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Making the Most of Afterschool

Illinois 21st CCLC Spring Conference

April 18, 2013

ILLINOIS QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL

April 18, 2013

Illinois 21st CCLC Spring Conference

Makingthe Most

of Afterschool

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Making the Most of AfterschoolAbout the Conference StrandsWelcome to the 2013 Illinois 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Spring Conference! This conference is sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and SEDL and is designed to provide 21st CCLC grantees with strategies, best practices, and program management guidance to assist them in the implementation of the their programs. We also want to provide a forum for grantees, their partners, peers, and other afterschool professionals to network and share information.

We hope that you leave with new ideas, an expanded collegial network, and renewed energy to support and strengthen your work. To that end, the 2013 conference is organized around four major topics integral to our work developing high quality afterschool programs. We encourage you to follow the strands that are most relevant to your work.

Academics AfterschoolThrough academic enrichment and other activities, 21st CCLCs provide opportunities for students to improve skills in core academic areas and meet local and state academic standards. To encourage and facilitate student learning in the hours afterschool, 21st CCLCs use a variety of instructional approaches that are different from those used during the school day. Presentations for this topic will share examples of successful afterschool practices that focus on increasing learning time to support student achievement.

Continuous Program Improvement High-quality 21st CCLC programs adopt a philosophy of continuous improvement. They routinely assess their progress toward meeting program goals and make the necessary adjustments to remain on track for reaching those goals. Presentations for this topic will focus on strategies, resources, and tools used in achieving program goals; building staff capacity; gauging program effectiveness; fostering effective communication; and maintaining compliance with Illinois State Board of Education and 21st CCLC program requirements.

Afterschool Enrichment Afterschool programs offer a range of youth development activities that promote social and emotional development. Presentations for this topic will focus on sharing successful strategies and activities that motivate students to regularly attend the afterschool program, fully engage in program activities, and exhibit positive behavioral changes.

Family EngagementAfterschool programs can serve as a bridge that connects parents and schools. They can teach parents how to assist their children in school and provide them with tools and resources that they can use at home to support learning. Presentations for this topic will focus on successful strategies, practices, and tools for networking, collaborating, and building strong relationships with parents and families. They will also demonstrate ways 21st CCLCs can help parents meaningfully engage in the afterschool program and in their child’s education.

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AgendaThursday, April 18, 2013Time Session Location

7:30–8:30 a.m. Check in and Continental Breakfast South Pavilion Pre-function and Exhibit South

8:00–8:30 a.m. STUDENT PERFORMANCEMadison Rock BandCenter for Community Academic Success Partnerships (CCASP)

The Intonation Music Workshop (IMW), a CCASP 21st CCLC partner, provides hands-on individual and ensemble instruction in drums, guitar, bass, piano, and voice to young musicians enrolled in the Madison Elementary Community School Initiative.

Exhibit South

8:30–9:00 a.m. Opening Session

WELCOME AND GREETINGSMarci Johnson, Division Supervisor, Division of College and Career Readiness,

Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, IL

Exhibit South

9:00–9:10 a.m. Break

9:10–10:25 a.m. Concurrent Sessions I

9:10–10:25 a.m. STRAND I – ACADEMICS AFTERSCHOOL9:10–10:25 a.m. Scientists for Tomorrow: Promoting STEM in Afterschool

ProgramsMarcelo Caplan, Associate Professor, Department of Science and Mathematics,

Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Participants will be introduced to the National Science Foundation Informal Science Education (NSF-ISE) grant, Scientists for Tomorrow, and three curricular modules developed to implement science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academic enrichment activities. These modules explore alternative energies, the physics of sound and music, and the relation between people and plants. In this session sample activities of the module Physics of Sound will be implemented to give participants an idea of the environment generated by the project in the community center.

