Save the date for our 25th Annual Parent Leadership Conference!

March 16-17, 2018

The 2018 Conference theme is “Parenting is a Journey.” This conference will help to guide parents and caregivers creating

new pathways to meet the needs for today’s youth. All community and school stakeholders are welcome!

Location Eaglewood Resort & Spa 1401 Nordic Road Itasca, IL 60143

Registration Fees Single room: $475

Double occupancy room: $425 Meals & materials only: $375

Note that Title I Parent Involvement funds, Supplemental General State Aid (SGSA) and Professional Development funds can be used to cover the cost of attendance.

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For more information, Contact Conference Visionary, Della Ezell 312.404.3202

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One North LaSalle St., Suite 900 l Chicago, IL 60602 l Phone 312.253.4900 Fax 312.253.4917 l www.youth-guidance.org

Conference Highlights:

Interactive Empowerment Workshops (En Español)

Inspirational Guest Speakers

Supportive Help Desk Counseling (En Español)

Resources, Partnerships & Networking

Peer Coaching & Planning (Intérprete)

Parent-of-the-Year Awards Ceremony

25th Annual Parent

Leadership Conference

Principals, Asst. Principals, LSC, PAC, BAC & PTA Members: Youth Guidance’s 25th Annual Parent Leadership Conference is fast approaching! Please mark your calendar for Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17, 2018. This highly interactive conference is designed to be enlightening, empowering, and educational for parent leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, and community leaders. Our goals are to:

Increase meaningful parental involvement in schools Promote a safe and nurturing school climate Develop social and emotional skills Provide resources, skills, and strategies at home and in schools

2018 Theme: “Parenting is a Journey!” Seminars and Workshops will address: General Session: What Does Your Journey Look Like?

Panel Discussion: Moving Youth beyond the Starting Line of Academics

Breakout Sessions:

Journey 1: Home Journey 2: School Journey 3: Community

Riding the Waves of the Teen Years! The Parent Journey

An Inside Look at Supporting our Diverse Learners

Tech Savvy: Parenting Guide to Raising Safe Children in a Digital World

Parenting the Millennium Generation

The Xtra, Why, and ZZZ’s of Engaging Parents/Caregivers

Bully Proof your Family!

Fathers Helping Fathers: How Men Can Help Each Other to be Better Dads

Just Because I Am Different; Does Not Mean I Am Deficient: Getting Real About Implicit Bias

Mind the Gap: Your Past, Know Your Generation and Choose Your Future

Love Is Never Painful: Stop Domestic Violence

The Missing Piece: Trauma in the Home, School & Community

Stand Up for Something: Learn How to Become Effective Parents/Caregivers/Advocates in your Home, School, & Community

Taking Care of You While Taking Care of Your Family: Self-Care

Education Beyond High School

Community Engagement: Mindfulness in Moving from Surviving to Thriving

Discipline with Tough Love

All Children are “One of the Kind”: Understanding Temperaments

Creating a Parenting Partnership: Working Together as a Team

These sessions will offer Spanish translation.

Dates: Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17, 2018 Location: Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca, Illinois 60143 Participation: To maximize impact, we ask schools to commit to sending a minimum of two (2) or more representatives. Deadlines: Principals should complete and sign purchase orders for the number of representatives from your school by Monday, February 19, 2018. There will be absolutely no more registrations accepted after Friday, March 2, 2018. Pricing: The cost of this two-day conference is $425.00 per person, which includes a double occupancy room. If a person requests a single room, the price is $475.00. Fees include: overnight stay, meals, and all materials. For your convenience, if you are not staying overnight, the cost for this conference is only $375.00. Please be advised that Title I, Supplemental General State Aid (SGSA) and Professional Development funds can be used to pay for this conference. Transportation: Bus transportation to and from the conference site will be offered at a rate of $20.00 per person upon request for overnight participants only. Buses will pick up from assigned locations. Transportation requests should be indicated on the registration form. Contact Rodney Brown, Conference Bus Transportation Coordinator at 312-404-3058 or rbrown@youth-guidance.org or Stella Mason at 312-404-3198 or smason@youth-guidance.org for additional information. For further information:

Della Ezell (Conference Visionary) at (312) 404-3202, Noemi Mendieta (Conference Translator) at (312) 404-3261 Alice Hill (Conference Co-Chairperson) at (312) 752-8478.

