Leading Forward

Dr. Michelle Perrenoud from LACOE shares funding and design tips for summer learning. As the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL) County Lead, Dr. Perrenoud provides insight on how LEAs can leverage AB86 to improve and augment expanded learning as well as examples of innovative programs that are successful in engaging students and parents. 

Solano County Office of Education Superintendent Lisette Estrella-Henderson shares insights and advice on how to work with County Health Departments on the way to resuming in-person instruction with compassion and courage. 

Teachers Jaclyn Vasko from Poway USD and Jeannette Monroy from Cajon Valley Union SD share their experience and lessons learned from in-person teaching during the pandemic. Listen to how they have organized classrooms, collaborated with peers, and perfected their approaches to help students and families thrive during the past months of in-person instruction.

Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, talks to Leading Forward about the equity challenges the COVID-19 pandemic brought forth and how to engage students moving forward. 

Superintendent Diann Kitamura shares lessons learned from how Santa Rosa City Schools has responded to various crises over the years (including the Tubbs, Glass, and Kincade fires), as well as the district's various efforts to create more equitable outcomes.  

Join a conversation with Tom Vander Ark, advocate for innovation in learning and CEO of Getting Smart, about how the world has changed and what kind of experiences we might create to help foster the knowledge, skills, and abilities that will be most important to students. Tom also shares insights gained from the more than 2,000 schools he has visited and tells us about his latest book, "Difference Making at the Heart of Learning". 

Superintendent David Miyashiro shares Cajon Valley Union School District's incredible journey through the early days of COVID-19 and how the district was able to increase family engagement even under the most challenging times. 

Ellen Dorr, Chief Technology Officer for the Renton School District, talks about lessons learned during the pandemic, the evolving role of technology in education, and the importance of focusing on learning outcomes before tools and platforms. 

Solvang School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Seaford talks about how to build structures to support student outcomes. Listen to his insights on the importance of the 4 Cs, presentations of learning, and building relationships with stakeholders to improve student results.