2011 Roots Conference

Presenters -
Workshop Content Areas

(Workshop content areas are not limited to the following topics.)

Social and Emotional Learning

Community Service Learning Projects; Addressing Middle School to High School Transition; Mental Health in School; High Risk Juvenile Behavior Intervention; Mentoring; Students with Special Needs; Highly Interactive Activities; English Language Learners; Early Mental Health; Character Education; Enrichment-based Activities (music, art, etc.); Alcohol & Drug Prevention; Youth Leadership and Development; Understanding Youth Culture

Families and Health

Obesity Prevention; Supporting Parents of Students with Special Needs; Promoting Physical Activity; Increasing Parent Involvement; Nutrition & Well-being; Foster Care and Adoption; Divorce; English Language Learners; Community Services for Families

Violence Prevention

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Strategies; Crisis Management; Physical & Emotional Safety; Gang & Violence Prevention; Social Media Issues; Prevention Programming; Community Involvement & Collaboration; Evidence-based Models & Curriculum for Violence Prevention

Program Development and Collaboration

Aligning to Academic State Standards; Implementing Curriculum; Alignment with Regular School Day Programming; Program Evaluation; Partnering with the Community; Program Design (Elementary, Middle and High School); Grant Writing; Funding Sources; Branding Your Program; Marketing Strategies; Creating Sustainability; Program Assessment; Workforce Development; Staff Recruitment and Retention; Staff Development & Supervision

Professional Development

Using Technology; Digital Media; Developing Relationships with Staff; Classroom Management; Creating Your Own Curriculum; Cultural Competency


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