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Updated as of 2.5.16 – all sessions are subject to change

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Advancing Healthy OST: Reaching New StandardsNaples 3HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Intermediate

A national movement is underway among OST providers, intermediaries and advocates to promote healthy eating and physical activity in before school, afterschool and vacation programs and camps. Come be a part of the conversation about how we will get this done! Learn the new NAA standards and leave with strategy. We will talk and move!

Presented by: Georgia Hall, National Institute on Out-of-School Time

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Afterschool Leadership: Linking Programs and SuccessSanibel 3Program and Professional Development Intermediate

What does it mean to exercise and exert leadership in out-of-school time? What does that look like, feel like and sound like? What is your role in ensuring that quality leadership is evident? This interactive session will provide a clear, operational definition of leadership while providing specific guidance on how to develop and demonstrate leadership traits that promote professional excellence and continuous quality improvement.

Presented by: Brodrick Clarke, PG County Department of Parks and Rec.

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Creating Partnerships That Support Student SuccessTallahassee 3Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Partnership and communication are essential elements to creating learning environments that support student success. In this session, participants will learn about leveraging communication structures and partnerships to help drive programming and develop linkages to the common core and grade level expectations. The session will use current research and present practical tools that programs can use to implement the strategies covered and practiced in the session.

Presented by: Kenneth Anthony, Connecticut After School Network; Tracy Bennett, THINK Together; Suzette Harvey, Prime Time Palm Beach County


Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Developing Savvy Community PartnersSanibel 1Program and Professional Development Advanced

Let’s move beyond using data for compliance! In this session, we show how Denver Public Schools helps more than 300 afterschool organizations to use student data to improve and expand their programming. Participants will discuss specific strategies for engaging and educating your providers and create an action plan to implement back home.

Katherine Plog-Martinez, Denver Public Schools & Denver Afterschool Alliance; Daniel Read, Denver Public Schools

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Developing Youth Skills for Global ReadinessMiami 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Explore and boost your program impact. P21 and Asia Society team up to share 21st century global readiness outcomes for youth and provide practical strategies to intentionally plan hands-on activities around global readiness. Participants will share their own strategies and come away with a host of ready to use resources from the field.

Heather Loewecke, Senior Program Manager, Asia Society; Helen Soule, Partnership for 21st Century Learning


Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Eight Habits of Highly Effective Afterschool LeadersSarasota 1Program and Professional Development Intermediate

How can you be more effective at leading others in the afterschool profession? Attend this session and explore the traits, passions and habits required to be a highly effective afterschool leader. These eight habits are essential for afterschool professionals in leadership roles leading kids, mentoring colleagues or supervising staff. Come investigate these powerful elements and learn practical approaches to enhance these traits and transform yourself and others into extraordinary afterschool leaders.

Mike Ashcraft, Children's Choice

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Engage and Empower: The First Tee DRIVE!Miami 3HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Intermediate

The First Tee DRIVE (Develops Rewarding, Inspiring Values for Everyone) program is designed to provide fun, engaging experiences incorporating basic golf skills to play games and sports with a focus on development of behaviors associated with The First Tee’s Nine Core Values.

Benna Cail, The First Tee

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Engaging Youth in Fiery ConversationsGainesvilleYouth Engagement Intermediate

Ferguson. "Redskins." Mandatory voter registration ID cards. They're the topics that you just know could cause conflict—but do they really have to lead to physical and verbal drama? These are called Fiery Conversations—and for a reason! Come to this heated, but also healthy, dialogue focused session to learn how to facilitate multiple points of view with young people. You'll learn not one, but five different ways to facilitate the Fiery Conversations and ensure that everyone can speak their minds…and agree to disagree.

Eric Rowles, CEO and President, Leading To Change


Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Every Picture Tells Their StorySun 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS are richly illustrated, textless books that inspire kids of all ages to become published authors of their own storybooks, each receiving published, hardcover copies of their self-authored, original tales! Join us to find out exactly how our innovative program will serve and surprise your school and organization in all learning communities.

Julia Gabor and Meredith Scott Lynn, WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

How To Get Your Happy Back: Throw It Out There!Tallahassee 1Super People. Super Powers Advanced

At some point in your nonprofit career, you will be assailed with self-doubt, crippled by fear, plagued with worry. Maybe, even, the swamp people and the muckrakers have tried to drag you down. Yet you are the leader. You're the one with charisma. You're the one with vision. The passion. The knowing it rests all on your shoulders. Come discover how to get it all done and still make it out alive.

Donna Dwyer, My Place Teen Center

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Inspiring Continued Learning Beyond the BellSarasota 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Advanced

Come explore how Orange County, Florida’s award winning After School Zone helps middle school youth excel academically through its Award-Winning Young Entrepreneur’s Shark Tank and Summer Climb Reading Literacy Programs. In this session, you will receive program resources and a hands-on learning experience to keep your youth coming back for more!

Kelvin Curry, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida; Cory Johns, YMCA of Central Florida; Lasheena Williams, Orange County Government


Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Integrate SEL Into Everything You Do!Sarasota 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

Children need intentional instruction to learn social and emotional competencies to interact with others, foster meaningful learning and feel connected. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) helps children to seek help when they need it, manage their own emotions and problem solve in difficult situations. In this session, participants will learn strategies for including SEL in everything they do.

Katy Cortelyou, Center for the Collaborative Classroom

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

LET US Play: Principles to Get ALL Children ActiveSanibel 2HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Beginner

The LET-US-Play principles: removing lines, eliminating elimination, reducing team size, identifying uninvolved staff/children and modifying space, equipment and rules of games help providers achieve the NAA HEPA standards. Attendees will evaluate traditional games and apply these principles through experiential game play. LET-US-Play resources are freely available at p2yp.org.

Daniel Hatcher, Alliance for a Healthier Generation; Robert Weaver, University of South Carolina

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Makey Makey STEM Education Kit to Teach WOW!Sun 6Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Come to this fun, hands-on workshop to learn how to teach art, engineering and everything in between using a simple Invention Kit for Beginners or Experts. It’s STEM education like you’ve never seen it before. Featured in TED talks!

Tom Heck, MakeyMakey.com


Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

MISSION POSSIBLE! Youth Driven LeadershipTallahassee 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

Learn how a veteran Site Director turned her schoolage program from mayhem to magical by listening, learning and teaching youth to LEAD! You will gain practical tips and tools for immediate use. You too can increase the engagement of youth and experience magic through youth driven leadership in your program!

Sylvia Benoit and Anne Leonardi, Champions-Knowledge Universe

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Nourish Minds: Serving Healthy Meals at Your ProgramMiami 2HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Intermediate

Afterschool and summer learning programs play important roles in preventing childhood obesity by encouraging healthy lifestyles for young people. Discover how to leverage partnerships with schools and community organizations to provide students with healthy meals and how to apply for federal funds. The session will highlight examples of successful programs, discuss how to incorporate important partners and provide key resources for creating healthy menus.

Signe Anderson, , Food Research and Action Center; Alexis Steines, Afterschool Alliance

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Permission to Move: Amaze Kids of Any Age!Captiva 1HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Intermediate

This session will show how activity leaders can use low-organized games to build student motor skills and improve fitness levels, while teaching fundamental nutrition, fitness and health concepts. These energetic and motivating physical activities and lesson plans teach and reinforce wellness concepts while being fun - your kids will love these activities!

Jabet Wheeler, Focused Fitness


Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Rapid Project Based STEM LearningSun 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Rapid project based learning brings together all the elements to actively engage a learner in STEM application and thinking. Experience how to grow creativity, curiosity, collaboration and critical thinking as they come together in simple, hands-on projects tackled in a quick open-ended situation utilizing STEM thinking.

Johnny Wells, Destination Imagination, Inc.

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

STEM Partnerships With Science CentersDestinDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Advanced

Looking to improve your STEM programming? Partnerships with science centers and museums can bring a wealth of resources. But, authentic and substantive partnerships can be tricky! Where do you start? How do you structure and sustain them? Hear directly from science centers on their perspective and experiences partnering with afterschool providers—and bring your questions!

