WE SERVE WITH HEART AND “SOLE”
2023 Youth Development Summit YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES
Saturday, February 25, 2023
9:00am-3:00pm
Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (MaCES) Magnet
5800 King Ave, Maywood, CA 90270
GET READY!
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles 2023 Youth Development Summit is an opportunity for all staff who work with youth to come together to learn, collaborate, and grow. Presenters from the Los Angeles YMCA and partner Youth Development Organizations offer a variety of workshops to enhance your professional development and strengthen your impact.
WHO All youth-serving staff team members in the Los Angeles YMCA. This includes team members from the following departments: Before & After School Child Care, Preschool, Early Learning Readiness (ELR), Child Activity Center, Day Camp, Sleepaway Camp, Teen Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Sports, Aquatics & more. We expect over 500 team members to be in attendance.
WHERE Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (MaCES)
5800 King Avenue, Maywood, CA 90270
WHEN Saturday, February 25, 2023
9:00am-3:00pm
Check-in begins at 8:15am
ENTRY Enter from service gate at Mayflower Avenue and East 58th Street
PARKING
• School Parking Garage – free parking. Access on the Mayflower Avenue and East 58th Street.
• Please note, we have been told that the City of Maywood is allowing the YMCA to park on Mayflower Avenue without penalty or risk of being ticketed. Park on Mayflower Avenue at your own risk.
• Southeast Rio Vista YMCA at Maywood – free parking. Within walking distance (0.4 miles; 8 minute walk). Located at 4801 E 58th St, Maywood, CA 90270, behind the school campus.
TRANSPORT Carpooling is strongly encouraged: it is fun, it saves on gas and makes parking easier.
PAID TRAINING Hourly staff will be paid 5.5 hours for the training; (9:00am-3:00pm with a 30 minute unpaid meal break).
Staff may submit an Employee Expense report to be reimbursed for mileage – please speak with your supervisor for reimbursement form. Restrictions apply.
Staff may be paid for additional travel time – please speak with your supervisor. Restrictions apply.
DRESS CODE Casual work appropriate. Shoes must be closed-toe and closed heel. No Crocs or sandals. Some workshops are interactive, so dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes for walking. Jeans are okay as long as they are appropriate. You will be provided with an event tshirt at the start of the Summit that you can wear during the day if you wish. The Summit tshirt is black with purple lettering – sizes available from Small to 3XL.
MEALS/SNACKS Light refreshments will be available in the morning. Bring your own coffee (we apologize, but coffee will not be provided). Lunch and bottled water will be provided. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle (there are water bottle filler stations throughout the school)
EXTRA EVENT We will have an optional networking mixer/after party from 3:00pm-4:00pm for staff interested in staying. There will be light appetizers available during the networking mixer/after party. This is an optional event that is unpaid.
RESTROOMS • There will be students on campus during the event.
• Only MaCES students may use the student restrooms. YMCA staff team members, guests, volunteers and presenters MAY NOT use student restrooms.
• Restrooms are located here: the front of the school in the MPR and on the first floor of the main buildings, in the OFFICES located between classrooms 3-104 and 3-110; 4-104 and 4-110; and 5-104 and 5-110.
SCHEDULE
• 8:15am-9:00am Check-In for All (participants and workshop presenters)
• 9:00am-10:00am AM Joint Session
• 10:00-10:10am Break/Transition
• 10:10am-11:00am Session 1 Workshops
• 11:00am-11:10am Break/Transition
• 11:10am-12:00pm Session 2 Workshops
• 12:00pm-12:50pm
• 12:50-1:00pm
• 1:00pm-1:50pm Leadership Cohorts
• 1:50pm-2:00pm Break/Transition
• 2:00pm-3:00pm PM Joint Session
• 3:00pm-4:00pm Optional Networking Mixer/After Party
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Workshops will be available in three sessions. All sessions will be 50 mins. Each workshop is intended to be interactive, providing opportunities for discussion, information sharing and hands on experience. Workshop categories include:
• Cultural Competency
• Child and Youth Growth and Development
• Family, School, & Community Relationships
• Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
• Interactions with Children & Youth
• Learning Environment & Curriculum
• Youth Engagement
Each workshop has limited space available. We regret that we cannot accommodate requests for workshop changes. Please consider collaborating with your team members to attend a variety of workshops and share knowledge gained with one another.
HOW TO REGISTER
To register for the Summit and your workshop selection for each session, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/YDSummit2023. See next page for detailed directions on how to register.
For questions, please reach out to your supervisor.
NETWORKING EVENT & AFTER PARTY
3:00pm-4:00pm,
This is an optional, off-the-clock event. RSVP when you register, if interested.
Lunch
Transition
on campus at MaCES
Food & Appetizers | Photo Booth | Live Band | DJ/Music | Networking | Fellowship Interactive Games & Contests | Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bar
REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
Step 1 Review this Guidebook. This Guidebook provides a listing of all of the workshops being offered, including presenters, description, audience and learning outcomes.
Step 2 Identify one (1) or two (2) workshops that you wish to take during Session 1 and Session 2 of the Summit
Step 3 Gather feedback from your supervisor as to which workshops might be best for you.
Step 4 Standout! Select workshops that speak to your personal and professional goals. Do not just sign-up for a workshop because that is where your friends or teammates are going. Try to divide, conquer and collaborate with your teammates to attend a variety of workshops so that you can share the knowledge gained with one another.
Step 5 After following Steps 1-4, you should have two workshops identified. One workshop for Session 1 and a second workshops for Session 2. We encourage one of your workshops to be your choice and for your second workshop to be something recommended by your supervisor
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
Step 6 Visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/YDSummit2023
Step 7 Select one workshop from Session 1 (10:10am-11:00am)
Step 8 Select one workshop from Session 2 (11:10am-12:00pm)
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
Make sure you select ONE workshop from Session 1 and ONE workshop from Session 2. The system will only allow for you to select a maximum of two (2) workshops; be sure that your workshops are at two different times and do not overlap.
Step 9 Once you check the boxes for the workshops you want, SCROLL DOWN and click SAVE & CONTINUE (Orange Box). This will take you to the next section, where you will complete your registration. Each workshop has limited space, so sign-up early to ensure you get in the workshops you want.
Step 10 • Review your selections in the “Sign me up for:” box.
• You will see two boxes under COMMENT. You can leave these boxes blank.
• Enter your first and last name.
