my teaching career with the Sacramento... Read More →

Pam Ward

Educational Services Director, Siskiyou County Office of Education

Marie and Angela are Instructional Coaches for Siskiyou COE. The coaching team is committed to delivering coaching support that builds teacher capacity and strengthens content knowledge. Marie and Angela work with Educational Services Director, Pam Ward, and their team is also currently... Read More →

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, RM #16

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

Student Engagement with Difficult Behaviors

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, RM #15

Limited Capacity seats available

Come join me as we unlock the mysteries of behavior management and learn some highly effective strategies to minimize disruptive behaviors. In this session, we will focus on the Single, most powerful tool for managing troublesome behaviors, that is, engagement! Come see for yourself!

Speakers

Diana Reed

Retired Director of Expanded Learning

Diana Reed and isa retired Director of Expanded Learning Programs for a county office of education. She has over 25 years experience in the field of education. Her degrees are in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She has been a preschool teacher, a classroom teacher, Frontline... Read More →

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, RM #15

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

Substances at School: What Staff Should Know and Do

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, RM #16

Limited Capacity seats available

This session equips educators with essential knowledge about student medications and responding to substance-related incidents on campus. Participants will learn how to handle prescriptions & medications, as well as best practices for addressing vapes, cannabis, and alcohol. Emphasis is placed on safety, legal considerations, and clear, consistent school responses.

Speakers

Anna Hanisko, MPH

Director of Health Services, Siskiyou County Office of Education

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, RM #16

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

Supporting Students from Difficult Beginnings: Zones of Regulation, Attachment, and Practical Strategies

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, Room # 7

Limited Capacity seats available

Ce brings deep expertise in attachment, trauma‑informed practices, and the emotional regulation tools that help children and youth thrive. This session would offer concrete, compassionate strategies for supporting students who have experienced early adversity.

Speakers

Ce Eshelman

Consultant, First 5 Siskiyou County

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, Room # 7 431 Knapp Street, Yreka, CA 96097

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

Title: Executive Function Through Play: The P-3 Progressions in Action

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, RM #1

Limited Capacity seats available

If executive function is the "engine" of learning, play is the fuel. This workshop explores how to use the P-3 Learning Progressions to turn everyday play into a powerhouse for brain development. We will map specific play behaviors to executive function milestones, helping you see how "just playing" builds working memory, impulse control, and cognitive flexibility. Come ready to play, learn, and leave with a roadmap for playful intervention.

Speakers

Amanda Elsemore

Early Childhood Education Coordinator and CSPP Director Educational Services, Siskiyou County Office of Education

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Yreka High School, RM #1

Breakout Session 2

11:30am PDT

Using Data to Inform Small School Interventions

LIMITED

Friday August 7, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Yreka High School, Room 2

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation explores how small schools can use meaningful data to identify student needs, strengthen systems of support, and guide targeted interventions. Participants will examine practical strategies for collecting and interpreting academic, attendance, behavior, and engagement data in ways that are manageable and actionable within small school settings. The session will emphasize relationship-centered, data-informed decision making that supports continuous improvement and student success.

Speakers