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LAUSD Principals' Leadership Institute 2025
Greetings, LAUSD Principals!


Welcome to our 2025 Principals’ Leadership Institute. At this year’s event, we will have the opportunity for our school leaders to learn together in collaborative sessions that build our collective capacity.


This year’s Principals’ Leadership Institute will be a time for:
  • Collaboration of instructional leaders
  • Calibration of deep learning
  • Teambuilding and mentorships
  • Radical dreaming for academic success and accelerating student outcomes

We hope you have an incredible time at PLI 2025!
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Tuesday, July 22
 

7:30am PDT

Superintendent’s Opening of Schools Address: Registration & Breakfast
Tuesday July 22, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
Gloria Molina Grand Park @ 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tuesday July 22, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
Gloria Molina Grand Park

9:00am PDT

Superintendent’s Opening of Schools Address
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Walt Disney Concert Hall @ 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
We’re ready to kick off the start of the 2024-25 school year!

Join Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho and a dynamic gathering of over 2,000 Los Angeles Unified school leaders, administrators, parents, students, and civic leaders on Tuesday, July 23 at 9 a.m. for a celebration at The Music Center's iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The annual Opening of Schools Address is where inspiration meets action. Superintendent Carvalho will share District highlights, outline priorities and future plans, and unveil cutting-edge initiatives aimed at propelling student success.
Join us!

RSVP here
Presenters
avatar for Alberto M. Carvalho

Alberto M. Carvalho

Superintendent
Alberto M. Carvalho has served as Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second-largest school district, since February 2022. He was selected by the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education in a unanimous vote following a comprehensive community engagement... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Walt Disney Concert Hall
  Opening of Schools Address

1:00pm PDT

Principals’ Leadership Institute Day 1: Region Welcome
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Various Sites @ 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
  • Region East @ TBD
  • Region North @ TBD
  • Region South @ TBD
  • Region West @ TBD
  • Early Ed @ TBD
  • DACE @ TBD
  • Educational Options & VA @ TBD
Presenters
avatar for Pia Sadaqatmal

Pia Sadaqatmal

Chief of Transitional Programs
avatar for Dr. David Baca

Dr. David Baca

Region North Superintendent
avatar for Dr. Denise Collier

Dr. Denise Collier

Region West Superintedent, LAUSD
avatar for LOURDES RAMIREZ ORTIZ

LOURDES RAMIREZ ORTIZ

Administrator of Instruction, Region East
avatar for Andre Spicer

Andre Spicer

Region South Superintendent
Andre Spicer, a career educator of 27 years has had the honor of serving children, families and communities as a Teacher, Dean, Coordinator, Principal and Instructional Director, Administrator of Instruction and Superintendent.Andre grew up in Compton, California where he learned... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Various Sites
 
Wednesday, July 23
 

8:30am PDT

Principals’ Leadership Institute Day 2
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
Various Sites @ 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
  • Region East @ TBD
  • Region North @ TBD
  • Region South @ TBD
  • Region West @ TBD
  • Early Ed @ TBD
  • DACE @ TBD
  • Educational Options & VA @ TBD
Presenters
avatar for Pia Sadaqatmal

Pia Sadaqatmal

Chief of Transitional Programs
avatar for Dr. David Baca

Dr. David Baca

Region North Superintendent
avatar for Dr. Denise Collier

Dr. Denise Collier

Region West Superintedent, LAUSD
avatar for LOURDES RAMIREZ ORTIZ

LOURDES RAMIREZ ORTIZ

Administrator of Instruction, Region East
avatar for Andre Spicer

Andre Spicer

Region South Superintendent
Andre Spicer, a career educator of 27 years has had the honor of serving children, families and communities as a Teacher, Dean, Coordinator, Principal and Instructional Director, Administrator of Instruction and Superintendent.Andre grew up in Compton, California where he learned... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm PDT
Various Sites
 
Thursday, July 24
 

7:30am PDT

Principals’ Leadership Institute Day 3: Registration & Breakfast
Thursday July 24, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
ELAC Main Quad Area & G3 Foyer @ 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Thursday July 24, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
ELAC Main Quad Area & G3 Foyer

8:30am PDT

Principals’ Leadership Institute Day 3: Opening Plenary
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
ELAC Ingalls Auditorium (Building G3) @ 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Karla V. Estrada

