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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">WHAT: 2011 OregonASK Afterschool Conference<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">WHEN: Saturday, October 22<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">WHERE:<a name="LETTER.BLOCK22"> French Prairie Middle School, 1025 N Boones Ferry Road, Woodburn, Oregon 97070<o:p></o:p></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">HOW MUCH: $49<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">MORE INFORMATION:
<a href="http://www.orpa.org/cde.cfm?event=361376">http://www.orpa.org/cde.cfm?event=361376</a>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">QUESTIONS: email
<a name="LETTER.BLOCK4"></a><a href="mailto:afterschoolresource@oregonask.org">afterschoolresource@oregonask.org</a> or call (503) 540-4481<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">REGISTER:
<a href="http://www.orpa.org/displayconvregister.cfm?convnbr=10571">http://www.orpa.org/displayconvregister.cfm?convnbr=10571</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">WHY: This is an opportunity to get more training in:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Engaging Youth Through Innovative Technology Curricula
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">--- Presenter: Laura Enman<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">TechREACH will provide strategies to foster a supportive learning environment and instruct on how to incorporate technology to engage underrepresented students in science and technology fields.  Educators will learn how to inspire
 student interest in STEM education and careers.  Participants will receive sample activities and resources and discuss how they might incorporate them into their programs.<b>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Explosions, Potions and Flying Objects</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> --- Presenter: Joy Knight<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Science is fun for both children and adults. Lets explore what makes an exciting and memorable science experience for the children you work with. While we perform the experiments, fly the objects and mix the potions, we will discuss
 how this is a learning experience for children and keeps them asking for more. <b>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Teen development and how to work with teens<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Teens: Who, What, Why, and How? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">--- </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Presenter: Susan Smallreed (Multnomah County Library!)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ever wonder why teens behave as they do?  Tear your hair out trying to cope with them? Don’t know how to program for them?  Come learn about teen brain development, developmental stages, and discuss strategies for working
<i>with</i> them to the benefit of all. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Working with children with special needs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ADD/ADHD Attention Variable syndrome AVS: What We Know and What We Are Learning
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">--- Presenter: <span style="color:#333300">
Laurie Van-Si</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">In this workshop about AVS we will learn the neurological conditions of AVS or ADD/ADHD and three prominent symptoms that accompany it.  Explore the differences in the child who has ADD vs. ADD/ADD/HD, hyper vs. hypo functioning;
 use of medications and alter natives, intervention tools, classroom management ideas and accommodations; and different cognitive processing- its problems and its gifts.
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Accommodations for Children with Autism<i>  </i>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">--- Presenter: Mary Shea<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">This session will equip professionals with strategies to facilitate inclusion for children with autism spectrum disorders. Participants will address common assumptions about autism, and learn how to provide environmental and interpersonal
 accommodations. The workshop also presents strategies that support positive behavior, communication and sensory needs.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Programming for middle school students<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Joys of Middle School Programming: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">--- Presenter: Facilitated Panel Discussion<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Middle school programs have unique challenges and experiences.  Join us as our panel from a middle school program discusses helpful tips, resources and things to consider when offering afterschool programs to middle school students. 
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Integrating art into programming<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Meet Art:  A Hands-On Introduction to Amazing Artists!
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">--- Presenter: Paige Bentley-Flannery (Deschutes Public Library!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">In this workshop, you will explore Paige’s favorite art books, while discovering ways to interact with art!  Paige will bring in piles and piles of books, colorful paper, crazy art supplies, and many strange yet silly objects. 
 Get ready to yell out words and splatter paint.  This is a creative interactive workshop filled with educational resources, silliness and fun.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Cultural competency<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Diversity in Afterschool </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">--- Presenter: Dr. Adrian Haugabrook<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">Our world is diverse with many different cultures, communities, families and students.  Join us as we discuss what diversity in afterschool looks like, tools and resources
 for increasing you and your staff's cultural competence, and how celebrating the diverse nature of your program participants creates a culture of respect and authentic engagement.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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