Summit Program
Wednesday, November 19, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions I:
W-02: Making the Case for Coalitions and Partnerships
Dr. Frances D. Butterfoss, President, Coalitions Work, Yorktown, Virginia
Have you ever tried to convince your local mayor, school superintendent, minister or business owner to support your local youth or family-focused partnership? It's not always easy, especially if he or she is not convinced that working in partnership is the best approach. This presentation will help you define partnerships, learn when and how to use them effectively, and provide four compelling arguments that will be sure to change hearts and minds in your favor!
W-03: Leadership for Strategic Health Imperatives
Steve Bodhaine, Group President, Yankelovich, The Segmentation Company, Yankleovich, Inc.
This session will highlight critical consumer health trends facing North Carolina’s youth and families, and discuss their leadership and policy implications.
W-04: Leadership Roles for Faith Based Communities Supporting Youth and Families
Reverend George Reed, Executive Directors, North Carolina Council on Churches
This session will explore how faith communities can and should be advocating for changes in public policy which would help youth AND families (folks of all ages) in the areas of education and health.
W-05: Lifelong Learning, Lifelong Advocacy
Dr. Mary Kirk, President, Montgomery County Community College
Leadership is more than a set of specific skills and abilities used by individuals in positions of power and authority. This session addresses a leader’s individual capacities as they relate to a passion for lifelong learning, and our roles as mentors in encouraging each young person to seek to lead.
W-06: Advocating for Youth and Families with Special Needs
Convener: Dr. Karen DeBord, Professor, Extension Specialist, Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences, North Carolina State University.
Panel members: G. Richardson, Executive Director, NC Commission of Indian Affairs; Carol McRoberts, Executive Director, NC Chapter of the National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights; Lola Bailey, National President, National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights; Tony Troop, Program Consultant, Child & Family Support Teams
Even among all of our state’s myriad youth and families, there are those with unique targeted, special needs as a result of their physical, cultural, or developmental “place” in today’s society. This panel session will identify and explore advocacy issues affecting these unique groups.
W-07: Mobilizing Resources for Community Leadership and Action Across the Lifespan
Convener: Dr. Harriett Edwards, Assistant Professor, Extension Specialist, Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences, North Carolina State University.
Panel members:
Our state is fortunate to have numerous groups and organizations all seeking to develop and strengthen leadership and volunteerism for youth and families at the community level. This session will engage participants in a dynamic dialogue about these resources, and how to best mobilize them across the state.
W-08: Evaluation as a Engine for Innovation in Youth Development and The Positive Youth Development Study in North Carolina
Dr. Ben Silliman, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist and Gene Shutt, Camp Director, Millstone Camp; North Carolina Cooperative Extension, North Carolina State University
This workshop teaches skills for using a logic model, technology and human relations skills to evaluate and enhance short-term youth programs such as camps and conferences. Youth practitioners as well as administrators will benefit from the skills and knowledge of their implications for reaching youth, improving volunteer and staff skills, increasing management efficiency and accountability. Research results derived from these methods will be presented to complement small group discussion and simulations. In addition, this workshop describes the process and outcomes of the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development (PYD), a nationwide longitudinal study of youth risks and assets. With training and support of the land-grant university and national partners, 4-H county professionals led efforts to engage community partners, conduct research with youth, and help communities better understand youth experiences and program needs. Research activities and outcomes will be summarized, followed by a panel discussion with local project leaders, and concluding with a question-and-answer session for workshop participants.
W-09: Partnership: A Framework for Change
Robin Landsman, Family and Consumer Science Agent, Wake County, North Carolina Cooperative Extension and Robin Roper, Extension Associate, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, North Carolina State University
In order to take full advantage of the potential contributions all work group members, it is often necessary to intentionally work for this outcome. This workshop defines and examines two models of working together: Dominator and Partnership with emphasis on working in Partnership. More than working together or collaborating, the Partnership Model is a framework that can be applied to work and personal relationships. Individuals working with others and seeking tools to create and engage in authentic relationships will be interested in this experiential workshop. All participants will receive guidelines for improving communication with diverse work groups.
W-10: Low Income Parental Principles Perspectives on Early Childhood Program and Services:
A Call to Action
Dr. Jonathan Livingston, Dr. Sherry Eaton, Nina Smith and Dr. Dorothy Singleton; North Carolina Central University, Institute for the Study of Children, Youth and Families
School readiness has become an issue of increasing concern for many parents and educators through the United States. This session will highlight research assessing parental perceptions of programs and services needed to assure school readiness among children. The results of this study provide valuable insight to human service professionals working with young low-income parents of young children.