Dr. Karla V. Estrada

Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, Los Angeles Unified School District
Dr. Karla Estrada is an educational leader who has successfully delivered for students, families, and school communities for over 25 years. She has demonstrated in multiple districts and as a state-wide leader that educational excellence is essential for all students to attain their... Read More →
avatar for Pedro Salcido

Pedro Salcido

Deputy Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
ELAC Ingalls Auditorium (Building G3)
  Plenary Session

9:15am PDT

Transition to Next Session / Break
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am PDT
Transition @ 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:15am - 9:30am PDT
Transition

10:30am PDT

Transition to Next Session / Break
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:30am - 10:40am PDT
Transition @ 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:30am - 10:40am PDT
Transition

10:40am PDT

Budget Transparency Tools
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
With the passage of the Board Resolution for Modern Budget Transparency in June of 2024, the District has engaged in creating budget tools for the public that create transparency and accessibility to the District's budget.  The budget tools allow for the District to engage the public in a robust conversation regarding our budget and expenditures and how they align to the goals of the Strategic Plan.  
Presenters
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David Estrada

Program and Policy Development Advisor
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Culture First: Building Schools Where People Thrive
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
This breakout session explores how fostering a positive school culture and putting people first directly supports LAUSD’s Strategic Plan Pillar: Engagement & Collaboration. Through real-world examples and interactive dialogue, this session will offer practical strategies to strengthen collaboration and deepen engagement at every level of the school community.
Presenters
avatar for GUSTAVO ORTIZ

GUSTAVO ORTIZ

Principal, ASCOT EL
avatar for JAMES CENTENO

JAMES CENTENO

Principal, RIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: A SMART ACADEMY
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Division of Communications, Engagement and Collaboration presents Best Practices to Help You Tell Your School Story + Social Media Resources + Media Training
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
This presentation will guide you with best practices, tips and resources to promote your school by creating a welcoming environment, leveraging promotional tools, and maximizing community engagement. You'll learn about crafting a clear, consistent message, using local and social media to share your story, and empowering students, parents, and employees as school ambassadors. With practical tips on a welcoming environment on enhancing curb appeal, building a strong online presence, and utilizing your school community, this session will equip you with actionable ideas to elevate your school's visibility.
Presenters
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Lourdes Valentine

Sr. Advisor, Communications
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Elevating Instruction: The Administrator's Role in Observation and Feedback
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
This breakout session supports school-based administrators in strengthening their ability to monitor classroom instruction and provide high-quality, actionable feedback to teachers. Aligned with the LAUSD Strategic Plan’s pillars of Academic Excellence and Investing in Staff, the session connects to the Teaching and Learning Framework standards for planning, classroom environment, delivery of instruction, and professional growth. It emphasizes the impact of frequent observations and meaningful feedback on improving student achievement. Additionally, the session supports School Leadership and Principal Supervisor Leadership Framework standards 3C1 (conducts formal and informal observations) and 3C2 (provides actionable feedback to staff).
Presenters
avatar for JUDE CAZARES

JUDE CAZARES

Principal, HOLMES EL
avatar for Lindsay Burt

Lindsay Burt

Principal, HOOPER EL
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Leading with Trust and Understanding its Economy
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Leaders greatest investment is in the trust they build with others.  Understanding the taxes and dividends of trust is comprehensively explained by Stephen Covey in his book The Speed of Trust and this session will provide and overview and impact of his work as leaders with an ultimate goal of building and sustaining trustworthy relationships with all stakeholders.  This session has direct impact to a leaders ability to successfully carry out all 5 pillars in the strategic plan and effectiveness in effective/highly effective performance in the SLF elements. 
Presenters
avatar for Ana Escobedo

Ana Escobedo

Regional Director, LAUSD
Ana M. Escobedo was born and raised in Los Angeles and a proud product and professional of the Los Angeles Unified School District. She has served LAUSD as a professional for 30 years. Ana started as a Teacher Assistant and worked her way up from there, teaching every grade level... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Procurement Best Practices
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
The Procurement Best Practices session will enhance the efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of school-based purchasing. The session will provide:Overview of ProcurementKey policies and complianceProcurement best practicesPurchase orders, goods receipts, and invoicingUDIPP and Data Use AgreementsCommon pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Presenters
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Ericka King