South Pavilion 1

9:10–10:25 a.m. High School Readiness for College and Career SuccessDeb McGarvey, Director of Community Schools, America SCORES Chicago,

Chicago, ILAisha Williams, Community Outreach Manager, America SCORES Chicago,

Chicago, IL

To prepare our fifth- through eighth-grade students for college and career, we must first prepare them for success in high school. Come learn about one approach to integrating a yearlong high school readiness initiative into 21st CCLC program activities. Participate in a discussion of successes, challenges, and lessons learned and receive tools and strategies to help you begin to design targeted, intentional, successful high school readiness programming.

St. Andrew

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9:10–10:25 a.m. Academics Afterschool for English Language Learners (ELL) David Gonzalez Nieto, Division Administrator, Division of English Language

Learning, Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago, ILBeth Robinson, Principal Consultant, Division of English Language Learning,

Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago, IL

”And what is so hard about learning English anyway?” The Division of English Language Learning at ISBE will dispel common myths about learning a new language and provide an overview of the state’s ELL student numbers, trends, and performance. The presentation will also delve into some programmatic suggestions for educating ELLs in afterschool activities.

North Pavilion 5

9:10–10:25 a.m. STRAND II – CONTINUOUS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT9:10–10:25 a.m. Sustainability: The Key to the Future

Pat Edwards, Consultant, Clarkston, MI

Dr. Pat Edwards was the community education program officer for the C. S. Mott Foundation when the Foundation entered into the 21st CCLC partnership with the federal government. She directed the 21st CCLC national training program for 10 years and has extensive experience reviewing federal and state 21st CCLC proposals.

Sustainability begins the day you open the doors of your afterschool program and it continues everyday—to infinity and beyond. This sustainability workshop will include four sections: getting started on sustainability, searching for funding, responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), and writing organized proposals.

South Pavilion 3/4

9:10–10:25 a.m. Planning and Preparation for Classroom Management Kate Lederhaus, Learning Support Content Specialist, Learning Support

Division, Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, IL

Classroom management is one of the most powerful factors affecting student outcomes. This session will share information to help 21st CCLC providers organize and manage variables of the curriculum, time, space, and interactions to increase engagement and/or re-engagement of students.

Muirfield

9:10–10:25 a.m. Survival Tips for Resource Coordinators Heidi Dye, Program Coordinator, Children’s Home + Aid, Chicago, IL

For those who may be struggling to survive their first year of programming, this workshop is for you! The presenter will provide helpful hints and tips she has learned along the way. The focus will be helping your program go from good to great.

North Pavilion 6

9:10–10:25 a.m. Many Players, One Team: Academic Success for All Sally K. Carter, Program Director, Tap In Leadership Academy, Champaign, ILTony Howard, Assistant Principal, Champaign Unit 4 Schools, Champaign, IL

A 21st CCLC program director and school principal share how they work together to create an atmosphere of oneness between the school day and out-of-school time.

South Pavilion 2

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Thursday, April 18, 2013Time Session Location

9:10–10:25 a.m. PPICS 101 Fausto Lopez, TA Consultant, American Institutes for Research (AIR), Chicago, IL

This session will cover data entry for the Annual Performance Report (APR) in the Profile and Performance Information Collection System (PPICS). Intended for new 21st CCLC grant recipients who want a comprehensive review of the APR, this session will cover all of the APR sections as well as general reporting requirements.

Samuel Tinley

9:10–10:25 a.m. STRAND III – AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT9:10–10:25 a.m. Implementing Voice and Choice in College and Career

Readiness Jamie Roth, Director of Youth Programs, Central States SER, Chicago, ILNina Lopez, Education Coordinator, Central States SER, Chicago, IL

PODER (Positive Outcomes Delivered through Education and Respect) an out-of-school time program, utilizes long-term skill-based projects that are developed using both “voice and choice” and college and career readiness skills. You will leave the session with the curriculum structure and project examples to bring these “discovery projects” directly to your classroom, whether it is a part of daytime learning or an extension of it.

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9:10–10:25 a.m. STRAND IV – FAMILY ENGAGEMENT9:10–10:25 a.m. Engaging High-Poverty Families Through Collaborative

Community Relationships Sherry Slankard, School Counselor, East Richland Middle School, Olney, IL

This interactive session will focus on the challenges of working with families in rural high-poverty communities. Participants will be challenged to look outside their own way of viewing people in poverty while discovering ways to involve community partners with a common goal to empower families.

