Thursday, March 15, 2018

8:30am-3:00pm

LIU Post at Brookville, Long Island

8:30am - 9:00am:

Registration

9:00am - 9:30am:

Welcome 

9:45am - 11:00am: PLENARY I

Let’s Get Smart about Gangs

During the past year, many communities throughout Long Island have experienced the impact of having gangs in their communities target violence against the most vulnerable population, children.  How do we collectively begin to create models of success in our schools, community based organizations and neighborhoods focused on gang prevention and pragmatic solutions.

This illustrious panel of experts in the space of gang prevention will begin to dissect the challenges and opportunities communities face to effectively address the issue with proven strategies and community engagement.

11:00am - 12:00pm: WORKSHOPS

Family Engagement: Using your most valuable resource

Families are an important part of a child's development. In this session you will learn the value of family engagement and see the role culture plays in communication with families. As well as, understand how the "joining" process can improve outcomes.

Stand Up

Whether in the school, online or in your neighborhood, bullying can have a detrimental effect on the healthy development of a child. In this workshop you will learn how the qualities of a good mentor, creating safe spaces and preventing bullying before it starts can create cultures of zero tolerance in your mentoring program and can impact how a child navigates the bullying.

11:00am - 12:00pm: WORKSHOPS

Can Netflix Truly Influence a Young Person’s Emotional State?

In the past year, Netflix programing “13 Reasons Why” has brought the realities of suicide in adolescence into the social conversation once again. As schools, parents and mentors navigate their relationships with the young people in their life, they need to understand the signs of isolation, and loneliness youth experience as they engage in a world where social media post, looking good, and hiding your authentic self is part of the mask used to evade their despair. Learn the signs and techniques you will need to have in order to best support the youth you engage with.

The Hidden Population: Supporting Undocumented Children or Mixed Status Families

A panel of experts that work with undocumented youth and or mixed status families share their key learnings of navigating the social, emotional and academic impact this can have on the youth you are working with.  They will provide tips on key questions, conversations and realities children and their families face and how to best support the youth you are engaged with.

12:15pm - 1:00pm

LUNCH

1:15pm-2:00pm PLENARY II

        

Merging the Crossroads of Policy and Community Action to Make a Difference

This illustrious panel of all locally elected female officials from throughout Long Island will discuss the key challenges that youth in their communities are facing as well as the strategies and policies that their offices are seeking to implement in partnership with key community stakeholder that will support the healthy academic, social and emotional development of the children in their districts.

Moderator: Brandon V. Ray, MPA: Regional Director AT&T External Affairs- Long Island

                     2:15pm-3:00pm KEYNOTE

                                      INVITED

   Laura Curran

              Nassau County Executive 

The first women to be elected as Nassau County executive, Lauren Curran is a huge supporter of Mentoring and the impact it can have in transforming the life of a child and the communities they live in.  In her new role she has a long list of challenges to contend with. Hear her vision for the children in Nassau County and how she believes policy and community action can work in partnership to propel the change needed to create healthy thriving communities. Participants will have a chance to ask questions and explore ideas with Ms. Curran.

 

Mentoring Matters Conference

Conference Information

 

General Information

Title: 14th Annual Mentoring Matters Conference

Time: Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 8:30AM-3:00PM

Location: LIU Post Campus

Street: 720 Northern Blvd.

City/Town: Brookville, NY 11548

Website: www.mentornewyork.org/mentoring-matters-conference

Phone: 631-761-7800

Event Type: Conference

Host Organization: Mentor New York

 

Detailed Event Description

You are invited to attend Mentor New York’s 14th Annual Mentoring Matters Conference on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 8:30AM-3:00PM.

 

We have brought together a variety of experts in youth development, community work and mentoring to create a day filled with learning, networking and usable tools. Between our four cutting-edge workshop options, two expert panels, and notable keynote speaker, you are sure to leave the conference with new skills and resources to strengthen relationships with the youth in your program or organization.

 

Register now to take advantage of this excellent professional development opportunity for teachers, administrators, mentoring program coordinators, and other youth development professionals.

 

Early Bird Ticket (save $25): $50/person

Early Bird Group Discount Tickets (save $30 per person): $180/group of 4 people

Group Discount Tickets (save $20 per person): $220/group of 4 people

Regular Conference Tickets: $75/person

Please note that all Early Bird registration ends on Friday, February 23, 2018 and regular registration ends on March 9, 2018.

Brief Event Description

You are invited to attend Mentor New York’s 14th Annual Mentoring Matters Conference on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 8:30AM-3:00PM. We have brought together a variety of experts in youth development, community work and mentoring to create a day filled with learning, networking and usable tools.

 

Register before February 23, 2018 to take advantage of our early bird and group discounts to save as much as $35 off of regular registration!

 

Discount Code (only to be sent to School Leadership 2.0 members)

School Leadership 2.0 members receive a special, additional discount when they use the code “LEADERSHIP” at the beginning of registration.

 

Important Links

Ticket Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mentoring-matters-conference-2018-tickets-41612038728

Facebook Event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/270497833478832/

Website Page:

www.mentornewyork.org/mentoring-matters-conference