Melissa Ballard, Afterschool Alliance; Tara Cox, The Franklin Institute; Laura Herszenhorn and, Katie Levedahl, California Academy of Sciences; Heather Norton, Orlando Science Center; Samantha Thorstensen, Florida Afterschool Network; Janet White, Museum of Science & Industry (Tampa)

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Strategies for Aggression Reduction and Bullying PreventionNaples 2Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Responses to bullying such as “Words can’t hurt you,” or “Ignore it”, simply do not work and are not fair to children. This session is an introduction to a practical, research-based rubric approach that is applicable to all kids. Participants will learn how to define bullying and how to support victims, aggressors and witnesses in your program.

Elizabeth Kennedy, Burr Community Afterschool Program, Inc.


Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Summer Slide Solution: A Recipe for Success!DaytonaDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Research shows an integrated approach to reading that includes access to lots of content-rich, age-appropriate literacy materials, combined with aligned activities, effectively addresses the summer loss of learning typical among 80 percent of disadvantaged children. This skill-building, interactive session will give you the tools to develop a summer learning program that shows impact on reading abilities in children, presenting you with an inexpensive ''recipe'' that integrates reading through STEAM into your existing summer activities.

Julie Rodriguez, Reading Is Fundamental

Mon 9:00am - 10:15am

Theory to Practice: Reflection in Youth WorkNaples 1Program and Professional Development Advanced

Establishing a reflective practice is personally and professionally challenging! Reflection takes time (don’t have it) and commitment (already stretched thin). Yet we know that thinking together about our work is critical to improving staff performance and programming quality. How do managers encourage reflective practice in staff? This session features a series of reflection tools (created for the National AfterSchool Matters Practitioner Fellowship) and reveals the one “super skill” needed for implementation.

Emily Holder, Saint Paul Public Schools


Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Beyond Race: Tools to Teach Social JusticeGainesvilleYouth Engagement Intermediate

In this powerful session, practitioners will be exposed to the various layers of identity that millennial students claim in their diverse worlds, and how afterschool providers can understand and support some of the most pertinent needs facing today’s student. Fast-paced and hands-on, this presentation is specifically designed for individuals that are currently or plan to work directly with students and ready to go "deeper" with exploring race, culture, privilege and class in today's settings.

Eric Rowles, Leading To Change

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Bringing Youth Development Outcomes to LifeSarasota 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

Increase your intentionality with simple program practices that can have big impact on youth engagement. In this session, participants will learn and co-design asset-based approaches to everyday program life that help young people meet aspects-of-identity and aspects-of-ability that are key to positive youth development.

Shavon Campbell and Peter Guttmacher DC Trust for Youth

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Crazy 8s Club: Help Kids Get Fired Up About Math!Sun 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Crazy 8s is a hands-on math club tailor-made for the high-energy afterschool environment. With awesome activities like Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry and Toilet Paper Olympics, Crazy 8s helps kids learn to love numbers and build confidence in their math skills. Bedtime Math Foundation provides free Crazy 8s club kits, including full directions and most of the materials needed to run eight weekly club sessions for 10-20 kids (grades K-2 or 3-5.) The afterschool program provides an enthusiastic coach and a few additional supplies. Join us to get hands-on experience running Crazy 8s activities and learn how to implement a great Crazy 8s club!

Andi Howard-Rein and Diana Pecina Bedtime Math Foundation


Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Effective Use of SEL Assessment: A National EffortDaytonaDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

To begin addressing one of our biggest social challenges—the achievement gap—the YMCA of the USA has implemented an afterschool program through local YMCAs that aims to improve academic performance by helping high-need students’ develop strong social emotional skills. Along with our partners from the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, we will share how we the use of the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) to measure, improve and develop the social emotional skills of the participants in our programs. Hear from national and local community YMCA staff and learn tips for making the most of your SEL efforts.

Jennifer Fleming, Devereux Center for Resilient Children; Maria Guzmán, YMCA of the USA

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Family Science Nights: Fun for the Whole Family!Naples 3Program and Professional Development Beginner

A Family Science Night can be a powerful and distinctive way to make a positive impact on children and families in a fun and engaging learning environment by highlighting the importance of STEM education; facilitating active parent support in their child’s learning and creating engaging out-of-school science experiences that inspire youth towards future science careers. Specifically, we will model a Family Science Night experience and share organizational tools and strategies to increase family science participation. All participants will discuss and receive ideas for activities, resources and implementation of best practices for successfully engaging families in a Family Science Night environment.

Rudy Albsmeyer and Angelina Mendoza, Museum of Science and Industry


Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Get Out There! Connecting Kids and NatureMiami 2HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Intermediate

A growing body of research supports the idea that spending time outdoors in a natural setting makes kids happier, healthier and smarter. NAA’s standards for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) in OST programs provide countless opportunities for outdoor play, learning and exploration. Join us to explore research, best practices and examples of successful OST programs that provide kids opportunities for active outdoor play and exploration.

Jessica Culverhouse and Kellie May, National Recreation and Park Association; Daniel Hatcher and Michelle Owens, Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Hands-On STEM Projects: Easy for Staff/Fun for KidsSun 4Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

So many educators are reluctant to teach science because they are not “science” people. Given the right hands-on materials and resources, teaching science can be easy and fun. Our objective is to help participants get over the “fear” of teaching science and help them find ways to make the teaching and learning process “hands-on."

Jeff Salzman, Nature-Watch

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Introduction to Motivational InterviewingSarasota 3Youth Engagement Intermediate

Too often, one-on-one conversations with youth fail to create any real improvement. Motivational interviewing is an approach psychologists use to motivate their clients, and new research suggests this approach is effective with youth in casual settings. This training will explore the basics of motivational interviewing, giving participants a chance to learn, practice and love MI!

Aaron Romens, Motivate Youth


Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

LEGO® Education in Afterschool ClassroomsSun 5Youth Engagement Beginner

As an afterschool educator, you know how challenging it can be to get your students engaged and motivated to read and write. Have you ever thought of taking a more hands-on approach? During this session, learn how hands-on tools like LEGO® Education StoryStarter can create confident and engaged readers and writers.

Lynne Boucher, Viera Charter School

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Lovin' Language and Literacy—Fun with WordsSarasota 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Do you want lots of fun and engaging activities that focus on academics? You don’t have to choose between fun and academics. When learning is active, engaging, hands-on, novel, relevant and playful…learning is a whole lot of fun! In this fast-paced, hands-on session we will share our most popular activities and you will learn our best tricks for teaching reading, writing, speaking, listening and language skills—afterschool style!

Chelsea Ashcraft, Children's Choice

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Making Books Come Alive! (And Why It's Necessary!)Miami 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Be prepared to amaze your kids with loads of intriguing, easy and almost free ideas for activities that extend student learning and achievement in any content area through books. Along the way, we'll validate just how important and fun daily extension activities based on books can be. You can build and plan your whole program around these ideas!

Mary Beth Solano, B.A.S.E. Camp, Inc.


Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Positive Youth Development: Foundations to MasterySanibel 1Program and Professional Development Beginner

Learn about new online training for out-of-school time professionals to increase skills to support positive development of youth. Ten two-hour modules include skills for novice staff as well as seasoned professionals. Modules include best-practice videos, print resources, activities and reflection. Participants learn anytime/anywhere and receive professional development credit and/or CEUs.

Michelle Krehbiel, University of Nebraska 4-H Youth Development; Kathleen Lodl, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Claudia Mincemoyer and Eileen Wise, State Better Kid Care

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Professional Development in the After School WorldSun 3Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Come learn about and discuss professional development in the afterschool field. Where we have come from and discuss where we still need to go. Learn about some elearning and online available resources — some of which are free!! Others are award winning! Learn about PD resources that are cross-walked to the fields’ competencies.

Jim Murphy and Steve Stookey, CypherWorx

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Quality Assurance: Lessons in Process and ImpactSun 6Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

In Fall 2014, the Harlem Children's Zone created a Quality Assurance and Support Team to enhance high-quality practices in its middle and high school afterschool programs. This session will engage participants in a case study of the collaborative process, from designing the immersion observation tool to creating Action Plans and providing intensive coaching, to sharing patterns and lessons with stakeholders and making revisions based on feedback in a continuous improvement circle.

