EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
NOVEMBER 5-7
2015
national youth -at- risk conference
»» Location: Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
LAS VEGAS
NV
HOSTED BY THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND THE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSIT Y, STATESBORO, GA IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSIT Y OF NEVADA, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, LAS VEGAS, NV
nationalyouthatrisk.org
national youth -at- risk conference
NOVEMBER 5-7
2015
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS E RI C L ANDER S JOHN VANDENBUR GH STEDMAN GR AHAM
Associate Professor, College of Education, Department of Teaching & Learning, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Founder, Directional Leadership, CyberBully Alert and PLUS Program, CEO at Vanden Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
OVERVIEW
Chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, Chicago, IL
»» Location: Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
LAS VEGAS
NV
THOUGHT LEADERS URBAN / DIVERSE STRAND
The conference trains adults who serve youth to create safe, healthy, caring, and intellectually empowering educational environments that foster the well-being of all children and adolescents. In these presentations, participants learn about current research-based educational programs and strategies, which empower young people to overcome at-risk conditions that may threaten their safety, health, emotional needs, or academic achievement.
KAI SCHAFFT Associate Professor, Educational Leadership & Rural Sociology, Director, Center on Rural Education and Communities, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
RURAL STRAND Administrative Director Case Management Specialist Program Coordinator/Professional Counselor District Officer Educator/Specialist 10% Juvenile Justice 2% Non-Profit Professional
3 16 3 10 7 11 26 9 5 Administrative 22 6 Director 3 14Management Case Specialist Program Coordinator/Professional Counselor
National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Las Vegas 2014 Attendance 2% 12%
School Administration 5% State Representative Social Worker Teacher
2%
8%
16%
5%
District Officer Educator/Specialist
8% 4%
Juvenile Justice Non-Profit Professional
7% 19%
LAMARR DARNELL SHIELDS President, Co-Founder, Senior Director of Education and Innovation, The Cambio Group, Baltimore, MD
SCHOOL CLIMATE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP STRAND STEVEN W. EDWARDS President, EEO, Edwards Educational Services, Inc., Alexandria, VA
national youth -at- risk conference EXHIBITOR OPTIONS $375
ONE SIX-FOOT TABLE includes skirting and chair (up to two people)
$400
ONE SIX-FOOT TABLE includes skirting and chair (up to two people) (after 5 p.m., October 14, 2015)
$50
ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
$100
EACH ADDITIONAL TABLE
$50
ACCESS TO POWER PER TABLE
$250 $100
NOVEMBER 5-7
2015
2015
*Sales prohibited NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION RATE - ONE SIX-FOOT TABLE
Please note: There will be no access to power. These tables are designated for informational displays only and reserved for non-profit organizations. No merchandise may be sold.
TAKE ONE TABLE - flyers and catalogs would equal 2 items
»» Location: Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
LAS VEGAS
CONFERENCE STRANDS RURAL Settings Accommodating the unique needs in rural settings to improve a positive school climate, attendance, achievement, graduation, and college and career readiness for all students, especially high-poverty populations.
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TRAINING GOALS Examine attitudes to beliefs and learn that change and growth have unlimited possibilities.
URBAN / DIVERSE Settings
Gain an increased understanding of some specific actions that can make a difference in the life of a young person.
Accommodating the unique needs in urban and diverse settings to improve a positive, inclusive school climate, attendance, achievement, graduation, and college and career readiness for all students, especially high-poverty populations.
Identify factors that contribute to high student achievement.
SCHOOL CLIMATE / TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP Settings Creating positive school climates and providing leadership to increase academic achievement and social-emotional skills for all students, especially high-poverty populations.
IN KIND SPONSORS
2015
Identify conditions that protect against risk factors and identify some strategies that foster resiliency in children at risk. Become acquainted with a sampling of prevention programs that are effective for certain populations and the strategies that work. Recognize opportunities for youth participation in planning, operating, and evaluating youth-focused programs and organizations.