Webinars & Recordings | CSU Center to Close the Opportunity Gap

How can Teachers, School Counselors, & Administrators support educational outcomes for students in foster care during extraordinary times?

Presented by Dr. Brent Duckor, Dr. Lorri Capizzi from San Jose State University and the CSU Guardian Scholars: Briana Anguiano, Michael Bries, Hannah Davidson, and Jennifer Tai on June 15, 2021

Learn from a panel of CSU Guardian Scholars (former foster youth) about beneficial supports they found valuable in transitioning from high school to post-secondary education. This webinar included student insights about relevant supports that make a difference for both classroom and school based outcomes.

Providing Culturally Sustaining Trauma-Informed Supports for K-12 Students through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and School Counseling Program Alignment on April 21, 2021

Presented by Dr. Jake Olsen, CSU Long Beach on April 21, 2021

This webinar provided an overview of comprehensive school counseling program and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) alignment. In addition, participants learned how to embed culturally sustaining and trauma informed practices within all tiers of an MTSS framework. Practical tools to develop systems and efficient practices were also provided.

Preservice Teacher Candidate Epistemic Agency: Acquiring the professional skills of becoming a science teacher

Presented by Dr. Antoinette Linton, CSU Fullerton on March 3, 2021

This webinar discussed the interconnected learning experiences that occur in three courses in a credential program. Within these courses are learning experiences grounded in a particular theory of learning teaching and epistemic agency for candidates.

Assessment in Distance Learning Environments

Presented by Dr. Doug Fisher, San Diego State University on January 27, 2021

This webinar provided an opportunity to share new tools and formats that teachers can use to assess students’ understanding in distance learning environments.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joseph Johnson at the launch of the CCOG on Nov. 10, 2020

At the Center to Close the Opportunity Gap (CCOG) launch, our keynote speaker, Dr. Joseph Johnson, founding executive director of the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) at San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF), spoke on our shared responsibility to ensure the American dream for all our children in California. The American dream, he describes, as access to quality education for a 21^st century career rooted in respect of self, others, and contribution to community.

Strategies to Support Students and Families with Social Emotional Needs During Distance Learning

EdTech & Equity Mini-Conference Practitioner Session by Rochelle Martin and Ashley Rhoads, LBUSD on July 28, 2020

The presenters reviewed a variety of practical strategies and considerations implemented by LBSUD teachers during distance learning. These strategies focus on using digital tools to monitor the emotional needs of students and families, as well as practical ways to support and respond to student needs.