Honorary Co-Chairpersons - Edward G. Lance, IV, Managing Principal at Convoy Sports Group Tracy Lance, Consultant at ISG, Inc. We look forward to your participation in the Youth Guidance 25th Annual Parent Leadership Conference! Register early to reserve your seat!!! With hope for all children, parents and caregivers,

Michelle Adler Morrison Della Ezell Chief Executive Officer Senior Parent Family Engagement

Specialist/Manager/ Conference Visionary

Conference Agenda & Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Registration

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome/Introductions Conference Objective

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. What Does Your Journey Look Like? Team Building Activity & Panel

10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Journey 1 Workshop Sessions

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Buffet Lunch

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Journey 2 Workshop Sessions

3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Room Registration

6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Photoshoot/Meet & Greet

7:00 p.m. – Midnight Awards Banquet Entertainment

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome/Team Building Activity/Breaking the Chain that Hinders Academic Achievement

9:30 a.m.– 10:30 a.m. Moving Youth Beyond the Starting Line of Academics Panel

10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Journey 3 Workshop Sessions

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Back Home Plan: Release, Renew & Restore – Home, School & Community

Raffle/Departure

Friday, March 16, 2018

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Parenting is a Journey!

Workshop topics can sometimes bring new awareness accompanied by intense emotions or the need for additional one-on-one support. Each day, skilled counselors will be stationed in the main lobby area to connect with conference attendees as needed. Please feel free to bring forward any questions and concerns.

Family Resource Information Social Service Agency Referrals

Emotional Distress

You are not alone… Help desk counselors are standing by

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REGISTRATION FORM Transportation available for a nominal fee upon request

***REGISTRATION FORM CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT ACCOMPANYING PAYMENT***

ONLINE REGISTRATION AT www.youth-guidance.org

FAX REGISTRATION FORM TO: (312) 253-4917

CPS VENDOR NUMBER 11060

For additional information, please contact Della Ezell (312) 404-3202; Alice Hill (312) 752-8478; Noemi Mendieta (312) 404-3261

$425.00 REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: (Per person) • Hotel Accommodations - Double Occupancy - Friday Night Only AN ADDITIONAL $50.00 PER PERSON WILL BE CHARGED FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY REQUESTS • Conference Materials • 4 Meals

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 2, 2018

CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED AFTER FEBRUARY 15TH AND “NO SHOWS” WILL NOT BE REFUNDED

Parenting is a Journey!

Dear Principals Youth Guidance will be hosting its 25th Annual Parent Leadership Conference on Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17, 2018. The conference will be filled with engaging workshops that provide parents with tools and strategies to implement back at their school, home, and community. In addition to our wonderful conference, Friday night will be our Evening of Elegance. This event is a formal affair in which Youth Guidance will present the Parent Leadership award to outstanding parents who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure all children understand their self-worth and the importance of education. We are requesting that you nominate a parent from your school to receive this award. The parent must be in attendance at the Parent Leadership Conference to accept the award. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 9, 2018. Please forward your nominee’s full name, contact information and work title to Pachen Allen (312.536.5166 or paallen@youth-guidance.org) or Noemi Mendieta (312.404.3261or nmendieta@youth-guidance.org). Enclosed you will find nominee criteria that should be referred to when making your selections. We look forward to hearing from you. It is time to prepare our parents in order to ensure that every child succeeds. With hope for all children, parents and caregivers, Michelle Adler Morrison Chief Executive Officer Della Ezell Senior Parent Family Engagement Specialist Manager/Conference Visionary

Parenting is a Journey!

WHAT MAKES FOR A “PARENT OF THE YEAR”?

