Welcome to the 2017 National MCEA Conference. We’re glad you could join us for three amazing days of network-ing, learning and fun. Our MCEA conference committee has worked hard to provide you with a robust variety of topic areas planned around our theme “Agents of Change: A Call To Action - Evolve, Grow, Respond”. We hope you’ll take away innovative ideas and tools that support your work as an Agent of Change. Don’t miss our after hours networking opportunities located in Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Osseo.

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Wednesday, October 25 (Vendors 12-4:30 pm)

8-9 am Breakfast/Registration/Mingle9-10 am Keynote (Northland) 10-10:15 am Break 10:15-11:15 am SESSION 1 11:15-11:30 am Break 11:30-12:30 pm SESSION 2 12:30-1:30 pm Lunch (Great Room) 1:30-1:45 pm Break/Vendors 1:45-2:45 pm SESSION 3 2:45-3 pm Break/Vendors 3-4 pm SESSION 44-4:30 pm Vendors4:30 pm Social Events

Thursday, October 26 (Vendors 8-12 pm)

8-8:45 am Breakfast/Registration/Vendors 8:45-9:45 am SESSION 5 9:45-10 am Break 10-11 am SESSION 6 11-11:30 am Vendor Fair/Break 11:30-1 pm Keynote/Lunch/Awards (Northland)1-1:15 pm Break 1:15-2:15 pm SESSION 7 2:15-2:30 pm Break 2:30-3:30 pm SESSION 8 3:30-4:30 pm Regional Meetings (MN Salons) 4:30 pm Apps/Auction/Dueling Pianos (Northland)

Friday, October 278-8:45 am Breakfast/Registration 8:45-9:45 am Welcome/Keynote (Northland)9:45-10 am Break 10-11 am SESSION 9 11-11:15 am Break 11:15-12:15 pm SESSION 10 12:15 pm Safe Travels

Table of Contents

Social Events & Things to do in Town 2

MCEA Conference Map 3

Wednesday Keynote & Daily Schedule 4

Wednesday Workshops 5-8

Thursday Keynote & Daily Schedule 10

Thursday Workshops 11-14

Friday Keynote & Daily Schedule 16

Friday Workshops 17-18

2017-18 MCEA Workshops & Training 20

Conference Sponsors & Vendors 21-22

MCEA Planning Committee 24

WELCOME!

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In & Around the TownTop 10 Things to Experience

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Gather your co-workers and Community Ed friends and have some fun at the Selfie Station located near the registration area. Grab a prop! Strike a pose! Take a selfie! Pictures can be uploaded to Guidebook. A fun way for you to capture memories!

10. Play Whirly Ball at Whirly Ball Twin Cities 13644 80th Cir N, Maple Grove, 55369

9. Shop and splurge at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes 12459 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, 55369

8. Head to Central Park to relax and explore 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, 55369

7. Grab a tasty bite at a local Maple Grove restaurant Maple Tavern, 3 Squares, The Lookout, Malone’s, Biaggis, Claddagh, Dicks, Granite City

6. Explore, walk, run or relax at Elm Creek Park Reserve 12400 James Deane Pkwy, Maple Grove, 55369

5. Visit Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, 55444

4. Drive up to Albertville for some fun shopping at the Outlet Mall 6415 Labeaux Ave NE, Albertville, 55301

3. Treat yourself to some sweets Nadia’s Cupcakes, Cherry Berry, Coldstone, Rita’s Italian Ice, Nothing Bundt Cakes

2. Take in a movie at the Maple Grove AMC Theater 12575 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, 55311

1. Do something artistic (Color Me Mine or the Paint Pub) 12155 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, 55369 (Color Me Mine) 13607 Grove Dr, Maple Grove, 55311 (Paint Pub)

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Social Events Information (All events located within 2-3 miles of the hotel)

Hindu Temple Guided Tour - Oct 2510530 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, 553114:45-5:45 pm Learn about the beautiful temple, its architecture and the impact it has on the Hindu and greater community of MN.

Omni Brewing Company - Oct 259462 Deerwood Ln N, Maple Grove, 55369 5-10 pmA local addition to Maple Grove since 2015. Socialize with other conference attendees, relax, mingle, and enjoy some light food on the patio or in the tap room. We will gather starting at 5 pm or stop on over after your temple tour. Cupcakes and Yoga - Oct 25Fireside Room at Hotel4-5:15 pmDiscover the healthy benefits of yoga with Lifetime Fitness while also getting to meet and see a cupcake demo by Erin Campbell of Nadia’s Cakes. Erin was the original winner of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship and was a finalist on Season 12 of The Next Food Network Star.

River Rats Dueling Pianos - Oct 26Northland Salons at Hotel5-8 pmThe River Rats Dueling Pianos are masters of fun and interactive rock-n-roll comedy. Request your favorite songs, dance, sing and have fun while you become a part of the show! Light appetizers will be served and the silent auction will occur this evening as well. Enjoy some relaxing social time while raising money for the PAC. Cash bar will be available.

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Wednesday, October 25Keynote: 9-10 amNorthland SalonsTheresa Rose - Theresarose.com

Theresa Rose is a savvy, persuasive, tell-it-like-it-is business motivational speaker, award-winning author, former sales and marketing executive, and sought-after expert on mindfulness and resilience. She taps into her experience as a leader, successful businesswoman, and whip-smart comedienne to provide unforgettable programming that combines growth-focused, practical business content, hilarious audience interaction and takeaways designed to help you and your organization lead stronger and be happier. Theresa will also be presenting two breakout sessions following her morning keynote.

8-9 am Breakfast/Registration

9-10 am Keynote

10-10:15 am Break

10:15-11:15 am SESSION 1

11:15-11:30 am Break

11:30-12:30 pm SESSION 2

12:30-1:30 pm Lunch (Great Room)

1:30-1:45 pm Break/Vendors

1:45-2:45 pm SESSION 3

2:45-3 pm Break/Vendors

3-4 pm SESSION 4

4-4:30 pm Vendors

4:30 pm Social events in & around Osseo/Maple Grove/Brooklyn Pk

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Grow, Evolve & Respond: Marketing & Branding Part 1Beth Holsen - MN Salon 1Effective communication is more than words on a page…it’s a compilation of meaningful information, powerful messages and quality images that tell a story and compel people to take action. Learn how to create communications that mirror your district brand, meet the needs of your organization and custom-ers, inform your public and showcase your programs. Examine makeovers of documents and discuss ways to create your own brand. There will be a break between Part 1 & 2. Information is not repeated. Part 2 includes information, examples and time for discussion and strategizing.

