Please head to the Lake Superior Ballroom for today's conference welcome and announcements. Feel free to bring your coffee and lite breakfast items to the Ballroom.
Kalia was born in a Thai refugee camp to a family escaping the Secret War in Laos. She moved to America at age six. Her first book, The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir, praised by Publishers Weekly for its graceful storytelling and Hmong cultural insights, won two Minnesota Book Awards, was a PEN USA finalist, and earned an NEA Big Read title as the first nationally distributed Hmong-authored book. Her other memoirs include The Song Poet, which won the 2016 Minnesota Book Award and was a finalist for several prestigious awards, Somewhere in the Unknown World, and her latest, Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life. Kalia has also authored children's books centered on Hmong children's experiences, including A Map Into the World, The Most Beautiful Thing, The Shared Room, Yang Warriors, From the Tops of the Trees, and The Rock in My Throat. She co-edited What God is Honored Here?, a collection on miscarriage and infant loss by Native women and women of color. Her work has earned McKnight, Soros, and Guggenheim Fellowships. When not inspiring social change, Kalia lives in Minneapolis with her husband and twin sons.
It’s trivia with a twist as Jeopardy meets Survivor during Eleyo Game Break! In teams, 20 lucky contestants will compete in CEREAL-sly fun trivia and mini challenges. The winners will take home bragging rights (and a prize, of course). Even if you aren't on a team, you might still be a winner - audience members will have chances to win prizes, too! Whether you come to join a team or cheer one on, you’re guaranteed to have a good time!
Each day, we work to increase the accessibility of child care and after school programs. Our mission is to help school districts and communities increase the reach of their programs using innovative technology. To achieve this, we provide robust and user-friendly software and world-class... Read More →
Are you or your staff facing challenges with implementing gym and outdoor games? Are you seeking fresh ideas and resources for gym and outdoor games? During this session, we will share tips on how to provide structure, along with ideas for managing large groups. Take home some strategies that will set you and your staff up for success within your after school or recreation program. Come join us for this interactive session - fun games will be played!
For more than twenty years, I’ve been dedicated to delivering high-quality and engaging sports, recreation and enrichment programs for children. I’ve successfully trained thousands of coaches and managers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in youth... Read More →
Families and their children thrive when they have access to high-quality early childhood programs and resources. "Mixed delivery” partnerships make a difference for children and their families when professionals work together to maximize their program and staff resources. We will present strategies for building "mixed delivery" partnerships by providing examples highlighting the work being done by communities throughout Minnesota. You will leave this presentation ready to hurdle challenges and build relationships that strengthen mixed delivery partnership in your community.
Head Start Collaboration Director, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families
The purpose of the Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO), is to facilitate collaboration and partnerships among Head Start agencies and entities that carry out activities designed to benefit low-income children from birth to school entry and their families. As Minnesota's... Read More →
Join this interactive discussion on the impacts of part-time and seasonal staff on your departments and organizations. Highlight priorities and strategies for recruiting and retaining staff along with identifying opportunities and challenges.
SOAR Education is a 16 Lesson Program that teaches, encourages and inspires students (people of all ages) to believe in themselves and make their dreams come true. Learn how the SOAR Education Program can positively impact your School Age Care and Youth Enrichment Programs.
I am the Executive Director of SOAR Education. SOAR Education,teaches, encourages and inspires students to believe in themselves, to never give up, and make their dreams come true and SOAR!I am the "Evel Knievel" of Water Ski Jumping, setting a World Stunt Record water ski jumping... Read More →
The equity magnifier is a resource from MDE that is intended to center equity in the decision making process. This resource is designed to be used throughout action-planning, decision making and implementation process. This could occur with a team or one-on-one during formal or informal conversations (anyone, anytime, anywhere). These questions are designed to keep equity as the focal point of discussion when engaging in any action planning, decision-making and implementation process. The purpose of the questions is to illuminate blind spots, perspectives that are represented, perspectives that are absent or silenced, and awareness of unintended consequences. The use of these questions is to help elevate the absent narrative and highlight groups who have been the most historically underserved and negatively impacted by policies, programs, or decisions.
Chair Yoga is a gentle class adapting yoga poses with a chair. This class cultivates awareness and
deep relaxation through meditation, breath work, and gentle stretches all without the stress of getting up and down off the floor. The chair is used as a prop for both seated and standing poses.
It might be to remember a name, license plate number or a phone number. Memory can be a powerful gift. Maybe your memory skills are struggling. You wish you could remember things better. In this interactive workshop, learn ways to help improve your memory. Pick up a few tips to remember that name. Other techniques will be discussed to help improve your memory skills.