• Enter your email. Your email address should be accurate so that you can receive updates and reminders.
• Enter your phone number
• Complete the DOUBLE-CHECK to ensure you are not double-booked.
• Select your T-shirt size. If your t-shirt size is not listed, we got you! Just email SheldonGibson@ymcala.org and we can work on getting a shirt your size. Please note we do not have adult extra smalls.
• Select your Leadership Level. If you do not know your Leadership Level, consult with your supervisor. Which leadership level are you?
o Leader: I do not supervise any staff: such as teacher; teacher aide; swim instructor; lifeguard; camp counselor; sports assistant; ELR facilitator; PLAY coach; CAC attendant; teen advisor; program lead; etc.
o Team Leader: I am a supervisor of part-time or full-time staff; the part-time or fulltime staff who report to me are NOT supervisors such as Program Director; Site Coordinator; Program Coordinator; Assistant Director; Program Lead; Regional Director; etc.
o Multi-Team Leader: I supervise staff and some of my staff are also supervisors such as Program Director; Senior Director; Regional Director; Senior Regional Director; Associate Executive Director; Operations Executive Director; Program Specialist; etc.
• RSVP for the Networking Mixer/After Party – let us know if you plan to stay for this optional event.
• Select your YMCA branch. If you do not know, select “I do not know” or ask your supervisor.
• Select your primary department
• Enter your six digit employee number (salaried staff may enter 000000)
• Optionally, tell us about your “drip” for Saturday.
• You are all set. You will receive a confirmation email. The confirmation email will list your workshops and the room number where your workshops will take place. Please take a screenshot of your confirmation email so you can recall what you registered for on the day of the Summit.
Please see next pages for listing of workshops and for event maps
• Click SIGN UP NOW
SNAPSHOT: PREVIEW of WORKSHOPS FOR SESSION 1
Name of Presenter(s) Session 1 Workshops (10:10am-11:00am)
Amy Battle
Mark Funston
Leveraging Lakeshore Learning Materials for Social-Emotional Learning (Early Childhood)
Amy Wright How to Get & Keep Youth Engaged
Angela Russ-Ayon My Shadow Moves with Me: Simplifying Science!
Benjamin Dickow We Love STEM and So Can You!
Cassandra Arechiga
Cynthia Meneses Behavior and Restorative Practices
Christopher Jefferson Own Your Future Career with the Y: A Panel Discussion
Damon Colaluca
Miriham Iskander
What the Wizard of Oz taught me about leadership
Dimitria Cook Breaking Through Cultural Barriers
Dr. Chris Becerra Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Child and Youth Development Programs
Frances Marion Inclusive & Affirming Practices for Supporting LGBTQ+ Children and Families
Irma Madrigal, RD
Noemi Hernandez Sleep Tight - Youth Sleeping Habits for Better Health
Kenyatta Bakeer Ages & Stages
Leora Riley Having Fun with Literacy!
Lisa Van Ingen Pope Making New Friends! How Volunteers Advance Our Cause
Maia Akiva Going on a First Date with Yourself - A Self-Exploration Mental Health Creative Writing Workshop
Manny Icaza
Dann Novak Storytelling for Impact
Martha Cordero
Gesselly Marroquin
Creating Spaces in a Post-Pandemic Reality
Rebecca Kelly-Garcia Active Assailant Workshop
Ryan Chu-Tachikawa
Derek Armstrong LA Kings Ball Hockey 101- Fundamentals of Ball Hockey
Shane Meserve What is wrong with these kids?? Social & Emotional Competence of Children and how to support them in YMCA programs.
Shoghig Khadarian Licensing 101: Understand the Licensing Regulations and navigate the website for information
Susan Finley, EdD Learning Environment and Curriculum Tips to Increase Student Engagement
Vicki White Hands-on Interactive Science Projects with your campers
Joseph Silvas Intentionally Putting Character into YMCA Programming
Meghan Lewicki
McKenzie Hunter-Smith LGBTQ+ Youth: Inclusion & Accessibility
SNAPSHOT: PREVIEW of WORKSHOPS FOR SESSION 2
Name of Presenter Workshop 2
Amy Battle
Leveraging Lakeshore Learning Materials in your Before & After School Environment
Amy Wright How to Get & Keep Youth Engaged (Repeat from Session 1)
Andrea Aguilar Strengthening Your Y Community
Angela Russ-Ayon How to Ask Open-Ended Questions: Supporting Thinking, Learning, and Developing
Ashley Jackson STEM & STEAM Exploration
Benjamin Dickow We Love STEM and So Can You! (Repeat from Session 1)
Cassie Buzze Collaborative Learning
Damon Colaluca Everyone's an Asset Builder
Dimitria Cook Breaking Through Cultural Barriers (Repeat from Session 1)
Dr. Chris Becerra Trauma Informed Care
Frances Marion Inclusive & Affirming Practices for Supporting LGBTQ+ Children and Families (Repeat from Session 1)
Irma Madrigal, RD How do you feel? - Helping Youth with Emotional Well-being
Jacqueline Dinh Personal & Work Awareness
Kenyatta Bakeer Ages & Stages (Repeat from Session 1)
Laurie Mazzarella Drumming from the Heart
Leora Riley Having Fun with Literacy! (Repeat from Session 1)
Maia Akiva Going on a First Date with Yourself - A Self-Exploration Mental Health Creative Writing Workshop (Repeat from Session 1)
Rebecca Kelly-Garcia Know the Signs
Ryan Chu-Tachikawa LA Kings Ball Hockey 101- Fundamentals of Ball Hockey (Repeat from Session 1)
Shane Meserve What is wrong with these kids?? Social & Emotional Competence of Children and how to support them in YMCA programs (Repeat from Session 1)
Shoghig Khadarian Ask your advocate: Q&A session. The advocate will respond to specific licensing questions submitted in advance.
Stephanie Vargas Promoting Youth Engagement
Vicki White Hands on interactive Science Projects to do with campers (Repeat from Session 1)
Vivian Jimenez Program Leadership: Leading vs Managing
SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
DOUBLE IT & GIVE IT TO THE NEXT PERSON
Christopher Jefferson, Senior Vice President, Youth Development, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Audience:
• Part-time staff who may aspire (or, who have entertained the idea) to be a full-time YMCA professional one day Room #: 5-110
Learning Outcomes:
The greatest Y Story that we can ever tell is not the story of how we worked our way up “from the bottom”. Our greatest Y story is the story of what we gave to others, what we did for others, what we have passed on and what we have passed forward. Come join Chris for an inspiring talk about having an impactful career in Youth Development. Hear from some of the most impactful Youth Development leaders in the Los Angeles YMCA and ask some of your burning questions. Have you ever looked at a YMCA Director and thought to yourself, “I can do that!”. Come and explore the possibilities. We especially want to share with part-time staff who aspire to have a career in Youth Development. If you have a dream to grow in this organizations, let’s talk about it.
