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Be Great 2026
Monday, August 3
 

9:00am PDT

The Role and Impact of the BGCP Manager
Monday August 3, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am PDT
Main Theater
Managers play one of the most important roles in creating strong teams, consistent programs, and meaningful experiences for youth at BGCP. In this reflective and energizing session, managers will reconnect with the purpose and impact of their role, revisit the BGCP Leadership Competencies, and reflect on how they have grown through this past year’s leadership development series. The focus will...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. José González

Dr. José González

VP, Learning & Development

Monday August 3, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am PDT
Main Theater

9:40am PDT

Leadership Community Builder
Monday August 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am PDT
Main Theater

Monday August 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am PDT
Main Theater

10:15am PDT

Making the Call: A Framework for Safety Decision-Making
Monday August 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Main Theater
Strong safety outcomes depend on clear thinking, efficient decision-making, and shared ownership across all teams. In this interactive session, managers will use a simple, repeatable framework to organize context, identify options, and determine when to act or escalate. The focus is on navigating situations where information is incomplete and the next step isn’t immediately clear. Managers will...
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Speakers
avatar for Taryn West Guidry

Taryn West Guidry

Director, Safety & Compliance

Monday August 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am PDT
Main Theater

11:30am PDT

BGCP Leaders Lunch
Monday August 3, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
TBA

Monday August 3, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
TBA

12:40pm PDT

From Data to Decisions: Using the K-8 Scorecard to Drive Program Results
Monday August 3, 2026 12:40pm - 2:05pm PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102
In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to navigate the K-8 Scorecard, a dashboard that measures program effectiveness across BGCP's five strategic priorities: Safety, Impact Expansion, Quality Programs, People, and Financial Sustainability. Using a structured monthly data protocol, participants will practice interpreting key indicators, identifying what the numbers are telling them,...
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Speakers
avatar for Monique Gagnon

Monique Gagnon

Sr. Director, Impact & Measurement

avatar for Michelle Ng

Michelle Ng

Sr. Director, Program Strategy & Staff Development

Monday August 3, 2026 12:40pm - 2:05pm PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102

12:40pm PDT

Intellectual Prep and Program Observations
Monday August 3, 2026 12:40pm - 2:05pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148
Strong systems and tools enable managers to drive high-quality programming and accelerate staff growth. In this session, managers will engage deeply with updates to observation practices, including the program quality scorecard and revised skills trajectory, with a focus on how to use these tools to coach and develop their teams. The session will center on the challenge of internalizing these...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lauren Kang

Dr. Lauren Kang

Director, High School Program Strategy

Monday August 3, 2026 12:40pm - 2:05pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148

12:40pm PDT

Leadership Immersion Protocol: Setting Expectations that Stick
Monday August 3, 2026 12:40pm - 2:05pm PDT
Building 13, Room 235
Clear expectations help managers reduce confusion, strengthen accountability, and support stronger follow-through. In this hands-on practice clinic, managers will use the 6 Steps to Setting Expectations to prepare and deliver expectations for the new school year. The focus will be on the real moment where expectation-setting gets harder: saying the expectation clearly, checking for understanding,...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. José González

Dr. José González

VP, Learning & Development

Monday August 3, 2026 12:40pm - 2:05pm PDT
Building 13, Room 235

2:15pm PDT

Finance: Procurement & Budgets
Monday August 3, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102
In this hands-on session, managers will learn the do's and don't's of BGCP's purchasing process.   Understanding the administrative steps of the purchasing and invoicing process will result in more efficient operations, and will lead to better outcomes for all stakeholders (departments, students, vendors, and the finance department).  Additionally, we will walk through how to read the...
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Speakers
avatar for David Kraus

David Kraus

Controller

TA

Tasneem Ahmed

Accounts Payable Specialist
Monday August 3, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102