Laura Vural, Harlem Children's Zone


Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Reading Aloud: More Than Just StorytimeNaples 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Is your program in an urban center where most of the kids have never been camping? Or far enough from the ocean that they’ve never been to the beach? Take them on an adventure through books, then bring it to life in your classroom. Learn active read aloud strategies to make reading a fun experience for both you and the kids. Explore adaptable hands-on activities that can be done in 30 minutes or extended throughout a whole week to build background knowledge and literacy skills.

Stephanie Berman, The Reading Connection

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Reflective Practice (Site Manager Super Power)Naples 2Program and Professional Development Advanced

How do we capture our collective experience and use it to inform and inspire continuous improvement? How do we initiate and sustain reflective dialog with staff? In this session we will use an original tool, “Reflection Cupcakes,” as we apply reflection skills to youth work scenarios. Reflection cupcakes are “bite-sized conversations” designed to help leaders initiate reflection with an individual staff member or group. The cupcake model provides guiding questions and supportive theory to help site managers generate meaningful discussion. Receive several useful cupcakes and the recipe to make your own!

Emily Holder, Saint Paul Public Schools


Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Rural Afterschool Programs: The EssentialsTallahassee 3Program and Professional Development Beginner

Afterschool programs are an integral partner in rural communities. They keep kids safe, inspire learning and support working families, but many providers nonetheless struggle to sustain their programs. Learn about the current rural afterschool landscape and promising practices rural program providers are implementing to stay open and meet their communities' needs.

Dan Brown, Abilene’s Before and After School Program; Marcia Dvorak, Kansas Enrichment Network; Steph Shepard, Altoona Campus Kids Klub; Nikki Yamashiro, Afterschool Alliance

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Sharing Your Powerful MessageSanibel 3Program and Professional Development Beginner

This session will present stories and successful examples from the field to help participants learn how to develop their afterschool messages, tailor it to different audiences and use effective messaging to build champions and support for program sustainability.

Sherry Comer, Camdenton R-III Schools Afterschool Programs; Casey Hanson, Missouri AfterSchool Network

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

The OST Impact on STEM Identity in GirlsMiami 3Youth Engagement Intermediate

This session will focus on ways afterschool can support positive STEM identity and engagement in girls and young women. Participants will learn effective strategies for successful youth engagement in STEM activities and how to help girls develop meaningful STEM identities.

Mandy Lee and Xiu Ti Wang,, Girl Scouts USA; Joan Monti, Baruch College Campus HS; Maryann Stimmer, Educational Equity Center at FHI 360


Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

The Power of Library and Museum PartnershipsDestinDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

The Chicago Public Library and Museum of Science and Industry have a nationally recognized multiyear partnership to include STEM in the afterschool and summer learning settings. This session will outline the successful model we have used to create our long term, high impact partnership. We will focus on identifying and leveraging the strengths of each organization and combining existing programs to increase their impact. Specific topics will include finding connections between literacy and STEM, identifying appropriate STEM activities for the library setting, creating high quality training professional development opportunities for program leaders, multi-site implementation and pursuing shared funding opportunities.

Elizabeth McChesney, Chicago Public Library; Brett Nicholas and Bryan Wunar, Museum of Science and Industry

Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Triple Delight Fitness: Yoga and ZumbaSanibel 2Youth Engagement Advanced

This session focuses on the importance of health and nutrition for children, with an emphasis on yoga and Zumba. Participants will learn yoga exercises, breathing techniques and meditation approaches that work for all children, including special needs children. We’ll also practice Zumba, with a warm-up, a breakdown of routines and a rhythm review, focusing will teach particular steps and aerobic dance. Join us for a fun and active session with props, scarves, balloons and hula hoops.

Victoria Cook and Rosalind Young, The Campagna Center


Mon 1:45pm - 3:00pm

What If...? Discover The Power of PossibilityTallahassee 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

A simple phrase, What If...?, can prompt students and adults to think about their lives from new perspectives. Through the use of engaging questions, creative thinking exercises and interaction among students and educators, afterschool programs can help young people embrace their potential.

Brad Lademann, Missouri Afterschool Network

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Brain Chase: Gamifying Online LearningSun 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Brain Chase will share five rules of Hollywood storytelling that not only are key design principles for producing successful blockbuster movies, but also are paramount for designing engaging everyday learning experiences for students.

Allan Staker, Co-Founder and CEO, Brain Chase Productions

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Coaching: It’s Not Just for SportsNaples 3Program and Professional Development Advanced

Learn from out-of-school time professionals using coaching to provide professional development and support to staff. Hear different perspectives on internal and external coaching, virtual and in-person coaching, and the relationship between evaluation and coaching. This panel will share strategies and resources to implement quality in-person and virtual coaching experiences as part of your program’s professional development plan. Identify resources to help you coach staff to be their best when facilitating STEM.

Jamiller Ellis, Juvenile Welfare Board of Pnellas County; Melissa Fenton, Click2SciencePD; Marjorie McMahon, Catholic Social Services; Kristy Oullette, Maine 4-H Youth Development


Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Creating Year-Round Literacy OpportunitiesTallahassee 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Reading, writing and thinking critically are important skills students need. But during the summer months, students can lose approximately two months of reading achievement. Come and hear from award-winning programs about their work keeping kids engaged in literacy all year and how they help to minimize summer learning loss.

Karen West, Corbin Independent Schools; Nikki Yamashiro, Afterschool Alliance

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Data Data Everywhere But Not a Fact to Share!Tallahassee 3Program and Professional Development Advanced

Data: They’re everywhere! Yet, many programs, districts and networks face challenges in collecting or analyzing meaningful data and communicating results. In the afterschool field we too often rely on anecdotal evidence in a world where “hard data” is the only language policymakers and funders seem to speak. This session serves three purposes: 1) Share a data success story from the state of NH where the Department of Education, the NH Afterschool Network and a state university teamed up in a mutually beneficial partnership; 2) Share the results of data analysis, the challenges faced and next steps for getting the word out; 3) Discuss ways in which audience members can leverage untapped resources to create dynamic partnerships.

Hilary Swank, Plymouth State University


Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Empowerment, Improv, Self-Confidence and AssertivenessSun 6Youth Engagement Intermediate

Learn to use improv to offer middle and high school students an opportunity to skillfully address tough situations in a safe environment. Topics include conflict resolution, ethical dilemmas, diversity, peer pressure, bullying and positive reinforcement. Participants will receive access to a FREE new Empowerment Improv facilitation guide developed by the Wayne State University C2 Pipeline program.

Jeff Jantz, Wayne State C2 Pipeline

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Experience STEM with Marshmallows!Sun 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

In this session, participants will experience two introductory activities: Marshmallow Catapult (robotics, form and function) and Marshmallow Rocket (aerospace basics). These two peer-reviewed 4-H activities introduce basic STEM concepts in a fun, interactive way. Perfect for school-age children, but loved by all ages! Join us for some Marshmallow Fun!

Alaina Masler and Tara Wheeler, National 4-H Council

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Got Parents? Strategies to Engage Beyond Carpool!GainesvilleSuper People. Super PowersIntermediate

If it takes a village to raise the child, how do you get the villagers to partner with you beyond permission slips and carpool pickup? Don't miss this tool- and example-filled session that showcases six different strategies and approaches to effectively attract and engage parents and caretakers!

Eric Rowles, Leading To Change


Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Helping Kids Gain Healthy Habits and Media SmartsSanibel 3HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Intermediate

Media-Smart Youth is a free afterschool program from the National Institutes of Health that encourages kids ages 11-13 to make healthy choices concerning media, nutrition and physical activity. Find out how to start your own program and get ideas for creative media projects, tasty snacks and fun action breaks.

Katie Rush, National Institutes of Health

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Igniting the Fire in Middle and High School StudentsDaytonaDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

The University of Chicago’s UChicago Impact recognizes that education is a surefire pathway for first-generation and low-income students to embark on successful futures. Working with school-level and afterschool partners, UChicago Impact has developed and shared 6to16, a curriculum aimed at not only helping students realize ambitious life visions, but also at building the intrapersonal and interpersonal skills are needed for future success. Join UChicago Impact in exploring powerful strategies for preparing kids to accomplish their dreams.

