2014 conference program final
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SCHOOL’S OUT,
MAKE IT COUNT Engaging Youth in Life & Learning
SATURDAY 11.15.2014
@
PHOENIX CONVENTION
CENTER
Arizona Statewide
Out-of-School Time Conference &
Awards of Excellence Luncheon
22nd Annual Arizona Statewide Out-of-School Time Conference
& Awards of Excellence Luncheon
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence & the Governor’s Office for Children, Youth & Families
Arizona Center
For Afterschool
Excellence
SPONSORED BY
SCHOOL’S OUT, MAKE IT COUNT 2014 ARIZONA STATEWIDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME CONFERENCE
& AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE LUNCHEON
CONFERENCE & AWARDS PLANNING COMMITTEE The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence wishes to express its deepest appreciation to the conference & awards
planning committee for volunteering their time and wisdom in planning today’s conference.
The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence
is dedicated to the enhancement of youth development
and educational achievement through quality out-of-school time programming.
3205 S. Rural Rd. | Tempe, AZ 85282
WELCOME FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The 21st Century is an exciting but challenging
time for Arizona’s children and youth. Giving
our children and youth a strong social and
emotional foundation is as critical to their
success as their academic achievements. Quality
out-of-school time programs are the bridge that
is needed between the formal learning that occurs in the classroom and
the informal learning that occurs in quality afterschool programs.
The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence is proud to advocate
for and contribute to the expanded accessibility and quality of
programs that are proven to bring relevancy to what is learned in the
classroom and resiliency to our youth as they struggle to discover their
passion and purpose in life.
We are proud to partner with the hundreds of school, community and
faith-based organizations that are collaboratively working to provide
our children and youth safe, nurturing, experiential learning
environments. Thank you for all that each of you do for the youth in
your programs.
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THANK YOU
TO OUR
SPONSORS
The Governor’s Office for
Children, Youth &
Families
Grand Canyon University
Wells Fargo
COX Communications
AT&T
Paul Mangan, City of Phoenix PAC Program
Gavin Martin, Kyrene School District
Mary Lou Naylor, AZ Dept. of Education - 21st CCLC
Danielle Padia, Produce Positivity
Manny Padia, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix
Leah Sergeant, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program
Yevette Sykes, YMCA of Southern Arizona
Heather Turner, Cave Creek Unified School District
Kirk Astroth, Arizona 4-H
Ashley Davis, Association for Supportive Child Care
Travis Drake, Flagstaff Unified School District
Barbara Ervin, Deer Valley Unified School District
Eileana Gudiño, Valley of the Sun United Way
Molly Kemp, Paradise Valley Unified School District
Jeremy King, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program
Kim Kleinholz, Chandler Unified School District
2014 Out-of-School Time Champion Dr. Kent Scribner, Superintendent Phoenix Union High School District
Jane Romatzke Leadership Award Lupita Hightower, EdD, Tolleson Elem. School District Michelle Gayles, Phoenix Union High School District Jay Molberger, Scottsdale Unified School District
Outstanding Out-of-School Time Professional Melissa Jimro, ICAN Kate Meyer, Our Family Services Elizabeth Sparks, UA Cooperative Extension
Outstanding Out-of-School Time Program Junior Leadership Academy NACA Pathways Pima County JTED, 21st CCLC
ABOUT US THE ARIZONA CENTER FOR AFTERSCHOOL EXCELLENCE The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence
(AzCASE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to the enhancement of child and youth
development and educational achievement
through quality out-of-school time programming.
Our vision is for out-of-school time programs to
flourish in Arizona, sharing a fundamental com-
mitment to the promotion of high-level personal
educational achievement and adherence to per-
formance standards and assessment of outcomes.
We envision that all Arizona children and youth
will be actively engaged in life and prepared for
successful young adulthood. In support of these
ends, AzCASE is a statewide resource and
advocacy center for out-of-school time program-
ming.
For more information, visit
www.azafterschool.org
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jaime Casap Global Education Evangelist, Google Inc.
Jaime’s message is moving and powerful. His personal story of growing up poor in Hell’s Kitchen, New York as a first-generation American is living proof of the power and potential of education and out-of-school time programs in changing a child’s destiny.
