Youth-Adult Partnerships that Improve Advanced Learning & Engagement
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Thursday, November 1, 2018
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (optional activities through 5:30 p.m.) Wilderness Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wisconsin Dells $350/team*/day *Teams of two middle or high school students receiving advanced learning or talent development supports AND two coordinators/administrators Register by Wednesday, October 24, 2018!
Enrollment capped at eight teams, limited to one per district until 9/28 Click to set custom HTML
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This day is FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND FOR DISTRICTS…
- Looking to bring student voice to the table to improve programming for advanced learning,
- Seeking tools, skills, and strategies to partner effectively with youth,
- Willing to work beyond the traditional source of power and voice in schools,
- Committed to providing the supports and climate to allow youth-adult partnerships to take hold in their school or district,
- Dedicated to addressing beliefs, practices, relationships, and policies that challenge the success and impact of youth inclusion, contribution, and accountability.
ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES
Before the conference, the school / district will identify an advanced learning “dilemma” for the team to explore and plan about at the conference.
In the morning workshop, youth-adult partner teams will work with Dr. Helen Beattie and student leader, Asah Whalen, of UP for Learning’s (Unleashing the Power of Partnership) to explore why it matters that youths and adults are partners in learning and decision-making in schools. This exploration will lay the foundation for a deeper dive into what this partnership looks and sounds like when authentically implemented. Teams will self-assess to identify areas of strength and potential growth, and use tools and strategies to ensure the integrity of true shared responsibility.
In the afternoon, teams will co-attend lunch, Dr. Beattie and Asah Whalen’s keynote, and breakout sessions and be provided with work time to develop an action plan informed by a sharpened vision of youth empowerment through partnership.
Teams will leave this day as capable creators and guardians of their own unique partnerships to continue the work beyond the day.
Please contact Heidi Erstad, Conference Co-Chair, with questions.
Before the conference, the school / district will identify an advanced learning “dilemma” for the team to explore and plan about at the conference.
In the morning workshop, youth-adult partner teams will work with Dr. Helen Beattie and student leader, Asah Whalen, of UP for Learning’s (Unleashing the Power of Partnership) to explore why it matters that youths and adults are partners in learning and decision-making in schools. This exploration will lay the foundation for a deeper dive into what this partnership looks and sounds like when authentically implemented. Teams will self-assess to identify areas of strength and potential growth, and use tools and strategies to ensure the integrity of true shared responsibility.
In the afternoon, teams will co-attend lunch, Dr. Beattie and Asah Whalen’s keynote, and breakout sessions and be provided with work time to develop an action plan informed by a sharpened vision of youth empowerment through partnership.
Teams will leave this day as capable creators and guardians of their own unique partnerships to continue the work beyond the day.
Please contact Heidi Erstad, Conference Co-Chair, with questions.
