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ACSA Region 6 Annual Conference 2026
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Thursday, June 11
 

10:00am PDT

Leading the Shift: Uniting Teams Around the Science of Reading
Thursday June 11, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
The research is settled, but the implementation is just beginning. For administrators, the challenge isn’t just understanding the Science of Reading—it’s uniting a diverse staff around a shift in practice.

In this breakout session, we cut through the noise to provide a clear leadership framework for literacy reform. We will explore the critical difference between "mandating a program" and "guiding a shift," identifying the specific administrative moves that build collective efficacy. Learn how to audit your school for instructional silos, communicate the "why" to resistant staff, and align your resources for maximum impact. Leave with the executive clarity needed to turn a complex transition into a united movement for student success.

Speakers
avatar for Michaelene McKelvey

Michaelene McKelvey

Director K-12 Instruction, New Haven Unified School District
Michaelene (Mikey) McKelvey, Director of K-12 Instruction, has been with New Haven Unified School District for over 30 years.  She is an experienced educational leader with a wide range of experiences.  She has held positions of Literacy and Assessment Program Specialist, Literacy... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Gold Room

11:00am PDT

Growing Our Own: Building Teaching Capacity Through Substitutes, Student Teachers, and Interns
Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
School leaders are facing unprecedented staffing challenges while simultaneously being asked to improve instruction and student outcomes. This session reframes substitutes, student teachers, and interns not as temporary solutions—but as an untapped leadership opportunity to grow our own educators.

Participants will explore practical, systems-based strategies to support and develop emerging teachers at every entry point—from substitute teachers to credential candidates—while strengthening instructional capacity across school sites and districts. Drawing from real-world leadership experiences and the Fruit Leadership Framework, this session highlights how intentional culture, coaching, and collaboration can transform short-term staffing into long-term talent pipelines.

This session is ideal for site and district administrators seeking to strengthen educator pipelines while fostering inclusive, growth-centered learning communities.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Rapaido

Cynthia Rapaido

Educational Leadership Coach, Alameda County Office of Education and ACSA
Cynthia Rapaido is a veteran educational leader, coach, and university educator committed to building shared leadership capacity and sustainable systems for impact. She currently serves as Placement Coordinator for Single and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials at Notre Dame de... Read More →
avatar for Susan Shih

Susan Shih

Principal, Creekside Middle School, Castro Valley Unified School District
Susan Shih is a dedicated educational leader whose work centers on collective impact, student well-being, and inclusive school culture. She currently serves as Principal in the Castro Valley Unified School District, where she leads with a strong commitment to equity, collaboration... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
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12:50pm PDT

Strategic Educator Pathways: From Residency to Retention—Building a Sustainable, Homegrown Workforce
Thursday June 11, 2026 12:50pm - 1:40pm PDT
Rather than relying on short-term staffing fixes, OUESD launched a bold, equity-centered, multi-year strategy to grow, prepare, and retain educators from within the community. This session tells the story of OUESD’s Strategic Educator Pathways initiative—an integrated continuum that includes teacher and counselor residency programs, classified-to-certificated pathways, a forthcoming apprenticeship model, and district-led induction for teachers and administrators.
Participants will learn how OUESD leveraged state grants, higher education partnerships, and Board-aligned vision to move from planning to implementation—launching teacher and counselor residencies, creating robust mentoring structures, and embedding residents in classrooms through co-teaching and substitute models. The session will highlight early outcomes, including improved classroom stability, high resident and mentor satisfaction, and a growing pipeline of educators prepared to stay and serve.

Speakers
avatar for Erin Roberts

Erin Roberts

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Oakley Union ESD
Erin Roberts serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Oakley Union Elementary School District. Throughout her career, she has been an active member of ACSA, holding various administrative roles including Principal, Curriculum Director, and Human Resources... Read More →
avatar for Brandy Byers

Brandy Byers

Director of Educator Development, Oakley Union Elementary School District
Brandy Byers is a passionate educational leader committed to inspiring educators and transforming school cultures. Specializing in developing educators, Brandy empowers teams to thrive through celebrating successes, modeling affirmations, and fostering supportive environments.
Thursday June 11, 2026 12:50pm - 1:40pm PDT
Gold Room
 
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