88th Annual CASCWA State Conference: Full Schedule

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9:30am PDT

I Am___! The Blueprint to Developing Culturally Specific Programs LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am PDT

Attendees will learn how to build resilience, establish meaningful connections, and promote advocacy within their African American school culture. Also, attendees will learn how vital the student voice is in implementing culture-specific programs. A blueprint will be available for attendees to develop their own culturally specific program.

Speakers

Dr. Angela McClaron

District Lead Counselor, SJUSD

Dr. Angela McClaron is the District Lead Counselor for San Jacinto Unified School District and a passionate advocate for fostering equitable and inclusive educational environments. She is the founder of I AM Exodus 3:14 and the co-founder of I AM Empowerment Group, initiatives... Read More →

Alyana Arrington-Harris

District Foster Youth Counselor, San Jacinto Unified School District

Alyana Arrington-Harris is the San Jacinto Unified School District Foster Youth Counselor. She has been an educational advocate for over 25 years with a heart for Foster Youth students. Alyana Arrington-Harris is the Co-Founder of the “I AM_! Empowerment Group. She holds a Master's... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
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Climate & Culture

11:00am PDT

How Safe Are Students with Disabilities in Our Schools? LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm PDT

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Feedback Survey

We know that students with disabilities are over twice as likely to experience violence compared to their peers without disabilities, leading to significant and lasting effects on their health and well-being (US Dept. of Justice, 2021). This session draws attention to high levels of peer bullying and crime statistics that students with disabilities face in their lives and the urgent need for collaborative efforts to create a safe learning environment for all.

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Speakers

Dr. Barbara Sorter, Ed.D.

Executive Director, Special Education, Riverside County Office of Education

Dr. Sorter is the Executive Director of Special Education for Riverside County Office of Education and a Commissioner for the CDE Advisory Commission on Special Education. Dr. Sorter holds certifications in the 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, ADR & Conflict Mediation... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm PDT
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School Safety