Heart of the Matter: Building Safe and Drug Free Schools Conference

Kalahari Convention Center Wisconsin Dells 1-877-525-2427 Registration Fees: $125 through November 13 $165 beginning November 14

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This year’s conference, planned by the Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team, provides a significantly-different format and organization of content matter from past years. While there are still 90-minute sectionals on "best practice" models in a variety of presentation areas, they are focused on three specific tracks—AODA, tobacco, and violence prevention. A significant portion of the conference matter is organized as extended training workshops. For more information see the conference brochure.

The four trainings to be included in the conference are described here and are limited to pre-registrants. Since this space is expected to fill, you are encouraged to commit early to a training that may be of interest to you. The Using Circles Effectively and DELTA 9 trainings are both full and have wait lists established.

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Keynote: Restorative Practices in Schools: A Whole School Approach

Speaker: Ted Wachtel

Ted Wachtel will show how the comprehensive implementation of restorative practices has a dramatic impact on violence and misbehavior in schools. In his approach, the concept of restorative justice, a response to wrongdoing, has been expanded to include a wide range of restorative practices, both proactive and reactive, applied to everyday life, using informal and proactive strategies. The positive outcomes are dramatic. Providing empirical results, case studies and video, the speaker will highlight the value of a restorative whole school approach to positive culture change.

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Conference Site/Hotel Information

The conference will be held at the Kalahari Resort/Convention Center. Mention the Heart of the Matter conference to get the special conference rate of $99/single. Government rates are honored with proof of employment.

Phone: 1-877-525-2427
Address: 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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Scholarship Information

There are a limited number of scholarships available (no more than two per district) on a first-come, first-served basis. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant's district cannot have a 2008-2009 State AODA grant.
• Applicants must be employees of a school district.

Applications must be received no later than October 30, 2009, for consideration.

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Exhibitor Information

Bring an exhibit to the conference! Because there is limited space available for exhibit booths, be sure and sign up early. Click here for exhibitor information.

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For questions about this information, contact Linda S. Carey (608) 267-9354

Last updated on 11/9/2009 9:22:39 AM