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SCHOOL’S OUT, MAKE IT COUNT SATURDAY 10.24.2015 @ PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER 23rd Annual Arizona Statewide Out-of-School Time Conference Arizona Center For Afterschool Excellence Conference Program
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SCHOOL’S OUT, MAKE IT COUNT
SATURDAY 10.24.2015
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PHOENIX CONVENTION
CENTER
23rd Annual Arizona Statewide Out-of-School Time Conference
Arizona Center
For Afterschool
Excellence Conference Program
SCHOOL’S OUT, MAKE IT COUNT 2015 ARIZONA STATEWIDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME CONFERENCE
& AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence
is dedicated to the enhancement of youth development
and educational achievement through quality out-of-school time programming.
3205 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 | 480-730-7126 | azafterschool.org
WELCOME FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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THANK YOU
TO OUR SPONSORS
Grand Canyon University
APS Foundation
COX Communications
WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS
Cardinals Charities
KPMG
LEGO Education
STEMfinity
Gavin Martin, Kyrene School District
Zach Matz, City of Peoria
Kathleen McKeever, Washington Elementary School District
Mary Lou Naylor, AZ Dept. of Education - 21st CCLC
Danielle Padia, Produce Positivity
Manny Padia, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix
Leah Sergeant, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program
Donna Washington, Marana Unified School District
Melissa Belton, City of Scottsdale
Travis Drake, Flagstaff Unified School District
Barbara Ervin, Deer Valley Unified School District
Eileana Gudiño, Valley of the Sun United Way
Molly Kemp, Paradise Valley Unified School District
Sherri Jones, Association for Supportive Child Care
Jeremy King, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program
Kim Kleinholz, Chandler Unified School District
Thank you and congratulations to all of you who
are dedicated to improving the lives and success of
Arizona’s youth in out-of-school time programs.
You would be surprised and encouraged by the
number of times I am told how critical quality out-
of-school time programs are in ensuring positive
youth outcomes. As you all have learned, the youth you serve are far
more than an academic score assigned to them by a standardized test.
Our children and youth are complex individuals whose social and
emotional foundation needs to be as strong or stronger than their aca-
demic accomplishments.
The care, nurturing, support and motivation that you give the youth in
your programs is, many times, the difference between their success
and their failure.
Be proud of the work you do and never forget that together we are
literally changing the life of a child, one child at a time, day in and
day out.
The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence wishes to express its deepest appreciation to the conference & awards
planning committee for volunteering their time and wisdom in planning today’s conference.
Jane Romatzke Leadership Award
Linda Kubiak,
Director of Community Programs
Vail Unified School District Finalists
Dr. Camille Casteel, Chandler Unified School District
Council Member Regina Romero, City of Tucson
ABOUT US THE ARIZONA CENTER FOR AFTERSCHOOL EXCELLENCE
The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excel-
lence (AzCASE) is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the enhancement of child and youth
development and educational achievement
through quality out-of-school time program-
ming.
Our vision is for out-of-school time programs to
flourish in Arizona, sharing a fundamental com-
mitment to the promotion of high-level personal
educational achievement and adherence to per-
formance standards and assessment of out-
comes.
We envision that all Arizona children and youth
will be actively engaged in life and prepared for
successful young adulthood. In support of these
ends, AzCASE is a statewide resource and
advocacy center for out-of-school time pro-
gramming.
For more information, visit
www.azafterschool.org
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS & FINALISTS!
Outstanding Out-of-School Time Program
W.F. Killip Elementary
Flagstaff USD
Finalists
Junior Leadership Academy, Pinetop
The Owl & Panther Project, Hopi Foundation, Tucson
Outstanding Out-of-School Time Professional
Danette Davis
21st CCLC Program Coordinator
Pima County JTED
Finalists
Kathy McNair, Niñas con Destino, Isaac School District Dr. Frances Mills-Yerger, Workshops for Youth & Families
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Fausto López
A native of Chicago, López has led and organized youth programs for 15 years, en-gaging youth in art-based service projects, community organizing, and civic leader-ship. Most recently, he led the development of an expanded learning guide and training model for afterschool programs in Mexico and Argentina, and contributed to the 4th edition of the Beyond the Bell Toolkit. He is a nationally recognized pre-senter on education and afterschool topics and facilitates national, regional, and statewide educational workshops that connect research and practice.
2015 KEYNOTE SPEECH: “Youth on the Rise”
All over the globe, nations and communities are at a tipping point. The important issues that the next genera-tion of leaders and activists will confront -- socio-political conflict, poverty, hunger, violence, and inequality — will all require radical approaches to problem-analysis and solution development. The success of the future leaders of the world will greatly depend on efforts made today. So, how do we, as out-of-school time program staff, influence tomorrow’s leaders? We must begin to meaningfully engage today’s youth as partners, em-power and inspire the future leaders among them, and provide experiences for all youth that develop and en-courage empathy, collaboration, and critical thinking. As adult leaders and decision makers, we must adapt,
challenge our biases, and shift the attitudes of our peers, so that they, too, value youth input and inclusion.
