29th Annual NYAR Conference (March 4-7, 2018)

Schedule
Sunday, March 4th
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2018
7:00 AM	2018 NYAR (Savannah) Program National Youth At Risk Conference 7:00 AM - 7:05 AM Presentation Materials Available
2:30 PM	Addressing the Poverty Mindset Hotep Hotep, Hustle University Scarbrough 1 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
2:30 PM	‘Calm Down!’ Crisis Management Skills for Educators of ‘At-Risk’ Youth Steve B. Parese Ed.D., SBP Consulting Scarbrough 1 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM	Grand Keynote Banquet Dan Rea, College of Education Regency Ballroom 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM	Identity Leadership: A Roadmap to Professional Success Stedman Graham, S. Graham & Associates Regency Ballroom 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, March 5th
8:30 AM	Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students for Excellence Baruti K. Kafele, Principal Kafele Consulting, LLC 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:30 AM	"21 Ways to Get Over It!" Using a Trauma Informed Approach to Help Teens Become Effective Leaders in their Lives Adair F. White-Johnson Sloane 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	Closing the Achievement Gap for Males of Color Jà Hon Vance, JV Educational Consultants Harborside Center East 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	Conversation Techniques for Difficult Parents, Students, Teachers & Administrators Beatrice "Bea" Lewis, Hearing Officer(retired) Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, Fl Plimsoll 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	Creating and Sustaining a Positive Learning Environment for Students At Risk Dr. Aviva Goelman Rice Scarbrough 5 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:30 AM	I AM STEM: Starting Your STEM Program from the Ground Up! Natalie S. King, Georgia State University 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	Implementing a 5th Quarter Program for At-Risk Student Athletes - "Getting Them to the 3E's - Enrolled, Enlisted or Employed!" Ahmand Tinker, Coweta County School System William Silveri, Clayton County School Schools 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:30 AM	Instructional Strategies Impacting Learners At Risk Abbigail J. Armstrong, Winthrop University Scarbrough 4 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	Interventions that Work: Literacy Interventions for Grades 6 - 12 Tabathia S. Baldy 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	Mirrors & Maps: Using YA Literature to Navigate Risks in Adolescent Life Lesley Roessing, Armstrong State University 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:30 AM	National High-Flying Schools Showcase Kimberly R. Mack, Cincinnati Public Schools Scarbrough 2 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:30 AM	Preventing Violence and Ensuring Safety in North Carolina Schools: A Statewide Analysis Edward J. Sabornie Ph.D., NC State University 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	Psychological First Aid Beverly Smith, PhD, LPC, CCMHC, ACS, Atlanta Public Schools 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	‘Stop Beating Around the Bush and Get to the Root!’ An Examination of How Racist and Classist Structures Produce ‘At-Riskness’ for Poor Students of Color Anthony Outler, Epic Empowerment Enterprises Harborside Center West 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	The Answer to “Why Do I Need to Know This?” Carmen D. Long, Georgia Connections Academy Scarbrough 3 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	Traditional Approaches to Hispanic Academic Success Wesley Montoya, Denver Public Schools Ballroom B 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	‘What’s in Your Wallet?’ Resisting the Lure of Angry Power Struggles with Challenging Youth Steve B. Parese Ed.D., SBP Consulting, Inc. Ballroom A 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM	Where is Waldo?! Challenging our Approach to Equity in Education John O. Nwosu Jr., Georgia Southern University Westbrook 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Presentation Materials Available
1:15 PM	1. Why Use Norm Referenced Standardized Tests to Answer: Did I Teach? Did They Learn? John Hobe, AA Westbrook 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:15 PM	ACT To Save a Life: Implementing an Evidence-based Suicide Prevention Program Meghan W. Diamon, Wellesly Hills, MA Sloane 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
1:15 PM	Behavior is a Symptom, NOT the Problem! Getting to the Root Akhenaton Benzo 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
1:15 PM	Change Your Language, Change Their Lives Frank Kros, Transformation Education Institute Ballroom B 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
