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2025 LAUSD Welcome to the World of Teaching
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Tuesday, June 3
 

7:30am PDT

Sign-In and Registration
Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
MPR
Sign in with staff at the front of the Multipurpose Room (MPR).
Tuesday June 3, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
MPR
  WWT

8:00am PDT

Welcome and Keynote
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
MPR
Learn about the elements of Welcome to the World of Teaching, and hear from educational professor and author Douglas Fisher.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Butler

Maria Butler

HR-Administrator, LAUSD
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
MPR
  WWT

9:05am PDT

New Teacher Survival Guide
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:05am - 10:10am PDT
MPR
In this presentation, we will explore the fundamental principles and practices that will empower and support new teachers in the first few years of their career. Using the books Welcome to TEACHING! and You're a Teacher Now!​ as an anchor, this session will provide guidance in creating, organizing, and facilitating strategies, procedures, and tools to create a highly successful school year. Participants will be equipped with engaging strategies that incorporate digital platforms to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Participants will leave with tools to implement the first day and first few weeks of school.
Speakers
avatar for ANGELA ALSTON

ANGELA ALSTON

Teacher, LAUSD
Angela has been an elementary school educator for over 30 years. She has been a National Board Certified Teacher for 20 years. She is currently a mentor teacher and a UTLA Chapter Chair.Over the years, she has been a great resource to other teachers in the areas of classroom management... Read More →
avatar for Bridgette Donald-Blue

Bridgette Donald-Blue

Elementary Interventionist, LAUSD
Bridgette Donald-Blue is a teacher through and through! She is a native of Miami, Florida and is a graduate of Howard University. Her original plan was to become a lawyer, but a chance encounter with the Teach for America organization during her senior year set her on a new path... Read More →
avatar for Trena Hope

Trena Hope

LAUSD
Ms. Trena Hope is a highly accomplished elementary school teacher with over 30 years of successful teaching experience. She has held her National Board Teaching Credential for 20 years, a testament to her dedication and expertise in education. Ms. Hope is known for her ability to... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:05am - 10:10am PDT
MPR

10:10am PDT

Break
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:10am - 10:30am PDT
MPR
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:10am - 10:30am PDT
MPR
  WWT

10:30am PDT

Benefits, Compensation, Mentors and More: Systems of Support for Teachers in LA Unified
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:40am PDT
MPR
This session provides valuable information regarding LAUSD benefits, compensation, mentor support, and other key elements of importance to new teachers. All participants will be automatically enrolled into this workshop for Day 1, Session 2.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:30am - 11:40am PDT
MPR
  WWT

11:40am PDT

Lunch
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm PDT
MPR
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm PDT
MPR
  WWT

12:35pm PDT

Our Learning Management System: Schoology
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:35pm - 1:40pm PDT
MPR
Participants will learn how to access and navigate the Schoology platform, LAUSD's Learning Management System for all teachers. They will learn about basic course structures and course materials to support student learning. Resources and further training opportunities will also be shared.
Speakers
avatar for BETH BILLETT

BETH BILLETT

Professional Development Coordinator, LAUSD
Beth Billett currently serves as a Coordinator for Personalized Learning Systems (PLS) in the Los Angeles Unified School District. After a 20-year teaching career spanning from preschool through elementary to middle school math and across two continents, Beth has been organizing and... Read More →
avatar for Leigh Ann Orr

Leigh Ann Orr

Lead Instructional Coordinator, LAUSD
Leigh Ann Orr currently serves as a Coordinator for Personalized Learning Systems (PLS) in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  Leigh Ann has been a teacher, principal, and Instructional Coordinator in LAUSD as well as other districts in the U.S. and in the Peace Corps.  Leigh... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 12:35pm - 1:40pm PDT
MPR
  PLS

1:45pm PDT

Our Learning Management System: Schoology
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:45pm - 2:50pm PDT
MPR
Participants will learn how to access and navigate the Schoology platform, LAUSD's Learning Management System for all teachers. They will learn about basic course structures and course materials to support student learning. Resources and further training opportunities will also be shared.
Speakers
avatar for BETH BILLETT

BETH BILLETT

Professional Development Coordinator, LAUSD
Beth Billett currently serves as a Coordinator for Personalized Learning Systems (PLS) in the Los Angeles Unified School District. After a 20-year teaching career spanning from preschool through elementary to middle school math and across two continents, Beth has been organizing and... Read More →
avatar for Leigh Ann Orr

Leigh Ann Orr

Lead Instructional Coordinator, LAUSD
Leigh Ann Orr currently serves as a Coordinator for Personalized Learning Systems (PLS) in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  Leigh Ann has been a teacher, principal, and Instructional Coordinator in LAUSD as well as other districts in the U.S. and in the Peace Corps.  Leigh... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:45pm - 2:50pm PDT
MPR
  PLS
 
Wednesday, June 4
 

7:30am PDT

Sign-In and Registration
Wednesday June 4, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
MPR
Sign in with staff at the front of the Multipurpose Room (MPR).
Wednesday June 4, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am PDT
MPR
  WWT

8:00am PDT

Welcome and Keynote
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
MPR
Hear from 2023 California Teacher of the Year Bridgette Donald-Blue.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Butler

Maria Butler

HR-Administrator, LAUSD
avatar for Bridgette Donald-Blue

Bridgette Donald-Blue

Elementary Interventionist, LAUSD
Bridgette Donald-Blue is a teacher through and through! She is a native of Miami, Florida and is a graduate of Howard University. Her original plan was to become a lawyer, but a chance encounter with the Teach for America organization during her senior year set her on a new path... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
MPR
  WWT

