b". . . CAAASA 2024. . .Workshop Series VIII4:45pm - 5:45pmEquity Through Recruitment Room: Palms 7Presenter: Abstract: The recruitment and retention of educators of color is a social justice TauviaHarrigan issue. It is imperative to attract more qualified African ancestry individuals Principal to our California classrooms to serve as role models and to provide to our Frost Elementary/Oak Grovestudents a positive narrative of who they are and who they can be. In this School District workshop, educators will learn about one district's journey to transform their workforce to mirror that of its community. We will explore how these ideas and actions can be applied to bolster African American recruitment and retention.Participants will depart with inspiration and action steps to take on this equity challenge.Focus Area: Equity and Racial/Social Justice Issues in SchoolsReimagining Special Education through Social Justice: Room: Palms 4Empowering Santa Ana USD Students as Architects of LearningPresenter: Presenter: Presenter:GloriaOlamendi, Ed.D. WalterNixon II, Ed.D. LeilaniDiCato, M.Ed.Assistant Superintendent, Certificated Learning and Certificated Learning and Special EducationAchievement SpecialistAchievement Specialist Santa Ana Unified Santa Ana Unified Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District School District School DistrictAbstract: Dismantling systemic disproportionality in special education within the Santa Ana Unified School District is social justice. Our presentation outlines SAUSDs successes and next steps in re-imagining special education through a social justice lens by increasing student achievement through: educator effectiveness, project-based learning, and inclusive practices informed by community voices. We will illustrate SAUSDs transformative journey toward a more equitable and inclusive educational landscape where all students become empowered architects of their learning and life goals.Focus Area: Equity and Racial/Social Justice Issues in SchoolsThis is Us: A Data Driven Approach to SEL + Future Readiness Room: Palms 8Presenter: Presenter:JosephBlasher ZachBaquetPrincipal, Castlemont High SchoolPartner Success Manager Oakland Unified School District WayfinderAbstract: This session will explore how to merge social emotional learning with future-readiness to support cultures where students feel connected, valued, and prepared to succeed. Castlemont High School will share their experience utilizing SEL curriculum and assessment tools to strengthen school culture and support student agency through data driven SEL implementation. Participants will leave with actionable insights and flexible tools to bring these practices to their school or district.Audience:District Leaders, School Leaders, TeachersFocus Area: Health and Wellness Disparities in Schools50 March 13 - 15, 2024 | San Diego, California"