SCHOOL’S OUT,

MAKE IT COUNT Engaging Youth in Life & Learning

SATURDAY 11.15.2014

@

PHOENIX CONVENTION

CENTER

Arizona Statewide

Out-of-School Time Conference &

Awards of Excellence Luncheon

22nd Annual Arizona Statewide Out-of-School Time Conference

& Awards of Excellence Luncheon

Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence & the Governor’s Office for Children, Youth & Families

Arizona Center

For Afterschool

Excellence

SPONSORED BY

SCHOOL’S OUT, MAKE IT COUNT 2014 ARIZONA STATEWIDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME CONFERENCE

& AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE LUNCHEON

CONFERENCE & AWARDS PLANNING COMMITTEE The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence wishes to express its deepest appreciation to the conference & awards

planning committee for volunteering their time and wisdom in planning today’s conference.

The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence

is dedicated to the enhancement of youth development

and educational achievement through quality out-of-school time programming.

3205 S. Rural Rd. | Tempe, AZ 85282

WELCOME FROM THE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The 21st Century is an exciting but challenging

time for Arizona’s children and youth. Giving

our children and youth a strong social and

emotional foundation is as critical to their

success as their academic achievements. Quality

out-of-school time programs are the bridge that

is needed between the formal learning that occurs in the classroom and

the informal learning that occurs in quality afterschool programs.

The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence is proud to advocate

for and contribute to the expanded accessibility and quality of

programs that are proven to bring relevancy to what is learned in the

classroom and resiliency to our youth as they struggle to discover their

passion and purpose in life.

We are proud to partner with the hundreds of school, community and

faith-based organizations that are collaboratively working to provide

our children and youth safe, nurturing, experiential learning

environments. Thank you for all that each of you do for the youth in

your programs.

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THANK YOU

TO OUR

SPONSORS

The Governor’s Office for

Children, Youth &

Families

Grand Canyon University

Wells Fargo

COX Communications

AT&T

Paul Mangan, City of Phoenix PAC Program

Gavin Martin, Kyrene School District

Mary Lou Naylor, AZ Dept. of Education - 21st CCLC

Danielle Padia, Produce Positivity

Manny Padia, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix

Leah Sergeant, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program

Yevette Sykes, YMCA of Southern Arizona

Heather Turner, Cave Creek Unified School District

Kirk Astroth, Arizona 4-H

Ashley Davis, Association for Supportive Child Care

Travis Drake, Flagstaff Unified School District

Barbara Ervin, Deer Valley Unified School District

Eileana Gudiño, Valley of the Sun United Way

Molly Kemp, Paradise Valley Unified School District

Jeremy King, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program

Kim Kleinholz, Chandler Unified School District

2014 Out-of-School Time Champion Dr. Kent Scribner, Superintendent Phoenix Union High School District

Jane Romatzke Leadership Award Lupita Hightower, EdD, Tolleson Elem. School District Michelle Gayles, Phoenix Union High School District Jay Molberger, Scottsdale Unified School District

Outstanding Out-of-School Time Professional Melissa Jimro, ICAN Kate Meyer, Our Family Services Elizabeth Sparks, UA Cooperative Extension

Outstanding Out-of-School Time Program Junior Leadership Academy NACA Pathways Pima County JTED, 21st CCLC

ABOUT US THE ARIZONA CENTER FOR AFTERSCHOOL EXCELLENCE The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence

(AzCASE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated

to the enhancement of child and youth

development and educational achievement

through quality out-of-school time programming.

Our vision is for out-of-school time programs to

flourish in Arizona, sharing a fundamental com-

mitment to the promotion of high-level personal

educational achievement and adherence to per-

formance standards and assessment of outcomes.

We envision that all Arizona children and youth

will be actively engaged in life and prepared for

successful young adulthood. In support of these

ends, AzCASE is a statewide resource and

advocacy center for out-of-school time program-

ming.

For more information, visit

www.azafterschool.org

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jaime Casap Global Education Evangelist, Google Inc.

Jaime’s message is moving and powerful. His personal story of growing up poor in Hell’s Kitchen, New York as a first-generation American is living proof of the power and potential of education and out-of-school time programs in changing a child’s destiny.