Anne Frazier and Grisel Maldonado, UChicago Impact

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Implementing Inquiry: STEM Strategies & ToolsSun 4Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop that will help you integrate inquiry strategies and STEM activities for the elementary students in your program. Learn to implement engaging, cross-curricular science activities that stimulate critical thinking. Take away hands-on activities and inquiry strategies that you can immediately use in your program.

Laurie Michnal, Zula International


Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

KIN-BALL®: A Non-Traditional Action-Packed SportCaptiva 1Program and Professional Development Intermediate

KIN-BALL® sport is played with three teams and a very light 4-foot ball requiring skills and strategies not found in any traditional sport; it promotes cooperation, speed, agility, coordination and sportsmanship. Participants will be introduced to the sport and play different cooperative games. Play inside or outside. Have a ball!!

Eric Garand Raymond, International Kin-Ball Federation

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Making Quality Improvement Continuous: It Works!Sarasota 1Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Continuous program quality improvement is the ideal, and it is attainable! Learn how to implement continuous improvement strategies in your program and how to update processes you are already trying. Hear how others have actively involved stakeholders in taking a deeper role in this work. This session will provide tools, discussions and tips that will help prepare you for success.

Alli Lidie, AfterSchool Works! NY: NYSAN

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Multi-Site Management: Promote Uniform ExcellenceSarasota 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to provide the framework to address the unique challenges of multi-site management. This discussion-based session will allow participants to identify challenges and set goals and desired outcomes for their multi-site programs. They will also learn strategies for operating and facilitating multi-site programming that ensures uniform and consistent student experiences.

Michael Waters, Westlake City Schools


Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Playful Teaching PracticesSanibel 2Program and Professional Development Beginner

Playful teaching practices are essential to building relationships and creating connections for successful group dynamics. Playful teachers develop positive attitudes in their students and help students understand that learning can be fun and joyful. This session will present a range of practical attention getters, team dividers, motivators, transition activities and more.

Ezra Holland, The Holland Group

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Promoting Middle School Literacy in AfterschoolDestinDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

This session will expose participants to strategies for promoting literacy during programming, as well as strategies for designing highly engaging and targeted literacy enrichment activities. Special focus will be placed on the guided reading model, vocabulary acquisition, student choice, text selection and school collaboration. The session will be accessible to all regardless of prior teaching experience.

Daniel Levitt, ExpandED Schools


Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Ready, S-E-T, Go: Building a Thriving SEL CultureSarasota 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Research shows that social emotional learning (SEL) can help improve academics, attendance and behavior in students. Creating a culture where SEL can thrive requires teachers and mentors to have a deep understanding of SEL as well as being supportive, engaging and thoughtful when interacting with students. Trainers from WINGS for kids, the only education program focused solely on teaching SEL in afterschool, will show you how to evaluate SEL in yourself and staff, build the fundamentals of a SEL culture and provide the steps for infusing SEL into your own work through “Teachable Moments.”

Nicole Lovecchio, WINGS for kids

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Self-Care and Coping Skills for PractitionersNaples 1Super People. Super PowersIntermediate

You have devoted your professional career to caring for, educating and assisting children in pursuing their goals, but no one ever said it was an easy job. Teachers, childcare providers and similar professionals are natural nurturers and caretakers. But who takes care of you? Learn some techniques in this session for self-care in your daily job.

Ebony Grace, NJSACC: The Statewide Network for Afterschool


Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Supporting English Learners After SchoolTallahassee 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Experience the Language in Action Program! This program supports authentic language acquisition for English Learners in the afterschool setting. Program lessons are designed to promote authentic language acquisition through oral response, vocabulary and writing practice and listening skills. Students practice language skills in the real world setting while creating and executing service projects in their communities.

Alvaro Cortes, Robert Diaz and Harry Talbot Beyond the Bell, Los Angeles Unified

Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Teaching Kids How to Think - Not What to Think!Sun 5Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Find out how to challenge students to apply their imagination/thinking skills on social, economic or scientific problems. Problem solving skills for stimulating critical/creative thinking and encouraging students to visualize the future will be highlighted. Future Problem Solving provides multiple ways to meet the needs of learners in the 21st century!

April Dennis and Marianne Solomon, Program Director, Future Problem Solving Program International, Inc.


Mon 3:15pm - 4:30pm

The Nitty Gritty of Establishing Leadership TrainingNaples 2Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Leadership training is a hot topic and critically important. Learn how to obtain funding, design meaningful training and reap the benefits of this powerful form of professional development. Build advocates for afterschool, establish the next generation of leaders and strengthen skills and confidence of those serving our communities!

Linda Barton, Wyoming Afterschool Alliance; Ellen Gannett and Kathy Schleyer, National Institute on Out-of-School Time; Diane Genco, New Jersey School- Age Care Coalition

Mon 3:15pm - 3:45pm

No Gym, No Problem!Miami 2HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Beginner

Physical activity is an important part of afterschool programs, but access to gymnasiums and outdoor space is often limited. This fun, hands-on session will allow practitioners to engage in a variety of activities they can do in almost any space.

Emily Hagstrom, Via Evaluation; Kim Luce, Child and Adolescent Treatment Services

Mon 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Systematic Qualitative Analysis: Using the Data We Often IgnoreMiami 3Program and Professional Development Beginner

For too long, the word “data” has come to mean just one thing: numbers. In this session, emerging researchers will see how: 1) qualitative data—when systematic—IS data; 2) the technical challenges are solvable; and 3) they can learn more than ever about their programs.

Daniel Read, Denver Public Schools


Mon 3:15pm - 3:45pm

You Gotta Laugh Two!Miami 1Super People. Super Powers Beginner

In this follow up to the wildly popular 2015 session, you will discover the elusive elixir of love, life and laughter. Improve your personal performance, peer popularity, puns and programming!

Clint Darr, Missouri Afterschool Network

Mon 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Assessing and Improving Your Financial ManagementMiami 2Program and Professional Development Intermediate

FMA and the Wallace Foundation built StrongNonprofits.org to provide free, user-friendly tools and resources to improve the financial health and performance of after-school providers. This session will highlight many of those tools including a new self-assessment to help you benchmark your financial management against best practices.

John Summers, Director, FMA

Mon 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Helping Girls Make Themselves HeardMiami 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Helping teenage girls create a healthy self-image can be a daunting task in a culture rife with unrealistic expectations and standards of beauty. Girl Chat! provides a safe environment for ailing girls to share their experiences and find resources and support along their journey to self-discovery to womanhood. This session equips practitioners with the tools and support they need to face the various issues young women are confronted with today.

Tiana Brown, Norwalk Housing Authority


Mon 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Recharging Your Super HeroesMiami 1Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Are you looking for strategies for good staff retention? Are you looking for better ways to communicate with and support your staff? This session will provide some simple and effective tools that will keep your staff coming back for years.

Christina Bunis and Lois Parsons, Nashua Adult Learning Center

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Culture Shock: Diverse Courses for Diverse CulturesDestinDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Addressing the needs of minority students is the key component in building a diverse and appealing afterschool program. In this session you will learn how to create STEM-focused courses that attract and engage minority groups, and that retain, empower and motivate those students.

Angela Lassiter, University Academy; Tambelynn Mauldin, The University of Texas Tyler University Academy

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Frame it Right! Winning Afterschool STEM MessagesNaples 2Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Advocates, fundraisers and communicators know that telling a great story can boost support for afterschool STEM, but how do you know which story works? You test it! We’ve done just that. Join us to learn about new data on afterschool STEM from the America After 3PM report and then learn how to use it to tell a story. We will present new research-based communications tools and strategies developed especially for building support for afterschool STEM. In this hands-on session, participants will see the research behind the recommendations and try their hand at using these new tools. They will leave with proven talking points, PPT slides you can swipe and even an animation you can use.

Anita Krishnamurthi, Afterschool Alliance; Jennifer Nichols, Frameworks Institute


Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Hands-on STEM Activities for Earth's SakeMiami 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

This session will present activities that take an interdisciplinary approach to problem-based learning on real world issues related to our environment and society. Hands-on activities, including simulation games, explore issues related to sustainability and population growth, carrying capacity in nature, natural resource use, land use, biodiversity and more, helping young people to engage with environmental science in fun and interesting ways.