Responding to Youth Voice Part 1Heidi Gegax, Andrew Gramm, Jenny Delaney - MN Salon 2What does youth enrichment look like when we operate with youth at the center of our work? We’ll share out some of the successes we have had in Minneapolis when incorporating youth voice in our program development process. We will share how we have incorporated youth voice in our programming pro-cesses by using surveys such as SAYO, Observations with Youth Program Quality Assessments, World Café’ information gather-ing and Youth Participatory Evaluation methods into informing how we Grow, Evolve and Respond to youth needs. We will highlight our Service Learning programs and our youth council leaders in this session.

SESSION 1 10:15-11:15 am

Leading from the Inside OutTheresa Rose - Elm CreekWe all know the statistics. Disengagement is at an all-time high, health care costs are out of control, and businesses are strug-gling to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded market-place. Top leaders of today understand that, in order to grow and stay profitable long-term, a new leadership approach is in order. Learn how to execute mindful business practices to im-prove focus, increase clarity, and create space for innovation, collaboration and game-changing strategies.

Every Voice Matters: The Importance of AdvocacySara Benzkofer - Arbor LakesWe often underestimate our ability to impact policy making at all levels of government. Yet, individual and collective action can be a powerful force for improving our community. Advocacy is about changing the conversation and defining the debate. Learn how to use your voice and share your story to impact change.

Retiring: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?Ron Timm - Meeting Room ARetirement can be a scary, life changing time. With some thought and planning, it can be a very rewarding and enjoyable time of life. If you’re retired or are considering it, discover the myriad of opportunities that await you. Subjects covered include how to add meaning to life, how to fill 8-10 hours a day, travel, hobbies, volunteerism, interesting leisure activities, creative pursuits and mental well-being, starting a business, getting social, downsiz-ing and other thought provoking topics.

#CESkoolie - Mobile ClassroomsBob Lawrence, Jacqueline Valck, Sue Mceown - Lake MichiganLearn how we repurposed a small school bus to meet communi-ty needs. Find our programs on the Skoolie page of our website at www.cecool.com or our facebook@CESkoolie - #ceskoolie.

Making Math Visual & Engaging for our Youngest Language LearnersJulie Ostlund, Katina Zambrano - Lake HuronIn this session, strategies for teaching math to early childhood ELs, often referred to as Dual Language Learners, will be shared. Lessons that focus on developing students’ number sense and math talk will be presented through the context of Children’s (Math) Literature.

Collaboration + Innovation = SuccessPat Thomas - Lake ErieJoin us as we show case the trendsetting WIOA compliant, in-novative and collaborative work of SW ABE and its partners in rural Marshall, MN! Presenters will share their role and how our collaboration is a win-win for the customer in a wide variety of services. Career Pathway training will be highlighted with their track record of capturing over 6.4 million dollars in the past 12 years to funds these training and how we are finding ways to sustain these trainings. Their Adult Youth Career trainings will also be show cased.

Eleyo ECFE Tips & Tricks ExchangeRobin Mattaini - Lake OntarioBecome a power user of the Eleyo system by attending this ses-sion designed to share tips and tricks with other users of the same module. Participate by bringing your own powerful tips!

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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

- Harriet Tubman

Wednesday Workshops: AMKeynote: Theresa Rose9:00-10:00 AM

Responding to Youth Voice Part 2Heidi Gegax, Andrew Gramm, Jenny Delaney - MN Salon 2What does youth enrichment look like when we operate with youth at the center of our work? This workshop will share out some of the successes we have had in Minneapolis when in-corporating youth voice in our program development process. We will share how we have incorporated youth voice in our programming processes by using surveys, such as SAYO, Obser-vations with Youth Program Quality Assessments, World Café’ information gathering and Youth Participatory Evaluation meth-ods into informing how we Grow, Evolve and Respond to youth needs. We will highlight our Service Learning programs and our youth council leaders in this session.

Manage Your Time Without Losing Your MindTheresa Rose - Elm CreekWe all know about time management; that dreaded art/science that tells us we should be getting more done in less time. How is that working for you? If you constantly find yourself with too much to do and not enough time to do it, learn how to make more space in your calendar, and in your life, so you can inten-tionally pay better attention to yourself, your relationships, and your work.

Every Voice Matters: The Importance of AdvocacySara Benzkofer - Arbor LakesWe often underestimate our ability to impact policy making at all levels of government. Yet, individual and collective action can be a powerful force for improving our community. Advoca-cy is about changing the conversation and defining the debate. Participants will learn how to use their voice and share their story to impact change. No prior experience necessary.

How To Look Like a Million...Jill Swanson - Lake Superior…without spending it. You can be a chic dresser without spend-ing a small fortune. It’s about being a savvy shopper, knowing what works for you, where to get it and when to get it. Discover trade secrets from a professional shopper on where to splurge, where to spend and how to creatively use what you currently have in your closet.

#CESkoolie - Mobile ClassroomsBob Lawrence, Jacqueline Valck, Sue Mceown - Lake MichiganLearn how we repurposed a small school bus to meet communi-ty needs. Find our programs on the Skoolie page of our website at www.cecool.com or our facebook@CESkoolie - #ceskoolie.

Making Math Visual & Engaging for our Youngest Language LearnersJulie Ostlund, Katina Zambrano - Lake HuronIn this session, strategies for teaching math to early childhood ELs, often referred to as Dual Language Learners, will be shared. Lessons that focus on developing students’ number sense and math talk will be presented through the context of Children’s (Math) Literature.

What I Wish I Knew As a First Year DirectorBrett Carlson, Tim Maurer, Corey McKinnon - Mtg Room C The coursework is finished, the intense interviews are over and the contact is signed. Now what? Without question, becoming a first-time director is filled with excitement. It can also be overwhelming and stressful. Learn practical, relevant, everyday useful tips, tricks, and tools to thrive as a first time director.

Controversial Topics & Classes in Enrichment ProgramsMark Preissing, Sheila Johnson, Donna Comer, Barb PierceLake ErieGuns, booze, church and facility use. These are a few of the con-troversial subjects offered in Community Ed enrichment pro-grams. What to do when a group contacts you about an activity you’ve never hosted or school district staff are philosophically opposed to? Firearms training, classes on world religions, and home wine making are viewed differently in each area. How are these viewed in your community? Join this panel of experi-enced programmers as they discuss sticky areas when it comes to offering classes or activities in each of their communities.