Jaime believes wholeheartedly that education disrupts poverty. He works with organizations around the world, helping them find ways to continuously improve the quality of their educational and youth development programs.

2014 KEYNOTE SPEECH: “Innovation and Iteration in Education”

As the world gets more connected, it also gets more complex. We now operate on a global scale and our job to help youth develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities they will need to thrive in this new environment. We are preparing them to solve global problems we haven’t defined yet, using technology that hasn’t been invented, in roles that do not exist. To thrive in this new era, youth need to know how to learn, engage, create, collaborate, communicate, and to think critically. We need to continually iterate and innovate education in pursuit of making it a powerful, effective, and engaging learning experience.

Congrats!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE CHAMPION & FINALISTS!

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EXHIBITORS Valuable products, materials, services & information for out-of-school time programs are available in the Exhibit Hall!

SCHEDULE 8 AM - 8:45 AM

Registration & Exhibits

8:45 AM - 9:20 AM Welcome & Keynote

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Session 1 Workshops

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Session 2 Workshops

12:30 PM - 2 PM Awards of Excellence Luncheon

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Session 3 Workshops

3:30 PM Conclusion

All Yo-Yo

Arimaw Productions / Camp in a Crate

Arizona 4-H Youth Development

Arizona Attorney General’s Office

Arizona Council on Economic Education

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services

& Education

Arizona Renaissance Festival

Arizona Science Center

As You Wish!

ASPIRE Project

Association for Supportive Child Care

Be Kind People Project

Cactus Moon Education

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Christy Lane’s Dare to Dance

Nature-Watch

Oh, shift! for Teens

Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Play-Well TEKnologies

Roleplay Reader

Southwest Autism Research &

Resource Center (SARRC)

Speedminton Sporting Goods

Spinitar

STEMfinity

Storynamics

Stratum Laser Tag

Support My Club

Tonto Creek Camp

Tout About Toys

Destination Imagination

Developmental Studies Center

Dignity Kids, Inc.

Expect More Arizona

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Grand Canyon University

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

Healthy LifeStars

Heard Museum

Jungle Jill’s Animal Encounters

Kaplan Early Learning

Company

Kerby Seminar Group LLC

Kidsdance—Arizona

Mindworks Resources

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Room#

Session 1 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Session 2 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Session 3 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

121B

STEM—It’s Your World! Amanda Hughens

Grand Canyon University

Connecting to Nature Emily Macklin

Audubon Arizona

Storytelling & Images: Using Comic Books to Educate Miguel Lopez & Helen Anaya

Storynamics

122A

Creating A Culture of Connection Kathleen McKeever

Washington Elementary School District

Strengthening Your Program with Data & Evaluation

Molly Kemp Paradise Valley USD

Hands On Banking: Financial Literacy for Youth!

Brendon Riley Wells Fargo

122C

More Than Books: Literacy in OST Programs

Holly King King TLC

Hands On STEM Projects - Easy for Staff, Fun for Youth!

Harold Gordon Nature-Watch

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Master Your Emotions for Program Leaders