Jaime believes wholeheartedly that education disrupts poverty. He works with organizations around the world, helping them find ways to continuously improve the quality of their educational and youth development programs.
2014 KEYNOTE SPEECH: “Innovation and Iteration in Education”
As the world gets more connected, it also gets more complex. We now operate on a global scale and our job to help youth develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities they will need to thrive in this new environment. We are preparing them to solve global problems we haven’t defined yet, using technology that hasn’t been invented, in roles that do not exist. To thrive in this new era, youth need to know how to learn, engage, create, collaborate, communicate, and to think critically. We need to continually iterate and innovate education in pursuit of making it a powerful, effective, and engaging learning experience.
Congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE CHAMPION & FINALISTS!
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EXHIBITORS Valuable products, materials, services & information for out-of-school time programs are available in the Exhibit Hall!
SCHEDULE 8 AM - 8:45 AM
Registration & Exhibits
8:45 AM - 9:20 AM Welcome & Keynote
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Session 1 Workshops
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Session 2 Workshops
12:30 PM - 2 PM Awards of Excellence Luncheon
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM Session 3 Workshops
3:30 PM Conclusion
All Yo-Yo
Arimaw Productions / Camp in a Crate
Arizona 4-H Youth Development
Arizona Attorney General’s Office
Arizona Council on Economic Education
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services
& Education
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Arizona Science Center
As You Wish!
ASPIRE Project
Association for Supportive Child Care
Be Kind People Project
Cactus Moon Education
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Christy Lane’s Dare to Dance
Nature-Watch
Oh, shift! for Teens
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Play-Well TEKnologies
Roleplay Reader
Southwest Autism Research &
Resource Center (SARRC)
Speedminton Sporting Goods
Spinitar
STEMfinity
Storynamics
Stratum Laser Tag
Support My Club
Tonto Creek Camp
Tout About Toys
Destination Imagination
Developmental Studies Center
Dignity Kids, Inc.
Expect More Arizona
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Grand Canyon University
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Healthy LifeStars
Heard Museum
Jungle Jill’s Animal Encounters
Kaplan Early Learning
Company
Kerby Seminar Group LLC
Kidsdance—Arizona
Mindworks Resources
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Room#
Session 1 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 2 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 3 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
121B
STEM—It’s Your World! Amanda Hughens
Grand Canyon University
Connecting to Nature Emily Macklin
Audubon Arizona
Storytelling & Images: Using Comic Books to Educate Miguel Lopez & Helen Anaya
Storynamics
122A
Creating A Culture of Connection Kathleen McKeever
Washington Elementary School District
Strengthening Your Program with Data & Evaluation
Molly Kemp Paradise Valley USD
Hands On Banking: Financial Literacy for Youth!
Brendon Riley Wells Fargo
122C
More Than Books: Literacy in OST Programs
Holly King King TLC
Hands On STEM Projects - Easy for Staff, Fun for Youth!
Harold Gordon Nature-Watch
123
Master Your Emotions for Program Leaders
Larry Kerby Kerby Seminar Group LLC
Essential Skills of Love & Logic ® Kami Kerby
Kerby Seminar Group LLC
The Power of Connection Jeremy King
City of Tempe Kid Zone
124A
The Best of Phoenix Comicon’s Youth & Family Activities
M. MacKeller, K. Riendeau, A. Riendeau, V. Tinajero Bray & J. Oliver
E.E.E.E.& E. in S.T.E.M.! Jennifer Fields, Sara Chavarria
& Michelle Higgins UofA STEM Center
Building Positive Relationships Liz Mangan & Jen Biddison
Kyrene School District
124B
How to Achieve Program Unity Dylan Fitzpatrick & Gloria Sanchez
City of Tempe Kid Zone
Intentional Programming is Quality Programming
Manny Padia Produce Positivity
The Roadmap to Engagement Jansen Azarias Higher Ground
125 A&B
STEM on the Cheap Eric Larsen & Curt Peters
Arizona 4-H
Safe & Healthy Environments Dylan Fitzpatrick
City of Tempe Kid Zone
Rockets to the Rescue! Kirk Astroth, Eric Larsen
& Curt Peters Arizona 4-H
126B
Enhancing the Program Community through Literacy Experiences
Kathy Valencik Arizona Self-Study Project
Developing College & Career Readiness
Melissa Tovaas Developmental Studies Center
Why Do They Act That Way? Understanding Children’s
Temperament Neil Tift, Child Crisis Center
127A
Using Conflict to Teach Acceptance & Inclusion
Diana Brown, M.Ed Mindful Discipline
Get Ready, Get Set, GO! New Hire Orientation
Lillian McCuen Education Networks, Inc.
