Education Advocacy Conference
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Louisville Central Community Center
1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville
Conference RegistrationThere is no cost to attend, thanks to our generous sponsors:
Humana Foundation, Jewish Heritage Fund, Louisville Metro Government
The Book Works, in partnership with the Coalition Supporting Young Adults, invites the community to a day-long conference on ways to support Louisville’s high school-age learners as they re-start their path to graduation. The conference is part of a collaborative, community-wide initiative to re-engage and support Louisville’s young people to reach their education goals.
PARTNERS
The Book Works
Coalition Supporting Young Adults
Jefferson County Public Schools
Louisville Central Community Center
SPONSORS
Louisville Metro Government
Humana Foundation
Jewish Heritage Foundation
MEDIA PARTNER
Courier Journal
Conference Information
Who should attend the Education Advocacy Conference?
Anyone interested in supporting the education goals of youth and young adults should attend, including educators, staff of community organization, local and state leaders, parents, court and foster care social workers, community outreach and peer support specialists, high school and college student services, and young people.
What will participants learn?
The conference will offer general and breakout sessions on the knowledge and skill areas offered by The Book Works’ Education Advocacy training:
– Factors in Education Disengagement
– Advocacy Essentials and Best Practices
– Academic Options and Student Supports
– Navigating Systems
– Collaborating for System Change
What is available at the conference?
– Information on school and community services for high school age learners.
– Workshops to build advocacy skills.
– Transcript review by JCPS school counselors (3:30p to 5:30p).
– Free books and school supplies.
– Breakfast & lunch catered by Garden Girl Foods.
What is the conference agenda?
The conference will highlight the importance of re-engaging young people with a path to high school graduation and lift up the programs and supports currently available in Louisville. Session Topics and Presenters
OPENING SESSION
System-level factors contributing to education disconnection, presented by youth and young adult leaders.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Learn tools and resources to help advocates and young people to set strengths-based goals, navigate systems, and find education options and supports.
CALL TO ACTION
Wrap up the day inspired to work together to support high school age learners who are off course to graduation.
RESOURCE FAIR
The Un-Pause Your Education resource fair provides young people with tons of information on the pathways to graduation and supports to help them succeed.
Register Today!
RegistrationThanks to our generous sponsors, there is no cost to attend.
Registration is limited to 200.
Questions
Email: conference@TheBookWorks.org
Call or Text: (502) 276-6136
Note: COVID-19 Precautions
To maintain a safe and healthy environment, we encourage attendees to be vaccinated or to take a COVID-19 test prior to the event. Attendees should take precautions if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Masking is optional for attendees. Hand sanitizing stations will be available at the conference.