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KHSD PD Summer Series (Group A)
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Wednesday, July 1
 

1:50pm PDT

Canvas Studio
FULL
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity full
This session will cover the ins and outs of Canvas Studio.  We will start with the basics and explore the various editing tools at your disposal.  We will cover how to embed a video into a Canvas page for student use.  Finally, we will end the session with a demonstration of how to record a live video during class. 
Speakers
avatar for Jaime Reyes

Jaime Reyes

Math Teacher, Stockdale High School
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Health Careers (Room 102) - 1st Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Down the Rabbit Hole with Flippity
FULL
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity full
If your classroom could use a little extra spark (and a lot less prep time), it’s time to check out Flippity! This free, teacher-friendly website (Flippity) transforms simple Google Sheets into interactive tools your students will actually get excited about—think random name pickers, flashcards, quiz shows, breakout games, and more.
Join our hands-on workshop to see how you can create engaging, ready-to-use activities in minutes—no tech wizardry required. Whether you want to boost participation, streamline routines, or just try something new, Flippity has you covered.

Come curious, leave inspired—and maybe with your next favorite classroom tool ready to go!
Speakers
avatar for Susan De Lateur

Susan De Lateur

Teacher, Highland High School

Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Pharmacy Technician (Room 103) - 1st Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Edpuzzle: Tips & Tricks
FULL
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity full
Take your Edpuzzle skills to the next level with this engaging interactive session with an Edpuzzle expert! Explore best practices that elevate your instructional techniques to create impactful learning experiences. Master the art of designing playlists, utilizing screen recording, and leveraging Teacher Assist. Discover accessibility supports to ensure an inclusive classroom environment.

Join us to unlock expert tips and tricks that will transform the ways you use Edpuzzle!
Speakers
avatar for Nicholas Altobelli

Nicholas Altobelli

School Success Associate, Edpuzzle

Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Health Careers (Room 108) - 1st Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Empowering Teachers: Using the KiDS Platform for Student Success
FILLING
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity filling up
This session offers a hands-on overview of the Kern Integrated Data System (KiDS) platform, designed to support classroom teachers. In a data-driven classroom, access to real-time, actionable information is key to supporting student achievement. Learn how KiDS can help you monitor progress, identify needs, and make informed decisions that enhance instruction and student success. 
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Anzalone

Jennifer Anzalone

KiDS PL Coordinator, Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Executive Conference Room - 2nd Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Exploring NotebookLM & Google Vids (Playground Format)
FULL
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity full
In this session, we’ll explore how tools like NotebookLM and Vids can help you quickly refresh, redesign, and bring new life to the materials you already use in your classroom. Bring a few digital resources (slides, documents, images, videos, or old lessons) that you’d like to improve or repurpose.

Rather than a long lecture, the main focus will be on doing the work in real time, with help from me when you need it. By the end, you’ll have updated some materials ready to use and a few simple strategies to save time and make your content more engaging for students.
Speakers
avatar for Brooke Wilkins

Brooke Wilkins

Teacher, Kern Learn

Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Classroom (Room 156) - 1st Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

GALE: Build Your Own Resources
FULL
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity full
Engage with your Gale resources to understand the best methods for creating classroom activities like Scavenger Hunts, Trading Cards, and Choice Boards.
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Roudebush

Hannah Roudebush

Content Specialist, Gale, a Cengage School Company

Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Health Careers (Room 107) - 1st Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Level Up: Leveraging Your Library and Teacher Librarian
FILLING
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity filling up

Speakers
avatar for Shelly Stevenson

Shelly Stevenson

Teacher Librarian, Foothill High School
Shelly is the facilitator for the CDE 9-12 grade span recommended reading list committee.  Her work is especially centered on students of protected class. Shelly believes everyone deserves to see themselves in books and in their classes. She is passionate about helping students find... Read More →
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Health Careers (Room 106) - 1st Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Listen Up! Turning Your Teaching Materials into Podcasts with AI
LIMITED
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this professional development session, we’ll explore how Google NotebookLM can support instruction by combining AI-powered research tools with creative content generation—all from your own classroom materials.

NotebookLM allows you to upload your documents (Google Docs, PDFs, etc.) and interact with them using AI to summarize, ask questions, build outlines, and now—generate podcasts directly from your materials. This feature transforms your content into audio explanations, making it easier to engage students through multiple modalities and support diverse learning needs.

You’ll learn how to create notebooks, leverage AI to enhance instructional planning, and use the podcast feature to make content more accessible and engaging for students. Whether you're supporting research, flipping your classroom, or offering review tools, NotebookLM opens up new possibilities.

