Jump Start 2019: Full Schedule

11:00am MDT

May the FORCE Be With You

Explore how to grow from Jedi Knights to Master Jedis during this fun, analogy session where you can make magic happen in your programs. How can you add the FORCE...Fun, Opportunities, Reflection, Character building and Expanded learning into your weeks. We will also explore this through the eyes of staff, kids, directors, administrators and families in advocating for them in regards to the FORCE.

Speakers

Courtney Ward

Elem Administrative Intern, Davis School District

Courtney has been married for 25 years. Has three kids two of which are in college and she loves the education field! Courtney has worked in after school programming for over 25 years. She has developed 17 programs within her district. Written grants to receive funding for the programs... Read More →

Friday November 1, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 102

Developing High Quality Programs

Topics Academic Support, Program Design, Staff and Leader Development
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

11:00am MDT

Supporting the Whole Child through Organic Teaching Opportunities

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What skills, qualities, and attributes would you like your students to possess at age 25? During this session, we will discuss core competencies, challenges, and solutions for implementing whole child strategies within the afterschool program. We will learn how to support students to ensure that all are healthy, challenged, engaged, supported and feel safe from grades K to 12. Through organic teaching opportunities, afterschool professionals will learn best practices for sustainable learning objectives and take home digital and offline resources to use in your program as early as Monday afternoon.

Speakers

Carly Cahoon

Schools Manager, EVERFI

Carly Cahoon MACL is an EVERFI Schools Manager based out of Utah. She has a passion for education and technology and has worked in Education and Nonprofits ensuring the sustainability of teaching practices and experiential engagement.

Friday November 1, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 203

Developing High Quality Programs

Topics College and Career Readiness, Digital Literacy, Safety and Wellness, School-Day Alignment, Staff and Leader Development, Youth Empowerment
Audience B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

11:00am MDT

Minding the Gap

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Mind The Gap! There are missed opportunities when afterschool programs and schools are disconnected. By building positive relationships and focusing on program alignment between school administrators and afterschool staff, we can begin to bridge the gap and work together to help youth and families. Using one school’s journey to “Mind The Gap", participants will walk away with an action plan to build and foster these relationships to build a gap-free program.

Speakers

Deidre Walbeck

Principal, Canyons School District

Deidre Walbeck and Quinci Hambrick work at Copperview Elementary in Canyons School District. Copperview is a highly impacted school where 49% of our students are low income 42% of our students are second language learners speaking over 11 different languages, with a high amount of... Read More →

Quinci Hambrick

Extended Learning Facilitator, Copperview Elementary

Friday November 1, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 101

Emerging Leaders and Program Administration

Topics Staff and Leader Development, Partnership and Collaboration, School-Day Alignment, Program Design
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, E. Leadership

11:00am MDT

CANCELLED: Finding Balance and Clarity with Mindfulness

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Many organizations are incorporating mindfulness training into their professional learning programs. Why? Because research is showing that the simple technique of mindfulness can have amazing results for individuals including: stress reduction, improvements in job satisfaction, emotional regulation, and better focus. Since children reflect the nervous system of the adults around them, mindfulness is an excellent practice for afterschool professionals. Educators find that as they practice techniques to become more mindful, they see improved emotional regulation, focus, and engagement among their students. In this workshop, attendees will be introduced to various mindfulness practices including sitting and walking meditations, body scan, mindful inquiry and communication exercises, and gentle yoga to support a personal and team mindfulness practice. Join us and experience the power of mindfulness.

