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REGISTRATION FORM MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE 1 FORM FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRACK AM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS Find Your Path: Career Exploration and Awareness

PM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS An Invitation to National Service

Program Name

This career planning workshop will empower participants by giving them an op- Young people are the nation’s most valuable resource. Join your peers in an interactive discussion on how the AmeriCorps can help you make a difference, portunity to identify professional career options. The workshop will also link youth to outside resources aimed at academic and professional career prepara- one community at a time. tion.

Organization Paying for Registration (if Applicable)

Champions of Caring

Program / Organization Contact Name (Group Registrants only) Address

City

Telephone

State

Fax

E-Mail

REGISTRATION FEES: Individual Registration

Zip Code

WILL BE ACCEPTED. Onsite Registration

Adult

Early Registration (ends December 1, 2008) $75.00

Youth

$25.00

$40.00

$90.00

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:

1:

ONLINE AT: www.greatsettlements.org

2:

MAIL TO: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE C/O GPFS 1315 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1401 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY REGISTRATION AND LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS* AS WELL AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WINNING A NEW LAPTOP! *Scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis.

Win a Free Laptop! Enter our 2008 Inspirational Essay Contest (Must register for conference in order to participate in contest)

•Each inspirational essay must clearly reflect what the theme of this year’s conference means to you. •Each essay must contain at least two quotes from influential people (historical or present day). All sources must be completely cited. •Essay must be no more than two (2) pages in length, double spaced, excluding quoted sources. •Essay must also be in 12-point size and either in Times New Roman or Arial font with a one-inch margin on all sides. •Make sure your name and contact information are on each page submitted. •Send all submissions to: Liz Walker at [email protected] , by November 28th 2008. Submissions can also be mailed to: Liz Walker, Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements, Suite 1401, 1315 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

The winner will present his/her Inspirational Essay on December 11th, 2008 at the Annual Youth Development Conference to Inspire Community Action

This interactive workshop teaches students how to identify their passions and use their unique talents to make positive changes in their school, community and world. Students will learn how to identify genuine issues and create an action plan to address these issues. Local students will share their service projects.

Be All That you Can Dream

Through entrepreneurship education, young people build skills, unlock their creativity and explore pathways to prosperity. This workshop is designed to introduce young people to the many aspects of self-employment and also help students look at their own personal assets and define a plan of action for their future.

Declare and Maintain Your Position

Connecting Through Spoken Word

Empowering YOU in Economics

“Head Up – Bounce Back: Resilience in YOUth”

Position in life is everything, whether on the b-ball court or the courtroom. Youth will learn how to create and maintain your position. This seminar also studies two celebrities who have lost their “position” in entertainment and life. Come to this workshop to learn how to position yourself for continued success. This interactive workshop and PowerPoint will provide participants with real-life information on what it costs to make it in Philadelphia and factors that impact economic success. Do you want to own a nice car? Buy a house? After this workshop, you may look at your educational choices differently.

Lights, Camera, Prevention!

PALMS Project staff and actors will present "HIV-101", a brief overview of transmission, testing and prevention of the virus as well as an interactive skit exploring the complex and often difficult sexual decisions that youth must make. The presentation concludes with a 10-minute question/answer session with the actors.

Teens 4 Good: Teens Making a Difference

Learn how a group of teens are improving the health of their communities while learning how to run a business through building an enterprise of youth-led urban farms that grow fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs. Our vision is to make Teens 4 Good a national business that will engage thousands of teens by expanding it to other cities in the United States. Join our movement of teens who are mobilizing hundreds of teens to become healthy, responsible leaders who give back to their communities.

What Type of Leader are You?

This workshop allows students to explore and identify their type of leadership style. Youth will be able to better identify the leadership styles of other people, while also learning how to work better with people of different styles. Students will also learn skills to be able to communicate better within a team.

Youth Media & Identity

This workshop aims to engage youth in critical discussions about how the media portrays them, the role it plays in constructing individual and collective identity and what effects it has on young people and society. An interactive portion of the workshop challenges the participants to become their own PR agents and media producers and provides some ideas and tools on how to do it.

Poetry is inspired by various settings, situations and feelings. Poetry also inspires many of today’s music genres and artists. Come to this workshop to see how people are connecting through poetry and how we all are poets in our own rights. Keep your head up and bounce back from adversity and the “typical” stressors of everyday life. The primary focus of this workshop is stress management and techniques for promoting resilience as well as providing information on depression and suicide prevention. Youth participants shall actively address some major issues challenging youth today and learn effective coping skills to meet those challenges.

PUFFA: Telling Stories through Pictures

The Philadelphia Urban Food and Fitness Alliance (PUFFA) engaged youth and community members to identify and discuss the issues that affect the health of people in their community using “Photovoice”, a documentary photography technique. Telling stories through pictures, the youth will reveal what they observed throughout their neighborhoods along with the lessons learned from the process of making a documentary.