Eleyo Facilities Tips & Tricks ExchangeRobin Mattaini - Lake OntarioBecome a power user of the Eleyo system by attending this ses-sion designed to share tips and tricks with other users of the same module. Participate by bringing your own powerful tips!

Grow, Evolve & Respond: Marketing & Branding Part 2Beth Holsen - MN Salon 1Effective communication is more than words on a page…it’s a compilation of meaningful information, powerful messages and quality images that tell a story and compel people to take ac-tion. Learn how to create communications that mirror your dis-trict brand, meet the needs of your organization and customers, inform your public and showcase your programs. We’ll examine makeovers of multiple documents and discuss ways to mirror your district brand or create your own. This session includes ad-ditional information and examples as well as time for discussion and strategizing.

From Minimum Standards To Maximum QualityTiffany Weeks, Monika Helmen - Meeting Room AAre you familiar with the MN School-Age Care Guide that has been shaping the requirements for school-based childcare pro-grams for decades? Is your program making the grade? Join us and check out the newly revisited MN guide now titled “Mini-mum Standards for School-Age Care Programs”. You’ll receive an overview of the guide, and introduction to additional resources that support quality improvement, and a briefing on the new Department of Human Services certification requirements.

SESSION 2 11:30-12:30 pm

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SESSION 3 1:45-2:45 pm

Why We Keep Coming Back: Working MindfullyHeather Borgman - Elm CreekWe are often told to work to our strengths and discover our passions. What about when you feel too busy attending to your growing inbox or calming a worried student to even try to re-member your top 5 Gallup Strengths? How do we stay mindful about what is really important while remaining productive and positive in the present moment? Passion and long-term goals are important, but they are not always practical motivators. When we inevitably lose sight of our passions and strengths, we can use small mindful moments to keep us coming back to work.

Happy Parents, Happy Kids: Happiness Amidst ChaosDeanna Simonson - Lake SuperiorDo you feel like you could use a little more happiness in your life? Are kids draining your energy? Come learn what Deanna, a mother of seven, does not just to keep her sanity but also to keep the happiness. You will leave with a few tools and a clear understanding of what you can do to accomplish this!

Befriending Confrontation: Courageous ConversationsTammy Gifft - MN Salon 1The ability to have courageous conversations can change your life. So how do you learn the steps to have them? How do you overcome your concerns and fears to share what’s on your mind especially when there are no guarantees of where the conver-sation will go?

New (1-3 yrs) Community Ed Directors Round TableBrett Carlson, Dave Maurer, Mindy Chevalier - Lake HuronThe “Nuts & Bolts” of being a 1st year (2nd or 3rd year) Com-munity Ed Director. New Directors on the panel will share some of their unexpected struggles of being new. The experienced Di-rector will share some perspective and his thoughts and strug-gles from when he started. We will open up the forum to ask/answer questions, collaborate with other new Directors and get ideas from more experienced CE Directors on the panel.

Youth Service: How Can I Run It In My District?Brianna Ostoff - Lake ErieWhat are Youth Services dollars and how can you use them in your district no matter your size. See how one district has a full time coordinator, how their programming works and communi-ty partnership are formed and even get example of curriculum for your district.

Changes in Early Childhood Screening That Build EquityMargo Chresand, Gretchen Dullinger - Lake MichiganOur presentation will focus on outreach and screening strate-gies that build equity, including dual language learners and im-migrant/refugee populations, best practices in communication with parents, leadership and system changes, innovative ways to screen in the community, and creative ways to screen more 3 year olds.

Eleyo Child Care Tips & Tricks ExchangeRobin Mattaini - Lake OntarioBecome a power user of the Eleyo system by attending this ses-sion designed to share tips and tricks with other users of the same module. Participate by bringing your own powerful tips!

Millennial Values in the WorkplaceJanelle Crossfield - MN Salon 2The number of millennials in the workforce will continue to grow until they make up nearly half the workforce in 2020. Research-ers have started a call to action for organizations to evolve in an effort to meet the wants, needs and demands of millennials. Explore how millennial values are translating into the workforce and how they compare to previous generations. Discuss way to mentor millennials soft skills and look at their overarching val-ues that organizations should respond to in order to attract and retain the inevitable new millennial employee.

From Minimum Standards To Maximum QualityTiffany Weeks, Monika Helmen - Meeting Room AAre you familiar with the MN School-Age Care Guide that has been shaping the requirements for school-based childcare pro-grams for decades? Is your program making the grade? Join us and check out the newly revisited MN guide now titled “Mini-mum Standards for School-Age Care Programs”. You’ll receive an overview of the guide, and introduction to additional resources that support quality improvement, and a briefing on the new Department of Human Services certification requirements.

Facility Use Field Costs-What are your grass fields worth?Stephanie Groff, Jodi Loeblein-Lecker - Arbor LakesFields 101. Curious about Field Rental and Prep Rates in the Metro. Review comparative data of Facility Use rates and policy variations. Learn about types of grooming and painting equip-ment used for field maintenance and setup. Take a deeper look into itemized fields cost by breaking down expenses of materi-als, labor and equipment.

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Wednesday Workshops: PM

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful

committed citizens can change the world.

Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.

- Margaret Mead

SESSION 4 3-4 pm

Why We Keep Coming Back: Working MindfullyHeather Borgman - Elm CreekWe are often told to work to our strengths and discover our passions. What about when you feel too busy attending to your growing inbox or calming a worried student to even try to re-member your top 5 Gallup Strengths? How do we stay mindful about what is really important while remaining productive and positive in the present moment? Passion and long-term goals are important, but they are not always practical motivators. When we inevitably lose sight of our passions and strengths, we can use small mindful moments to keep us coming back to work.

Befriending Confrontation: Courageous ConversationsTammy Gifft - MN Salon 1The ability to have courageous conversations can change your life. So how do you learn the steps to have them? How do you overcome your concerns and fears to share what’s on your mind especially when there are no guarantees of where the conver-sation will go?

Leadership: You Go FirstBruce Kirkpatrick - Lake HuronLeadership comes in all sizes, shapes and places, but to effec-tively see change in needs to start with you. Through this inter-active class, you’ll discuss and experience some of today’s top leadership practices. Discover how to create vision for your-selves and your department, help define your leadership style and setting a plan for personal growth. By learning to “go first”, you’ll be able to empower the people around you to impact your communities.

Facilities Networking & Panel DiscussionCarrie Larson, Seth Ryan - Lake MichiganHear from panelists who will share best practices in facilities use handbooks, maximizing your auditorium spaces, and legal considerations in facilities scheduling. You will have an oppor-tunity to ask questions of panelists and learn from others in the field.

