Ignite the Journey: Empowering New RJA Educators: Full Schedule

I’m a Compliance Specialist at REAL Journey Academies, where I live and breathe all things data—from PowerSchool and CALPADS to Analytics & Insights and state testing. I work behind the scenes to ensure our data tells a clear story—fueling the California School Dashboard, LCAP... Read More →

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Foundations & Onboarding

12:15pm PDT

Power LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Power Up or Recharge

1:15pm PDT

Human Resources Onboarding

Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:15pm - 4:00pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:15pm - 4:00pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Foundations & Onboarding

8:00am PDT

Breakfast & Check-In

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Power Up or Recharge

8:15am PDT

Welcome & eMindset

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:15am - 8:30am PDT

Speakers

Jacqueline Woods-Jefferson

Assistant Superintendent, REAL Journey Academies

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:15am - 8:30am PDT

Collective Collaboration

8:35am PDT

12 Essential Elements of a High-Quality Career & College Pathway

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:35am - 9:35am PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Introduce the ePathways structure and its alignment with RJA's College and Career mission.
Clarify the counselor’s role in supporting student success within each pathway.
Explore tools for academic advising and pathway progression tracking.

Key Learnings:

Understanding of each pathway's industry focus and sequence of courses.
How to use ePathway maps during academic counseling and scheduling.
How to collaborate with ePathway teachers and advisory teams to support student engagement.

Takeaways:

Counselors will be able to integrate ePathways into student academic and career planning conversations.
Counselors will leave with a set of guiding questions and tools to use during student meetings.

Speakers

Dr. Rose Ann Bomentre

Superintendent, REAL Journey Academies

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:35am - 9:35am PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Student-Centered Services & Support Systems

8:35am PDT

PART 1: eSTEM K-8 Mathematics

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:35am - 10:35am PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Key Learnings:

Takeaway for Activation & Next Steps:

Speakers

Sarah Todd

Director of Instruction, REAL Journey Academies

Sarah Todd is an accomplished educator with a passion for literacy and instructional leadership. Born and raised on Catalina Island, she embarked on her journey in education after earning her bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Education from Biola University... Read More →

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:35am - 10:35am PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Instructional & Program Development

8:35am PDT

CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools)

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:35am - 10:35am PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Introduce the CBITS framework as an evidence-based, school-based group intervention.
Understand the eligibility criteria and referral process for student participation.
Learn how to implement the core components of CBITS with fidelity.

Key Learnings:

Structure and sequence of CBITS sessions, including individual and group components.
Trauma-informed practices embedded in CBITS, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure.
Importance of caregiver engagement and progress monitoring.

Takeaways:

Social workers will leave with the confidence to begin planning and implementing CBITS with identified students.
Social workers will have access to implementation resources, templates, and a referral checklist.

Speakers

Ursula Ruiz

Director, REAL Journey Academies

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:35am - 10:35am PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Student-Centered Services & Support Systems

8:35am PDT

PART 1: IEP Compliance and Collaboration

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:35am - 10:35am PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Understand the legal foundations and compliance requirements of the IEP process under IDEA and California Ed Code.
Learn how to write and implement legally defensible IEPs that are student-centered, measurable, and aligned with goals and services.
Strengthen collaboration between general and special education staff to ensure full implementation of IEPs across settings.

Key Learnings:

The critical components of a compliant IEP, including PLAAFP statements, SMART goals, accommodations/modifications, and service minutes.
Legal and procedural safeguards that protect student rights and the responsibilities of educators in the IEP process.
How to use data to drive IEP development and progress monitoring, ensuring decisions are based on student needs.

Takeaways:

A checklist of essential IEP components to use as a guide during IEP development and review.
Practical strategies for writing legally sound and instructional IEPs that support student success.
Confidence in leading or participating in IEP meetings that are collaborative, compliant, and focused on outcomes.

Speakers

Dr. Patricia Mbugua

Director of Special Education & Support Services, REAL Journey Academies

Dr. Patricia Mbugua is an experienced and visionary leader in the field of special education, currently serving as the Director of Special Education and Support Services at Real Journey Academies. Over the course of her career, she has held several key leadership roles including Special... Read More →

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:35am - 10:35am PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Student-Centered Services & Support Systems

9:35am PDT

CCGI – CaliforniaColleges.edu

Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:35am - 10:35am PDT

Objectives:

Introduce the CaliforniaColleges.edu platform and its role in postsecondary planning.
Review the features counselors use to support student goal-setting and FAFSA/CADAA tracking.
Learn how to document and track college/career milestones using the platform.

Key Learnings:

Navigation of student and counselor portals.
How to embed CCGI tasks into advisory and counseling lessons.
How to monitor progress toward A-G completion, college applications, and financial aid.

Takeaways:

Counselors will know how to embed CCGI tools into 4-year plans and senior advisories.
Counselors will leave with an activation plan for using CCGI in fall student meetings.

Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:35am - 10:35am PDT

Student-Centered Services & Support Systems

10:35am PDT

Innovation Break

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:35am - 10:45am PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:35am - 10:45am PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Power Up or Recharge

10:45am PDT

Dual Enrollment – Valley & Chaffey

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Provide an overview of dual enrollment options at Valley College and Chaffey College.
Understand enrollment timelines, eligibility, and support systems.
Define the counselor's role in identifying and preparing students for dual enrollment.

Key Learnings:

Key deadlines, course options, and partnership differences between Valley and Chaffey.
Counseling strategies for preparing students for the rigor of college-level coursework.
Process for onboarding, support, and follow-up.

Takeaways:

Counselors will be prepared to guide students and families through the dual enrollment process.
Counselors will receive a resource guide for tracking enrollment and supporting student success.