3:25pm PDT

Leadership Immersion Protocol: Setting Expectations that Stick
Monday August 3, 2026 3:25pm - 5:25pm PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102
Clear expectations help managers reduce confusion, strengthen accountability, and support stronger follow-through. In this hands-on practice clinic, managers will use the 6 Steps to Setting Expectations to prepare and deliver expectations for the new school year. The focus will be on the real moment where expectation-setting gets harder: saying the expectation clearly, checking for understanding,...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. José González

Dr. José González

VP, Learning & Development

Monday August 3, 2026 3:25pm - 5:25pm PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102

3:25pm PDT

Work Time
Monday August 3, 2026 3:25pm - 5:25pm PDT
TBA
Central Support Teams can use this time to catch up on work from the day. Feel free to use spaces and tables throughout campus.
Monday August 3, 2026 3:25pm - 5:25pm PDT
TBA

5:30pm PDT

Closing & Tuesday Readiness
Monday August 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Main Theater

Speakers
avatar for Dr. José González

Dr. José González

VP, Learning & Development

Monday August 3, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Main Theater
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

10:00am PDT

Welcome to Be Great
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:10am PDT
Main Theater

Speakers
avatar for Dr. José González

Dr. José González

VP, Learning & Development

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:10am PDT
Main Theater

10:10am PDT

BGCP's Youth of the Year
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:10am - 10:15am PDT
Main Theater

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:10am - 10:15am PDT
Main Theater

10:15am PDT

Once Upon a Mission
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am PDT
Main Theater

Speakers
avatar for Jenny Obiaya

Jenny Obiaya

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am PDT
Main Theater

10:40am PDT

Meet Central Support
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 23, Room 203

Speakers
avatar for Dr. José González

Dr. José González

VP, Learning & Development

avatar for Michele Vespi

Michele Vespi

Chief People Officer

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 23, Room 203

10:40am PDT

Meet Your Department: High School & Post-Secondary Programs
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 3, Room 148

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lauren Kang

Dr. Lauren Kang

Director, High School Program Strategy

avatar for Dr. Esmeralda Ortiz

Dr. Esmeralda Ortiz

Sr. VP, High School and Post-Secondary Programs

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 3, Room 148

10:40am PDT

Meet Your Region: Jefferson
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 2, Room 10

Speakers
avatar for Ruby Fong

Ruby Fong

Regional Director, Jefferson

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 2, Room 10

10:40am PDT

Meet Your Region: Ravenswood
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 3, Room 142

Speakers
avatar for Erick Granados

Erick Granados

Regional Director, Ravenswood

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 3, Room 142

10:40am PDT

Meet Your Region: Redwood City
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Main Theater

Speakers
avatar for Lupe Ortiz

Lupe Ortiz

Regional Director, Redwood City

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Main Theater

10:40am PDT

Meet Your Region: San Mateo
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102

Speakers
avatar for Andrew Aitchison

Andrew Aitchison

Regional Director, San Mateo

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102

10:40am PDT

Meet Your Region: South San Francisco
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 13, Room 235

Speakers
avatar for Kelli Ben

Kelli Ben

Associate Regional Director, South San Francisco

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 13, Room 235

11:50am PDT

See Something, Say Something, Do Something
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:35pm PDT
Main Theater
Clear, consistent action is what prevents small concerns from becoming bigger incidents. In this interactive session, staff will use the “See Something, Say Something, Do Something” framework to practice identifying risks, navigating how and when to speak up, and taking role-appropriate action. The focus will be on the real challenge staff face every day: recognizing what matters in the...
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Speakers
avatar for Taryn West Guidry

Taryn West Guidry

Director, Safety & Compliance

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:50am - 12:35pm PDT
Main Theater

12:35pm PDT

Lunch & Ice Cream Social
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:35pm - 2:00pm PDT
The Grove

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:35pm - 2:00pm PDT
The Grove

2:05pm PDT

School Partner Panel
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:25pm PDT
Main Theater

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 2:25pm PDT
Main Theater

2:25pm PDT

The Back of the Bike: Central Support
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:25pm - 2:45pm PDT
Main Theater

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:25pm - 2:45pm PDT
Main Theater