1:15 PM	Engaging Students Through Instructional Games Reginald Carruth, Rutherford County Schools 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:15 PM	From Roadblocks to Bridges Taylor L. Teichman, National Sexual Violence Resource Center Verelst 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:15 PM	‘I Can Stop Anytime I Want to But I Just Don’t Want To’: Substance Abuse Education and Treatment for Resistant Youth Jeremiah Hopes, LPC, CAADC Scarbrough 4 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
1:15 PM	Motivate My Mindset: Teachers, Parents and Students setting their minds on Achievement, Growth and Excellence! Stephanie Leggett Percival 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:15 PM	National Youth-At-Risk Journal: Overview and Opportunities Cordelia Zinskie, Georgia Southern University Dan Rea, Georgia Southern University Ballroom F 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:15 PM	Safe Schools: Addressing Racism, Harassment, Bias and Bullying Through a Youth Development Lens John Vandenburgh, Protect Connect Educate Solutions, Scarbrough 1 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
1:15 PM	The Beacon in Our Journey: Next Stop: From Student Voice to Student Action Helen J. Webster, Montgomery County Public Schools Norman L. Coleman, Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland Beth W. Hester, Montgomery County Public Schools Vernon 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:15 PM	The Effects of Transition Programs on the Return to the Community from Residential Juvenile Justice Placement Lacey C. Ray, University of Georgia Ballroom E 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:15 PM	The Intentional Student: Strategies to Help Students of Low-Socioeconomic Status Succeed at Post- Secondary Institutions Patrick Phillips, Atlanta Metropolitan State College Scarbrough 3 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
1:15 PM	The Power of Storytelling: Five Educational Concepts Embraced Through Storytelling Chang’aa Mweti, University of Minnesota Scarbrough 2 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
1:15 PM	Town Hall Anthony Outler EdS, Epic Empowerment Enterprises Wesley Montoya, Denver Public Schools Karla La'Toya Sapp, U Matter Consultig and Counseling, LLC John Nwosu, Garrett Middle School Town Hall (Harborside Center West) 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
1:15 PM	Why Peer Intervention is Viable Cynthia L. Morton, Rockdale County Schools Antoinette Dunstan Candice Anderson Monica Seeley Ballroom D 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:15 PM	Why Use Norm-Referenced Standardized Tests to Answer: Did I Teach? Did They Learn? John Hobe Westbrook 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
1:15 PM	‘Working With Kids At Risk and Making a Difference, On The Street’ Jim C. Taylor Mr., Advanced Behavioral Counselors Briana A. Burney, GSU Kianna M. Reid, GSU Derrielle M. Brown, GSU Plimsoll 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
3:00 PM	A Teen and Her Mom Speak Out: Sex-Trafficking and Dangers of Social Media Martha A. Tudor, Augusta State University Verelst 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	Behavior is a Symptom, NOT the Problem! Getting to the Root Akhenaton Benzo 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	Change Your Language, Change Their Lives Frank J. Kros, Transformation Education Institute Ballroom B 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	Changing the Music: Understanding Educational Obstacles for Youth in Foster Care Amie J. Stearns, McKendree College IYC Percival 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
3:00 PM	Contextualizing Ethiopia as a Means of Healing the Black Identity Development of African American Boys. Liya Endale, Georgia State University Miles Irving Dr., Georgia State University Plimsoll 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
3:00 PM	Creating Educational Environments that Nurture Post-Traumatic Growth in Students Overcoming Trauma Pamela A. Larde, Mercer University Sloane 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	FIERY CONVERSATIONS: Facilitating The Heat Without Getting Burned Eric Rowles Scarbrough 3 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	‘I Can Stop Anytime I Want to But I Just Don’t Want To’: Substance Abuse Education and Treatment for Resistant Youth Jeremiah Hopes, The Center of Hopes Scarbrough 4 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	Promoting college access for at-risk high school students in Central Florida: A community-based intervention model. Kelly Astro, Valencia Community College Westbrook 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	Promoting Resilience and Community in a High-Poverty Urban School Kimberly R. Mack, Cincinnati Public Schools Pam Kinox Ballroom E 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
3:00 PM	Reviving Realistic Dreams …..What a High School Diploma Does for Youth At Risk Patti Huffman, Wilson County Adult High School Mary Ashby, Wilson County Adult High School Ballroom D 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
