Premier Start 2026: Full Schedule

10:10am PDT

First Weeks of School for Elementary Art, Music & STEAM Teachers

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:10am - 11:40am PDT

This session will focus on CSTP 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning. You will learn about:

Setting up your classroom
Creating a welcoming environment
Routines & procedures
Organizing your classroom
Initial Contact with Parents

Speakers

Amy Haltom

Music Teacher, Suisun Elementary School

Amy Haltom is entering her seventh year of teaching general music at Suisun Elementary School, where she teaches students in first through fifth grade. Previously, she taught strings in a variety of settings for over 20 years. She was awarded Teacher of the Year for her site in 2023... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:10am - 11:40am PDT
Room 5

12:40pm PDT

Responses to Behavior in Pre-K

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT

Room 5

This session focuses on how teachers can respond to student behavior using a tiered MTSS approach. Participants will explore practical strategies to support positive behavior, respond to disruption, and de-escalate intense situations in the moment. Emphasis will be placed on aligning responses to student needs across tiers while maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment.

Speakers

Maisha Burke

Teacher, Mary Bird ECE Center

Hi! My name is Maisha Burke, and I teach at Mary Bird State Preschool. This is my 6th year as a preschool teacher, and I bring over 14 years of experience as a paraprofessional, making it 20 years total in education. Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading, watching various... Read More →