Something to Fight For

This workshop is an interactive experience intended to help youth identify causes in which they believe, then inspire and equip them with the tools to be advocates for their causes. Hosted by the Philadelphia Collaborative Violence Prevention Center @ CHOP this youth empowerment session is geared toward helping youth realize the impact they can make on their community.

Speak Up! Speak Out! Connect & Communicate

Communication is key to expressing yourself to the world around you. Communication can also be a powerful tool to connect people of various age, race, gender and socioeconomic groups. Our program builds on the importance of communication through exposure of various facets of life via community service projects and educational connections with mentors. Come hear how we communicate what’s real.

PROGRAM/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK AM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS Changing the Shape of Power through Engaging Student Voice

The aim of this workshop is for teachers and Out-Of-School-Time providers to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to see their students as more than grades and assignments. Learning how to honor students as a “whole person” requires that traditional barriers of teacher-student interactions be broken down and redeveloped, as well the power dynamics in the classroom be restructured to encourage more engaged student voice.

PM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS Bridges to Success: AIC For Learning, For Planning, For Pursuing, For Life The aim of this workshop is to provide program level staff with the tools to properly handle referrals for youth transitioning from foster care into independent living. Participants will leave with resources that will help them deal with difficult situations related to transitioning youth.

Child Abuse and Trauma: Short and Long-Term Implications

Coaching for Excellence

The reality that trauma and abuse causes lifestyle changes which lead to physical and mental illnesses has been well documented. This workshop will review the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research and discuss the long term effects of childhood trauma and abuse.

This workshop is designed to teach adults how to support youth in reaching their best through “Coaching”. The participants will be guided through a series of interactive questions and activities as well as learning about effective problem solving methods.

Real Business Ownership Prepares Youth to Lead and Prosper

Measurable Outcomes as the Basis of Program Development

The opportunities, responsibilities, and rewards of real business ownership – experienced in a learning community of enterprising practice – engage at-risk and disconnected youth cognitively and emotionally, and prepare them for productive careers and entrepreneurship. Program designer, teacher, youth owner, and business mentor/sponsor examine a simple, proven model for schools and organizations that empowers youth with entrepreneurial spirit and hard and soft skills employers need.

Participants will be able to understand measurable outcomes, why they are essential in program development and success, and how to use them as a program development tool. Participants will develop a program focusing on measurable outcomes and learn how to apply measurable outcomes to their work situations.

Out-Of-School-Time Professional Development: Theory and Practice Research in Out-Of-School-Time confirms that there is a strong correlation between professional development for staff and positive outcomes for youth. This workshop will explore PD design, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn how to identify needs and implement on-site, low cost and effective trainings.

Empowering Youth Action through Art

Immigrant Youth, Legal and Social Service Challenges

Creative Movement

Given the evolving demographics of the US and the debate over the pros and cons of immigration, young people, educators and administrators may need information on general immigration law with a focus on unaccompanied minors. This presentation will assist program level staff to better understand the needs of undocumented children so that these youth can be better served.

This interactive workshop led by youth who participated in the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program's summer 2008 Mural Corps program will introduce participants to a community-based approach to the creation of public art that is designed to inspire youth ownership, leadership, and decision-making.

This interactive session will explore dance through creative movement and how it can be a factor of anti-stress. This session will also give participants alternative and innovative ways to make program planning engaging and fun.

Innovation via Collaborative Relationships and Nontraditional How to Teach Teenagers Decision-Making Skills This interactive workshop will provide tools and strategies to help teachers, Resources and Programming This workshop will highlight the aspects of designing and maintaining community-based partnerships/programs within a child protection mandate under the Philadelphia Department of Human Services. Such services have a youth/family strength-based focus with expanded linkages to formal and informal community resources. Training and support to community advocates will be stressed.

counselors and parents teach critical thinking, self management and interpersonal communication to older youth. The audience will participate in a series of case studies and role playing activities that will teach them how to manage a classroom and engage teenagers in meaningful discussions. They will also leave the workshop with ideas on how to conduct evaluations that measure modifications in attitude, behavior and academic performance.

Using Communication to Build Trusting Relationships This workshop will take an in-depth look at what it takes to build healthy communication and trusting relationships. This will assist youth, teachers and parents/caregivers in making better connections and becoming more involved in working together to build lasting relationships.

Guiding Young Men and Women to Success

“Guiding Young Men and Women to Success” is an interactive workshop for youth development professionals (directors, leaders, managers and line staff) designed to enhance their delivery of services to youth. Through presentations, demonstrations, resource information and active participation, learners will define and create specific action tools to “serve and engage the whole youth” despite societal pressures and challenges that face them. .