North Pavilion 4

10:25–10:35 a.m. Break

10:35–11:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions II

10:35–11:50 a.m. STRAND I – ACADEMICS AFTERSCHOOL10:35–11:50 a.m. ISBE English Language Arts Common Core Shift Training

Amy Robinson, English Language Arts (ELA) Content Specialist, Statewide System of Support, Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, IL

This session will introduce the Common Core State Standard (CCSS) Shifts as outlined by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and present each of the shift kits that were developed by the ELA content specialists. Participants will learn how to use the kits and other resources that the ELA content specialists have developed for implementing the CCSS.

South Pavilion 5/6

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10:35–11:50 a.m. Enhancing Reading and Vocabulary Using 21st Century Tools: Technology, Graphic Novels, and More Heather Johnson, Teacher, 21st CCLC, Washington Elementary School, District

147, Harvey, ILTamara Berrian, Teacher, 21st CCLC, Washington Elementary School, District

147, Harvey, IL

How do we tap the potential of reluctant readers? How do we inspire them to become readers and writers? This session will highlight reading and vocabulary strategies that rely on digital tools and resources that will excite and engage the reluctant reader. Through the use of media like iMovie, graphic novels, Songify, PowerPoint, Prezi, and other online resources you will be able to motivate reluctant readers and create active connections to text in your classroom. Please bring your laptop or tablet so that you can take notes and try out some of the resources during our presentation. Technology can and should be a 21st century solution to closing the achievement gap for reluctant readers.

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10:35–11:50 a.m. Technology: Changing the Face of Education John Closen, Director, Area III Learning Technology Center, Edwards, IL

How can we more effectively utilize technology to help our students learn and also provide individualized professional development for our staff? This session will provide suggestions and examples of how teachers can use available technology tools to enhance their lessons and engage their students. Topics covered include cloud, presentation tools, classroom apps for sharing information, QR codes, creating and saving lessons on the iPad, augmented reality programs, and Web 2.0 tools. Participants are encouraged to bring a smart phone, an iPad, and a laptop.

South Pavilion 1

10:35–11:50 a.m. STRAND II – CONTINUOUS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT10:35–11:50 a.m. Statewide Evaluation

21st CCLC Program Evaluator, Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, IL

This session will provide information about the purpose of the statewide evaluation of the 21st CCLC program and how the evaluation will be conducted. It will include information on the assessment of the 21st CCLC program and the data to be collected.

Samuel Tinley

10:35–11:50 a.m. Behavior Management That Meets Your Mission Amy Mummery, Education Director, America SCORES Chicago, Chicago, ILStacey Fredericks, Resource Coordinator, America SCORES Chicago, Chicago, IL

Implementing a consistent system of behavior management is a key component of creating a safe space after school. It is also an opportunity to promote positive behaviors that further infuse the culture of your organization into the school setting. Drawing on components of positive youth development, participants will engage in activities designed to provide them with the ideas, tools, and knowledge needed to outline and implement a streamlined behavior management system across programs at their school.

North Pavilion 5

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Thursday, April 18, 2013Time Session Location

10:35–11:50 a.m. A Journey in Evaluation: A Simple Local Evaluation Program Maxine Russman, Project Director, Lights ON, Rock Island County Regional

Office of Education, Moline, ILDan Corts, Professor of Psychology, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

Grant funded 21st CCLC programs are required to implement a local evaluation and submit a program evaluation report to the Illinois State Board of Education annually. A local evaluation is an important process for developing effective afterschool programs and ensures ongoing program improvement. This presentation will describe a six-step process that was developed over 10 years and has been revised throughout the journey to become an effective tool in continuous program improvement. This process may be used for local evaluations contracted by a third-party evaluator or conducted internally.

