Get ready for an exciting day of competition at the SBCSS Esports West End Regional Qualifier! This event will bring together middle school (5th - 8th grade) students from across the West End region to showcase their skills, strategy, and teamwork. Please see below for the list of West End School Districts. 

Participants will battle it out for a chance to advance to the County Finals and represent their schools in May 2026. Along with thrilling matches, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other players, coaches, and esports enthusiasts, building a stronger gaming community within our county.

Whether you’re competing or cheering on your team, this qualifier promises an unforgettable experience filled with school spirit, energy, and the future of competitive gaming.

West End School Districts: 

• Alta Loma School District

• Chaffey Joint Union High School District*

• Central School District

• Chino Valley USD*

• Cucamonga School District

• Etiwanda School District

• Mt. Baldy School District

• Mountain View School District

• Ontario-Montclair School District

• Upland Unified School District*

Series Overview: 

From Theory to Practice: Exploring the CDE AI Guidelines is a focused 6-session workshop series for district, site, and teacher leaders who are guiding AI integration across TK–12 systems. Grounded in the key sections of the CDE AI Guidelines: AI literacy, teaching and learning, equity and accessibility, data privacy and security, academic integrity, governance and procurement, roles and responsibilities, and communication and transparency, the series helps teams translate policy into practice.

Participants will explore how AI can enhance educator effectiveness while maintaining human-in-the-loop decision-making. They will also develop strategies for building AI literacy across their communities, supporting equitable access, strengthening academic integrity, and establishing safe, compliant, and mission-aligned implementation practices. The series equips leaders with practical tools to ensure AI adoption is ethical, human-centered, and aligned with California’s expectations for TK–12 education.


Human-Centered AI-September (2 locations on Sepr 4 and Sept 11)

This session explores the principle of keeping human connection, ethical decision-making, and adaptable system design at the heart of AI integration in TK–12 education. Participants will discuss how AI should serve as an enhancer rather than a replacement for educators, allowing teachers to focus on the complex human tasks of guiding student thinking, supporting responsible technology use, and fostering ethical reflection. The session emphasizes that human involvement is essential at every stage, from generating inputs to evaluating outputs—to ensure technology supports learning rather than directing it. Attendees will also examine how to protect student well-being by vetting tools for safety and ensuring AI does not attempt to simulate human relationships or roles.

AI Literacy-October (DILC location, San Bernardino City)

This session focuses on the "knowledge, skills, and attitudes" necessary to understand how AI works, including its principles, applications, and ethical considerations. The goal is to demystify AI for the entire school community, students, educators, and parents, to ensure safe and responsible use. For students, literacy efforts build awareness of how AI influences daily life and the ability to critically evaluate its outputs. For educators, it strengthens instruction and supports personalized learning while promoting equity. Participants will explore how to embed AI literacy across all content areas, starting as early as elementary school.

Equity and Access-November (WEESC location, Rancho Cucamonga)

Grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), this session explores how artificial intelligence can support inclusive teaching by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression for diverse learners. Participants will examine how thoughtful AI implementation can promote equitable access across rural, urban, and under-resourced schools, expand STEM and computer science opportunities for historically underrepresented students, and consider the environmental impacts associated with AI technologies.

Data Privacy-January (DILC location, San Bernardino City)

This session outlines the legal mandates and best practices for protecting student and educator data in an AI-driven environment. LEAs are encouraged to practice "data minimization," collecting only essential data, and to establish formal data governance processes. The session covers essential compliance with state and federal laws, including FERPA and COPPA. Key action steps include providing annual parent notifications regarding "directory information" and ensuring all procured AI tools have signed Data Privacy Agreements (DPA). Participants will also learn about blocking unapproved features and conducting regular security audits.

Academic Integrity-February (WEESC location, Rancho Cucamonga)

This session addresses the shift toward "responsible use policies" that promote integrity beyond concerns of plagiarism. The focus is on training students to evaluate AI outputs with a critical eye for bias and inaccuracies. Participants will review a multi-level rubric for AI assistance, ranging from "No AI Assistance" to "AI as Co-creator," which emphasizes maintaining original human thinking. The session highlights the importance of modeling transparency, where educators disclose their own AI use and students cite any AI involvement in their work.

Collaboration and Updates-March (DILC location, San Bernardino City)

Supporting leaders in reflecting on progress, refining AI practices, and planning sustainable next steps for responsible AI integration. 

Discover practical AI strategies, strengthen digital wellness, and empower your school community to thrive in the future of learning.

Why Attend?

• Strengthen your digital wellness and discover practical strategies to support healthier technology use.
• Build AI literacy with real-world applications for teaching, learning, and leadership.
• Learn from nationally recognized experts leading innovation in education.
• Explore ideas and strategies that help create healthier digital cultures in schools.
• Gain the confidence and inspiration to lead the future of learning.

