5th Annual McKinney Summit on Youth
This year's Summit will feature speakers on topics that include Teen Substance Abuse, Trauma Informed Care, Use of Yoga and Mindfulness for Teens from At-risk Environments, Mental Health and many others. This event includes time for networking, interacting with social service providers and stories from teens who have been impacted by poor decisions or difficult circumstances. Registration is $35 and includes breakfast, lunch and a copy of the 2017 Youth Resource Guide. This event is specifically designed for those in the community who work directly with teens. We will have some amazing door prizes again this year!
Our Schedule of Events
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8:30-9:00am
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Registration and Breakfast
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9:00-9:15am
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
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9:15-9:30am
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Words from Our Sponsors
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9:30-10:15am
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“Turning the Page after Tragedy” by Tonya Winchester
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10:15-10:30am
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Break and Table Exhibits
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10:30-10:45am
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Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Teens
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10:45-11:15am
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Teen Addiction Panel
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11:15-11:50am
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Speed Networking
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11:50-12:30pm
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Lunch and Tabletop Discussion
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12:30-1:15pm
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“Life after Life: My Second Chance Story” by Jason Hernandez
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1:15-1:25pm
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Teen Poetry Project
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1:25-1:40pm
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What is Trauma Informed Care?
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1:40-2:10pm
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Trauma Panel
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2:10-2:25pm
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Break and Table Exhibits
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2:25-2:45pm
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Yoga & Mindfulness for Teens
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2:45-3:00pm
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Communities in Schools & McKinney High Steppers
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3:00-3:15pm
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Resource Guide & Evaluations
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3:15-3:20pm
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Door Prizes
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Special thanks to the 2017 Planning Committee
Laura Bruton representing Job Corps
Eliska Counce representing The Samaritan Inn
Jeremiah Hammer of Sustainable Ventures
Terry Hockenbrough representing Collin College’s Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement
Mitzi Jones representing the City of McKinney Juvenile Courts
Tracey McLane and Dawnita Williams representing City House
Felica Palmer and Sheila Shaw representing the Collin County Juvenile Department
Dana Riley and Harvey Oaxaca representing Volunteer McKinney
Teresa Sheffield representing Children’s Health/Health and Wellness Alliance for Children
Ashley Sine representing the McKinney Education Foundation
Stella Stevens, Sonja Harrison and Nancy Cowlishaw representing McKinney ISD
Robin Woodall representing the McKinney Chamber of Commerce
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