Susan Schleith, Florida Solar Energy Center (UCF)

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Film FestivalSarasota 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

It is time to take your students' movie making skills to a higher level of learning and entertainment. session participants will learn key steps in the process of taking student-made short films and creating a district-wide community event where student films can be shared and showcased.

Bryan Zerio, Farmington Extended Care and Learning

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Learning At-Home Strategies to Get Parents InvolvedMiami 3HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Intermediate

In the session, participants will review Joyce Epstein’s Six Types of Parent Involvement with a special focus on facilitating activities to help engage parents with their children’s learning at home. Participants will walk away with tips, trends, best practices and fun hands-on activities that any parent can learn and do at home.

Latasha Battie, Director of Community Schools, Chicago Youth Centers


Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Learning Your Way: Mulitple Intelligences and STEMTallahassee 2Program and Professional Development Intermediate

This session will help afterschool practitioners identify and understand multiple intelligences (MI) in order to provide differentiated STEM instruction and activities to engage and meet the needs of K-5th children. Hands-on activities and examples on how to implement STEM activities will be provided.

Maggie Goodman and Gail Hutchison, Museum of Science and Industry-Chicago

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Leveraging Partnerships to Serve the Whole ChildNaples 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Struggling with student behavior? Need more staff? Not enough resources? Using Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets® as a guiding framework, session participants will walk away with ideas on how to promote resiliency in youth, ignite sparks and build a case management program through university partnerships.

Jennifer Cook and Ellie Saucedo, Good Samaritan Community Services

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Power of Fun: Energizing and Invigorating MeetingsSarasota 2Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Powerful energizers can invigorate and build community! In this experiential session—with a strong research base—participants will take away experiences that will invigorate the power of teams and the power of creative leadership. Come learn tips for making mixers and energizers an important part of the learning and engagement!

Sheila Smith and Jennifer Weichel, Michigan State University


Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Social and Emotional Learners: Ways of Being ModelNaples 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Participants will learn about a newly developed Ways of Being model as well as practical strategies for applying it to their work. The model describes the attitudes, skills and behaviors that exist within a person who is socially and emotionally competent. Participants will engage in a mapping activity that guides them to consider how their current program activities address social and emotional learning and helps them identify areas on which to focus more intentionally in the future.

Margo Herman and Kate Walker, University of Minnesota Extension

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Successful Summer ProgrammingDaytonaDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

In this session, participants will learn about three successful summer programs that any school or afterschool program can implement easily and efficiently. We will discuss how to incorporate standard-driven lessons, STEM based activities, collaborative learning, cultural understanding and self-expression into summer learning programs in order to develop an enriched and expanded worldview.

George Fiocca, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter HS

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

TALE: Training for Afterschool Literacy EducationTallahassee 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Afterschool practitioners play an important role in supporting kids' literacy development. In this session, participants will discover the depth and breadth of materials available for children and youth, practice activities that support children reading aloud and understand the importance of providing both mirrors and windows through multicultural reading opportunities.

Susan Hamann and Rachel Kessler, OregonASK


Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

The GROOVIEST Program in Town - Make It Happen!!!Captiva 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Prepare to transform your program(s) into The GROOVIEST in Town! You'll be assimilated into dynamically diverse “GroovCrews” to master the innovative “Aspirations for Excellence Challenge” facilitated by a Program/Staff Development Professional that's been helping hundreds of SAC Programs get “In The GROOVE!” for more than 30 years.

Jim Atkinson, H-A-P-P-Y!!! Productions, Inc.

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Upgrading Your STEM ProgramsGainesvilleDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Facilitating fun STEM learning in your programs is the first step. Turn it into an excellent learning experience for all by infusing real math, fostering identity development and reaching your students equitably. This session will share research-based strategies, resources and tools for strengthening your STEM programs.

Ben Dworken and Maryann Stimmer, FHI 360

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Walk, Listen and Learn with The Walking ClassroomSun 6HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Beginner

Improve the physical, mental and academic health of students with the award-winning Walking Classroom. We’ll show you how to build students’ academic content knowledge, health literacy and listening stamina while engaging different learning styles – all while getting students some desperately needed fresh air and exercise.

Laura Fenn and Kalie Mitchell, The Walking Classroom


Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Wanted: Exemplary Learning in AfterschoolTallahassee 3Program and Professional Development Intermediate

What are the most innovative afterschool programs around the country? What are the traits of high quality programs? Join this session to help identify what it takes to become an exemplary afterschool program and get a first look at a new evaluation tool geared to discover what works best in after school.

April Dennis, Future Problem Solving Program International, Inc.; Helen Soule, Partnership for 21st Century Learning

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

What if It Were Me?Sanibel 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

Working with students who have special needs can be difficult, but is, ultimately, very rewarding. In this session, participants will gain an awareness of the challenges faced by children with disabilities, learn how to build positive rapport and foster a positive relationship that accommodates for their needs and encourages their success.

Gale Gorke, Executive Director, Kids Kan Inc.

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Why Aren't Millennial Parents Listening to Me?Sun 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

Hear best practices from a panel of millennial after-school enrichment experts. They'll help decode what works, what doesn't work and why when trying to reach these busy parents!

Joe Farrage, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Peachjar


Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Wonder Kits—Engaging for Kids, Easy for Staff!Sun 5Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

School is out! Join us for an exciting, hands-on activity from Dallas Afterschool’s Wonder Kits! These high quality activities will engage and educate your students through fun, hands-on activities that focus on STEM, Language Arts and Arts while also supporting social emotion learning and project based learning practices.

Justin Hensley and Mallory Nunez, Dallas Afterschool

Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

You Can’t Make Everyone Happy. You're Not Pizza.Sarasota 3Super People. Super PowersBeginner

If I could choose one superpower to have, it would be to make everyone happy all of the time. Wouldn't that be great? In the real world, that’s just not possible. Approaching and navigating a tough conversation is one of the most stressful things you will have to do. Whether it’s an upset parent or demotivated staff, ignoring it or putting it off will just multiply the stress on everyone involved. This workshop will give you a super power level of confidence to approach and navigate those difficult conversations. You will learn easily applied tips and tricks that are proven to help turn a difficult conversation into a successful result.

Stacy Litteral, Kids' Country


Tue 9:00am - 10:15am

Active Learning: The 1-2-3 Step ApproachSarasota 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Incorporate key youth engagement strategies in all your afterschool activities when you use this simple and intentional approach to activity design. Learn to identify facilitation methods which support youth engagement, find out about Champions® enhancement activities used nationally within afterschool and summer programming and get introduced to a Youth Development Training Collaborative tool to increase active learning in all your afterschool activities. This workshop is based on the understanding that the best learning emerges in the context of supportive relationships that make learning challenging, engaging and meaningful.

Stacy Silverman, Champions

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Beating the Odds Studying STEMMiami 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Research shows that an evidence-based STEM Curriculum using an integrated approach of hands-on labs, engineering challenges and digital investigations effectively addresses developing positive attitudes towards STEM fields among children. This skill-building and activity-based workshop will help you use a STEM evidence-based curriculum for impact, exciting you about inexpensive ways to integrate STEM into your existing afterschool activities and meet your child care licensing curriculum standard. Very latest research in the field will be shared.

Anthony Boswell, Suchi Hiraesave and Christie Zwahlen, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware


Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Becoming Newsworthy: Using Media for SustainabilitySun 4Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Media exposure can support long-term program sustainability, but what makes your program newsworthy? Learn how to pitch and message your program, and discover follow up strategies to get the most impact for long-term sustainability.

Alli Lidie and Kelly Malone Sturgis, AfterSchool Works! NY: NYSAN

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Blended Learning for Today’s OST ProfessionalNaples 2Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Join this panel of experts to learn how blended learning for professional development is possible. This panel will share benefits and strategies of a blended learning model for OST professionals and address the myths around creating college connections, “any time” online learning and discussing on-the-job training that works. Come prepared to discover elements needed to create a comprehensive development plan for your team.