Eleyo Courses Tips & Tricks ExchangeRobin Mattaini - Lake OntarioBecome a power user of the Eleyo system by attending this ses-sion designed to share tips and tricks with other users of the same module. Participate by bringing your own powerful tips!

Millennial Values in the WorkplaceJanelle Crossfield - MN Salon 2The number of millennials in the workforce will continue to grow until they make up nearly half the workforce in 2020. Research-ers have started a call to action for organizations to evolve in an effort to meet the wants, needs and demands of millennials. Explore how millennial values are translating into the workforce and how they compare to previous generations. Discuss way to mentor millennials soft skills and look at their overarching val-ues that organizations should respond to in order to attract and retain the inevitable new millennial employee.

How Poverty Affects Learning: The Role of Comm EdJackie Johnston, Virma Behnke, Darla Huaman - Arbor LakesThis session will focus on the effects of poverty on brain devel-opment, learning, language and emotional development. Learn ways to successfully engage and encourage children and fami-lies living in poverty.

Collaboration + Innovation = SuccessPat Thomas - Lake ErieJoin us as we show case the trendsetting WIOA compliant, in-novative and collaborative work of SW ABE and its partners in rural Marshall, MN! Presenters will share their role and how our collaboration is a win-win for the customer in a wide va-riety of services. Career Pathway training will be highlighted with their track record of capturing over 6.4 million dollars in the past 12 years to funds these training and how we are find-ing ways to sustain these trainings. Their Adult Youth Career trainings will also be show cased.

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Thursday, October 26

8-8:45 am Breakfast/Registration

8-8:45 am Vendors Open

8:45-9:45 am SESSION 5

9:45-10 am Break

10-11 am SESSION 6

11-11:30 am Vendor Fair/Break

11:30-1 pm Keynote/Lunch/Awards

1-1:15 pm Break

1:15-2:15 pm SESSION 7

2:15-2:30 pm Break

2:30-3:30 pm SESSION 8

3:30-4:30 pm Regional Meetings (MN Salons)

4:30 pm Evening Auction/Appetizers Silent Auction & Dueling Pianos

Keynote: 11:30-1 pmNorthland SalonsRichard Coffey - Richardcoffey.net

Richard Coffey is a native of North Carolina. He is a businessman and former professional athlete. He served three years in the United States Army as an Airborne Paratrooper - a member of the first to fight last to fall 82nd Airborne. Richard is a former U of M Gopher Basketball player and ex NBA MN Timberwolf. After his stint in the NBA, he continued his career by playing and coaching abroad in Europe and Asia. He has started multiple businesses, worked in corporate America, and gives presentations throughout the US.

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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

- Nelson Mandela

SESSION 5 8:45-9:45 am

Facilitating Change: What We Know, Making It HappenIrina Fursman - Elm CreekResearch suggests that 70% of change efforts fail. If your or-ganization is looking for implementing change, try facilitating the change vs managing it. This session will introduce you to a change formula that explains why most change efforts stall and what you need to know to move the change process forward.

Leading Through Change Part 1Scott Nelson - Arbor Lakes RoomChange is inevitable and learning how to align with it instead of resisting it is the key. Growth is intentional. It is the result of an intention that creates an environment where each team mem-ber is inspired to contribute their very best toward a common goal. Understanding the different stages of change and knowing how to identify where you and your team are in the different stages of change makes growth possible.

Eleyo ECFE Tips & Tricks ExchangeRobin Mattaini - Lake OntarioBecome a power user of the Eleyo system by attending this ses-sion designed to share tips and tricks with other users of the same module. Participate by bringing your own powerful tips!

Changes in Early Childhood Screening That Build EquityMargo Chresand, Gretchen Dullinger - Lake MichiganOur presentation will focus on outreach and screening strate-gies that build equity, including dual language learners and im-migrant/refugee populations, best practices in communication with parents, leadership and system changes, innovative ways to screen in the community, and creative ways to screen more 3 year olds.

Emergency & Safety Planning for Comm Ed ProgramsJim Greeley, Dave Moredock - Minnesota Salon 2Provide action items and tips on how to run a safe facility after hours. Review an example of an After Hours Emergency Plan and Practice emergency tabletop exercises with small groups.

So What? Now What? MN Student SurveyEric Billiet, Maira Rosas-Lee - MN Salon 1Have you ever wished you had more data about your school or community? Have you wondered what the data mean and how you can use it? This workshop will provide an overview of two data sources from 2016: the School Health Provides and the Minnesota Student Survey. Results will be shared about cur-rent practices in Minnesota schools, Health and education dis-parities amongst Minnesota youth and teachers, and the strong relationship between behaviors and academic indicators. Dis-cussion will focus on the ways in which this data can be used to support after-school programming and program improvement.

Active Living & Bicycle Partnership in Greater MNMark Preissing, Natalie Gille, Steve Brisendine, Jeremiah Mack, Mikaela RobertsonLake HuronHealthy living, walking and biking have the potential to trans-form the health, economy and vibrancy of Minnesota communi-ties, and Community Education department have an invaluable role to play in making this vision a reality. Come and learn how several communities in Central Minnesota have developed ac-tive transportation coalitions, bike fleet programs, Open Streets initiatives and free bike sharing programs with the goal of en-couraging people of all ages to get outside, have fun, socialize, and be physically active.

CHECK IT OUT!Top 5 Benefits of an MCEA Membership

1. Helps you to enforce Community Education as a vital part of our state.

2. Presents you with professional opportunities and the resources needed to expand your skill set and further your career.

3. Offers you a number of participatory committees to become involved in which include: RALLI, Marketing & Program Development Committee, Professional Develop-ment and Member Services Committee (PDMS) and the Leadership Committee.

4. Provides you with a vital avenue to network with other Community Education colleagues in a meaningful way.

5. Allows you to make a direct impact in our field.11

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SESSION 6 10-11 am

Organizing Hacks for Getting Things DoneLouise Kurzeka - Meeting Room AHow often have you left your workplace wondering how the day went by without getting your work done? If it is more than just once in a while, you’re ready to try a different way to managing your day. These hacks will lead you to more productive ways to deal with e-mail, projects, recurring tasks, everyday work and the occasional fires that drive your workday.