9:05am PDT

New Teacher Survival Guide
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:05am - 10:10am PDT
MPR
In this presentation, we will explore the fundamental principles and practices that will empower and support new teachers in the first few years of their career. Using the books Welcome to TEACHING! and You're a Teacher Now!​ as an anchor, this session will provide guidance in creating, organizing, and facilitating strategies, procedures, and tools to create a highly successful school year. Participants will be equipped with engaging strategies that incorporate digital platforms to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Participants will leave with tools to implement the first day and first few weeks of school.
Speakers
avatar for ANGELA ALSTON

ANGELA ALSTON

Teacher, LAUSD
Angela has been an elementary school educator for over 30 years. She has been a National Board Certified Teacher for 20 years. She is currently a mentor teacher and a UTLA Chapter Chair.Over the years, she has been a great resource to other teachers in the areas of classroom management... Read More →
avatar for Bridgette Donald-Blue

Bridgette Donald-Blue

Elementary Interventionist, LAUSD
Bridgette Donald-Blue is a teacher through and through! She is a native of Miami, Florida and is a graduate of Howard University. Her original plan was to become a lawyer, but a chance encounter with the Teach for America organization during her senior year set her on a new path... Read More →
avatar for Trena Hope

Trena Hope

LAUSD
Ms. Trena Hope is a highly accomplished elementary school teacher with over 30 years of successful teaching experience. She has held her National Board Teaching Credential for 20 years, a testament to her dedication and expertise in education. Ms. Hope is known for her ability to... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:05am - 10:10am PDT
MPR

10:10am PDT

Break
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:10am - 10:30am PDT
MPR
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:10am - 10:30am PDT
MPR
  WWT

10:35am PDT

New Teacher Survival Guide
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:40am PDT
MPR
In this presentation, we will explore the fundamental principles and practices that will empower and support new teachers in the first few years of their career. Using the books Welcome to TEACHING! and You're a Teacher Now!​ as an anchor, this session will provide guidance in creating, organizing, and facilitating strategies, procedures, and tools to create a highly successful school year. Participants will be equipped with engaging strategies that incorporate digital platforms to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Participants will leave with tools to implement the first day and first few weeks of school.
Speakers
avatar for ANGELA ALSTON

ANGELA ALSTON

Teacher, LAUSD
Angela has been an elementary school educator for over 30 years. She has been a National Board Certified Teacher for 20 years. She is currently a mentor teacher and a UTLA Chapter Chair.Over the years, she has been a great resource to other teachers in the areas of classroom management... Read More →
avatar for Bridgette Donald-Blue

Bridgette Donald-Blue

Elementary Interventionist, LAUSD
Bridgette Donald-Blue is a teacher through and through! She is a native of Miami, Florida and is a graduate of Howard University. Her original plan was to become a lawyer, but a chance encounter with the Teach for America organization during her senior year set her on a new path... Read More →
avatar for Trena Hope

Trena Hope

LAUSD
Ms. Trena Hope is a highly accomplished elementary school teacher with over 30 years of successful teaching experience. She has held her National Board Teaching Credential for 20 years, a testament to her dedication and expertise in education. Ms. Hope is known for her ability to... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:40am PDT
MPR

11:40am PDT

Lunch
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm PDT
MPR
Wednesday June 4, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm PDT
MPR
  WWT

12:35pm PDT

Our Learning Management System: Schoology
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:35pm - 1:40pm PDT
MPR
Participants will learn how to access and navigate the Schoology platform, LAUSD's Learning Management System for all teachers. They will learn about basic course structures and course materials to support student learning. Resources and further training opportunities will also be shared.
Speakers
avatar for BETH BILLETT

BETH BILLETT

Professional Development Coordinator, LAUSD
Beth Billett currently serves as a Coordinator for Personalized Learning Systems (PLS) in the Los Angeles Unified School District. After a 20-year teaching career spanning from preschool through elementary to middle school math and across two continents, Beth has been organizing and... Read More →
avatar for Leigh Ann Orr

Leigh Ann Orr

Lead Instructional Coordinator, LAUSD
Leigh Ann Orr currently serves as a Coordinator for Personalized Learning Systems (PLS) in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  Leigh Ann has been a teacher, principal, and Instructional Coordinator in LAUSD as well as other districts in the U.S. and in the Peace Corps.  Leigh... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:35pm - 1:40pm PDT
MPR
  PLS

1:45pm PDT

Our Learning Management System: Schoology
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:45pm - 2:50pm PDT
MPR
Participants will learn how to access and navigate the Schoology platform, LAUSD's Learning Management System for all teachers. They will learn about basic course structures and course materials to support student learning. Resources and further training opportunities will also be shared.
Speakers
avatar for BETH BILLETT

BETH BILLETT

Professional Development Coordinator, LAUSD
Beth Billett currently serves as a Coordinator for Personalized Learning Systems (PLS) in the Los Angeles Unified School District. After a 20-year teaching career spanning from preschool through elementary to middle school math and across two continents, Beth has been organizing and... Read More →
avatar for Leigh Ann Orr

Leigh Ann Orr

Lead Instructional Coordinator, LAUSD
Leigh Ann Orr currently serves as a Coordinator for Personalized Learning Systems (PLS) in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  Leigh Ann has been a teacher, principal, and Instructional Coordinator in LAUSD as well as other districts in the U.S. and in the Peace Corps.  Leigh... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 1:45pm - 2:50pm PDT
MPR
  PLS
 
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