«« Return to This Weeks Events Reaching Unreachable Kids   UCA-Academic Outreach brings to you:  Reaching Unreachable Kids  "At-risk" youth is a term that has become synonymous with fear, problems and failure. Many parents and youth services providers are sifting through mounds of information to find practical approaches to connecting with this segment of their communities. This interactive lecture allows participants the opportunity to get an up close and personal look at what is going on in the world of "extreme at risk". In addition, this session offers suggestions, tips, and ideas for finding value and connecting with the young people they serve. Who Should Attend: Teachers School Administrators Guidance Counselors Social Workers Parents Objectives: Increase participants understanding of the importance of connecting with youth. Identify common risk factors and suggest strategies for reaching youth. Offer practical solutions for keeping kids engaged in positive activities. Benefits: Six (6) hours of Professional Development Credit is available for K-12 educators. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available upon request. Transcripts: Most often, certificates are offered immediately after training, but in rare cases they are mailed to participants. Instructor:  Kareem Moody Cost: $60.00 before February 11, 2010 $70.00 after February 11, 2010 Cost Includes: A copy of "Raise Them Up: The Real Deal On Reaching Unreachable Kids" Morning and afternoon refreshments (lunch on your own) Professional Development Credit or CEUs (upon request; An additional $10 fee will be added to your registration fee for processing the CEUs.)   Wednesday the 17th of February 2010 [ All Events This Day ]   08:30am to 03:30pm Location   UCA Brewer-Hegeman Conference Centr 201 Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR 72035 Registration    Registrants: 0 Spaces Available: Unlimited Contact   Professional Development (501) 852-2394 Visit Website   Register For This Event Get Driving Directions Add To Your Personal Calendar Email To A Friend Current Weather Conditions