3:00 PM	Revolutionary Tools to Transform At-Risk Youth Jeff C. Dane, Kagan Professional Development 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	Safe Schools: Addressing Racism, Harassment, Bias and Bullying Through a Youth Development Lens John Vandenburgh, Vanden Corporation Scarbrough 1 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	Sex Trafficking and Social Media: A Teen and Mom Speak Out Martha A. Tudor, Augusta State University Isabelle Schwartz, Augusta University Verelst 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	Signs and Solutions: Addressing Gang Activity in Schools Daryl Macaluso, Durham Police Department Ballroom A 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	The School of Belonging: a culture building process for schools and classrooms David A. Levine, Teaching Empathy Institute Vernon 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
3:00 PM	Transforming High Risk Classrooms Jeff C. Dane, Kagan Professional Development Scarbrough 2 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM	Trust Building Tools for Talking with Youth During Times of Conflict Bonnie C. Springer, College of Charleston Andrea Crist, Developmental Therapy Institute Ballroom F 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
3:00 PM	Video Game Music: The Gamification of Music Pedagogy Mark Laughlin, Georgia Southwestern State University Scarbrough 5 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Tuesday, March 6th
8:30 AM	Are You Real? Fake? What's the Deal? Effective Parent Involvement Requires REALationships Ange Anglade LaShaune Lee, Christ Child Society Chanel Banks 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
8:30 AM	Building the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) capacity for students, faculty, and staff Dr. Beverly Smith, LPC, CCMHC, ACS, Atlanta Public Schools Dr. Patricia Ford, Atlanta Public Schools Vernon 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
8:30 AM	Computer Games for Motivation Dawn M. White, Family Impact Restoration Ministries Hyatt Regency, Savannah, Georgia 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:30 AM	Encouraging Communication, Collaboration, and Ownership of Learning through the use of Mobiles Cynthia Deaton, Clemson University Sandra Linder, Clemson University 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:30 AM	Engage Me or Enrage! Redefining Images of Young Men of Color LaMarr Darnell Shields, he Cambio Group and Johns Hopkins University Harborside Center East 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
8:30 AM	“Engaging Youth Leaders in Prevention Planning with Developmental Assets, Survey Data and Social Norming” Joseph H. Markiewicz Mr Ballroom F 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:30 AM	Entrepreneurship Education Empowers Youth to Change their Lives Marianna Brashear, Foundation for Economic Education Jason Riddle, Foundation for Economic Education Ballroom B 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:30 AM	Facilitating Biliteracy Development Through Culturally Efficacious Parental Engagement Summer Pannell, Georgia Southern University Ingrid Haynes, Texas Southern University Ballroom E 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
8:30 AM	Healthy Transitions: Peer Leadership among Youth with Behavioral Health Issues Vickie Harden Dr., Middle Tennessee State University V. Nikki Jones Dr., Middle Tennessee State University 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:30 AM	Helping Pre-Service Teachers Understand the "T" and "Q" in LGBTQ George Darden, Georgia Gwinnett College Jamie Lewis, Georgia Gwinnett College 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
8:30 AM	Holistic Advising: A Proactive Intervention for Success Arion Jett-Seals, Fayette County Public Schools 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:30 AM	Increasing African American and Latino Parental Involvement in School Timothy Allen, Gilead Group Ballroom A 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
8:30 AM	Make The Connection & Improve School Climate Victor M. Woods Mr, NA Scarbrough 5 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
8:30 AM	"New Outlets: plugging in makes a difference" Cary E. Holman Mr., LaVergne Middle School-Rutherford County-TN Jennifer Kinsman Mrs., LaVergne Middle School- Rutherford County-TN Ballroom D 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Presentation Materials Available
8:30 AM	SPARK: Bad Attitudes Not Bad Kids Thomas Peterson, University of West Georgia Scarbrough 2 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
8:30 AM	Strategies to Build Resilience in Students who Have Experienced Trauma Eliza Hirst, Office of the Child Advocate Teri B. Lawler, Stanton Middle School Jessica Begley, Office of the Child Advocate Scarbrough 3 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
8:30 AM	What Makes A Bully? Jacqueline Y. Smart, Savannah Chatham County School System, Scarbrough 4 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