Speakers

Dr. Sean Van Aacken

Director of Career Technical Education, REAL Journey Academies

Dr. Sean Van Aacken serves as the Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) for Real Journey Academies, where he leads comprehensive CTE programming across multiple K–12 campuses, including Entrepreneur High Schools in San Bernardino and Fontana, New Vision Middle School... Read More →

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Instructional & Program Development

10:45am PDT

PART 2: eSTEM K-8 Mathematics

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Key Learnings:

Takeaway for Activation & Next Steps:

Speakers

Sarah Todd

Director of Instruction, REAL Journey Academies

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Instructional & Program Development

10:45am PDT

Bounce Back (Elementary Trauma Intervention Program)

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Introduce Bounce Back as the CBITS-aligned intervention tailored for elementary students.
Understand developmental adaptations needed for younger children coping with trauma.
Learn how to facilitate sessions using child-friendly language and engaging activities.

Key Learnings:

Core components of Bounce Back, including coping skills, gradual exposure, and caregiver involvement.
Techniques for building trust and rapport with elementary-age students experiencing trauma.
Implementation tips for managing group dynamics and confidentiality in the school setting.

Takeaways:

Social workers will be equipped to launch Bounce Back groups and communicate with school teams and caregivers.
They will leave with session outlines, activity samples, and parent communication tools.

Speakers

Ursula Ruiz

Director, REAL Journey Academies

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Student-Centered Services & Support Systems

10:45am PDT

PART 2: IEP Compliance and Collaboration

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Understand the legal foundations and compliance requirements of the IEP process under IDEA and California Ed Code.
Learn how to write and implement legally defensible IEPs that are student-centered, measurable, and aligned with goals and services.
Strengthen collaboration between general and special education staff to ensure full implementation of IEPs across settings.

Key Learnings:

The critical components of a compliant IEP, including PLAAFP statements, SMART goals, accommodations/modifications, and service minutes.
Legal and procedural safeguards that protect student rights and the responsibilities of educators in the IEP process.
How to use data to drive IEP development and progress monitoring, ensuring decisions are based on student needs.

Takeaways:

A checklist of essential IEP components to use as a guide during IEP development and review.
Practical strategies for writing legally sound and instructional IEPs that support student success.
Confidence in leading or participating in IEP meetings that are collaborative, compliant, and focused on outcomes.

Speakers

Dr. Patricia Mbugua

Director of Special Education & Support Services, REAL Journey Academies

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Student-Centered Services & Support Systems

12:15pm PDT

Power LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Power Up or Recharge

1:15pm PDT

PART 3: eSTEM K-8 Mathematics

Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Key Learnings:

Takeaway for Activation & Next Steps:

Speakers

Sarah Todd

Director of Instruction, REAL Journey Academies

Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Instructional & Program Development

1:15pm PDT

Mastering Transcript Reviews: Empowering Counselors for Student Success

Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Understand the transcript review process and how to interpret student records.
Learn how to identify errors, ensure A-G alignment, and support graduation tracking.
Build fluency with the student information system (SIS) for counseling needs.

Key Learnings:

How to read and analyze transcripts across all grade levels.
How course codes, grading periods, and credit recovery are recorded.
Tools and reports in the SIS that support academic advising.

Takeaways:

Counselors will be equipped to use transcripts confidently during family and student meetings.
Counselors will be able to use SIS reports to run audits, track progress, and flag issues early.

Speakers

Russell Ng

Student Information System Director, REAL Journey Academies

I graduated from UCI with a Bachelors in Computer Science. I served as Project Manager at a furniture manufacturing company and helped to grow the business from 10M to 50M in a little over 5 years. From there I moved into education where I was able to utilize the my Project Management... Read More →

Dr. Rose Ann Bomentre

Superintendent, REAL Journey Academies

Alondra Gonzalez

Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Student-Centered Services & Support Systems

1:15pm PDT

PART 3: IEP Compliance and Collaboration

Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Understand the legal foundations and compliance requirements of the IEP process under IDEA and California Ed Code.
Learn how to write and implement legally defensible IEPs that are student-centered, measurable, and aligned with goals and services.
Strengthen collaboration between general and special education staff to ensure full implementation of IEPs across settings.

Key Learnings:

The critical components of a compliant IEP, including PLAAFP statements, SMART goals, accommodations/modifications, and service minutes.
Legal and procedural safeguards that protect student rights and the responsibilities of educators in the IEP process.
How to use data to drive IEP development and progress monitoring, ensuring decisions are based on student needs.

Takeaways:

A checklist of essential IEP components to use as a guide during IEP development and review.
Practical strategies for writing legally sound and instructional IEPs that support student success.
Confidence in leading or participating in IEP meetings that are collaborative, compliant, and focused on outcomes.

Speakers

Dr. Patricia Mbugua

Director of Special Education & Support Services, REAL Journey Academies

Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Entrepreneur High San Bernardino 26655 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346

Student-Centered Services & Support Systems

1:15pm PDT

Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM)

Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm PDT

Entrepreneur High San Bernardino

Objectives:

Gain foundational knowledge of the RTM protocol as an emerging trauma treatment approach.
Explore how RTM can be used to reduce PTSD symptoms in adolescents.
Understand how RTM differs from traditional exposure-based therapies.

Key Learnings:

The neuroscience behind memory reconsolidation and its therapeutic application.
Phases of the RTM process, including imagery and reprocessing techniques.
Ethical considerations, scope of practice, and referral protocols for RTM.

Takeaways:

Social workers will have a foundational understanding of RTM and when to refer students for this approach.
They will gain a resource list and network options for further RTM training and certification.

Speakers