Jaime Garcia, Extend-A-Care for Kids; Alice Hall, Georgia Southern University; Janeal Roberts-Doctolero, Compass Learning Group LLC; Maria Taylor, Child Care Education Institute

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Bring Math & Science to Life with PBL & CCLSTallahassee 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Salvadori has been providing hands-on, collaborative, project-based learning for K-12 students for four decades. Join Executive Director, Kenn Jones, and Education Director, Aliza Boyer, for an interactive workshop that explores Salvadori’s STEM-based curricula. Just like Salvadori students, participants will build, test and analyze experiments that explore math and science concepts within the built world –skateparks, buildings, bridges, communities etc. Connections to national educational standards will be highlighted.

Aliza Boyer and David McGillan, Salvadori Center


Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Bringing The Maker Movement To Your ProgramNaples 3Youth Engagement Beginner

The Maker Movement is gaining STEAM and it is empowering youth to be productive without sacrificing creativity. Learn more about what a Maker is and how the Maker Movement can be easily integrated in nearly any program.

Shawn Grimes and Stephanie Grimes, Digital Harbor Foundation

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Building Resilience and Grit in YouthSun 2Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Over the past 10 years, we as youth workers and educators have been striving to: 1) be strength-based in our approach to children and youth, 2) focus on increasing the resilience of children and youth, and 3) use the language of protective factors as a common-sense means to measure improvement and motivate all to share in the responsibility for raising youth. In this session, we will review the research that supports the framework, the political and social ramifications of the work and provide new insights into how resilience can be taught and how it can be caught.

Derek Peterson, Youth Advocate, International Institute for Student Support


Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Creating Abilities to Lead, Mentor and AdvocateSanibel 3Youth Engagement Intermediate

With the recent celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, youth with disabilities have more opportunities than ever before to be leaders within communities. Afterschool programs have the unique ability to support the creation of young self-advocates with disabilities to lead, mentor and advocate for progress. Learn how to create programs for youth with disabilities that encourage high expectations, inclusion and visionary thinking with a focus on 3 principles: an understanding of disability pride and history, an opportunity to be innovative and creative within both their lives and communities and an ability to navigate the structure of support and opportunities that exists for students with disabilities.

Alexander Cherup, Nevada PEP

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Developing a Community-Wide Youth Wellness InitiativeSun 6HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Advanced

This session explores the lessons during one rural town's process of developing a comprehensive initiative to combat youth overweight and obesity issues while also having a positive impact on academic success. The Watchdogs and Wellness Initiative started in 2008 with the Beresford School District and has grown into a six-way community-wide partnership that has reduced youth overweight and obesity rates by more than 15 percent. The initiative now encompasses school-based programming, before/afterschool-based programming and summer programming that has been specifically designed to build upon and link connections between each program area.

Scott Klungseth, Beresford PRCE


Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Don’t Procrastinate, Play Now!Captiva 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Have you ever seen a child so deep engaged an activity that he ignores the world around him? Learning through play opens the mind to new possibilities and deep engagement. This session will discuss how bringing play into the classroom helps strengthen focus, independence and problem solving, while also eliminating the fear of failure.

Noah Hollenkamp, City Academy School

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Effective Storytelling and Securing FundingMiami 2Super People. Super PowersIntermediate

Come learn a practical four-step, research and practice-proven communications strategy. You will leave the session with tools and resources that identify the What, Who, How and Why of your message—and go further to identify where to share your story for maximum impact.

Shawn Griffin, Partnership for Scaling & Sustaining Success

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

How Do You Help Young People Build Their Futures?Sarasota 1Youth Engagement Beginner

Engage in and learn about the new national 4-H curriculum—Build Your Future: Choices… Connections…Careers—designed for teens in multiple settings. Nine hands-on lessons, including two online options, teach skill identification, career exploration (including entrepreneurship), financing careers and educational training and workforce preparation. Build Your Future aligns with national career-technical education standards. Come experience the hands-on way!

Debra Barrett and Laurie Rivetto, Michigan State University Extension


Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Incorporating Character Education and SELTallahassee 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stated, "Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education." This should also be the goal of every afterschool program in the nation. In order for us to help build positive, productive citizens, we need to make sure our students have high self-esteem and are developing good character and social emotional learning skills. In this session we will discuss strategies for increasing self-esteem, promoting positive social skills, integrating character education into your program, as well as creating a positive after-school culture.

Charles Thomas, Herndon Middle School, FCPS & Winning Lives, Inc.

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

It's Alive! STEM, SEL and Service LearningSun 5Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

You won’t find it anywhere else— a truly unique program! You’ll experience how this superhero ignites K-5 students’ enthusiasm to learn. You’ll meet and interact with an animated orangutan named Giver as he leads you through an integrated curriculum combining math, character and service learning. You will earn real dollars for your favorite charity and hear how we engage your local charities in your students’ learning experience. You will feel the power and self-efficacy that comes with helping others. Join us to experience how this scientifically proven curriculum will deliver measurable outcomes for your afterschool and/or summer students. You’ll leave knowing why students, teachers and principals can’t get enough!

Karen Conley and Suzanne Todd, Charity for Change Giver Program


Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Making Math Fun! Creative Hands-On GamesDaytonaDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Discover fun, creative ways to sneak academics into your afterschool program with hands-on activities. Play games to support and reinforce math skills taught during the school day. Samples and hand-outs provided.

Kathleen Jennings, Afterschool Program Trainer, Orange County Public Schools

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Power of Failure: Why Great Adults Let Kids FailSarasota 3Super People. Super PowersIntermediate

In a culture dedicated to achievement, children fear failure like nothing else. Dr. G demonstrates how paths that lead to true success all require learning about, experiencing and overcoming failure. She shares how to empower kids to learn and grow with skills needed to be resilient when they fall flat, get up and go for it all over again.

Deborah Gilboa, MD, AskDoctorG.com

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Quick and Easy Science (STEM) StartersDestinDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Looking for a way to introduce STEM to students, parents or staff in an informal and engaging way? Join this session for an array of STEM icebreakers! These activities build teamwork, encourage cooperation and leave both students of all ages and adults wanting more. These budget-friendly STEM icebreakers introduce STEM topics and impart skills and concepts in a fun, engaging and meaningful way. They also shape a learning environment, where inquiry-based, collaborative and process-driven learning becomes the norm.

Kristi Anderson and Kathleen Fischer, Girlstart


Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Raising HAPIY: Fostering Healthy Practices in YouthNaples 1HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Beginner

Health is a key component of out-of-school programs. In this session, we will share health practice examples that model how to engage the students, families and communities we serve. You will leave this session with strategies and ideas to implement in your own OST environment.

Victor Joseph (Veejay) Atilano and Ashley Cheri, Program Coordinator, OC Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance;, Program Director, OC Asian & Pacific Islander Community Alliance

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

The Benefits of Servant Leadership in AfterschoolTallahassee 3Program and Professional Development Intermediate

This session will focus on how the servant leadership ideology can be used effectively in the management of afterschool programs. We'll also explore how applying servant leadership ideas can benefit managers, both in their private and professional lives.

Steingerdur Kristjansdottir, University of Iceland

Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Up and Movin'—Activities That Reach and TeachSanibel 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

Planning activities appropriate for all youth in a program can be challenging. Come learn techniques for reaching and engaging students of diverse cultures, socioeconomic conditions and abilities. Discover strategies for creating a safe and caring educational environment that encourages interaction. Join in high-energy activities that encourage team building, communication, problem solving and conflict resolution.

Gale Gorke, Kids Kan Inc.


Tue 1:45pm - 3:00pm

3D Printing: What You Need to KnowSarasota 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

There is a lot of excitement around 3D printers and what they can do. This session will go beyond the marketing hype and share real experiences (good and bad) from two people who have been using 3D printers in a learning environment for a number of years. Come learn what they can actually do for your program, and what they can't!

Shawn Grimes Stephanie Grimes, Digital Harbor Foundation

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Bark Up the Right Tree and Learn Many New TricksDestinDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Attend this fun, interactive social and emotional workshop and receive a complete complimentary Mutt-i-grees Curriculum developed at Yale University 21C. Create an anti-bullying environment in your program with a focus on teaching empathy. More than 4,000 programs have embraced Mutt-i-grees. Come to this session to learn new and innovatice practices, have fun and even win some prizes!

