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Saturday, March 14th
8:30 AM


Location:
Project 658
3646 Central Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28205


 
Conference Schedule

Conference Schedule

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Arrival & Networking

Join us for a light breakfast and networking before we kick off the day's sessions.

9:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Session Block 1

Young Children's Prosocial Development
CEU-EligibleClass 1
Elaine Liberato Jenkins

Part One of an introductory deep-dive into foundational systems and community building strategies.

ACESClass 2
Tierra Kirkland

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and how to build resilient support frameworks.

Don't Forget DadClass 3
Dr. Jeffrey Shears

Focus on the contributions of fathers in families and communities while learning how professionals can increase their capacity to better work with them. Topics include generational fathering and the importance of co-parenting.

Leadership MindsetClass 4
Dr. Patton McDowell

Developing the mental framework necessary for effective long-term organizational leadership.

10:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Session Block 2

Young Children's Prosocial Development 
CEU-EligibleClass 1
Trish Rich MS, BCBA, LBA

Part Two of implementation techniques and troubleshooting for the Polliwog methodology.

Must have attended Session 1
Remaining Coachable
CEU-EligibleClass 2
Maria Barnes & Kaprea Gray

Techniques for maintaining professional growth and receptivity in high-pressure environments.

From Mission to MoneyClass 3
Mike Blackwelder & Tenille Alexander-Banner

Navigating modern nonprofit fundraising, applying those essential principles to grant writing and creating sustainable resource acquisition strategies.

Coaching without Pain...
CEU-EligibleClass 4
Brittany Deluca

Emotional intelligence and soft-skills for leading teams through challenging transitions.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Complimentary lunch served in the main hall. Take this time to recharge and connect.

1:10 PM - 2:30 PM

Session Block 3

ACESClass 1
Tierra Kirkland

A second chance to catch this vital session on trauma-informed care and response.

Workforce RetentionClass 2
Dr. Nicole Campbell

Strategies for building organizational culture that keeps top talent engaged and loyal.

Don't Forget DadClass 3
Dr. Jeffrey Shears

Focus on the contributions of fathers in families and communities while learning how professionals can increase their capacity to better work with them. Topics include generational fathering and the importance of co-parenting.

Leadership MindsetClass 4
Dr. Patton McDowell

A final session on cultivating vision and purpose in your daily leadership routine.