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National Summer Learning Association
Summer Learning Summit
Washington, DC
November 11
9:00-11:30 ET
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Special Populations: Professional Learning Community Connection
The Special Populations Professional Learning Community is a dynamic space for leaders serving youth who’ve faced life-altering experiences, including but not limited to, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). This includes working with children impacted by disability, illness, bereavement, homelessness, LGBTQ+ identities, domestic violence, foster care, immigration, and more. Join fellow professionals for engaging conversations, mini-presentations spotlighting innovative programs, and valuable networking opportunities. Build connections, spark fresh ideas, and create a network you can collaborate with throughout the Summit and beyond.
National Summer Learning Association
Summer Learning Summit
Washington, DC
November 11
2:30 - 3:45 ET
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Wonder Libraries:
Expert Voices and Perspectives
Three contributors to the ALA Editions book, Wonder Libraries: Expert Perspectives on What Kids Need Now will share their voice and vision about aspects of public service that can help our kids find awe and joy in public libraries.
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National Summer Learning Association
Summer Learning Summit
Washington, DC
November 11
2:30 - 3:45 ET
Register Today!
Monitoring Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Recipes for Success
As leaders committed to fostering safe, inclusive environments, we all want to know to what extent our efforts make a difference. There are several “recipes for success” when doing this work. How can we identify diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) goals to integrate within our mission, organizational strategies, and culture? How can we monitor progress towards these goals in ways that inspire people to continue doing and deepening DEIB work with actionable strategies? How can we communicate and share findings from our DEIB efforts to varying audiences including funders?
2024 Staffing Summit
American Camp Association
Virtual
October 28-30, 2024
Time TBD
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Light the Fire, Fan the Flame, Carry the Torch: A Whole Summer Approach to Staff Wellness and Support
Did your staff struggle this summer? Was it difficult to meet their evolving needs? In the camp setting, vicarious trauma and burnout are real risks that impact staff performance, wellness, and stress management. This session introduces a three-part framework – Light the Fire, Fan the Flame, Carry the Torch – designed to address these emotional and complex issues. By implementing this approach, we aim to enhance staff support, establish healthy boundaries between employees and employers, and teach wellness techniques tailored for the camp environment. This will contribute to a healthier work environment and improve staff retention.