What’s MAAP Got To Do With It?Sue Kinneberg, Heather Roman - MN Salon 2MAAP is the ultimate indicator of quality in Out of School Time Programs. It provides OST Professionals with performance indi-cators to guide in program planning, implementation and evalu-ation. Come learn the benefits of being MAAP accredited. How it may help your programs receive a higher rate of reimburse-ment of children receiving childcare assistance. We will explain the MAAP process and the timeline that programs typically take to achieve accreditation.

Leading Through Change Part 2Scott Nelson - Arbor LakesChange is inevitable and learning how to align with it instead of resisting it is the key. Growth is intentional. It is the result of an intention that creates an environment where each team mem-ber is inspired to contribute their very best toward a common goal. Understanding the different stages of change and knowing how to identify where you and your team are in the different stages of change makes growth possible.

How Are the Children? An Overview on MN’s ChildrenStephanie Hogenson - Elm CreekChildren’s Defense Fund-Minnesota will present on key state-wide trends in child well-being using its KIDS COUNT Data that includes dozens of indicator that measure and influence chil-dren’s social, economic, health, and academic outcomes. KIDS COUNT is a national and state-by-state project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation that seeks to provide child well-being data to enrich discussions concerning way to secure better futures for children. The presentation will include data disaggregated by race/ethnicity, income and geography to identify trends and disparities across communities. The presentation will include successful strategies, including those particularly useful for ed-ucation programs, for improving child outcomes.

Eleyo Facilities Tips & Tricks ExchangeRobin Mattaini - Lake OntarioBecome a power user of the Eleyo system by attending this ses-sion designed to share tips and tricks with other users of the same module. Participate by bringing your own powerful tips!

Balancing Fixed Variable Budgets for Personal GrowthBob Whitman - Lake ErieThe ability to Evolve, Grow & Respond requires the financial re-sources to do so. This workshop will focus on how our individual program budgets can produce the reserve needed to survive, thrive and grow.

So What? Now What? MN Student SurveyEric Billiet, Maira Rosas-Lee - MN Salon 1Have you ever wished you had more data about your school or community? Have you wondered what the data mean and how you can use it? This workshop will provide an overview of two data sources from 2016: the School Health Provides and the Minnesota Student Survey. Results will be shared about cur-rent practices in Minnesota schools, Health and education dis-parities amongst Minnesota youth and teachers, and the strong relationship between behaviors and academic indicators. Dis-cussion will focus on the ways in which this data can be used to support after-school programming and program improvement.

Youth Service Clubs: Resources & RecommendationsJane Hansen, Melanie Schmidt - Lake MichiganRunning a youth service club or thinking about it? Learn differ-ent resources available for advisors in the administration of a youth service club. Learn different strategies for recruiting stu-dents, running meetings, fundraising options, offering service opportunities, encouraging students to come up with ideas to give back to their community and ways to recognize students for the service the completed.

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MYME...It Can Work For You!Lisa Beytien-Carlson, Barb St. Aubin, Marisa Schrot, Matt McCabe, Pat Bennett, Dawn Freese - Arbor LakesGrow your class revenue…evolve your communications to be targeted and effective…respond with Maximizing Your Market-ing Efforts! For over ten years, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Community Education has been using the MYME method to increase class sizes, revenue and engagement! Why? Because it works! Explore the method with the panel of staff members who use it! Find out how easy it is to Maximize Your Marketing Efforts!

Keynote: Richard Coffey11:30-12:30 pm

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SESSION 7 1:15-2:15 pm

HOST: Healthy OST Framework - Eat Better, Move MoreEric Billiet - Minnesota Salon 1The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Alli-ance for a Healthier Generation are working with each other to meet the goal of childhood obesity prevention and reduc-tion through organizational and environmental policy and prac-tice change. MDE is supporting the local use of the Alliance’s resources and services to implement the National After School Association Standards for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) and promote positive nutritional and physical activity changes in out-of-school time environments to empower stu-dents to develop lifelong healthy habits.

Strategic Planning Made Easier: Chainsaw PlanningBruce Miles - Elm CreekThis session will demonstrate Chainsaw Planning; a system with four separate, easy to use planning tools that reduce confusion and increase participants’ commitment to working together. These tools and strategies have been taught to more than 8,000 educational leaders across the US and Canada.

Connecting Our Past With Our FutureDoug Spray, Bob Whitman - Lake ErieCommunity Education, with its rich and storied tradition as a concept and movement, has made a positive impact on com-munities all over the United States and beyond. So, what has changed, and perhaps more importantly, what lies ahead? Join us in a Multi-generational conversation with community edu-cators, current and past, as we share our perspectives of what was, and what could be.

Eleyo Child Care Tips & Tricks ExchangeRobin Mattaini - Lake OntarioBecome a power user of the Eleyo system by attending this ses-sion designed to share tips and tricks with other users of the same module. Participate by bringing your own powerful tips!

What You Want To Know About Islam & MuslimsSafiya Balioglu, Zafar Siddiqui - Meeting Room AAlways wanted to learn more about Islam and Muslims? Reg-ister for this class and you will have a better understanding of what Islam teaches and what Muslims practice. The class will introduce basic terminology, demographics and differences be-tween religion and culture. You will learn about the beliefs and practices of Muslims as well as religious celebrations.

Skills-Based Learning FrameworkIvan Lui, Rebecca Gilgen, Jolene Retich, Louis Salado-Herren Lake SuperiorIntent on managing success factors for youth, MHA Lab, de-signed a common set of easy-to-understand 21st century skill targets known as the Skill Building Blocks. They comprise 35 core social, emotional and cognitive skills deemed critical for college, career and life success.

Youth Service Clubs: Resources & RecommendationsJane Hansen, Melanie Schmidt - Lake MichiganRunning a youth service club or thinking about it? Learn differ-ent resources available for advisors in the administration of a youth service club. Learn different strategies for recruiting stu-dents, running meetings, fundraising options, offering service opportunities, encouraging students to come up with ideas to give back to their community and ways to recognize students for the service the completed.

MYME...It Can Work For You!Lisa Beytien-Carlson, Barb St. Aubin, Marisa Schrot, Matt McCabe, Pat Bennett, Dawn Freese - Lake HuronGrow your class revenue…evolve your communications to be targeted and effective…respond with Maximizing Your Market-ing Efforts! For over ten years, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Community Education has been using the MYME method to increase class sizes, revenue and engagement! Why? Because it works! Explore the method with the panel of staff members who use it! New Requirements Affecting MN License Exempt

Programs Participating in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)Michelle Beedle - Minnesota Salon 2As a result of the Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) of 2014, the state of MN Department of Human Services (DHS) in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Do you have a school age care program or provide extended day services for preschoolers or kindergarteners? If yes, these new requirements will likely impact you. Come, and hear from DHS staff and learn about how Minnesota will comply with these Federal Requirements.