Participants will learn best practices for engaging with LGBTQ+, gender nonconforming, and/or gender questioning youth.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
HAVING FUN WITH LITERACY!
Leora Riley, Child and Youth Education Consultant, LKR Educational Consultant
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff
• Preschool Staff
• Child Activity Center Staff
• Early Learning Readiness (ELR) Staff
• Day Camp Staff
Room #: 5-104
Learning Outcomes:
This workshop will spearhead an innovative series of literacy lessons, activities and projects that will seek to enhance literacy and language arts curriculum through play and disguised learning. In this high-energy workshop, you will get many practical ideas you can apply in your classroom right away! The activities, lessons and projects will provide quality literacy skills and language.
At the end of this session, participants will better understand how to:
• Use students’ background knowledge and experiences as a springboard for literacy instruction.
• Select and teach vocabulary to enhance comprehension.
• Develop literacy routines that encourage students to use reading and writing in creative and meaningful ways.
• Create and plan literacy events and activities for children, youth and families.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
LICENSING 101: UNDERSTAND THE LICENSING REGULATIONS & NAVIGATE THE WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION
Shoghig Khadarian, Child Care Advocate for Greater Los Angeles, Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff (Licensed)
• Preschool Staff
Room #: 5-102
Learning Outcomes:
This is your chance to get a better of understanding of Child Care Licensing. Do you work in a licensed child care program? Have you ever been confused about licensing or what licensing expects? Are you nervous about being unprepared for when licensing comes for a visit? This is a safe space for you to learn about child care licensing and get answers to some of your burning questions. This is a great course for any child care teachers or aides who wish to advance in their career and become a Site Director for a licensed child care site.
At the end of this session, participants will better understand how to:
• Understand licensing regulations
• Navigate the website
• Learning about resource available
SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
HANDS-ON! INTERACTIVE SCIENCE PROJECTS WITH YOUR CAMPERS
Vicki White, Science Consultant, Science Entertainment, Vicki White “The Science Lady”
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff (Licensed)
• Day Camp Staff
• Sleepaway Camp Staff
• Youth Programs Instructor Staff Room #: 4-110
Learning Outcomes:
Learn Fun, inexpensive, easy hands-on interactive science projects to do with your campers during science week.
Participants will leave workshop with project samples to incorporate in their science curriculum
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
BREAKING THROUGH CULTURAL BARRIERS
Dimitria L. Cook, Executive & Leadership Development Coach
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 4-104
Learning Outcomes:
How do you create a safe and brave space to help youth participate fully during programming? During our time together, staff will explore cultural barriers, acknowledge one's own barriers, and learn strategies for surpassing them.
• Have a deeper understanding of cultural barriers
• Understand how cultural barriers reinforce productivity
• Learn how to build community through social awareness
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
WHAT THE WIZARD OF OZ TAUGHT ME ABOUT LEADERSHIP
Damon Colaluca, Principal, Colaluca & Associates
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
• Leadership/Supervisory Staff Room #: 4-102
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify the three essential traits of leadership
Every once in a great while, a story comes along that captures the leadership experience in such a perfect way that it becomes a timeless classic. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is just such a story. This century-old tale echoes the stuff of ancient myth – powerful, compelling, and dramatic. It’s a Hero’s Journey – with lessons for leaders at every point in their careers. Explore the universal leadership lessons hidden in this classic tale.
• Understand how these traits can be leveraged to build exceptional teams Explore what role purpose serves to engage teams
SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
MY SHADOW MOVES WITH ME: SIMPLIFYING SCIENCE!
Angela Russ-Ayon, Early Childhood Specialist, Russ InVision/AbridgeClub.com
Audience:
• Preschool Staff
• Early Learning Readiness (ELR) Staff
• Child Activity Center Staff
• Youth Program Instructor Staff Room #: 3-110
Learning Outcomes:
Encourage young children to explore science early by observing, predicting, and seeking evidence by experimenting. Preschoolers learn best by playing and doing. Provide them opportunities to investigate their natural world. Build on existing foundations and connect STEM concepts in a variety of core subject areas across domains using the physical science of light and shadows as an example.
Build knowledge, skills, and confidence in early science learning experiences for children and families. Learn how to help children explore the relationship between actions and outcomes and make age-appropriate connections to their experiences. Prepare an environment that provides opportunities for children to think like a scientist.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
MAKING NEW FRIENDS! HOW VOLUNTEERS ADVANCE OUR CAUSE
Lisa Van Ingen Pop, Senior Vice President, Mission Advancement, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 5-208
Learning Outcomes:
Relationships are the heart and soul of the Y. As our relationships grow stronger, so too do our programs and our community impact. One of the best ways to deepen relationships at the Y is through volunteerism, which benefits all involved. This workshop explores the role that each of us plays in elevating and encouraging social responsibility by giving of our time and talents.
• Understand volunteerism in our Y’s history and future.
• Learn the benefits of volunteerism – both for the individual and our Y.
• Discuss current and potential volunteer opportunities in my program.
• Practice basic volunteer engagement. Overall: Embrace volunteerism as a foundational element of our social responsibility and organizational commitment to strengthen community!
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
HOW TO GET & KEEP YOUTH ENGAGED
Amy Wright, Community Outreach Specialist, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff Room #: 3-102
Learning Outcomes:
• Youth engagement
• Advertising programs
• Leadership qualities
Every day you put your dedication and time to the many wonderful programs you lead, but the success of the programs has everything to do with the youth being excited about them. This training goes over the various techniques to help with engagement and advertisements into the programs you offer. We will discuss how to advertise the programs and keep your kids coming back for more! This training will also explore what makes a great program leader and how you can utilize your unique skills and characteristics to engage youth into the programs you lead!
SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION IN CHILD & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Dr. Chris Becerra, Consultant/College Professor, Chris Becerra Consulting
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
• Leadership/Supervisory Staff Room #: 5-206
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn:
• What is DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion);
• How do we create a program through a DEI lens
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
GOING ON A FIRST DATE WITH YOURSELF – A SELF-EXPLORATION OF MENTAL HEALTH, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
Mai Akiva, Creator/Facilitator, Mental Health + Creativity – Content. Programs
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 5-204
Learning Outcomes:
Culture is embodied in the ordinary things we do – how we speak, greet parents, organize a meeting, or provide a service. When important belief systems are breached, providers run the risk of offending a family, even when that is not the intent. Come and learn strategies that are effective for building collaboration with families through a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) lens.
Many youths suffer from emotional challenges and mental health miss information. They are provided with education, creative technicalities, and a place to explore themselves but a lot need more without access to therapy, emotional support and emotional education. In my workshop, we will explore how can creatively writing help with mental health, Addiction and Trauma by using a few unique creative writing exercises.
• What is Mental Health, Addiction and Trauma creative writing
• The benefits of Mental Health, Addiction, and Trauma creative writing when working with clients and with groups.
• Experience and examples of Mental Health, Addiction, and Trauma in creative writing
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
LA KINGS BALL HOCKEY 101 – FUNDAMENTALS OF BALL HOCKEY
Ryan Chu-Tachikawa, Community and Hockey Development Coordinator, Los Angeles Kings. Derek Armstrong, Director of Hockey Curriculum & Program, Los Angeles Kings.
Audience:
• Youth Sports Staff
• PLAY Coaches Staff
• Before & After School Recreational Enrichment Staff (Non-Licensed)
Room #: Blacktop Outside (front of Gym)
Learning Outcomes:
This workshop covers the fundamental skills of ball hockey and gives coaches pointers on what to keep an eye out for when coaching ball hockey.
• How to execute fundamental ball hockey skills and tips for teaching kids these skills.
SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
BEHAVIOR & RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
Cassandra Arechiga, Trauma Informed Care Learning Associate, Woodcraft Rangers. Cynthia Meneses, Trainer Associate, Woodcraft Rangers.
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 4-208
Learning Outcomes:
In this training, we will talk about behavior as a form of communication to better understand what provokes challenging behavior in children as well as what routines, practices and discussions you can implement to promote positive behavior. We will also define what Restorative Practices are and how they are beneficial in forming meaningful relationships that promote positive behavior.
In this training we will define Restorative Practice and Restorative Practice strategies in promoting positive behavior in the classroom. | In this training we will distinguish how challenging behaviors that are frequently labeled as misbehaviors are really a form of child communication. | In this training we will demonstrate how implementing restorative practices promotes positive behaviors.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
ACTIVE ASSAILANT WORKSHOP
Rebecca Kelly, Preschool Director, Burbank
Community YMCA
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 4-206
Learning Outcomes:
• What to be on the lookout for.
This workshop will go over important details and what do to in case of an active shooter. Understandably this is a scary situation to discuss, but the importance of knowing what to do during this type of emergency during this day and age is vital.
• Correct steps and what to do in case of an active shooter.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
LEVERAGING LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (EARLY CHILDHOOD)
Amy Battle, Regional Manager, Lakeshore Learning Materials. Mark Funston, Regional Director - West Region, Lakeshore Learning
Audience:
• Preschool Staff
• Early Learning Readiness Staff
• Child Activity Center Staff Room #: 4-204
Participants will get a hands-on look at some high quality materials that were created with the goal of helping you achieve your SEL goals within your classroom environment. Participants will also have a chance to win raffle prizes!
Learning Outcomes: Ideas for social-emotional engagement with young learners
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
STORYTELLING FOR IMPACT
Manny Icaza, Senior Creative Director, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. Dann Novak, Grant Writer, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 5-202
Learning Outcomes:
In this session the participants will actively engage in the process of gathering content for use in promotions. This fully interactive session will provide guidance, tips and tricks for shooting compelling and candid content on site at local YMCA branches or other facilities. The emphasis will be on gathering personal stories that serve to propel the YMCA's mission via video storytelling.
Participants will gain practical knowledge and instruction on gathering compelling social media content.
SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND CURRICULUM TIPS TO INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Susan Finley, EdD, Curriculum Developer, UCLA Health
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 4-202
Learning Outcomes:
Explore tips to increase engagement and provide a solid course foundation for your students. This workshop will review some of the most effective techniques to keep students engaged while learning the course material. Topics include setting classroom standards, teaching to different learning styles, promoting effective teamwork, and more. Come with your own tips to share with your colleagues!
Participants will explore effective techniques to increase student engagement.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE KIDS?? SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN AND HOW TO SUPPORT THEM IN YMCA PROGRAMS.
Shane Meserve, Principal Consultant, Meserve & Associates
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 3-208
Learning Outcomes:
Learn the definition of Social Emotional Competence, challenges to and techniques promoting it in kids and families. How can we set up our programs to help kids be successful and families to be supported when they struggle? How can we understand that kids come to our program with trauma and other life experiences that impact everyone involved? This Protective Factor is key to helping kids with these very important skills!
• Create an environment where children feel safe to express their emotions.
• Learn the value of being emotionally responsive to children and role modeling empathy.
• Encourage staff to embrace children's relationships by encouraging and reinforcing social skills.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
CREATING SPACES IN A POST-PANDEMIC REALITY
Martha Cordero, High School Program Director, A World Fit for Kids! Gesselly Marroquin, Middle School Program Director, A World Fit for Kids!
Audience:
• Teen Program Staff
• Leadership/Supervisory Staff Room #: 3-206
This workshop will focus on forging positive relationships, strengthening connections, creating safe spaces; and offering youth opportunities to succeed in meaningful ways; by cultivating partnerships and engagement with our communities in ways that are both constructive and productive.
Learning Outcomes: Participants gain strategies to deepen their connection and grow collaboration in physical spaces with youth and community.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
SLEEP TIGHT - YOUTH SLEEPING HABITS FOR BETTER HEALTH
Irma Madrigal, RD, Health Educator, Gasol Foundation. Noemi Hernandez, Health Educator, Gasol Foundation
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 3-202
Learning Outcomes:
In this workshop you will learn about the health benefits of sleep and techniques to help youth get better rest. We will discuss the recommended hours of sleep, how to create bedtime routines, creating a healthy sleep environment and ways to promote relaxation. And, take some tips for yourself!