Afterschool & Expanded Learning Specialist, American Institutes for Research
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WORKSHOP TRACKS
WORKSHOP SYMBOLS
I: Safe & Healthy Environments Youth experience physi-
cally and emotionally safe, healthy and developmentally
appropriate learning environments.
II. Positive Relationships Youth benefit from the positive
relationships and interactions that are promoted, developed,
nurtured and maintained by the program staff and volunteers.
III. Intentional Programming & Activities Youth experi-
ence a variety of fun and stimulating opportunities for en-
gagement and learning that support positive physical, social,
emotional, and cognitive development.
IV. Equity & Inclusion Youth thrive in the program regard-
less of their background, including but not limited to race,
color, religion, sex, income level, national origin, physical,
mental and learning ability, sexual orientation, or gender
identity and expression.
V. Family, School & Community Youth benefit when fami-
lies, schools and communities are actively engaged in pro-
gram development and implementation.
VI. Program Management Youth benefit from effective
leadership, strong program management and sound fiscal
management.
VII. Program Evaluation & Data Youth benefit from con-
tinuous quality improvement systems that include measur-
able goals aligned with children, youth and family needs.
ALIGNMENT TO THE ARIZONA QUALITY STANDARDS
GD: Growth & Development (developmentally-
appropriate activities, child guidance and methods,
developmental psychology)
PM: Program administration, planning, development or
management
Program
Leadership
These workshops
provide instruction on
Science Technology
Engineering and
Math activities for
your OST program!
These workshops are
geared toward current
Program Leaders &
Managers, and/or
those who manage
staff.
These workshops are
focused on the devel-
opment of youth’s
social & emotional
skills, and how staff
can aid in this
development.
Program activities &
ideas that can help
youth develop their
reading skills and com-
prehension, & increase
their enthusiasm for
reading.
Health &
Fitness Literacy STEM
Social/Emotional
Development
OST curriculum &
activities relating to
physical fitness, active
games, nutrition &
promoting a healthy
lifestyle.
(L): Indicates Leadership Track. Workshops for current
program managers and supervisors.
● : Workshop is applicable to Elementary Programs
♦ : Workshop is applicable to Junior High & High
School Programs
Reminder: Please keep cell phone and small electronics use during the conference limited to use related to the conference.
Please step outside of the meeting rooms to take any personal calls, text, or send emails.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
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Room Session I
9:35am – 10:40am
Session II 10:50am – 11:55am
Session III 1:10pm – 2:15pm
Session IV 2:25pm – 3:30pm
121B
“Back to Basics: Working with Kids with
Special Needs” Nicole Ranallo
“Marijuana Is Harmless, Right?”
Bryan Harris
“Understanding Early Adolescence” Barb Iversen
“STEM: It’s Your World!” Amanda Hughens
122A “Self-Assessment: A Team Approach” Jeronimo Vasquez
“Establishing a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Beyond the Bell” Fausto López
“Staff Development Beyond the Bell”
Fausto López
“Integrating Service Learning in OST”
Faith Dunbar
122C “The Whole Child, The Whole Day” Melissa Tovaas
“Achieving High-Quality OST Through STEM”
Click2SciencePD
“Sparking Interest in STEM”
Click2SciencePD
“Using the Arizona Assessment Tool Online”
Greg Cole & Melanie McClintock
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“Spark Excitement for Reading with Nonfiction!” Linda Linnen
“That’s So Funny!: Using Humor In Your Program” Kathy Valencik
“How to Start the College Conversation”
Stephanie Garman
“Making Quality Count for Youth”
Ashley Janicki
124A “Who Is Your
Cookie Person? Dr. Frances Mills-Yerger
“Going Beyond STEM: The Business of
Science” Melissa Rose
“Smell before Skills: How You Will Positively
Connect with Youth” Alonzo Jones
“3 Secrets to Motivating Staff, Kids & Volunteers”
Wholonomy Consulting
124B
“You Can’t Fire Everyone: On-Site
Staff Development” Gloria Sanchez
“Building A Successful OST Art Program”
Laura Wilde
“Building Self-Esteem Using Storytelling, Writing & Reading”
WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS
“Collaborative Cubing” Diana Gettman Flores
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A&B
“Mission STEM: Strategies & Tools” Laurie Michnal-Peck
“Autism After School: 50 Challenges & Solutions”
Amy Maschue
“Eat 4 Health” Elizabeth Sparks &
Natalie Shepp
“Hovering Hovercrafts, Batman!”
Jamie Holmes & Dan Thoene
126
A&B
“CATCH Kids Club: A Coordinated Approach
to Child Health” Arizona Nutrition Network
“Go For Launch! Blast Off With Rocketry!”