Speakers

Edith Sage

Mindfulness Teacher, Mindfulness for Educators

Edith is the former Director of BEACON Afterschool program in Moab, Utah is very familiar with the many challenges of running and working for a high quality afterschool program. Prior to her work with BEACON, she worked with a variety of non-profit organizations as a fundraiser, and... Read More →

Friday November 1, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 202

Prevention

Topics Behavior Management, Cultural Competency, Social-Emotional Learning, Staff and Leader Development
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

2:45pm MDT

National and State Funding to Improve Your Afterschool Program

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National Service offers millions of dollars of funding available to organizations in the state of Utah to fund dedicated AmeriCorps members. These members can be used to improve outreach and programming for your afterschool program. In our highly-interactive session, you will explore in small groups how using this funding will enhance and expand capacity as well as maximize resources. We will provide examples of other Utah afterschool programs that have been successful with National Service programs and end the session explaining how to apply for AmeriCorps, NCCC, SeniorCorps, and VISTA funding.

Speakers

Mike Moon

Associate Director, UServeUtah

Mike Moon is the Associate Director of the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism. He has been with the Commission since 2019. The Commission’s purpose is to enable individuals, communities, and organizations in Utah to benefit from the service, power, skills, and passion of... Read More →

Elizabeth Oliver

National Service Programs Manager, UServeUtah

Elizabeth Oliver currently serves as the National Service Programs Manager for UServeUtah. She has previously worked in non-profit project management for the last six years primarily focusing on homeless and housing services. Elizabeth loves working with AmeriCorps programs across... Read More →

Friday November 1, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Meeting Room 102

Emerging Leaders and Program Administration

Topics Partnership and Collaboration, Staff and Leader Development
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

2:45pm MDT

My Best Day Ever!

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This session is designed to build relationships, increase trust, shape positive perceptions, and allows you to become an author as you write about your best day! With David's help, participants will reflect on an enjoyable time and create a ‘story book’ to share that experience with others in the workshop. The take away...we will laugh, sing, create stories and share our joy with one another!

Speakers

Dr. David Parker

David Parker

Dr. David Parker is an educator, consultant, motivational artist and author of books for children. David's educational and professional background is dynamic and diverse and includes Social Work, Education and the Performing Arts. His Social Work perspective is at the foundation of... Read More →

Friday November 1, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Ballroom 1

Youth Development

Topics Cultural Competency, Social-Emotional Learning, Staff and Leader Development
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

4:00pm MDT

Nature Journaling

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Nature journaling can be a powerful technique to foster learning as well as an enjoyable past time. Learners are encouraged to spend time observing nature and recording their observations, usually in a combination of sketching and written description. The process is simple but allows for the development of a wide range of skills and can incorporate a variety of topics, including art, language, math, wellness, and science. Nature journaling also can be adapted for students with a variety of learning styles. It allows them to develop creativity, independent thought, choice-making, and self-confidence. Participants should leave this session with a greater appreciation of the natural world and a better understanding of how to conduct scientific observations and ask meaningful questions. They should have more confidence to express themselves creatively and encourage the same in others.

Speakers

Rowe Zwahlen

Assistant Professor, Utah State University Extension

Rowe Zwahlen is an Extension assistant professor for agriculture, natural resources, and 4-H youth development in Emery County, UT. He holds a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of New Mexico and a Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture from BYU. Before... Read More →

Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 102

Developing High Quality Programs

Topics Academic Support, Safety and Wellness, Staff and Leader Development, Social-Emotional Learning, STEM
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12

4:00pm MDT

Afterschool For Life!

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Not many set out to establish a career working in afterschool, but after a little time building positive relationships and having so many amazingly impactful interactions with youth, some may find themselves wanting to continue to grow and learn ways to better serve youth. This session will explore how you can leverage your unique experience afterschool to either build an afterschool career or find the relevance and transferable skills to help you on your career path. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the afterschool career field in general and planning strategies to support continued growth. We will discuss steps that staff can take for themselves as well as strategies afterschool leadership can utilize to support, retain, and help their team grow.

