Only a Few Days Left to Register for IYI’s KIDS COUNT® Conference! 

December 3-4, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN | Registration Closes November 19, 2024

You’re invited to join us at the IYI KIDS COUNT® Conference! This year’s theme, You Belong: Creating Connections, Building Community, will explore the powerful role relationships and a sense of belonging play in the lives of the children you serve—and among your colleagues. A few highlights from this year’s conference includes:

Explore the Live Sessions! 

Your opportunity to engage in a wide variety of sessions is here! Whether you’re looking for new strategies, fresh insights, or tools to enhance your work, the sessions are designed with you in mind. Dive in and explore the topics that matter most to you and your community. To learn more, click here.  
 
Keynote and Music Performance by SaulPaul | December 4, 2024, | 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET 
​​​​SaulPaul, a GRAMMY Award-nominated artist, is known for his unique blend of hip-hop, folk, pop, Afrobeat, R&B, and reggae. SaulPaul will share his inspiring journey from tragedy to triumph as a world-renowned #ChangeMaker, followed by a live music performance that will energize and inspire you. 

Plenary Lunch with Dr. Julie Radlauer | December 4, 2024, | 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM ET 
Leadership is about recognizing your influence. Research shows that happier people are more productive, which means creating a space that supports happiness is crucial. Join Dr. Julie Radlauer for a lunch plenary as she discusses how you, as a youth worker or leader in a youth-serving organization, can create stronger communities through social connections. 

Earn Continuing Education Credits at No Extra Cost!  
You can earn pre-approved Continuing Education Credits at no extra cost for the following: 

• Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Behavioral Health and Human Services 
• Indiana Department of Education (DOE) – Professional Growth Plan 
• Indiana State Library Education Unit (LEU) 
• Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) – Foster Parent Training Hours 

At the end of the conference, you’ll receive a certificate of attendance to submit to your accrediting agency of choice. 
 
We can’t wait to connect with you at the KIDS COUNT® Conference – don’t forget, these are your last few days to register! 

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Lastly, thank you to event sponsor, The Mind Trust, for their continued support in amplifying youth-serving efforts across Indiana. 

2024 IYI KIDS COUNT® Conference 
December 3-4, 2024 
Marriott Downtown Indianapolis ​​​​

975 N. Post Road
Indianapolis IN 46219

Invitation to the 2024 Indiana Warren Arts & Education Foundation and the
Department of Children Services, Attendance and Trauma Conference

You are invited you to attend the 2024 Indiana Warren Arts & Education Foundation, Attendance and Trauma Informed Care Conference, titled “Building Hope: Finding Solutions for the Future of Attendance. A Journey Through Adversity and Trauma Informed Care”. The conference will be held on May 14-15, 2024, at the Marriott North in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This year’s event promises to be an exceptional opportunity for educators, administrators, and other stakeholders to engage in crucial conversations about chronic absenteeism and traumainformed solutions. As you know, these issues are critically impacting student success and overall well-being, and collaboration is key to finding effective solutions.

In addition to presentations, the conference will offer workshops, networking opportunities, and a chance to engage with leading researchers and practitioners in the field:
• Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty: Discussing the economics of school attendance
• Dr. Arya Ansari: Presenting his national research on trauma-informed practices
• Dr. Clea McNeely: Sharing insights on data protocols and analytics
• Dr. Patricia Gracyzk: The importance of teams in responding to attendance challenges
• Dr. David Heyne: Offering global perspectives on attendance challenges and solutions

Whether you are a superintendent, board member, school social worker, counselor, family/parent liaison, judge, or another involved stakeholder, this conference offers valuable insights and strategies you can put into practice to improve school attendance and promote student success.

I encourage you to register for the conference today and share this invitation with your colleagues! Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Don’t miss out on the early bird discount! Register by April 15, 2024 and use the promo code earlybird1 to save $50.00 off of your registration. Space is limited to 520 attendees, so register early to secure your spot.
Visit our registration website: https://www.warrenfoundation.org/stateattendanceconference
We look forward to welcoming you to Indianapolis in May!

Sincerely,
James Taylor, MSW
MSD Warren Township
Director for Social & Student Services,
Director for the Moorhead Community Center
Email jtaylor2@warren.k12.in.us
Office: 317 532-3854

Get ready for

The Leader in YOU NWI

in May!

Hi, Friend!

You can make a difference!

You don’t want to miss The Leader in You Advocacy training this year at Faith Christian School. The Leader in You is a one-hour advocacy/informational training centered around supporting our great Indiana school choice programs. Every session takes a deep dive into advocacy and uncovers how to be an effective and efficient advocate for change. Free dinner and child care are provided!

Being given the title of “mom” or “parent” signifies a renewed purpose in our own lives. Now everything we’ve ever wanted for ourselves becomes everything we want for our children. We want the best because our children deserve the best. They are unique and important, and they deserve all the opportunities available to them, especially when it comes to their education. If making a difference in your child’s life starts with your voice, then how do you make a difference in the world? The answer is still the same, that is how powerful your voice can be.  

Register now!

The Leader in You 

Thursday, May 2nd

6:00pm CST

Flourish Church

3935 Cleveland St, Gary 46408

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at taki.floutsis@i4qed.org or by phone at (219) 308-3392.

See you in May!

Taki Floutsis

Regional Organizing Director

Institute for Quality Education/My School Options