• Practical AI strategies you can implement immediately
• Actionable digital wellness resources for your school community
• Ready-to-use tools and ideas from expert speakers
• Meaningful connections with innovative educators
• A clear vision for leading in the age of AI

Discover practical AI strategies, strengthen digital wellness, and empower your school community to thrive in the future of learning.

Why Attend?

• Strengthen your digital wellness and discover practical strategies to support healthier technology use.
• Build AI literacy with real-world applications for teaching, learning, and leadership.
• Learn from nationally recognized experts leading innovation in education.
• Explore ideas and strategies that help create healthier digital cultures in schools.
• Gain the confidence and inspiration to lead the future of learning.

• Practical AI strategies you can implement immediately
• Actionable digital wellness resources for your school community
• Ready-to-use tools and ideas from expert speakers
• Meaningful connections with innovative educators
• A clear vision for leading in the age of AI

We are excited to bring Ed Tech coaches from our counties together for networking meetings this school year. These meetings will be driven by your needs, and will take place after optional lunch and learns, which are being hosted by trusted vendors. Join us from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. 

Series Overview: 

From Theory to Practice: Exploring the CDE AI Guidelines is a focused 6-session workshop series for district, site, and teacher leaders who are guiding AI integration across TK–12 systems. Grounded in the key sections of the CDE AI Guidelines: AI literacy, teaching and learning, equity and accessibility, data privacy and security, academic integrity, governance and procurement, roles and responsibilities, and communication and transparency, the series helps teams translate policy into practice.

Participants will explore how AI can enhance educator effectiveness while maintaining human-in-the-loop decision-making. They will also develop strategies for building AI literacy across their communities, supporting equitable access, strengthening academic integrity, and establishing safe, compliant, and mission-aligned implementation practices. The series equips leaders with practical tools to ensure AI adoption is ethical, human-centered, and aligned with California’s expectations for TK–12 education.


Human-Centered AI-September (2 locations on Sepr 4 and Sept 11)

This session explores the principle of keeping human connection, ethical decision-making, and adaptable system design at the heart of AI integration in TK–12 education. Participants will discuss how AI should serve as an enhancer rather than a replacement for educators, allowing teachers to focus on the complex human tasks of guiding student thinking, supporting responsible technology use, and fostering ethical reflection. The session emphasizes that human involvement is essential at every stage, from generating inputs to evaluating outputs—to ensure technology supports learning rather than directing it. Attendees will also examine how to protect student well-being by vetting tools for safety and ensuring AI does not attempt to simulate human relationships or roles.

AI Literacy-October (DILC location, San Bernardino City)

This session focuses on the "knowledge, skills, and attitudes" necessary to understand how AI works, including its principles, applications, and ethical considerations. The goal is to demystify AI for the entire school community, students, educators, and parents, to ensure safe and responsible use. For students, literacy efforts build awareness of how AI influences daily life and the ability to critically evaluate its outputs. For educators, it strengthens instruction and supports personalized learning while promoting equity. Participants will explore how to embed AI literacy across all content areas, starting as early as elementary school.

Equity and Access-November (WEESC location, Rancho Cucamonga)

Grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), this session explores how artificial intelligence can support inclusive teaching by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression for diverse learners. Participants will examine how thoughtful AI implementation can promote equitable access across rural, urban, and under-resourced schools, expand STEM and computer science opportunities for historically underrepresented students, and consider the environmental impacts associated with AI technologies.

Data Privacy-January (DILC location, San Bernardino City)

This session outlines the legal mandates and best practices for protecting student and educator data in an AI-driven environment. LEAs are encouraged to practice "data minimization," collecting only essential data, and to establish formal data governance processes. The session covers essential compliance with state and federal laws, including FERPA and COPPA. Key action steps include providing annual parent notifications regarding "directory information" and ensuring all procured AI tools have signed Data Privacy Agreements (DPA). Participants will also learn about blocking unapproved features and conducting regular security audits.

Academic Integrity-February (WEESC location, Rancho Cucamonga)

This session addresses the shift toward "responsible use policies" that promote integrity beyond concerns of plagiarism. The focus is on training students to evaluate AI outputs with a critical eye for bias and inaccuracies. Participants will review a multi-level rubric for AI assistance, ranging from "No AI Assistance" to "AI as Co-creator," which emphasizes maintaining original human thinking. The session highlights the importance of modeling transparency, where educators disclose their own AI use and students cite any AI involvement in their work.

Collaboration and Updates-March (DILC location, San Bernardino City)

Supporting leaders in reflecting on progress, refining AI practices, and planning sustainable next steps for responsible AI integration.