IYI offers audio conferences and webinars on topics related to nonprofit youth
development. This format allows Indiana youth workers to learn from leading national
and local experts in an efficient, cost effective and convenient manner.
* Please check back for upcoming audio conferences
Past Audio Conferences:
(The audio portions are about 1 hour long)
High School Graduation: The Terre Haute Example
April 23, 2008- According to data released last month by Indiana Black Expo, only 48 percent of African-American
Hoosiers in the Class of 2005 graduated from high school. Yet in Terre Haute, the percentage reached
85 percent. Hear from Vigo County School Corporation officials on what it took to make
graduation a reality for these students.
[ MP3 ]
Learn more about the issue from IYI Monthly Column:
High School Graduation: The Terre Haute Example
Low-Income Students and College Success
April 8, 2008- Presented by Project Leadership Executive Director Tammy Pearson and Community
Scholarship Liaison Linda Lowe. Low-income students have the longest journey toward economic
self-sufficiency as they face challenges far beyond finances in achieving academic and career success.
Project Leadership of Grant County helps these students successfully transition to college.
[ MP3 ]
Presentation: Handout (pdf) | PowerPoint
Learn more about the issue from IYI’s Issue Alert:
More than Money: Low-Income Students and College Success
Kids Count Radio Show:
Low-income Students and College Success
IYI Monthly Column:
MORE THAN MONEY: Low-Income Students and College Success
Preventing Hoosier Teen Suicide
July 18, 2007 - Presented by Colleen Carpenter, project coordinator of the Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition. Colleen Carpenter has a suicide prevention email list on which she distributes news and events regarding suicide prevention and mental health. If you are interested in being added to this email list, please contact her (see slide 63).
[ MP3 ] [PowerPoint Presentation]
Sponsored in part by Riley Hospital for Children, part of Clarian Health.
Diabetes in School-Aged Children
May 3, 2007 - Co-Presented by Kris Freeman, U.S. Olympic cross country skier and diabetic, and Dr. Henry Rodriguez, diabetes care expert.
[MP3 ]
Challending Child Abuse and Neglect in Indiana
July 28, 2006 - Presented by James Payne, Director of the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS).
[ MP3 ]
Empowerment and Juvenile Justice
March 10, 2006 - Presented by Hasan Davis, Director of Empowerment Solutions.
[ MP3 ]