I Spy Excellent Customer Service: Customer CodebookAnnie Olson - Arbor Lakes“This is your mission if you choose to accept it…” These famous words translate directly to working in the field of Community Education. Is providing service Mission Impossible? We think not… Mission POSSIBLE! Gain access to a world of fundamen-tal customer service philosophy, skills and techniques that defy classification. To become a member of the inner circle of excep-tional service, gain a spy’s eye view of training programs that can be offered in-house and hands on exercises easily adapted to meet the needs of any department. Leave with an under-standing of the principles and practices for a diverse customer base. This message will self-destruct in five seconds, good luck!

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SESSION 8 2:30-3:30 pm

HOST: Healthy OST Framework - Eat Better, Move MoreEric Billiet - MN Salon 1The MN Dept of Ed (MDE) and the Alliance for a Healthier Gen-eration are working together to meet the goal of childhood obesity prevention/reduction through organizational and envi-ronmental policy change. MDE is supporting the local use of the Alliance’s resources and services to implement the National Af-ter School Association Standards for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) and promote positive changes in OST.

Effective Leadership Isn’t About Power: Art of InfluenceBruce Miles - Elm CreekUnlock a set of techniques used by very effective Community Education leaders to get followers to repeatedly choose the right path. Emphasis will be on using new strategies for com-munication, leadership, leveraging time and efforts, more effec-tive planning and decision-making strategies. You’ll review the above topics during a presentation with an ongoing question and answer format. Actual cases will be presented with an em-phasis on the leader’s role.

Unapologetically You: Deconstructing Social ConstructsNiesha Smith - Lake MichiganHow do you enter into a space? How would your co-workers, families and their students respond to this question? In what ways do social constructs based, on our ethnicity and culture, precede us. Explore ways to deconstruct some of these per-spectives and begin to shape your unapologetic self.

Eleyo Courses Tips & Tricks ExchangeRobin Mattaini - Lake OntarioBecome a power user of the Eleyo system by attending this ses-sion designed to share tips and tricks with other users of the same module. Participate by bringing your own powerful tips!

Adult Basic Education (ABE) 101 PlusSarah Berres, Patrick Hobot, Emily Watts, Theresa Zingery , Patrice Adams - Meeting Room AAdult Basic Education is a valued program supporting the economic growth and health of our state. Comm Ed leaders and practitioners should be aware of the role ABE plays in the World’s Best Workforce. WIOA has placed ABE as an essential partner working with local workforce centers and post-second-ary schools to prepare adults as they transition and experience success in the workplace. Discover the changing role of ABE, basic info., tools to evaluate/promote best practices, examples of successful collaborations, and strategies in how we commu-nicate to our stakeholders to achieve broad accomplishments.

Skills-Based Learning FrameworkIvan Lui, Rebecca Gilgen, Jolene Retich, Louis Salado-Herren Lake SuperiorIntent on managing success factor for youth, MHA Labs, de-signed a common set of easy-to-understand 21st century skill targets known as the Skill Building Blocks. They comprise 35 core social, emotional and cognitive skills deemed critical for college, career and life success.

Making Fitness Fun - Life Time Training at KidstopAnna Kwak - Lake ErieGet excited about bringing fitness to Kidstop! Find out how we get kids involved with Life Time Trainers, and what we do to make fitness fun while promoting teamwork, leadership, and respect. We will cover how the relationship between Life Time Fitness and the Osseo School District was formed and what we have been working to do.

Recruiting & Retaining a Diverse WorkforceLaurel Anderson, Dante Williams - Lake HuronOsseo Area Schools is engaged in groundbreaking work to de-velop a racially diverse workforce that is committed to ensur-ing equitable student achievement. Topics covered include: the role of the School Board, community partnerships, legislative presence, and Osseo’s recruitment and retention plan. Leave with many ideas for how your district can integrate these strat-egies into your workforce planning.

New Requirements Affecting MN License Exempt Programs Participating in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)Michelle Beedle - MN Salon 2As a result of the Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) of 2014, the state of MN Department of Human Services (DHS) in the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Do you have a school age care program or provide extended day services for preschoolers or kindergarteners? If yes, these new requirements will likely impact you. Come, and hear from DHS staff and learn about how Minnesota will comply with these Federal Requirements.

I Spy Excellent Customer Service: Customer CodebookAnnie Olson - Arbor Lakes“This is your mission if you choose to accept it…” These famous words translate directly to working in the field of Community Education. Is providing service Mission Impossible? We think not… Mission POSSIBLE! Gain access to a world of fundamen-tal customer service philosophy, skills and techniques that defy classification. To become a member of the inner circle of excep-tional service, gain a spy’s eye view of training programs that can be offered in-house and hands on exercises easily adapted to meet the needs of any department. Leave with an under-standing of the principles and practices for a diverse customer base. This message will self-destruct in five seconds, good luck!

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Keynote: 8:45-9:45 amNorthland SalonsJack Stahlmann - Dontflinchguy.com

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SESSION 9 10-11 am

Opiates & MN: Identify Opiates, Their Use & Overdose ReversalStephanie Devich - Lake MichiganClass will focus on state trends and use. Learn about Minneso-ta’s impact of the opiate epidemic, current opiate trends and overdose deaths. You will be able to identify possible opiate use and learn how to potentially save a life from an opiate overdose.

Recruitment & Selection: Focus on Reference ChecksJim Martin - Arbor LakesOverview of employee selection process with emphasis on importance of effective reference checking and strategies to achieve effective reference checking.

Dream Little Big Town!Karen Willers - MN Salon 1Working in a small community doesn’t mean you can’t accom-plish big dreams! Creating a Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom was a big dream for the small community of Luverne, MN but funding it was an issue. Come learn a little about a Nature Ex-plore Outdoor Classroom and then explore ideas to make ANY of your dream projects a reality. Ideas shared will work for many types of projects that can help your community Evolve, Grow and Respond.

Creating a Culture of Excellence Part 1Scott Nelson - Elm CreekTeam effectiveness creates a culture that allows individual to fully express themselves within a culture. New behaviors and practices become the norm with a curiosity about others’ per-ceptions and ideas. It is the result of an intention to create an environment where each team member is inspired to contrib-ute their very best toward a common goal.