Kaci Heins & Jennifer Cheesman
“Introduction to Awesome
Improvisation” Kristina Lenz
“Exploring Social/Emotional Development
through Drama” Childsplay
127A
“He Hit Me! Using Daily Conflict to Teach Self-Regulation”
Diana Brown
“Preventing Misbehavior”
Larry Kerby
“Create Choices, Prevent Power
Struggles!” Kami Kerby
127B “STEM on the Cheap
2.0” Eric Larsen & Curt Peters
127C “Bullying: A Change in
Perspective” Shane Watson
“The Youth Perspective” A Panel Discussion
with Former OST Youth
“What Do Line Staff REALLY Think?”
Manny Padia
“Problem Solving As A Team”
Michael Freeman
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A&B
“Geocaching Tours: 21st Century Treasure Hunts”
Nicole Benson-Reiff & LaDon Dieu
“Literacy Enrichment through Drama”
Sean Cronin
“Fitness, Recreation & Enrichment Activities
for All!” Dr. Gale Gorke
“Adolescent Development & Making
Healthy Choices” Dr. Gale Gorke
129A “The Rainbow Connection” Kado Stewart
“Start with the Arts!” Eileen Bagnall
“Eyes in the Sky: High-Altitude Ballooning”
Kaci Heins & Bruce Sidlinger
“From Chaos to Order: Managing Large Groups
of Kids” David Cervantez
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SCHEDULE
· Great AZ Puppet Theatre (31)
· Judo Math Inc. (45)
· Jungle Jill’s Animal
Encounter (48)
· Kaplan Early Learning Co. (7)
· Kiwanis Recreation Ctr (28)
· LEGO Education (5)
· Mindful Discipline (17)
· MindWorks Resources (20)
· Musical Instrument Museum (38)
· notMYkid (12)
· Phx Children’s Hospital (42)
· Phx Youth Circus Arts (35)
· School Specialty (32)
· Science Matters in America (41)
· Skillastics (13)
· After School Depot (Tables 18,19)
· Arizona Attorney General (30)
· Arizona Coyotes (47)
· Arizona Science Center (46)
· Assoc. for Supportive Childcare (29)
· The Be Kind People Project (39)
· Ctr for the Collaborative
Classroom (9,10)
· Childsplay (27)
· Click2SciencePD (15)
· Coast 2 Coast Coaching (25)
· COX Communications (2)
· Dave and Buster’s (24)
· Expect More Arizona (26)
· Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course(21)
· Grand Canyon University (1)
· Spinitar (14)
· STEMfinity (6)
· Stratum Laser Tag (8)
· Support My Club (11)
· TEACH (33)
· ThomasKelly Software Assoc. (44)
· Tonto Creek Camp (23)
· Treasures 4 Teachers (16)
· USA’s Skateland (37)
· Vance Exley Tennis (34)
· Wheels In Motion Foundation (40)
· Wilson Language
Training Corp. (36)
· WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS (3,4)
· You CAN Do the Rubik’s Cube (22)
· Zula International (43)
8:00 AM Registration & Exhibits 8:50 AM Welcome & Keynote 9:35 AM Session I Workshops 10:50 AM Session II Workshops 12:00 PM Lunch 1:10 PM Session III Workshops 2:25 PM Session IV Workshops 3:30 PM Conclusion
EXHIBITORS Valuable products, materials, services & information for out-of-school time programs are available in the Exhibit Hall!
Exhibit Hall
SESSION I WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS. 7
● ♦ Back to Basics: Working with Kids with Special Needs …………………………………………………..…..121B
Nicole Ranallo, ValleyLife II, III, IV. GD Join ValleyLife Training Manager Nicole Ranallo for this eye-opening workshop, which will shift the way you view and
approach your work with kids with special needs. While many youth with special needs do need specialized attention, it
is also important to note that they are still kids-- and common best practices are often effective! This session will focus
on how OST program staff can build positive relationships with youth with special needs, and the profound impact you
have on their education and development. ValleyLife, a leading service organization for individuals with disabilities, has
been serving Maricopa County for over 65 years.
● ♦ Self-Assessment: A Team Approach (L) …………………………….……………………………………..…..122A
Jeronimo Vasquez, Flagstaff Unified School District VI, VII. PM
The Arizona Quality Standards Assessment Tool for Out-of-School Time Programs (AzQSAT) was developed to sup-
port OST programs in their efforts to continuously increase the quality of their programming. Join Jeronimo Vasquez,
Program Coordinator for the 2015 Awards of Excellence Outstanding Program Killip Elementary, as he shares tips and
best practices for directing your team through the self-assessment process. Learn why a team approach is more effective
and meaningful, and how to get buy-in from your team in this and all quality improvement strategies!
● ♦ The Whole Child, The Whole Day ………………………………….……………..…………………..………..122C
Melissa Tovaas, Center for the Collaborative Classroom III, V. PM
Out-of-school time programs provide the perfect place for
kids to roll up their sleeves, build on what they are doing dur-
ing school, and experience enrichment that supports their
social and emotional development! This workshop will pro-
vide you with the skills and strategies for effectively collabo-
rating with teachers and schools, and boosting academic en-
richment with hands-on activities and lessons! When you
create a space where kids feel safe and encouraged to expand
their thinking and share their ideas, you will also build their
confidence and success—in school and beyond!
