Kids Count in Indiana Conference

NEW! Opening Day Luncheon Speaker
Tuesday, December 7th

Olympic Gold Medalist, Motivational Speaker, National Spokesperson, Broadcaster, and Coach

From Olympic Gold Medalist to Broadway performer to television analyst to president of the Women’s Sports Foundation, Dominique Dawes continues on a path to inspire, motivate, and lead. Best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast, Dawes is one of only three female American gymnasts to compete in three Olympic Games. She is a motivational speaker and campaigns to support women and youth’s self-esteem and other health and wellness issues.

Keynote Luncheon Speaker
Wednesday, December 8th

CEO, Social Architect, Community Leader, Visionary, and Author

Bill Strickland founded the Manchester Craftsman’s Guild 42 years ago, using arts programs to help combat the effects of economic and social devastation experienced by the youth of his inner-city Pittsburgh neighborhood. Since then, the three-time Harvard Business School case study and MacArthur Genius Award winner has changed the lives of thousands of disadvantaged urban teens and welfare mothers with his world-class arts centers and career training centers, now incorporated as the Manchester Bidwell Corporation.

Tuesday, December 7th

Registration, Breakfast,
Networking
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Workshops
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Vectren Resource Center
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.

Opening Luncheon
featuring Dominique Dawes
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Break
Workshops
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.

Vectren Resource Center
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Workshops
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

Break
Thought Leader Sessions
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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The Indiana Youth Institute proudly introduces you to the 2010 Thought Leaders, notable speakers widely recognized for innovation and insight. During these intense sessions, the Thought Leaders explore critical issues impacting your work with youth. Space is limited, and advanced registration is required. Indicate your preference for Thought Leader sessions while registering.

Tuesday, December 7th

Building a Strong Foundation for Success
Opening Session Speaker Dominique Dawes offers a follow-up opportunity to learn about helping youth to build a solid foundation, from healthy lifestyle choices to developing positive self-esteem.  Get motivated to help kids achieve their dreams!

Creating Safe Physical Environments
Recognized expert in school security Paul Timm presents the latest “best practices” in providing a safe physical environment.  Benefit from receiving effective security and emergency preparedness strategies, many of which can be implemented at little or no cost during these challenging economic times.

You Can’t Make Me! Using Boundaries to Build Responsibility, Cooperation & Mutual Respect
Dynamic and entertaining speaker Dr. Jane Bluestein shares practical, effective strategies for reducing stress and conflict— including setting and maintaining boundaries, following through to build accountability, increasing positivity, building trust and mutual respect, and accommodating kids’ needs for power within limits that won’t make you crazy.

Understanding Youth Culture: From Rock & Roll to Hip Hop Co-founders of The Urban Leadership Institute David Miller and LaMarr Darnell Shields explore the role that media and music play in supporting the positive and negative messages of the youth culture.  The presenters also identify practical ways to respond effectively to the educational and social needs of youth.

 

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Wednesday, December 8th

In Depth with Bill Strickland
Keynote Luncheon Speaker Bill Strickland invites you to join the conversation.  Bring your questions for Strickland during this follow-up discussion and benefit from further insight on how to make the impossible possible.

Life Is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful and Live Intentionally
The Circle Project co-founder Patti Digh offers her thoughts on what is real and what matters as she gives insider tips on how to make minuscule life corrections that result in quantum shifts in experience.  She focuses on unmasking personal stories for deeper creativity and fuller living.

No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: The Power of a Strength-Based Approach in Reshaping the Lives of Troubled Children and Youth
President of Appelstein Training Resources Charlie Appelstein focuses on strength-building rather than flaw-fixing.  He begins with the belief that every individual can develop and has strengths and past successes that can be utilized to stop problem behavior and enhance decision making. This session highlights many of the key principles and techniques of this transforming modality.

State of Philanthropy San Francisco-based organizational consultant Kay Sprinkel Grace, CFRE challenges that 21st Century philanthropy is not your father’s philanthropy.  This session will explore philanthropic innovation, while offering bridges from the basics to best practices for the 21st Century.

Educational Workshops

More than 80 workshops – designed to provide practical strategies and understanding for your daily work.

These are just a few samples of the sessions we will offer!
Check back often for updates.

Child/Youth Development

• Relational Aggression:  Is It Just Girls Being Girls?
  Lisa Hinkelman, Ohio State University

• Spirituality as a Resource:  Helping Students Facing Failure, Violence, Mental Health, and Drug Problems
  Robert A. Dobmeier, The College at Brockport, State University of New York

• Virtual Realities:  Social Networking and Today’s Youth
  Eric Rowles, Leading to Change

Program Environments

• Untangling the Web:  Prevention and Intervention for Bullying
  Julaine E. Field, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

• Sexual Abuse Prevention
  Shannon Coffey & Sheila Day, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent

• Understanding and Managing Diabetes in Youth
  Andrew Riggs, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent

Professionalism

• Leading Leaders:  How to Empower Managers and Supervisors
  Scott Arizala, The Camp Counselor

• Do it Yourself Staff Development
  Yoneco Evans, Center for Afterschool Education at Foundations, Inc.

• Credentialing Options for Youth Workers
  Frank Eckles, Child and Youth Care Certification Board
  Marta Fetterman, Indiana YouthPRO Association

Families & Communities

• Helping Financially Distressed Families
  Pam Bennett, University of Central Arkansas

• Successful Dialogue with Enabling Parents
  Ellen Shrager, Abington School District

• Working with Children with Incarcerated Caregivers
  Elisabeth Bennett, Gonazaga University

Program Content/Curriculum

• Hidden Curriculum:  Learning in Disguise
  Lisa Jones, Lisa Jones Consulting

• Aligning Programs with Academic Standards
  CynDee Zandes, Consult 4 Kids

• Match Support:  What Do Mentors Need from Program Staff to Succeed?
  Marty Martinez, Mass Mentors

Nonprofit Management

• Nuts and Bolts of Mergers
  Dennis Banas, Praxis Solutions

• Corporate Relations from Cultivation to Partnerships
  Barbara Talisman, The Pursuant Group

• Giving Differences by Generation
  Melissa Brown, The Fund Raising School

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The designated hotel is The Westin-Indianapolis, 50 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis.  A special rate of $105 plus tax is available the evenings of Monday (December 6), Tuesday (December 7), and Wednesday (December 8).  Hotel parking garage is an additional $26 per day.

Reserve online or visit  or call 800-228-3000.  To receive the special rate, make your reservations on or before November 1 and reference the Indiana Youth Institute 2010 Kids Count in Indiana Conference.  Subject to availability.

 

Policies

Out-of-state and non-youth serving registration
The Kids Count in Indiana Conference is intended to support Indiana youth workers’ professional development.  Out-of-state registrants must prove they provide service to Indiana youth to register at the in-state fee of $150.  Those who do not serve Indiana youth will be charged $450 per person to attend.  Sorry, discounts not applicable.

Cancellation and substitution
To request a refund, cancellations must be received in writing no later than November 1, 2010.  Substitution of attendees is allowed at any time.  Only the registered participant will receive conference materials.

Expressed Release
Attendees hereby expressly release, relinquish, and forever discharge the Indiana Youth Institute of and from all claims against the Indiana Youth Institute arising out of attendance at the 2010 Kids Count in Indiana Conference and any and all related activities.

Photographs
The Indiana Youth Institute will take photographs of the 2010 Kids Count in Indiana Conference, including speakers, attendees, exhibitors, and other activities to use in marketing materials.  Conference attendees waive any rights and any claims regarding the taking or publishing of such photos.

 

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Questions? Contact us at conference@iyi.org
or call 1-800-343-7060