Senior Contract Administration Manager
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Procurement Fundamentals - The Principal's Playbook
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
This session supports LAUSD Strategic Plan goals to steamline procurement systems, policies and procedures to ensure schools are adequately, efficiently and expiditiously equipped to delivery quality learning experiences and supports School Leadership Framework (SLF) objectives to support school leaders and ensure they are effective in their roles.  
Presenters
avatar for Dana Greer

Dana Greer

Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, Los Angeles Unified School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Quick Thought, Purposeful Action : Responding to Allegations of Employee Misconduct with Students
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Positive, professional, and nurturing relationships between students and adults are foundational to fostering joy and wellness in our schools.  Participants will engage in interactive, hands-on practice as they consider and discuss the various factors that influence sound decision-making when responding to allegations of employee misconduct with students while ensuring fairness and respect for all involved.
Presenters
avatar for Julie Padilla

Julie Padilla

Coordinator, Division of School Operations
Julie's background and experience makes her somewhat of a unicorn.  She has dedicated her career to LAUSD serving both in and out of the classroom, as a high school principal, and various administrative operational roles supporting schools across the District.  Julie has lived the... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Supporting School Climate and Safety Through the LAUSD 2025 WE ARE ONE Campaign
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Join us and learn how to support your school community during these times. This workshop will explore We Are One resources, as well as systems that are in place to provide assistance to school sites. Whether your students, families and staff are directly affected by recent changes in federal polocies, or if you are allies to those impacted, come and gain valuable information that is up-to-date, relevant and practical to our parents, families and staff. 
Presenters
avatar for Antonio Plascencia Jr.

Antonio Plascencia Jr.

SR DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS, Division of Communication, Engagement and Collaboration
Antonio is the Engagement Officer for the Los Angeles Unified in the Division of Communications, Engagement and Collaboration. He oversees and serves with the Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement, Student Empowerment, and Office of Development and Civic Engagement. This... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Supporting Student Well-Being: An Overview of the Student Mental Health and Wellness Services Branch
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
This workshop connects with the Joy and Wellness Pilar of the District's Strategic Plan.  It will provide a comprehensive overview of the Student Mental Health and Wellness Services (SMHWS) Branch. The session will delve into available student mental health services, including crisis team training, access to district clinics and Wellness Centers, and the new Student Digital Joy and Wellness Plan. Furthermore, attendees will learn about establishing no-cost partnerships at their school sites, the Wellness Policy and how to utilize the Student and Family Resource Line. The workshop will also highlight specific initiatives aimed at increasing mental health support for Black students through the BSAP Mental Health Consultants and other promising practices such as the MyCREW Club model. Finally, upcoming SMHWS events and training opportunities, such as the Youth Mental Health Symposium and suicide awareness training, will be announced.
Presenters
avatar for Lakisha Bridgewater Johnson

Lakisha Bridgewater Johnson

Director, School Mental Health, Los Angeles Unified School District
avatar for Dr. Jeanique Wells

Dr. Jeanique Wells

Director, BSAP Mental Health and Wellness
avatar for Martha Márquez

Martha Márquez

Administrator, Student Mental Health & Wellness Services Branch, LAUSD- Student Mental Health and Wellness Services
avatar for WILLIAM CELESTINE

WILLIAM CELESTINE

Director, Wellness Programs
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Tech Tools for Principal Efficiency
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Increase your personal and schoolwide operational effectiveness by improving your efficiency and proficiency using tech tools! Come see how you can utilize applications included with your SSO to help keep you organized and save you time. Being a school leader involves note-taking, data analysis, task-monitoring, delegating, feedback, and communication. In this interactive session, we will explore various tools to enhance your productivity. Bring your laptop!
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Amber Shivers

Dr. Amber Shivers

Principal, CURTISS MS
avatar for Dr. Heather Karuza

Dr. Heather Karuza

Principal, NARBONNE SH
Dr. Heather Karuza is the Principal at Nathaniel Narbonne High School in Harbor City, CA. Previously, she served as Principal of Alexander Fleming Middle School in Lomita, CA from 2019 to 2022. She received her PhD from Claremont Graduate University in 2014, where she studied education with an emphasis on Urban School Leadership. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with a Specialization in Computing (2003) and a Master of... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Lavon Flowers