Coaching Staff for Continuous Quality Improvement
Lillian McCuen Education Networks, Inc.
127C
Peer Pals Amy Maschue, M.S. CCC-SLP
Words to Grow On LLC
Building a Stronger Program Culture Travis Drake
Flagstaff Unified School District
The Rainbow Connection Stacey Jay Cavaliere & Kado Stewart
one n ten
128 A&B
Performing Understanding: Exploring Literacy through Drama
Sean Cronin Stories That Soar!
Using Group Games to Inspire Learning
Manny Padia Produce Positivity
129A
Join the OST Physical Activity & Wellness Movement!
Duane C. Sergent EduTech Consulting
Mentoring in OST Programs Stephanie Garman
New Pathways for Youth
Finding Meaning in Moments: Museum Teaching in OST
Niki Norris Musical Instrument Museum
129B
Go For Launch! Blastoff with Rocketry!
Kaci Heins, Northland Prep Academy Jennifer Cheesman, Peoria USD
Creating Community Emily Killeen & Joan Campbell
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
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STEM Social & Emotional Development
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WORKSHOP TRACKS
● Workshop is applicable to Elementary Programs
♦ Workshop is applicable to Junior High & High School Programs
Program Management Track
WORKSHOP SYMBOLS
I: Safe & Healthy Environments
Youth experience physically and emo-
tionally safe, healthy and developmen-
tally appropriate learning environ-
ments.
II. Positive Relationships Youth
benefit from the positive relationships
and interactions that are promoted,
developed, nurtured and maintained by
the program staff and volunteers.
III. Intentional Programming & Activities Youth experience a vari-
ety of fun and stimulating opportuni-
ties for engagement and learning that
support positive physical, social, emo-
tional, and cognitive development.
IV. Equity & InclusionYouth thrive
in the program regardless of their
background, including but not limited
to race, color, religion, sex, income
level, national origin, physical, mental
and learning ability, sexual orientation,
or gender identity and expression.
V. Family, School & Community
Youth benefit when families, schools and communities are actively engaged in program development and implementation.
VI. Program Management Youth benefit from effective leadership, strong program management and sound fiscal management.
VII. Program Evaluation & Data Youth benefit from continuous quality improvement systems that include measurable goals
aligned with children, youth and family needs.
ALIGNMENT TO THE ARIZONA QUALITY STANDARDS
GD: Growth & Development (developmentally-appropriate
activities, child guidance and methods, developmental
psychology)
PM: Program administration, planning, development or
management
Literacy Program
Leadership
Sponsored by
These workshops provide instruction on Science
Technology Engineering
and Math activities for
your OST program!
These workshops are geared toward current
and aspiring Program
Leaders and Managers
and/or those who manage staff.
Workshops relating to the development of
youth’s social and
emotional skills, and
how staff can aid in this development.
OST program activities and ideas that can help
youth develop their
reading skills and
comprehension, and increase their
enthusiasm for reading.
SESSION I WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS.
● ♦ STEM - It’s Your World!.....................................................................121B Amanda Hughens, Grand Canyon University III. PM
This may come as a surprise, but you know a lot more about STEM than you think you do! Explore exciting ways to increase STEM learning opportunities
in your program—no need for expensive equipment or a PhD! This workshop
is hands-on and minds-on, fun and interactive! Discover the expertise you
didn’t know you had, and how to make STEM fun for the youth in your program!
