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School’s Out, Make It Count Conference! 

NOTE: Our conference schedule is complete and we are no longer accepting workshop proposals for School’s Out, Make It Count 2020. Please check back in 2021. 

We are offering 60 minute and 2 hour workshop presentation times as well as presenting a workshop multiple times at the conference. We are looking for presenters to address the following topics for providers serving K-12 youth in out-of-school time.

Saturday, October 17th, 2020  8:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the Phoenix Convention Center

“Speaking at the School’s Out, Make It Count Conference has been an excellent opportunity to create relationships and grow my business. I look forward to this conference every year.  Not only is it one of the most enjoyable conferences to speak at, I can attribute about 15% of my annual income to the relationships I have created.”

– Larry Kerby, Kerby Seminar Group

Workshop Topics

We are looking for presenters to address the following topics for providers serving K-12 youth in out-of-school time:

Program Leadership Track: The Conference features a track of workshops specifically designed for program administrators and directors, focused on leadership development, staff development, and program management. Specific topics might include:

• Recruitment, Training & Supervision
• Site Management Policies & Procedures
• Developing Partnerships & Resources, Marketing, Funding
• Parent Engagement
• Bridging Out-of-School Time with the School Day, Collaborating with Schools
• Staff Development
• Creating and Implementing Action Plans

STEM :

• Science Program Activities
• Technology/Digital Program Activities
• Engineering Program Activities
• Math Program Activities
• Careers in STEM

Youth Development: 

• How Children Learn: Brain Development, Multiple Intelligence’s, Developmental Stages, etc.
• Youth with Special Needs
• Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Bullying Prevention
• The Power of Mentors
• Workforce & Career Development in Out-of-School Time

Health, Fitness & Games:

• Physical Activity, Fitness, Wellness
• Active Games
• Nutrition

Arts, Literacy & Humanities: 

• Art, Music & Theater Program Activities
• Literacy & Reading Program Activities
• Cultural Competency
• Service Learning
• Financial Literacy

Program Quality:

• What Makes a Quality Program?
• Intentional Programming
• Program Evaluation
• Planning Your Program Calendar
• Quality Summer Programming
• Engaging with Schools and the Community

*We welcome all workshop proposals! Workshop topics not listed here will also be considered.

NOTE: Our conference schedule is complete and we are no longer accepting workshop proposals for School’s Out, Make It Count 2020. Please check back in 2021. 

 

“The conference is a great opportunity to find high-quality presenters to bring to my district. Over the years we’ve contracted with several trainers who were stand-outs at
School’s Out, Make It Count.”

– Barbara Ervin, Deer Valley USD