2008 Putting Best Practices into Action:
Fostering Positive Youth Development in Connecticut
Keynote Speaker
Fostering Positive Youth Development in Connecticut
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jean Rhodes, author of Stand By Me: The Risks and Rewards of Youth Mentoring and editor of Mobilizing Adults for Positive Youth Development
Workshop Presenters
Developing Tomorrow's Professionals. Dr. Stephen Hoag, founder of Developing Tomorrow's Professionals (DTP).
The Caron Foundation: How Cessation Groups Improve School Climate. Traci Wojciechowski, Regional Coordinator of Student Services for Caron Treatment Centers.
Engaging Urban Youth in Neighborhood Action: Youth as Community Leaders. Kai Perry, Program Coordinator for Hill Youth Action Team.
iMentor: Reaching More Mentors and Mentees Through Technology. Anne Gribbon, Coordinator Volunteer Services, Bridgeport Public Schools; Dana Saxon, iMi Director of Partnerships, iMentor; Malin Olofsson, Program Coordinator Wi-mentor.
The Evolution of Prevention and Youth Development: A Case Study. Denique C. Weidema, Program Facilitator for Stopping Underage Drinking in Stratford (SUDS).
Capital Workforce Partners: Career Competency System. Dennis Mink, School-to-Career Coordinator; Althea Webber, Program Support Specialist; Millie Lopez-Cook, Youth Employer Engagement Specialist.
Creating SMART Leaders: A Comprehensive Approach to Positive Youth Development. Sheryl Sprague, Rushford Prevention Manager; Felicia Goodwine-Vaughters and Nikki Stephenson, Student Assistant Counselors.
ACE Mentor Program: Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering. Diane Christiano, Coordinator for Career and Technology Education for Stratford Public Schools; Maria A. Loitz, President of ACE Mentor Program of Connecticut.
Youth Outcome Handbook mentioned by Deborah Stewart, panelist presenter
Workshop Presenters
Developing Tomorrow's Professionals. Dr. Stephen Hoag, founder of Developing Tomorrow's Professionals (DTP).
The Caron Foundation: How Cessation Groups Improve School Climate. Traci Wojciechowski, Regional Coordinator of Student Services for Caron Treatment Centers.
Engaging Urban Youth in Neighborhood Action: Youth as Community Leaders. Kai Perry, Program Coordinator for Hill Youth Action Team.
iMentor: Reaching More Mentors and Mentees Through Technology. Anne Gribbon, Coordinator Volunteer Services, Bridgeport Public Schools; Dana Saxon, iMi Director of Partnerships, iMentor; Malin Olofsson, Program Coordinator Wi-mentor.
The Evolution of Prevention and Youth Development: A Case Study. Denique C. Weidema, Program Facilitator for Stopping Underage Drinking in Stratford (SUDS).
Capital Workforce Partners: Career Competency System. Dennis Mink, School-to-Career Coordinator; Althea Webber, Program Support Specialist; Millie Lopez-Cook, Youth Employer Engagement Specialist.
Creating SMART Leaders: A Comprehensive Approach to Positive Youth Development. Sheryl Sprague, Rushford Prevention Manager; Felicia Goodwine-Vaughters and Nikki Stephenson, Student Assistant Counselors.
ACE Mentor Program: Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction and Engineering. Diane Christiano, Coordinator for Career and Technology Education for Stratford Public Schools; Maria A. Loitz, President of ACE Mentor Program of Connecticut.