2:45pm PDT

Keynote Speaker: Salvador Rodriguez
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:45pm - 2:55pm PDT
Main Theater

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:45pm - 2:55pm PDT
Main Theater

3:05pm PDT

Bringing the K-5 Vision to Life: Purpose, Priorities, and Yearlong Impact
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm PDT
Main Theater
Participants will build a shared understanding of what high-quality K–5 programming looks like, why each component is essential for student outcomes, and how the program comes to life across the year. This session will focus on aligning leaders to the vision, deepening clarity around the purpose of each component, and setting a strong foundation for implementation ahead of Be Great Week.
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Aguayo

Vanessa Aguayo

Director, Elementary Program Strategy

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm PDT
Main Theater

3:05pm PDT

Bringing the Middle School Vision to Life: Purpose, Priorities, and Yearlong Impact
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102
Participants will build a shared understanding of what MS programming looks like, why each component is essential for student outcomes, and how the program comes to life across the year. This session will focus on aligning leaders to the vision, deepening clarity around the purpose of each component, and setting a strong foundation for implementation ahead of Be Great Week.
Speakers
avatar for Diana Ramirez

Diana Ramirez

Director, Middle School Program Strategy

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 3:55pm PDT
Building 6, Room 101-102

3:05pm PDT

Athletics Vision-Setting
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 13, Room 235
When everyone on a team understands where it's headed and why, people pull in the same direction, make better decisions day to day, and see how their own work connects to the larger goal. In this session, teams will use the Why, What, and How frame to step back from the daily work and see the full plan together: the strategic objectives driving it, how the team is structured, and the program plans...
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Speakers
avatar for Ariel Castillo

Ariel Castillo

Director, Barry Carr Sports Leagues

avatar for Kelly White

Kelly White

Assistant Director, Barry Carr Sports Leagues

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 13, Room 235

3:05pm PDT

EPA Vision-Setting
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 13, Room 233
When everyone on a team understands where it's headed and why, people pull in the same direction, make better decisions day to day, and see how their own work connects to the larger goal. In this session, teams will use the Why, What, and How frame to step back from the daily work and see the full plan together: the strategic objectives driving it, how the team is structured, and the program plans...
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Speakers
GT

Grace Toyomura

EPA Clubhouse Site Director
MZ

Manny Zarate

EPA Program Director
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 13, Room 233

3:05pm PDT

Future Grads Vision-Setting
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 23, Room 205
When everyone on a team understands where it's headed and why, people pull in the same direction, make better decisions day to day, and see how their own work connects to the larger goal. In this session, teams will use the Why, What, and How frame to step back from the daily work and see the full plan together: the strategic objectives driving it, how the team is structured, and the program plans...
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Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Duran

Cynthia Duran

Director, Future Grads Post-Secondary

avatar for Adrian Delgadillo

Adrian Delgadillo

Director, Future Grads High School

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 23, Room 205

3:05pm PDT

Our Work, Our Impact: How Central Support Moves the MIssion Forward
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 3, Room 142
Every Central Support function moves BGCP's mission forward. Let's name it and own it! Working in department groups, you'll map how your team's daily work ladders up to BGCP's strategic priorities, find where your work intersects with other teams, and leave with one concrete team commitment and clear language for the impact your work makes possible.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. José González

Dr. José González

VP, Learning & Development

avatar for Michele Vespi

Michele Vespi

Chief People Officer

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 3, Room 142

3:05pm PDT

The Forest Vision-Setting
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 13, Room 234
When everyone on a team understands where it's headed and why, people pull in the same direction, make better decisions day to day, and see how their own work connects to the larger goal. In this session, teams will use the Why, What, and How frame to step back from the daily work and see the full plan together: the strategic objectives driving it, how the team is structured, and the program plans...
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Speakers
avatar for Yadira Estrada

Yadira Estrada

Associate Site Director, Redwood City Clubhouse

avatar for Mike Jones

Mike Jones

VP, STudent Engagement

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:05pm - 5:05pm PDT
Building 13, Room 234

