PRE-CONFERENCE ACADEMIES
Join us for our comprehensive Pre-Conference Academies, aimed at helping you create change both personally and professionally. These intensive sessions are designed to give participants an in-depth learning experience in specific areas. They are intended to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit as well as build capacity by inspiring you to become an agent for change.
Pre-Conference Academy sessions are either half or full-day events (3-8 hours) and include workshop materials*. Pre-registration is mandatory. Please see individual academy descriptions below for exact times. You must be registered to attend the BOOST Conference in order to attend a Pre-Conference Academy.
NOTE: You cannot register on-site for Pre-Conference Academies. The deadline to register for all Pre-Conference Academy sessions is April 15, 2025.
You cannot switch your Pre-Conference Academy registration on-site. You may only attend the Pre-Conference Academy you registered for online.
Tuesday, April 29
Building and Strengthening Developmental Relationships with Young People
1:00PM-4:00PM
$75 per person (includes materials and certificate)
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Presenter: Nanyamka Redmond, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Search Institute, Minneapolis, MN
Developmental relationships help young people forge identities, learn new skills, and strengthen the roots of their success, so they can withstand the storms of life. Educators can help young people figure out who they are and who they can become. This workshop helps participants learn to intentionally build developmental relationships with young people to powerfully benefit youth learning and development.
Click here to learn more about our Developmental Relationships Pre-Conference Academy.
Staff Wellness - A Softness Break for You with Tara Stiles
1:00PM-4:00PM
$75 per person (includes materials and certificate)
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Presenter: Tara Stiles, Co-Founder, Strala Yoga, Sharon, CT
Our time together will include easy-going practices that combine the movement and healing wisdom of tai chi with the practice of yoga, tai chi, and qigong, to help release stress, heal, and move more easily through challenge. It begins with a mindset, that says our best way to get where we’re going is to feel good along the way.
Click here to learn more about our Staff Wellness Pre-Conference Academy.
Light Up Hats & Headpieces: A Beginner’s Guide to STEAM Fashion
1:00PM-4:00PM
$75 per person (includes materials and certificate)
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Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop, no prior experience in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math), sewing, or circuits is needed! You'll learn how to create simple circuits and turn them into wearable accessories like hats or headpieces. Circuits have been part of fashion for years—now it's your turn to add your own STEM Fashion electric twist as you design your own light-up creation! This Pre-Conference Academy is designed to be fun, creative, and welcoming to all. Explore how playful design, fashion, and STEAM go hand-in-hand.
Click here to learn more about our STEAM Fashion Pre-Conference Academy.
Pre-Conference Academy REGISTRATION contact
Do you have any questions about registering for our Pre-Conference Academies? Please contact:
Connon Finn, Program Coordinator
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Please note: Name badges are required to attend all BOOST Conference events including all meals and all workshops.