ANY QUESTIONS AND SPECIAL NEEDS REQUESTS CALL NNWEYNA SMITH AT 215-989-3566 x1109.

REGISTRATION FORM MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE 1 FORM FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRACK AM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS Find Your Path: Career Exploration and Awareness

PM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS An Invitation to National Service

Program Name

This career planning workshop will empower participants by giving them an op- Young people are the nation’s most valuable resource. Join your peers in an interactive discussion on how the AmeriCorps can help you make a difference, portunity to identify professional career options. The workshop will also link youth to outside resources aimed at academic and professional career prepara- one community at a time. tion.

Organization Paying for Registration (if Applicable)

Champions of Caring

Program / Organization Contact Name (Group Registrants only) Address

City

Telephone

State

Fax

E-Mail

REGISTRATION FEES: Individual Registration

Zip Code

WILL BE ACCEPTED. Onsite Registration

Adult

Early Registration (ends December 1, 2008) $75.00

Youth

$25.00

$40.00

$90.00

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:

1:

ONLINE AT: www.greatsettlements.org

2:

MAIL TO: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE C/O GPFS 1315 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1401 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY REGISTRATION AND LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS* AS WELL AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WINNING A NEW LAPTOP! *Scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis.

Win a Free Laptop! Enter our 2008 Inspirational Essay Contest (Must register for conference in order to participate in contest)

•Each inspirational essay must clearly reflect what the theme of this year’s conference means to you. •Each essay must contain at least two quotes from influential people (historical or present day). All sources must be completely cited. •Essay must be no more than two (2) pages in length, double spaced, excluding quoted sources. •Essay must also be in 12-point size and either in Times New Roman or Arial font with a one-inch margin on all sides. •Make sure your name and contact information are on each page submitted. •Send all submissions to: Liz Walker at [email protected] , by November 28th 2008. Submissions can also be mailed to: Liz Walker, Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements, Suite 1401, 1315 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

The winner will present his/her Inspirational Essay on December 11th, 2008 at the Annual Youth Development Conference to Inspire Community Action

This interactive workshop teaches students how to identify their passions and use their unique talents to make positive changes in their school, community and world. Students will learn how to identify genuine issues and create an action plan to address these issues. Local students will share their service projects.

Be All That you Can Dream

Through entrepreneurship education, young people build skills, unlock their creativity and explore pathways to prosperity. This workshop is designed to introduce young people to the many aspects of self-employment and also help students look at their own personal assets and define a plan of action for their future.

Declare and Maintain Your Position

Connecting Through Spoken Word

Empowering YOU in Economics

“Head Up – Bounce Back: Resilience in YOUth”

Position in life is everything, whether on the b-ball court or the courtroom. Youth will learn how to create and maintain your position. This seminar also studies two celebrities who have lost their “position” in entertainment and life. Come to this workshop to learn how to position yourself for continued success. This interactive workshop and PowerPoint will provide participants with real-life information on what it costs to make it in Philadelphia and factors that impact economic success. Do you want to own a nice car? Buy a house? After this workshop, you may look at your educational choices differently.

Lights, Camera, Prevention!

PALMS Project staff and actors will present "HIV-101", a brief overview of transmission, testing and prevention of the virus as well as an interactive skit exploring the complex and often difficult sexual decisions that youth must make. The presentation concludes with a 10-minute question/answer session with the actors.

Teens 4 Good: Teens Making a Difference

Learn how a group of teens are improving the health of their communities while learning how to run a business through building an enterprise of youth-led urban farms that grow fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs. Our vision is to make Teens 4 Good a national business that will engage thousands of teens by expanding it to other cities in the United States. Join our movement of teens who are mobilizing hundreds of teens to become healthy, responsible leaders who give back to their communities.

What Type of Leader are You?

This workshop allows students to explore and identify their type of leadership style. Youth will be able to better identify the leadership styles of other people, while also learning how to work better with people of different styles. Students will also learn skills to be able to communicate better within a team.

Youth Media & Identity

This workshop aims to engage youth in critical discussions about how the media portrays them, the role it plays in constructing individual and collective identity and what effects it has on young people and society. An interactive portion of the workshop challenges the participants to become their own PR agents and media producers and provides some ideas and tools on how to do it.

Poetry is inspired by various settings, situations and feelings. Poetry also inspires many of today’s music genres and artists. Come to this workshop to see how people are connecting through poetry and how we all are poets in our own rights. Keep your head up and bounce back from adversity and the “typical” stressors of everyday life. The primary focus of this workshop is stress management and techniques for promoting resilience as well as providing information on depression and suicide prevention. Youth participants shall actively address some major issues challenging youth today and learn effective coping skills to meet those challenges.

