2015

NV

N O V E M B E R 5 - 7

L A S V E G A S

» Location: Monte Carlo Resort and Casino

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HOSTED BY THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND THE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSIT Y, STATESBORO, GA

IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSIT Y OF NEVADA, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, LAS VEGAS, NV

national youth-at-risk conference

ERIC LANDERS

JOHN VANDENBURGH

Founder, Directional Leadership, CyberBully Alert and PLUS Program, CEO at Vanden Corporation, Los Angeles, CA

STEDMAN GRAHAM

Chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, Chicago, IL

Associate Professor, College of Education, Department of Teaching & Learning, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

2015

NV

N O V E M B E R 5 - 7

L A S V E G A S

» Location: Monte Carlo Resort and Casino

The conference trains adults who serve youth to create safe, healthy, caring, and

intellectually empowering educational environments that foster the well-being

of all children and adolescents. In these presentations, participants learn about

current research-based educational programs and strategies, which empower

young people to overcome at-risk conditions that may threaten their safety,

health, emotional needs, or academic achievement.

OVERVIEW THOUGHT LEADERS

SCHOOL CLIMATE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP STRAND

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

KAI SCHAFFT

Associate Professor, Educational Leadership & Rural Sociology, Director, Center on Rural Education and Communities, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

LAMARR DARNELL SHIELDS

President, Co-Founder, Senior Director of Education and Innovation, The Cambio Group, Baltimore, MD

STEVEN W. EDWARDS

President, EEO, Edwards Educational Services, Inc., Alexandria, VA

Administrative 3Director 16Case Management Specialist 3 Program Coordinator/Professional 10Counselor 7District Officer 11Educator/Specialist 26Juvenile Justice 9Non-Profit Professional 5School Administration 22State Representative 6Social Worker 3Teacher 14

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URBAN / DIVERSE STRAND

RURAL STRAND

national youth-at-risk conference 2015

NV

N O V E M B E R 5 - 7

L A S V E G A S

» Location: Monte Carlo Resort and Casino

RURAL SettingsAccommodating the unique needs in rural settings to improve a positive school climate, attendance, achievement, graduation, and college and career readiness for all students, especially high-poverty populations.

URBAN / DIVERSE SettingsAccommodating the unique needs in urban and diverse settings to improve a positive, inclusive school climate, attendance, achievement, graduation, and college and career readiness for all students, especially high-poverty populations.

SCHOOL CLIMATE / TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP SettingsCreating positive school climates and providing leadership to increase academic achievement and social-emotional skills for all students, especially high-poverty populations.

CONFERENCE STRANDS

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$375 ONE SIX-FOOT TABLE includes skirting and chair (up to two people)

$400 ONE SIX-FOOT TABLE includes skirting and chair (up to two people) (after 5 p.m., October 14, 2015)

$50 ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

$100 EACH ADDITIONAL TABLE

$50 ACCESS TO POWER PER TABLE

$250*Sales prohibited NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION RATE - ONE SIX-FOOT TABLE Please note: There will be no access to power. These tables are designated for informational displays only and reserved for non-profit organizations. No merchandise may be sold.

$100 TAKE ONE TABLE - flyers and catalogs would equal 2 items

Examine attitudes to beliefs and learn that change and growth have unlimited possibilities.

Gain an increased understanding of some specific actions that can make a difference in the life of a young person.

Identify factors that contribute to high student achievement.

Identify conditions that protect against risk factors and identify some strategies that foster resiliency in children at risk.

Become acquainted with a sampling of prevention programs that are effective for certain populations and the strategies that work.

Recognize opportunities for youth participation in planning, operating, and evaluating youth-focused programs and organizations.

TRAINING GOALS

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