May 18, 2018
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Willmar, MN
5 CEUs
Description:
This symposium will highlight 3 innovative youth development programs from North Minneapolis to the western border of Minnesota. These models share a common theoretical framework and strategies in education, social work, mental health, and youth development.
The afternoon panel session will focus on social justice youth work and utilizing creative, experiential strategies. These approaches foster social and emotional learning as well as develop capacities into competencies. Learn about these and other recent findings that contribute to exciting implications in the neuroscience impacting your work with young people.
Lunch, Exhibitors & Spring Inspiration:
Lunch is included and will be provided by local food vendors featuring various ethnic cuisine. During lunch, you are invited to tour the greenhouse utilized by MNYou Youth Gardens (formerly by DIRT GROUP) and consider some plants for your garden! We will also have various exhibitors on hand, including local honey for sale!
$50 for NASW members
$75 for non-members
*Lunch
is included and provided by local vendors
