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.