Premier Start 2026: Full Schedule

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8:00am PDT

Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am PDT

Welcome to Premier Start! Get ready for your three-day onboarding with a welcome from your site administrators and district support providers.

Light continental breakfast will be provided by Grand Canyon University.

Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am PDT
Gymnasium

8:00am PDT

District Laptop Checkout *By appointment only*

Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am PDT

See one of the event coordinators for an appointment card. Be sure to bring your cell phone and your Drivers License/ ID to your appointment.

Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am PDT

8:30am PDT

Superintendent's Welcome Message

Monday August 3, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am PDT

Gymnasium

Start the day with a welcome message from our Superintendent, Jennifer Sachs. We will also hear from our Student Board Member, Vaanya Tiwari.

Speakers

Jennifer Sachs

Superintendent, Fairfield-Suisun USD

Monday August 3, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am PDT
Gymnasium

9:00am PDT

Overview of Premier Start

Monday August 3, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT

Gymnasium

Speakers

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

As a former classroom teacher now serving as a Consulting Teacher, I have the privilege of supporting and mentoring the newest educators in our district. I’m deeply committed to helping teachers thrive by equipping them with practical strategies and a reflective, supportive environment... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Gymnasium

9:40am PDT

FSUSD Instructional Framework for Grades 3-5 Teachers

Monday August 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:20am PDT

Room 16

Grounded in CSTP 1 and 3, this session introduces the district’s instructional framework, including teacher clarity, the Gradual Release of Responsibility, and our literacy and math frameworks. Participants will explore how the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment supports clear learning goals and meaningful student outcomes, and how intentional structures for teaching and learning come together in daily classroom practice.

Speakers

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Christina Geyer is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over a decade of service in diverse California school districts. She currently serves as a Consulting Teacher for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, where she mentors and coaches early-career educators. Christina brings... Read More →

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Monday August 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:20am PDT
Room 16

9:40am PDT

Human Resources for Middle & High School Teachers

Monday August 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:20am PDT

Room 12

This session focuses on the expectations and supports that shape professional life in our district. Aligned to CSTP 6, participants will explore Board policies related to professionalism, reflect on maintaining work-life balance, and examine how CSTP 6E and 6G inform daily decisions and interactions. The session also provides an overview of the evaluation process, emphasizing growth, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Speakers

Ken Whittemore

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Monday August 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:20am PDT
Room 12

9:40am PDT

MTSS for PK-2 Teachers

Monday August 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:20am PDT

Room 11

Grounded in CSTP 1 and 5, this session introduces the district’s MTSS framework and the teacher’s role in supporting all students. Participants will explore how Tier 1 instruction, targeted supports, and data-informed decision-making work together, including supports for students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The session will highlight proactive approaches to behavior support and how teachers contribute to a positive, responsive learning environment.

Speakers

Connie Huntington

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

I'm a former classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District who now serves as a Coordinator of Educational Services, supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across schools. I work alongside site and district leaders to strengthen... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:20am PDT
Room 11

9:40am PDT

Professional Pathways for Elementary Release & Special Education Teachers

Monday August 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:20am PDT

Room 14

This session explores what it means to grow as a professional educator in our district. Grounded in CSTP 6, participants will learn how to access and engage in professional development, understand the role of PLC+ in our collaborative culture, and examine how our shared language about students reflects our core values. Teachers will leave with a clear understanding of how to navigate professional learning and contribute to a culture of continuous growth.

Speakers