10th Annual
Youth Development Master's Institute 

 Kids at Hope in conjunction with Arizona State University offers a one week intensive Youth Development Master’s Institute. The week long institute attracts world leaders in the fields of child and youth development, juvenile justice and education. The institute is recognized for its exciting keynote speakers, workshops, site visits and the latest information about hope, optimism, success and resiliency.

This year we are pleased to announce Antwone Fisher as our honorary dean. Mr. Fisher's life, which was made into a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington, is embelmatic of the mission and vision of Kids at Hope. Antwone will speak about his journey of hopelessness to hope. We are also excited to have Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, a Pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine at Philadelphia Children's Hospital; Lauri Burns, Founder of The Teen Project and a highly regarded and renowned international speaker; and NYPD Chief Joanne Jaffe, whose expolits are chronicled in the bestselling book, DAVID & GOLIATH. Other featured speakers include Charlie Steffens and Spencer Gorin of Creative Spirit; Kenny Dobbs, World Champion Basketball Dunk Shot Artist and Professional Basketball Player; and Rick Miller, Founder, Kids at Hope.         

We look forward to hosting you in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ for an amazing week of hope and inspiration!

HIGHLIGHTS

Monday, April 27th - "Giving Children and Teens Wings - The Science & Power of Resiliency" 
Keynote Address: - Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, Pediatrician & Director of Health Services at Covenant House Pennsylvania
Panel Discussion & Workshop
Dean's Recogntion Lunch featuring Antwone Fisher, Screenwriter, Poet, Best Selling Author, Director and Producer whose life was the inspiration of a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington

Tuesday, April 28th - "Exploring Youth Development from a Law Enforcement & Juvenile Justice Perspective: Consequences, Compassion, HOPE and Success"
Keynote:  Chief Joanne Jaffe, NYPD Chief of Police
Panel Discussion: Practioners from the fields of Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Education & Child Development
Keynote: Lauri Burns, Author, PUNISHED FOR PURPOSE

Wednesday, April 29th
Workshop: Creative Spirit
Evening Out with the National Kids at Hope Board of Directors

Thursday, April 30th
Kids at Hope School Site Visits

Friday, May 1st
Advancing a Culture of Success - Rick Miller
Reflections - Kenna Hough
Closing Graduation Lunch & Keynote Address: "The Power of  Living in Your Future" - Professor Rob Owen, University of Arizona

Featured Speakers & Presenters

                                       
 Chief Joanne Jaffe                                       Lauri Burns
 NYPD, Community Affairs Bureau       Founder, The Teen Project

 

             Kenny Dobbs                                      Charlie Steffens & Spencer Gorin
International Slam Dunk Champion        Creative Spirit

                                                                   
Professor Rob Owen                                     Rick Miller
University of Arizona                                                          Founder & President, Kids at Hope

Unable to Attend the whole week but interested in our featured speakers? 

Click Here to Register to Attend One or Two Day Seminars 

OUT OF TOWN REGISTRANTS: Please call Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale at 1-800-EMBASSY and mention group code KID to secure the $109/night special Institute rate or click here: 
http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/P/PHXPVES-KID-20150423/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG  to make reservations online. Room rate is good three days prior and three days following the institute. Deadline to secure the special Institute rate is  Friday, March 27, 2015.

 

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