10:15 AM	Addicted Brain: Reducing Risk for Substance Abuse Dontay C. Williams, Mercer University Ballroom F 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Bull's Eye - Hitting the Target for Every Student! Dianne M. Connolly Mrs., Elementary Principal Sara Hastings Mrs., Pentucket Lake School Percival 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	Developing teachers’ funds of knowledge of diverse at-risk adolescents through young adult literature. Paula Greathouse, TT Joan Kaywell, University of South Florida Westbrook 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	End Gun Violence: Step Forward Initiative Mark Revenew, Savannah Police Department, Lenny Gunther, Savannah Police Department Verelst 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Engage Me or Enrage! Redefining Images of Young Men of Color LaMarr Darnell Shields, The Cambio Group and Johns Hopkins University Harborside Center East 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	From the Street to the Classroom Jim C. Taylor Mr., Advanced Behavioral Counselors Scarbrough 1 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Improving Literacy Skills of all Students at the Secondary Level: A Practical Approach Tabathia S. Baldy Frederick T. Smith Sr., Colquitt County Schools Kristen Harrison, Colquitt County Schools Elizabeth (Betsy) Jones, Colquitt County Schools 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Increasing African American and Latino Parental Involvement in School Timothy Allen, Gilead Group Session 2 Breakouts (Ballroom A) 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Make The Connection & Improve School Climate Victor M. Woods Mr, NA 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Packing Climate Change: Building Positive Culture, Climate, and School Success Tiffany Taylor, Principal, Carver Road Middle School Plimsoll 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Panel Discussion: Bullying Eric Landers, Georgia Southern University Jacqueline Y. Smart, Savannah Chatham County School System, Kay N. Higgs Mrs, STARS Scarbrough 4 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Re-imagining RTI: Creating a multi-tiered support system for at-risk secondary students Molly A. Ferryman, The Academy for Urban Scholars Ballroom E 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	Reaching the Wounded Student Joe Hendershott, Hope 4 The Wounded, Inc. 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	Setting the Stage for Success: Empowering At-Risk Students Sarah C. Mayberry, Georgia Southern University Vernon 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Presentation Materials Available
10:15 AM	Trauma Intervention Strategies for School Counselors: A Collaborative Approach Maegan Vick, Auburn University Sarah McCausland, Auburn University Scarbrough 3 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Trauma, Teen Dating Violence and Academic Achievement: What Can We Do? Adair F. White-johnson Tamiko Lowry-Pugh Sloane 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
10:15 AM	Your True Colors Michelle Thomas, Educational Management and Development Group Aleta Benson Scarbrough 2 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Presentation Materials Available
11:30 AM	Cultivating Empathy through Project-Based Civic Action with Early Childhood Students and Students with Special Needs Holly Hilboldt Swain, UA Ballroom E 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM
11:30 AM	Traditional Approaches to Hispanic Academic Success Wes Montoya, Denver Public Schools Ballroom B 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM
1:00 PM	21st Century Teacher Preparation for Youth-at-Risk Mark L. Warner, Kennesaw State University 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM	A Teaching-Learning Grant Initiative: Developing the Critical Literacy Instructional Abilities of Pre-Service Educators Anne Katz Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Reading, Department of Childhood and Exceptional Student Education, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong campus Vivian Bynoe, Reference and Instruction Librarian/ Assistant Professor of Library Science, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong campus Percival 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:00 PM	Digging Deeper: Understanding the Effects of Poverty on Youth and Collectively Working Towards Justice Rajni Shankar-Brown, Stetson University Scarbrough 5 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
1:00 PM	Identifying and Fostering Health in Families Barbara F. Turnage Dr., Middle Tennessee State University Vickie Harden Dr., Middle Tennessee State University V. Nikki Jones Dr., Middle Tennessee State University Sloane 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:00 PM	Implementing the Innovative On Tour STEAM Art Integration Curriculum Program in a Georgia Title l School with Amazing Results! Lisa Williams, Thomas County School System Jamie Thompson, Thomas County Middle School Emily Holton, Thomas County Middle School Ronny Green, Valdosta State University Rudo Tsemunhu, Valdosta State University William Truby, Valdosta State University Ballroom D 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:00 PM	Panel Discussion: Unmasking Mean Girls Mary A. Felton, Evans County School System Scarbrough 2 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