● Spark Excitement for Reading with Nonfiction ……123
Linda Linnen, National Geographic Learning III. PM
A love of reading can do much to develop a child’s vocabu-
lary, reading comprehension, and writing skills—and nonfic-
tion books are the flint that can spark this enthusiasm! This
interactive workshop will provide fun activities and best prac-
tices to develop reading skills and foster a greater interest in
books and reading. You will leave this session with hands-on
activities, books, and ideas that you can immediately imple-
ment in your program!
● ♦ Who Is Your “Cookie Person”? ………..……….124A
Dr. Frances Mills-Yerger, Workshops for Youth and
Families II. GD
This engaging workshop, presented by 2015 Outstanding Out-of-School Time Professional Finalist Dr. Frances Mills-
Yerger, will teach you how to assist youth in recognizing positive and healthy role models, and which qualities you possess
that make you a strong mentor! Just like the ingredients of a cookie, there are ingredients that make up every positive adult
role model. Participants will reflect on the variety of ways that you can demonstrate acceptance, support, encouragement
and mentoring to the youth in your program!
● ♦ You Can’t Fire Everyone: On-Site Staff Development (L) ……………………………………….…..………124B
Gloria Sanchez, City of Tempe Kid Zone Enrichment Program II, VI. PM
We’ve all been there—dealing with a staff member who is unmotivated, unenthused, and unproductive. As a manager, this
can be your greatest challenge -- and your greatest opportunity. In this interactive session, managers will discuss common
characteristics of struggling staff members, and develop on-site professional development systems for training them up! Join
Gloria Sanchez from the Tempe Kid Zone Program as she takes you on a line staff’s journey through the quality improve-
ment process. Discover your staff’s strengths and weaknesses, and learn how to guide them using cross training, evalua-
tions, coaching, mentoring, and motivation!
SESSION I WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS CONT. ● Mission STEM: Strategies and Tools ………………………………...………………………………..…….….125AB
Laurie Michnal-Peck, Zula International III. PM We’re all familiar with STEM—Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math. But what does quality, meaningful
STEM programming look like in practice? This hands-on
workshop will show you how to launch fun, enriching STEM
activities for the elementary students in your program! Learn
how to implement engaging, inquiry-based, cross-curricular
STEM activities that will stimulate critical thinking! You will
walk away with a number of hands-on activities and inquiry
strategies that you can immediately implement in your
program!
● ♦ CATCH Kids Club: A Coordinated Approach to
Child Health ……………………………………….126AB
Sally Cassady, Cristina Guterman, Christine Hicks,
Lisa Quiñonez and Patty Russell, Arizona Nutrition Network
I, III. PM CATCH Kids Club is a physical activity and nutrition
education program designed for K-8 afterschool and summer
programs, and based on the Whole School, Whole Community,
Whole Child model. CATCH provides a variety of
programming that support youth in the adoption of a healthy
and active lifestyle! In this session you’ll learn fun and easy-to-
implement CATCH program skills, activities and games from
the Arizona Nutrition Network’s top trainers!
● STEM on the Cheap 2.0 ………………....……...……127B
Eric Larsen and Curt Peters, Arizona 4-H III. PM
Is your program on a shoestring budget? Do you want to
incorporate more STEM, but don’t think you can afford it?
Then this workshop is for you! Presented by Arizona 4-H, this
session is hands-on from start to finish, and will provide you
with a solid knowledge base for leading several all-new fun
and affordable STEM activities!
● ♦ Bullying: A Change in Perspective ………………..127C
Shane Watson, notMYkid I, II. GD notMYkid’s prevention programs have educated and
empowered more than a million youth, families, and community members across Arizona, and provide the knowledge
and courage to prevent negative behaviors. Join Shane Watson, Manager of Parent & Faculty Education, as he identifies
what bullying can look like in an out-of-school time program, and shows you proven strategies to address and prevent it.
Get tips for creating an open dialogue about bullying with kids and teens, and create a lasting, positive impact on your
program!
● ♦ Geocaching Tours: 21st Century Treasure Hunts …………………………………………………….….….128AB
Nicole Benson-Reiff and LaDon Dieu, Phoenix Children’s Hospital III, V. PM Get introduced to Geocaching: a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game! All you need to start is a love of adventure,
and a GPS-enabled device! This workshop will explain the basics of geocaching, and introduce you to GeoTours- an
exciting way to get youth outside, working together, and having fun!
♦ The Rainbow Connection …………………………………………………………………..………………......….129A
Kado Stewart, one n ten II, IV. GD
Safety, Respect, and Inclusion are important elements of every OST program. Learn how to create a safer and more
inclusive program setting by developing activities that avoid bias, promote respect and build positive attitudes and
relationships. This training from one n ten, a leading LGBTQ youth organization, will help OST staff gain the
knowledge and skills to ensure that all youth feel safe and respected, and show respect to all.
