Premier Start 2026: Full Schedule

10:10am PDT

First Weeks of School in Special Education- SDC/FA/TAP/PERL

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

Deborah Cermeno

TAP Teacher, Dover Elementary School

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:10am - 11:40am PDT
Room 7

12:40pm PDT

Responses to Behavior in K-2 (NEW Teachers)

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

Room 7

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

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 →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Room 7