Speakers

Ben Trentelman

Executive Director, Utah Afterschool Network

Ben Trentelman has been serving youth and communities in various capacities since 2002. Since joining the Utah Afterschool Network in 2015, Ben has served as the Director of Operations and now the Executive Director where he supports continuous improvement efforts in afterschool programs... Read More →

Afterschool For Life Presentation pdf

NAA CoreComp Infographic (1) pdf

Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 103

Emerging Leaders and Program Administration

Topics Staff and Leader Development
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

4:00pm MDT

Develop Emotional Intelligence with the +/- Code

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The +|- Code is a school and afterschool program to help students develop their emotional intelligence. It helps children and teenagers improve their discernment and better understand their emotions and environment. During this session, attendees can develop a new vision of emotional intelligence and discover a unique tool to decode fake news, facial expressions, to solve conflicts, make better choices, enhance empathy and leadership skills. Note: This session may promote materials that are available only by purchase.

Speakers

Eloi Delmonico

Director, Source Code Technology (SCT) Foundation

Eloi Delmonico has been working in the field of Emotional intelligence for many years. He first worked as a teacher and then as a school principal in Switzerland. After several years of research and experiences, he decided to devote his life to conceiving and deploying a new Program... Read More →

Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Ballroom 2

Youth Development

Topics Behavior Management, Cultural Competency, Social-Emotional Learning, Staff and Leader Development
Audience C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

11:00am MDT

Telling Your Story

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The ability to tell our own story, not the story others tell about us, is a crucial part of remembering who we are and imagining who we might become. Using prompts and story sharing in small groups, Bill will lead participants in a discovery of how experiences in our lives are crafted into stories about who we are. In drawing on our experiences, we’ll also learn how this process can be used in helping others tell their own stories about themselves.

Speakers

Bill Harley

Bill Harley Storyteller

Bill Harley is well-traveled, well-read, well-educated, well-spoken and well-loved. Accompanied by his guitar, his narrative songs and stories, both original and traditional, are a celebration of our common humanity. Best known for his work with children and families, his ability... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Ballroom 1

Youth Development

Topics Social-Emotional Learning, Staff and Leader Development, Youth Empowerment
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

1:30pm MDT

Find Your Rhythm *Session Offered Twice*

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Come experience the power of group rhythm. Choose from a variety of world percussion instruments, and see how a few basic instructions, games, and most importantly laughter, can teach the group to make dynamic music together. Whether you are looking for ideas for your music program, wanting to bring an experience to your students or staff, or just want to rejuvenate your mind after a weekend of soaking up information, join us and find your rhythm. Please note: this session will be on the DrumBus which will be parked on 24th Street.

Speakers

Nels Anderson

Owner, DrumBus Utah

Ten years ago, Nels Anderson stumbled into drum facilitation. After getting his degree in biology, an opportunity came along to facilitate drum circles. The feeling of harnessing human potential and focusing it into group music completely redirected his life’s path. After working... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Outside Courtyard

Developing High Quality Programs

Topics Inclusion, Partnership and Collaboration, Social-Emotional Learning, Staff and Leader Development, Summer Learning, Youth Empowerment
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

1:30pm MDT

Stepping into Your Leadership Role

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Becoming a new supervisor isn't easy. This session will guide newer supervisors through the basics of becoming a strong leader and manager through eight key components built around communication and accountability. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect with others about their own leadership styles, set goals towards personal growth, and step into leadership with confidence!

Speakers

Danielle Latta

Salt Lake County Youth Services, Salt Lake County Youth Services

Danielle has over 20 years of experience in the field of youth development and community programming. Danielle received a BA in Recreation Management from the University of Utah in 2005. Since 2015 she currently serves her community as the Afterschool Program Manager for Salt Lake... Read More →

10 Tips pdf

12 Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations docx

developing meeting norms pdf

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team doc

reflection worksheet docx

Stepping into your leadership role pptx

EH Corrective Action Form docx

2019 2020 Staff Performance Review doc pdf

Basic ASP TEAM Expectations docx

Saturday November 2, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Meeting Room 102

Emerging Leaders and Program Administration

Topics Staff and Leader Development
Audience E. Leadership

2:45pm MDT

Afterschool Juggling

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Communication is key; we have heard it over and over, and it is true. With our coworkers, with our families, with the parents of kids in our programs. . . basically everyone. During this workshop, we will look at what we do as afterschool professionals in a new light, by learning how to juggle the way we look at all the things that happen in our day. Walk away with a juggling game that you can take back to your team on Monday to share your new-found skills!

