This series consists of short presentations and Q&A on topics of interest to our school community members, from noon – 1 pm on select Thursdays online via Zoom.
Lunch & Learn is always free to participate in. Just grab your lunch, log on, and learn with us!
Next Lunch & Learn:
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
Noon to 1 pm
Effective Learning Strategies at Home:
Reinforcing Classroom Skills to Build
Strong Habits and Improve Learning
Featured speaker:
Kelly Pease
LWSD Director of K-5 Teaching & Learning Services
2024-2025 Schedule
All Lunch & Learns are held via Zoom from 12 to 1 pm. Register separately for the links. Topics and featured speakers are subject to change and will be updated as they are finalized.
| Date | Topic | Guest Speakers | Zoom Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17, 2024 | What Topics Would You Like to Learn About This Year? — Take Survey | ||
| Nov. 26, 2024 | The Role of Technology in the Classroom • View Slides • View Resource List | Forrest Baker, LWSD Executive Director of Technology Services, Aubrey Dane, LWSD Technology Integration Specialist, and Jake Duke, LWSD Curriculum Specialist | |
| Dec. 19, 2024 | Effective Learning Strategies at Home: Reinforcing Classroom Skills to Build Strong Habits and Improve Learning | Kelly Pease, LWSD Director of K-5 Teaching and Learning Services | Register for link |
| Jan. 16, 2025 | The Shift to the 6-Period High School Day | Scott Beebe, LWSD Deputy Superintendent — Student, School & Instructional Services | Register for link |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | Special Education: Where to Find Current Information & How to Prepare Your Child | Dr. Shannon Hitch, LWSD Executive Director of Special Services | Register for link |
| March 20, 2025 | Cultural Competency: How Does LWSD Maintain and Foster It? | Pablo Ortega, LWSD Director of Equity & Family Engagement | Register for link |
| April 24, 2025 | TBA | Register for link | |
| May 15, 2025 | TBA | Register for link |
Resources From 2023-24 Lunch & Learns
- Jan. 18, 2024 — Joint Advocacy Session: District & PTA (Slide Presentation)
- March 21, 2024 — Inclusionary Practices (Slide Presentation)
- April 18, 2024 — Community Resources: Family Engagement & Equity (Slide Presentation)
- LWSD Administrative Policy Document: Equity Procedure
- LWSD Board Policy Document: Operational Expectations (OE-14) — Anti-Racism, Anti-Discrimination, Equity and Inclusion in Education
Questions?
Contact LWPTSA Council Executive Vice President Bhaskar Ravikanti at EVP {at} LWPTSA.net.