Communication

Does this nominee adhere to facts versus hearsay? Is the nominee an effective listener? Does the nominee deliver clear concise messages? Does the nominee demonstrate understanding and ask for clarification when necessary?

Dependable

Does this nominee show up on time for work each day? When this nominee is sick or unable to work do they notify parties in a timely manner? Is the nominee credible and/or trustworthy? Is the nominee consistent?

Flexible

Does the nominee approach work with the attitude that he/she will try his/her best in all given assignments?

Is the nominee willing to take on new responsibilities? Does the nominee reschedule their tasks to meet other short notice requests? Does the nominee go the extra mile to help others accomplish tasks?

Positive Attitude

Does the nominee manage to have a youthful and optimistic outlook on challenging situations?

Is the nominee able to maintain daily routines even in the midst of setbacks? Do others enjoy working with the nominee?

Motivated/Initiative

Does the nominee look around to see what needs to be done and do it, or does he/she wait for duties to be assigned?

Does the nominee ask questions to try to learn more, or does he/she stick to what they already know and have been told?

Is the nominee eager to work? Does the nominee try to learn new things/gain more knowledge about his/her job? Does the nominee work to the best of his/her ability?

Leadership

Does this nominee embody the mission of your school? Does the parent/nominee communicate with staff and students on a regular basis? Does the parent/nominee inspire students and staff? Does the parent/nominee constantly strive to improve academic, behavior, and

attendance outcomes? Does the parent/nominee collaborate on many instances and makes situations a win-win

for everyone?

Parent-of-the-Year Nomination Form

About You: Name: Title/Position:___________________________________________________________________________________________ School/Organization: Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone #: Cell #: Email:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Your Nominee: Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone #: Cell #: Email:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract of nominee’s accomplishments Please summarize the nominee’s accomplishments and your reason for nominating this individual. (100 words or less)

Supporting Documentation

[ ] Please submit a written biographical sketch and a 2x2 photograph (head shot) of the nominee.

By checking the above box and signing this nomination form, you are attesting to the accuracy to the best of your knowledge. Deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2018.

Signature:___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Youth Guidance EAGLEWOOD RESORT & SPA

ITASCA, ILLINOIS

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Youth Guidance Parent Leadership Conference Conference Planning Team

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Application for Exhibit Space

25th Annual Parent Leadership Conference

Youth Guidance takes great pleasure in inviting you to exhibit at our 25th Parent Leadership Conference at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa,

1401 Nordic Road, Itasca, IL. Over 200 were in attendance at last year's conference! We expect to surpass that of 2017. Don't miss this great

opportunity to exhibit!

Youth Guidance 2018 Annual Parent Leadership Conference affords exhibitors the excellent opportunity to share information about their

organization, products and/or services to a dynamic market. The agency’s 25th Annual Parent Leadership conference offers two types of

exhibition opportunities:

Please circle your selection.... Small Business $50.00 (1) Draped Table Schools $00.00 (1) Draped Table (Educational Materials Only)

Additional Draped Table $30.00 2nd Draped Table (Exhibit Deadline: Friday, February 16, 2018)

Please Make Checks or Money Orders Payable to: Youth Guidance Indicate Parent Leadership Conference on reference line

Mail check to:

Youth Guidance One North LaSalle

Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60602

For information or questions you may contact Alice Hill, Exhibit Chairperson at 312.752-8478 or ahill@youth-guidance.org

Parenting is a Journey!

Exhibitor’s Information

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

BUSINESS PHONE CONTACT PERSON

TYPE OF BUSINESS PROMOTED

DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS

Exhibit Rules and Regulations

APPLICATION FOR AND ASSIGNMENT SPACE Application for exhibit space must be made on the official application. Priorities for space assignments will

be based on a first come first serve basis. Exhibitors will be notified of any restrictions that affect their space.