4:00pm PDT

Aiming for 100%: Building Consistent Classroom Culture
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Main Theater
In this session, participants will learn the key components of 100%, a core concept from Doug Lemov’s classroom management framework. Using a shared organizational vocabulary, coaches, site leaders, peers, and the Program Strategy team will explore how intentional classroom techniques align toward the goal of getting all youth engaged, all the time. Whether you are new to leading a classroom or...
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Speakers
avatar for Gaby Quintanilla

Gaby Quintanilla

Instructional Coach

Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Main Theater

5:15pm PDT

Mission Possible Close-Out
Tuesday August 4, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm PDT
Main Theater

Speakers
avatar for Dr. José González

Dr. José González

VP, Learning & Development

Tuesday August 4, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm PDT
Main Theater
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

9:00am PDT

A Shared Approach to Behavior Management
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Building 3, Room 148
Strong behavior management creates safe, consistent, and positive environments for all members. In this session, we will ground staff in BGCP’s Behavior Management Plan and highlight how its key components will show up across trainings throughout the week. We will focus on introducing our core philosophies and creating space for staff to reflect on where they feel most aligned and where they may...
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Speakers
avatar for Taryn West Guidry

Taryn West Guidry

Director, Safety & Compliance

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Building 3, Room 148

9:00am PDT

Program Quality Assessment (PQA): The What, the Why, and the How
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Main Theater
This session introduces the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) as a foundational tool for strengthening program quality. Participants will explore what the PQA is, why BGCP uses it, and how it supports continuous improvement across sites. We will unpack the building blocks of the PQA, examine how it is used in coaching and planning, and build a shared understanding of what the rubric is truly...
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Speakers
avatar for Michelle Ng

Michelle Ng

Sr. Director, Program Strategy & Staff Development

avatar for Desaree Juarez

Desaree Juarez

Sr. Manager, Impact & Measurement

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Main Theater

9:00am PDT

The Role of Office Clerks at BGCP
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Building 13, Room 236
A clear understanding of the office clerk role helps strengthen prioritization, inspire proactiveness, and build decision-making confidence. In this interactive session, participants will be introduced to a role framework to break down core responsibilities across safety, office management, and stakeholder communication, while reflecting on the competencies—communication, critical thinking, and...
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Speakers
avatar for Spencer Haar

Spencer Haar

Senior Manager, Program Operations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Building 13, Room 236

10:15am PDT

Arc of the Year
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Building 23, Room 105
With an expanding program and expanding team along with elevation of post-secondary completion and career attainment, we want to solidify the standard of excellence for our one on one advising sessions. This session we will go over how we're going to elevate and continue to align our individual advising throughout the year. 
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Duran

Cynthia Duran

Director, Future Grads Post-Secondary

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Building 23, Room 105

10:15am PDT

Program Quality Overview
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Building 3, Room 148
Strong systems and tools enable staff to deliver high-quality programming and drive continuous improvement. In this session, high school programming staff will deeply engage with updates to coaching and observation practices, including the program quality scorecard and revised skills trajectory. The focus will be on internalizing and integrating these new tools, moving beyond awareness to using...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lauren Kang

Dr. Lauren Kang

Director, High School Program Strategy

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
Building 3, Room 148

10:40am PDT

Excel Foundations
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 13, Room 236
Strong Excel skills help office clerks stay organized, manage data accurately, and protect information integrity in their day-to-day work. In this hands-on session, participants will practice foundational Excel skills and basic functions while applying them to real tasks and scenarios they encounter in the normal duties of their role. The focus will be on the common challenge of organizing messy...
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Speakers
avatar for Spencer Haar

Spencer Haar

Senior Manager, Program Operations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
Building 13, Room 236

10:40am PDT

Restorative Practices in Action: Building Community Through Circles
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:50am PDT
Main Theater
This session explores Restorative Practices: Community Circles as a powerful strategy for building strong, inclusive program culture. Participants will learn the purpose and framework of community circles grounded in the work of the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP). The session will clarify how circles foster belonging, voice, and shared responsibility, and support...
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Speakers
avatar for Gaby Quintanilla

