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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

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Workshops will be held at the Town & Country and the Handlery Hotel. 


tentative Schedule of events

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Attendee Check-in/Registration & Information Desk - Pacific Foyer
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pre-Conference Sessions (additional fee required).
    • Tiny Moments to Create a Thriving School - Pacific C
    • ASB Finance, Laws, Regulations & Best Practices - Pacific Ballroom A

12:30 PM - 6:00 PM Affiliate Registration/Set Up - Exhibit Hall
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM MAA - Master Activity Advisor Certification Seminars (additional fee required).
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Session 1 Workshops
    • A Few More of My Favorite Things - Pacific E
    • Branding & Social Media: Canva 101 - Pacific H-I
    • Build Connections and Teach Leadership Lessons and SEL the Easy Way - Pacific Ballroom A
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CADAstock Collective: Inspiring ASB Innovations from TVUSD - Palm 5-6
    • Experience Mental Wellness Activities with Work2BeWell - Sunset 3
    • Improving School Culture and Inclusivity through Education Based Athletics - Palm 7
    • Leadership Grading Made Genuine - Pacific C
    • Let’s “Come Together” to Keep Students Safe on Social Media - Palm 1-2
    • Peace, Love, and PBIS - Pacific D
    • Peace, Love, and Professional Growth: Empowering Advisors to Rock Student Activities! - Pacific F-G
    • RSVP- Raising Student Voices and Participation - Sunset 1-2
    • Unlock the Secrets to Hosting a Powerful Leadership Summit - Palm 4
    • Vision, Mission, and Goals...Oh My! - Palm 3

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM Workshop Sessions @ Handlery Hotel
    • Breaking Tradition! Powerful Activities to Transform School Spirit! - Handlery-Crystal Ballroom
    • Grit in Education: The Psychological Resilience Critical for Success - Handlery-Terrace Room
    • Leadership Games - Handlery-Presidio Ballroom

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM -  CADA Store - California 2
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Session 2 Workshops
    • A Few More of My Favorite Things - Pacific E
    • Branding & Social Media: Canva 101 - Pacific H-I
    • Creating a Positive Culture for the Adults - Sunset 1-2
    • Engaging Everyone - Palm 1-2
    • Improving School Culture and Inclusivity through Education-Based Athletics - Palm 7
    • Methods of Motivation - Pacific C
    • Pulling Rank - The Processes, Challenges, and Successes of Removing Class Officer Titles - Pacific F-G
    • Resilience Is Everything - Palm 3
    • Self Care Is Not Selfish - Palm 4
    • Spirit Days vs Spirit Weeks - Pacific D
    • Women in Leadership - How Are You? No, But Really? - Palm 5-6
    • Work2BeWell (and Stay Well) in College: New Modules for High School Seniors - Sunset 3

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Speaker Showcase - Town & Country Ballroom
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM New to Convention - Sponsored by WorldStrides - Pacific Ballroom A
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM First General Session - Keynote Speaker: Brandon Fleming - Town & Country Ballroom
7:00 PM - Opening Reception - Dinner for Purchase & Area Networking - Sponsored by Pegleg Entertainment (See App for details).

Thursday

7:10 AM - 8:00 AM Hatha Yoga - Pacific Ballroom
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Attendee Check-in/Registration & Information - Pacific Foyer
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Affiliate Registration & Set Up - Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Past Presidents' Breakfast - Presidential Suite 1019

