Where
Embassy Suites Scottsdale-Phoenix4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South
Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Pre Institute Workshop
If this is your first experience with Kids at Hope be sure to register for our
Module I: Certificate in Hopeology training.
This introduction to Kids at Hope will give you a strong understanding of the basics of Kids at Hope and will enhance your experience in the Master's Institute.
This training is FREE for registered Master's Institute attendees.
Sunday, May 6th
1:00pm-4:30pm
@ Embassy Suites Hotel
**Check the box on the registration form to attend the Pre-Institute Module I Workshop
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE-SUNDAY, MAY 6TH
BARRY LOUIS POLISAR
Barry Louis Polisar is an author, songwriter, poet, and story-teller for children who also writes songs and books for adults. He performs his songs on two different Grammy Award-winning albums and sings his song All I Want is You in the opening credits of the Academy Award winning movie Juno.
We are thrilled Barry will be performing for our Master's class and their families at our opening reception Sunday evening!
SEMINAR DAYS
Unable to attend the whole week but interested in our featured speakers?
Register to attend Monday with Dr. Anthony Muhammad and/or Tuesday
with Charlie Appelstein
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
April 4, 2018
Registration to the Master's Institute Includes:
- Welcome Reception
- Transforming School Culture (2nd Ed) book by A. Muhammad
- Youth Development from the Trenches book by Rick Miller
- Time Traveler Comic Books
- 3 Hosted Lunches including Dean's Luncheon
- 1 Hosted Dinner
- All Materials
- Kids at Hope Polo Shirt
- Transportation to all off site related events
Partial Scholarships Available -
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Contact
Kim HerediaKids at Hope
(602) 674-0026
kim@kidsathope.org
2018 Youth Development Master's Institute
ANTHONY MUHAMMAD, Ph.D.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER & WORKSHOP PRESENTER
Monday, May 7th
Anthony Muhammad is an author and international thought leader. He currently serves as the CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting, a company dedicated to providing cutting-edge professional development to schools all over the world. He served as a practitioner for nearly twenty years. Dr. Muhammad served as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, middle school principal, and high school principal. His tenure as a practitioner has earned him several awards as both a teacher and a principal.
Dr. Muhammad is recognized as one of the field’s leading experts in the areas of school culture and Professional Learning Communities (PLC). His expertise has allowed him to work with schools in all 50 U.S. states, 10 Canadian provinces, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
DR. ERIKA CAMACHO
2018 Master's Institute Honorary Dean
Dean's Recognition Lunch - May 7th
Dr. Camacho’s personal story is one of perseverance and determination. Born in Mexico and moving to East Los Angeles she attended Garfield High School where she was a student of famed teacher Jaime Escalante. Mr. Escalante and his students' stories have been memorialized in the feature film "Stand and Deliver.” Dr. Camacho is currently a professor of Applied Mathematics at ASU.
CHARLIE APPELSTEIN, MSW
KEYNOTE SPEAKER & PRESENTER
Tuesday, May 8th
Charlie Appelstein, author of No Such Thing as a Bad Kid, has devoted his entire career to helping children and youth struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges and those who guide them. An engaging, informative, and humorous speaker, Charlie’s strength-based approach delivers a message of hope and possibility to our most vulnerable youth and those who shape and influence their lives.
HIGHLIGHTS
Sunday, May 6th
Pre-Institute Module I Workshop (Optional)
Welcome Reception for 2018 Master's Class featuring a special performance by Barry Louis Polisar
Monday, May 7th
Theme: A Culture of Hope
Keynote: Dr. Anthony Muhammad, author, international thought leader and leading expert on school culture
Dean’s Recognition Luncheon
Afternoon Workshop with Dr. Muhammad
Tuesday, May 8th
Theme: No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
Keynote: Charlie Appelstein, MSW, Author
Evening Event: Western Style Bar B Que - Kids at Hope Board Hosted On Site
Wednesday, May 9th
Theme: Time Traveler Day
Interactive Workshop: Creative Spirit - Spencer Gorin
Hope2 Talks - Ideas to Inspire Hope
Thursday, May 10th
Theme: Site Visit Day
Arizona State University & Local Kids at Hope Schools
Friday, May 11th
Theme: Traveling at the Speed of Hope
Graduation Lunch - Keynote: Dr. Lupita Hightower, Superintendent, Tolleson Elementary School District
Register Now! REGISTRATION DEADLINE
APRIL 4, 2018
OUT OF TOWN REGISTRANTS:
Please call Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale at 1-800-EMBASSY and mention group code KID to secure the $119/night special Institute rate. You can also register online through this link:
Room rate is good three days prior and three days following the institute - Limited rooms available. Deadline to secure the special Institute rate is Thursday, March 29, 2018. *Please contact Kim Heredia 866-275-HOPE or kim@kidsathope.org if you have any issues reserving a room.
Click Here for Additional Information for Out of Town Registrants