Norma Meek, North Shore Animal League

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Beat and Bars: Djing from a STEAM Perspective!!Naples 1Youth Engagement Intermediate

Ever wonder how professional music producers and Dj’s blend sounds and manipulate music. It’s all about STEAM. Music, art and technology are leading influences in youth culture. This session demonstrates ways to integrate popular music and technology into afterschool programs to promote 21st century skills, cultivate creativity and encourage self-expression.

Timiya Clark, Public Health Management Corporation


Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Bullying Prevention and EducationTallahassee 3Youth Engagement Intermediate

Successful bullying education models/programs in the US and England can help us to better understand and define bullying, as well as to imagine effective interventions. This session will present multiple ideas and resources that practitioners can use in their afterschool programs with youth and for professional development with program staff.

Alice Hall, Georgia Southern University

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

English Language Learning with Fun SocializationSun 2Youth Engagement Beginner

In this session, participants will explore how they can increase English language proficiency without the students knowing it by leading discussions and activities that improving oral and written skills in fun and engaging ways. Participants will learn how to engage students in activity-based learning experiences, such as cooking and science projects, while conversing in a comfortable and casual way that helps improve English fluency.

Sil Ganzo, ourBRIDGE

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

From Out-of-School to Outer Space: Fun NASA ScienceSanibel 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Give young learners the excitement of exploring our solar system! NASA’s FREE out-of-school time activity guides are perfect for upper-elementary afterschool and summer STEM/STEAM programs. Leaders only need curiosity to learn with their kids...no science background required! Using readily accessible materials, you’ll grow your professional skills and grab young people's interest with fun and engaging hands-on activities that “rock” through happenings in the solar system today!

Amelia Chapman, NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory


Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Go Beyond Gaming, Be A Game Maker!Sarasota 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Gaming is extremely popular, yet we often ask whether games really have an impact on learning. Discover how to go beyond simple edutainment by teaching students to develop their own games. Receive an introduction into gamemaking along with a toolkit of open source resources for further development. Go Beyond Gaming!

Shawn Petty, Training and Development Manager, Edvance Research

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

It's All Fun and Games for IndoorsSanibel 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

During rainy or cold times of the year, there's nothing more important than active indoor games for kids. Kids don't slow down for the weather, so a go-to list of active indoor games has to be ready at all times! In this session we will share favorite indoor activities or games that will keep the kids of all ages happy and engaged, even on the gloomiest of days. Come ready to have fun and make noise!

Kelly Jimenez, Pasco County School Board PLACE; Jeanine Mouret, Place (21st Century Star Academy)

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Multicultural Activities for Kids: Getting Hands-OnNaples 3Youth Engagement Beginner

This hands-on, activity based, training for frontline school-age providers will engage staff in incorporating multicultural activities in their programs. Presenters will leave with resources and motivation to implement activities directly in their program.

Kelly Malone Sturgis, AfterSchool Works! NY: NYSAN


Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

NAA Core Knowledge and Competencies: What-Why-How?Sun 5Program and Professional Development Intermediate

The NAA Self-Assessment Tools, based on the NAA Core Knowledge and Competencies for Youth Development Professionals, have been expanded and revised. Come join us to learn about the revised tools and how they may be used to guide professional development, evaluating staff and hiring. Whether you work directly with youth or as an administrator or trainer, the revised NAA Self-Assessment Tools could be what you have been waiting for to help yourself or others grow professionally!

Heidi Ham, National AfterSchool Association; Lorraine Thoreson , Michigan Department of Education

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Prep Rally: Helping Kids Get Ready for EmergenciesDaytonaDeveloping High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Save the Children’s Prep Rally program helps children learn how to prepare for emergencies through engaging resources, activities, games and discussion. Come learn how you can use this free turnkey curriculum to meet the specific needs of your community.

Sarah Thompson, Save the Children

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Putting the M in STEM EducationSun 6Program and Professional Development Beginner

Math is the super power, as it is the single strongest indicator in academic and financial success. Math is the root to success in the sciences, in reading and in social skills. Learn fun ways to engage students, especially girls, in math.

Mary Curry, MANGO Math Group


Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Social and Emotional Development Beyond the BellNaples 2Youth Engagement Intermediate

This interactive session provides participants with strategies for supporting the social and emotional development of youth using tools from the Beyond the Bell Toolkit. Participants will learn research-based practices and work collaboratively to integrate skill and competency development (Social and Emotional Learning, 21st Century Skills, Higher Order Thinking skill) and assess staff SEL understanding and practices.

Fausto López and Deborah Moroney, American Institutes for Research

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Strengthening STEM Capacity With the ConnectoryCaptiva 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Parents are increasingly looking for afterschool programs that offer high-quality STEM opportunities. Find out how The Connectory can help you leverage resources and strengthen your capacity by connecting to other programs, sharing ideas and networking with a growing STEM Community.

Erin Hogeboom and Karen Peterson, National Girls Collaborative

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stretch Your Legs for Science!Tallahassee 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Intermediate

Care for a little more exercise than running between sessions? Join us to explore citizen science via a mini bird walk! After a tutorial on bird identification, we’ll head outside so you can experience just how engaging and easy it is!

Lindsay Glasner, Cornell Lab of Ornithology


Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Taking Art OutdoorsTallahassee 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Come ready to explore and make art using open-ended materials that stimulate creativity and can be done outside! Participants will discover new and exciting activity ideas to use in their programs with school-age kids.

Stephanie Howard, Child Care Resource Center

Tue 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Tools to Energize Staff Through Family EngagementSarasota 3Super People. Super PowersIntermediate

Family engagement is a challenge no matter the goal of your afterschool program, but attracting families to participate in wellness efforts can be particularly difficult. You’ll leave this session with simple and practical strategies to inspire your staff to create positive and long-lasting relationships with families.

Daniel Hatcher and Michelle Owens, Alliance for a Healthier Generation; Kellie May, National Recreation and Park Association

Tue 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Program Evaluation for Documenting EffectivenessSun 4Program and Professional Development Intermediate

In this interactive session we will explore methods for determining program effectiveness in STEM and parent involvement. Funders often ask for evidence that your program works. This session will give you the tools to make your case. Participants will discuss the elements of program effectiveness and practice key program evaluation skills using case studies.

Marta Larson, Michigan After-school Partnership


Tue 3:15pm - 3:45pm

STEM and Comics: NASA GPM’s Raindrop TalesMiami 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

In this session, participants will learn about a comic book, created by NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement Mission, to teach young people about how the satellite works and why we need to study the water cycle to monitor floods, droughts, hurricanes and the ways weather and climate are changing. The free comic book is also accompanied by lesson plans and ideas for using it with students in formal and informal settings.

Kristen Weaver, NASA Goddard/USRA

Tue 3:15pm - 3:45pm

What’s EQ Got to Do With It? EQ After SchoolMiami 2Super People. Super PowersIntermediate

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a powerful tool that can inspire how you see and respond to the world around you. Developing EQ can have a profound positive effect on you as a well as the people you work with. In this fun and engaging session you will not only gain a better understanding of what EQ is, you will also learn practical ways to incorporate EQ into your work with all kinds of people and leave with valuable tools that you can use immediately. You will also be able to analyze some of your most important relationships at work and in your personal life.

Kari Knutson, , Knutson Consulting

Tue 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Building Blocks of LearningMiami 3Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Legos are the most popular building toy in the world. How can we sneak in learning with Legos? In this hands on session, you will discover activities that are not only fun, but educational too!

Kelly Moeller, Metro Kids Care


Tue 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Creating a Strong Development PlanSun 4Program and Professional Development Intermediate

A diversified revenue base is crucial to the health of a non-profit. In this session, explore the very important intersection of Development and Programs, assess your current budget and learn how to identify potential stakeholders in your community to ensure the long-term financial stability of your organization.

Jessica Kruskamp, New York Junior Tennis and Learning; Brooke Rogers, Wingspan Arts

Tue 4:00pm - 4:30pm

The Super You That Lies WithinMiami 2Super People. Super Powers Beginner

Join this session and step away from what you think you’re supposed to do or be and re-discover you—the perfectly imperfect you that already exists. Because within that “you,” limitless power exists. Within that you is a Super You. And that is the you that youth need to see.

