The 16th Annual Conference of the National Association of Youthreach Coordinators
24th 25th 26th February 2010
Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin
Agenda
Meeting Challenge with Innovation
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Day One 24th February |
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09.00 |
Registration and coffee |
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10.00 |
Delegates welcome and orientation. – Lorraine O’Leary |
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10.30 |
Opening Session: Chaired by Marie Griffen (Acting CEO County Dublin VEC.) |
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Welcome: CEO Co Dublin VEC |
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Conference opening: Mr. Sean Haughey, Minister for Lifelong Learning |
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Centre Presentations Martin Cournane Limerick City VEC- Regeneration in Education. Bev Cotton, Youthreach Macroom, Co Cork. - Engaging with the Community. |
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Key Note Address: Fergus Finlay- Chief Executive Barnardos to view the presentation click here
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13.00 |
Lunch |
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14.00 |
Dr. Dermot Stokes - National Coordinator Youthreach. |
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14.30 |
Promoting a positive working Environment Jacinta Kitt to view the presentation click here and Deirdre Keogh |
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16.30 |
Close |
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19.30 |
Buffet Dinner |
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Day Two 25th February |
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09.30 |
Session 3 Centre Presentations |
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David O’Connor - Navan Youthreach: Junior Youthreach. Helena Mc Mahon, Youthreach Shanagolden: Equine Assisted Learning Eddie Manning – Swords Youthreach: Rituals
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Art Competition Results |
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11.15 |
Coffee |
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11.45
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Workshops round 1- See attached for details.
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1.00 |
Lunch |
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2.00 |
Workshops round 2 – See attached for details. |
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3.30 |
Break |
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16.00 |
Association AGM |
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17.00 |
AGM close |
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20.00 |
Conference Dinner. |
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Day Three 26th February |
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10.00 |
Conference review and evaluation Aims and focus of the work of the association for the coming year. |
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Workshops |
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Managing Staff |
Cormac Russell |
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Innovation in Reading
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Dyslexia at Bay |
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Glasser and the Quality School
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Liz Lavery |
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Adolescent Mental Health |
CDVEC Psychological Service |
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Managing Substance Misuse
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Brid Casey HSE |