International Child and Youth Care Network Conference in Scotland
CYC-Net, the international non-profit and public benefit organisation based in South Africa, is holding a a conference on Wednesday, March 21st 2012 at the Glynhill Hotel, Renfrew. The conference is being by the Kibble Education and Youth Care.
The organisers suggest that the conference sessions will be about sharing and discussion. There will be an opportunity to hear, share and network with over 30 internationally renowned leaders in the field.
The day's programme The Road Ahead is as follows :
Session 1: Innovations and Inspirations in Contemporary Practice : a sharing of something in child and youth care which is new, creative, supportive, perhaps even old, yet innovative in some arena of child and youth care practice.
Session 2: Innovations and Inspirations in Preparing for the Future : in this session delgates are invited to share something exciting, creative and innovative around helping young people prepare for, or face the future. It might be a specific programme, programme component or an inspiring idea.
Session 3: Innovations and Inspirations in e-learning and Education for Praxis : delegates are invited to share interesting, new, different ideas or programmes in e-learning, education, training etc. It might be an on-line learning site, a direct care working training, a mentorship learning programme. How we are helping people to learn what they need to learn in order to move towards greater competency in practice ?
Session 4: Stormy Weather Forecasts : an international panel, chaired by Andy Schneider-Munoz, will discuss their thoughts on a decade of financial turbulence for child and youth care.,
This will be followed by brief closing reflections on this day of Child and Youth Care of "innovations and inspirations."
The fee for the first day of the conference is £95. To book a place at the conference contact Carolynne Kelly on 0141 847 6609 or carolynne.kelly@kibble.org
In the evening there will be a Scottish night with traditional dancing and light supper available for booking.*
*An additional Booking fee for Wednesday evening entertainment may apply.
This news item was first posted on the goodenoughcaring website home page at http.www.goodenoughcaring.com