PUFFA: Telling Stories through Pictures

The Philadelphia Urban Food and Fitness Alliance (PUFFA) engaged youth and community members to identify and discuss the issues that affect the health of people in their community using “Photovoice”, a documentary photography technique. Telling stories through pictures, the youth will reveal what they observed throughout their neighborhoods along with the lessons learned from the process of making a documentary.

Something to Fight For

This workshop is an interactive experience intended to help youth identify causes in which they believe, then inspire and equip them with the tools to be advocates for their causes. Hosted by the Philadelphia Collaborative Violence Prevention Center @ CHOP this youth empowerment session is geared toward helping youth realize the impact they can make on their community.

Speak Up! Speak Out! Connect & Communicate

Communication is key to expressing yourself to the world around you. Communication can also be a powerful tool to connect people of various age, race, gender and socioeconomic groups. Our program builds on the importance of communication through exposure of various facets of life via community service projects and educational connections with mentors. Come hear how we communicate what’s real.

PROGRAM/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK AM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS Changing the Shape of Power through Engaging Student Voice

The aim of this workshop is for teachers and Out-Of-School-Time providers to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to see their students as more than grades and assignments. Learning how to honor students as a “whole person” requires that traditional barriers of teacher-student interactions be broken down and redeveloped, as well the power dynamics in the classroom be restructured to encourage more engaged student voice.

PM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS Bridges to Success: AIC For Learning, For Planning, For Pursuing, For Life The aim of this workshop is to provide program level staff with the tools to properly handle referrals for youth transitioning from foster care into independent living. Participants will leave with resources that will help them deal with difficult situations related to transitioning youth.

Child Abuse and Trauma: Short and Long-Term Implications

Coaching for Excellence

The reality that trauma and abuse causes lifestyle changes which lead to physical and mental illnesses has been well documented. This workshop will review the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research and discuss the long term effects of childhood trauma and abuse.

This workshop is designed to teach adults how to support youth in reaching their best through “Coaching”. The participants will be guided through a series of interactive questions and activities as well as learning about effective problem solving methods.

Real Business Ownership Prepares Youth to Lead and Prosper

Measurable Outcomes as the Basis of Program Development

The opportunities, responsibilities, and rewards of real business ownership – experienced in a learning community of enterprising practice – engage at-risk and disconnected youth cognitively and emotionally, and prepare them for productive careers and entrepreneurship. Program designer, teacher, youth owner, and business mentor/sponsor examine a simple, proven model for schools and organizations that empowers youth with entrepreneurial spirit and hard and soft skills employers need.

Participants will be able to understand measurable outcomes, why they are essential in program development and success, and how to use them as a program development tool. Participants will develop a program focusing on measurable outcomes and learn how to apply measurable outcomes to their work situations.

Out-Of-School-Time Professional Development: Theory and Practice Research in Out-Of-School-Time confirms that there is a strong correlation between professional development for staff and positive outcomes for youth. This workshop will explore PD design, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn how to identify needs and implement on-site, low cost and effective trainings.

Empowering Youth Action through Art

Immigrant Youth, Legal and Social Service Challenges

Creative Movement

Given the evolving demographics of the US and the debate over the pros and cons of immigration, young people, educators and administrators may need information on general immigration law with a focus on unaccompanied minors. This presentation will assist program level staff to better understand the needs of undocumented children so that these youth can be better served.

This interactive workshop led by youth who participated in the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program's summer 2008 Mural Corps program will introduce participants to a community-based approach to the creation of public art that is designed to inspire youth ownership, leadership, and decision-making.

This interactive session will explore dance through creative movement and how it can be a factor of anti-stress. This session will also give participants alternative and innovative ways to make program planning engaging and fun.

Innovation via Collaborative Relationships and Nontraditional How to Teach Teenagers Decision-Making Skills This interactive workshop will provide tools and strategies to help teachers, Resources and Programming This workshop will highlight the aspects of designing and maintaining community-based partnerships/programs within a child protection mandate under the Philadelphia Department of Human Services. Such services have a youth/family strength-based focus with expanded linkages to formal and informal community resources. Training and support to community advocates will be stressed.

counselors and parents teach critical thinking, self management and interpersonal communication to older youth. The audience will participate in a series of case studies and role playing activities that will teach them how to manage a classroom and engage teenagers in meaningful discussions. They will also leave the workshop with ideas on how to conduct evaluations that measure modifications in attitude, behavior and academic performance.

Using Communication to Build Trusting Relationships This workshop will take an in-depth look at what it takes to build healthy communication and trusting relationships. This will assist youth, teachers and parents/caregivers in making better connections and becoming more involved in working together to build lasting relationships.

Guiding Young Men and Women to Success

“Guiding Young Men and Women to Success” is an interactive workshop for youth development professionals (directors, leaders, managers and line staff) designed to enhance their delivery of services to youth. Through presentations, demonstrations, resource information and active participation, learners will define and create specific action tools to “serve and engage the whole youth” despite societal pressures and challenges that face them. .