1:00 PM	Shattered Ground: Mental Health Disorders in Children – A Hidden Crisis Yvonne Hefner, Georgia Gwinnett College Verelst 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:00 PM	Systemic Perspective of Conduct Disorder in Adolescents Charmayne Adams, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Scarbrough 3 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:00 PM	Transforming Youth from Within Thomas Peterson, University of West Georgia Plimsoll 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM	Using the Cluster Support Team and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to Provide Wraparound Services in a Large Urban School District Sarah E. Coffey, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Lorraine Stallworth, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Tony Majors, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Kay Higgs, STARS Nashville LeTrecia Gloster, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Yvette Carter, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Keith Ekhator, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Ballroom F 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:00 PM	Working Together: Building K-12/College Mentor Partnerships to Support Students with Learning Differences Tammy J. Graham, The Citadel Renee N. Jefferson, The Citadel Koy Mai, The Citadel Christopher "Gage" Russell, The Citadel Ashley Cannon, Charleston Charter School for Math and Science Mary Taylor, The Charleston Catholic School Vernon 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:00 PM	You’ve Got the POWARR! An Integrated Approach to Literacy and STEM Marquita S. Blades, Independent Education Consultant Scarbrough 4 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
1:15 PM	Building a Better Risk Prevention Model Steven Hornyak, Houston County Schools Scarbrough 1 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
1:30 PM	Teaching Diverse Learners the Words They Need to Succeed Joanne M. Billingsley, Billingsley Education Ballroom A 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM	Literacy for Life: Daily Reading Effectively Promotes Success (REPS) Karen Washington, John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Center Terecia Gill, John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Center 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:45 PM	Building Family Engagement Through Fathers, and Father-Figures, of Your Students Volunteering a Full School Day Keith Schumacher, WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Plimsoll 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	Collaborating with School Leaders and Librarians Leann Taylor, TT Ballroom B 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	Cultivating a Culture of Creativity – One Spam Carving at a Time! Kasey L. Bozeman, University of Georgia Percival 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:45 PM	Describing the Parent University Journey to the World Michael O'Neal, Parent University Scarbrough 3 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline: Meeting the Needs of Students of Color Placed At Risk Dr. Karla L. Sapp, U Matter Consulting and Counseling, LLC Sloane 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	Engaging Data-Based Problem-Solving to Address Chronic Absenteeism Among PreK-12 Students Amber Brundage, University of South Florida- Problem Solving Response to Intervention Project Scarbrough 4 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:45 PM	Enhancing Well-Being while Boosting Self-Esteem and Closing the Achievement Gap Marcia K. Wade, Math and Movement Westbrook 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	Ethical Considerations for Behavioral Support: Least Intrusive Planning J. Todd Stephens, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Tom J. Clees, University of Gerogia Angela Dalhoe, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Scarbrough 1 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	Grief& At-Risk Behaviors: Through the eyes of a teen Kiana Battle, Lamar County Board of Education Scarbrough 5 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:45 PM	Keeping Everyone Safe in a Violent Situation Sheila A. Pemberton, Certified Restraint Training Verelst 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	Panel Discussion: Meeting the Challenges of Rural Education Robert L. Lake, Georgia Southern University Valerie Roberts, Stewart County School Vickie L. Harden, Middle Tennessee State University Ballroom F 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	Relate-Motivate-EDUCATE Libby H. Parker, Samford University & Holy Family- Huntsville Amanda M. Lemons, Samford University & Madison County Schools- Huntsville Ballroom D 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Presentation Materials Available