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM General Session - Keynote Speaker: Shelly Peiken - Town & Country Ballroom
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM - CADA Store - Exhibit Hall Foyer
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Session 3 Workshops
     • 1st Day of School - Shifting the Culture of Your Campus - Palm 1
     • Activity REVOLUTION! New Ideas to Engage TODAY’S Students - Pacific Ballroom A
     • Amplifying Student Voice Through District Policy Revision - Pacific F-G
     • Breaking Barriers: Empowering Teens to End Mental Health Stigma - Sunset 3
     • Creating Moments and Celebrations - Pacific D
     • Cultivating Campus Culture: Energizing and Enhancing Lunchtime - Pacific H-I
     • Finding Harmony Supporting Mental Health - Sunset 1-2
     • From AI to Action: Transforming Debriefs w/ Intelligent Tools - Palm 5-6
     • Home Run Strategy for Developing Impactful & Sustainable Youth Programming - Palm 4
     • How To Make a BIG Impact in a Small School - Regency Tower - Skyview 2
     • Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure! - Palm 7
     • Lead with Love: Building Connections through a Student-led THRIFT STORE - Sunset 4
     • School Culture Revival - Palm 3
     • “Smells Like TEAM Spirit” Create College & Career Readiness - Regency Tower - Skyview 1
     • Somewhere I Belong: Spirit Weeks to Create an Inclusive School Environment - Pacific E
     • Staffulty Appreciation Week - Pacific C
     • SUPER Peer Counseling: Suicide Prevention Among Our Youth - Palm 2

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Workshop Sessions @ Handlery Hotel
     • Building Passion-Driven Leaderships w/ S.O.D.A Teans - Handlery-Terrace Room
     • Get in the Zone! - Handlery-Crystal Ballroom
     • The Icebreakers Tour: In My Team-Building Era - Handlery-Presidio Ballroom
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM New to Convention Exhibits - Exhibit Hall
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Session 4 Workshops
     • Always a Good Time at Rallies - Town & Country D
     • Beach-entry to 5-Star for Student Activities and Staff Spirit - Palm 7
     • Beyond the Ballot: Creating Fair and Supportive High School Elections - Palm 5-6
     • Boost Your ASB with the Power of CTE - Pacific C
     • Celebrating Culture on Campus - Palm 1
     • Dance on a Dime - Doing On-Campus Dances on the Cheap - Sunset 4
     • Elevate Your Balloon Decor - Pacific Ballroom A
     • Empower & Elevate: Planning Meaningful Retreats with Limited Funds - Regency Tower - Skyview 2
     • EVERYONE MATTERS!!! Epic Student and Staff Recognition Ideas - Palm 2
     • Good Vibes Only- Activities and Athletics Unite! - Regency Tower - Skyview 1
     • Grading and Student Accountability - Pacific D
     • Harnessing the Power of Feedback as a School Leader - Pacific F-G
     • Homecoming Traditions and Ideas - Pacific E
     • Implementing the Results Formula of Jostens Renaissance - Pacific H-I
     • Lights, Camera, and Culture - Palm 3
     • Tech Tools for the Busy Activities Director: Streamline Your Work, Save Your Time - Palm 4
     • Wellness Day: Give Your Students a Day They Will Never Forget - Sunset 1-2
     • Yearbook & ASB Together Again for the First Time - Sunset 3
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM General Membership Exhibits - Exhibit Hall
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM Area Meetings - Various Locations (See App).
3:50 PM - 5:00 PM - 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes - Town & Country Ballroom
4:10 PM - 4:55 PM Session 5 Workshops
     • A Festival of Activity-Based Learning - Pacific C
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A Student-led Program Focusing on Wellness and Culture Within the School - Pacific H-I
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ASB: It’s Elementary! - Regency Tower - Skyview 1
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Awards Ceremonies, Graduations, and Promotions - Pacific D
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Branding for Belonging: Creating Welcoming Campus Environments - Palm 7
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Day of Understanding - Palm 4
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Developing Your Leadership Team - Regency Tower - Skyview 2
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Empowering Leaders: Grading with Purpose and Perspective - Pacific E
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Give Your Students Spectacular Events - Without Breaking the Bank! - Palm 1
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Growing Connections Early: High School Preview Day - Palm 2
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In Tune with Student Success: Making Your Data Drive Meaningful Change - Palm 5-6
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Intercultural Thinking - Palm 3
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Lip Dub: One Activity, 2,000 Students, One Hour - Pacific F-G
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Love Your Leaders - Pacific Ballroom A
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Making Activities Meaningful: A Chat with Minga - Sunset 3
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Staff Culture Committee - Sunset 1-2
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The Right Questions Lead to The Right Candidates for ASB - Sunset 4
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Utilizing the DISC Profile to Improve Student Success In & Out of the Classroom - Town & Country C
4:15 PM - 5:55 PM Workshop Sessions @ Handlery Hotel