ANY QUESTIONS AND SPECIAL NEEDS REQUESTS CALL NNWEYNA SMITH AT 215-989-3566 x1109.

REGISTRATION FORM MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE 1 FORM FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRACK AM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS Find Your Path: Career Exploration and Awareness

PM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS An Invitation to National Service

Program Name

This career planning workshop will empower participants by giving them an op- Young people are the nation’s most valuable resource. Join your peers in an interactive discussion on how the AmeriCorps can help you make a difference, portunity to identify professional career options. The workshop will also link youth to outside resources aimed at academic and professional career prepara- one community at a time. tion.

Organization Paying for Registration (if Applicable)

Champions of Caring

Program / Organization Contact Name (Group Registrants only) Address

City

Telephone

State

Fax

E-Mail

REGISTRATION FEES: Individual Registration

Zip Code

WILL BE ACCEPTED. Onsite Registration

Adult

Early Registration (ends December 1, 2008) $75.00

Youth

$25.00

$40.00

$90.00

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:

1:

ONLINE AT: www.greatsettlements.org

2:

MAIL TO: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE C/O GPFS 1315 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1401 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY REGISTRATION AND LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS* AS WELL AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WINNING A NEW LAPTOP! *Scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis.

Win a Free Laptop! Enter our 2008 Inspirational Essay Contest (Must register for conference in order to participate in contest)

•Each inspirational essay must clearly reflect what the theme of this year’s conference means to you. •Each essay must contain at least two quotes from influential people (historical or present day). All sources must be completely cited. •Essay must be no more than two (2) pages in length, double spaced, excluding quoted sources. •Essay must also be in 12-point size and either in Times New Roman or Arial font with a one-inch margin on all sides. •Make sure your name and contact information are on each page submitted. •Send all submissions to: Liz Walker at [email protected] , by November 28th 2008. Submissions can also be mailed to: Liz Walker, Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements, Suite 1401, 1315 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

The winner will present his/her Inspirational Essay on December 11th, 2008 at the Annual Youth Development Conference to Inspire Community Action

This interactive workshop teaches students how to identify their passions and use their unique talents to make positive changes in their school, community and world. Students will learn how to identify genuine issues and create an action plan to address these issues. Local students will share their service projects.

Be All That you Can Dream

Through entrepreneurship education, young people build skills, unlock their creativity and explore pathways to prosperity. This workshop is designed to introduce young people to the many aspects of self-employment and also help students look at their own personal assets and define a plan of action for their future.

Declare and Maintain Your Position

Connecting Through Spoken Word

Empowering YOU in Economics

“Head Up – Bounce Back: Resilience in YOUth”

Position in life is everything, whether on the b-ball court or the courtroom. Youth will learn how to create and maintain your position. This seminar also studies two celebrities who have lost their “position” in entertainment and life. Come to this workshop to learn how to position yourself for continued success. This interactive workshop and PowerPoint will provide participants with real-life information on what it costs to make it in Philadelphia and factors that impact economic success. Do you want to own a nice car? Buy a house? After this workshop, you may look at your educational choices differently.

Lights, Camera, Prevention!

PALMS Project staff and actors will present "HIV-101", a brief overview of transmission, testing and prevention of the virus as well as an interactive skit exploring the complex and often difficult sexual decisions that youth must make. The presentation concludes with a 10-minute question/answer session with the actors.

Teens 4 Good: Teens Making a Difference

Learn how a group of teens are improving the health of their communities while learning how to run a business through building an enterprise of youth-led urban farms that grow fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs. Our vision is to make Teens 4 Good a national business that will engage thousands of teens by expanding it to other cities in the United States. Join our movement of teens who are mobilizing hundreds of teens to become healthy, responsible leaders who give back to their communities.

What Type of Leader are You?

This workshop allows students to explore and identify their type of leadership style. Youth will be able to better identify the leadership styles of other people, while also learning how to work better with people of different styles. Students will also learn skills to be able to communicate better within a team.

Youth Media & Identity

This workshop aims to engage youth in critical discussions about how the media portrays them, the role it plays in constructing individual and collective identity and what effects it has on young people and society. An interactive portion of the workshop challenges the participants to become their own PR agents and media producers and provides some ideas and tools on how to do it.

Poetry is inspired by various settings, situations and feelings. Poetry also inspires many of today’s music genres and artists. Come to this workshop to see how people are connecting through poetry and how we all are poets in our own rights. Keep your head up and bounce back from adversity and the “typical” stressors of everyday life. The primary focus of this workshop is stress management and techniques for promoting resilience as well as providing information on depression and suicide prevention. Youth participants shall actively address some major issues challenging youth today and learn effective coping skills to meet those challenges.

