Events

Kids Included Together’s 4th Annual National Conference on Inclusion will feature exciting new skill-building workshops given by practitioners in the field, inspiring presentations by nationally recognized speakers and performers, and chances to network with others who are interested in creating and sustaining inclusive programs.

This free telephone workshop will feature Bonnie Benard, renowned youth development expert and author who will define youth development, share strategies for implementing youth development in after school programs, and present resources including access to free regional youth development training for after school staff. After school practitioners will join the call and discuss how they have implemented youth development prinicipals in their programs. This telephone workshop will take place on April 3, 2008 from 10:00 – 11:00. All are welcome to join.

Even after practicing and implementing pro-active group management strategies, challenging behaviors and conflicts are guaranteed to occur within youth programming. This follow-up workshop addresses creative intervention strategies for dealing with conflicts that arise and decreasing the impact of unwanted behavior. Through group discussions and role plays, participants explore and practice strategies to work with students that need a higher degree of direct management strategies in a way that fosters healthy experiences for the entire group.

Lifting students higher: elevating the quality of before and after school programs to advance personal and academic success.

The Cooperative for After School Enrichment (CASE) will host this two-day symposium to increase awareness of the potential and advance knowledge of work with older youth in after school programs. The event will bring together new and experienced after school program leaders along with nationally recognized experts in youth development to focus on the role of the practitioner to create successful out of school time programs for older youth. For more information and to register click here.

This event will feature a conversation with Jane Elliott, internationally known diversity trainer and developer of the controversial "blue eyes, brown eyes" exercise which exposes participants to the feeling of prejudice based on such arbitrary factors as eye color. Following the conversation will be team discussions. To register call the numbers listed or click on the attached flyer and registration form. Cost: $20 for ymca employees, $25 general public.

Connect with summer program providers, educators, school administrators, researchers and policymakers. Attend pre-conference institutes April 16 on relevant topics such as advocacy and leadership development. Discover the most effective program management strategies. Learn about and discuss the latest research and how it applies to your program. Find out what you can do to influence public policy and generate support for high-quality summer programs. Enjoy the scenic and inspirational environment of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This class is designed especially for after school and school age program supervisors, including lead teachers, site supervisors, program directors and administrators, and meets the adult supervision requirements for the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing's Supervisor Teacher Permit.

The Power of Play

This workshop offers participants a template for introducing and implementing a physical activity program that is well-rounded, fun, and accessible to every child. A variety of games from our Movement Modalities curriculum will be taught through experiential learning (hint: put on your sneakers and get ready to play), as well as a review of facilitation tips and strategies to work through potential challenges.

The Center for Applied Policy in Education (CAP-Ed) at the UC Davis School of Education invites you to attend a symposium of presentations and conversations with the authors of the papers commissioned by Superintendent Jack O’Connell’s P-16 Council.

TO REGISTER: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/105862638

Through courageous conversations, this course examines issues of equity and diversity through a youth development lens, and offers strategies for healing oppression in our work with youth.

This unique workshop offers fresh ideas for building safe spaces, and empowering methods that bring equity practices to youth programs and organizations. We will introduce a new perspective to help youth workers understand the types of power that influence the environment and the culture of the populations that they serve.

What Will I Learn?

TO REGISTER: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/105862638

Through courageous conversations, this course examines issues of equity and diversity through a youth development lens, and offers strategies for healing oppression in our work with youth.

This unique workshop offers fresh ideas for building safe spaces, and empowering methods that bring equity practices to youth programs and organizations. We will introduce a new perspective to help youth workers understand the types of power that influence the environment and the culture of the populations that they serve.

What Will I Learn?

Part 2 of Adult Supervision with an Emphasis on School-Age Care
This class is designed especially for after school and school age program supervisors, including lead teachers, site supervisors, program directors and administrators, and meets the adult supervision requirements for the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing's Supervisor Teacher Permit.

Part 2 of Adult Supervision with an Emphasis on School-Age Care
This class is designed especially for after school and school age program supervisors, including lead teachers, site supervisors, program directors and administrators, and meets the adult supervision requirements for the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing's Supervisor Teacher Permit.

Event Description:
Get connected with the network at the BOOST conference!

Join the network staff and members of the leadership team for a poolside reception at the Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel.

• Live Music!
• Great Food!
• Connections!
• Information about the Network's new peer-to-peer mentoring project!

See you there!

Andee Press-Dawson, Executive Director
Jeff Davis, Program Director