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“Engaging Older Youth”
Presented by Yoneco Evans, Assistant Director of Professional Development, Center for Afterschool Education at Foundations, Inc.
BONUS: Continuing Education Available - At No Extra Cost!
FEE: $45 - Save $5 by registering online with a credit card.
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High school students have a diverse set of needs and interests. Attend this training and discover innovative techniques for engaging older youth.
WHO: Afterschool Providers, Summer Program Directors, Youth Ministers, Mentoring Coordinators
WHAT: A full-day training to learn:
- Youth development principles for secondary education students
- Techniques to engage older youth through homework help, independent studies, and projects
- Techniques to promote positive staff-teen relationships
- Strategies to keep teens from dropping out of school
WHEN: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Local Time (Registration at 8:30 a.m.)
WHERE:
IYI trainings are supported in part by
The Clowes Fund and the Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation.
About the Trainer:
Yoneco Evans designs and facilitates professional development workshops for afterschool practitioners. She has nearly ten years of experience in the areas of youth development, education, and family outreach. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania and is completing a certification in family literacy. She is a contributing author in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for At-Risk Youth: Volume II.
FEE: $45, or $40 if you register online with a credit card.
Registration is required: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Continuing Education (approval pending): 5.5 hours from NASW and NCFR, 6 LEUs. Participants may petition on their own for 5.5 hours from IAPP, INPRA, and IDOE (PGP for school personnel).
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“Supporting English Language Learners”
Presented by Jennifer Kobrin, Assistant Director of Language and Literacy, Center for Afterschool Education at Foundations, Inc.
BONUS: Continuing Education Available - At No Extra Cost!
FEE: $45 - Save $5 by registering online with a credit card.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW
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English language learners (ELLs) represent the fastest-growing segment of the school-age population. Attend this training to develop your skills in working with ELLs or children who struggle with academic English skills.
WHO: Afterschool Providers, Summer Program Directors, Youth Ministers, Tutors, Mentors, Foster Parents
WHAT: A full-day training to learn:
- The stages of language acquisition, the relationship between oral language and literacy, and how programs can support language learning for youth and their families.
- How to create a supportive learning environment and use language-stretching games and learner-centered activities to engage youth and their families.
- Techniques that help build partnerships with school leaders, teachers, district and organization leaders, and communities to make their programs a powerful resource for ELL youth and families.
WHEN: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Local Time (Registration at 8:30 a.m.)
WHERE:
Special thanks to the Annie E. Casey Foundation for sponsoring
the Supporting English Language Learners training sessions.
IYI trainings are supported in part by
The Clowes Fund and the Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation.
About the Trainer:
Jennifer Kobrin provides professional development and technical assistance in language and literacy, with a focus on English language learners. She has more than eight years of experience as a teacher, program coordinator, and researcher. She is fluent in Spanish, and has lived in Spain, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. Jennifer received a master’s degree in educational linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania.
FEE: $45, or $40 if you register online with a credit card.
Registration is required: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Continuing Education (approval pending): 5.5 hours from NASW and NCFR, 6 LEUs. Participants may petition on their own for 5.5 hours from IAPP, INPRA, and IDOE (PGP for school personnel).
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