National Youth-At-Risk Conference, West (2015-2017)

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: A Chance in the World

Steve Pemberton

Regency Ballroom East

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Using a Non-Traditional Teaching Approach to Close the Learning Achievement Gap for Males of Color

Já Hon Vance

Urban Strand - Navarro

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Integrating School Mental Health with Urban PBIS Initiatives

Elizabeth J. Avery, Four County Counseling Center
Tenicia Helmberger, Kokomo Central School Corporation

Urban Strand - Navarro

2:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Rule of Engagement: How to Impact Culture & Climate in 30 Days

Raphael Johnson

Urban Strand - Navarro

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

From Misfit to Right-fit: Developing Classroom Culture and Climates Conductive to growth of Children in Under-Resourced High-Poverty Schools

Jelani Jabari Ph.D., Pedagogical Solutions, LLC

Urban Strand - Navarro

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Bridges: A Public School Program for At-Risk Youth with Disabilities

Paul W. Bauer, Special School District of St. Louis County
Wendi Pendergrass, Special School District of St. Louis County

Urban Strand - Navarro

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Community Cultural Wealth and Collaboration: Communities and Educators Unite for English Learners!

Adriana Abundis
Lorena Claeys

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

“Leave Me Alone… Wait, Come Back!” Rubber-Band Relationships with Traumatized Children.

Steve B. Parese Ed.D., SBP Consulting, Inc.

Urban Strand - Navarro

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Providing Overaged At-Risk Youth with an Opportunity to RISE to Their Age Appropriate Grade Level

Belinda Hope, Broward County Public Schools
Timothy W. Sternberg, Broward County Public Schools
Jennifer Lockett, jennifer.lockett@browardschools.com
Deborah Martin, Broward County Public Schools
Philip Ganci, Broward County Public Schools

Urban Strand - Navarro

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM