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PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER CONFERENCE
The Putting the Pieces Together Conference is an annual professional development and networking conference that connects and informs over 400 attendees, including a wide range of people working to support children, youth and families at different levels (direct service providers, agency directors, community members, local government representatives) and all contexts, from grassroots to large organizations.
Pieces is an excellent opportunity for members of the local early learning and youth development communities to learn about each others’ programs and network around ways to pool expertise and resources in support the children, youth and families of our community.
Weaving our Common Threads:
Social-Emotional Learning, Engagement & Social Justice
South Seattle Community College
Thank you for your participation in the 7th Annual SOAR Putting the Pieces Together conference! A special thanks to all of the presenters, who invested their time and energy in developing and presenting an outstanding array of workshops that highlight the great work going on in King County; the outstanding panel members, who shared their ideas on key issues facing our community; and the multiple volunteers who were integral in making the event happen.
PHOTOS: Thank you to our photographers, Kari C. & Jestoni G. (Youth in Focus).
EVALUATIONS: This year's evaluations revealed that Pieces 2011 was our most successful yet! To read more detailed reviews and see who attended the conference, click here.
- 100% said they learned material that will help improve their work with children and youth
- 100% said they would recommend this conference and plan to attend next year
- 94% said they found new contacts and collaboration opportunities
Highlights include:
- “The opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and share resources.”
- “The focus on social justice and bringing everyone from early learning to high school together.”
- “I'm proud that a place for socially-minded passionate people exists and that I could be here.”
- “I met great people I've wanted to connect to all year, and will pursue new partnerships.”
WORKSHOPS: Featuring 36 workshops relevant to early childhood, school-age children and youth development. Click to view conference program.
KEYNOTE: Facilitated by Naomi Ishisaka, the panel discussion focused on social-emotional learning, engagement & social justice and featured Dr. Caprice Hollins, Dr. Deborah Sullivan, Shomari Jones, and Mario Paredes.
PREVIOUS CONFERENCES: Click the following links for details on previous Pieces conferences (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).
Thank you to our generous co-sponsors:
For additional information about the event, contact SOAR at:
206.336.6930 | soar@childrenandyouth.org | www.childrenandyouth.org