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● ♦ Marijuana is Harmless, Right? ……...…………....121B
Dr. Bryan Harris, Casa Grande Elementary School District
I, V. GD
The common belief among many young people (and a shock-
ingly high number of adults) is that marijuana use is totally
harmless, non-addictive, and doesn’t result in negative long-
term health effects. But does this belief match the science?
Setting aside social and political commentary, this informative
and interactive workshop will explore the impact of marijuana
use on the brain, and will offer you tools and strategies for
working with youth and families regarding this increasingly
pertinent issue.
● ♦ Establishing A Culture of Continuous Improvement Beyond the Bell ……………...…………….…..….….122A
Fausto López, American Institutes for Research III. PM
Do you run a quality program? Can you prove it? This interactive workshop engages participants in evidence based prac-
tices for engaging staff and stakeholders in on-going continuous quality improvement processes. Using tools from the
Beyond the Bell® Toolkit-Fourth Edition, participants will be provided tools and strategies for working collaboratively
to develop, implement, and sustain quality programming that produces positive youth outcomes.
● ♦ Achieving High-Quality OST through STEM (L) …………………………………………..……….…….….122C
Saundra Frerichs and Desirae TePoel, Click2SciencePD III, VI. PM
Collaborative, high-quality STEM activities are not only educationally enriching—they can also promote positive rela-
tionships among the youth and staff in your program! Join the team from Click2SciencePD as they show program lead-
ers how to utilize professional development to increase the quality of your STEM programming! You’ll learn how to
use the free Click2SciencePD website to support your staff in facilitating a wide variety of fun and enriching STEM ac-
tivities, for all age groups!
● “That’s So Funny!”- Using Humor in
Your Program ………………………….………...123
Kathy Valencik, Arizona Self Study Project II, III. GD
When developmentally appropriate, intentional and random
acts of humor and silliness can promote social bonding,
critical thinking, and self-regulation skills. On the flip side,
inappropriate humor (i.e. sarcasm and teasing) masks ag-
gression, and is a detriment to positive engagement and
program unity. This interactive workshop explores the
types of humor to embrace, and the types to avoid. Appro-
priate use of humor in your program will promote positive,
supportive interactions, and create mutual respect and a
sense of belonging!
● ♦ Going Beyond STEM: The Business
of Science ………………………………….…..124A
Melissa Rose, Boxx Productions III. PM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) are
the disciplines that pave the way toward innovation! This
workshop goes one step beyond STEM, with a second “E”
– Entrepreneurship! Entrepreneurship is the vehicle by
which STEM innovations are taken to the marketplace to
benefit society. Join us for this hands-on session, which
combines all of these disciplines with “Lemonology” – the
Science and Business of a Lemonade Stand! This interac-
tive, engaging program teaches youth the basics of acids
and bases, and challenges them to create a profitable lem-
onade business!
SESSION 2 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS. 10
● ♦ Building a Successful OST Art Program (L) ……124B
Laura Wilde, Phoenix Center for the Arts III, VI. PM
OST art programs give youth the chance to have fun and
express themselves creatively! So how do we, as program
leaders, develop a fun art program that the kids will love? This
workshop will show you how to structure arts activities, find
and hire guest artists, get families involved, and track down
resources! With these tools, you’ll be able to create an
enriching, fun and educational art experience for youth that
inspires creativity, leadership, confidence and innovation!
● ♦ Autism After School: 50 Challenges & Solutions
Amy Maschue, M.S. CCC-SLP, Words to Grow On LLC II, IV. GD ………………..……..………………….….125AB
1 in 68 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder-- a diagnosis which encompasses a wide range of complex
development disorders. Every kid with autism brings to your program their own unique talents, humor, perspectives, and
challenges. So, how can we as OST staff know how to best meet the needs of these youth? This workshop will give you
a stronger understanding of ASD and the ways it can impact behavior and communication. It will provide discussion of
common challenges and proven strategies for promoting meaningful communication and interactions with kids
diagnosed with ASD. You’ll learn evidence-based practices that will empower you to create a fun, inclusive and
enriching program environment for all youth, regardless of ability.
● Go For Launch! Blastoff with Rocketry! ……………………………………………………………….……....126AB
Kaci Heins, Northland Prep Academy, and Jennifer Cheesman, Peoria Unified School District III. PM
Fun and exciting rocketry projects don’t have to break your
budget! Learn three types of rocketry activities that you can
easily and cheaply launch in your program! Build and launch
your very own rockets in this hands-on workshop! Prizes will
be awarded for farthest launches!
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● “He Hit Me!” Using Daily Conflict to Teach Self-Regulation …………………………..………….……………….127A
Diana Brown, M.Ed, Mindful Discipline I, II. GD
Join returning favorite Diana Brown for this energetic, research-
based presentation on managing youth conflict! For children, play
is essential for developing social/emotional competency… but it
often results in conflict! As adults, it is critical that we are
prepared to properly handle such conflict, and use it as an
opportunity to encourage and model empathy, communication,
and critical thinking! This upbeat, interactive workshop will
provide you with a number of developmentally-appropriate
strategies, and will leave you recharged with energy and
enthusiasm!
