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Ballpark Bites and Castle Adventures with Connor Finn

When Connor was a kid… For seven-year-old Connor Finn, an A’s game at the Oakland Coliseum was hard to beat—especially with a ballpark hot dog in hand. At home, Scooby-Doo reruns and Playmobil knights and castles kept the adventures going. Baseball, history, and stories on the page and screen gave him plenty to explore. Now BOOST Collaborative’s Program Coordinator, Connor looks back on the games, characters, and adventures that made childhood memorable. Read More

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November 18, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am Pacific Time)

Escape the Behavior Trap! Stay Calm, De-escalate, and Avoid Power Struggles

Presenters: Tiffany Burns, Author, Educational Consultant, & Co-Owner, Connecting Through Conversation, Ashland, OR, and Erika Bare, Superintendent, Author, Consultant, SUSD & Connecting Through Conversation, Ashland, OR

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November 19, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am Pacific Time)

BOOST Your Learning & Community Connections

Presenter: Dwayne Wiggins, Jr., Program Manager, BOOST Collaborative, San Diego, CA

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December 4, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am Pacific Time)

Coaching Conversations That Count: Moving Staff and Students Forward

Presenter: Brooklyn Joseph, Lead Program Facilitator, Lead by Learning, Oakland, CA

Registration will open 30 days before this event.