Mission: IAI is dedicated to helping youth reach their full potential. Working in conjunction with schools, families and community organizations, IAI's goal is to lead others to successful thinking, instilling positive values with educational enrichment that will enhance not only their personal lives but our communities as well.

 
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TONY HOPSON, PRESIDENT SEI; PORTLAND, OREGON

 

THE FOLLOWING ARE VARIOUS TYPES OF WORKSHOPS PLANNED:


The origin of Self Enhancement Inc:
The beginning & end:
Presenter: Tony Hopson,
President/ Founder SEI

Partnering with Youth - How to involve young people in program implementation.
Presenter: Teri Lewis - PASE Program

Youth Development via the Arts:
The Ballethnic Dance Company

Faith-Based Youth Programs Paradigms:
Could secular agencies benefit with a partnership?
Presenter: Round-Table Forum with Senior
Pastors of Atlanta's Cascade United Methodist,
Other Churches: TBA

Linking your agency with your community schools:
The art of partnering
Presenters:
The Staff of SEI: TBA
Maria Armstrong - Drew Charter School

Holistic Approach to Youth Development; Collaborating in the best Interest of the youth:
Panel Forum Discussion:
Laureen Lamb-United Way
Mr. Tony Hopson, President SEI
Additional Panelist to be added

SEI successful summer programs Philosophy and outcome:
The Partnership between SEI & IAI
Presenter: Staff SEI & IAI

Developing an effective Evaluation Outcome Criteria for your program:
Presenter: Dr. Gail P. Meyers

Gender specific programs for (males & females) appointed by the Juvenile Court:
Mrs. Alesia Adams of C.E.A.S.E (Center to end adolescent sexual exploiation)
Additional Panelist to be added

Youth programs designed specifically for girls:
Presenter: Cool Girl Inc. & Girls Inc.
Mrs. Kate Atwood

Making communities accountable For youth violence:
Presenter: Landis C. Stephens
Fulton County Juvenile Court
Additional Panelist to be added

Youth development from the Latin American community & Refuge Family Services Perspectives:
Raisa Anton -Latin American Ass.
Catherine Dhongade- Refugee Family Service

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2003 Youth Conference Workshops