Gaby Quintanilla

Instructional Coach

avatar for Jessica Garcia

Jessica Garcia

Instructional Coach

avatar for Yesenia Gomez

Yesenia Gomez

Instructional Coach

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:50am PDT
Main Theater

11:50am PDT

Lunch for K-8 Staff
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:50am - 12:50pm PDT
The Grove

Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:50am - 12:50pm PDT
The Grove

11:55am PDT

HSPS Community Builder
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:55am - 12:15pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148

Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:55am - 12:15pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148

12:15pm PDT

Lunch for HSPS Staff
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
The Grove

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
The Grove

12:50pm PDT

Office Management: Safety Systems
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building 13, Room 236
Strong safety systems are essential to maintaining site security and ensuring every member, volunteer, and visitor is consistently accounted for. In this session, participants will revisit key BGCP safety policies and practice applying core procedures—such as managing the visitor log and maintaining accurate member rosters—using a standardized front desk checklist. The focus will be on the...
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Speakers
avatar for Spencer Haar

Spencer Haar

Senior Manager, Program Operations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm PDT
Building 13, Room 236

12:50pm PDT

Designing High-Quality Club Lessons: Structure, Planning, and Purpose
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 13, Room 233
This session takes a deep dive into the essential components and structure of effective club lessons. Participants will explore how to design cohesive club experiences by planning meaningful four-week topics that build skills, deepen engagement, and sustain youth interest over time. The session emphasizes intentional and thoughtful intellectual preparatiom. Participants will also examine how key...
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Speakers
avatar for Jessica Garcia

Jessica Garcia

Instructional Coach

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 13, Room 233

12:50pm PDT

Implementing the Traveling Artist Curriculum: From Preparation to Practice
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 13, Room 234
This session introduces youth program leaders to the Traveling Artist curriculum and provides the tools needed for successful implementation. Participants will explore the curriculum's goals, lesson structure, and key learning outcomes while gaining practical strategies for preparing materials, facilitating activities, and creating engaging learning experiences for youth. This session will build...
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Speakers
avatar for Yesenia Gomez

Yesenia Gomez

Instructional Coach

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 13, Room 234

12:50pm PDT

Learning Through Discovery: Implementing the RAFT Curriculum
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 13, Room 235
This session introduces youth program leaders to the RAFT curriculum and its project-based approach to learning. Participants will explore how hands-on, inquiry-driven activities foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among youth. This session will provide practical guidance on preparing materials, facilitating engaging projects, and creating meaningful...
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Speakers
R

RAFT

Curriculum Partner
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 13, Room 235

12:50pm PDT

Maximizing Middle School Power Hour: Leveraging Structures & CASTLE Skills for Student Success
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 13, Room 232
This session supports both Site Leaders and Youth Program Leaders in strengthening Middle School Power Hour through clear structures, aligned expectations, and effective use of CASTLE skills. Participants will unpack the key components of a high-quality Power Hour, clarify desired student outcomes, and explore best practices for creating focused, efficient environments that support assignment...
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Speakers
avatar for Diana Ramirez

Diana Ramirez

Director, Middle School Program Strategy

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 13, Room 232

12:50pm PDT

Mindworks for Middle School: Planning for Powerful Learning Experiences
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 23, Room 203
This session focuses on the MindWorks and enrichment curriculum, guiding participants through a deep dive into its structure, goals, and instructional design. Participants will unpack the curriculum to understand intended outcomes and key learning components, then practice how to efficiently intellectually plan for a lesson. The session emphasizes turning strong planning into effective execution,...
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Speakers
avatar for Michelle Ng