2:45 PM	Strategic Approaches: Academic Success Strategies For At Risk Students Courtney S. Plotts, Council For At Risk Student Education and Professional Standards Ballroom E 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	Teaching Diverse Learners the Words They Need to Succeed Joanne M. Billingsley, Billingsley Education Ballroom A 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	The Poverty Simulation: Increasing Teacher Sensitivity for Students Living in Poverty Aviva Rice, Bryan County Schools Linda Ann McCall, Armstrong State University Jacquelyn E. Ogden, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Vernon 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM	W.I.L.D. Fire: Reinvigorating and Reimagining the Campaign for Youth Engagement Christopher Conner, W.I.L.D. Program Coordinator Scarbrough 1 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM	A Moral Imperative for Ensuring the Academic Success of Diverse Student Populations Roben W. Taylor, Dalton State College 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	A review of survey data collected on the use of Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) based instructional strategies by educators in Pennsylvania schools Eric J. Bieniek, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Mike Monfore, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Matthew Erickson, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Ashlea Rineer-Hershey, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Richael Barger-Anderson, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Adolescent Emotional Wellness From a Multicultural Lens whitney b. robertson, North Carolina State University at Raleigh 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Bullies, Tattletales, and Good Citizens: Helping Students Define, Identify, and Report Authentic Bullying Behavior Robert C. Jones, LaGrange College Kylie Reynolds, LaGrange College Marilauren Farr, LaGrange College Julie Ramirez, LaGrange College Lauren Sanders, LaGrange College 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Cancer Happens: Impacting Teens for Life Jana P. Mastrogiovanni, Cancer Pathways 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Children of Substance Abusing Parents Nicole Dale, Rochester School District 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Choices and Consequences: A Mind is a Terrible thing to Waste Ian Elmore-Moore, Noble Truth Project Inc. Demecca Jones, Noble Truth Project Inc. Jalani Traxler, Noble Truth Project Inc. John Doyle, Noble Truth Project Inc. Jimez Alexander, Noble Truth Project Inc. 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Closing Achievement Gaps and Improving Students' Attitudes towards School through Cross-Curriculum Integration and Project Based Learning Zakiyyah Stroman, Darlington High School Harborside East Center 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Common Core Georgia Performance Standards and Special Education Megan Fromme, Georgia Southern University Harborside East Center 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Counseling and Educational Strategies to Promote Student Success for Students Living in Poverty Brandee Appling Ph.D., Auburn University Jamie Carney Dr., Auburn University Malti Tuttle Ph.D., Auburn University 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Developing Identity and Third Culture Kids Amy Rustine, Georgia Southern University Harborside East Center 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Developmental Justice Darleen Claire Wodzenski, Orchard Human Services, Inc. 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Effective counseling techniques for working with 'At-Risk' youth in residential settings David Scott, Clemson Marisa Finlayson, Clemson University Heather Mack Suits, Clemson University Charlotte Lazarus, Clemson University Hannah Wegley, Clemson University 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Effects of Excessive Sugar Consumption in Adolescents Michael A. Hinson, Georgia Southern University Ashley Passantino, Georgia Southern University Padmini Shankar, Georgia Southern University 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Facilitating Children’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in After-School Settings Keonya C. Booker, College of Charleston, Department of Teacher Education, South Carolina Harborside East Center 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	FranklinCovey Leader in Me Program: The Impact on Title 1 Students - A Positive Social Climate for all Children and Youth Ronny Green, Valdosta State University Paula Tench, University of North Georgia Lantry Brockmeier, Valdosta State University William truby, Valdosta State University Rudo Tsemunhu Kathy Nobles, Florida Department of Education 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Improving Health Outcomes for Vulnerable Populations through Innovative Partnerships with a Focus on Social Determinants of Health Gregory J. Rosso 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth: Health disparities and Protective Factors Jeremy D. Shain, George Washington University