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n behalf of the HEROES Model Research Institute and Re:LIFE Incorporated, I am excited to invite you to the Grove School of Engineering of the City College of New York for the inaugural HEROES Model Conference. HEROES represents heritage, education, relationships, opportunities, entrepreneurship and service. These are six crucial areas necessary for children and youth development to be effective. Our theme this year is “Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: Tools to engage and empower children and youth innovatively.� As educators and youth service providers, we are passionate about what we do – inspiring and shaping the lives of children and youth. However, there are many challenges that accompany this passion. Many times we experience difficulties engaging our students because we fail to inspire them. While other times we lose inspiration, stifle their creative minds, or lack newer ways to rekindle their interest in learning. As educators or service providers, it is imperative that we constantly seek out innovative ways to keep ourselves, our children and our youth engaged in this ever-changing global economy. It is our responsibility to ensure that we adopt a more comprehensive and holistic approach to augmenting children and youth development. This is our 21st century challenge. This is the essence of the burning desire to inspire and empower. The 2014 HEROES Model conference is an opportunity to reinvent, revitalize and re-brand your passion to empower children and youth. This conference will provide a learning space to garner innovative tools, techniques, services, products and knowledge for anyone with a desire to enhance their craft. We will have discussions and presentations on a variety of topics: social justice, STEM, entrepreneurship, relationships, creating opportunities, conflict resolution and more. Honorable Adam Clayton Powell IV is our special guest speaker. Conference attendees will participate in activities and workshops that will help them build or enhance programs and services; address the multiple needs of a diverse student and youth population; improve the capacity and quality of programming; promote collaborations and partnerships within your communities. Participants will also receive practical information and strategies on implementing the HEROES Model, as well as, best practices that will positively impact development. There is also the opportunity to network with other programs and interact with experienced professionals. In addition, there will be two panel discussions; the social responsibility forum with young professionals, and the youth speak panel with current youth who will discuss what engages or disengages them in our current educational and service provision climate. Sounds fascinating, right? The positive engagement of the mind is the precursor to achieving excellence. Come join us to learn how to positively engage the minds of our youth at the Grove School of Engineering of the City College of New York on Monday, April 14th to Wednesday, April 16th. We need your voice added to this discussion around empowerment.
Sincerely,
Chike Ukaegbu Originator, The HEROES Model 2014 Conference Host
GENERAL INFO The 2014 HEROES Model National Conference is hosted by The HEROES Model Institute and Re:LIFE Incorporated. The conference will feature a variety of breakout and inclusive sessions focused on those issues most current and relevant to the development of children and youth – HEROES. HEROES is an acronym representing Heritage, Education, Relationships, Opportunities, Entrepreneurship and Service. These crucial areas form the framework of The HEROES Model for positive youth development. The HEROES Model conference will present innovative methods and a holistic approach to engaging and empowering children and youth in order to positively impact development.
OUR MISSION To impact child and youth development by equipping those who shape their lives and experiences through the HEROES Model. Responsible children and youth create stronger economic communities!
GOALS 1. Create innovative ways to introduce new grounds for successfully aiding youth development. 2. Develop new programs based on the HEROES Model. 3. Incorporate the HEROES Model into existing youth programs to improve quality of service. 4. Build communities that are stronger socially, economically and otherwise.
BENEFITS 1. Help providers understand youth development levels within program and improve quality of service rendered to children and youth. 2. Creates a benchmark for better evaluation of youth service programs and introduces innovative and efficient ways to improve program design and delivery. 3. Provide training to youth service providers on how to build positive communication channels with youth, which helps make service provision more effective. 4. Presents creative ways to build effective partnerships between service providers, organizations and community.etc.
CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE
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he conference will feature a variety of speakers who will present on diverse topics, studies, ideas, services, products and best practices that showcase innovative ways to identify problems and provide solutions. The audience will then be guided on implementation techniques into services rendered or programs offered to our children and youth. Each section is expected to be very interactive and engaging and will challenge participants to think outside the box in adopting the HEROES Model. The Best Practices session will allow participants to ask open questions, share experiences, tools and techniques that employ the HEROES model for others to learn from, sharpen and/or adopt. Day 1 (Monday, April 14th, 2014) 9:00 – 9:30am – Registration 9:30- 10:00am – Intro session – HEROES Overview and Youth Disconnection: Chike Ukaegbu 10:00 - 12:00pm – Session One – Heritage: Augustine Akalonu, Jackie Weatherspoon, Kenneth Braswell, Kevin Russ 12:00 – 1:00pm – BREAK 1:00 – 2:45pm – Session Two – Education: Richard Achee, Honora Kenney + Charles Baumgartner, Quinton Lampkin 2:45 – 4:15pm – Session Three – Relationships: Angelo Pinto, Devon Wade 4:30 – 5:30 – Discussion – Social Responsibility Day 2 (Tuesday April 15th, 2014) 9:00 – 9:30am – Registration 9:30 – 10:30am – Open session I – Hon Adam Clayton Powell IV 10:30 - 12:00 – Session One – Opportunities: Charles Garland, Shelley Worrell, Yvette Jackson 12:00 – 1:00pm – BREAK 1:00 – 2:30pm – Session Two – Entrepreneurship: Alvin Perry, Chike Ukaegbu 2:45 – 4:15pm – Session Three – Service: Bill Brazell, Kraal Kayo Charles, Trevor Jaha 4:30 – 5:30 – Discussion – YOUTH Speak Day 3 Wednesday April 16th, 2014 9:00 – 9:30am – Registration 9:30 – 11:00am – Open session II – Steven Lee-Kong, MD, Bryan Mattimore 11:00 - 12:00 – Best Practices – (Game Building Activity by Charlie Garland) Matthew Mandelbaum, PhD, MSEd, MA 12:00 – 1:00pm – BREAK 1:00 – 2:45pm – Best Practices II – Program Building, Presentations & Feedback 2:45 – 4:15pm – Best Practices III - Program voids and HEROES application (Activity Involved) Sonja Okun 4:30 – 5:30 – Discussion – Feedback
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
ADAM CLAYTON POWELL IV Adam Clayton Powell IV was born to Civil Rights leader and former congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and his wife Yvette Diago in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was raised and educated in Puerto Rico until 1980 when moved to the United States to study at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He later earned a law degree from Fordham University in New York. He was a member of the New York City Council (1992–1997) representing East Harlem and parts of the Upper West Side and the South Bronx. He also served as New York State Assembly Member From 2001 to 2010, Mr Powell represented the 68th Assembly District, which includes parts of Harlem and East Harlem. He is currently a lobbyist and consultant. Topic: The Politics and Poli-tricks of Legislating Youth Development Synopsis: This session will explore the steps, flaws and solutions to the process of legislating bills that affect child and youth development, from education to criminal justice, to health, homelessness, abuse, violence and other social factors. Participants will learn how to engage in the processes that affect legislating, and how to empower youth in different settings to help shape the process proactively.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION All registrations may be made online, by check or purchase order. To register and pay online visit: www.heroesmodel.com/conference and click to register To pay by check or purchase order, please make checks payable to Re:LIFE, Inc. Mail to the attention of Chike Ukaegbu, Re:LIFE, Inc. 417 W. 147th Street New York, NY 10031 Phone: 347.450.1206 email: chike@heroesmodel.com PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COST Full Conference Pass (April 14th - 16th) 2-Day Pass (Valid for ANY two days) One Day Registration (Valid for ONE day only)
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Chike Ukaegbu, Re:LIFE, Inc. 417 W. 147th St. New York, NY 10031 (347)450-1201 • email: chike@heroesmodel.com Conference confirmation will be sent via email Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing on or before April 7th, 2014.
After April 7th no refunds will be issued but substitutions allowed, please email all substitutions to Chike Ukaegbu at chike@heroesmodel.com