     • Let's Go Viral: How to Effectively Use Video to Increase Engagement - Handlery-Terrace Room
     • Sportsmanship: Maximizing the High School Student Experience - Handlery-Presidio Ballroom
     • The "Yeah But" People at School: Dealing with Resistance - Handlery-Crystal Ballroom
5:10 PM - 5:55 PM - Session 6 Workshops

     • Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Connections: Combating Tech Misuse For Good - Pacific C
     • Captivate, Cultivate and Capitalize on Classified Employees - Palm 7
     • Day of Understanding - Palm 4
     • Empowering Class Advisors: Tools for Student Success - Pacific F-G
     • Friday Fundays XXXIII...The Boys Are Back! - Town & Country D
     • Leadership Alchemy: How Students Turn Experiences into Leadership Gold - Regency Tower - Skyview 1
     • Peace, Love, and Grading Your ASB Class - Pacific E
     • Power Partners: Maximizing Student Impact Through ASB & Link Crew - Sunset 1-2
     • PurpoSELove: Reaching Hearts before Minds - Palm 2
     • Recruiting 101 - Palm 1
     • Resilience Is Everything - Palm 3
     • Saving Lives + Raising Funds = A Dream Come True - Sunset 4
     • Small School Status, Big School Energy - Regency Tower - Skyview 2
     • So You Said Yes: Survival Tips for Newbies! - Pacific Ballroom A
     • Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools - Pacific H-I
     • Teach Like Lasso: Strategies for Positive Classroom - Pacific D
     • Unlocking Empathy Strategies for Emotional Self-Efficacy - Palm 5-6
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Exhibit Hall Reception - Sponsored by SOS Entertainment - Exhibit Hall
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Networking Event - Live Entertainment by FlashPants, DJ, & Trivia - Sponsored by Herff Jones  - Various Locations (See App for details).

Friday

7:15 AM - 8:00 AM CADA Scholarship 5K Run/ 1K Walk - Flamingo Lawn
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Registration & Information Desk - Pacific Foyer
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Affiliates Meeting - Exhibit Hall
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM - CADA Store - California 2
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Camp Staff Meeting - Regency Tower - Skyview 2

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM General Membership Exhibits w/ Raffles - Exhibit Hall
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Meet the Pros Roundtables - Pacific Ballroom
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Session 7 Workshops
     • Activities R Us - Pacific E
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ASB Curriculum and Grading - Pacific C
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Building a Family Dynamic in Your Classroom - Palm 5-6
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CharacterStrong Culture - Palm 3
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Drive Buy-In, Boost Culture - Sunset 3
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Igniting Your Leaders, Uniting Your Campus - Pacific D
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Inclusivity - More Than Just a Buzzword - Pacific F-G
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School Culture Revival - Palm 7
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Self Care Is Not Selfish - Sunset 1-2
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The Big Relevancy of School: Star Qualities - Palm 1-2
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The Modern Student - Regency Tower - Skyview 2
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Want to Improve Staff Culture at Your School? - Pacific H-I
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Why Am I Doing This? - Palm 4
11:25 AM - 12:55 PM Workshop Sessions @ Handlery Hotel
     • Amplifying Student Voices: Launching a School Podcast That Inspires & Engages - Handlery-Terrace Room
     • Building a Strong Program: From Foundation to Legacy - Handlery-Crystal Ballroom
     • The Ultimate Guide to Plan Unforgettable Pep Rallies - Handlery-Presidio Ballroom
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Session 8 Workshops
     • Thriving Together: Balancing Leadership, Well-Being, and Culture - Pacific C
     • 101 Ideas to Develop Student Leadership Skills - Pacific D
     • Cyber Superheroes: Empowering Students to Champion Digital Safety - Pacific E
     • 5-Minute Gems - Pacific F-G
     • Empower, Elevate and Enact - Pacific H-I
     • Lights! Camera! Engage! - Palm 1-2
     • Attention! What Were You Thinking?? - Palm 3
     • We Are Family - Palm 4
     • How Administrators Can Support Activities for a Stronger School Climate - Palm 5-6
     • Creating a Blessing: How to Find Fellow Unicorns in the World of Activities - Regency Tower-Skyview 2
     • You Got Spirit, But Do You? - Sunset 1-2
     • Give Back to Schools Fundraiser - Almost Passive Income - Sunset 4
     • Throwdown - Town & Country Ballroom
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM -  Awards Reception - Presidential Suite 1019