PUFFA: Telling Stories through Pictures

The Philadelphia Urban Food and Fitness Alliance (PUFFA) engaged youth and community members to identify and discuss the issues that affect the health of people in their community using “Photovoice”, a documentary photography technique. Telling stories through pictures, the youth will reveal what they observed throughout their neighborhoods along with the lessons learned from the process of making a documentary.

Something to Fight For

This workshop is an interactive experience intended to help youth identify causes in which they believe, then inspire and equip them with the tools to be advocates for their causes. Hosted by the Philadelphia Collaborative Violence Prevention Center @ CHOP this youth empowerment session is geared toward helping youth realize the impact they can make on their community.

Speak Up! Speak Out! Connect & Communicate

Communication is key to expressing yourself to the world around you. Communication can also be a powerful tool to connect people of various age, race, gender and socioeconomic groups. Our program builds on the importance of communication through exposure of various facets of life via community service projects and educational connections with mentors. Come hear how we communicate what’s real.

PROGRAM/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK AM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS Changing the Shape of Power through Engaging Student Voice

The aim of this workshop is for teachers and Out-Of-School-Time providers to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to see their students as more than grades and assignments. Learning how to honor students as a “whole person” requires that traditional barriers of teacher-student interactions be broken down and redeveloped, as well the power dynamics in the classroom be restructured to encourage more engaged student voice.

PM CIRCLE LEARNING SESSIONS Bridges to Success: AIC For Learning, For Planning, For Pursuing, For Life The aim of this workshop is to provide program level staff with the tools to properly handle referrals for youth transitioning from foster care into independent living. Participants will leave with resources that will help them deal with difficult situations related to transitioning youth.

Child Abuse and Trauma: Short and Long-Term Implications

Coaching for Excellence

The reality that trauma and abuse causes lifestyle changes which lead to physical and mental illnesses has been well documented. This workshop will review the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research and discuss the long term effects of childhood trauma and abuse.

This workshop is designed to teach adults how to support youth in reaching their best through “Coaching”. The participants will be guided through a series of interactive questions and activities as well as learning about effective problem solving methods.

Real Business Ownership Prepares Youth to Lead and Prosper

Measurable Outcomes as the Basis of Program Development

The opportunities, responsibilities, and rewards of real business ownership – experienced in a learning community of enterprising practice – engage at-risk and disconnected youth cognitively and emotionally, and prepare them for productive careers and entrepreneurship. Program designer, teacher, youth owner, and business mentor/sponsor examine a simple, proven model for schools and organizations that empowers youth with entrepreneurial spirit and hard and soft skills employers need.

Participants will be able to understand measurable outcomes, why they are essential in program development and success, and how to use them as a program development tool. Participants will develop a program focusing on measurable outcomes and learn how to apply measurable outcomes to their work situations.

Out-Of-School-Time Professional Development: Theory and Practice Research in Out-Of-School-Time confirms that there is a strong correlation between professional development for staff and positive outcomes for youth. This workshop will explore PD design, implementation and evaluation. Participants will also learn how to identify needs and implement on-site, low cost and effective trainings.

Empowering Youth Action through Art

Immigrant Youth, Legal and Social Service Challenges

Creative Movement

Given the evolving demographics of the US and the debate over the pros and cons of immigration, young people, educators and administrators may need information on general immigration law with a focus on unaccompanied minors. This presentation will assist program level staff to better understand the needs of undocumented children so that these youth can be better served.

This interactive workshop led by youth who participated in the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program's summer 2008 Mural Corps program will introduce participants to a community-based approach to the creation of public art that is designed to inspire youth ownership, leadership, and decision-making.

This interactive session will explore dance through creative movement and how it can be a factor of anti-stress. This session will also give participants alternative and innovative ways to make program planning engaging and fun.

Innovation via Collaborative Relationships and Nontraditional How to Teach Teenagers Decision-Making Skills This interactive workshop will provide tools and strategies to help teachers, Resources and Programming This workshop will highlight the aspects of designing and maintaining community-based partnerships/programs within a child protection mandate under the Philadelphia Department of Human Services. Such services have a youth/family strength-based focus with expanded linkages to formal and informal community resources. Training and support to community advocates will be stressed.

counselors and parents teach critical thinking, self management and interpersonal communication to older youth. The audience will participate in a series of case studies and role playing activities that will teach them how to manage a classroom and engage teenagers in meaningful discussions. They will also leave the workshop with ideas on how to conduct evaluations that measure modifications in attitude, behavior and academic performance.

Using Communication to Build Trusting Relationships This workshop will take an in-depth look at what it takes to build healthy communication and trusting relationships. This will assist youth, teachers and parents/caregivers in making better connections and becoming more involved in working together to build lasting relationships.

