"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.
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.
Who Should Attend:
  • Teachers
  • School Administrators
  • Guidance Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Parents

 

REACHING UNREACHABLE KIDS
IS ON THE ROAD...

If you would like Mr. Moody to make a presentation or to conduct a workshop at your school, please contact:

Jasmine Wilson, PD Coordinator
UCA - Academic Outreach
Phone: 501-450-3460
E-mail:jasminew@uca.edu

 

Registration:
  • $60.00 - Early Bird registration fee before July 8, 2009.
  • $70.00 - Late registration fee after July 8, 2009

Six (6) hours of Professional Development Credit is available for K-12 educators.

CEUs are available upon request. An additional $10 fee will be added to your registration fee for processing the CEUs.

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)

Registration is currently closed for this workshop. Contact jasmine Wilson at (501) 450-3460 to find out how you can bring this workshop to your school.

Questions?

 

Contact Professional Development for more information
201 Donaghey Ave., Suite 102
Conway, AR 72035
Email: academicoutreach@uca.edu
Phone: (501) 450-5372


Presenter:

Kareem Moody has been working on the frontlines in the battle to save our nations youth for the past fifteen years. The former Youth Initiative Project (gang) coordinator has worked with a number of young people in the areas of intervention and prevention. Mr. Moody is respected throughout the state as a collaborator on a number of youth focused committees and initiatives. The author of Raise them up: the real deal on reaching unreachable kids Kareem Moody is an example of beating the odds. The Henderson State University Alum and former "at risk" youth currently serves as the program director for Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids (P.A.R.K.), one of Arkansas most celebrated after school programs.