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Children and Youth Conference

Sixth Annual

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YOU ARE INVITED!

Please join us for the Sixth Annual Children and Youth Conference on Saturday, November 19, 2016! The College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University, in partnership with the Hunter Institute and the School District of Lee County, have united to create a platform where mental health professionals and local education experts will share best practices for supporting students who have experienced childhood trauma. The conference agenda will include keynote speaker, Dr. Joseph Hendershott, the nationally recognized expert on childhood trauma and founder of Hope for the Wounded (http://hope4thewounded.org). Differentiated breakout sessions for early childhood, mental health, and best practices for pre-K-12 will be offered.
Event Information

Save the Date!

  • Saluscare will provide CEUs for RN, LPN, ARNP, LCSW, LMHC, and LMFT free of charge.
  • In-service points will be awarded for Lee teachers (this event is NOT eligible for ESE/SWD In-Service Points).
  • ALL workshops are eligible for CEU/credit through the FLAEYC. Website information for this service will be provided at the conference.
  • The conference is a Laces of Love event. If you are able, please bring a new pair of tennis shoes to be distributed to a local child or youth in need. Thank You!!

When?

Saturday, Nov 19, 2016, 08:00 AM

Where?

The Cohen Center at Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers, FL

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FGCU College of Education

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The Hunter Institute of Early Childhood Learning

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The School District of Lee County

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Dr. Joe Hendershott

Joe has an extensive background working with at-risk and wounded youth as a teacher and administrator in traditional, alternative, and correctional education settings. Joe has been a keynote/featured presenter at international and national conferences and has conducted staff training/professional development on understanding and working with wounded students, emotional literacy, empathy, esteem, inclusive communities, and other topics relevant to today’s educational climate.

*Dr. Hendershott's presentation has been generously underwritten by The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida.

Website: http://www.elcofswfl.org/

Thanks to our sponsors!

  • George H. Knott, Attorney at Law
  • Salus Care, Inc.
  • Records Group, LLC
  • Pure Florida
  • Downtown House of Pizza
  • Foundation for Lee County Schools