● ♦ Creating A Culture of Connection......................................................122A
Kathleen McKeever, Washington Elementary School District V. PM
Why is engaging with school, family and community members important for
OST programs? Because a Culture of Connection is a culture that greatly benefits the youth in your program: their
education, their personal development, and their connection to school and community. Using Standard V of the Arizona Quality Standards, learn best practices to help you open doors, break down barriers and build these all-important
relationships. Promoting your program with schools, families and the community is easier than you think, and another
key to the success of our youth!
● ♦ Master Your Emotions for Program Leaders…………………………………………………………...….....123 Larry Kerby, Kerby Seminar Group LLC II. GD
As a kid you never played “Follow the Manager” - you played “Follow the Leader.” Does your staff view you as just
their manager, or as a leader? Learn how to utilize Emotional Ownership to become the kind of leader your staff wants to follow, and how to use those same principles to develop your staff and students into leaders. You will leave this high-
intensity workshop empowered and ready to put these skills into practice!
● Learning, Nerds, and Fun! The Best of Phoenix Comicon’s Youth and Family Activities……………….…...124A Mac MacKeller, Kristin Riendeau, Amber Riendeau, Victoria Tinajero Bray & Jill Oliver, Phoenix Comicon III. PM
Join the team in charge of the Youth and Family activities for Phoenix Comicon and learn how to plan and execute fun
and educational pop-culture activities that youth love! Find out how to plan events, and schedule exciting artists and speakers! Get hands-on with the most popular youth activities and crafts from the last 5 years of Phoenix Comicon!
● ♦ How to Achieve Program Unity…………………………………………………………………………...…..124B Dylan Fitzpatrick and Gloria Sanchez, City of Tempe Kid
Zone Enrichment Program II, VI. PM
This workshop will get you up and moving, interacting, and learning every step of the way! You will leave with the skills
to unite the staff, youth, and families in your program, and
maintain a fun and high-energy atmosphere! Learn teamwork
basics, behavior management strategies, customer service skills, and gain an overall greater understanding of OST
program philosophy. Come to this workshop with a playful
attitude and we promise you’ll leave with a new motivation to achieve program unity!
● STEM on the Cheap……………...…………..…125A&B
Eric Larsen and Curt Peters, Arizona 4-H III. PM
Is your program on a shoestring budget? Do you want to incorporate more STEM but don’t think you can afford it? Then
this workshop is for you! Presented by Arizona 4-H, this session is hands-on from start to finish, and will provide you
with a solid knowledge base for leading several fun and affordable STEM activities!
● Enhancing the Program Community through Literacy Experiences……………………………………..…….126B Kathy Valencik, Arizona Self-Study Project II, III. GD
Empathy, or the ability to understand the feelings and perspectives of others, is key to a child’s social and emotional
development. How can we as OST professionals help youth develop this important skill? Recent neurological research shows a significant overlap across the areas of the brain that register empathy, and the areas used to understand stories.
This workshop provides you with fun and engaging reading and storytelling activities that can enhance empathy,
promote positive relationships, and build a sense of community in your program!
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SESSION I WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS CONT. ● Using Conflict to Teach Acceptance and Inclusion………127A Diana Brown, M.Ed, Mindful Discipline II, IV. GD
Diana Brown is back by popular demand! This interactive workshop promises to have you up and moving while internalizing a fresh
perspective and approach to negative behaviors. Gain insight into
several types of difficult behaviors, and learn how to foster healthy,
direct and respectful communication among the youth and adults in your program. Leave this session empowered and ready to use
inclusion strategies to manage conflict!
● ♦ Peer Pals…………………………………….…………127C Amy Maschue, M.S. CCC-SLP, Words to Grow On II, IV. GD
Creating an inclusive OST environment for youth with special
needs can also provide an opportunity for youth leadership! Learn evidence-based practices that provide leadership
opportunities for youth with typical development while engaging
youth with special needs! Learn the benefits of peer mentoring
experiences, and how to train youth mentors. The “Peer Pal” program will build positive relationships and promote inclusion
in your program!
