Colorado Alternative Education Association Conference

5806 West Alameda Avenue,Lakewood CO 80226

08 April, 2022

Description

Let's convene to share learnings from the past two years as well as innovations that grew out of the challenges. Our fourth statewide conference! Join schools and agencies across the state to improve your learning in supporting high-risk students at the Colorado Alternative Education Association (CAEA) Conference. This conference is designed for teachers, school administration, counselors, support staff, and relevant agencies and will feature sessions on topics such as dropout prevention, rigor, relevance and relationships, accountability, innovations, and socio-emotional learning. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with each other and learn from consultants, experts, and practitioners in the field. Highlights Yoga Wear your best loose clothing to start your conference with breathing, stretching, and intention. Facilitated by certified yoga instructor Chloe Lucas. Yoga session will go from 8:05AM - 8:45AM. Mats are provided but feel free to bring your own. School Showcase We are kicking off the conference by asking 5-6 schools to participate in a School Showcase, where each school will present their work on the five strands of the conference, plus the Wild Card: AccountabilityRigor, Relevance, and RelationshipsInnovationsDropout Prevention and Re-EngagementSocio-emotional Learning for Students and AdultsWild Card--present something really cool from your schoolEach school will have 10 minutes to present what they are doing in each of the five strands and the Wild Card. For a model of what this could look like, Principal Jon Berninzoni has filled out the template as it relates to his school, the New America School, Lakewood. If you are interested in participating in the School Showcase, submit a draft of your template to [email protected] by Friday, March 18. Motivational Interviewing (MI): Once again Karen Alonge, a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, is back to facilitate a quick intro/refresh to motivational interviewing. MI is a communication style that will help you facilitate productive conversations about change, share information effectively, and minimize resistance and defensiveness. Conference Proposals: If you are interested in presenting, please submit your session proposal by Friday, March 18 for priority consideration. This year's strands: AccountabilityRigor, Relevance & RelationshipsInnovationsDropout Prevention and Re-EngagementSocio-emotional Learning for Students and AdultsCost: $35 plus a small processing fee to help cover conference costs. Dietary Restrictions? Indicate them here. Invite a friend. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Questions? Tracey McCormick, [email protected] 720-272-2106 OR Jon Berninzoni, [email protected] 303-894-3174. We look forward to learning with you in April! Tracey and Jon