Larry Kerby Kerby Seminar Group LLC

Essential Skills of Love & Logic ® Kami Kerby

Kerby Seminar Group LLC

The Power of Connection Jeremy King

City of Tempe Kid Zone

124A

The Best of Phoenix Comicon’s Youth & Family Activities

M. MacKeller, K. Riendeau, A. Riendeau, V. Tinajero Bray & J. Oliver

E.E.E.E.& E. in S.T.E.M.! Jennifer Fields, Sara Chavarria

& Michelle Higgins UofA STEM Center

Building Positive Relationships Liz Mangan & Jen Biddison

Kyrene School District

124B

How to Achieve Program Unity Dylan Fitzpatrick & Gloria Sanchez

City of Tempe Kid Zone

Intentional Programming is Quality Programming

Manny Padia Produce Positivity

The Roadmap to Engagement Jansen Azarias Higher Ground

125 A&B

STEM on the Cheap Eric Larsen & Curt Peters

Arizona 4-H

Safe & Healthy Environments Dylan Fitzpatrick

City of Tempe Kid Zone

Rockets to the Rescue! Kirk Astroth, Eric Larsen

& Curt Peters Arizona 4-H

126B

Enhancing the Program Community through Literacy Experiences

Kathy Valencik Arizona Self-Study Project

Developing College & Career Readiness

Melissa Tovaas Developmental Studies Center

Why Do They Act That Way? Understanding Children’s

Temperament Neil Tift, Child Crisis Center

127A

Using Conflict to Teach Acceptance & Inclusion

Diana Brown, M.Ed Mindful Discipline

Get Ready, Get Set, GO! New Hire Orientation

Lillian McCuen Education Networks, Inc.

Coaching Staff for Continuous Quality Improvement

Lillian McCuen Education Networks, Inc.

127C

Peer Pals Amy Maschue, M.S. CCC-SLP

Words to Grow On LLC

Building a Stronger Program Culture Travis Drake

Flagstaff Unified School District

The Rainbow Connection Stacey Jay Cavaliere & Kado Stewart

one n ten

128 A&B

Performing Understanding: Exploring Literacy through Drama

Sean Cronin Stories That Soar!

Using Group Games to Inspire Learning

Manny Padia Produce Positivity

129A

Join the OST Physical Activity & Wellness Movement!

Duane C. Sergent EduTech Consulting

Mentoring in OST Programs Stephanie Garman

New Pathways for Youth

Finding Meaning in Moments: Museum Teaching in OST

Niki Norris Musical Instrument Museum

129B

Go For Launch! Blastoff with Rocketry!

Kaci Heins, Northland Prep Academy Jennifer Cheesman, Peoria USD

Creating Community Emily Killeen & Joan Campbell

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

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STEM Social & Emotional Development

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WORKSHOP TRACKS

● Workshop is applicable to Elementary Programs

♦ Workshop is applicable to Junior High & High School Programs

Program Management Track

WORKSHOP SYMBOLS

I: Safe & Healthy Environments

Youth experience physically and emo-

tionally safe, healthy and developmen-

tally appropriate learning environ-

ments.

II. Positive Relationships Youth

benefit from the positive relationships

and interactions that are promoted,

developed, nurtured and maintained by

the program staff and volunteers.

III. Intentional Programming & Activities Youth experience a vari-

ety of fun and stimulating opportuni-

ties for engagement and learning that

support positive physical, social, emo-

tional, and cognitive development.

IV. Equity & InclusionYouth thrive

in the program regardless of their

background, including but not limited

to race, color, religion, sex, income

level, national origin, physical, mental

and learning ability, sexual orientation,

or gender identity and expression.

V. Family, School & Community

Youth benefit when families, schools and communities are actively engaged in program development and implementation.

VI. Program Management Youth benefit from effective leadership, strong program management and sound fiscal management.

VII. Program Evaluation & Data Youth benefit from continuous quality improvement systems that include measurable goals

aligned with children, youth and family needs.

ALIGNMENT TO THE ARIZONA QUALITY STANDARDS

GD: Growth & Development (developmentally-appropriate

activities, child guidance and methods, developmental

psychology)

PM: Program administration, planning, development or

management

Literacy Program

Leadership

Sponsored by

These workshops provide instruction on Science

Technology Engineering

and Math activities for

your OST program!

These workshops are geared toward current

and aspiring Program

Leaders and Managers

and/or those who manage staff.

Workshops relating to the development of

youth’s social and

emotional skills, and

how staff can aid in this development.

OST program activities and ideas that can help

youth develop their

reading skills and

comprehension, and increase their

enthusiasm for reading.

SESSION I WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS.

● ♦ STEM - It’s Your World!.....................................................................121B Amanda Hughens, Grand Canyon University III. PM

This may come as a surprise, but you know a lot more about STEM than you think you do! Explore exciting ways to increase STEM learning opportunities

in your program—no need for expensive equipment or a PhD! This workshop

is hands-on and minds-on, fun and interactive! Discover the expertise you

didn’t know you had, and how to make STEM fun for the youth in your program!