● ♦ Performing Understanding:…….………………..128A&B
Literacy Enrichment through Drama Sean Cronin, Stories that Soar! II, III. PM
Stories that Soar! is an acclaimed literacy and performing arts program that empowers young people to create literature and
stage dramatic productions based on their work. This workshop
equips you with foundational theatre skills and a small arsenal of activities and games to aid you in adapting this much-loved
curriculum! The activities reinforce reading comprehension,
encourage creativity, and inspire collaboration among youth!
● ♦ Join the OST Physical Activity ……………..……...129A
and Wellness Movement! Duane C. Sergent, EduTech Consulting I, III. GD
Learn how to better empower youth on health, exercise, and nutrition—and
make it fun! This interactive workshop
will provide you with ideas, curriculum, and activities to promote
good habits and a healthy lifestyle!
● Go For Launch! ………..…...129B
Blastoff with Rocketry! Kaci Heins, Northland Prep Academy,
and Jennifer Cheesman,
Peoria Unified School District III. PM
Fun and exciting rocketry projects don’t have to break your budget!
Learn three types of rocketry activities
that you can easily and cheaply launch in your program! Build and launch
your very own rockets in this hands-on
workshop. Prizes awarded for farthest launches!
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● ♦ Connecting to Nature…………………………………………………………………………………………….121B Emily Macklin, Audubon Arizona
III. PM
Take your program outdoors and into
nature! Learn how to integrate local biology and ecology into your STEM-
based learning programs, and intro-
duce youth to the wonders of our natu-
ral world! Incorporate fun and enrich-ing activities from Audubon Arizona,
on topics such as hummingbirds, wild-
life conservation, Sonoran Desert ecol-ogy, and more!
● ♦ Strengthening Your Program
with Data & Evaluation….……122A Molly Kemp,
Paradise Valley Unified School District
VI, VII. PM
What is your program’s mission? How
do you know if you’re meeting that
mission? If these answers to those
questions are a little fuzzy, this work-shop can help! Using Standard VII of
the Arizona Quality Standards, learn how to set achievable goals for your program and staff, and then regularly evaluate
your progress. Develop a long-term vision for success and learn how to create the systems to achieve it!
● More Than Books: Literacy in Out-of-School Time Programs………………………………..………..….……122C Holly King, King TLC III, V. PM
Literacy in OST should be so much more than a library corner! Discover hands-on, engaging activities and simple strate-gies to include literacy in all interest areas across your program! Learn how to apply the latest research on the neurologi-
cal benefits of making connections across subject areas, and fun literacy activities the kids in your program will love!
● ♦ Essential Skills of Love and Logic ® ……………………………………………………………….……..………123 Kami Kerby, Kerby Seminar Group LLC II. GD
Children have the ability to take ownership of and solve their own problems—but they need adults to show them how!
Learn the acclaimed Love and Logic model for teaching kids how to problem solve, and provide the youth in your pro-
gram with essential life skills that will benefit them throughout life!
● ♦ E.E.E.E. & E. in S.T.E.M.! ………………………………………………………………………………….…...124A Jennifer Fields, Sara Chavarria and Michelle Higgins, UofA STEM Center III. PM
STEM activities should teach not just Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, but the 5 E’s, too! Learn how to cre-
ate and facilitate fun, inquiry-based STEM learning in your program using Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation! Make the most out of your STEM programming, and help grow your kids’ love of learning!
● ♦ Intentional Programing is Quality Programming……………………………………………………………....124B
Manny Padia, Produce Positivity III. PM
Does your program provide activities that serve a purpose and align to your mission? This interactive workshop will
reinforce the importance of choosing and planning activities that reinforce your goals, while still providing a fun and
enriching program for youth! Learn how to apply Standard III of the Arizona Quality Standards to
review and strengthen your daily activities, and ensure there is a method behind the madness in your program!
SESSION 2 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS. 12
Reminder: Please keep cell phone and small electronics use during the conference limited to use related to
the conference. Please step outside of the meeting rooms to take any personal calls, text, or send emails.
● ♦ Safe and Healthy Environments: the Foundation of Quality OST Programs……………….……...……125A&B Dylan Fitzpatrick, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program I. PM
Safe and healthy environments are the very foundation on which a quality out-of-school time program is built. But what
does “safe” and “healthy” look like in practice? Join Dylan
Fitzgerald from the Tempe Kid Zone program as he uses
Standard I of the Arizona Quality Standards to demonstrate best practices for program safety and health that are the basis
of ALL quality programs. Safety and health will be presented
in a way you may have never considered!