Harborside East Center 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Life Long Literacy Paulette Harris Mrs., Augusta University 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Literacy-Based Action Research: Strategies for Improving Student Achievement Anne Katz Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Reading, Department of Childhood and Exceptional Student Education, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong campus Deborah Jaudon, Reading Specialist M.Ed. graduate Danielle Russell, Reading Specialist M.Ed. graduate Jennifer Formby, Reading Specialist M.Ed. graduate 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Project LION: Learning in Our Neighborhood A Community Partnership Gerlinde G. Beckers, Southeastern Louisiana University 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	RAMbassadorS: Making Student Leadership the Cornerstone of PBIS Megan Chaffin, Newton High School Virginia Waters, Newton High School Carla Hull, Newton High School Patrice Tealer, Newton High School 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Reaching Diverse Learners in Elementary Science with Instructional Technology Stephanie Q. Hendrith, Murray State University 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Reducing Recidivism in At-Risk Urban Youth Through Lyrical Expression Therapy: A Qualitative Program Evaluation Margaret Goldman, University of Miami 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Reinforcement Interventions for Title I Schools: Realistic Practices for Classroom Behavior and Academic Achievement Kelly C. Dreger, Valdosta State University William F. Truby, Valdosta State University 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Rural School Counselors’ Perceptions of Children and Adolescents Living in Poverty Christi S. Jones, Faulkner University Bethany A. Lanier, University of West Georgia 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Sparking Eco-Awareness through Global Environmental Literacy with Urban Elementary Students Kimberly R. Mack, Cincinnati Public Schools Cathleen Farrell, Cincinnati Public Schools Milbeth Allen, Cincinnati Public Schools Susan Arbogast, Cincinnati Public Schools 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	Steering at risk students in the right direction on life's highway Sheila Coats Mrs. Harborside East Center 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	Students Advocating for Youth Robin McWilliams, North Carolina State University at Raleigh 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	SupportingTeachers of ELL Students Abigail Slattery, Georgia Southern University Harborside East Center 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	The Effect of Economic Level on Students’ Goal Setting Mary Hollingsworth, UWA Hasna Abu Khalid, Seattle University 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	The Effects of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on the Health of Youth in United States Ashley E. Passantino, Georgia Southern University Michael A. Hinson, Georgia Southern University Padmini Shankar, Georgia Southern University 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	The EXCEL Mindset: If I EXCEL and you EXCEL then we EXCEL together Jake Golden IV, Muscogee County School District 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
4:00 PM	The Monster in the Classroom Alfreda Love, Alfreda Love 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
4:00 PM	What's Love Got to Do with It? Everything. Sarah E. Jones, University of Georgia 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, March 7th
8:00 AM	Ensuring Every Student Suceeds with a Supportive School Climate Jane Bluestein, Instructional Support Services, Inc. Ballroom A-B 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Presentation Materials Available
9:45 AM	A, B, C, D, Schwa: Improving Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers Anita Sanders, Gardner-Webb University Percival 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Alternative to Expulsion Shauna Bock, St. Paul Public Schools Dan Wolf, St. Paul Public Schools Scarbrough 4 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
9:45 AM	An Integrated Approach to Transforming School Culture and Climate Kathleen Bevins, Cedar Rapids Community School District Justin Blietz, Cedar Rapids Community School District Carlos Grant, Cedar Rapids Community School District Scarbrough 3 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Bridging the Gap: Understanding Student Perspectives of Mentally Healthy School Spaces in Alternative School Settings Adam W. Jordan, Assistant Professor Desmond Vaird, University of North Georgia Allsion Reilly, University of North Georgia Sloane 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