You will learn the benefits of sleep and how to help youth get adequate rest to help them improve their quality of life.
SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
INCLUSIVE & AFFIRMING PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Frances Marian, LCSW (she/her), Mental Health Practitioner, Human Relations, Diversity & EquityStudent Health & Human Services, LAUSD
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
Room #: 3-204
Learning Outcomes:
This workshop will cover best practices for youth workers to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ children and families. We will cover introductory information about sexual orientation, gender identity & expression (SOGIE), provide recommendations for inclusive language and practices, and review students' rights and resources at school and in the broader community.
Participants will leave with a basic understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity & expression (SOGIE). Participants will learn 3 best practices for creating inclusive and affirming environments for LGBTQ+ children and families.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
AGES & STAGES
Kenyatta Bakeer, Consultant/Grant Writer, KNB Consultants
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
Room #: 5-209
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify various goals of cultural competence.
• Define culture and explain how it affects care.
This workshop will examine the major developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive. The workshop will emphasize interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While discussing developmental theory and sharing research methodologies. Participants will gain an understanding of ages and stages and will be able to explain the basic development domains for each stage.
• Identify steps that should be taken to put cultural competence into practice.
• Distinguish between minority and diversity, and between race and ethnicity.
• Make a comparison of common values of Anglo-Americans and other ethnocultural groups.
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
WE LOVE STEM AND SO CAN YOU!
Benjamin Dickow, President, Columbia Memorial Space Center and Chair, LA STEM Collective.
Audience:
• Youth Program Instructor Staff
• Before & After School Staff
• Day Camp Staff
Room #: 4-217
Learning Outcomes:
• Basics of STEM instruction
• Classroom Management
• Engagement Techniques
Wow your students with STEM and get yourself comfortable with science, technology, engineering and math. Don't be intimidated by STEM. We're here to connect you to resources, try out a hands-on activity and offer ongoing support to ease you through your STEM journey. STEM is a great way to connect with your students and facilitate social-emotional learning along the way. Join this workshop, delivered by seasoned STEM learning professionals, and tailored for the out-of-school time, YMCA facilitators. Have some fun while getting to know the basics of how to manage student-led interactive explorations.
SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
INTENTIONALLY PUTTING CHARACTER INTO YMCA PROGRAMMING
Joseph Silvas, Youth & Teen Family Program Director, Ann & Steve Hinchliffe San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
Room #: 3-211
Learning Outcomes:
• Character Building Activities
Session 1: 10:10am-11:00am
LGBTQ+ YOUTH: INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
Megan Lewicki, Grant Writer, YMCA LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. McKenzie Hunter-Smith, Risk Management Specialist, YMCA LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, YMCA of Metropolitan
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
Room #: MPR
All programming has an on the surface reasoning. Childcare provides a safe place for youth to be while the parent works, Y&G teaches teens how democracy works, and Resident Camp takes kids up to the mountains to spend a week doing fun activities they can never do at home. What makes YMCA programming so special is that we do this and so much more. We will discuss how we can intentionally focus on implementing character building into our programming.
This workshop educates participants on best practices for engaging with the LGBTQ+, gender non-conforming, and gender-questioning youth. Topics include: asking/using preferred pronouns, how to respectfully navigate discussions around gender identity, the impact of creating a safe and inclusive environment. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of the challenges facing LGBTQ+, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning youth, and the skills needed to support them in a meaningful and effective way.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn best practices for engaging with LGBTQ+, gender nonconforming, and/or gender questioning youth.
SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
HAVING FUN WITH LITERACY! (Repeat from Session 1)
Leora Riley, Child and Youth Education Consultant, LKR Educational Consultant
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff
• Preschool Staff
• Child Activity Center Staff
• Early Learning Readiness (ELR) Staff
• Day Camp Staff
Room #: 5-104
Learning Outcomes:
This workshop will spearhead an innovative series of literacy lessons, activities and projects that will seek to enhance literacy and language arts curriculum through play and disguised learning. In this high-energy workshop, you will get many practical ideas you can apply in your classroom right away! The activities, lessons and projects will provide quality literacy skills and language.
At the end of this session, participants will better understand how to:
• Use students’ background knowledge and experiences as a springboard for literacy instruction.
• Select and teach vocabulary to enhance comprehension.
• Develop literacy routines that encourage students to use reading and writing in creative and meaningful ways.
• Create and plan literacy events and activities for children, youth and families.
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
ASK YOUR ADVOCATE: Q&A SESSION
Shoghig Khadarian, Child Care Advocate for Greater Los Angeles, Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff (Licensed)
• Preschool Staff Room #: 5-102
Learning Outcomes:
It is time to get those burning questions answered. Confused about the lead water regulations? Wondering when you can accept children under 4.9 in your after school program? Confused about ratios? Have a question about a regulation? Whatever it is, this is your moment to receive clarity. Get up close and personal with licensing in this intimate session, which provides a safe space to ask your questions and get them answered.
At the end of this session, participants will better understand how to:
• The advocate will respond to specific questions about licensed child care.
• You can submit questions in advance to childcare@ymcala.org. Questions must be received by Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
HANDS-ON! INTERACTIVE SCIENCE PROJECTS WITH YOUR CAMPERS (Repeat from Session 1)
Vicki White, Science Consultant, Science Entertainment, Vicki White “The Science Lady”
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff (Licensed)
• Day Camp Staff
• Sleepaway Camp Staff
• Youth Programs Instructor Staff Room #: 4-110
Learn Fun, inexpensive, easy hands-on interactive science projects to do with your campers during science week.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will leave workshop with project samples to incorporate in their science curriculum
SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
BREAKING THROUGH CULTURAL BARRIERS
(Repeat from Session 1)
Dimitria L. Cook, Executive & Leadership Development Coach
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 4-104
Learning Outcomes:
How do you create a safe and brave space to help youth participate fully during programming? During our time together, staff will explore cultural barriers, acknowledge one's own barriers, and learn strategies for surpassing them.
• Have a deeper understanding of cultural barriers
• Understand how cultural barriers reinforce productivity
• Learn how to build community through social awareness
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
EVERYONE’S AN ASSET BUILDER
Damon Colaluca, Principal, Colaluca & Associates
Mariham Iskander, Colaluca & Associates
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 4-102
Learning Outcomes:
Research with millions of young people shows the power of people from all walks of life committing to do what they can to support all young people’s success. This workshop is designed to teach participants the Developmental Assets framework and motivate them to be effective asset builders in their youth development settings. It’s the perfect way to build public will and engagement for your collective impact and other community-building efforts.