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Third General Session - Keynote Speaker: Mike Smith Live - Town & Country Ballroom
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - CADA Store - California 2
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM - Guru Guides (See App for Details).

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Session 9 Workshops
     • Administrators' Role in School Culture - Palm 1-2
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Amplify Your Impact: Leveraging Social Media to Tell Your School’s Story - Palm 4
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Bridging the Gap: Building Stronger Connections Between Student & Staff - Sunset 3
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Building Buy-In and Battling Burn-Out - Pacific D
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Coming Together Through Lunchtime Sports - Sunset 4
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Creating a Legacy of Leadership: Supporting Advisors & Leaders - Pacific F-G
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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Inclusive Leadership Programs - Pacific E
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Generation Awakened - Fostering Unity & Leadership in Transformative Times - Regency Tower - Skyview 2
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Hosting the Perfect ASB Summer Retreat - Palm 3
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How to Create, Re-establish or Revitalize the Multicultural Program - Pacific C
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How to Simplify Your Forms Using Autocrat - Sunset 1-2
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Mental Health and Wellness Weeks - Palm 5-6
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Student Engagement in the Classroom Can Be "Excellent!" - Pacific H-I
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Your Mascot: Back to Basics and Beyond - Palm 7
3:25 PM - 4:55 PM Workshop Sessions @ Handlery Hotel
     • Back to the Basics of ASB/ASB Grading - Handlery-Crystal Ballroom
     • Become a Renaissance Rockstar! - Handlery-Presidio Ballroom
     • Team Build 101 - Handlery-Terrace Room
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Session 10 Workshops & Admin Panel
     • 30 Tips and Tricks to Get You Through the Year - Pacific F-G
     • And the Award Goes To..." Creating an "Oscar-esque" Gala (MS) - Sunset 4
     • Administrator Power Panel - Town & Country Ballroom
     • Bring Them Together! Events to Appeal to All Kids! - Palm 5-6
     • Building Inclusion, Belonging, & Psychological Safety in Leadership Programs - Pacific E
     • Cultivating a Unified School Culture - Pacific H-I
     • H.E.A.R.T. (PBIS) and Minga - Sunset 1-2
     • Here Comes the Sun - Palm 4
     • It’s Not About Activities; It’s About Leadership! - Palm 1-2
     • Share the Love: Outreach With Your ASB Class - Palm 3
     • The Rhythm of My Leadership Class Fuels My Soul - Pacific D
     • We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends - Pacific C
     • Your Mascot: Back to Basics and Beyond - Palm 7
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Administrators’ Reception - Presidential Suite 1019
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner - Exhibit Hall
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Dessert and Dance - Sponsored by Lifetouch - Exhibit Hall

Saturday

8:30 AM - 8:30 AM - CADA Store - California 2
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Closing General Session & Brunch - Town & Country Ballroom

 *Subject to change. 

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