Engaging Community, Inspiring Action: The White Bear Lake Area Community Forum On SeniorsTara Jebens Singh, Tim Maurer - MN Salon 2The Community Services and Recreation Department of White Bear Lake Area School initiated and facilitated a community engagement project in 2015, which grew into the Community Forum on Seniors. The Community Forum on Seniors (over 100 stakeholders representing businesses, elected officials, faith communities, nonprofit organizations, service providers and se-nior community members) commissioned a survey of seniors, formed action teams and started a number of projects address-ing senior transportation, housing, in-home services, health-care and recreation.

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SESSION 10 11:15-12:15 pm

Unapologetically You: Deconstructing Social ConstructsNiesha Smith - Lake MichiganHow do you enter into a space? How would your co-workers, families and their students respond to this question? In what ways do social constructs, based on our ethnicity and culture, precede us Explore ways to deconstruct some of these perspec-tives and begin to shape your unapologetic self.

Creativity: Building, Maintaining & TroubleshootingStephanie Kabachenko - MN Salon 2Creativity isn’t about art! Learn the basics of abstract thinking, how to grow your problem-solving abilities, and tips to getting out of a mental rut. Discover more perspective and possibilities to create change in your work, home, and everyday life.

Dream Little Big Town!Karen Willers - MN Salon 1Working in a small community doesn’t mean you can’t accom-plish big dreams! Creating a Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom was a big dream for the small community of Luverne, MN but funding it was an issue. Come learn a little about a Nature Ex-plore Outdoor Classroom and then explore ideas to make ANY of your dream projects a reality. Ideas shared will work for many types of projects that can help your community Evolve, Grow and Respond.

Creating a Culture of Excellence Part 2Scott Nelson - Elm CreekTeam effectiveness creates a culture that allows individual to fully express themselves within a culture. New behaviors and practices become the norm with a curiosity about others’ per-ceptions and ideas. It is the result of an intention to create an environment where each team member is inspired to contrib-ute their very best toward a common goal.

How Poverty Affects Learning: The Role of Comm EdJackie Johnston, Virma Behnke, Darla Huaman - Arbor LakesThis session will focus on the effects of poverty on brain devel-opment, learning, language and emotional development. Learn ways to successfully engage and encourage children and fami-lies living in poverty.

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MCEA Workshops & Trainings 2017-2018

October18 9-12:30 pm Youth Leadership AcademySocial & Emotional Learningin PractiveRochester

November8 9-12:30 pm Youth Leadership AcademyCulturally Responsive Youth Work Rochester9 9:30-12:30 pm Creating a Culture of ExcellenceEdina

15 9:30-12:30 pm Strategic Planning Made EasyAnoka

21 9:30-12:30 pm Creating Youth Development PlansSt. Cloud

December13 9-12:30 pm Youth Leadership AcademyYouth Engagement MattersRochester

14 9:30-12:30 pm CE Legislative ProcessAnoka

January10 9-12:30 pm Youth Leadership AcademyGrowing Through Partnerships Rochester

11 9:30-12:30 pm Time Management for Comm EducatorsEdina

23 9:30-12:30 pm Cultural Diversity IssuesInter-cultural Conflicts & CommunicationSt. Anthony

24 9:30-12:30 pm HR EssentialsAnoka

February15/16 Full DaysLeadership DaysSt. Cloud

22 9:30-12:30 pm Thinking On Your FeetProblem Solving TechniquesEdina

March89:30-12:30 pm Leading Thru ChangeEdina

22 9:30-12:30 pm Engaging Your CommunityDuluth

April18 9:30-12:30 pm Using Social Media to BenefitYour ProgramsSt. Cloud

24 9:30-12:30 pm Ship Building: Building Relationships to Grow Your DeptAnoka

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SBSI Inc. - An on-line registration suite and billing solution for child care registration/management, student registration and facilities scheduling.

Northrop - Northrop is an epicenter of discovery and transformation that connects the University of Minnesota and communities beyond by celebrating innovation in the arts, performance, and academics.

Futura Language Professionals - Our creative approach to language learning allows our teachers to use their skills to teach Spanish while using our methods of instruction. Our instructors have college education, experience with children, and a commitment to a multilingual/cultural environment.

Affinety Solutions - Committed to your school district to improve parent communica-tion and increase your staff productivity while reducing costs. Software designed for the education customer. Select a software module for an individual department or bundle custom modules.

National Flag Football - The largest NFL FLAG affiliate program in the entire country! Last year alone, over 35,000 participants played with us in one of our 90+ flag football league locations. This year, we’re excited to bring this offering to a community near you.

Fun Express, LLC - A leading supplier of toys, novelties, gift ware and premiums. We offer more than 10,000 items in our product line. We maintain a 95% order fill rate and offer the best value and selection in the industry.

Youth Enrichment League - We bring quality enrichment programs and instructors to schools. Over two decades of combined experience teaching enrichment in public and private schools in MN, CO, sections of WI and IA.

Safeway Driving School - Quality driver’s education for 45+ yrs. Classroom lessons and behind-the-wheel for teens at locations throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul. We edu-cate students to become safe and skillful drivers.

Camp Invention - We recognize inventors and invention, celebrate our country’s rich, innovative history, inspire creativity, and advance the spirit of innovation and entrepre-neurship. We connect inventors to creative minds of all ages to provide them with the experiences and tools they need to help them realize their innovative potential.

MN Field Trip Library - Great ideas begin here! The MN Field Trip Library & EXPO has evolved into a comprehensive, free resource for educators, group leaders, activity co-ordinators & tour planners to discover MN’s BEST educational/recreational activities, events and destinations.

Echo Chen (Echo’s Healing Stones) - This is a handcrafted jewelry line from artist Echo. She uses the finest materials available including a variety of semi-precious stones, shell, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver and other organic materials with her creations.

Reptile & Amphibian Zoo - Minnesota’s premier reptile destination. Our zoo is home to 150+ kinds of animals from all over the world exhibited in naturalistic recreations of their native environments.

rSchool Today - Includes programs and apps such as Athletics Scheduling, Activity Reg-istration, Facilities Scheduling, Team Sites, Streaming Video, School Web sites, District Site Portals, Trip Requests, Maintenance Work Orders, Officials Assigning, League Sites, Sports Stats, Comm Ed. Registration, School Age Child Care, Inventory Management and School Store.

Conquer Ninja Athletics - Who wants to be a Ninja Warrior for the day! Conquer is the ONLY ninja warrior gym to host field trips for small and large groups. Conquer has the most unique and well-known ninja obstacles for you to explore and you will learn from real ninja warrior coaches. Our field trips are interactive and fun for everyone and we provide a positive and encouraging environment. All size groups welcome!! Come experience a field trip unlike any other, at Conquer Ninja Gyms!