9:45 AM	Count Yourself In: A Village Approach to Combating Truancy Curlandra Lightfoot-Smith, Positive Behavior Interventions and Support District Takeysha Ray, Bibb County School District Scarbrough 2 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Creating Structured Environments: Teaching the relationship between behavioral choices and outcomes Whitney Wayne Meade, The University of Alabama in Huntsville Verelst 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Cultural Awareness-Building Relationships Dr. Lakeysha Y. Hallmon, georgia department of education Simone Danielson, Georgia Department of Education Vernon 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Experience and Enjoy Therapeutic West African Drumming Tom Harris III, Youth Villages, Inner Harbour Campus Harborside Center West 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Got Groups? Redefining Small Groups Through Tiered Intervention Systems Patrick E. Carter III, Newton County Victoria Lockhart, Newton County Ballroom F 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Interconnectedness: Create a Culturally Aware School Environment / Cultural Awareness = Building Relationships? Dr. Lakeysha Y. Hallmon, georgia department of education Cindy Turner, Georgia Deparment Of Education Vernon 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Lost and Found in Transition: How Alumni of Foster Care Experience Transitions in Higher Education Sarah E. Jones, University of Georgia Ballroom D 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Phoenix Rising from the Ashes--A Last-Chance Approach to Turnaround School Culture Janet Morris, North Nicholas High School Plimsoll 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Positive School Climate Steven W. Edwards, Edwards Educational Services, Inc. Ballroom A 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Question-and-Answer Session with Keynote Speaker Baruti Kafele Barutti Kafele, LLC Scarbrough 1 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM	Table of a second chance Jean P. Belizaire Mr., Brockton High Point Drug Tx Center Ballroom E 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation Materials Available
11:15 AM	Be A Friend First Cassandra Campbell, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Cassandra Campbell Scarbrough 4 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Being an advocate for the effective integration and education of refugee children Kate E. Crockett, Augusta University Daniel Jeng, Augusta University Vernon 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
11:15 AM	"Black Girl Magic": Understanding Our Misunderstood Black Girls Through Therapeutic Relationship Building Phylicia O. Wilford MSW, LCSW, Savannah-Chatham Country Public School System Ballroom D 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Deter Juvenile Delinquency Utilizing Interscholastic Sports Drew Zwald, Georgia Southern University Verelst 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	First Offender Drug Diversion: An Alternative to Zero Tolerance Stephanie A. Davis Ms., Metro Nashville Public Schools Sloane 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
11:15 AM	IMPLEMENTATION OF A SPECIFIC SCHEMA THEORY STRATEGY TO FACILITATE READING COMPREHENSION FOR AT-RISK READERS David C. Little, Samford University Scarbrough 3 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Narratives of Resilience Donald B. Redmond, Mercer University Ballroom E 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Positive School Climate Edwards Educational Services Ballroom A 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Social Media, Online Cruelty and Cyberbullying: Update on the Youth Perspective Patti Agatston, International Bullying Prevention Association Scarbrough 2 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Standing in the Gap: A Relevant Blueprint for Closing the Ambition and Achievement Gaps Between ‘At-Risk’ and ‘Not At-Risk’ Youth Keith Brown, 2020 Enterprises LLC Harborside Center East 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Standing in the Gap: A relevant Blueprint for Closing the Ambition and Achievement Gaps Between ‘At-Risk’ and ‘Not At-Risk’ Youth Keith Brown, 2020 Enterprises LLC Harborside Center East 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Take the Limits Off!!! Angela S. Coaxum-Young, Favor Academy of Excellence, Inc. Plimsoll 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Using Restorative Practices to Create a School District that Cares Louis L. Fletcher PhD, School District 49 (Colorado) Kim Boyd PsyD, School District 49 (Colorado) Scarbrough 1 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Presentation Materials Available
11:15 AM	Working with ‘At-Risk’ Students: Self Check Joe Johnson, Joe Johnson Group Scarbrough 5 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM	Working with ‘At-Risk’ Students: Self Check Joe Johnson, Joe Johnson Group LLC Scarbrough 5 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
2019
Tuesday, March 5th
1:15 PM	Signs and Solutions: Addressing Gang Activity in Schools Daryl Macaluso, Durham Police Department Session 3 (Harborside Center East) 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

29th Annual NYAR Conference (March 4-7, 2018)

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