● ♦ The Youth Perspective……….…………………….......127C
A Panel Discussion with Former OST Youth II, III. PM
Join us for this enlightening conversation with a group of young adults who participated in out-of-school time programs!
They’ll share their OST stories, discuss how their program and the program staff made an impact on their lives, and provide
insights and advice to current out-of-school time staff!
● ♦ Literacy Enrichment through Drama ………..………………………………………………………………….….128AB
Sean Cronin, Stories that Soar! II, III. PM
Stories that Soar! is an acclaimed literacy and performing arts program that empowers young people to create literature and
stage dramatic productions based on their work. This workshop equips you with foundational theatre skills and a small arsenal
of activities and games to aid you in adapting this much-loved curriculum! The activities reinforce reading comprehension,
encourage creativity, and inspire collaboration among youth!
● Start with the Arts! ……………………………………………………………………………...…………………..…...129A
Eileen Bagnall, VSA Arizona III. PM
Start with the Arts! is an innovative workshop incorporating Music, Drama, Dance, Visual Arts and Literary Arts! You don’t
have to be a professional artist to encourage youth of all abilities to learn and grow through the arts! You’ll learn a variety of
arts activities that will foster play, wonder, discovery and creativity in an inclusive, supportive setting!
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SESSION 3 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS. ● ♦ Understanding Early Adolescence ..…………….121B
Barb Iversen, M.C., N.C.C. II, III. GD Early adolescence (ages 10-14) is a critical time in a young
person’s development-- one which presents some pretty
unique challenges for youth, as well as the adults who care for
them. This interactive workshop will increase your under-
standing of early adolescence’s developmental characteristics
and vulnerabilities. You’ll leave with ideas and strategies for
increasing the resilience of the early adolescents in your pro-
gram, and guiding them successfully through this important
developmental stage.
● ♦ Staff Development Beyond the Bell (L) ……..….122A
Fausto López, American Institutes for Research
II, VI. PM Quality youth programs start and end with qualified program
staff. Learn to assess and cultivate the needs, interests, and
growth of your staff! This interactive workshop provides par-
ticipants with strategies for developing professional compe-
tencies and skills to empower youth to their highest potential.
Participants will work in teams with tools from the Beyond
the Bell® Toolkit-Fourth Edition to assess current strengths,
reflect on areas of growth, and develop professional develop-
ment plans.
● ♦ Sparking Interest in STEM …………….…..….122C
Saundra Frerichs & Desirae TePoel, Click2SciencePD
III. PM Join the Click2SciencePD team as they teach you new strategies
for sparking interest in STEM, and how and where to find STEM
resources for your program! This hands-on workshop will get you
excited about STEM, and help you develop the skills to foster
problem-solving and critical thinking in youth through STEM ac-
tivities! You’ll leave this session with new tools and resources,
and a plan to confidently integrate STEM in your OST program!
● ♦ How to Start the College Conversation…..………...….123
Stephanie Garman, Maricopa County Community Colleges
II, V. GD The process of preparing for college can be confusing and over-
whelming for youth! You may be the only one talking to them
about college, so how can you make sure you're giving them great
information? Come join Stephanie Garman, Bridging Success Coordinator for Maricopa Community Colleges, to discuss how
to start the college conversation with youth! Learn about resources for the college search, timelines for the process, and why
college is so important. You’ll leave this session with activities and strategies for engaging youth in the college conversation,
and putting them on the path toward their Freshman Year!
● ♦ Smell before Skills: How You Will Positively Connect with Youth ………………...…………..…….…….…..124A
Alonzo Jones, Arizona State University II, IV. GD Join Alonzo Jones, Associate Dean of Students at ASU, for this eye-opening session on cultural competency! Explore the
varying phases of cultural exposure from “Elbow Diversity” to “Taste Buds and Outfits Diversity,” to the transcending mind-
set of “Full Personality Diversity.” This fun, interactive discussion will focus on successful strategies for establishing trusting
and meaningful connections with individual youth and groups!
● ♦ Building Self-Esteem Using Storytelling, Reading and Writing …………………………………………..…….124B
Meredith Scott Lynn and Jeryn Warren, WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS II, III. PM Personal storytelling can be a powerful tool for increasing the self-esteem of youth! Join Meredith and Jeryn from WRiTE
BRAiN BOOKS for this lively, interactive session that will teach you how to inspire kids to find and explore their ‘own
voice’! Learn how to identify topics that are relevant and meaningful, show kids how to write using their own point of view,
and find the fun and joy in public speaking by sharing their stories! You’ll leave this session with a set of questions that will
propel your youth into a world of creativity, personal reflection, and new-found confidence!