Thank you to the follow-ing sponsors for your kind support and donations to MCEA:

Metro DirectorsMetro Directors is a group comprised of MN school district Community Education Directors and Executive Directors within the eleven counties of the metropolitan area. This group supports on-going work and profes-sionalism within the Community Ed-ucation field. They meet up to four times per year to discuss issues relat-ed to Community Education and have a commitment to supporting keynote presenters at the annual MCEA con-ference.

*House of PrintHouse of Print is known for quali-ty, competitive prices, unmatched customer service and excellence in the printing business. We produce a wide variety of publications including newspapers, tabloids, saddle stitch and perfect bound books and saddle stitch tabloids, special folds, digest folds and more.

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Conference Vendors

MnAEYC - MnSACA - The MN Association for the Education of Young Children and the MN School-Age Care Alliance are associations of 700+ members each. We promote quality and education in out-of-school time programs and support the leadership and develop-ment of all professionals.

Synergy & Leadership Exchange - We foster the development of ethical citizens, provid-ing membership and educational resources and celebrate best practices in MN schools, businesses and communities.

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre - Professional theatre company based in Barrett, MN bring-ing experiences to your community. We tour a variety of original adaptations of classic tales. PFC Theatre sends actors/directors to a community for a 1 wk residency. After a week of rehearsing, the cast performs the play twice on a weekend.

Wild Mountain - Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation strives to provide fun, interactive and educational field trips that align with the MN Academics and Standards Benchmarks.

Crayola Experience - With 60,000 square feet of attractions, Crayola Experience is MN’s most colorful family destination for interactive play!

Emergency Outfitters - An American Heart Association: Community Training Center. In-structors work in the medical field and have real life experience performing emergency medicine. We develop our classes to meet our client’s diverse needs. Private classes for individuals entering healthcare or needing re-certification are also available.

The Works - The Works is an interactive children’s museum in Bloomington, Minnesota that focuses on technology and engineering.

Mad Science of MN - Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational.

USTA Northern - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the U.S.

Central Cross Country Ski Association - CXC Skiing is a 2,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of cross country skiing by creating opportunities for athletes and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, sport specific programs, events and education.

Imagine Design & Creative Consulting - Comprehensive branding services including lo-gos, messaging, brand style and standards creation and comprehensive publication ser-vices (design, editing, writing and research) designed to reinforce your brand and show-case your organization.

EXTRON Electronics - Extron is a leading manufacturer of classroom AV solutions, includ-ing PoleVault® classroom systems, VoiceLift® microphone systems, and GlobalViewer® AV resource management and campus communication software.

Valleyfair - Valleyfair has you covered whether you are looking to reach great heights on the all new North Star or enjoy some of the area’s most entertaining events. Valleyfair has all the fun you are looking for in a place where the fun never ends!

University of MN - Join the U of M for a cohort specifically developed to earn a Commu-nity Education Director License while studying and building a network with other profes-sional colleagues.

Vpeople from all walks of life to the natural world through shared outdoor adventures. We inspire personal growth, enhanced awareness of the environment and community integration. Our Canoemobile program brings classroom learning outside, engaging youth to improve school performance, cultivating a stewardship ethic, and creating pathways to pursue educational and career opportunities in the outdoors.

*Eleyo Eleyo is a comprehensive registra-tion and program management solution designed with adminis-trators and families in mind. Our cloud-based, mobile-friendly system gives program coordinators the technology needed to empower their families so they can better manage registration, contracts, and payments online. The iPad sign in/sign out application, system-generat-ed late payment fees, and schedule and attendance tracking are some of the intuitive features loved by our customers. All of this is backed up by our world-class support staff.

*Orangetheory FitnessOrangetheory Fitness is a one-of-a-kind, group personal training work-out. The result is more energy, visible toning, and extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours. Start burning with a re-sults-driven workout that everybody from “The Today Show” to Shape magazine and Men’s Journal is call-ing the best one-hour workout in the country. It’s heart-rate-based inter-val training that gets results through 1-hour, full body workouts that are fun for all fitness levels. Half of your time is spent on endurance and the other half on strength and power. Ev-eryone wears a heart monitor while at our facility. Professional fitness coaches lead you through your work-out to prevent under training and over training. We’re located in 11 metro locations.

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2017 Conference Planning Committee

Executive Steering CommitteeBrian Siverson-Hall, OsseoCarrie Cabe, OsseoTom Larson, MCEAEmily Watts, Osseo

Auction/PAC/AwardsKristy Johnson, OsseoDarby Lent, OsseoShannon Lund, OsseoBob Meyer, MCEACadi Thyne, Osseo

Facilities/Food/VolunteersJim Greeley, OsseoSonny Hilyar, OsseoCarrie Larson, OsseoDarby Lent, OsseoConnie Thomas, OsseoCollin O’Brien, OsseoChristian Olson, OsseoTracy Reischl, Osseo

KeynotesMelissa Henderson, Osseo

Hospitality/EntertainmentTod Erickson, OsseoSarah Heyer, OsseoDarby Lent, Osseo

MarketingMelissa Henderson, OsseoSarah Heyer, OsseoJean Johnson, MCEAStephanie Kabachenko, OsseoTracy Reischl, Osseo

Session PresentersMelissa Henderson, OsseoSally Nault-Maurer, Osseo

TechnologyTod Erickson, OsseoJim Greeley, Osseo

Vendors/SponsorshipsMelanie Schmidt, MankatoCadi Thyne, Osseo

About Osseo Area Schools

Welcome to our school district! ISD 279 Os-seo Area Schools is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and compe-tence to achieve their dreams; contribute to the community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

ISD 279 is the 5th largest school district in the state, serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers.

The district serves approximately 21,000 stu-dents, pre-kindergarten-12th grade in 17 el-ementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 senior highs, 1 area learning center, 2 early child-hood centers, 2 special program sites and an adult education/enrollment center.

Thank you to everyone who made this event a success. We hope you have a great time!

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Catch the Fire…

Prairie Fire Children’s TheatreProviding a professional quality hands on theatre experience for young people and the young at heart since 1987. PFCT is a proud partner of MCEA! Contact us for more information on bringing a week long residency to your community!

prairiefirechildrenstheatre.com(PFCT is a past recipient of The Arts Education Leadership Award for Excellence

from the Minnesota Alliance for Arts in Education.)

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