● ♦ Developing College and Career Readiness……...…126B Melissa Tovaas, Developmental Studies Center III, V. PM
The Arizona College and Career Standards are about more than just reading and math—they teach important skills such as
collaboration, critical thinking, risk-taking, and demonstrating
independence. Out-of-school time programs are the perfect
place to reinforce these crucial skills, and help kids become more confident, engaged, and ready for the real world. Learn
how to best support youth with the C&CR Standards, and
create a common vision among program staff!
● ♦ Get Ready, Get Set, GO! ………………….……..127A
New Hire Orientation Lillian McCuen, Education Networks, Inc. I, VI. PM
You only get one chance to onboard a new staff member—so
make sure you do it well! This workshop gives you the tools to
evaluate your new hire orientation practices, and develop new and effective procedures. Learn how to create a successful
onboarding system—one that ensures that staff is prepared to
plan quality activities, keep youth safe and healthy, understand
various developmental needs, and develop partnerships with families, schools, and the community!
● ♦ Building a Stronger Program Culture……..…...….127C
Travis Drake, Flagstaff Unified School District II, III. PM
The culture of an OST program can create enthusiasm and a
sense of belonging for both youth and staff. But how do you
create a strong, positive program culture? Learn how components such as Vision & Mission, Team Goals, and
Shared Vocabulary can be used to develop a strong & unique
culture that will be embraced in your program!
● ♦ Mentoring in OST Programs………………….…...129A
Stephanie Garman, New Pathways for Youth II. GD
As out-of-school time program staff, you have the ability to positively influence the lives of youth in your program. Learn
how to develop and nurture transformative mentoring
relationships with youth, using proven best practices from the
New Pathways for Youth program!
● ♦ Creating Community…………………………….…129B
Emily Killeen and Joan Campbell, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office I, II, III. GD
Prevent bullying in your program by creating a caring youth community! This workshop will teach you experiential
educational techniques for preventing and identifying negative behaviors such as name calling, put-downs, teasing, and
taunting. Learn fun, hands-on activities that will help youth bond and learn to solve problems together!
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SESSION 3 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS. ● Storytelling and Images: Using Comic Books to Educate………121B Miguel Lopez and Helen Anaya, Storynamics III, V. PM
Comic books are fun, exciting, wildly popular—and great teaching tools! Image-based storytelling can help overcome reading, language and cultural
barriers while enhancing child and family literacy! Learn how reading
comic books can help teach a variety of subjects and skills, as well as how
to teach kids to write and draw their own comic books!
● ♦ Hands On Banking: Financial Literacy Activities for Youth!...122A Brendon Riley, Wells Fargo III. GD
How old were you when you learned to manage money responsibly? For many of us, the answer is “too old.” This workshop teaches the basics of
Hands On Banking, a fun, innovative, and free financial-literacy program
for students grades 4-12. Learn how to teach the basics of good money management using engaging activities, problem
solving, and relevant real-life examples!
● Hands-on STEM Projects: ……………………...……122C
Easy for Staff, Fun For Youth! Harold Gordon, Nature-Watch III. PM
You don’t have to be a “science person” to do STEM! Learn
how to plan activities that are both fun and educational for kids— yet easy for you! Create engaging, hands-on STEM
projects that can be easily incorporated into your program!
● ♦ The Power of Connection ……………………….123 Jeremy King, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program
V, VI. PM
Building a relationship with school staffs and parents can
accelerate the success of your program and improve the
long term impact on the children in your care. Many pro-grams face resistance, but with the help from a panel of
experts (school principals, parents, and afterschool profes-
sionals) attendees can learn how to build relationships to
form a unified front that supports children's social and edu-
cational growth.