Dr. Lavon Flowers

Principal, MANUAL ARTS SH
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

10:40am PDT

Wellness for Administrators
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Wellness for Administrators is to promote wellness and self-care for education leaders. Participants will actively engage in wellness techniques such as focused breathing, stretching, mindful practices, power of reflection, stress management, emotional well-being, and other healthy practices.
Presenters
avatar for Angie Woo

Angie Woo

Administrative Coordinator, Human Resources
Angie Woo has over 27 years of experience serving diverse communities across a wide range of educational settings within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Her career includes roles as an elementary school teacher, Categorical Programs Advisor, English Language Development... Read More →
avatar for Beatriz Smissen

Beatriz Smissen

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, HR
Beatriz Smissen has served school communities in diverse educational settings in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) since 1992. In her various roles, she has worked collaboratively with others, fostered partnerships and leveraged resources that support student learning.She... Read More →
avatar for Oscar Sandoval

Oscar Sandoval

Adminstrative Coordinator, Human Resources
Oscar Vargas Sandoval is a transformational leader dedicated to advancing equity in education. With a strong academic foundation in Sociology and Chicano Studies, he brings a critical lens to addressing systemic inequalities in the educational system. His pursuit of dual master’s... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

11:30am PDT

Hosted Lunch on Campus
Thursday July 24, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Outside of ELAC Ingalls Auditorium (Building G3) @ Across from ELAC
Thursday July 24, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Outside of ELAC Ingalls Auditorium (Building G3)

12:30pm PDT

Avoiding Pitfalls Leading AFRICAN AMERICAN & LATIN X Students Toward School Success & Beyond
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
This session will address systemic barriers to academic success by confronting bias, equity gaps, and low expectations through culturally responsive strategies. Participants will explore implicit biases, engage in reflective practices to challenge deficit perspectives, and implement inclusive curricula and strategies that affirm students’ identities. The training emphasizes family partnership, offering tools to build trust with marginalized communities and co-create a supportive learning environment. Educators will learn to dismantle opportunity gaps via equity audits, trauma-informed practices, and data-informed Tier 1 instruction, and targeted interventions that prioritize access to rigorous coursework and resources. By fostering validation, cultural affirmation, and stakeholder collaboration, the training aims to establish a sustainable school academic climate where Black and Latinx students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally to optimize their learning outcomes.
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Reginald Sample

Dr. Reginald Sample

Regional Director, Region South
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

12:30pm PDT

Budget Transparency Tools
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
With the passage of the Board Resolution for Modern Budget Transparency in June of 2024, the District has engaged in creating budget tools for the public that create transparency and accessibility to the District's budget.  The budget tools allow for the District to engage the public in a robust conversation regarding our budget and expenditures and how they align to the goals of the Strategic Plan.  
Presenters
DE

David Estrada

Program and Policy Development Advisor
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

12:30pm PDT

Coaching Strategies Employed by LAUSD/UTLA Peer Assistance and Review Program
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
The PAR Program provides two pathways of support for effective classroom practice. Each year, PAR offers over 70 6-hour workshops across two dozen titles that address TLF standards 1-3. PAR also offers one-on-one instructional coaching to help teachers reflect on and improve their planning, classroom environment, and delivery of instruction. 
Presenters
avatar for Brian Muller

Brian Muller

Specialist, Peer Assistance and Review Program, LAUSD
I work for the LAUSD/UTLA Peer Assistance and Review Program.  We provide confidential one-on-one instructional coaching for classroom teachers and lots of interactive professional development workshops that can be used toward salary point credit.
avatar for Christopher Ikeanyi

Christopher Ikeanyi

Coordinator, Peer Assistance and Review Program
I oversee the PAR program and support the efforts of our Consulting Teachers (CTs) who provide confidential one-on-one coaching to the classroom teachers, facilitate the PAR workshops in 24 titles, and offer push-in, customized professional development to school sites, as needed... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

