Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the USC Campus?
Due to heightened security you will need to access the campus through approved security entrances. On the back of your name badge there is a a copy of the Event Guest Campus Access Pass that, when displayed with your picture ID, will provide you with access as an attendee of the Breakthrough Leadership Institute. You can also download a copy of that letter at the link below:
Event Guest Campus Access Pass – Rossier Breakthrough Leadership Conference
Where can I find more information on speakers, facilitators, and presenters?
We have up to date bios on all speakers and facilitators that can be found at:
https://rossierprolearn.usc.edu/2024-bli-speakers-and-facilitators/
Who can I contact with questions about this event?
Xiomara Mateo-Gaxiola
Director of Community Engagement, Adjunct Associate Professor
xmateo@rossier.usc.edu
Sessions, Keynotes, & Panels
Keynote Address | Day 01
Dean Pedro Noguera will interpret educational equity strategies and describe how they become models for disruption and sustained inquiry.
Communication Strategy Session | Day 01
Stephen Lind
Participants will develop communication mindsets and strategies that are personalized to how a school community receives information in context.
Lunch Keynote Address | Day 01
Dr. Carl Cohn
Fighting Back Against Extremism in Public Schools: Participants will engage with an educational equity expert on strategies for fighting back against extremism in California’s public schools.
Case Study Seminar | Day 01
Dr. Theodore R. Burnes
Dr. Yasmin Copur-Gencturk
Participants will confront contradictions in how students, teachers, and staff feel connected, seen, and valued in schools.
Dinner Storytelling Session | Day 01
Joy Allcock, M.Ed.
Language to Literacy: The Shine Literacy Project: Participants will learn about a community initiative that is raising children’s literacy achievement through the collaboration of schools in Porirua, Lower Hutt and North Wellington, New Zealand.
Case Study Seminar | Day 02
Dr. Jenifer Crawford
Dr. Robert Filback
Particpants will explore democratic principles that strengthen students’ capacities to become engaged citizens in their communities.
Lunch Keynote Address | Day 02
Dr. Mike Matsuda
The Obstacle is the Way: Participants will understand how personalized teaching and learning experiences become system models for disruption and sustained inquiry that exemplify district level community engagement.
Keynote Address | Day 02
Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Participants will engage with Neuroscientist Mary-Helen Immordino-Yang on exposing the deficits of the traditional learning environment, offering educators insights on the critical role emotion plays in learning.
Equity Through Literacy Panel | Day 03
Dr. Kimberly Stockton
Dr. José A. Viana
Martha Hernandez
Mrs. Karla Guzman
Participants will engage in a conversation about literacy education and English Learners intended to support and uplift one another with evidence-based solutions to move equity forward through literacy.
Closing Remarks | Day 03
Dean Pedro Noguera
Leadership During Polarizing Times.