Wednesday, April 30, 2008
11:00am-5:00pm

Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 for our comprehensive pre-conference workshop sessions. All of the workshop sessions have been designed as a Training of Trainers (TOT) Model in order for participants to receive an in-depth learning experience in specific areas of curriculum and program development. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to truly reward you in your personal and professional growth.

Inspire Change is the theme for the pre-conference TOT sessions. These workshops are intended to rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit as well as build capacity by inspiring you to become an agent for change within your after school and out-of-school time programs.

All Pre-conference sessions are full-day events and include lunch and all workshop materials. Pre-registration is required. An additional fee of $50 per person is required upon registration. You must be registered to attend the BOOST Conference in order to attend the pre-conference workshops. Please be choose a selected workshop session and sure to register early as space is limited!

INSPIRE LEARNING
After School Content Literacy Project for California
Dr. Douglas Fisher, Professor, San Diego State University; Dr. Nancy Frey, Associate Professor, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

All staff members involved in after school programs can have a positive impact on students' academic achievement and literacy development.  This interactive session will focus on specific research-based strategies that are immediately useful during homework assistance time and enrichment activities, including read alouds/think alouds, writing to learn, and graphic organizers.

A statewide initiative, the After School Literacy Project for California holds important promise to strengthen supplemental support services for students in California after school programs. This project is a partnership of The After School Partnerships Office (ASPO) of the California Department of Education (CDE); San Diego State University Research Foundation; and The Region 9 Technical Assistance Center for After School Programs, San Diego County Office of Education.
 
This initiative is in alignment with the CCSESA document, System Change for Language Arts: A County Course of Study, in its focus on creating system-wide literacy programs.  Most of the strategies were drawn from the handbook, Strategic Teaching and Learning, Standards-Based Instruction to Promote Content Literacy in Grades 4-12 (CDE, 2000).  All participants will receive a copy of the training materials. 

INSPIRE YOUTH
After School University

The After School University delivers a structured training system for after school staff and provides a certificate of completion upon completion of the workshops.  Youth Development and Technology for the New Age are offered as complimentary courses for the pre-conference sessions.  This pre-conference is sponsored by the Downtown Community Development YMCA, Long Beach, CA. 

Youth Development
Carola Secada, After School Operations Director, Downtown Community Development YMCA, Long Beach, CA

This 3-hour course explores all facets of youth development.  Participants will learn to build effective relationships with children, parents, and teachers as well as gain knowledge in conflict resolution, communication techniques, and cultural competency and team building.  They will also gain an understanding of what it means to provide a safe environment for children and be a true mentor for youth. 

Technology for the New Age
Les Peters, Brian Mendez, Leonard Salcido and Phyras Men, Downtown Community Development YMCA, Long Beach, CA

This 3-hour session will give participants will get a feel for project-based learning through graphic design, music and movie making, Internet research, software/hardware, and other cool games to enhance after school enrichment lessons.  Find out what your students have been missing and how to properly introduce technology to create success in your students!

INSPIRE LEADERS
After School Leadership Institute
Dr. Andria (Andi) Fletcher, Chief Consultant, Center for Collaborative Solutions, Sacramento, CA

This exceptional Institute brings five of the nation’s top leaders together to share their knowledge and experiences in developing high quality, sustainable afterschool programs.  In each session, you’ll gain new insights into why leadership is a choice, not a title. You’ll learn how to build on your strengths and develop the skills that matter most.  You’ll discover new ways to work smarter, not harder. And you’ll have the tools you’ll need to take yourself and your program to the next level. Each participant will a receive a free copy of the newly published Lessons in Leadership: Words of Wisdom from Pioneer Directors who Developed Exemplary Afterschool Programs and an opportunity to engage in lively question and answer discussions with these leaders.