● ♦ Creating A Culture of Connection......................................................122A

Kathleen McKeever, Washington Elementary School District V. PM

Why is engaging with school, family and community members important for

OST programs? Because a Culture of Connection is a culture that greatly benefits the youth in your program: their

education, their personal development, and their connection to school and community. Using Standard V of the Arizona Quality Standards, learn best practices to help you open doors, break down barriers and build these all-important

relationships. Promoting your program with schools, families and the community is easier than you think, and another

key to the success of our youth!

● ♦ Master Your Emotions for Program Leaders…………………………………………………………...….....123 Larry Kerby, Kerby Seminar Group LLC II. GD

As a kid you never played “Follow the Manager” - you played “Follow the Leader.” Does your staff view you as just

their manager, or as a leader? Learn how to utilize Emotional Ownership to become the kind of leader your staff wants to follow, and how to use those same principles to develop your staff and students into leaders. You will leave this high-

intensity workshop empowered and ready to put these skills into practice!

● Learning, Nerds, and Fun! The Best of Phoenix Comicon’s Youth and Family Activities……………….…...124A Mac MacKeller, Kristin Riendeau, Amber Riendeau, Victoria Tinajero Bray & Jill Oliver, Phoenix Comicon III. PM

Join the team in charge of the Youth and Family activities for Phoenix Comicon and learn how to plan and execute fun

and educational pop-culture activities that youth love! Find out how to plan events, and schedule exciting artists and speakers! Get hands-on with the most popular youth activities and crafts from the last 5 years of Phoenix Comicon!

● ♦ How to Achieve Program Unity…………………………………………………………………………...…..124B Dylan Fitzpatrick and Gloria Sanchez, City of Tempe Kid

Zone Enrichment Program II, VI. PM

This workshop will get you up and moving, interacting, and learning every step of the way! You will leave with the skills

to unite the staff, youth, and families in your program, and

maintain a fun and high-energy atmosphere! Learn teamwork

basics, behavior management strategies, customer service skills, and gain an overall greater understanding of OST

program philosophy. Come to this workshop with a playful

attitude and we promise you’ll leave with a new motivation to achieve program unity!

● STEM on the Cheap……………...…………..…125A&B

Eric Larsen and Curt Peters, Arizona 4-H III. PM

Is your program on a shoestring budget? Do you want to incorporate more STEM but don’t think you can afford it? Then

this workshop is for you! Presented by Arizona 4-H, this session is hands-on from start to finish, and will provide you

with a solid knowledge base for leading several fun and affordable STEM activities!

● Enhancing the Program Community through Literacy Experiences……………………………………..…….126B Kathy Valencik, Arizona Self-Study Project II, III. GD

Empathy, or the ability to understand the feelings and perspectives of others, is key to a child’s social and emotional

development. How can we as OST professionals help youth develop this important skill? Recent neurological research shows a significant overlap across the areas of the brain that register empathy, and the areas used to understand stories.

This workshop provides you with fun and engaging reading and storytelling activities that can enhance empathy,

promote positive relationships, and build a sense of community in your program!

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SESSION I WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS CONT. ● Using Conflict to Teach Acceptance and Inclusion………127A Diana Brown, M.Ed, Mindful Discipline II, IV. GD

Diana Brown is back by popular demand! This interactive workshop promises to have you up and moving while internalizing a fresh

perspective and approach to negative behaviors. Gain insight into

several types of difficult behaviors, and learn how to foster healthy,

direct and respectful communication among the youth and adults in your program. Leave this session empowered and ready to use

inclusion strategies to manage conflict!

● ♦ Peer Pals…………………………………….…………127C Amy Maschue, M.S. CCC-SLP, Words to Grow On II, IV. GD

Creating an inclusive OST environment for youth with special

needs can also provide an opportunity for youth leadership! Learn evidence-based practices that provide leadership

opportunities for youth with typical development while engaging

youth with special needs! Learn the benefits of peer mentoring

experiences, and how to train youth mentors. The “Peer Pal” program will build positive relationships and promote inclusion

in your program!