Michelle Ng

Sr. Director, Program Strategy & Staff Development

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 23, Room 203

12:50pm PDT

Mindworks: Planning for Powerful Learning Experiences
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 3, Room 142
This session focuses on the MindWorks and enrichment curriculum, guiding participants through a deep dive into its structure, goals, and instructional design. Participants will unpack the curriculum to understand intended outcomes and key learning components, then practice how to efficiently intellectually plan for a lesson. The session emphasizes turning strong planning into effective execution,...
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Speakers
avatar for Gaby Quintanilla

Gaby Quintanilla

Instructional Coach

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 3, Room 142

12:50pm PDT

Power Hour with Purpose: Strengthening Academic Tutoring Blocks
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Main Theater
This session explores the purpose of BGCP’s Power Hour, with a specific focus on the what and why behind academic tutoring blocks. Participants will gain clarity on how Power Hour supports youth academic growth and reinforces school-day learning. The session will also introduce the centers-based structure used during Power Hour and provide guidance on how to effectively execute a clear, engaging...
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Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Aguayo

Vanessa Aguayo

Director, Elementary Program Strategy

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 2:45pm PDT
Main Theater

1:15pm PDT

Aiming for 100%: Classroom Management
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148
100% engagement ensures every student is actively focused and learning. In this practice-based session, participants will build and rehearse core classroom management moves, including clear “what to do” directions, strong radar to track participation, and least invasive interventions to redirect behavior. The session will tackle real classroom challenges, such as responding in the moment when...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lauren Kang

Dr. Lauren Kang

Director, High School Program Strategy

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148

1:15pm PDT

Supporting Special Populations
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148
In Post-Secondary Future Grads, one of our main program components and goals is post-secondary completion. With about a third of our students starting ther journeys at CCCs, all staff must have a clear understanding of how we will support students through the transfer process. Additionally, we have an estimated fifth of our students who are on track to finish their post-secondary journeys by...
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Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Duran

Cynthia Duran

Director, Future Grads Post-Secondary

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148

2:00pm PDT

Office Management 2: Operational Systems
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Building 13, Room 236
Strong operational systems empower office clerks to take ownership of site readiness, reduce inefficiencies, and proactively address gaps before they impact staff or members. In this session, participants will practice implementing core systems—such as auditing emergency folders and program binders, managing shared technology, and maintaining first aid supplies—using structured routines and...
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Speakers
avatar for Spencer Haar

Spencer Haar

Senior Manager, Program Operations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Building 13, Room 236

3:00pm PDT

Chill Time: Creating Connection Through Engagement
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
Building 2, Room 10
This professional learning session focused on how Youth Program Leaders can intentionally show up during unstructured student time to build relationships, increase engagement, and strengthen program culture. While Chill Time gives youth space to relax, socialize, play games, and connect with peers, it is not “down time” for staff. Grounded in relationship-centered practices and the IIRP...
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Speakers
avatar for Diana Ramirez

Diana Ramirez

Director, Middle School Program Strategy

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
Building 2, Room 10

3:00pm PDT

From the Page to the Pitch: Bringing Soccer Curriculum to Life
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
Building 3, Room 142
From the Page to the Pitch: Bringing Soccer Curriculum to Life is a hands‑on summer training experience where staff transform the Soccer for Success curriculum into strong, on‑field coaching skills. Through active learning, drills, and leadership moments, staff build the confidence and competence to deliver high‑quality programming this fall and step onto the field ready to crush it.
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Kelly White

Assistant Director, Barry Carr Sports Leagues

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Guppy Uppal

Athletics Lead: Redwood City, Barry Carr Sports Leagues

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
Building 3, Room 142

3:00pm PDT

K-5 Academic Tutoring: Curriculum, Assessment, and DnA Data Entry
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
Main Theater
Effective tutoring programs are built on two things: a clear curriculum and a consistent way to track whether it's making a difference. In this session, participants will get a comprehensive look at the K-5 academic tutoring program, including the curriculum focus areas for each grade level, how to properly administer student assessments, and how to accurately enter scores into the DnA online...
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Monique Gagnon

Sr. Director, Impact & Measurement

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Vanessa Aguayo

Director, Elementary Program Strategy

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
Main Theater

3:00pm PDT

Arc of the Year: Curriculum
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Building 23, Room 205