INSTALLING, OPENING AND CLOSING EXHIBITS Exhibit set-up is Friday, March 16th at 7:00 a.m. Youth Guidance will not be responsible for securing exhibit

space overnight. Exhibit hours are 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

SUBLETTING SPACE Subletting the assignment or appointment of the whole or part of his/her space by any exhibitor is

prohibited. Exhibitors may not permit any other party to exhibit in his/her space, any goods other than those manufactured or handled by the contracting exhibitor, nor permit solicitation of business by others within

his/her space.

EXHIBIT PERSONNEL Exhibit Committee members must register all participants affiliated with exhibits only. Each person will be

issued an exhibitors badge and must be authorized by the exhibitor to have a direct business affiliation. The Committee reserves the right to limit the number of badges issued to each exhibitor.

FURNITURE The prices quoted include a 6’ draped table and 2 chairs.

BUILDING RULES Signing of the application for exhibit space implies that the exhibitor agrees to obey all rules and regulations

of hotel management, which may now or hereafter be in existence.

LIABILITY Each exhibitor is responsible for his/her own equipment and must keep an attendant in their display area

during the exhibit hours listed. The Agency will not be held responsible under any circumstances, situations occurring as a result of exhibitors accepting assistance from any persons not affiliated with their exhibit

organization, business etc.

GENERAL All matters and questions not covered by these regulations are subject to the decision of management.

These regulations may be AMENDED at any time by the Agency and all amendments that are made shall be equally binding upon publication to all parties affected by them as the original rules and regulations.

Youth Guidance is not responsible for meals. Payment for meals must be submitted by vendor prior to conference to give an accurate count to the hotel. Please contact A. Hill for more details. 312-752-8478

CANCELLATION INFORMATION Written cancellation two weeks prior to conference (50%) refund. One week prior to conference (25%)

refund. If you do not show you will not receive a refund.

Directions to Eaglewood Resort From the East

Take I-290 west to the US-20/Lake Street/I-355 exit (Exit #7) toward Joliet. This is the second route 20 exit! (Do not take the first route 20 exit #12 toward York Rd.) Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right (west) onto Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) onto Swift Road and proceed 1/3 mile to the entrance of Eaglewood, which is on the left.

From O'Hare International Airport

Take I-190 east toward Chicago. Take I-294 south to I-290 west. Take I-290 west to the US-20/Lake Street/I-355 exit (Exit #7) toward Joliet. This is the second route 20 exit! (Do not take the first route 20 exit #12 toward York Rd.) Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right (west) onto Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) onto Swift Road and proceed 1/3 mile to the entrance of Eaglewood, which is on the left.

From Midway International Airport

Turn right onto Cicero Avenue (north) to I-55 south. Take I-55 south to I-355 north. Take I-355 north to the US-20/Lake Street exit. Follow the signs to Lake Street. Turn left (west) onto Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) onto Swift Road and proceed 1/3 mile to the entrance of Eaglewood, which is on the left.

From the North

Take I-294 south to I-290 west, I-290 west to the US-20/Lake Street/I-355 south exit towards Joliet. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right (west) onto Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) onto Swift Road and proceed 1/3 mile to the entrance of Eaglewood, which is on the left.

From the South

Take I-294 north to I-290 west. Take I-290 west to the US-20/Lake Street/I-355 south exit (Exit #7) toward Joliet. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right (west) onto Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) onto Swift Road and proceed 1/3 mile to the entrance of Eaglewood, which is on the left.

From the West

Take I-88 east to I-355 north to the US-20/Lake Street exit. Turn left (west) onto Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) onto Swift Road and proceed 1/3 mile to the entrance of Eaglewood, which is on the left.

From the Northwest

Take I-90 east to I-290 east. Take I-290 east to I-355 south toward Joliet. Take the US-20/Lake Street exit. Turn right (west) onto Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) onto Swift Road and proceed 1/3 mile to the entrance of Eaglewood, which is on the left.

From the Southwest

Take I-55 north to I-355 north. Take I-355 north to the US-20/Lake Street exit. Follow the signs to Lake Street. Turn left (west) onto Lake Street to Swift Road. Turn right (north) onto Swift Road and proceed 1/3 mile to the entrance of Eaglewood, which is on the left.