Erika Petrelli, The Leadership Program

Wed 10:15am - 10:45am

Building Resiliency Through Mindfulness TechniquesSarasota 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Learn how children can manage their emotions and build resiliency simply by using their minds. Hear the science behind how simple mindfulness techniques used in afterschool programs can help build resiliency in children through simple, research-based approaches.

Jackie Thurnau-Anderson, YMCA of the USA


Wed 10:15am - 10:45am

Create Meaningful Service Opportunities With "TLC"Sarasota 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

In this hands on session, learn how DC SCORES, a nationally recognized youth development organization, engages low-income youth in 3rd-8th grades in meaningful service after school by providing opportunities for students to build teamwork, leadership and commitment while they explore and deepen their connection to the community.

Rachel Klepper, DC SCORES

Wed 10:15am - 10:45am

Cultural Competency: More Than Flags and FestivalsMiami 3Youth Engagement Beginner

When we talk about being culturally competent, many of us think about “celebrating diversity.” What if there was more to it than that? Developing cultural competency includes examining our own biases and developing the wiliness to learn and be educated from a different point of view. Being culturally competent can help with your ability to interact successfully with all kinds of people. In this presentation you will cultivate your ability to understand, communicate with and interact with people across cultures.

Kari Knutson, Knutson Consulting

Wed 10:15am - 10:45am

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About LicensingMiami 2Program and Professional Development Beginner

Interpreting state Child Care Regulations, communicating with licensors and organizing licensing paperwork are important tasks for afterschool program leaders. Participants will learn how to communicate and establish relationships with licensors, as well as best practices for assembling and organizing licensing documents. We will also discuss the impact of technology in school-age programs and how it may affect staff.

Jill Brown, Champions


Wed 10:15am - 10:45am

Looking for A Mentor—Where Can I Find One?Sun 4Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Did you know that people with mentors earn higher salaries, are promoted more frequently and report higher job satisfaction than those without mentors? Everyone talks about the benefits of having a mentor, but do you know where to find one? Join this session to learn simple steps to find yours!

Janeal Roberts-Doctolero, Compass Learning Group LLC

Wed 10:15am - 10:45am

STEM Careers, Hands-On Exploration for AfterschoolSun 3Super People. Super PowersIntermediate

This workshop session is a hands-on exploration of the curriculum S.INQ: STEM Careers. Participants will dive into NGSS aligned activities that highlight the knowledge and 21st century skills necessary to flourish in a STEM field like Engineering or Health Sciences. This workshop will guide after school educators in the Inquiry and critical thinking that will make the projects effective and engaging for Middle School students. A curriculum with 10 lessons and additional materials will be provided.

Rachel Kessler, OregonASK

Wed 10:15am - 10:45am

The Value of Free Play in Afterschool ProgramsSun 2HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Intermediate

This session will focus on the importance of putting more emphasis on children's free play. We´ll focus on free play as the source of joy, discovery and exploration.

Steingerdur Kristjansdottir, University of Iceland


Wed 10:15am - 10:45am

Why Do They Act That Way?Sanibel 2Program and Professional Development Advanced

Come learn how to build positive rapport with youth and develop lasting relationships that motivate, set goals, encourage healthy decision-making and support success. This session will explore the various physical, social and cognitive aspects of the development stages of youth and how understanding these stages help us support youth as they seek to reach their potential.

Gale Gorke, Kids Kan Inc.

Wed 10:15am - 11:30am

Using Story to Engage Youth & Foster STEM IdentitySun 5Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Beginner

Discover the power of story to promote STEM and STEM identity! Authors Penny Noyce (Noyce Foundation) and Sonia Ellis (Through My Window) discuss their innovative STEM books, Magnificent Minds and Talk to Me, in the context of motivation for deep learning in STEM. Maryann Stimmer (NAA’s “Most Influential in Afterschool”) will discuss how story fosters STEM identity, a key element for long-term engagement. Brenda Britsch, of the National Girls Collaborative Project, will moderate.

Sonia Ellis, Through My Window; Pendred (Penny) Noyce, Tumblehome Learning, Inc and The Noyce Foundation; Maryann Stimmer, Educational Equity Center at FHI 360

Wed 10:15am - 11:30am

Are You Ready? Prepare to Be a Mentor!Sun 4Program and Professional Development Intermediate

Whether you’re a manager or work in an OST program, at some point in your career you have benefited from having a mentor. Come learn how you can become a mentor and support colleagues in the field. The OST profession needs you!

Janeal Roberts-Doctolero, Compass Learning Group LLC


Wed 11:00am - 11:30am

Ask Human ResourcesSun 2Program and Professional Development Beginner

How many times a day do you ask yourself: How do I handle this employee who is constantly late for a shift? How do I to address my employee who is consistently performing below my expectations? What should I do when my employees are not working well together? How do I answer wage or benefit questions? As a leader in a service based industry, it is inevitable that you will be faced with these questions. In this session, you will be given some simple and effective tools to manage your employee relations effectively and work toward the ultimate goal: engaged and motivated staff! Much of the workshop will be an open question and answer session where you can bring your specific question and have it answered by a seasoned HR professional.

Stacy Litteral, Kids' Country

Wed 11:00am - 11:30am

Beyond Bullying: Creating Supportive CulturesMiami 3Youth Engagement Beginner

Moving beyond just a definition of and emotional reaction to bullying, this presentation talks about prevention. We will discuss how we can create caring communities and positive climates not only in our schools and in our afterschool programs as well. We will discuss what bullying is and what it is not, and identify ways to tell the difference between normal conflict and bullying; how we can help to empower children to stand up when they see others being victimized; and what effective anti-bully programs look like.

Kari Knutson, Knutson Consulting


Wed 11:00am - 11:30am

Connecting Students to the Community Through ArtsGainesvilleYouth Engagement Intermediate

This session introduces ideas and methods on how to connect youth with their local community through the arts. We will focus on community involvement through public arts and on building relationships with local arts organizations.

Lillian Fortino, Norwalk Housing Authority

Wed 11:00am - 11:30am

Effective Staff Orientations for AfterschoolDaytonaProgram and Professional Development Beginner

You have the power to plan an afterschool staff orientation that creates the framework for success! Program staff orientations are essential for afterschool programs. Orientations benefit from a comprehensive approach to disseminating program information. This session will share experiences and research-based resources for orientation design.

L. Daniele Bradshaw, Liberty University

Wed 11:00am - 11:30am

Integrated Learning Opens DoorsMiami 2Program and Professional Development Intermediate

This session focuses on the connections between formal and informal learning processes in the context of school and leisure-time centers for school-age children. Integrated learning is introduced as a conceptual framework that will help you organize a more dynamic and efficient learning experiences for children.

Kolbrun Palsdottir, University of Iceland


Wed 11:00am - 11:30am

Outside the Box: Creative Ideas for Common EquipmentSanibel 2HEPA, Community and Family Engagement Beginner

In this session participants will experience "Out of the Box" activities that help professionals integrate hula hoops, scooters, bean bags, fitlights, jump ropes and other tools in activities that meet national and state standards. This equipment is common in many afterschool programs, but some programs are unaware of how versatile this equipment can be. Each of the activities presented is designed to help youth succeed in all three learning domains, and each lesson has the potential for math, science or language arts integrations.

Scott Klungseth, Beresford PRCE

Wed 11:00am - 11:30am

The Power of 21st Century Technology in AfterschoolSarasota 1Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Advanced

Empower yourself and your staff with the skills necessary to incorporate 21st Century Technology in your afterschool program. In this session, you will learn about the five C's of Technology, and how you can implement them immediately. 21st Century Technology is the future and the future is now! Note: This session will involve the use of technology. Please bring personal devices (i.e. laptop, chromebook, tablet) as a limited number of devices will be available for use.

Christopher Becerra, Kyle Coates and Meredith White, Brea Olinda Unified School District


Wed 11:00am - 11:30am

The Power of PositvitySarasota 2Developing High Quality and Innovative Programs Advanced

Think positively, be positive and positive things will happen. Learn to encourage an atmosphere in that staff and youth can enjoy together and that promotes social and emotional gains, minimizes behavioral referrals, enhances learning opportunities and supports the whole child's individual needs.

Mallory Deprey, YWCA New Britain

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