ZTAG is an active learning platform that brings students together through movement, play, and meaningful face-to-face connection. Using wearable technology and interactive games, we transform traditional environments into high-energy experiences where every child participates, collaborates, and belongs. Originally rooted in immersive entertainment, ZTAG was designed to spark joy first—then deliver powerful outcomes in social-emotional learning and engagement. Our approach is simple: use just enough technology to get kids off screens and fully engaged with each other. Today, ZTAG partners with schools, after-school programs, and community organizations to create inclusive environments where confidence, teamwork, and self-expression thrive. We don’t just provide a product—we build lasting partnerships focused on student impact and program success. At ZTAG, we create moments of connection that children genuinely remember and prefer—where the magic happens beyond screens.
The county office occupational therapy department will provide an overview of their role in school settings. The presentation will highlight how they support student participation and success throughout the school day. Attendees will learn practical strategies for implementing classroom accommodations and modifications. The session will also address how occupational therapy can support general education staff. In addition, it will explore approaches for understanding and managing sensory-related behaviors. Participants will leave with useful tools and strategies to apply in the classroom.
Educational Services Director; Math, Science, and Computer Science, Siskiyou County Office of Education
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... Read More →
Hula hoops and other playful materials to demonstrate how movement supports brain development, focus, and literacy and numeracy skills. Pinto brings hundreds of hula hoops for a lively, hands on experience that gets everyone moving and learning together.
Join us for a fun and engaging hands-on cooking enrichment session where you will learn simple, easy-to-replicate recipes and activities that can be used with students from TK through high school. This training will provide practical ideas to help you build cooking skills, promote teamwork, and create memorable learning experiences for students of all ages.
Program Specialist, Siskiyou County Office of Education
My name is Lupe Valdez, and I am a Program Specialist for Siskiyou County, supporting Expanded Learning SAFE Afterschool Programs. I began working in education in 2016 at Montague Elementary School and have truly enjoyed supporting students and school communities ever since.Originally... Read More →
Ce Eshelman, a beloved adult educator, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and published author. 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
An interactive workshop that uses crayons as a playful metaphor to explore how mental health and wellness are an important part of what we do as school leaders and educators. Participants will reflect on how we create a school climate of wellness for ourselves and for the people we support - whether students, colleagues, or leaders. Through guided reflection and a hands-on activity centered on “paying it forward” to ourselves and others, attendees will leave with practical takeaways and a meaningful experience they can carry forward into their work.
Executive function isn't built with worksheets; it’s built through play. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll use the P-3 Learning Progressions to explore how "mental muscles" like focus and self-control develop from preschool through 3rd grade. Come ready to play, explore, and discover as we rotate through interactive stations. You’ll experience firsthand how everyday classroom materials, from building blocks to strategy games, can scaffold the developing brain. Walk away with play-based strategies to support every learner on the P-3 continuum.
Learn how to transform a "regular" activity into an innovative activity that supports kids to develop creative problem-solving skills, courage to try new things and persistence in the face of challenges.