Guiding Young Men and Women to Success

“Guiding Young Men and Women to Success” is an interactive workshop for youth development professionals (directors, leaders, managers and line staff) designed to enhance their delivery of services to youth. Through presentations, demonstrations, resource information and active participation, learners will define and create specific action tools to “serve and engage the whole youth” despite societal pressures and challenges that face them. .

ANY QUESTIONS AND SPECIAL NEEDS REQUESTS CALL NNWEYNA SMITH AT 215-989-3566 x1109.

TIME

ACTIVITY

8:00 - 9:00 am

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00 - 10:30 am

Welcome & Opening Session

10:30 - 12:00 pm

Circle Learning Sessions

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Lunch; Including Performances and Conference Shuffle - Networking Energizer

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Circle Learning Sessions

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Presentation of YOUTHadelphia Survey Results, Essay Winner Presentation & Bridge to the Future - Panel Discussion With Community Officials

INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING ?

Individuals/Organizations/Companies interested in exhibiting at the conference should contact Nnweyna Smith of the Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements at 215-989-3566, ext 1109, or at [email protected] by December 1, 2008. For more information and the Exhibit Contract, visit our website at www.greatsettlements.org

IMPORTANT NOTICE BY REGISTERING FOR THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE; TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY ACTION, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE REGISTRATION BROCHURE INFORMATION, INCLUDING , BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL POLICIES REGARDING CANCELLATION. YOU AGREE THAT YOU THEREBY ALSO WAIVE ANY RIGHTS THAT MAY OTHERWISE HAVE RESPECT TO, AND SPECIFICALLY RELEASE THE CONFERENCE SPONSORS, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM, ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE CONFERENCE, EXCEPT IF SUCH CLAIMS ARE DUE TO THE GROSS NEGLECT OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF THE CONFERENCE SPONSORS, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES. YOU ALSO GIVE THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA FEDERATION OF SETTLEMENTS AND UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, PERMISSION TO USE YOUR NAME, IMAGE, VOICE AND OR PHOTOGRAPH FOR PUBLICITY PURPOSES AND TO MAKE REPRODUCTIONS OF SUCH IN ANY MEDIA. IF YOU ARE PROCESSING A REGISTRATION ON SOMEONE ELSE’S BEHALF, YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN A COPY OF THE CONFERENCE BROCHURE AND NOTIFICATION STATEMENT TO SUCH PARTY, INCLUDING HIS / HER LEGAL GUARDIAN.

SPONSORS & SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

The Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements and United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania are proud to present the 8th Annual Youth Development Conference to Inspire Community Action. This year’s theme, “Me, We, Us: The Bridge to the Future” challenges us to shift our mentality from a “Me” to a “We” perspective to build a brighter future benefiting “Us.” The conference will feature two workshop tracks, a youth leadership development track for youth and a program/professional development track for adults who work with youth. We recognize the need for both well-rounded youth in the community and for competent and compassionate youth workers to support youth and help build the bridge to the future. Register today and join other youth and adults from the Southeastern, PA region in creating a shared vision for the future and building the bridges that will take us there.

2008 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Me We Us: The Bridge to the Future

To Inspire Community Action

Me We Us: The Bridge to the Future

To Inspire Community Action

ME, WE, US: THE BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE:

To Inspire Community Action

2008 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

Challenging us to shift our perspective from a Me mentality to a We mentality to build a brighter future benefiting all of US Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA Thursday, December 11, 2008 8:00am to 5:00pm

2008 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

GREATER PHILADELPHIA FEDERATION OF SETTLEMENTS 2008 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 1315 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1401 PHILADELPIA, PA 19107

Keynote Speaker Featuring ...

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Philadelphia, PA Permit No. 712

CHRIS ROLLE – or KAZI as he is known - is the voice of a new generation.

Featuring KAZI As Keynote Speaker

Kazi’s inspiring life story is the focus of a feature-length documentary film, The Hip Hop Project, which was released nationwide on May 11, 2007. Produced by Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah, the movie highlights Kazi’s personal journey, his fight to overcome the odds to become a successful entertainer and social entrepreneur, and his development of a groundbreaking music-based after school program, The Hip Hop Project (hiphopproject.org). This award-winning artist development/music business education program connects New York City teens to music industry professionals to write, produce and market their own compilation album on youth issues. Kazi learned throughout his journey that if you are passionate about something, the people, resources and opportunities will be attracted to you.

Kazi’s tenacity to change his life and motivate others to do the same has earned him several awards including: New York Governor’s Citation for his play A Brooklyn Story, CBS Fulfilling the Dream Award for his play and advocating for educational reform and drug prevention services in schools and homeless shelters, CBS Hometown Hero Award for his work with the youth of the Hip Hop Project and an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show in the People Who Are Using Their Lives segment Presently, in conjunction with SoulGenesis (SoulGen.com), Kazi is on the national All Things Are Possible (ATAP) tour-traveling nationwide motivating and inspiring audiences through lectures, workshops and live performances while promoting his debut album at the same name.