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● ♦ Eat 4 Health ……………..…………...………....….125AB
Elizabeth Sparks and Natalie Shepp, Tucson Village Farm
I, III. PM
Tucson Village Farm is a seed-to-table program that, every
year, reconnects hundreds of youth to a healthy food system,
and empowers them to make healthy life choices. This work-
shop will guide you through six of the Farm’s hands-on “Eat 4
Health” nutrition activities, which can easily be incorporated
into your program! These activities cover important, relevant
health topics such as hidden sugar, fat content and label reading,
and include games that promote physical activity and leader-
ship!
♦ Introduction to Awesome Improvisation………....….126AB
Kristina Lenz, National Comedy Theatre II, III. PM
This workshop will get you thinking outside of the box and
jumping out of your seat with creativity and spontaneity! Kris-
tina Lenz, Director of the National Comedy Theatre, will teach
you the basic lessons of improvisational comedy, including con-
fidence, listening skills, teamwork, quick thinking and trust! You
can take these fun, no-pressure activities back to your program,
and engage older youth with creativity and humor!
● ♦ Preventing Misbehavior …..…………..……...…….127A
Larry Kerby, Kerby Seminar Group LLC II. GD
How do successful OST staff nip misbehavior in the bud? They
anticipate potential problems, take steps to prevent them, and put an end to small misbehaviors before they become big
ones! Learn when you should use preventative interventions vs. applying logical consequences, and gain strategies for
preventing problems without taking valuable time away from program activities. This workshop will give you the tools
for preventing misbehavior, so that you can go home at the end of the day feeling fantastic instead of frazzled!
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● ♦ What Do Line Staff REALLY Think? (L) ………..127C
Manny Padia, Produce Positivity II, VI. PM
AzCASE surveyed line staff from across the state to get their
opinions on you, their supervisor! Join Producer of Positivity
Manny Padia as he unveils the surprising results of this ground-
breaking survey! You’ll learn what your staff wants and needs
from you, and new management best practices to help you im-
prove your skills as a supervisor!
● ♦ Fitness, Recreation & Enrichment Activities
for All! ………………………………...................….128AB
Dr. Gale Gorke I, III, IV. PM
Join Dr. Gale Gorke for this fast-paced, high-energy, interactive
workshop! You’ll learn how to select and adapt program activities
that encourage fitness and healthy choices, and allow for participa-
tion from all youth! This workshop will show you how to help
youth identify and develop their talents, and increase their physical
activity and engagement at every level of ability!
● ♦ Eyes in the Sky: High Altitude Ballooning…...…...….129A
Kaci Heins, Northland Prep Academy, and
Bruce Sidlinger, Sidlinger Computer Corporation III. PM
Explore an exciting STEM project that takes youth on a journey
into the stratosphere, connecting math and science concepts to a real-world experience that they will never forget! Learn
how to start a high-altitude ballooning program that can send experiments, cameras, and sensors to 100,000 feet up in the
atmosphere! This presentation also includes information on how to write successful grants to fund this and other STEM
activities in your OST program!
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Over 37,000 schools across the country
are using VariQuest™ Visual Learning
Tools to enhance all hands-on,
engaging learning activities through
the creation of visual and interactive
instructional aids, graphic organizers,
anchor charts, manipulatives, cutouts,
flashcards, and much more!
● ♦ STEM- It’s Your World! .............................................................................................................................…….121B
Amanda Hughens, Grand Canyon University III. PM
This may come as a surprise, but you know a lot more about STEM than you think you do! Explore exciting ways to in-
crease STEM learning opportunities in your program—no need for expensive equipment or a PhD! This workshop is
hands-on and minds-on, fun and interactive! Discover the expertise you didn’t know you had, and how to make STEM
fun for the youth in your program!
● ♦ Integrating Service Learning In Out-of-School Time ………………………………………..………….…….122A
Faith Dunbar, America Reads, Arizona State University
III, V. PM
Service learning projects can foster a sense of social and civic
responsibility in youth. But did you know that service learning
is also a powerful tool to increase academic achievement? Ser-
vice-learning projects come in many shapes and sizes, and there
are dozens of opportunities throughout your community for you
and your youth to make a difference! This informative, engag-
ing workshop will take you, step by step, through the process of
implementing service-learning projects in your program, and
provide you with project ideas and resources for getting started!
● ♦ Using the Arizona Quality Assessment Tool Online (L) …………………………………………..........…….122C
Greg Cole, Esper Media, and Melanie McClintock, AzCASE VI, VII. PM
Be the first to see the new online portal for the Arizona Quality Standards Assessment Tool for Out-of-School Time Pro-
grams (AzQSAT!). Join developer Greg Cole and AzCASE Executive Director Melanie McClintock as they unveil this
exciting new tool for program managers! You’ll learn how easy it is to measure your program’s quality, get access to
recommended professional development resources, and track your sites’ progress over time!
● ♦ Making Quality Count for Youth .....……………………………………………………………………………..123
Ashley Janicki, United Way of Tucson & Southern AZ III. PM
Participation in quality OST programs can lead to a variety of positive outcomes for youth. Not only are quality pro-
grams good for youth and their families, but they also create a better working environment for staff. This interactive ses-
sion will focus on the Arizona Quality Standards for Out-of-School Time Programs, and will help you define quality in
your program – Making Quality Count for You and Your Youth!