● ♦ Performing Understanding:…….………………..128A&B

Literacy Enrichment through Drama Sean Cronin, Stories that Soar! II, III. PM

Stories that Soar! is an acclaimed literacy and performing arts program that empowers young people to create literature and

stage dramatic productions based on their work. This workshop

equips you with foundational theatre skills and a small arsenal of activities and games to aid you in adapting this much-loved

curriculum! The activities reinforce reading comprehension,

encourage creativity, and inspire collaboration among youth!

● ♦ Join the OST Physical Activity ……………..……...129A

and Wellness Movement! Duane C. Sergent, EduTech Consulting I, III. GD

Learn how to better empower youth on health, exercise, and nutrition—and

make it fun! This interactive workshop

will provide you with ideas, curriculum, and activities to promote

good habits and a healthy lifestyle!

● Go For Launch! ………..…...129B

Blastoff with Rocketry! Kaci Heins, Northland Prep Academy,

and Jennifer Cheesman,

Peoria Unified School District III. PM

Fun and exciting rocketry projects don’t have to break your budget!

Learn three types of rocketry activities

that you can easily and cheaply launch in your program! Build and launch

your very own rockets in this hands-on

workshop. Prizes awarded for farthest launches!

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● ♦ Connecting to Nature…………………………………………………………………………………………….121B Emily Macklin, Audubon Arizona

III. PM

Take your program outdoors and into

nature! Learn how to integrate local biology and ecology into your STEM-

based learning programs, and intro-

duce youth to the wonders of our natu-

ral world! Incorporate fun and enrich-ing activities from Audubon Arizona,

on topics such as hummingbirds, wild-

life conservation, Sonoran Desert ecol-ogy, and more!

● ♦ Strengthening Your Program

with Data & Evaluation….……122A Molly Kemp,

Paradise Valley Unified School District

VI, VII. PM

What is your program’s mission? How

do you know if you’re meeting that

mission? If these answers to those

questions are a little fuzzy, this work-shop can help! Using Standard VII of

the Arizona Quality Standards, learn how to set achievable goals for your program and staff, and then regularly evaluate

your progress. Develop a long-term vision for success and learn how to create the systems to achieve it!

● More Than Books: Literacy in Out-of-School Time Programs………………………………..………..….……122C Holly King, King TLC III, V. PM

Literacy in OST should be so much more than a library corner! Discover hands-on, engaging activities and simple strate-gies to include literacy in all interest areas across your program! Learn how to apply the latest research on the neurologi-

cal benefits of making connections across subject areas, and fun literacy activities the kids in your program will love!

● ♦ Essential Skills of Love and Logic ® ……………………………………………………………….……..………123 Kami Kerby, Kerby Seminar Group LLC II. GD

Children have the ability to take ownership of and solve their own problems—but they need adults to show them how!

Learn the acclaimed Love and Logic model for teaching kids how to problem solve, and provide the youth in your pro-

gram with essential life skills that will benefit them throughout life!

● ♦ E.E.E.E. & E. in S.T.E.M.! ………………………………………………………………………………….…...124A Jennifer Fields, Sara Chavarria and Michelle Higgins, UofA STEM Center III. PM

STEM activities should teach not just Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, but the 5 E’s, too! Learn how to cre-

ate and facilitate fun, inquiry-based STEM learning in your program using Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation! Make the most out of your STEM programming, and help grow your kids’ love of learning!

● ♦ Intentional Programing is Quality Programming……………………………………………………………....124B

Manny Padia, Produce Positivity III. PM

Does your program provide activities that serve a purpose and align to your mission? This interactive workshop will

reinforce the importance of choosing and planning activities that reinforce your goals, while still providing a fun and

enriching program for youth! Learn how to apply Standard III of the Arizona Quality Standards to

review and strengthen your daily activities, and ensure there is a method behind the madness in your program!

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Reminder: Please keep cell phone and small electronics use during the conference limited to use related to

the conference. Please step outside of the meeting rooms to take any personal calls, text, or send emails.

● ♦ Safe and Healthy Environments: the Foundation of Quality OST Programs……………….……...……125A&B Dylan Fitzpatrick, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program I. PM

Safe and healthy environments are the very foundation on which a quality out-of-school time program is built. But what

does “safe” and “healthy” look like in practice? Join Dylan

Fitzgerald from the Tempe Kid Zone program as he uses

Standard I of the Arizona Quality Standards to demonstrate best practices for program safety and health that are the basis

of ALL quality programs. Safety and health will be presented

in a way you may have never considered!