12:30pm PDT

Tech Tools for Principal Efficiency
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Increase your personal and schoolwide operational effectiveness by improving your efficiency and proficiency using tech tools! Come see how you can utilize applications included with your SSO to help keep you organized and save you time. Being a school leader involves note-taking, data analysis, task-monitoring, delegating, feedback, and communication. In this interactive session, we will explore various tools to enhance your productivity. Bring your laptop!
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Amber Shivers

Dr. Amber Shivers

Principal, CURTISS MS
avatar for Dr. Heather Karuza

Dr. Heather Karuza

Principal, NARBONNE SH
Dr. Heather Karuza is the Principal at Nathaniel Narbonne High School in Harbor City, CA. Previously, she served as Principal of Alexander Fleming Middle School in Lomita, CA from 2019 to 2022. She received her PhD from Claremont Graduate University in 2014, where she studied education with an emphasis on Urban School Leadership. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with a Specialization in Computing (2003) and a Master of... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Lavon Flowers

Dr. Lavon Flowers

Principal, MANUAL ARTS SH
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

12:30pm PDT

Wellness for Administrators
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Wellness for Administrators is to promote wellness and self-care for education leaders. Participants will actively engage in wellness techniques such as focused breathing, stretching, mindful practices, power of reflection, stress management, emotional well-being, and other healthy practices.
Presenters
avatar for Angie Woo

Angie Woo

Administrative Coordinator, Human Resources
Angie Woo has over 27 years of experience serving diverse communities across a wide range of educational settings within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Her career includes roles as an elementary school teacher, Categorical Programs Advisor, English Language Development... Read More →
avatar for Beatriz Smissen

Beatriz Smissen

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, HR
Beatriz Smissen has served school communities in diverse educational settings in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) since 1992. In her various roles, she has worked collaboratively with others, fostered partnerships and leveraged resources that support student learning.She... Read More →
avatar for Oscar Sandoval

Oscar Sandoval

Adminstrative Coordinator, Human Resources
Oscar Vargas Sandoval is a transformational leader dedicated to advancing equity in education. With a strong academic foundation in Sociology and Chicano Studies, he brings a critical lens to addressing systemic inequalities in the educational system. His pursuit of dual master’s... Read More →
avatar for Ernesto Alvarado

Ernesto Alvarado

MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER, HR-MY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NETWORK(MyPLN)
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

1:20pm PDT

Transition to Next Session / Break
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:20pm - 1:30pm PDT
Transition @ Across from ELAC
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:20pm - 1:30pm PDT
Transition

1:30pm PDT

Budget Transparency Tools
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
With the passage of the Board Resolution for Modern Budget Transparency in June of 2024, the District has engaged in creating budget tools for the public that create transparency and accessibility to the District's budget.  The budget tools allow for the District to engage the public in a robust conversation regarding our budget and expenditures and how they align to the goals of the Strategic Plan.  
Presenters
DE

David Estrada

Program and Policy Development Advisor
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

1:30pm PDT

Elevating Instruction: The Administrator's Role in Observation and Feedback
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
This breakout session supports school-based administrators in strengthening their ability to monitor classroom instruction and provide high-quality, actionable feedback to teachers. Aligned with the LAUSD Strategic Plan’s pillars of Academic Excellence and Investing in Staff, the session connects to the Teaching and Learning Framework standards for planning, classroom environment, delivery of instruction, and professional growth. It emphasizes the impact of frequent observations and meaningful feedback on improving student achievement. Additionally, the session supports School Leadership and Principal Supervisor Leadership Framework standards 3C1 (conducts formal and informal observations) and 3C2 (provides actionable feedback to staff).
Presenters
avatar for Lindsay Burt

Lindsay Burt

Principal, HOOPER EL
avatar for JUDE CAZARES

JUDE CAZARES

Principal, HOLMES EL
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

1:30pm PDT

Supporting Student Well-Being: An Overview of the Student Mental Health and Wellness Services Branch
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
This workshop connects with the Joy and Wellness Pilar of the District's Strategic Plan.  It will provide a comprehensive overview of the Student Mental Health and Wellness Services (SMHWS) Branch. The session will delve into available student mental health services, including crisis team training, access to district clinics and Wellness Centers, and the new Student Digital Joy and Wellness Plan. Furthermore, attendees will learn about establishing no-cost partnerships at their school sites, the Wellness Policy and how to utilize the Student and Family Resource Line. The workshop will also highlight specific initiatives aimed at increasing mental health support for Black students through the BSAP Mental Health Consultants and other promising practices such as the MyCREW Club model. Finally, upcoming SMHWS events and training opportunities, such as the Youth Mental Health Symposium and suicide awareness training, will be announced.
Presenters
avatar for Lakisha Bridgewater Johnson