• Understand the strengths and supports that are essential for young people’s success in school, work, and life, based on Search Institute’s research on Developmental Assets.
• Identify qualities of individuals who play powerful roles in young people’s lives.
• Discover opportunities in their everyday lives for making a positive difference.
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm HOW TO ASK OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS: SUPPORTING THINKING, LEARNING & DEVELOPING
Angela Russ-Ayon, Early Childhood Specialist, Russ InVision/AbridgeClub.com
Audience:
• Preschool Staff
• Early Learning Readiness (ELR) Staff
• Child Activity Center Staff
• Youth Program Instructor Staff Room #: 3-110
Learning Outcomes:
Ask open-ended questions to encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, and reasoning skills. Not just any questions will do. Equip children to solve problems and understand the world around them by asking questions that promote brain processing. Help them relate new information to past or present experiences while developing speech and language skills, building confidence in their abilities, learning to express their thoughts and ideas, and expanding upon what they already know. Walk away with solid questions that encourage children to pause, think, experiment, and reflect. We'll put theory into practice using preschool and kindergarten scenarios.
• Understand how open-ended questions foster children’s high-level thinking skills
• Learn how intentional instructional support promotes development across domains
• Understand the difference between encouragement and praise
• Practice developing open-ended questions in various scenarios
SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
HOW TO GET & KEEP YOUTH ENGAGED (Repeat from Session 1)
Amy Wright, Community Outreach Specialist, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff Room #: 3-102
Learning Outcomes:
• Youth engagement
• Advertising programs
• Leadership qualities
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
Every day you put your dedication and time to the many wonderful programs you lead, but the success of the programs has everything to do with the youth being excited about them. This training goes over the various techniques to help with engagement and advertisements into the programs you offer. We will discuss how to advertise the programs and keep your kids coming back for more! This training will also explore what makes a great program leader and how you can utilize your unique skills and characteristics to engage youth into the programs you lead!
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
The benefits of curriculum, positive learning environments, and project based activities Cassie Buzze, Program Director, Torrance-South Bay YMCA. Keli Welton, Site Director, TorranceSouth Bay YMCA
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff
• Day Camp Staff
• Youth Program Instructor Staff Room #: 5-208
Learning Outcomes:
You will learn: why following curriculum is important, what to do when it isn’t working, definition of project based learning, benefits of group projects, and exploring different positive learning environments
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
STRENGTHENING YOUR Y COMMUNITY
Andrea Aguilar, Youth & Teen Program Director, Southeast Rio Vista YMCA
Audience:
• Preschool Staff
• Early Learning Readiness (ELR) Staff
• Teen Program Staff
• Youth Program Instructors Staff Room #: 5-110
Learning Outcomes:
This workshop will cover a variety of topics all centered around helping you create a stronger Y community within your programs. Some of the topics include creating a welcoming environment for youth and parents, different engagement ideas, relationship building with families, community partners and schools, and best practices for programming.
By the end, people will have a better understanding on how to recruit and retain participants through relationship building, how to make families feel welcomed and a part of the Y, how to build relationships with schools and families, best practices to build a community within programs.
SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE
Dr. Chris Becerra, Consultant/College Professor, Chris Becerra Consulting
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
• Leadership/Supervisory Staff Room #: 5-206
Learning Outcomes:
• What is Trauma Informed Care?
In this workshop, we define Trauma-Informed Education as a program-wide system that recognizes the prevalence of adverse and traumatic childhood experiences and equips teachers and staff with knowledge to recognize trauma and strategies to support students who experience trauma.
• Plan to Implement Trauma-Informed Practices Develop a Common Understanding of Trauma and Trauma-Informed Practices;
• Establish Systems and Structures to Sustain Trauma-Informed Practices
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
GOING ON A FIRST DATE WITH YOURSELF – A SELF-EXPLORATION OF MENTAL HEALTH, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP (Repeat from Session 1)
Mai Akiva, Creator/Facilitator, Mental Health + Creativity – Content. Programs
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 5-204
Learning Outcomes:
Many youths suffer from emotional challenges and mental health miss information. They are provided with education, creative technicalities, and a place to explore themselves but a lot need more without access to therapy, emotional support and emotional education. In my workshop, we will explore how can creatively writing help with mental health, Addiction and Trauma by using a few unique creative writing exercises.
• What is Mental Health, Addiction and Trauma creative writing
• The benefits of Mental Health, Addiction, and Trauma creative writing when working with clients and with groups.
• Experience and examples of Mental Health, Addiction, and Trauma in creative writing
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
PERSONAL & WORK AWARENESS
Jackie Dinh, Site Director, West Valley Family YMCA. Ana Gonzalez, Site Coordinator (ELO-P), West Valley Family YMCA
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 5-202
Learning Outcomes:
• Achieving goals
• Self-improvement
• Mindfulness
Join us for a mindfulness workshop on personal and work life , this workshop will help mentor you in personal development and guiding you in achieving goals, shifting perspectives and self-improvement where we can separate work and personal life. Ending with a project in making a vision board for the year.
SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
LA KINGS BALL HOCKEY 101 – FUNDAMENTALS OF BALL HOCKEY (Repeat from Session 1)
Ryan Chu-Tachikawa, Community and Hockey Development Coordinator, Los Angeles Kings. Derek Armstrong, Director of Hockey Curriculum & Program, Los Angeles Kings.
Audience:
• Youth Sports Staff
• PLAY Coaches Staff
• Before & After School Recreational Enrichment Staff (Non-Licensed)
Room #: Blacktop Outside (front of Gym)
Learning Outcomes:
This workshop covers the fundamental skills of ball hockey and gives coaches pointers on what to keep an eye out for when coaching ball hockey.
• How to execute fundamental ball hockey skills and tips for teaching kids these skills.
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP: LEADING VS MANAGING
Vivian Jimenez, Learning Manager, Woodcraft Rangers. Eliana Mancilla, Associate Director of Learning and Development, Woodcraft Rangers
Audience:
• Leadership/Supervisory Staff
Room #: 4-208
Learning Outcomes:
Have you ever wondered what your unique leadership style looks like? If so join us in this workshop to define what leadership is and establish how our own unique values and experiences shape our leadership style. In this workshop we will also review what leadership skills and competencies are and how leadership differs from management.