● ♦ Developing College and Career Readiness……...…126B Melissa Tovaas, Developmental Studies Center III, V. PM

The Arizona College and Career Standards are about more than just reading and math—they teach important skills such as

collaboration, critical thinking, risk-taking, and demonstrating

independence. Out-of-school time programs are the perfect

place to reinforce these crucial skills, and help kids become more confident, engaged, and ready for the real world. Learn

how to best support youth with the C&CR Standards, and

create a common vision among program staff!

● ♦ Get Ready, Get Set, GO! ………………….……..127A

New Hire Orientation Lillian McCuen, Education Networks, Inc. I, VI. PM

You only get one chance to onboard a new staff member—so

make sure you do it well! This workshop gives you the tools to

evaluate your new hire orientation practices, and develop new and effective procedures. Learn how to create a successful

onboarding system—one that ensures that staff is prepared to

plan quality activities, keep youth safe and healthy, understand

various developmental needs, and develop partnerships with families, schools, and the community!

● ♦ Building a Stronger Program Culture……..…...….127C

Travis Drake, Flagstaff Unified School District II, III. PM

The culture of an OST program can create enthusiasm and a

sense of belonging for both youth and staff. But how do you

create a strong, positive program culture? Learn how components such as Vision & Mission, Team Goals, and

Shared Vocabulary can be used to develop a strong & unique

culture that will be embraced in your program!

● ♦ Mentoring in OST Programs………………….…...129A

Stephanie Garman, New Pathways for Youth II. GD

As out-of-school time program staff, you have the ability to positively influence the lives of youth in your program. Learn

how to develop and nurture transformative mentoring

relationships with youth, using proven best practices from the

New Pathways for Youth program!

● ♦ Creating Community…………………………….…129B

Emily Killeen and Joan Campbell, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office I, II, III. GD

Prevent bullying in your program by creating a caring youth community! This workshop will teach you experiential

educational techniques for preventing and identifying negative behaviors such as name calling, put-downs, teasing, and

taunting. Learn fun, hands-on activities that will help youth bond and learn to solve problems together!

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SESSION 3 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS. ● Storytelling and Images: Using Comic Books to Educate………121B Miguel Lopez and Helen Anaya, Storynamics III, V. PM

Comic books are fun, exciting, wildly popular—and great teaching tools! Image-based storytelling can help overcome reading, language and cultural

barriers while enhancing child and family literacy! Learn how reading

comic books can help teach a variety of subjects and skills, as well as how

to teach kids to write and draw their own comic books!

● ♦ Hands On Banking: Financial Literacy Activities for Youth!...122A Brendon Riley, Wells Fargo III. GD

How old were you when you learned to manage money responsibly? For many of us, the answer is “too old.” This workshop teaches the basics of

Hands On Banking, a fun, innovative, and free financial-literacy program

for students grades 4-12. Learn how to teach the basics of good money management using engaging activities, problem

solving, and relevant real-life examples!

● Hands-on STEM Projects: ……………………...……122C

Easy for Staff, Fun For Youth! Harold Gordon, Nature-Watch III. PM

You don’t have to be a “science person” to do STEM! Learn

how to plan activities that are both fun and educational for kids— yet easy for you! Create engaging, hands-on STEM

projects that can be easily incorporated into your program!

● ♦ The Power of Connection ……………………….123 Jeremy King, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program

V, VI. PM

Building a relationship with school staffs and parents can

accelerate the success of your program and improve the

long term impact on the children in your care. Many pro-grams face resistance, but with the help from a panel of

experts (school principals, parents, and afterschool profes-

sionals) attendees can learn how to build relationships to

form a unified front that supports children's social and edu-

cational growth.