Conrad has had much success in his life. He owns and operates his own consulting company in northern Minnesota where he readily enjoys his love for the great outdoors. Conrad believes that everyone should define success for him or herself and then go in pursuit of their own dreams... Read More →
In this session, we'll explore the journey from simply talking about values to truly living them out in our daily actions. Many organizations and individuals proudly display their values, but often, these values remain as mere words on paper, disconnected from actual behavior. We'll dive into practical strategies and real-life examples of how to bridge this gap, ensuring that values are not just spoken, but fully integrated into our life. Join us to learn how to turn your values from buzzwords into behavior.
Beef Pot Roast: Slow Roasted Choice Pot Roast in Burgundy Wine Sauce with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes,served with salad and chef's choice of vegetable, rolls & butter OR Vegan Salad: (Vegan/G.F. option)-Edamame and Cashews with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Vegetable Power Blend and Vegan Cheese over Mixed Greens and served with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing
Customer Service has taken a back seat in most businesses these days and it’s time we all get back on track. Don’t settle for less – do something about it! Your staff need to know that making connections will make or break your success. As soon as you learn that we are all in the “People” business, you will start to mold your niche into something that will make a difference and an extraordinary experience your customers won’t want to live without.
Join us as we look back where ECFE has been for the past 50 year, and where we are heading in the future for the next 50! Betty Cooke will share her personal experience in launching ECFE and how that has brought us to where we are today. We would also love to hear how school districts are celebrating 50 years of ECFE in their community!
Minnesota has developed the Minnesota Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System (SLEDS) matching student data from pre-kindergarten through completion of postsecondary education and into the workforce. By bridging existing data with other incoming data a range of education programmatic and delivery questions can be answered to gauge the effectiveness of current programs and design targeted improvement strategies to help students.
SLEDS brings together data from education and workforce to: Identify the most viable pathways for individuals in achieving successful outcomes in education and work; Inform decisions to support and improve education and workforce policy and practice, and Assist in creating a more seamless education and workforce system for all Minnesotans.
Learn about the Northland Foundation’s unique grantmaking while gaining tips and tricks to alleviate apprehension surrounding grant writing by providing clarity and empowering participants with the knowledge and skills needed to approach the process confidently.
Join us to discuss and discover ways to connect with your community to meet their needs and interests. From establishing a strong advisory council to making unique community connections, this session will help you examine whether you understand and are meeting the needs of your entire community demographics. This workshop will share many ideas and examples of how to be more active and progressive with your community. No matter how big or how small your district is, you will find this information valuable.
Jackie holds a Specialist degree in School Administration and has been a Community Education Director and Area Learning Center Principal for over 30 years. She recently retired as the Director for Eastern Carver County Schools. Jackie is currently and has been an associate professor... Read More →
A leadership style that builds itself on the values of both the leader and their team. Based on the philosophy that people motivate themselves through the implementation of their personal values in their daily lives.
As gambling and gaming access increases, adolescents face choices that can be illegal or unhealthy. In 2022, 6-9% of Minnesota youth hid their gambling behavior, and 5-8% believed they might have a problem. These activities can harm their mental and physical health, education, and relationships. Risk factors include cultural background, family history of mental illness or substance use, and personal substance use. This presentation will explore current trends in youth gambling and gaming, their impacts, the connection to substance use, and prevention strategies. It will also discuss the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling's efforts to create prevention materials in response to requests from parents and community members.
New to Eleyo? Join us for Eleyo 101, where new users will jump into the fundamentals of the software and learn tips and tricks from our experts. This session is perfect for anyone just getting started and interested in meeting other new users.
Each day, we work to increase the accessibility of child care and after school programs. Our mission is to help school districts and communities increase the reach of their programs using innovative technology. To achieve this, we provide robust and user-friendly software and world-class... Read More →
We will discuss the current job market and how it affects our recruiting efforts for CE and what we can try differently. In the 2nd half of the presentation we will focus on what makes a person leave or stay in an. organization.
String art or pin and thread art, is characterized by stringing thread between nails to form a design of your choosing. Limited to 36 participants. Session full sign will be hung on door once 36 people are in the room.
Professionals from the Recreational Sports Outdoor Program at the University of Minnesota Duluth will present on the various recreation programs that we provide to our university community, the greater Duluth community and surrounding community organizations. In this session we will share the various approaches that we take towards programming in a collegiate environment that reflect both the recreational and outdoor program aspects of our university community. We offer programs for youth, young adults and seniors, so there is bound to be program offerings of interest to all!
Each day, we work to increase the accessibility of child care and after school programs. Our mission is to help school districts and communities increase the reach of their programs using innovative technology. To achieve this, we provide robust and user-friendly software and world-class... Read More →
Do you have a flyer that you need to create for an upcoming class or event? Have you heard of the Here For You Toolkit but haven't had the chance to use it yet or don't know how? This session will provide participants the opportunity to explore the Here For You Toolkit and learn how to create a flyer that you can use when you go back to the office.