● ♦ Building Positive Relationships…………..……124A Liz Mangan & Jen Biddison, Kyrene School District II. PM
What makes an out-of-school time program a great place to be? The positive relationships that grow there! A strong,
quality OST program exemplifies positive relationship
building—between youth and youth, youth and staff, staff and staff, and staff and the community. Using Standard II
of the Arizona Quality Standards, gain new skills and per-
spectives to foster positive relationships across your pro-
gram—resulting in an inclusive and nurturing environment for youth, and a fun and enjoyable workplace for you!
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● ♦ The Roadmap To Engagement……………....…..124B Jansen Azarias, Higher Ground II, V. GD
Out-of-school time programs have the power to greatly influ-ence a young person’s behavioral development—a power that
is too often under-utilized. Join Jansen Azarias, Executive Di-
rector of Higher Ground Resource Center, as he guides you
through a relationship-based approach that not only positively impacts youth behavior, but also creates greater program loy-
alty and buy-in from families and the community!
● ♦ Rockets to the Rescue!..........................................125A&B Kirk Astroth, Eric Larsen and Curt Peters, Arizona 4-H III. PM
Rockets to the Rescue! was selected by the National 4-H as this
year’s National Youth Science Day (NYSD) experiment, and created by our very own University of Arizona/Arizona 4-
H team! This exciting, interactive rocketry project is being replicated by thousands of students across the country. Here’s your chance to learn all about it from the team that created it! Capacity for this hands-on workshop is limited,
so make sure you arrive early!
● Why Do They Act That Way? Understanding Children’s Temperament…………………………………..….126B
Neil Tift, Child Crisis Center II. GD
Every child is born with their own temperament-- a set of inherent personality traits that will stay with them throughout
their lives. A child’s temperament significantly affects how they behave, and how the world sees them. This workshop
will help you to better understand the three types of temperaments. Learn how to quickly assess temperaments, adjust discipline styles to reduce conflict, and teach kids important coping abilities and communication skills. One size defi-
nitely does not fit all!
● ♦ Good, Better, Best! Coaching Staff for Continuous Quality Improvement………………………....……..127A Lillian McCuen, Education Networks, Inc. II, VI. PM
Your staff needs a strong support system in order to achieve the best possible youth outcomes. Learn how to effectively
identify the strengths of your staff, as well as their areas for growth. Individualize your coaching to help staff translate
new knowledge into practice, and get tips on how to best nurture a successful coach-staff relationship!
♦ The Rainbow Connection…………….………………127C Stacey Jay Cavaliere and Kado Stewart, one n ten II, IV. GD
Safety, Respect, and Inclusion are important elements of every OST program. Learn how to create a safer and more inclusive
program setting by developing activities that avoid bias, pro-
mote respect and build positive attitudes and relationships. This training from one n ten, a leading LGBTQ youth organization,
will help OST staff gain the knowledge and skills to ensure that
all youth feel safe and respected, and show respect to all.
● ♦ Using Group Games to Inspire Learning…..….128A&B
Manny Padia, Produce Positivity III. GD
Kids love games! Learn how out-of-school time programs can
effectively use fun and exciting games to teach rules and lessons! Learn how to effectively facilitate group games, imple-ment new games, and modify games and rules to teach lessons to the youth in your program!
● ♦ Finding Meaning in Moments: Museum Teaching in OST…………………………..…………………..……129A
Niki Norris, Musical Instrument Museum III. PM
Ever organize an activity that fell flat? Do you want to inspire meaningful participation and discussion among the youth
in your program, but aren’t sure how? Museum educators deal with this same challenge every day, and have the skills to
engage kids’ interest in a variety of topics! In this workshop, learn the tricks of the trade for quickly assessing kids’ un-derstanding of a subject and then igniting enthusiastic discussion and interaction! Your programs will be more inclusive,
meaningful and fun as a result!
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The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence, in partnership with the
Governor’s Office for Children, Youth, and Families, certifies that
__________________________________________________
has successfully completed the following workshops as part of the
Arizona Statewide Out-of-School Time Conference on Saturday, November 15th, 2014:
______________________________________
Melanie W. McClintock, Executive Director
Innovation & Iteration in Education Jaime Casap
Google Inc. 20 Minutes
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Professional Development Key
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT = Program administration, planning, development or management.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT = Developmentally-appropriate activities, child guidance and methods, developmental psychology.
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