9th Annual International Youth Development
Master's Institute 

 Kids at Hope in conjunction with Arizona State University and the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association offers a one week intensive Kids at Hope Youth DevelopmentMaster’s Institute (3-CEUs). The week long institute attracts world leaders in the fields of child and youth development and education. The institute is recognized for its exciting keynote speakers, workshops, site visits and the latest information about hope, optimism, success and resiliency.

This year we are pleased to announce Gabe Murfitt of Gabriel's Foundation of HOPE as our honorary dean. Gabe is an inspiring speaker and author who challenges his audiences to live with courage in the face of life's greatest challenges and adversities. We are also excited to have Dr. Keith Hall, Director of the Noel Academy for Strengths-Based Leadership and Education, Azusa Pacific University as well as Dr. Gregory Benner, Executive Director of the Center for Strong Schools, University of Washington. Other featured speakers include Andrea Keck, Founder of DreamRoads, Charlie Steffens and Spencer Gorin of Creative Spirit, and Rick Miller, Founder, Kids at Hope.

                                         

We look forward to hosting you in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ for an amazing week of hope and inspiration!

Program Agenda

Sunday, April 27th - 6:00pm-7:30PM
Opening Reception - Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale (Canyon Room)

Monday, April 28th
AM - Keynote Address: Dr. Keith Hall, Director, Noel Academy for Strengths-Based Leadership & Education, Azusa Pacific University
AM - Panel Discussion:  Strengths-Based Strategy in Education and Leadership
PM - Dean's Recogntion Lunch
PM - Workshop:  Dr. Keith Hall

Tuesday, April 29th
AM - Presentation: Andrea Keck, DreamRoads - Kids at Hope in the High School Years
PM - Workshop: Creative Spirit 
PM - Hosted Dinner on site

Wednesday, April 30th
AM - Keynote Address: Dr. Gregory Benner, Director, Center for Strong Schools, University of Washington -- The Genius of the "AND" - Kids at Hope AND PBIS
AM - Panel Discussion: The Professor and the Practitioners 
PM - Workshop: Making a Difference - Dr. Gregory Benner
PM - Idea Fair: Making it Happen 
PM - Evening Out with the National Kids at Hope Board of Directors

Thursday, May 1st
AM - School Site Visit #1 - Littleton Elementary/Middle School, Avondale, AZ
AM- School Site Visit #3 - Pendergast Elementary/Middle School, Phoenix, AZ 
PM - School Site Visit #2 - Amberlea Elementary/Middle School, Phoenix, AZ

Friday, May 2nd
AM - Advancing a Culture of Success, Rick Miller
AM - Reflections, Kenna Hough
PM - Graduation Lunch

Register Now!

Unable to Attend the whole week but interested in our featured speakers? 

Click Here to Register to attend One or Two Day Seminars 

OUT OF TOWN REGISTRANTS: Please call Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale at 1-800-EMBASSY and mention group code KAH to secure the $109/night special Institute rate or click here
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/arizona/embassy-suites-phoenix-scottsdale-PHXPVES/index.html - click on "Add Special Rates Code" and enter KAH in the GROUP CODE box
to make reservations online. Deadline to secure the special Institute rate is March 14, 2014.