South Pavilion 3/4

10:35–11:50 a.m. STRAND III – AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT10:35–11:50 a.m. Come On, Get Up, Get Happy: Throwing Theatre into the 21st

CCLC Ring Bryan Blanks, 21st CCLC Site Coordinator, Stark County High School, Toulon, IL

Recruiting and retaining students for afterschool programs is not always an easy task. This workshop will show how theater can be a useful tool that will send energy through your hallways, forcing students to turn their heads in the direction of your programs. This workshop will require you to have fun, laugh, and stretch your creativity as a measure to reach students in a rapidly evolving pop-culture driven world.

South Pavilion 2

10:35–11:50 a.m. Got Junk? Recycling the 21st CCLC Way Linda Nelson, Paraprofessional, 21st Century Line Leader, Washington

Elementary School, Harvey, ILAnndria Nelson, Paraprofessional, 21st Century Line Leader, Washington

Elementary School, Harvey, ILJoanne Payne, Paraprofessional, 21st Century Line Leader, Washington

Elementary School, Harvey, IL

This presentation will demonstrate multiple arts and crafts projects that utilize recycled materials. Participants will “make and take” projects out of “junk” that can be taken back to their own 21st CCLC program. The arts enrich the quality of life, and all learners deserve access to the arts through creation, performance, and study. When students study the arts they become informed audience members and informed consumers of popular culture, including electronic media.

St. Andrew

10:35–11:50 a.m. STRAND IV – FAMILY ENGAGEMENT10:35–11:50 a.m. Supporting Parents as Literacy Partners Through the Arts

Rise’ D. Jones, Executive Director, Hamilton Wings, Elgin, ILDeanna Cates, Director of Operations and Programs, Hamilton Wings, Elgin, ILPatricia Diaz, Dual Language Facilitator, Hamilton Wings, Elgin, IL

This hands-on interactive session presents arts-based strategies for promoting family engagement and building long-term partnerships with parents that support children’s academic and social-emotional readiness for school success. Participants will receive family engagement handouts and a program development outline that may be adapted for use in their own setting. This workshop is designed for teachers who serve preK through intermediate elementary students.

Muirfield

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Thursday, April 18, 2013Time Session Location

10:35–11:50 a.m. Using the Community School Strategy to Develop Effective Collaboration Amongst Stakeholders Havilah Darnieder, Director of Operations, Federation for Community Schools,

Chicago, ILLiz Mullen, Intern, Federation for Community Schools, Chicago, IL

Participants will learn about the community school strategy and how it can be used to support the development and sustainability of strong community-school-family partnerships. Participants will also receive and start to use a community engagement toolkit designed to provide a structure for implementing new ideas in their own communities. This session will include a presentation, discussion of strategies, and small group work.

North Pavilion 4

11:50-12:00 p.m. Break

12:00–1:35 p.m. Luncheon

STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND LUNCHEON ADDRESSCASA Folkloric Dance and Music ProgramNational Museum of Mexican Art and Community Arts Sustaining Academics

(CASA)

The CASA program is a 21st CCLC offered through a collaboration of the National Museum of Mexican Art, Frida Kahlo Community Organization, and the Chicago Public Schools. The folkloric dance and music program offers the Tarkington School community the opportunity to learn from professional instructors with the Chicago-based group, Tarima Son. Program participants learn about the history and traditions of Mexican dance, music, and culture while also enhancing community events with their performances.

Making the Most of AfterschoolCarla Sanger, President and Chief Executive Officer, LA’s BEST (Better Educated

Students for Tomorrow) After School Enrichment Program, Los Angeles, CA

This special luncheon presentation focuses on providing a balanced afterschool program that addresses the needs of the whole child.

Exhibit South

1:35–1:45 p.m. Break

1:45–3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions III

1:45–3:00 p.m. STRAND I – ACADEMICS AFTERSCHOOL1:45–3:00 p.m. Blended? Flipped? Online? How to Implement Custom Digital

Solutions that Maximize Student Learning AfterschoolJennifer Kolar-Burden, Coordinator of Curriculum, Illinois Virtual School,

Edwards, IL

We’ve all heard the buzz words—blended, flipped, online—but how do you efficiently and cost effectively implement a digital learning program best suited for your afterschool students’ needs? This presentation will provide definitions, examples, frameworks, plans and real world examples of possible scenarios and solutions to digital learning questions. Illinois initiatives such as Remote Education Planning and the Shared Learning Environment will also be discussed.

