CONFERENCE STRANDS
I. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Closing the achievement gaps and promoting learning for all students in a democratic society.
Some possible topics: Exemplary school practices; Model academic programs; Talent development; Literacy programs; Teaching methods; Learning strategies or styles; Multiple intelligences; Creative or critical thinking; Learning readiness; Early intervention; High-performing, high-poverty schools; Alternative schools; After school programs; Summer programs; Instructional technology; Inclusion; Special Education; Migrant Education; School leadership.
II. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS
Fostering social and emotional skills of all children and youth and enhancing the social climate.
Some possible topics: Creating a sense of community in classrooms & schools; Caring curriculum; Resilience; Empowerment; Leadership skills; Motivation; Character education; Self-Esteem; Cooperative learning; Diversity awareness; Multi-cultural education; Life skills; Emotional intelligence; Communication; Decision making; or Goal setting skills.
III. SAFETY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Preventing violence and ensuring safety, including cyber safety, for all children and youth.
Some possible topics: Creating safe spaces; Conflict resolution; Peer mediation; Behavior management; Anger management; Bullying prevention; Crisis management; Gang intervention; Juvenile Justice programs; Law Enforcement collaborations; School security systems or programs; Cyber safety.
IV.MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH
Promoting the mental and physical health of all children and youth.
Some possible topics: Wellness programs; Intervention, prevention, or treatment programs; Counseling or therapy programs; Drug, alcohol, or tobacco education; Sex education; Physical or emotional disorders treatments; ADD/ADHD treatment.
V. FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Developing and enhancing family and community support for all children and youth.
Some possible topics: Adult-Youth partnerships; Mentoring; Parenting skills, support, or involvement; Foster care; Community programs, partnerships, or service projects; Internships; Business collaborations; University partnerships; Faith-based initiatives; Social service programs.
Closing the achievement gaps and promoting learning for all students in a democratic society.
Some possible topics: Exemplary school practices; Model academic programs; Talent development; Literacy programs; Teaching methods; Learning strategies or styles; Multiple intelligences; Creative or critical thinking; Learning readiness; Early intervention; High-performing, high-poverty schools; Alternative schools; After school programs; Summer programs; Instructional technology; Inclusion; Special Education; Migrant Education; School leadership.
II. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS
Fostering social and emotional skills of all children and youth and enhancing the social climate.
Some possible topics: Creating a sense of community in classrooms & schools; Caring curriculum; Resilience; Empowerment; Leadership skills; Motivation; Character education; Self-Esteem; Cooperative learning; Diversity awareness; Multi-cultural education; Life skills; Emotional intelligence; Communication; Decision making; or Goal setting skills.
III. SAFETY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Preventing violence and ensuring safety, including cyber safety, for all children and youth.
Some possible topics: Creating safe spaces; Conflict resolution; Peer mediation; Behavior management; Anger management; Bullying prevention; Crisis management; Gang intervention; Juvenile Justice programs; Law Enforcement collaborations; School security systems or programs; Cyber safety.
IV.MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH
Promoting the mental and physical health of all children and youth.
Some possible topics: Wellness programs; Intervention, prevention, or treatment programs; Counseling or therapy programs; Drug, alcohol, or tobacco education; Sex education; Physical or emotional disorders treatments; ADD/ADHD treatment.
V. FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Developing and enhancing family and community support for all children and youth.
Some possible topics: Adult-Youth partnerships; Mentoring; Parenting skills, support, or involvement; Foster care; Community programs, partnerships, or service projects; Internships; Business collaborations; University partnerships; Faith-based initiatives; Social service programs.