Kidz Online webcasted the Plenary sessions for the Summer Institute in Washington, DC from August 5-6.



Thursday, August 5, 2004

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8:15-9:30 AM
Regency Ballroom

Opening Plenary Session: After-School—Past, Present, Future

Get the latest news about the after-school movement at the national level from the 21st CCLC Program Director and from an informal discussion among after-school leaders. Hear how some of the best programs in the country balance academics, youth development, and recreational activities.

    Robert Stonehill
    Director, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
    U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC

    Yvonne Chan
    Principal, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, San Fernando, CA

    Karen Pittman
    Executive Director, The Forum for Youth Investment, Washington, DC

    Judy Caplan
     Senior Program Associate, Learning Point Associates, Naperville, IL

11:00 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
Congressional B

Integrating Technology in After-School Activities

Arnold's All-Stars and Kidz Online have teamed together to provide on-line staff training as well as hands-on student learning that bridges traditional technology applications. Student projects include Web pages, magazines, newsletters, promotional materials, video editing, and on-line surveys and registration.

    Gary Moody
    Executive Director, Arnold’s All Stars, Los Angeles, CA

    Phil Cruver
    President, Kidz Online, Inc., Herndon, VA

12:30 p.m.—1:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom

Lunch and Keynote Address
    Keynote Address:

    Raymond Simon
    Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC

    An-Me Chung
    Program Officer, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Flint, MI

    Entertainment: Northeast Performing Arts Dance Troupe (Rita Jackson, Director)


11:00 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
Hampton Room

Cost Principles and Financial Management of Grants

Questions regarding financial management of the 21st Century grants, including EDGAR regulations and OMB circulars, will be addressed by legal program staff.

    Kamina Pinder
    Program Attorney, U.S. Department of Education, Office of General Counsel, Washington, DC

    Scott Johnston
    Auditor, State/Local Advice and Assistance Branch, Office of Inspector General, U.S.
    Department of Education, Washington, DC




Friday, August 6, 2004

8:15 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
Regency Ballroom


Plenary Session: Comprehensive and Balanced After-School Models


What are some of the best ways to combine academic content areas with youth development principles? Some of the nation’s best programs use an interdisciplinary approach that builds students’ understanding of math, reading, and science while simultaneously developing their leadership and social skills. Session presenters will offer information about comprehensive and well-balanced after-school programs that incorporate youth development principles while directly supporting student academic achievement.

    Rhonda Lauer
    Chief Executive Officer, Foundations, Inc., Moorestown, NJ

    Gary Moody
    Executive Director, Arnold’s All-Stars, Los Angeles, CA



10:30 a.m.—11:45 a.m.
Congressional B

How To Embed Benchmarks into Fun Hands-On Learning!


This presentation will introduce ways to use the environment and surrounding resources to embed science and math state standards/benchmarks into experiential learning. In addition, a mentoring program will demonstrate how service learning can assist positive youth development. Topics include: needs assessment, community collaboration, program design, curriculum development, implementation, and funding.
    Kathy Andersen
    Chief Operating Officer, Shake-A-Leg Miami, Miami, FL

1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom


Closing Plenary Session


It’s not the Oscars, the Grammys or the Emmys—it’s the “Afterschoolies!” Stay for an exciting celebration of promising after-school programs that will be filled with surprises.

    Recognition of Promising Reading and Math Program Nominees Catherine Jordan
    Director, National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning at SEDL, Austin, TX

    Lights On Afterschool! 2004     Della Cronin
    Program Director, Afterschool Alliance, Flint, MI

    Afterschool Alliance Prize Drawing
 

Nina Jacobson, President of Walt Disney Pictures   [24:56 ]


Muriel Siebert, Founder & President, Siebert Financial Corp.   [17:49 ]




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