Please bring a laptop to this session. You must have access to a CANVA account for this session.
In this session, participants will participate in a variety of interactive games and activities that examine how we’ve consciously and subconsciously trained ourselves to approach our work. Using Games for Actors and Non-Actors as a guiding resource, the facilitator will provide a brief overview of the subject material and how it can be used among staff to examine structures of power, leadership, and other group dynamics. Then, it’s time to play! This is an interactive session where participants will be asked to actively participate in the discussion, action, and reflection of the exercises and will require people to be in their seat as well as on their feet, so please be prepared. These are activities that can be brought back and facilitated with other staff to assess, analyze, reflect, and connect about their work. Activities can also be done directly with children.
In this engaging session, Kaitlin and Allison will take you through their journey of assessing multilingual students in Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programs. Discover how they made critical decisions, such as choosing the PreLas screening tool, hiring a dedicated assessment team, and integrating the results into their broader system to ensure that students receive the support they need to thrive. Gain insights into the challenges they faced and explore the strategies, tips, and tricks they learned along the way. This session is a must for anyone working with multilingual learners in early education!
Improve quality and coherence of early learning programs across settings and through time through effective administrative and leadership practices! Join us as we examine and discuss effective governance structures that support program alignment, professional development, and data informed decision making for program improvement. We will share existing and future opportunities that support your work navigating systems as an administrator and community leader.
Let's talk about how outdoor and nature-based learning opportunities can help support: learning and development outcomes, positive student behavior, attendance, and non-exclusionary discipline issues. Learn more about how outdoor and nature-based learning environments can support student and teacher health and wellness and actually help you retain and attract educators. Discover the power of outdoor and nature-based learning for developing community within your program and creating an inclusive space where children families, and staff feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated.
In alignment with the conference theme "Discover Your True North," this session will focus on the importance of authentic leadership in fostering effective partnerships between community organizations and state government agencies to enhance public safety and/or community needs. The presentation will highlight the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Community Affairs initiatives aimed at building trust and collaboration with diverse communities across the state. By sharing real-life examples and strategies, participants will learn how to lead with empathy, recognize and seize courageous moments, and create a culture of collective strength through genuine engagement with state agencies. Learn about Driver’s License For All and resources that support newcomers, explore opportunities and alignment for partnering with DPS and Adult Basic Education (ABE), and explore opportunities and alignment for partnering with DPS and Community Educations Driver’s Education programming.
Last year, ISD 191 began searching for a new software platform to manage their community education programming and facilities. This session details their journey, starting with the search for a new platform, continuing through implementation, and finishing with how using Arux daily is helping them overcome program challenges. This session will share why they selected Arux, the challenges and successes of implementation, and the exclusive Arux features that can help guide community education departments in Minnesota into the future.
Steve Novotny has been a pioneer in community education technology since 2006. He is a technical expert who creates reliable, secure, and scalable digital solutions for community education programs of all sizes. His experience has enabled him to develop a deep understanding of community... Read More →
St.Cloud State University Assistant Professor, Amy Christensen, and new Community Education Director, Brandii Thomas want to help you discover your true north in the Community Education field by obtaining your Community Education Director License! This session will include recent and relevant information, support, and opportunities for lifelong learning, ensuring that participants are well-prepared for licensure and professional success.
Do you know what next steps to take so you can retire? We can help. Join us for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly, a free workshop with insights to help you achieve your retirement goals, by answering the following questions: Will I have enough to retire? Will my retirement income last? Are my assets protected? During this session, we’ll also examine why making the most of Social Security has a lot to do with when you apply for benefits.
Sometimes a successful relationship makes you think, "How did they end up together?" Join this session to learn how Community Ed programs in Proctor and Moose Lake partnered with a local hospital (Essentia Health) to uplift programming, parks, and more in northern Minnesota.
Russell Habermann is the Community Health Program Manager at Essentia Health. He graduated from Proctor High School in 2011 and earned a degree in Urban and Regional Studies from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2014. Russell's professional experience includes work at Minnesota... Read More →
Justin Dinger has served as the teen services librarian at the Cloquet Public Library since 2018. He and his wife, Beth, have four children. Dinger is a member of the Barnum City Council, the Cloquet Encore Performing Arts Center Board, the Cloquet Community Ed Advisory Board, and... Read More →
Join your fellow community educators for a relaxed and enjoyable gathering at Hoops Brewing Company on Canal Park. Enjoy a drink, snack and some casual conversation before heading out to explore the town. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and unwind in a friendly atmosphere. Light Snacks will be provided. Drinks on your own. No per-registration is required.
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Hoops Brewery325 S. Lake Ave., Duluth, MN 55802