Lakisha Bridgewater Johnson

Director, School Mental Health, Los Angeles Unified School District
avatar for Dr. Jeanique Wells

Dr. Jeanique Wells

Director, BSAP Mental Health and Wellness
avatar for Martha Márquez

Martha Márquez

Administrator, Student Mental Health & Wellness Services Branch, LAUSD- Student Mental Health and Wellness Services
avatar for WILLIAM CELESTINE

WILLIAM CELESTINE

Director, Wellness Programs
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

1:30pm PDT

Tech Tools for Principal Efficiency
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Increase your personal and schoolwide operational effectiveness by improving your efficiency and proficiency using tech tools! Come see how you can utilize applications included with your SSO to help keep you organized and save you time. Being a school leader involves note-taking, data analysis, task-monitoring, delegating, feedback, and communication. In this interactive session, we will explore various tools to enhance your productivity. Bring your laptop!
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Amber Shivers

Dr. Amber Shivers

Principal, CURTISS MS
avatar for Dr. Heather Karuza

Dr. Heather Karuza

Principal, NARBONNE SH
Dr. Heather Karuza is the Principal at Nathaniel Narbonne High School in Harbor City, CA. Previously, she served as Principal of Alexander Fleming Middle School in Lomita, CA from 2019 to 2022. She received her PhD from Claremont Graduate University in 2014, where she studied education with an emphasis on Urban School Leadership. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with a Specialization in Computing (2003) and a Master of... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Lavon Flowers

Dr. Lavon Flowers

Principal, MANUAL ARTS SH
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

1:30pm PDT

Travel and P-Card Best Practices- Making it Easy!
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Our Travel and P-Card units offer a wide array of support, but there are a number of basics and tips that can help make the process easier at school sites. As we transition away from Imprest accounts and utilize P-Card differently we hope to share best practices and offer support to those interest in gaining an understanding.
Presenters
TL

Tiffanie Ledford-Yang

Procurement Policy Officer
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

1:30pm PDT

Wellness for Administrators
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD @ Across from ELAC
Wellness for Administrators is to promote wellness and self-care for education leaders. Participants will actively engage in wellness techniques such as focused breathing, stretching, mindful practices, power of reflection, stress management, emotional well-being, and other healthy practices.
Presenters
avatar for Angie Woo

Angie Woo

Administrative Coordinator, Human Resources
Angie Woo has over 27 years of experience serving diverse communities across a wide range of educational settings within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Her career includes roles as an elementary school teacher, Categorical Programs Advisor, English Language Development... Read More →
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Beatriz Smissen

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, HR
Beatriz Smissen has served school communities in diverse educational settings in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) since 1992. In her various roles, she has worked collaboratively with others, fostered partnerships and leveraged resources that support student learning.She... Read More →
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Oscar Sandoval

Adminstrative Coordinator, Human Resources
Oscar Vargas Sandoval is a transformational leader dedicated to advancing equity in education. With a strong academic foundation in Sociology and Chicano Studies, he brings a critical lens to addressing systemic inequalities in the educational system. His pursuit of dual master’s... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
ELAC Building TBD Across from ELAC
  Breakout Session

2:20pm PDT

Transition to Next Session / Break
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:20pm - 2:30pm PDT
Transition @ Across from ELAC
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:20pm - 2:30pm PDT
Transition

2:30pm PDT

Principals’ Leadership Institute Day 3: Closing Plenary with Elena Aguilar
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
ELAC Ingalls Auditorium (Building G3) @ Across from ELAC
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Dr. Karla V. Estrada

Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, Los Angeles Unified School District
Dr. Karla Estrada is an educational leader who has successfully delivered for students, families, and school communities for over 25 years. She has demonstrated in multiple districts and as a state-wide leader that educational excellence is essential for all students to attain their... Read More →
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Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
ELAC Ingalls Auditorium (Building G3)
  Plenary Session
 
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