Co-Conference Sponsors

TIME

ACTIVITY

8:00 - 9:00 am

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00 - 10:30 am

Welcome & Opening Session

10:30 - 12:00 pm

Circle Learning Sessions

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Lunch; Including Performances and Conference Shuffle - Networking Energizer

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Circle Learning Sessions

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Presentation of YOUTHadelphia Survey Results, Essay Winner Presentation & Bridge to the Future - Panel Discussion With Community Officials

INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING ?

Individuals/Organizations/Companies interested in exhibiting at the conference should contact Nnweyna Smith of the Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements at 215-989-3566, ext 1109, or at [email protected] by December 1, 2008. For more information and the Exhibit Contract, visit our website at www.greatsettlements.org

IMPORTANT NOTICE BY REGISTERING FOR THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE; TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY ACTION, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE REGISTRATION BROCHURE INFORMATION, INCLUDING , BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL POLICIES REGARDING CANCELLATION. YOU AGREE THAT YOU THEREBY ALSO WAIVE ANY RIGHTS THAT MAY OTHERWISE HAVE RESPECT TO, AND SPECIFICALLY RELEASE THE CONFERENCE SPONSORS, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM, ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE CONFERENCE, EXCEPT IF SUCH CLAIMS ARE DUE TO THE GROSS NEGLECT OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF THE CONFERENCE SPONSORS, THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES. YOU ALSO GIVE THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA FEDERATION OF SETTLEMENTS AND UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, PERMISSION TO USE YOUR NAME, IMAGE, VOICE AND OR PHOTOGRAPH FOR PUBLICITY PURPOSES AND TO MAKE REPRODUCTIONS OF SUCH IN ANY MEDIA. IF YOU ARE PROCESSING A REGISTRATION ON SOMEONE ELSE’S BEHALF, YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN A COPY OF THE CONFERENCE BROCHURE AND NOTIFICATION STATEMENT TO SUCH PARTY, INCLUDING HIS / HER LEGAL GUARDIAN.

SPONSORS & SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

The Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements and United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania are proud to present the 8th Annual Youth Development Conference to Inspire Community Action. This year’s theme, “Me, We, Us: The Bridge to the Future” challenges us to shift our mentality from a “Me” to a “We” perspective to build a brighter future benefiting “Us.” The conference will feature two workshop tracks, a youth leadership development track for youth and a program/professional development track for adults who work with youth. We recognize the need for both well-rounded youth in the community and for competent and compassionate youth workers to support youth and help build the bridge to the future. Register today and join other youth and adults from the Southeastern, PA region in creating a shared vision for the future and building the bridges that will take us there.

2008 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Me We Us: The Bridge to the Future

To Inspire Community Action

Me We Us: The Bridge to the Future

To Inspire Community Action

ME, WE, US: THE BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE:

To Inspire Community Action

2008 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

Challenging us to shift our perspective from a Me mentality to a We mentality to build a brighter future benefiting all of US Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA Thursday, December 11, 2008 8:00am to 5:00pm

2008 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

GREATER PHILADELPHIA FEDERATION OF SETTLEMENTS 2008 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 1315 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 1401 PHILADELPIA, PA 19107

Keynote Speaker Featuring ...

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Philadelphia, PA Permit No. 712

CHRIS ROLLE – or KAZI as he is known - is the voice of a new generation.

Featuring KAZI As Keynote Speaker

Kazi’s inspiring life story is the focus of a feature-length documentary film, The Hip Hop Project, which was released nationwide on May 11, 2007. Produced by Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah, the movie highlights Kazi’s personal journey, his fight to overcome the odds to become a successful entertainer and social entrepreneur, and his development of a groundbreaking music-based after school program, The Hip Hop Project (hiphopproject.org). This award-winning artist development/music business education program connects New York City teens to music industry professionals to write, produce and market their own compilation album on youth issues. Kazi learned throughout his journey that if you are passionate about something, the people, resources and opportunities will be attracted to you.

Kazi’s tenacity to change his life and motivate others to do the same has earned him several awards including: New York Governor’s Citation for his play A Brooklyn Story, CBS Fulfilling the Dream Award for his play and advocating for educational reform and drug prevention services in schools and homeless shelters, CBS Hometown Hero Award for his work with the youth of the Hip Hop Project and an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show in the People Who Are Using Their Lives segment Presently, in conjunction with SoulGenesis (SoulGen.com), Kazi is on the national All Things Are Possible (ATAP) tour-traveling nationwide motivating and inspiring audiences through lectures, workshops and live performances while promoting his debut album at the same name.

Co-Conference Sponsors