Speakers

Jerrad Strand

Youth and Teen Director, Jewish Community Center

Jerrad Strand is the Youth and Teen Director for the JCC in Salt Lake for the past 16 years, Jerrad is an empathetic and passionate leader. Through his experiences from camper to today, he believes in hard work, creative thinking, and communication as he leads his team by example... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Meeting Room 201

Developing High Quality Programs

Topics College and Career Readiness, Cultural Competency, Staff and Leader Development
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12

2:45pm MDT

Find Your Rhythm *Session Offered Twice*

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Speakers

Nels Anderson

Owner, DrumBus Utah

Saturday November 2, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Outside Courtyard

Developing High Quality Programs

Topics Inclusion, Partnership and Collaboration, Social-Emotional Learning, Staff and Leader Development, Summer Learning, Youth Empowerment
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

2:45pm MDT

Meaningful Connections

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Do you wish you could shape the leaders of the future? Would you like to be able to connect with people in a more meaningful way? During this workshop, you'll uncover the various messages you are unintentionally sending to others and how they may be interpreting them. You will learn how to make simple changes in your stance, hand gestures, tone, and words to get amazing results and more meaningful connections. Learn how to become the influential leader you were always meant to be! Learn how to infuse more passion into your programs, own the room, and shape the future!

Speakers

Patrick C. Bentley

Challenge Course Coordinator, Bridgerland Adventure Park

Patrick is a dynamic and inspiring Trainer, Mentor, and Experiential Learning Expert. He has been certified as a Level II facilitator and a Challenge Course Manager through the Association for Challenge Course Technologies (ACCT) for the past 15 years. His life experiences and varied... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Ballroom 2

Emerging Leaders and Program Administration

Topics Inclusion, Safety and Wellness, Staff and Leader Development, Youth Empowerment
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

2:45pm MDT

PROTECT Utah: Preventing Exploitation of Utah's Most Vulnerable Youth

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It's clear that afterschool programs provide expanded learning opportunities and a place for students to grow. It would be advantageous for these students, who are in an environment that fosters unique relationships with the educators, to also grow in areas that protect and prevent them from being manipulated and exploited. Youth are vulnerable to such exploitation by virtue of being young, including being groomed and trafficked for sex or labor. Join us to learn how the PROTECT Utah prevention education program can help to enhance your afterschool program by providing youth with opportunities to protect themselves.

Speakers

Jacob Thompson

Regional Director, 3 Strands Global

Jacob is serving as the Regional Director of 3Strands Global Foundation for the entire state of Utah. His primary focus is to the be face, voice, and advocate for PROTECT Utah and its mission of human trafficking and exploitation prevention education. He oversees the implementation... Read More →

Josh Loaiza

Education Director, 3Strands Global Foundation

Josh Loaiza is the Education Director for 3Strands Global Foundation, Josh received his Bachelor's degree from Weber State University and specializes in non-profit marketing and development. After finishing his degree, Josh started his career in Marketing and Advertising, but quickly... Read More →

PROTECT Utah Program Overview Presentation pptx

21st Century Skills (1) pdf

PROTECT Utah Program Summary (1) pdf

PROTECT Utah Human Trafficking 104 Overview pdf

Saturday November 2, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Executive Room 100

Prevention

Topics Academic Support, Safety and Wellness, Staff and Leader Development, Trauma-Informed Care, Youth Empowerment
Audience B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

2:45pm MDT

Storytelling 101

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Storytelling is a craft anyone can develop, and useful in every part of our lives. Bill offers some basic pointers on telling stories – what to look for, how to learn them, and how to tell them. He’ll introduce several simple stories to the participants and they will walk out of the workshop with a story to tell and resources to use.

