7th Annual “Off to A Great Start!” Conference
Off to A Great Start! is an annual conference providing a forum of development for peer professional networks, which reinforces professionalism in the after school care field. This conference establishes a venue for particpants to share best practices, strengthen professional knowledge and skills, which increases the quality of after school programs. We focus on intentional program design, program improvement, resources for program sustainability, and the importance of school partnerships.
We want after school professionals to know their work is important and makes a difference in the lives of children and their families. This is a profession worthy of ones’ best effort and it’s important that resources are available to support them. The conference also communicates that participants are part of a wider community working to make positive changes in the lives of children and families.
2009 - Worth Beyond Measure: A Recipe for Success
KEY INGREDIENTS:
- Keynote Speaker: JAVIER SANCHEZ - R.E.A.C.H. Communications
- ODJFS, SUTQ, and CEU approved workshops
- Vendor Resource Fair
- Hannah Dillard Awards Luncheon
Confirmed Vendor Resource Fair Attendance:
- The Breathing Association
- The Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence
- Communities in Schools (CIS)
- Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District
- Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc.
- Ohio Afterschool Network
- Ohio Optometric Association
- The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy APhA-ASP
- United States Tennis Association/ Midwest Section
- Waste Not Center
Dates:
August 19 – 20, 2009
Location:
Xenos Center
1390 Community Park Drive
Columbus, OH 43229
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