Become familiar with the skills and competencies required for effective leadership Understand the values and beliefs that shape your leadership behavior Assess your unique leadership style
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
KNOW THE SIGNS
Rebecca Kelly, Preschool Director, Burbank Community YMCA
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
Room #: 4-206
Learning Outcomes:
We all have children in our programs that have concerning behaviors, or their home life changes drastically, and we might notice changes with them from one day to the next. We might think to ourselves they will snap out of it or it’s just them growing up. Some behaviors get looked over because it’s easier to do that instead of getting down to the root of the problem. What if we knew what to look for and how to help these children so issues and problems don’t continue to escalate. What if we “Knew the Signs”? (Paired with Active Assailant)
To help teach and inform youth development professionals on how to know the signs of children/teens who might be going through a hard time or major behavior issues before it escalates in to something more.
SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
LEVERAGING LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL)
Amy Battle, Regional Manager, Lakeshore Learning Materials. Mark Funston, Regional Director - West Region, Lakeshore Learning
Audience:
• Before & After School Staff Room #: 4-204
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will get a hands-on look at some high-quality materials that were created with the goal of helping you achieve your expanded learning goals. Participants will also have a chance to win raffle prizes!
Ideas for social-emotional engagement with expanded learning.
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE KIDS?? SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN AND HOW TO SUPPORT THEM IN YMCA PROGRAMS. (Repeat from Session 1)
Shane Meserve, Principal Consultant, Meserve & Associates
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
Room #: 3-208
Learning Outcomes:
Learn the definition of Social Emotional Competence, challenges to and techniques promoting it in kids and families. How can we set up our programs to help kids be successful and families to be supported when they struggle? How can we understand that kids come to our program with trauma and other life experiences that impact everyone involved? This Protective Factor is key to helping kids with these very important skills!
• Create an environment where children feel safe to express their emotions.
• Learn the value of being emotionally responsive to children and role modeling empathy.
• Encourage staff to embrace children's relationships by encouraging and reinforcing social skills.
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
DRUMMING FROM THE HEART
Laurie Mazzarella, Change Your Life Through Rhythm
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
Room #: Outdoor Zocalo
Learning Outcomes:
Drumming is a great activity for bringing a group of people together. March to the beat of your own drum and watch how, as a group, we are somehow all brought closer together as our drums entrain. No experience required. Learn some basics of drumming as well as how to make a simple, inexpensive drumming instrument. Have fun. Great for any age group.
Participants will leave with some tools to use with whatever age group they work with. Benefits will include being able to take some beginning steps on how to use the drum in many settings. We will cover the healing compacity of group drumming, the process of entraining during group drumming and the value of rhythm all around us. Participants will
SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
STEM & STEAM EXPLORATION
Ashley Jackson, Site Director, North Valley Family YMCA, Amanda Rockford, Site Director, North Valley Family YMCA. Veronica Espinoza, Site Director, North Valley Family YMCA
Audience:
• Day Camp Staff
• Before & After School Staff
• Youth Program Instructor Staff
• Preschool Staff
• Child Activity Center Staff
• Early Learning Readiness (ELR) Staff Room #: 3-206
Learning Outcomes:
Put your creative hats on! Today, you'll be exploring the world of steam/stem through a variety of hands-on activities! Join us while we explore through curiosity, play and hands on learning.
• Participants will learn about the difference between STEM and STEAM.
• Participants will learn ways to incorporate STEM and STEAM activities into their program.
• Participants will complete a STEM and STEAM activity
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
PROMOTING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
Stephanie Vargas, Site Director, North Valley Family YMCA, Elizabeth Moisa, Site Director, North Valley Family YMCA. Olivia Revilla, Site Director, North Valley Family YMCA
Audience:
• Day Camp Staff
• Before & After School Staff Room #: 3-204
Learning Outcomes:
How can we create a youth led classroom environment? In this workshop we will discuss the importance of youth engagement, how to strengthen youth voice and participation. Discuss strategies and gain skills to help create and foster partnerships between the youth and the care providers. Also, come and celebrate Olivia Revilla’s (facilitator) birthday!!!
Understanding youth engagement and strategies to implement within childcare setting.
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
HOW DO YOU FEEL? - HELPING YOUTH WITH EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Irma Madrigal, RD, Health Educator, Gasol Foundation. Noemi Hernandez, Health Educator, Gasol Foundation
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels Room #: 3-202
Learning Outcomes:
You will learn how emotional well-being is connected to all aspects of life and how to understand youth's emotional growth.
SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
AGES & STAGES (Repeat from Session 1)
Kenyatta Bakeer, Consultant/Grant Writer, KNB Consultants
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
Room #: 5-209
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify various goals of cultural competence.
• Define culture and explain how it affects care.
This workshop will examine the major developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive. The workshop will emphasize interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While discussing developmental theory and sharing research methodologies. Participants will gain an understanding of ages and stages and will be able to explain the basic development domains for each stage.
• Identify steps that should be taken to put cultural competence into practice.
• Distinguish between minority and diversity, and between race and ethnicity.
• Make a comparison of common values of Anglo-Americans and other ethnocultural groups.
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
WE LOVE STEM AND SO CAN YOU!
Benjamin Dickow, President, Columbia Memorial Space Center and Chair, LA STEM Collective.
(Repeat from Session 1)
Audience:
• Youth Program Instructor Staff
• Before & After School Staff
• Day Camp Staff
Room #: 4-217
Learning Outcomes:
• Basics of STEM instruction
• Classroom Management
• Engagement Techniques
Session 2: 11:10am-12:00pm
INCLUSIVE & AFFIRMING PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
(Repeat from Session 1)
Frances Marian, LCSW (she/her), Mental Health Practitioner, Human Relations, Diversity & EquityStudent Health & Human Services, LAUSD
Audience:
• All staff, all departments, all levels
Room #: 3-204
Learning Outcomes:
Wow your students with STEM and get yourself comfortable with science, technology, engineering and math. Don't be intimidated by STEM. We're here to connect you to resources, try out a hands-on activity and offer ongoing support to ease you through your STEM journey. STEM is a great way to connect with your students and facilitate social-emotional learning along the way. Join this workshop, delivered by seasoned STEM learning professionals, and tailored for the out-of-school time, YMCA facilitators. Have some fun while getting to know the basics of how to manage student-led interactive explorations.