● ♦ 3 Secrets to Motivating Staff, Volunteers
and Youth (L) ……………..……………………..…124A
Cassandra O’Neill and Sarah Griffiths,
Wholonomy Consulting II, VI. PM
Part of being a strong leader is knowing what motivates the
people around you, and how to use that knowledge effectively!
Join the team from Wholonomy Consulting as they reveal the
three secrets to motivation! Find out if your current
“motivational” tactics are actually having the opposite effect.
Learn how to ask powerful questions about what motivates
your staff, so you can match their motivations to their work!
Participants will leave this session with an action plan for im-
proving morale and creating positive relationships in your pro-
gram!
● ♦ Collaborative Cubing ..…..................................……124B
Diana Gettman Flores, You CAN Do the Rubik’s Cube
III. PM
There are 5 rules for solving a Rubik’s Cube: Don’t give up!
Keep an open mind! Persevere! Have fun! You CAN do it! In this
hands-on, interactive workshop, you will learn how to use the
Rubik’s Cube as a fun activity that teaches important skills such
as focus, critical thinking, problem solving, and visualization!
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● ♦ Hovering Hovercrafts, Batman! ………………………………..…………………………..………........……125AB
Jamie Holmes and Dan Thoene, High Tech Middle Chula Vista III. PM The future of travel is here: Hovercrafts! This highly-engaging STEM workshop features the ultimate in hands-on science and
engineering fun: a full-scale, rideable hovercraft! You’ll learn how to build your own hovercraft, and how this amazing project
highlights key STEM curriculum such as physics, air pressure, Newton’s Laws and more! You’ll walk away with a winner of a
project that youth will jump for!
● ♦ Exploring Social-Emotional Development through Drama ………………………………………........……126AB
Teresa Minarsich and Korbi Adams, Childsplay II, III. GD When young people participate in drama, they are able to walk in
another’s shoes and see the world through fresh eyes. Drama cre-
ates low-risk, fictional situations where youth can rehearse life
situations, and learn empathy for others. This workshop will ex-
amine how improvisation and creative drama can help youth de-
velop social-emotional competencies such as teamwork, quick-
thinking, adaptability, focus, responsibility, reliability, risk-taking
and leadership! You will learn how to integrate drama activities
in your program, and create a fun, creative learning experience
for youth!
● ♦ Create Choices, Prevent Power Struggles! ……..127A
Kami Kerby, Kerby Seminar Group LLC II. GD When kids feel like they are losing control, their initial impulse is
often to act out. As most youth program professionals can attest,
you can either give kids control on your terms, or wait for them to
take it on theirs. This workshop will show how staff members
who share control will actually have more of it! Learn how to get
cooperation from resistant youth, and how to gain more control
by creating choices. You’ll leave this workshop with more confi-
dence, and a variety of tools for preventing power struggles in
your program!
● ♦ Problem Solving As A Team (L)……………….….127C
Michael Freeman, SontarahLife II, VI. PM How do we, as Program Leaders, respond to problems in our pro-
grams? Do we take them on by ourselves, or do we engage our
team to find a solution? This interactive workshop will address
the team problem-solving strategy “CENTS” – Communication,
Effort, Negotiation and Trust. This method for group problem-
solving creates stronger teams, builds communication, and results
in more effective, long-lasting solutions to program problems.
♦ Adolescent Development & Making Healthy Choices
Dr. Gale Gorke II. GD ……………………….........……128AB Dr. Gale is back! In this energetic, interactive workshop, you’ll
learn how to guide the adolescents in your program toward healthy
choices and decision-making! Dr. Gale will give you a better un-
derstanding of adolescents’ decision-making processes, and will
show you how to teach them the importance of making good
choices! You’ll learn specific intervention strategies for each stage
of adolescence, and leave with a greater understanding of these
“hormonally challenged” youth!
● ♦ From Chaos to Order: Managing Large Groups of Kids ……………...………………..…………........……129A
David Cervantez, Mesa Public Schools I, III. PM Whether your program spaces are large or small, you can efficiently and effectively manage kids to maximize safety and par-
ticipation! Join David Cervantez, a P.E. Teacher and Coach with over 20 years experience, as he leads you through a variety of
proven group management techniques that your kids will respond to! By the end of this workshop, you’ll know how to quickly
and safely distribute materials, deliver instructions, model and expect respectfulness and responsible behavior, and overall get
the most out of your time with the kids in your program!
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The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence certifies that
__________________________________________________
has successfully completed the following workshops as part of the
Arizona Statewide Out-of-School Time Conference on Saturday, October 24th, 2015:
______________________________________
Melanie W. McClintock, Executive Director
Professional Development Key
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT = Program administration, planning, development or management.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT = Developmentally-appropriate activities, child guidance and methods, developmental psychology.
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