Name: Thriving Together: Elevating Whole School Wellness with Out-of-School Time Programs
Start: 2024-09-18T15:00:00-0600
End: 2024-09-18T16:10:00-0600

Welcome to the CDE Fall Conference: Exploring Well-being and Belonging in Colorado! We’re thrilled to have you with us.

Join Us for a Relaxing Evening of Wellness Activities on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024!
NEW THIS YEAR!! We are thrilled to offer a selection of FREE, relaxing and experiential activities before the conference begins! These events are designed to help you unwind, connect with others, and engage in wellness practices. ALL SESSIONS ARE OPTIONAL! Please register for these events in the Special Activities Registration Form (google.com)

We’ve partnered with Ground2Air Productions to offer complimentary professional photography sessions. Please sign up to have your professional headshot https://www.picktime.com/2024CDEConference. Ground2Air Productions will also provide an interactive photo booth and will be capturing moments throughout the conference.

Don’t forget to use #CDEWellbeingConf2024 in your social media posts!

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Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:10pm MDT

Cherry Creek

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This engaging session will help participants unlock the potential of school-based out-of-school time (OST) programming to boost wellness and belonging among students and staff, enhancing the culture and connectedness of the school community. We will delve into how OST programs support each of the 5 features of the Landscape of Wellbeing and demonstrate how a focus on quality OST programming can positively impact students, families and staff within a school.

Session Objectives:

Demonstrate the benefits of out of school time programming related to wellbeing and belonging for students, families and school staff
Identify how OST programs can be leveraged to enhance each of the 5 features of the Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging
Give participants tangible next steps to building a culture of OST programming designed to enhance wellness at their school

Speakers

Cody Buchanan

Out-of-School Time Program Development Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Cody is an Out-of-school Time Programs and Partnership Specialist at the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), supporting the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program. In this role, Cody supports program quality and compliance among 21st CCLC grantees to ensure high-impact... Read More →