By the end of the session, you’ll have practical strategies for using AI to elevate both teaching and student learning experiences.
Speakers
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Erin Wahl

Teacher, Stockdale High School
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Innovations Hall - 1st Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Making Learning Visible with Kami and Padlet
LIMITED
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Learning isn’t just about what students produce—it’s about what they think along the way. In this session, discover how Kami and Padlet can be used to make student thinking visible, interactive, engaging, and responsive. Explore strategies that promote deeper learning, elevate student voice, and shift the focus from task completion to cognition. Learn how to design learning experiences that promote deeper inquiry across content areas. Leave with practical approaches to move students from passive completion to active thinking while deepening understanding, supporting diverse learners, and creating opportunities for meaningful interaction.
Speakers
avatar for Katie McNamara

Katie McNamara

Teacher Librarian, Kern High School District
CUE Rock Star Faculty, Google Certified Innovator, Google Educator Level 2, Pear Deck Inspearational Educator
Katie McNamara serves as a high school teacher librarian, director of the Teacher Librarian Program at FPU, and various EDU boards. She is a Google Certified Innovator. She has won numerous awards for being innovative and sharing content. Katie enjoys empowering teachers to inspir... Read More →
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Classroom (Room 152) - 1st Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Maximizing Student Engagement: Real-Time Monitoring with GoGuardian Teacher
FULL
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity full
Participants will learn how to effectively monitor and guide students' online activities in real-time, ensuring a safe and productive educational experience. The session will cover key features such as screen viewing, website blocking, and communication tools, empowering teachers to maintain focus in their classrooms.

Whether you are new to digital classroom management or seeking to optimize your existing practices, this session will provide valuable strategies and tips for harnessing the full potential of GoGuardian Teacher.
Speakers
avatar for Ogden Kiesel

Ogden Kiesel

Teacher, Liberty High School


Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Video Production (Room 252) - 2nd Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Navigating the AI Frontier
LIMITED
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This intermediate/advanced session on AI is all about the possibilities and pitfalls of AI in the classroom and how teachers and students can interact with AI
Speakers
avatar for Cory Olague

Cory Olague

Teacher, Golden Valley High School

Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Matrix Achievement Center (The MAC) - 2nd Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

ParentSquare for Intermediate/Advanced Users
FULL
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity full
For more advanced users of ParentSquare, this training focuses on maximizing the platform’s full range of communication and engagement tools. Participants will learn how to leverage advanced features such as targeted messaging, post analytics, automated notifications, and two-way communication strategies to increase family engagement and streamline classroom updates. The session also covers best practices for organizing content, integrating multimedia, managing translations for diverse communities, and using data insights to refine communication approaches. By the end of the training, experienced users will be equipped to use ParentSquare more efficiently and strategically, ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful communication with students and families.
Speakers
avatar for Sergio Garcia

Sergio Garcia

Algebra 1 Teacher, Robotics Teacher, Foothill High School
     I am a proud graduate of Arvin High School, Class of 2000, originally from Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from DeVry University in 2003 and later completed a Master of Arts in Teaching from Point Loma Nazarene University... Read More →
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Law Enforcement (Room 253) - 2nd Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Think First, AI Second: Teaching Students to Use AI Without Skipping Thinking
FILLING
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity filling up
How can we use AI to strengthen student thinking rather than replace it? In this session, educators will explore practical strategies to help students engage in asking better questions, and reflecting on their learning when using AI tools. Grounded in a “Think First, AI Second” approach, participants will learn how to guide students through productive struggle, use AI as a support rather than a shortcut, and build accountability through reflection and explanation. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies that promote deeper learning, ownership, and critical thinking in any classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Devitt

Brian Devitt

Instructional Coach / CTE Teacher / Testing, Stockdale High School
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Student Success Center (Room 100) - 1st Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Turning Mastery Connect Reports Into Instructional Decisions
FULL
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity full
This workshop moves beyond test delivery and focuses on data interpretation. Learn how to find the data, decipher the color-coded graph, use item analysis, and generate targeted reports for intervention and re-teaching. Bring your laptop and dive deep into your data to drive powerful instructional planning!
Speakers
avatar for Lyndsey Martin

Lyndsey Martin

Senior Learning Consultant, Instructure/Mastery Connect/Canvas


Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Business Banking and Finance (Room 202) - 2nd Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

1:50pm PDT

Unlocking MasteryConnect Item Banks for Better Assessment Design
LIMITED
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Come dive into the world of Item Bank Assessments. See what the Item Bank has to offer and learn how to customize online assessments to fit your teaching needs. Come ready to take your assessments to the next level by creating your own items to monitor proficiency by standards or by learning target.
Speakers
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Ray Mooney

Teacher, Frontier High School
Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Computer Networking (Room 251) - 2nd Floor [CTEC] 7301 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
 
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