Muirfield

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Thursday, April 18, 2013Time Session Location

1:45–3:00 p.m. STRAND II – CONTINUOUS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT1:45–3:00 p.m. Collaborating for Student Success: Strengthening School/

Program Partnerships and Communications Melissa Carpenter, Community Schools Manager, Youth Organizations

Umbrella (YOU), Evanston, ILEbele Onyema, Director, CONNECT Center, Youth Organizations Umbrella

(YOU), Evanston, ILBrian Williams, Director, YOU Spartan Program, Youth Organizations Umbrella

(YOU), Evanston, IL

This session will explore the challenges and possibilities for building a strong relationship between schools and afterschool partners. Participants will hear about successful tools to build communications, support resource sharing, and develop shared leadership in program-school partnerships. Through a variety of interactive activities, participants will develop a list of best practices and accessible resources among their 21st CCLC colleagues. They will also leave with tangible action plans for improving their school-program partnership back at home.

North Pavilion 4

1:45–3:00 p.m. Sustainability: The Key to the Future (repeated session)Pat Edwards, Consultant, Clarkston, MI

Dr. Pat Edwards was the community education program officer for the C. S. Mott Foundation when the Foundation entered into the 21st CCLC partnership with the federal government. She directed the 21st CCLC national training program for 10 years and has extensive experience reviewing federal and state 21st CCLC proposals.

Sustainability begins the day you open the doors of your afterschool program and it continues everyday—to infinity and beyond. This sustainability workshop will include four sections: getting started on sustainability, searching for funding, responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), and writing organized proposals.

South Pavilion 3/4

1:45–3:00 p.m. Show Them What You’ve Got! Marketing Afterschool Through Advocacy Samantha Hedges, Youth Development Associate, Voices for Illinois Children,

Chicago, ILKelley Talbot, Youth Development Director, Voices for Illinois Children,

Chicago, IL

Participants will learn how to market their afterschool program utilizing policymaker site visits as an advocacy tool. Session presenters will discuss the importance of program site visits with policymakers. They will highlight the positive benefits for afterschool programs and policymakers alike. The workshop presenters will go through the logistics of planning a site visit and what the day of the site visit should look like. Participants will walk away with a plan for their next site visit.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013Time Session Location

1:45–3:00 p.m. Federal and State Monitoring ISBE Office of Federal and State Monitoring, Illinois State Board of Education,

Springfield, IL

The 21st CCLC program is closely monitored to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and being used effectively to support program goals. This session provides information on what you need to know to ensure that your afterschool program is in compliance and prepared for a monitoring visit.

Samuel Tinley

1:45–3:00 p.m. Increasing Impact and Value in Community School Programming with Corporate Philanthropy Jo Ann Flores-Deter, Program Coordinator, Children’s Home + Aid, Chicago, ILSentell Harper, Program Coordinator, Children’s Home + Aid, Chicago, ILKara Love, Corporate Engagement Coordinator, Children’s Home + Aid,

Chicago, ILBeth Gallagher, Director of Community Involvement, Aon, Chicago, ILJessica Gerig, Community Involvement Associate, Aon, Chicago, IL

What is the role of corporate philanthropy, and can it help my community school increase impact and enhance value for students, families, and communities? Yes, it can! Come learn how you can start your own corporate relations engagement strategy that will allow you to find solutions to leverage resources through event sponsorships, grants, volunteer opportunities, in-kind donations and other opportunities.

North Pavilion 6

1:45–3:00 p.m. STRAND III – AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT1:45–3:00 p.m. How Quality Afterschool Programs Motivate and Engage

Young People in Learning, Schooling, and Life Carla Sanger, Founding President and Chief Executive Director, LA’s BEST After

School Enrichment Program, Los Angeles, CA

Keynote speaker, Carla Sanger, will share examples of how LA’s BEST creates engaging afterschool programs that are focused on students and their interests and motivate children to learn. This session will also provide an opportunity for you to ask Mrs. Sanger questions about afterschool enrichment and student engagement.