Speakers
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Adrian Delgadillo

Director, Future Grads High School

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Building 23, Room 205

3:00pm PDT

Pitching with Purpose: Helping Youth and Families Choose Your Program
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148
Clear, specific pitches help youth and families understand what a program offers, see why it matters to them, and decide to sign up. In this hands-on practice session, staff will prepare and deliver pitches for the programs they're recruiting for this school year. The focus will be on the real moment where pitching gets harder: getting specific instead of falling back on a general description,...
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Dr. Lauren Kang

Director, High School Program Strategy

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Dr. Esmeralda Ortiz

Sr. VP, High School and Post-Secondary Programs

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148

3:00pm PDT

Healthy Relationships with Post-Secondary Members
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 5:20pm PDT
Relationships are at the heart of the work we do! Like any meaningful relationship, they require effort, reflection, and skill. In this session, we will engage in an interactive learning experience and open dialogue focused on building and sustaining working relationships with our post-secondary members. Together, we will explore strategies for navigating challenges, fostering healthy dynamics,...
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Daniela Velasquez

Director, Mental Health

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 5:20pm PDT

3:30pm PDT

Principles of Professional Communication & Stakeholder Service
Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Building 13, Room 236
Strong communication practices help office clerks build trust with stakeholders, represent their site professionally, and create positive experiences during every interaction. In this session, participants will learn core principles of service-oriented communication and apply them to strengthen key touchpoints such as answering phone calls, setting voicemail messages, and handling program...
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Spencer Haar

Senior Manager, Program Operations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Building 13, Room 236

4:30pm PDT

BGCP Reads: Creating Magic Through Intentional Read Alouds
Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Main Theater
BGCP Reads brings us back to the moments when a powerful read aloud transported us into a fictional world and sparked our imagination. In this session, participants will explore BGCP Reads as a read-aloud curriculum, focusing on the intentional intellectual preparation that makes read alouds come alive. We will unpack the key principles that drive engagement—expressive delivery, and meaningful...
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Trevor Baisden

Curriculum Partner
Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Main Theater

4:30pm PDT

Interactions with Youth: How You Show Up
Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Building 2, Room 10
How to Show Up for Youth is a professional learning session designed to strengthen how Youth Program Leaders build meaningful, supportive relationships with middle school youth through intentional everyday interactions. Grounded in research on adolescent development and relationship-centered practices, this session explores how consistency, empathy, active listening, and positive communication...
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Diana Ramirez

Director, Middle School Program Strategy

Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Building 2, Room 10

4:40pm PDT

Addressing Tier 1 Behavior
Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:40pm - 6:00pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148
Effectively addressing Tier 1 behaviors helps staff maintain strong classroom culture, reduce disruptions, and maximize student engagement. In this practice-based session, staff will use the behavior management plan to learn and rehearse key strategies, including delivering clear verbal warnings and leading 1:1 restorative conversations. The focus will be on the moments that often feel most...
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Speakers
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Dr. Lauren Kang

Director, High School Program Strategy

Wednesday August 5, 2026 4:40pm - 6:00pm PDT
Building 3, Room 148

5:00pm PDT

Work & Practice Session
Wednesday August 5, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Building 13, Room 236
In this working session, participants will use dedicated time to continue to advance their learning or make progress on key tasks—such as refining safety systems, strengthening operational routines, or practicing communication strategies—while receiving coaching and support. This will serve as an opportunity to integrate new learning and turn it into consistent practices that will carry over...
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Speakers
avatar for Spencer Haar

Spencer Haar

Senior Manager, Program Operations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Building 13, Room 236

5:25pm PDT

Team Time
Wednesday August 5, 2026 5:25pm - 6:00pm PDT
Building 23, Room 105

Speakers
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Cynthia Duran

Director, Future Grads Post-Secondary

Wednesday August 5, 2026 5:25pm - 6:00pm PDT
Building 23, Room 105
 
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