● ♦ Building Positive Relationships…………..……124A Liz Mangan & Jen Biddison, Kyrene School District II. PM

What makes an out-of-school time program a great place to be? The positive relationships that grow there! A strong,

quality OST program exemplifies positive relationship

building—between youth and youth, youth and staff, staff and staff, and staff and the community. Using Standard II

of the Arizona Quality Standards, gain new skills and per-

spectives to foster positive relationships across your pro-

gram—resulting in an inclusive and nurturing environment for youth, and a fun and enjoyable workplace for you!

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● ♦ The Roadmap To Engagement……………....…..124B Jansen Azarias, Higher Ground II, V. GD

Out-of-school time programs have the power to greatly influ-ence a young person’s behavioral development—a power that

is too often under-utilized. Join Jansen Azarias, Executive Di-

rector of Higher Ground Resource Center, as he guides you

through a relationship-based approach that not only positively impacts youth behavior, but also creates greater program loy-

alty and buy-in from families and the community!

● ♦ Rockets to the Rescue!..........................................125A&B Kirk Astroth, Eric Larsen and Curt Peters, Arizona 4-H III. PM

Rockets to the Rescue! was selected by the National 4-H as this

year’s National Youth Science Day (NYSD) experiment, and created by our very own University of Arizona/Arizona 4-

H team! This exciting, interactive rocketry project is being replicated by thousands of students across the country. Here’s your chance to learn all about it from the team that created it! Capacity for this hands-on workshop is limited,

so make sure you arrive early!

● Why Do They Act That Way? Understanding Children’s Temperament…………………………………..….126B

Neil Tift, Child Crisis Center II. GD

Every child is born with their own temperament-- a set of inherent personality traits that will stay with them throughout

their lives. A child’s temperament significantly affects how they behave, and how the world sees them. This workshop

will help you to better understand the three types of temperaments. Learn how to quickly assess temperaments, adjust discipline styles to reduce conflict, and teach kids important coping abilities and communication skills. One size defi-

nitely does not fit all!

● ♦ Good, Better, Best! Coaching Staff for Continuous Quality Improvement………………………....……..127A Lillian McCuen, Education Networks, Inc. II, VI. PM

Your staff needs a strong support system in order to achieve the best possible youth outcomes. Learn how to effectively

identify the strengths of your staff, as well as their areas for growth. Individualize your coaching to help staff translate

new knowledge into practice, and get tips on how to best nurture a successful coach-staff relationship!

♦ The Rainbow Connection…………….………………127C Stacey Jay Cavaliere and Kado Stewart, one n ten II, IV. GD

Safety, Respect, and Inclusion are important elements of every OST program. Learn how to create a safer and more inclusive

program setting by developing activities that avoid bias, pro-

mote respect and build positive attitudes and relationships. This training from one n ten, a leading LGBTQ youth organization,

will help OST staff gain the knowledge and skills to ensure that

all youth feel safe and respected, and show respect to all.

● ♦ Using Group Games to Inspire Learning…..….128A&B

Manny Padia, Produce Positivity III. GD

Kids love games! Learn how out-of-school time programs can

effectively use fun and exciting games to teach rules and lessons! Learn how to effectively facilitate group games, imple-ment new games, and modify games and rules to teach lessons to the youth in your program!

● ♦ Finding Meaning in Moments: Museum Teaching in OST…………………………..…………………..……129A

Niki Norris, Musical Instrument Museum III. PM

Ever organize an activity that fell flat? Do you want to inspire meaningful participation and discussion among the youth

in your program, but aren’t sure how? Museum educators deal with this same challenge every day, and have the skills to

engage kids’ interest in a variety of topics! In this workshop, learn the tricks of the trade for quickly assessing kids’ un-derstanding of a subject and then igniting enthusiastic discussion and interaction! Your programs will be more inclusive,

meaningful and fun as a result!

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The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence, in partnership with the

Governor’s Office for Children, Youth, and Families, certifies that

__________________________________________________

has successfully completed the following workshops as part of the

Arizona Statewide Out-of-School Time Conference on Saturday, November 15th, 2014:

______________________________________

Melanie W. McClintock, Executive Director

Innovation & Iteration in Education Jaime Casap

Google Inc. 20 Minutes

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Professional Development Key

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT = Program administration, planning, development or management.

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT = Developmentally-appropriate activities, child guidance and methods, developmental psychology.

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