This workshop will cover best practices for youth workers to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ children and families. We will cover introductory information about sexual orientation, gender identity & expression (SOGIE), provide recommendations for inclusive language and practices, and review students' rights and resources at school and in the broader community.
Participants will leave with a basic understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity & expression (SOGIE). Participants will learn 3 best practices for creating inclusive and affirming environments for LGBTQ+ children and families.
8:15am-9:00am
RUN OF THE DAY
• Check-In
• Enjoy morning refreshments (Bring Your Own Coffee)
• Grab a Summit Guidebook
• Grab your Summit T-shirt, Lanyard and Badge 9:00am-10:00am
• Welcome
• Inspiration
• Morning Keynote Speaker
• Speaker, CEO
• Overview of Day
• Review Campus Policies 10:00am-10:10am
• Session 1 Workshops
• Session 2 Workshops 12:00pm-12:50pm
• Lunch & Learn Sessions
• Headshot Appointment Booth
• Sit with a VP/Mentor Café
• Minute to Win-It Games
• DJ/Karaoke
• Grab-n-Go Boxed Lunch
• Employee Resource Groups
• Small Group Discussion Cohorts
o Leader
o Team Leader
o Multi-Team Leader
• Inspiration
• Dance Break
• Y Swag Giveaway
• Raffle Prizes
• Speaker, COO 3:00pm-4:00pm
• Appetizers & Snacks
• Non-alcoholic Beverages
• Live Band/DJ
• Interactive Games
• Photo Booth
Outside/Front
Registration/AM
of Gym
Refreshments
Gym Kick-Off/Opening
Joint Session
Transition/Break 10:10am-11:00am Main Building Workshops
11:00am-11:10am Transition 11:10am-12:00pm Main
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Outdoor
Lunch
Covered Area
Transition 1:00pm-1:50pm Main Building Leadership Cohorts
Leadership Level
12:50pm-1:00pm
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1:50pm-2:00pm Transition/Break 2:00pm-3:00pm Gym Closing
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Outdoor
Optional Networking Mixer/After-Party
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THANK YOU! PARTNERS & PRESENTERS
• Community of Schools Administrator Sergio Franco
• Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (MaCES), Principal Gabriel Duran, Plant Staff and Faculty
• Los Angeles Unified School District & Local District East
• Los Angeles Unified School District Human Relations, Diversity & Equity – Student Health & Human Services
• Lakeshore Learning
• Girls Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
• Russ InVision / AbridgeClub.com
• The Hilton Foundation
• The Packard Foundation
• CalFund.org
• Sierra Health Foundation
• California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division Child Care Advocates
• Alex Davis, Regional Teen Director, Association Office
• Chris Becerra Consulting
• Mental Health + Creativity. Content. Programs by Maia Akiva
• Dimitria L. Cook
• LA Kings
• Woodcraft Rangers
• Burbank Community YMCA
• San Diego County YMCA
• UCLA Health
• Meserve & Associates
• Laurie Mazzarella
• A World Fit for Kids!
• Gasol Foundation
• KNB Consultants
• Columbia Memorial Space Center and LA STEM Collective
• Vicki White “The Science Lady”
• Colaluca & Associates
• LKR Educational Consultant
• Chrishawna Mitchell, Claudia Carmona Elias, Senior Child Care Specialist, Westchester
• Christopher Jefferson, Senior Vice President, Youth Development, Association Office
• Claudia Carmona Elias, Senior Regional School-Age Child Care Specialist, Association Office
• Dalila Tapia, Associate Executive Director, Preschool, Association Office
• Erica Snyder, Associate Executive Director, PLAY Program, Association Office
• Harry Van, Operations Executive Director, Aquatics, Association Office
• Jennifer Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Branch Operations, Association Office
• Jessica Chapeton, Family Resource Director
• Jimi-Lee Tomboc, Teen Director, Westchester
• Jonathan Gold, Associate Executive Director, Youth Sports, Association Office
• Kevin Echavarria, Regional Teen Director, Association Office
• Khathy Hoang, Associate Vice President of Community Impact & Development, Association Office
• Lia Evans, ELR Consultant
• Manny Icaza, Senior Creative Director
• Mario Valenzuela, Senior Vice President, Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact, Association Office
• Matty Fierro, Senior Regional School-Age Child Care Specialist, Association Office
• Megan Lewicki, Grant Writer, Association Office
• Meghan McGee, Senior Regional School-Age Child Care Specialist, Association Office
• Nick Vairo, Senior Regional Teen Director, Association Office
• Omar Torres, Community Director, Weingart East LA
• Rachel Hernandez, Program Director, Child Care, West Valley
• Sheldon Gibson, Operations Executive Director, Association Teen Programs, Association Office
• Stephanie Lauth, Camping Services
• Wallis Locke, Regional Mission Advancement Director of Development, Association Office
PLANNING COMMITTEE
A MOMENT OF REFLECTION
On behalf of the Youth Development Strategy Core Group, we want to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who has supported this event, from our partners and presenters to all of the amazing YMCA team members who brought their energy and helped bring this event to life.
Thank you to our YMCA family. Our branches. Our branch leadership. Our Association teams. Our volunteers. Our department heads. To everyone who understood the importance of this Summit and made it a priority – we thank you.
Youth is the spark and Youth Development is the vehicle that we use to inspire that spark in every child. Today, we made a commitment to investing in our team members; we are committed to fueling our Youth Development team so that they can continue to serve children, youth, teens and families in the most impactful ways. We are honored to be counted among our amazing Youth Development Team – the future is bright.
Thankful. Grateful.
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES Youth Development Strategy Core Team
Victor Dominguez, President & CEO
Carol Pfannkuche, Senior Vice President, Association Strategy
Khathy Hoang, Associate Vice President of Community Impact & Development
Mario Valenzuela, Senior Vice President, Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact
Omar Torres, Community Director
Sheldon Gibson, Operations Executive Director, Association Teen Programs
Christopher Jefferson, Senior Vice President, Youth Development
SCHOOL MAPS: MAP 1 OF 2 (CAMPUS)
SCHOOL MAPS: MAP 2 OF 2 (BLDG 3, 4 & 5)
DO NOT USE GREY RESTROOMS! These are for students.
Please use restrooms on 1st floor in ORANGE offices.
