CA UDL Summit: Full Schedule

Welcome to CAUDLeading the Way Annual Summit
January 30 and 31, 2025 @San Joaquin County Office of Education
In person and Hybrid Sessions

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9:00am PST

Keynote - Kevin Schaefer- Supporting Inclusive Practices

Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PST

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Kevin Schaefer is the Director of Inclusive Practices/Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) project through the El Dorado COE. In this role, Kevin works to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities through the provision of high-quality leadership and support to the CDE and LEAs throughout the California. Additionally, he provides organizational support by promoting continuous improvement processes and alignment of initiatives that focus on creating environments of belonging that honor the diversity of learners. His varied background as a special education teacher, administrator, and national/state technical assistance provider has led to expertise in the areas of systems change.

Presenters

Kevin Schaefer

Director of Inclusive Practices, Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) Project/El Dorado County Office of Education

Kevin Schaefer is currently the Director of Inclusive Practices/Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) project throughthe El Dorado COE. In this role, Kevin works to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities through the provision of high-quality leadership and support... Read More →

Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PST
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Inclusion

Event Type In-Person

10:15am PST

Keynote Panel Discussion

Friday January 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST

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Keynote Panel Discussion

Daniel Mendoza from Placer County Office of Education (ECE and COE perspective)
Meredith Wold from Colfax (teacher, primary)
India Greeley from Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (RSP)
Karissa Feierabend- Director, from Redwood Preparatory (TK-8 Principal)
Keith Rangel, from Ripon High School (Principal)

Presenters

India Greeley

RSP Teacher, Special Education, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools

India Greeley is an Education Specialist with a master's in education of arts and learning and another in social emotional learning and yoga in progress. She is CAST certified in Universal Design for Learning. Most of her career in education has been spent working in alternative education... Read More →

Keith Rangel

Principal, Ripon High School

Keith has built a diverse career in education, serving as an attendance liaison, Physical Education teacher, Special Education teacher, and coach for track, wrestling, and football. His leadership is guided by a commitment to fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments.Through... Read More →

Daniel Mendoza

Program Manager, Placer County Office of Education

Daniel Mendoza is the Program Manager at Placer County Office of Education. Daniel supports a variety of programs including State Preschool Program, Head Start and Early Head Start, Early Education Teacher Development, CCIL, CAEMI, CalECSE, and CA Superintendents Art Initiative. Daniel... Read More →

Karissa Feierabend

Redwood Prep Charter School

Karissa Fratessa, M.A.Karissa is the Director at Redwood Prep Charter School. With 8 years of experience as a special education teacher, Karissa is dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments for all students. Her experience and her extensive understanding of UDL allow her... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PST
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Implementation

Event Type In-Person