1. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network
Thursday, October 15, 2015
San Jose/East Side Room

2. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network
Agenda
Welcome Mr. Jon R. Gundry Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools
Special Speaker Bonnie Kwan Deputy Regional Director, WHIAAPI
Keynote Sharing Dr. Michael Chang Founding Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute at De Anza College
Karen Sakata Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools
Table Discussion by Job Alike Groups
Informal Networking and Dinner
Speed Networking Rounds
Future Meeting Dates: Thursday, February 18, 2016 • Thursday, May 12, 2016
AAPI Meeting July 28, 2015
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network

3. Welcome Jon R. Gundry County Superintendent of Public Schools
AAPI Meeting July 28, 2015
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network

4. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network
Network Objectives
Provide professional networking opportunities for AAPI educators;
Learn about trending topics related to AAPI students and educators;
Discuss issues and challenges related to AAPI students and educators; and
Encourage AAPI educators to aim for leadership roles
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network

5. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network
Special Speaker
The White House Initiative on AAPIs:
Highlights for AAPI Students and Educators
Bonnie Kwan
Deputy Regional Director
White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
AAPI Meeting July 28, 2015
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network

6. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network
Keynote Sharing
Developing Cultural Competence for AAPI Educators to Succeed in the PreK–12 Education System
Michael Chang
Founding Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute at De Anza College; Trustee, Santa Clara County Board of Education; & Former Mayor of Cupertino
Karen Sakata
County Superintendent of Schools, Contra Costa County Office of Education
AAPI Meeting July 28, 2015
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network

7. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network
Table Discussion by Job Alike Groups
1. What experience or issue that you heard resonated with you and why?
2. What have you heard that might impact you, AAPI students, parents or administrators?
Table Groups
• 1st Year Teachers
• Veteran Teachers
• Teachers on Special Assignments/Coaches
• School and District Administrators
• County Office of Education Personnel
AAPI Meeting July 28, 2015
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network

8. Informal Networking & Dinner
AAPI Meeting July 28, 2015
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network

9. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network
Speed Networking Rounds
Table Groups
• Effective Teachers
• Effective Administrators/Instructional Leaders
• Developing Cultural Competence as Educators
• Culturally Relevant Curriculum
AAPI Meeting July 28, 2015
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network

10. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network
Future Meeting Dates
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Thursday, May 12, 2016
AAPI Meeting July 28, 2015
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Educators Network