Past Events

2018-2019

Speaker & Distinguished Authors Series

Dan Tillapaugh, Associate Professor

• Book Launch of College Men and Masculinities: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practices

The Autism & Communication Center

• 3^rd Spectrum of Opportunity Conference

Tim Shanahan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chi­cago

• Workshop on strategies for supporting struggling readers

Faculty Research/Projects

Dan Tillapaugh, Associate Professor

• How Gay Emerging Adults Make Meaning of Their Multiple Identities: A Longitudinal Study

Mel Spence, Assistant Professor

• Bring Your Own Brain (BYOB): A Day to Hack Solutions for ASD

2017-2018

Speaker & Distinguished Authors Series

Z Nicolazzo, Assistant Professor in Higher Education Student Affairs, Northern Illinois University

• Trans* Students and Higher Education

Cindy Jew, Professor

• Book Launch of Culturally Proficient Inclusive Schools: All means All!

Faculty Research/Projects

Michele Dean, Lecturer & Director of Field Placements

• Supporting Supervisors Through a Book Club Structure

Mel Spence, Assistant Professor

• Bring Your Own Brain (BYOB): A Day to Hack Solutions for ASD

Edlyn Pena, Associate Professor

• Department of Rehabilitation Partnership Project to Recruit, Screen, and Train Communication Partners for Students with Autism

Dan Tillapaugh, Assistant Professor

• Comparative Study of Sexual Minority Males' Meaning-Making of their Multiple Social Identities

2016-2017

Speaker & Distinguished Authors Series

Institute for Executive Leadership in Education

• Yearlong institute for upper K-12 administrators in Ventura County

Josie Ahlquist, International Leadership Speaker

• Social Media and Digital Leadership

Steve Silberman, Author of NeuroTribes

The Autism & Communication Center

• 2^nd Spectrum of Opportunity Conference

Elizabeth Allen, Professor at University of Maine

• Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying in Educational Settings

Film Presentation and Panel Discussion

• Most Likely to Succeed

Trudy Arriaga, Distinguished Educator in Residence

• Book launch of Opening Doors

Faculty Research/Projects

Maura Martindale, Associate Professor

• Data Request from the California Department of Education

Edlyn Pena, Assistant Professor

• Support for writing a book on autism

Maureen Lorimer, Associate Professor

• Support for presenting her work on arts in teacher education

2015-2016

Speaker & Distinguished Authors Series

David Brobeck, Assistant Professor, Walsh University

• A Meta Synthesis of Active Learning Pedagogies:  Giving Brain Power a Boost

Dave Harris, Author of “How to Lead a School without Selling Your Soul”

• Leading Through Challenging Times

Karen Junker, Educator & Trainer for the International Institute for Restorative Practices

• Introduction to Restorative Practices in Education

The Autism & Communication Center, with keynote speakers: Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette

• Inaugural Spectrum of Opportunity Conference

Dinners & Dialogue with Cary Dritz, Barbara Wagner, and Trudy Arriaga

• Professional Development for Private School Leaders