South Pavilion 1

1:45–3:00 p.m. Arts and Culture Education for Community Engagement and Sustainability Jose L. Gutierrez, Program Director, National Museum of Mexican Art,

Chicago, ILAnabel Tapia, Teaching Artist, Community Arts Sustaining Academics (CASA),

Chicago, ILRoberto Chavez, Teaching Artist, Community Arts Sustaining Academics

(CASA), Chicago, IL

The National Museum of Mexican Art will present how dance and music education programs can lead to transforming a school’s culture and open the doors for parental and community engagement. Presenters will provide an overview of challenges, opportunities, and best practices for a sustainable afterschool program.

South Pavilion 2

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Thursday, April 18, 2013Time Session Location

1:45–3:00 p.m. STRAND IV – FAMILY ENGAGEMENT1:45–3:00 p.m. Developing and Sustaining Academic and Artistic

Programming in a Community/Parent Class Hilesh Patel, Program Associate, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education

(CAPE), Chicago, IL Ellen Tritschler, Teaching Artist, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE),

Chicago, ILJuan Carlos Perez, Teaching Artist, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education

(CAPE), Chicago, ILRachel Stempel, ESL Teacher, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE),

Chicago, IL

CAPE staff, teachers, and artists will articulate the challenges and complexity of family programming planning and implementation, arts, and academics integration with parents working in multiple languages (English, Spanish, American Sign Language) and learning styles. Presenters will go through inception of programming, the challenge of retention, and curriculum.

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3:00–3:10 p.m. Break (Refreshments provided)

3:10–3:30 p.m. STUDENT PERFORMANCERebels Actin’ Up Improvisation GroupStark County 21st CCLC Program

The afterschool program, Rebels Actin’ Up, allows students to develop a basic understanding of improvisation techniques. Each week students engage in activities that utilize improvisation techniques for a variety of purposes. Students learn how improvisation skills can be utilized within a theatrical setting and for real-world application. Students also develop storytelling skills for creative writing and dramatic purposes.

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3:30–4:30 p.m. Role-Specific Sessions

3:30–4:30 p.m. Project Directors Meeting Illinois State Board of Education Staff

South Pavilion 1

3:30–4:30 p.m. Site Coordinators Meeting SEDL Staff

South Pavilion 2

3:30–4:30 p.m. Networking Session SEDL Staff

Exhibit South

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

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South Pavilion 2South Pavilion 3 & 4 South

Pavilion 5 & 6

SamuelTinley Room

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To St. Andrews & Muirfield

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Conference Registration

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TINLEY PARK CONVENTION CENTER FLOOR PLAN

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Carla SangerLA’s BESTPresident and Chief Executive Officer

Carla Sanger, LA’s BEST president and chief executive officer, has been a specialist in children’s education policy and advocacy for nearly 45 years in the public and private sectors. Over the course of her career, Mrs. Sanger has been a public school teacher, curriculum writer, supervisor of day care services for the state of New Jersey, executive director of the LA Child Care & Development Council, president of the California Children’s Council, and co-chair of the California State Department of Education Task Force on School Readiness.

Mrs. Sanger has been a longtime activist on various community boards of directors, including the California Women’s Law Center, United Way Metro Region, Child & Family Services, Highland Hall School, Northridge Knights Youth Sports League, Getty House Children’s Committee, and Dolores Mission Women’s Cooperative. Nationally recognized in the field of afterschool programs, she serves on numerous afterschool quality and evaluation advisory committees and task forces for the U.S. Department of Education, the State of California, and the County of Los Angeles. She was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the California State Advisory Committee on Before and After School Programs. She has also been appointed by the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction to several task forces, including the Title I Committee of Practitioners, as well as by Los Angeles mayors James Hahn and Antonio Villaraigosa to the President’s Joint Commission on LAUSD Governance. Ms. Sanger holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master of education degree from Goucher College.

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