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Midwest Healthy Choices for Youth Conference: Overcoming Barriers to Learning
June 16-18, 2008
Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis
Early bird fee: $275.00 (until 5/06/08)
Educators - Counselors - Social Workers - School Nurses - Youth Leaders - Principals - Safe and Drug Free School Coordinators - Health Instructors - Title I Educators
Tracks: Responsive Services (Counseling), Health & Wellness, Character Education
Click here for complete session information and to register.
Environmental Education Symposium
June 26 & 27, 2008
Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN
Conference Registration: $75, students $50
Symposium Focus: Current trends and issues in environmental education and how those trends
and issues impact Indiana.
Intended outcome: Recommendations to be used in drafting an updated state environmental
education implementation plan
If you have any questions about registration, please contact Marie at 317-562-1338 or nrec@dnr.in.gov.
Click here for more information, and registration form. Scholarships are available.
Statewide Forum To Promote Cultural Competence In Education
July 18, 2008
Indiana Black Expo will host, “Transitioning from Awareness to Acceptance and Affirmation,” a statewide forum promoting cultural competence in education.
The event, which will be held in Indianapolis, features nationally recognized keynote speaker Ruby Payne, author of “A Framework for Understanding Poverty.” The symposium also features Jawanza Kunjufu, who offers “An African Centered Response to Ruby Payne’s Poverty Theory.”
The daylong conference is aimed at improving teaching and learning by developing a deeper understanding of cultural competency.
More info: http://www.indianablackexpo.com/news/item.asp?newsid=70
OR 317-925-2702
IARCCA Annual Conference — Tools for Success: Making a Difference for Children and Families
September 16-18, 2008
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Fee: TBA. Contact: (317) 849-8497, www.iarcca.org, and Jsvoboda@iarcca.org
New Horizons: The Latest in Bullying Research and Prevention
November 6-7, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The International Bullying Prevention Association, 5th Annual Conference:
The conference will be co-sponsored by the Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy and the Indiana Department of Education.
Designed for school guidance counselors, administrators, teachers, school health educators, school social workers, school psychologists, school safety specialists, Safe and Drug-Free Coordinators, school resource officers (SRO's), school attorneys, and law enforcement working with youth, student service directors, PTA/PTO members, children and family mental health counselors, school nurses, school board members, parents, extended day/after school staff, prevention specialists, etc. This conference also welcomes college students.
Coming Soon: Conference and hotel registration information and tentative agenda will be posted at http://www.stopbullyingworld.org and http://www.doe.in.us/isssa.
Conference-related questions may be directed to Conference Co-Chair, Clarissa Snapp at csnapp@doe.in.gov.
Connect to Hope: Igniting Sparks!
Search Institute's Healthy Communities•Healthy Youth Conference
November 6-8, 2008
Hyatt Hotel and Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, NY
Designed for people who work with or care about youth, this one-of-a-kind conference brings together people from different community sectors nationally and internationally who share a common goal: to work together to promote positive youth development through asset building. During the conference, participants will learn with and from each other,
make connections that will prove beneficial in their work and lives, and renew their commitment to asset building through hard work and fun!
Please check out: www.search-institute.org/hchy for more information.
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Family Training Series on Autism
2008 Date(s): Jan. 12th, Feb. 9th, March 8th, April 12th, May 3rd, June 7th
DAMAR Services, Inc., 6324 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Phone Number: 317-856-5201
Join Damar Services' Director of Clinical Services, Leah McKenzie, for a series of trainings meant to provide family members, teachers and others who care for and serve individuals with autism with the practical tools for ensuring best practices and the absolute highest quality of life. A different topic related to Autsim Spectrum Disorders will be covered each month. Who Should Attend: family members, teachers and others who care for and serve individuals with autism
Leah McKenzie. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Leah often facilitates community-based trainings and workshops offering practical intervention strategies and techniques for parents, caregivers, educators and industry practitioners caring for and serving individuals with autism.
To register contact DAMAR at 856-5201 or visit our website at www.damar.org.
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University's Fund Raising School presents its Course Schedule. Offerings include Fundraising for Small Nonprofits, Principles & Techniques of Fundraising, Planned Giving, Preparing Successful Grant Proposals, and more!
Visit the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Web site for a calendar of workshops. Look under "Programs" for a searchable version of the calendar by month or region, or for additions in-between newsletters.
Tuesday's at PLC Series
Peace Learning Center (PLC)
Eagle Creek Park, 6040 DeLong Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
"Cultivating Healthy Organizational Practices"
"Tuesday's at PLC" series every second Tuesday of the month (Sept-May) from 8:00-9:30. These sessions are a great networking and learning resource for those interested in cultivating healthy organizational practices within the workplace and community.
Please RSVP and register with Nancy Ruschman, 317-327-7144 or nruschman@peacelearningcenter.org one week prior to the session in order to receive a park pass.
There is a $5 fee (cash or check) to cover the cost of breakfast items.
Dates and Tentative Topics for 2008 Tuesday's at PLC Series:
Feb 12 Embracing Our Uniqueness
Mar 11 Teacher/Professional Renewal
April 8 Engaging Activities for Youth
May 13 Working through Difficult Conversations
United Way of Central Indiana - Nonprofit Training Center
Current class schedule
Most classes meet at:
United Way of Central Indiana
3901 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
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317.923.1466
IYI's Professional Development Grants cover conference registration fees, trainings, or workshops.
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