Speakers

Bill Harley

Bill Harley Storyteller

Saturday November 2, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Ballroom 1

Youth Development

Topics Social-Emotional Learning, Staff and Leader Development, Youth Empowerment
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

4:00pm MDT

Assess Yourself! A Self-Assessment Conversation

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As we go through the school year, it is important to reflect on why we do what we do in our daily interactions with students. When you think back to the last time you sat down with your team to talk about struggles and successes in your program, what did you take away from the conversation that allowed you to shape your future interactions? Following the School-Age & Youth Program Quality Assessment Tools (SAPQA & YPQA), attendees will learn how this self-assessment training can establish a foundational knowledge of what best practices look like in terms of running activities from each attendee’s own unique perspective. We will also take the time to share what is and isn't working well and gain knowledge from one another to understand the best practices to implement in our programs.

Speakers

Angel Gomez

Out-of-School Time Specialist, Utah Afterschool Network

As UAN’s personal office DJ, Angel Gomez has been known to shake his feet and groove to the beat from the comfort of his standing desk. Originally from West Los Angeles, he dabbled in the saxophone in his early years and developed an affinity for all things music, but since moving... Read More →

SAPQA Self Assessment pdf

Saturday November 2, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 201

Developing High Quality Programs

Topics Behavior Management, Partnership and Collaboration, Program Design, Social-Emotional Learning, Staff and Leader Development, Youth Empowerment
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12, E. Leadership

4:00pm MDT

FUNN Without Props 3.0

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We are back with the "No Props needed," bums out of the seats, interactive, Functional Understanding Not Needed, exciting workshop that gets rave reviews from past attendees. Get ready for version 3.0 with Patrick. We again pose the question of having to "entertain" a group for 15-30 minutes with zero equipment. In this workshop, we will learn about various events/games/activities that you can use as we run through them with you being the participant. You will be able to immediately recreate these activities with your own groups wherever you may find yourself. So, whatever you do, do not skip this workshop because we will once again be raising the roof and having ourselves a ton of FUNN while we learn!

Speakers

Patrick C. Bentley

Challenge Course Coordinator, Bridgerland Adventure Park

Saturday November 2, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Ballroom 2

Developing High Quality Programs

Topics Behavior Management, Cultural Competency, Inclusion, Partnership and Collaboration, Safety and Wellness, Social-Emotional Learning, Staff and Leader Development
Audience A. Grades K-2, B. Grades 3-5, C. Grades 6-8, D. Grades 9-12

4:00pm MDT

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

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Calling all leaders! The State of Afterschool Report is hot-off-the press. Earlier this year, Utah Afterschool Network released this report using local program data, success stories, and evaluations to tell the story of afterschool programs in Utah. In this final hour of the conference, we're going to bring this data to life. Through interactive discussions, small group work, and networking, we will discuss how utilizing this report in your own neck of the woods will improve your program outcomes. I know data can be dry, but this session most certainly won't be!

Speakers

Kelly Riding

Executive Director, Utah Afterschool Network

Kelly Riding joined the Utah Afterschool Network (UAN) in November 2015 as the Executive Director. She is responsible for the growth, development, and strategic leadership of UAN. She also oversees the execution of UAN’s mission, which is to ensure youth have access to high quality... Read More →

Utah State of Afterschool Report pdf

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Academic Success Notes jpg

Health & Wellbeing Notes jpg

Protective Factors Notes jpg

Prosocial Relationship Notes jpg

Saturday November 2, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Meeting Room 202

Emerging Leaders and Program Administration

Topics Partnership and Collaboration, Staff and Leader Development
Audience E. Leadership